Epiphany of the Lord

For Jan 6, 2013 which is the Feast of the Epiphany, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Kings From The Orient
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Ecce advenit
4. Kyrie VIII (De Angelis)
5. Gloria VIII
6. Gradual: Omnes de Saba
7. Alleluia: Vidimus stellam
8. Credo I
9. Offertory: Reges Tharsis
10. Offertory hymn: O Sanctissima
11. Sanctus VIII
12. Agnus Dei VIII
13. Communion hymn: O Salutaris Hostia
14. Communion: Vidimus stellam
15. Recession: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All

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Sunday within the Octave of Christmas

For Dec 30, 2012 which is the Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dum medium silentium
4. Kyrie VIII (De angelis)
5. Gloria VIII
6. Gradual: Speciosus forma
   
7. Alleluia: Dominus regnavit
8. Credo IV
   
9. Offertory: Deus enim firmavit
   
10. Offertory hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium
11. Sanctus VIII
    
12. Agnus Dei VIII
13. Communion hymn: Resonet In Laudibus
14. Communion: Tolle puerum
15. Recession: Noel Nouvelet

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A Blessed Nativity

Yours truly and all of us at Sacred Heart Choir would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Holy Christmas 2012 A.D.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Dawn Mass)

For Dec 25, 2012 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Dawn Mass:

1. Procession: Adeste, Fideles
   
2. Introit: Lux fulgebit
3. Kyrie VIII (De angelis)
4. Gloria VIII
5. Gradual: Benedictus qui venit
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus regnavit
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Deus enim firmavit
9. Offertory hymn: Alma Redemptoris Mater (G.P. da Palestrina)
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
12. Communion hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium
13. Communion: Exsulta filia
14. Recession: Angels We Have Heard On High

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2012 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: Adeste, Fideles
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
3. Kyrie VIII (De angelis)
4. Gloria VIII
5. Gradual: Tecum principium
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus dixit ad me
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Laetentur caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Alma Redemptoris Mater (G.P. da Palestrina)
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
12. Communion hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium
13. Communion: In splendoribus
14. Recession: Angels We Have Heard On High

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Carols Before Midnight Mass

Here is the order of carols/hymns to be sung before Christmas Midnight Mass begins.

1. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (tune: Winchester Old)
2. O Come All Ye Faithful
3. Once In Royal David's City
4. On This Day Earth Shall Ring
5. Away In A Manger (tune: Cradle Song)
6. In Dulci Jubilo
7. O Holy Night
8. Ding Dong Merrily on High
9. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
10. In The Bleak Mid-Winter (tune: Darke)
11. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
12. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (tune: Forest Green)

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

For Dec 23, 2012 which is the 4th Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Rorate caeli desuper
4. Kyrie XVII b
5. Gradual: Prope est Dominus
   
6. Alleluia: Veni, Domine
   
7. Credo I
   
8. Offertory: Ave Maria
   
9. Offertory hymn: O Gloriosa Virginum
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
12. Communion hymn: Ave Verum Corpus
13. Communion: Ecce virgo concipiet
14. Recession: Ave Maria

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Third Sunday of Advent

For Dec 16, 2012 which is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Come, Divine Messiah
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Gaudete in Domino
4. Kyrie XVII b
5. Gradual: Qui sedes, Domine
   
6. Alleluia: Excita, Domine
   
7. Credo IV
   
8. Offertory: Benedixisti, Domine
9. Offertory hymn: Rorate Caeli Desuper
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
12. Communion hymn: O Salutaris Hostia I
13. Communion: Dicite: Pusillanimes
14. Recession: Alma Redemptoris Mater (solemn tone)

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The Immaculate Conception

For December 8, 2012 which is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above
2. Introit: Gaudens gaudebo
3. Kyrie IX (Cum Jubilo)
4. Gloria IX
   
5. Gradual: Benedicta es tu
6. Alleluia: Tota pulchra es
7. Credo III
8. Offertory: Ave, Maria
9. Offertory hymn: Inviolata
10. Sanctus IX
    
