Ash Wednesday 2024
Greetings all—
As a reminder, mass will be at 5:30pm. I know that this is an awkward time; just get there when you can, and we will do the best we can with whoever we have. I will be in the loft by 5pm to warmup with those who are able to come ahead of time.
I also hope to do some minimal prep for the following Sunday (Lent I) after Mass with those who can stick around a few extra minutes. This will be—by necessity—a rather minimal affair. We are still finding our sound and getting back into the swing of things, so I have no grand designs on pulling off a last-minute motet for Lent I.
Entrance Antiphon: You are merciful to all, O Lord…
*NB: we will only chant the antiphon.[No Kyrie, because the Penitential act is omitted, because the distribution of ashes takes its place.]
Psalm 51: Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Lenten Gospel Acclamation: Glory and praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ.
Distribution of Ashes: Fr. Weber Antiphons
(James will cantor the first two antiphons, then James and Maggie will alternate on the verses for Antiphon 3, with the choir responding with the congregation. The choir may go down to receive ashes with everyone else, if desired.)Offertory Hymn: O Lord, You Gaze with Mercy (PASSION CHORALE)
Ordinary (a.k.a. “Mass Parts”): Missa Simplex (Mass XVIII)
Communion Antiphon: He who ponders the law of the Lord…
*NB: the full text will be in the worship aid for all to sing.Communion “Hymn”: Parce Domine (harmonized chant with cantored verses)
Recessional Hymn: Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days (ST. FLAVIAN)
(Source: Source & Summit Missal)
Psalm: 51 “Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.”
Distribution of Ashes: Fr. Weber Antiphons
I will chant the first two antiphons, and then the choir will respond with the congregation for antiphon iii “Blot out my transgressions, O Lord.”
(Source: Source & Summit Gradual)
