Palm Sunday

For March 28, 2010 which is the 2nd Sunday in Passiontide (Palm Sunday), we are going to sing the following:

1. Antiphon: Hosanna filio David (before blessing of palms)
   
2. Antiphon: Pueri Hebraeorum, portantes (during distribution of blessed palms) followed by Psalm 23
   
3. Antiphon: Pueri Hebraeorum, vestimenta (during distribution of blessed palms) followed by Psalm 46
4. Hymn to Christ the King: Gloria, laus
   
5. Introit: Domine, ne longe facias
   
6. Kyrie XVII A
7. Gradual: Tenuisti manum
   
8. Tract: Deus, Deus meus
   
9. Credo IV
10. Offertory: Improperium
11. Offertory hymn: Vexilla Regis Prodeunt
    
12. Sanctus XVII
    
13. Agnus Dei XVII
    
14. Communion: Pater, si non potest with Ps 21: 2, 3, 5, 7, 15cd, 17ab, 17c–18,
    22, 23, 24, 28, 30c–31a, 31b–32
    
15. Recession: To Jesus Christ, Our Sov'reign King
    

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Rite of ordination, from "The Cardinal"

From WDTPRS: Priest constantly ad libs

From Fr. Z of WDTPRS:

From a reader. You can make your own comments.

I have just returned from Mass. As usual, during the Mass I was constantly distracted by the consistent ad libbing by the priest celebrant. Permit me to offer a sample:

Before the Sign of the Cross: Father reads a snippet from a "liturgical cheat sheet" that introduces the "theme" of the Mass.

Introduction to the Penitential Rite: Father gives a introductory monologue that gives the weather report and welcomes our visitors, who we are always happy to have with us. He then calls us to recall "the times when we have been too much to ourselves and loved each other less."

The Prayers of the Faithful: After the banal intercessions from the "liturgical cheat sheet," Father improvises prayers for the suffering in Haiti, announcing how much money was collected and thanking the parishioners for their generosity; for those serving in the military—living and deceased—their "parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and surrogates" (I’m NOT making this up); and on and on and on. The Prayers of the Faithful went on for 5 minutes! I realize that, in the great scheme of things, 5 minutes doesn’t seem long, but it is an eternity at Mass.

The "Orate Fratres": "Let us pray that this our sacrifice and all that we do will become acceptable to God the Almighty Father."

The "Mysterium Fidei": "In song, let us proclaim this great mystery of our faith."

The "Per ipsum et cum ipso": "For it is through Him, and with Him and in Him…."

The Invitation to the Our Father: "Let us with faith and love, in union with God our Father and as one family, we proclaim that prayer which Jesus taught us."

The "Ecce Agnus Dei": This is Jesus Christ, our hope and our peace, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. How happy and blessed are we to be called to supper."

This said, my question is this: after over 35 years of priesthood and over 35 years of "doing his own thing" at Mass, will he, all of a sudden with the new translations, actually start to "say the black and do the red"? Will bishops and those entrusted with implementing the new translations, actually INSIST that priests not do what this man has been doing Sunday after Sunday for years and years since his first Mass? And who is going to hold them accountable? Bishops? The laity? In fairness to the bishops, bishops can’t be everywhere. As to the laity, priests often resent, no matter how tactfully, respectfully, and charitably states, any constructive criticism about the way a priest celebrates Mass.

My great fear is that, despite the new translations, priests will continue to do whatever they wish with their parts in the Mass simply because no one is going to hold them accountable for otherwise.

Thanks for listening

Fourth Sunday in Lent

For March 14, 2010 which is the Fourth Sunday in Lent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Nearer, My God, to Thee
   
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Laetare Ierusalem
   
4. Kyrie XVII A
5. Gradual: Laetatus sum
   
6. Tract: Qui confidunt
   
7. Credo IV
   
8. Offertory: Laudate Dominum
   
9. Offertory hymn: Ave Maris Stella
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
    
12. Communion: Ierusalem, quae aedificatur with Psalm 121:3,4
    
13. Recession: Adoramus Te Christe
    

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New Mass devised by "arid" people who knew "nothing" about liturgy

From Boniface's blog:

Msgr. Bartolucci: New Mass devised by "arid" people who knew "nothing" about liturgy

KL Archdiocese seeks apology from journalists

Malaysia: Church Seeks Apology From Journalists

Reporters Desecrated Eucharist, Criticized Christians

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, MARCH 5, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur will not pursue legal action against two journalists who desecrated the Eucharist, but it is looking for an apology.