11. Agnus Dei IX
    
12. Communion hymn: Ave Verum Corpus
13. Communion: Gloriosa
14. Recession: Immaculate Mary II (Fatima refrain)

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Second Sunday of Advent

For Dec 9, 2012 which is the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus (tune: Stuttgart)
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Populus Sion
4. Kyrie XVII b
5. Gradual: Ex Sion
   
6. Alleluia: Laetatus sum
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Deus, tu convertens
   
9. Offertory hymn: Creator Alme Siderum
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
12. Communion hymn: O Esca Viatorum
13. Communion: Ierusalem, surge
14. Recession: Alma Redemptoris Mater (simple tone)

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First Sunday of Advent

For Dec 2, 2012 which is the 1st Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Ad te levavi
4. Kyrie XVII b
5. Gradual: Universi, qui te exspectant
   
6. Alleluia: Ostende nobis
   
7. Credo I
   
8. Offertory: Ad te, Domine, levavi
9. Offertory hymn: Creator Alme Siderum
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
12. Communion hymn: Lauda, Jerusalem
13. Communion: Dominus dabit benignitatem
14. Recession: Alma Redemptoris Mater (solemn tone)

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Last Sunday after Pentecost

For Nov 25, 2012 which is the Last Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dicit Dominus: Ego
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Liberasti nos
   
7. Alleluia: De profundis
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: De profundis
10. Offertory hymn: O Maria, Virgo Pia
11. Sanctus XI
12. Agnus Dei XI
13. Communion hymn: O Salutaris Hostia XI
    
14. Communion: Amen dico vobis: quidquid
15. Recession: Salve Regina (solemn tone)

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Sixth Sunday Remaining after Epiphany

For Nov 18, 2012 which uses the readings and prayers for 6th Sunday after Epiphany and the propers for 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O God Of Loveliness
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dicit Dominus
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Liberasti nos
   
7. Alleluia: De profundis
   
8. Credo III
   
9. Offertory: De profundis
   
10. Offertory hymn: Languentibus In Purgatorio
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
13. Communion hymn: Jesu Rex Admirabilis (G.P. da Palestrina)
14. Communion: Amen dico vobis
15. Recession: Hail, True Victim, Life And Light

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Fifth Sunday Remaining after Epiphany

For Nov 11, 2012 which uses the readings and prayers for 5th Sunday after Epiphany and the propers for 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Crown Him With Many Crowns
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dicit Dominus
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Liberasti nos
   
7. Alleluia: De profundis
   
8. Credo I
   
9. Offertory: De profundis
   
10. Offertory hymn: Salve Mater
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
13. Communion hymn: O Esca Viatorum
14. Communion: Amen dico vobis
15. Recession: Salve Regina (simple tone)

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Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

For Nov 4, 2012 which is the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O God Almighty Father
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dicit Dominus
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Liberasti nos
   
7. Alleluia: De profundis
   
8. Credo IV
   
9. Offertory: De profundis
   
10. Offertory hymn: Placare Christe
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
13. Communion hymn: Ave Verum Corpus
14. Communion: Amen dico vobis
15. Recession: Sweet Sacrament Divine

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Christ the King

For October 28, 2012 which is the feast of the Christ the King (last Sunday in October), we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Hail Redeemer, King Divine (C. Rigby)
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dignus est Agnus
4. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
5. Gloria II
   
6. Gradual: Dominabitur
   
7. Alleluia: Potestas eius
   
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: Postula a me
   
10. Offertory hymn: Christus Vincit
11. Sanctus II
    
12. Agnus Dei II
13. Communion hymn: Benedictus Qui Venit
14. Communion: Sedebit Dominus
15. Recession: To Jesus Christ, Our Sov'reign King

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Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

For October 21, 2012 which is the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Thou Immortal Holy Light
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: In voluntate tua
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Jubilo)
5. Gloria IX
   
6. Gradual: Domine, refugium
7. Alleluia: In exitu Israel
8. Credo I
9. Offertory: Vir erat
10. Offertory hymn: Maria, Mater Gratiae
11. Sanctus IX
    
12. Agnus Dei IX
    
13. Communion hymn: Panis Angelicus
14. Communion: In salutari tuo
15. Recession: Salve Regina (solemn tone)

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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

