Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2025 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
3. Kyrie IX (Cum Jubilo)
4. Gloria IX
5. Gradual: Tecum principium
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus dixit ad me
   
7. Credo VI
   
8. Offertory: Laetentur caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Benedictus sit Deus (O. Ravanello)
10. Sanctus IX
    
11. Agnus Dei IX
12. Communion: In splendoribus
13. Communion hymn: Ave Verum (E. Elgar)
14. Recession: Angels We Have Heard On High

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Day Mass)

For Dec 25, 2024 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Day Mass:

1. Procession: Once In Royal David's City
   
2. Introit: Puer natus
3. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
4. Gloria II
5. Gradual: Viderunt omnes
   
6. Alleluia: Dies sanctificatus
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Tui sunt caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
10. Sanctus II
    
11. Agnus Dei II
12. Communion: Viderunt omnes
13. Communion hymn: Adeste Fideles
14. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2024 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: Once In Royal David's City
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
3. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
4. Gloria II
5. Gradual: Tecum principium
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus dixit ad me
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Laetentur caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
10. Sanctus II
    
11. Agnus Dei II
12. Communion: In splendoribus
13. Communion hymn: Adeste Fideles (arr. David Willcocks)
14. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2022 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
3. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
4. Gloria II
5. Gradual: Tecum principium
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus dixit ad me
   
7. Credo I
   
8. Offertory: Laetentur caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: O Magnum Mysterium (Victoria)
10. Sanctus II
    
11. Agnus Dei II
12. Communion: In splendoribus with Ps. 109
13. Communion hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
14. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2017 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
3. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
4. Gloria II
5. Gradual: Tecum principium
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus dixit ad me
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Laetentur caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
10. Sanctus II
    
11. Agnus Dei II
12. Communion: In splendoribus with Ps. 109
13. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Day Mass)

For Dec 25, 2016 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Day Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Puer natus est nobis
4. Kyrie VIII (De Angelis)
5. Gloria VIII
6. Gradual: Viderunt omnes
   
7. Alleluia: Dies sanctificatus
   
8. Credo III
   
9. Offertory: Tui sunt caeli
   
10. Offertory hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
11. Sanctus VIII
    
12. Agnus Dei VIII
13. Communion: Viderunt omnes with Ps. 97
14. Recession: Angels We Have Heard On High

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2015 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
3. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
4. Gloria II
5. Gradual: Tecum principium
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus dixit ad me
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Laetentur caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
10. Sanctus II
    
11. Agnus Dei II
12. Communion: In splendoribus with Ps. 109
13. 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. Congregation Hymn: It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (score)
2. Congregation Hymn: While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks By Night (pdf)
3. Congregation Hymn: Adeste Fideles (score)
4. Congregation Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
5. Congregation Hymn: Unto Us Is Born A Son (score)
6. Congregation Hymn: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (pdf)
7. Congregation Hymn: O Little Town Of Bethlehem (tune: Forest Green) (pdf)
8. Congregation Hymn: Silent Night
9. Congregation Hymn: Away In A Manger (Cradle Song) (pdf)
10. Congregation Hymn: In The Bleak Midwinter (G. Holst) (pdf)
    
11. Procession to the Crib: Once In Royal David's City (pdf)
    

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2014 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
3. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
4. Gloria II
5. Gradual: Tecum principium
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus dixit ad me
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Laetentur caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
10. Sanctus II
    
11. Agnus Dei II
12. Communion: In splendoribus with Ps. 109
13. 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. Congregation Hymn: It Came Upon The Midnight Clear (score)
2. Congregation Hymn: While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks By Night (pdf)
3. Congregation Hymn: Adeste Fideles (score)
4. Congregation Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
5. Congregation Hymn: Unto Us Is Born A Son (score)
6. Congregation Hymn: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen (pdf)
7. Congregation Hymn: O Little Town Of Bethlehem (tune: Forest Green) (pdf)
8. Congregation Hymn: Silent Night
9. Congregation Hymn: Away In A Manger (Cradle Song) (pdf)
10. Congregation Hymn: In The Bleak Midwinter (G. Holst) (pdf)
    
11. Procession to the Crib: Once In Royal David's City (pdf)
    

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2013 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
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: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony)
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
12. Communion: In splendoribus with Ps. 109
13. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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Carols Before Midnight Mass

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

1. Congregation Hymn: Bethlehem Of Noblest Cities (tune: Stuttgart)
2. Congregation Hymn: Silent Night (pdf)
3. Congregation Hymn: What Child Is This? (pdf)
4. Congregation Hymn: O Little Town Of Bethlehem (tune: Forest Green) (pdf)
5. Congregation Hymn: Away In A Manger (Cradle Song)
6. Congregation Hymn: O Holy Night
7. Congregation Hymn: Coventry Carol
8. Congregation Hymn: Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
9. Congregation Hymn: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
10. Procession to the Crib: Once In Royal David's City

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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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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2011 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
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: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (polyphony & chant alt.)
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
    
12. Communion hymn: Cor Dulce, Cor Amabile
    
13. Communion: In splendoribus
    
14. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
    

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Carols Before Midnight Mass

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

1. Bethlehem Of Noblest Cities (tune: Stuttgart)
   
2. Silent Night
3. Resonet In Laudibus
   
4. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (tune: Forest Green)
5. Away In A Manger (tune: Cradle Song)
6. O Holy Night
7. Coventry Carol
8. Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming
9. Angels We Have Heard On High
   
10. Procession to the Crib: O Come All Ye Faithful
    

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Christmas Proclamation

The Kalends -- Christmas Proclamation on Vimeo.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2010 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Midnight Mass:

1. Procession: O Come, All Ye Faithful
   
2. Introit: Dominus dixit ad me
   
3. Kyrie II (Fons Bonitatis)
4. Gloria II
   
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 II
    
11. Agnus Dei II
    
12. Communion hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (O. Ravanello)
    
13. Communion: In splendoribus
    
14. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
    

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