The FIDES news agency reported today that Archbishop Murphy Pakiam of Kuala Lumpur made a public statement in which he said the Church wanted to move on from the incident, which had caused outrage in the Christian community.

"Forgiveness is an integral part of our mission," he said.

Last May two Muslim journalists attended a Mass and, posing as Christians, took Communion. They later criticized and ridiculed Christian beliefs in an article published in Al-Islam magazine.

The incident was reported to the police, who accused the two of having "caused disharmony, feelings of enmity and hatred, and undermining religious harmony in the country."

Penalties for this offense in Malaysia include imprisonment for two to five years.

FIDES reports that the Church in Malaysian hopes that with this gesture, they will successfully "reach out to Malay Muslims (majority in the country) in the hope of finding solutions, in an atmosphere of dialogue and friendship, to the question of the use of the name Allah for Malay-speaking Christians."

In 2007, the Catholic Church launched a legal challenge regarding legislation in the country that states that the word Allah should be used exclusively by Muslims.

The case came to a head on New Year's Eve when the Malaysian High Court ruled that Catholics should be allowed to use the term Allah.

After the ruling, protests immediately broke out and as a result the high court suspended its ruling pending an appeal, and Christians suspended the use of the word Allah.

Consecration of Bishop Dominic Vendargon

FIRST MALAYAN BISHOP VENDARGON CONSECRATED aka FIRST MALAYAN BISHOP

Third Sunday in Lent

For March 7, 2010 which is Third Sunday in Lent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Kind Creator
   
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Oculi mei
   
4. Kyrie XVII A
   
5. Gradual: Exsurge Domine
   
6. Tract: Ad te levavi
   
7. Credo IV
   
8. Offertory: Iustitiae Domini
   
9. Offertory hymn: Media vita
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
    
12. Communion: Passer invenit with Psalm 83:4-5
    
13. Recession: Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed (tune: Martyrdom)
    

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Vatican Confirms Freedom of Priests to Celebrate TLM

Vatican confirms freedom of priests to celebrate Extraordinary Form whenever they like – no need for 'stable group'
Damian Thompson
Link to Original

Good news from Rome: the Vatican has further underlined the freedom of priests to celebrate Mass in the Extraordinary Form whenever they choose. Two important points have been clarified by Ecclesia Dei, which will make it more difficult for the English, Welsh and above all Scottish bishops to stall the implementation of Summorum Pontificum:

1. A priest does NOT have to be approached by a “stable group” of the faithful in order to schedule a PUBLIC celebration of the Extraordinary Form – he may choose to do so, for example, in order to introduce his parishioners to this ancient form of the Roman Rite. Or because it’s his aunt’s birthday. Any reason, really.

2. A Mass in the Extraordinary Form may replace a regularly scheduled Mass in the Ordinary Form.

You can find more details of the Ecclesia Dei ruling here, on the excellent New Liturgical Movement blog. I do hope that priests will be encouraged by this document to exercise their full rights under Summorum Pontificum. I know of several instances in which British bishops are trying to undermine the Pope’s wishes, though I’m not going to go public where it would make the situation worse. But it is common knowledge that the situation is particularly serious is Scotland, where EF Masses are extremely rare and official claims that there is no demand for them need to be scrutinised very carefully, shall we say. More on that later.

Meanwhile, traditionalist priests and seminarians should take heart. Your hour is coming.