For October 14, 2012 which is the 20th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Sweet Sacrament Divine
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Omnia quae fecisti
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Iubilo)
5. Gloria IX
   
6. Gradual: Oculi omnium
   
7. Alleluia: Paratum cor meum
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Super flumina Babylonis
   
10. Offertory hymn: O Sanctissima
11. Sanctus IX
    
12. Agnus Dei IX
    
13. Communion hymn: Adoro Te, O Panis Caelice
14. Communion: Memento verbi tui
15. Recession: Soul Of My Savior

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External Solemnity of Our Lady of the Rosary

For October 7, 2012 which is the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Father told us he will celebrate the Mass of Our Lady of the Rosary, so we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Faith Of Our Fathers I
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Gaudeamus... sub honore Mariae Virginis
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Jubilo)
5. Gloria IX
   
6. Gradual: Propter veritatem
7. Alleluia: Solemnitas gloriosae Virginis Mariae
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: In me gratia omnis viae
10. Offertory hymn: Salve Regina coelitum
11. Sanctus IX
    
12. Agnus Dei IX
    
13. Communion hymn: Adoro Te Devote
14. Communion: Florete flores quasi lilium
15. Recession: O Queen of The Holy Rosary

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Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

For September 30, 2012 which is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Praise To The Holiest
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Da pacem
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Laetatus sum
   
7. Alleluia: Timebunt gentes
   
8. Credo I
9. Offertory: Sanctificavit Moyses
10. Offertory hymn: Ave Maria (T.L. de Victoria)
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: Lauda Sion
14. Communion: Tollite hostias
15. Recession: Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above

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Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

For September 23, 2012 which is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Iustus es, Domine
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Beata gens
   
7. Alleluia: Domine, exaudi
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Oravi Deum, meum
   
10. Offertory hymn: O Maria, Virgo Pia
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: Lauda, Jerusalem
14. Communion: Vovete
15. Recession: Holy Mary, Now We Crown Thee

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Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

For September 16, 2012 which is the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Miserere mihi
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Jubilo)
5. Gloria IX
   
6. Gradual: Timebunt gentes
   
7. Alleluia: Cantate Domino
   
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: Domine, in auxilium
   
10. Offertory hymn: O Gloriosa Virginum
11. Sanctus IX
    
12. Agnus Dei IX
    
13. Communion hymn: Ave Verum Corpus
14. Communion: Domine, memorabor
15. Recession: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

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Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

For September 9, 2012 which is the 15th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Hail, True Victim, Life And Light
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Inclina, Domine
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Bonum est confiteri
   
7. Alleluia: Quoniam Deus
   
8. Credo I
9. Offertory: Exspectans exspectavi
   
10. Offertory hymn: O Sanctissima
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: O Esca Viatorum
14. Communion: Panis, quem ego dedero
15. Recession: Soul Of My Savior

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Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

For September 2, 2012 which is the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: To Christ The Prince Of Peace
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Protector noster
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Bonum est confidere
7. Alleluia: Venite, exsultemus
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Immittet angelus
10. Offertory hymn: Concordi Laetitia
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: Verbum Supernum
14. Communion: Primum quaerite
15. Recession: To Jesus' Heart All Burning

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Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

For August 26, 2012 which is the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: All Hail Adored Trinity
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Respice, Domine
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Iubilo)
5. Gloria IX
   
6. Gradual: Respice, Domine
   
7. Alleluia: Domine, refugium
   
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: In te speravi
   
10. Offertory hymn: Ave Maris Stella
11. Sanctus IX
    
12. Agnus Dei IX
    
13. Communion hymn: O Salutaris Hostia XI
14. Communion: Panem de caelo
15. Recession: Heart Of Mary

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Precatus est Moyses

In my opinion, this is the most beautiful Offertory chant of the entire liturgical year. The melisma at the 'Dominus' takes one's breath away.

