5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C • 2025)
Greetings All—
We had a rather spartan rehearsal, so I’m counting on those of you who were unable to make it to come prepared this Sunday. Thank you in advance! Here’s our ordo:
Entrance Hymn: Jesus called the rugged fishers to the tune HOLY MANNA
*NB: No entrance antiphon this weekPsalm: 138, In the sight of the angels, I will sing Your praises, Lord. (Video – see timestamps for voice parts; mp3’s also below)
Offertory Antiphon: “Keep my footsteps firmly in Your paths…” (see below)
*NB: I will take care of the verse; choir sings the antiphon onlyOffertory Hymn: I hear the words that Jesus Spake to the tune ST. PETER
Communion Antiphon: Fr. Weber #1059 (see below)
*NB: we will sing from printed handouts which feature rhythmic modifications from the original to help it flow better. V3 Men, V4 WomenChoral Anthem: More Love to Thee, O Christ (Live Recording • JJR Demo)
*In addition to the two YouTube videos, A/T/B mp3’s of just Verse 3 are available below.Communion Hymn: Ye Holy Angels Bright to the tune LOVE UNKNOWN
Recessional Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy! to the tune NICÆA
NB: the rhythms displayed in this image have been slightly altered from their original form to suit a more pleasing interpretation.
Lenten Lookahead:
The Lotti Miserere track (above) is organ-only, but there are time stamps to hear your part at a louder volume. I intend to make a proper PT of this, time permitting.
Another version:
Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord (Candlemas) 2025
Greetings all—
I’m very much looking forward to singing with you this weekend, for this special feast! After speaking with Fr. Creagan, we’ve decided to have the choir participate in the procession, so you will all convene downstairs by the Marian side altar preceding Mass.
Here is our ordo:
[JJR makes announcement before Mass about how the procession works.]
Opening Procession:
JJR chants “Behold our Lord will come…” while candles are being dispersed and lit. (You are encouraged, of course, to grab a candle.)
The Priest blesses candles and afterwards chants “Let us go forth in peace.” to which all respond “In the name of Christ, Amen.”
Procession begins down Marian side aisle and back up the center aisle. Choir leads the chanting of “Lumen ad revelationem…” with men chanting the verses in schola. **Men remain in place at the back of the center aisle to continue uninterrupted the chanting while the rest of the procession continues. (ie-Do not stop singing to go up the back steps.)
Lumen ad revelationem… stops the moment the priest crosses the threshold where the communion rail should be. At this point, JJR chants “Your merciful love…” (the Introit) and remaining schola members ascend to the loft.
Gloria begins immediately after the introit concludes. There is no penitential act (Lord, have mercy… etc.) since the opening rites supersede it.
Psalm 24, “Who is this king of glory? It is the Lord.” (playlist)
Alleluia IV
Offertory Antiphon: “Graciousness is poured out on your lips…” (see below)
Offertory Hymn: In His Temple Now Behold Him (ST. THOMAS)
Communion Antiphon: Fr. Weber #1853 (see below)
Communion Anthem: Nunc Dimittis by Charles Wood in unison until ‘Amen’. (link)
Communion Hymn: Joy! Joy! the Mother Comes (LAUDES DOMINI [Barnby] a.k.a. When Morning Gilds the Skies)
Recessional Hymn: O Lord Now Let Thy Servant Depart in Heav’nly Peace (ELLACOMBE)
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C • 2025)
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer
Entrance Antiphon Hymn to the tune OLD HUNDREDTH (shortened rhythm)
Introit: (see below)
Gloria: Mass in Honor of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, by Olbash
Psalm: 19 “Your words, lord, are Spirit and life.”
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia IV
Offertory Antiphon (see below)
Offertory Antiphon Hymn: to the tune ST. ANNE
Sanctus & Agnus Dei: Mass in Honor of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, by Olbash
Communion Antiphon: Fr. Weber #1014 (option i)
Communion Motet: O Sacrum Convivium by Remondi
Communion Hymn: O Lord, Thou Art My God and King ** to the tune:
4pm, 7:30am & 11:30am: ADORO TE DEVOTE
9:30 “Choir Mass” CŒLESTIS AULE PRINCIPES (see below)
**Choir, please revisit the recording at least once before Sunday morning to make sure you’re truly comfortable with this melody.