First Sunday in Lent

For February 21, 2010 which is the First Sunday in Lent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: The Glory of These Forty Days
   
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Invocabit me
4. Kyrie XVII A
   
5. Gradual: Angelis suis
6. Tract: Qui habitat
   
7. Credo I
8. Offertory: Scapulis suis
   
9. Offertory hymn: Attende Domine
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
    
12. Communion: Scapulis suis with Psalm 90:4-5
    
13. Recession: O Sacred Head Surrounded
    

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Second Sunday in Lent

For February 28, 2010 which is the Second Sunday in Lent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: God of Mercy And Compassion
   
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Reminiscere
   
4. Kyrie XVII A
5. Gradual: Tribulationes cordis mei
   
6. Tract: Confitemini Domino
   
7. Credo I
8. Offertory: Meditabor
   
9. Offertory hymn: Audi Benigne Conditor
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
    
12. Communion: Intellige clamorem with Psalm 5:2-4
    
13. Recession: Blessed Lamb

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Kuala Lumpur parishes will only give Communion in the hand!

Here's a letter from the Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur posted in parishes of the archdiocese:

To all the Catholic Faithful

H1N1 INFLUENZA VIRUS

Greetings of Peace and Joy,

The media has been updating us on the growing threat of the H1N1 influenza pandemic in the world and most especially the increasing number of deaths in our country.

I wish to exhort each of you to take special care of your health and be extra cautious when in places with large gatherings.

As a precaution, the following will be observed in our Churches:
* Communion will only be given in your hand
* Holy water will not be placed in the fonts
* Avoid shaking hands during the sign of peace

Please continue to pray for God's blessing of good health for all.

God bless you.

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I have several questions for His Lordship:
1) Wouldn't a better precaution would be to advise those with flu-like symptoms to stay at home instead?
2) How would the execrable practice of Communion in the hand be a good precaution against the virus when there will also be contact with the faithful's hands? This also seems to contradict the third precaution listed above. We might as well suspend giving Holy Communion temporarily until the situation improves. Or is it because receiving Holy Communion at every Mass is a mandatum of Novus Ordo mass goers?

Movie on Archbishop Lefebvre

A new movie on the life of Archbishop Lefebvre is in the making. Here's the English trailer, and also a message from Fr. Arnaud Rostand, SSPX US District Superior. For more details, see http://www.lefebvrethemovie.org/

SSPX Asia Italy 2010 Pilgrimage

The SSPX District of Asia announces its

Pilgrimage to the

Holy Shroud and to Italian Shrines

May 16 – 29, 2010

Itinerary

May 16 Departure from Singapore at 23:45 for Milan on SQ 378

May 17 Visit of Milan: Cathedral, Museum, churches, St Augustine, St Ambrose

May 18 Torino: Holy Shroud, Basilica of Our Lady Help of Christian, incorrupt body of Don Bosco

May 19 Padua: St Anthony, tomb of St Luke Evangelist

May 20 Ravena, Rimini

May 21 Loreto, House of our Lady

May 22 Lanciano, San Givanni Rotondo, Monte Gargano

May 23 Mugnano: Mass at St Philomena’s shrine

May 24 - 27 Rome, Cascia, Catacombs

May 28 Departure from Rome airport at 12 noon for Singapore

Cost

600 euros for the pilgrimage proper which includes: bus, 3 star hotels and SSPX priories, breakfast and evening dinner, two per room (in hotels – in Rimini and Albano, it varies), and of course, daily mass. Tour guide: Fr. Couture. The price is for each pilgrim of a group of 40 people. We can take a maximum of 50. In which case, there will be a little refund. If we are less than 40, the price will be slightly higher.

A group airfare is being inquired for those who want to travel on the precise dates and to and from the mentioned cities given above. If you arrive earlier and/or leave later, or from other cities, you will need to get your own ticket.

Dead line to fill in and send the form : Feb. 10.

Fr. D. Couture

Registration form for the Italy 2010 Pilgrimage

of the District of Asia

Please write in block letters

A) Personal Information

Full name as it is in Passport: ___ _____________

Address: ____ _________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

City _____ ____ Zip code ___________ Country _____ ____________

Passport no. _____ _______________ Exp. Date____ ______________________________

Date of birth ___ ____ Male __ Female _ Nationality ____ ________

Email address ____ _____ _____________________________ Telephone_____________

B) Pilgrimage matters

Mandatory Insurance : I have taken a medical and repatriation insurance: Yes ___ No ___

Deposit : I have enclosed 100 euros as my deposit and I know that this is non refundable : _ ____

Flights details:

· [ ] I want to join the group booking

· [ ] I already know the details of my flights:

o Arrival in Milan

§ [ ] By plane: date_ ____ Airline______

o flight no time

§ [ ] By other means. I will meet you at the hotel

o Departure from Rome (or elsewhere) __________date

o Airline flight no. time

· [ ] I do not yet know the details of my flights but will let you know as soon as possible.

Hotel rooms:

· I would like an individual room, and I am ready to pay the supplement of approx. 100 euros __________

· I want to share a room with (name) ______________________________________________

· If there are rooms with 3 beds, I would like to share them with __________________ and _____________________

Special requests:

Special food or medical or any other matters that Fr. Couture needs to know:__________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________

In case of emergency, contact person (name and telephone): _ ______________________________________________

Before February 10, 2010

Please give this form with the 100 euro deposit to Fr. Couture.

Sexagesima Sunday

Due to last minute arrangement, there will be Mass on Feb 7, 2010 which is Sexagesima Sunday, where we will sing:

1. Procession: O God Almighty Father
   
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Exsurge, quare obdormis
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis factor)
5. Gradual: Sciant gentes
   
6. Tract: Commovisti
   
7. Credo IV
8. Offertory: Perfice gressus meos
9. Offertory hymn: Ave Maria (J. Arcadelt)
10. Sanctus XI
11. Agnus Dei XI
12. Communion: Introibo ad altare Dei with Psalm 42:4
    
13. Recession: Soul Of My Savior
    

Click on the links to hear samples and to obtain the scores where available.

Quinquagesima Sunday

For Feb 14, 2010 which is Quinquagesima Sunday, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Esto mihi
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis factor)
5. Gradual: Tu es Deus
   
6. Tract: Iubilate Domino omnis terra
   
7. Credo IV
8. Offertory: Benedictus es Domine
9. Offertory hymn: Laudate Dominum (W. Croft)
10. Sanctus XI
11. Agnus Dei XI
12. Communion: Manducaverunt et saturati with Psalm 77:29, 30
    
13. Recession: Hail True Victim, Life And Light

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

For Jan 24, 2010 which is the 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Kings From The Orient
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Adorate Deum
   
4. Kyrie IV (Cunctipotens genitor Deus)
5. Gloria IV
   
6. Gradual: Timebunt gentes
   
7. Alleluia: Dominus regnavit, exsultet
   
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Dextera Domini
   
10. Offertory hymn: Cantate Domino (G. Pitoni)
    
11. Sanctus IV
12. Agnus Dei IV
13. Communion hymn: Adoro Te, O Panis Caelice
    
14. Communion: Miranbantur
    
15. Recession: Thou Hope of All the Lowly
    

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The Holy Family

For Jan 10, 2010 which is the Feast of the Holy Family (Sunday within the Octave of Epiphany), we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Kings From The Orient
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Exsultet gaudio
   
4. Kyrie IV (Cunctipotens genitor Deus)
5. Gloria IV
   
6. Gradual: Unam petii
   
7. Alleluia: Vere tu es Rex
   
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: Tulerunt Iesum parentes
   
10. Offertory hymn: O Sanctissima
    
11. Sanctus IV
12. Agnus Dei IV
13. Communion hymn: Iesu, Dulcis Memoria
    
14. Communion: Descendit Iesus cum eis
    
15. Recession: O Little Town Of Bethlehem (tune: Forest Green)
    

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7th Day within the Octave of the Nativity

For Dec 31, 2009 which is the Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following due to Father's request for a Sung Mass instead of a Low Mass. Mass will be followed by Benediction and Te Deum:

1. Procession: Adeste, Fideles
   
2. Introit: Puer, natus est
   
3. Kyrie VIII (De angelis)
4. Gloria VIII
   
5. Gradual: Viderunt omnes
   
6. Alleluia: Dies sanctificatus
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Tui sunt caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Ave Maris Stella
   
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
    
12. Communion hymn: Jesu Redemptor Omnium (O. Ravanello)
    
13. Communion: Viderunt omnes
    
14. Recession: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord

For Jan 1, 2010 which is the Octave Day of the Nativity of Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following. The Veni Creator Spiritus will also be chanted to gain the indulgence:

1. Procession: Adeste, Fideles
   
2. Introit: Puer, natus est
   
3. Kyrie VIII (De angelis)
4. Gloria VIII
   
5. Gradual: Viderunt omnes
   
6. Alleluia: Multifarie olim
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Tui sunt caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Alma Redemptoris Mater (G.P. da Palestrina)
   
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
    
12. Communion hymn: Resonet In Laudibus
    
13. Communion: Viderunt omnes
    
14. Recession: The First Noel

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6th Day within the Octave of the Nativity & a wedding anniversary Mass

For Dec 30, 2009 which is the Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for a private wedding anniversary Mass:

1. Procession: Adeste, Fideles
   
2. Introit: Puer, natus est
   
3. Kyrie VIII (De angelis)
4. Gloria VIII
   
5. Gradual: Viderunt omnes
   
6. Alleluia: Dies sanctificatus
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Tui sunt caeli
   
9. Offertory hymn: Ave Maris Stella
   
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
    
12. Communion hymn: Resonet In Laudibus
    
13. Communion: Viderunt omnes
    
14. Recession: Lord, Who At Cana's Wedding Feast (tune: Kingsfold)

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Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity

For Dec 27, 2009 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 III
   
9. Offertory: Deus enim firmavit
   
10. Offertory hymn: Alma Redemptoris Mater (G.P. da Palestrina)
    
11. Sanctus VIII
    
12. Agnus Dei VIII
    
13. Communion hymn: Resonet In Laudibus
    
14. Communion: Tolle puerum
    
15. Recession: Angels We Have Heard On High
    

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Victoria's O Magnum Mysterium

We'll be doing this for Christmas Midnight Mass. Hope it works out well!

This is by Gabrieli Consort and Players, an all male ensemble.


Here's another version by the Westminster Cathedral Choir.

Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Dawn Mass)

For Dec 25, 2009 which is the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, we are going to sing the following for the Dawn Mass:

1. Procession: O Come All Ye Faithful
   
2. Introit: Lux fulgebit
   
3. Kyrie VIII (De Angelis)
   
4. Gloria VIII
   
5. Gradual: Benedictus
   
6. Alleluia: Dominus regnavit
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Deus firmavit
   
9. Offertory hymn: Ecce Mundi Gaudium
   
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
    
12. Communion hymn: Jesu, Redemptor Omnium
    
13. Communion: Exsulta, filia Sion
    
14. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
    

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Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ (Midnight Mass)

For Dec 25, 2009 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: O Magnum Mysterium (T.L. de Victoria)
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
    
12. Communion hymn: Ecce Mundi Gaudium
    
13. Communion: In splendoribus
    
14. Recession: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
    

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Third Sunday of Advent

For Dec 13, 2009 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: Creator Alme Siderum
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
    
12. Communion hymn: Verbum Supernum
    
13. Communion: Dicite: Pusillanimes
    
14. Recession: Alma Redemptoris Mater (simple tone)
    

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Hassler's Cantate Domino

This is what we wanted to achieve. Unfortunately, we are still far, far away from this. So, practice, practice, practice!

Last Sunday after Pentecost

For Nov 22, 2009 which is the Last Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
   
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 III
9. Offertory: De profundis
   
10. Offertory hymn: Cantate Domino (H.L. Hassler)
    
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
    
13. Communion hymn: Adoro Te Devote
    
14. Communion: Amen dico vobis: quidquid
    
15. Recession: O Maria, Virgo Pia
    

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