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

For August 19, 2012 which is the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Deus, in adjutorium
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Iubilo)
5. Gloria IX
6. Gradual: Benedicam Dominum
7. Alleluia: Domine, Deus salutis meae
8. Credo I
9. Offertory: Precatus est Moyses
10. Sanctus IX
11. Agnus Dei IX
12. Communion hymn: Benedictus Qui Venit
13. Communion: De fructu
14. Recession: Immaculate Mary II (Fatima refrain)

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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

For August 12, 2012 which is the 11th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O God Of Loveliness
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Deus in loco sancto suo
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Iubilo)
5. Gloria IX
6. Gradual: In Deo speravit
7. Alleluia: Exsultate Deo
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Exaltabo te
10. Offertory hymn: O Maria, Virgo Pia
11. Sanctus IX
12. Agnus Dei IX
13. Communion hymn: Adoro Te Devote
14. Communion: Honora Dominum
15. Recession: We Stand For God

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Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

For August 5, 2012 which is the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Praise To The Holiest
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dum clamarem
4. Kyrie IX (Cum Iubilo)
5. Gloria IX
6. Gradual: Custodi me, Domine
   
7. Alleluia: Te decet hymnus
   
8. Credo I
9. Offertory: Ad te, Domine, levavi
   
10. Offertory hymn: O Sanctissima
11. Sanctus IX
12. Agnus Dei IX
13. Communion hymn: Cor Jesu, Caritatis Victima
14. Communion: Acceptabis
15. Recession: Immaculate Mary (Lourdes refrain)
    

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

For July 29, 2012 which is the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Glory Be To Jesus
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Ecce Deus adiuvat me
4. Kyrie XI
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Domine, Dominus noster
   
7. Alleluia: Eripe me
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Iustitiae Domini
10. Offertory hymn: Ave Maris Stella
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
13. Communion hymn: Panis Angelicus
14. Communion: Qui manducat
15. Recession: Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above
    

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

For July 22, 2012 which is the 8th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O God, Almighty Father
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Suscepimus
4. Kyrie XI
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Esto mihi
   
7. Alleluia: Magnus Dominus
   
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: Populum humilem
   
10. Offertory hymn: Jesu, rex admirabilis (G.P. da Palestrina)
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: Anima Christi
14. Communion: Gustate et videte
15. Recession: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All
    

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Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

For July 15, 2012 which is the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O God of Loveliness
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Omnes gentes
4. Kyrie XI
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Venite, filii
   
7. Alleluia: Omnes gentes
   
8. Credo I
9. Offertory: Sicut in holocausto
10. Offertory hymn: Inviolata
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: Adoramus Te Christe
14. Communion: Inclina aurem tuam
15. Recession: Jesu, Grant Me This
    

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How to read and sing Gregorian Chant

Corpus Christi Watershed is providing the following 12 online lessons for those who wish to have a first idea of how to read and sing plainchant:

Lesson 1: The Principles of “Movable Do”

Lesson 2: Intervallic Relationships

Lesson 3: Do Clef and Fa Clef

Lesson 4: A Practical Example

Lesson 5: Names of the Notes

Lesson 6: The Vatican Edition of the Chant

Lesson 7: Syllabic Moræ Vocis in the Vatican Edition

Lesson 8: Salicus vs. Scandicus

Lesson 9: Ecclesiastical Pronunciation of Latin

Lesson 10: Modality and Psalm Tones

Lesson 11: Thoughts on Gregorian Rhythm

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

For July 8, 2012 which is the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed (tune: Martyrdom)
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Dominus fortitudo plebis suae
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis Factor)
5. Gloria XI
   
6. Gradual: Convertere, Domine
   
7. Alleluia: In te, Domine, speravi
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Perfice gressus meos
   
10. Offertory hymn: Sub Tuum Praesidium (plainsong)
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: O Sacrum Convivium (plainsong)
14. Communion: Circuibo
15. Recession: To Jesus Christ, Our Sov'reign King
    

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Novena to the Holy Ghost for the SSPX General Chapter

The Society of St Pius X's General Chapter will take place at St Pius X Seminary in Econe, Switzerland from 9-14 July, following a retreat for the participants (the General Council and the SSPX's major superiors).

The SSPX has invited the faithful, religious and clergy to join the members of the SSPX in a novena to the Holy Ghost from June 30 to July 8. The novena will consist of praying the Veni Creator Spiritus with the addition of 2 invocations:

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us. (3 times)
St. Pius X, pray for us.

Here is the text of the Veni Creator Spiritus with translation.

Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

For July 1, 2012 which is the feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Hail, Jesus, Hail
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Redemisti nos, Domine
4. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
5. Gloria II
6. Gradual: Hic est qui venit
7. Alleluia: Si testimonium
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: Calix benedictionis
10. Offertory hymn: O bone Jesu (M.A. Ingegneri)
11. Sanctus II
12. Agnus Dei II
13. Communion hymn: Anima Christi
14. Communion: Christus semel
15. Recession: By The Blood That Flowed From Thee (SBH1918#169)

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Nativity of St John the Baptist

For June 24, 2012 which is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, a first class feast superceeding the 2nd class 4th Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Jesus, In Thy Heart Divine
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: De ventre matris meae
4. Kyrie VIII
5. Gloria VIII
6. Gradual: Priusquam te formarem
   
7. Alleluia: Tu, puer, propheta Altissimi
   
8. Credo I
   
9. Offertory: Iustus ut palma florebit
   
10. Offertory hymn: Ut Queant Laxis
11. Sanctus VIII
12. Agnus Dei VIII
13. Communion hymn: O Esca Viatorum
14. Communion: Tu, puer, propheta Altissimi
    
15. Recession: Salve Regina (solemn tone)
    

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Happy Feastday!

Thy Heart, O good Jesus, is a precious treasure, a precious pearl which we have found by digging the field of Thy Body. - St. John Eudes

External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

For June 17, 2012 which is the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Father has decided to celebrate the External Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, since the chapel is dedicated to the same. Thus, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: To Jesus' Heart, All Burning
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Cogitationes cordis eius
4. Kyrie VIII (De Angelis)
5. Gloria VIII
6. Gradual: Dulcis et rectus Dominus
   
7. Alleluia: Tollite iugum meum
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Improperium exspectavit
10. Offertory hymn: Cor, Arca Legem Continens
11. Sanctus VIII
12. Agnus Dei VIII
13. Communion hymn: Lauda, Jerusalem
14. Communion: Unus militum
15. Recession: To Jesus Christ, Our Sov'reign King
    

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External Solemnity of Corpus Christi

For June 10, 2012, we will be celebrating the external Solemnity of Corpus Christi instead of 2nd Sunday after Pentecost:

1. Procession: Come Down, O Love Divine (tune: Down Ampney)
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Cibavit eos
4. Kyrie IV (Cunctipotens Genitor Deus)
5. Gloria IV
6. Gradual: Oculi omnium
   
7. Alleluia: Caro mea
8. Sequence: Lauda Sion
9. Credo III
10. Offertory: Sacerdotes Domini
11. Offertory hymn: Cor Dulce, Cor Amabile
12. Sanctus IV
13. Agnus Dei IV
14. Communion hymn: O Salutaris Hostia XI
15. Communion: Quotiescumque manducabitis
    
16. Recession: Hail, True Victim, Life And Light (might be omitted due to procession and Benediction immediately after Mass)

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Pentecost Sunday

For May 27, 2012 which is Pentecost Sunday, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
2. Vidi aquam
3. Introit: Spiritus Domini
4. Kyrie II
5. Gloria II
6. Alleluia: Emitte Spiritum tuum
7. Alleluia: Veni, Sancte Spiritus
8. Sequence: Veni, Sancte Spiritus
9. Credo I
10. Offertory: Confirma hoc, Deus
11. Offertory hymn: Veni Creator
12. Sanctus II
13. Agnus Dei II
14. Communion hymn: Ave Verum (C.C. Saint-Saëns)
15. Communion: Factus est repente
16. Recession: O Queen Of The Holy Rosary

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Sunday after the Ascension

For May 20, 2012 which is the Sunday after the Ascension, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise
2. Vidi aquam
3. Introit: Exaudi, Domine
4. Kyrie I
5. Gloria I
6. Alleluia: Regnavit Dominus
   
7. Alleluia: Non vos relinquam
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Ascendit Deus
10. Offertory hymn: Ave Maris Stella
11. Sanctus I
12. Agnus Dei I
13. Communion hymn: O Esca Viatorum
14. Communion: Pater, cum essem
    
15. Recession: Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above