Recessional Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed to the tune WIE LIEBLICH IST DER MAIEN
We will have men sing odd verses, and women sing even, SINGING THE VERSES IN PAIRS. (ie- 1-2, Antiphon, 3-4, Antiphon, etc.)
Here is the special chant melody that the choir will sing during communion at the 9:30 Mass:
NEXT WEEK:
NB: we will sing this setting of the Nunc Dimittis by Charles Wood next week in unison until the final Amen. We will continue chipping away at the parts to sing it fully SATB at a later date.
Please make sure you have the melody-only score in your folder for next Sunday.
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C • 2025)
St. Michael the Archangel Prayer
Entrance Antiphon Hymn to the tune ELLACOMBE
Introit: (see below)
Gloria: Mass in Honor of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, by Olbash
Psalm: 96 “Proclaim His marvelous deeds to all the nations.”
Gospel Acclamation: Alleluia IV
Offertory Antiphon (see below)
Offertory Hymn: All Praise to Thee, O Lord, to SWABIA
Sanctus & Agnus Dei: Mass in Honor of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, by Olbash
Communion Antiphon: Fr. Weber #991
Communion Hymn: Realms of Light Were Seen in Vision to the tune PICARDY (*we will sing our special arrangement by Holst)
Recessional Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation to AURELIA
Our Communion Hymn is this arrangement by Holst that we have sung a few times, albeit with an alternate text.
LOOK AHEAD:
Baptism of the Lord (C • 2025)
Saint Michæl the Archangel Prayer
Entrance Antiphon Hymn: When the Lord Had Been Baptized (SALZBURG)
Kyrie from Missa de Angelis (Link)
Gloria from Proulx’s Missa Simplex
Psalm 29: The Lord will bless His people with peace. (Practice Track Repository)
Gospel Acclamation: Christmastide Alleluia (Last week)
Offertory Antiphon: Blessèd is He Who comes int he name of the Lord… (Source & Summit, recording below)
Offertory Hymn: O Love How Deep, How Broad, How High! (JERUSALEM - same melody as this demo, but with an alternate text)
Sanctus & Agnus Dei: Proulx’s Community Mass
Communion Antiphon: “Behold, the one of Whom John said…” (Fr. Weber #317)
Communion Motet: O Salutaris Hostia by Perosi (Playlist)
Communion Hymn: One With the Father in Eternal Godhead (ISTE CONFESSOR *melody only)
Recessional Hymn: The Lord is King! Lift Up Thy Voice! (DEO GRACIAS / AGINCOURT)
Offertory Antiphon:
Offertory Hymn:
*same melody, but alternate text
Communion Antiphon:
Communion Motet:
Communion Hymn:
Recessional Hymn:
Look Ahead:
Epiphany (C • 2025)
Greetings all—
Again, I must thank you all for the tremendous amount of effort you put in to Advent and Christmas Eve. It was splendid, and I am so terribly grateful for all your hard work and dedication! Hopefully you all enjoyed new year’s day, and are feeling reading to get back to some semblance of normalcy. (I know I am!)
Here is our ordo for Epiphany; we will keep things on the simpler side this year since so many things occurred in such rapid succession and we did not have rehearsal on Wednesday.
Saint Michæl the Archangel Prayer
Processional Hymn: Angels from the Realms of Glory (REGENT SQUARE)
Kyrie from Missa de Angelis (Link)
Gloria from Proulx’s Missa Simplex
Psalm 72: Lord, Every Nation on Earth will Adore You! (Playlist)
Gospel Acclamation: Christmastide Alleluia (Same one since Midnight Mass)
Offertory Antiphon: All the kings of the earth shall adore Him… (Source & Summit, recording below)
Offertory Hymn: As With Gladness Men of Old (DIX)
Sanctus & Agnus Dei: Proulx’s Community Mass
Communion Antiphon: “We have seen His star in the east…” (Fr. Weber #295)
Communion Special: We Three Kings of Orient Are (KINGS OF ORIENT)
*There are 1 verse demos of ATB vocal parts to the traditional harmonization below.
Communion Hymn: What Child is This (GREENSLEEVES)
Recessional Hymn: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise (SALZBURG)
A quick note on the Psalm: this is written with an oriental flair, and features copious parallel intervals which only work well when each part is sung with a certain vigor. Please make sure you are comfortable with your parts, and don’t be afraid to lean in during the deliberate moments where there are crunchy chords.
Offertory:
Communion:
Choir Only:
All: