Easter Vigil (2026)
Ordo:
Mass begins outside with the blessing of the fire, etc. All are welcome to join and also hold candles during the Exultet.
Psalm 104: “Lord, send out Your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.” (Older Video and newer mp3’s below)
Exodus 15: “Let us sing to the Lord; He has covered Himself in glory!” (mp3’s below)
Psalm 42: “Like a deer that longs for running streams, my soul longs for You, my God!” (Playlist mp3’s below)
Gloria from Missa de Angelis (Video)
*Special Toccata before the Gloria begins, just like on Holy Thursday.Solemn Eastertide Alleluia (Video)
Sequence:
• Bishop intones, all repeat (three times, going up a step each time)
• then I will chant the verse,
• then all repeat one last time
Litany of the Saints (Video)
As the Paschal Candle is lifted from the font: “Springs of water bless the lord; praise and exalt Him above all forever.”
Post-Baptismal Alleluia (mp3’s below)
Sprinkling Rite: Source&Summit simplified “Vidi” (in English)
Offertory Hymns:
“The Lord’s right hand has triumphed valiantly!” (trope of the offertory antiphon) to SINE NOMINE, a.k.a. “For all the saints”
That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright to PUER NATUS
Mass of the City, Proulx
Sanctus
Mystery of Faith
Belmont Mass, Walker, Agnus Dei
Communion Motet: Cantate Domino, Pitoni (Recording)
Regina Cæli, chant, trad. (Recording)
Communion Hymn: O Sons & Daughters (O Filii et Filiæ) arr. JJR. (Generic recording of hymn)
Post Communion (time permitting): Regina Cæli by Lotti (Playlist)
Recessional Hymn: Jesus Christ is Ris’n Today
Psalms:
Updated (albeit abridged) PT’s that are a bit better than the video:
Post-Baptism Alleluia:
