Low Sunday (Dominica in albis)

For April 3, 2016 which is Low Sunday, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Sons And Daughters
2. Vidi aquam
3. Introit: Quasimodo
4. Kyrie I (Lux et Origo)
5. Gloria I
6. Alleluia: In die resurrectionis
   
7. Alleluia: Post dies octo
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: Angelus Domini
10. Offertory hymn: Regina Caeli Jubila
11. Sanctus I
12. Agnus Dei I
13. Communion: Mitte manum tuam with Ps 117: 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
    21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29
    
14. Recession: Rejoice, O Mary, Heavenly Queen

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Christ is Risen!

Resurrection of Our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ (the Solemnity of Solemnities)

For March 27, 2016 which is the Resurrection of OLJC, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Filii Et Filiae
2. Vidi aquam
3. Introit: Resurrexi
4. Kyrie I
5. Gloria I
6. Gradual: Haec dies
7. Alleluia: Pascha nostrum
8. Sequence: Victimae paschali laudes
9. Credo III
10. Offertory: Terra tremuit
11. Offertory hymn: Regina Caeli (A. Lotti)
12. Sanctus I
13. Agnus Dei I
14. Communion: Pascha nostrum with Ps 117: 1, 2, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
    21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29
    
15. Recession: The Strife Is O'er

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Paschal Vigil

For March 26, 2016 which is the Paschal Vigil, we are going to sing:

1. Canticle: Cantemus Domino
2. Canticle: Vinea facta est
3. Canticle: Attende caelum
4. Litany of the Saints (until "Omnes Sancti et Sanctae Dei, intercedite pro nobis")
5. Canticle: Sicut cervus
   
6. Litany of the Saints (cont. from "Propitius esto, parce nobis Domine")
7. Kyrie I
8. Gloria I
9. Alleluia: Confitemini Domino
10. Tract: Laudate Dominum
11. Offertory hymn: Regina Caeli (A. Lotti)
12. Sanctus I
13. Communion hymn: O Filii Et Filiae
14. Communion: Alleluia (repeat after the end of Laudate Dominum)
    
15. Antiphon: Et valde mane
16. Canticle: Benedictus Dominus (repeat Antiphon Et valde mane at the end)
17. Recession: The Strife Is O'er

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Good Friday

For March 25, 2016 which is Good Friday, we are going to sing the following:

1. Responsorium I: Domine audivi
2. Responsorium II: Eripe me, Domine
   
3. Responses to Ecce lignum Crucis in ascending tone: Venite adoremus (1) (2) (3)
4. Improperia: Popule meus (during solemn adoration of the Cross)
   
5. Antiphon: Crucem tuam (during solemn adoration of the Cross)
6. Hymn: Crux fidelis (during solemn adoration of the Cross)
7. Antiphon I: Adoramus te Christe (when the Blessed Sacrament is returned to the altar)
8. Antiphon II: Per lignum (when the Blessed Sacrament is returned to the altar)
9. Antiphon III: Salvator mundi, salva nos (when the Blessed Sacrament is returned to the altar)
10. Communion: Psalm 21

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Maundy Thursday

For March 24, 2016 which is Maundy Thursday, we are going to sing:

1. Introit: Nos autem gloriari
2. Kyrie IV
3. Gloria IV
4. Gradual: Christus factus est
5. Antiphon: Mandatum novum
   
6. Antiphon: Postquam surrexit Dominus
7. Antiphon: Dominus Iesus
8. Antiphon: Domine, tu mihi lavas pedes
9. Antiphon: Si ego Dominus
10. Antiphon: In hoc cognoscent omnes
11. Antiphon: Maneant in vobis
12. Antiphon: Ubi caritas
13. Offertory: Dextera Domini
14. Offertory hymn: Benedictus Qui Venit
15. Sanctus IV
16. Agnus Dei IV (end with "miserere nobis" instead of "dona nobis pacem")
17. Communion: Dominus Iesus with Psalm 101: 2–3, 5, 18

During translation of the Most Blessed Sacrament to the altar of repose:

1. Hymn: Pange lingua gloriosi

During stripping of the altar:

1. Antiphon: Diviserunt and Psalm 21 (Deus, Deus meus)

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Palm Sunday

For March 20, 2016 which is the 2nd Sunday in Passiontide (Palm Sunday), we are going to sing:

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. Procession: Occurrunt turbae
5. Procession: Cum angelis et pueris
6. Procession: Coeperunt omnes turbae
7. Procession: Lauda, Jerusalem
8. Arrival at the door of the church: Gloria, laus et honor
9. Re-entry into church: Ingrediente Domino
10. Introit: Domine, ne longe facias
11. Kyrie XVII A
12. Gradual: Tenuisti manum
13. Tract: Deus, Deus meus
    
14. Credo IV
15. Offertory: Improperium
16. Offertory hymn: Vexilla Regis Prodeunt
17. Sanctus XVII
    
18. Agnus Dei XVII
    
19. Communion: Pater, si non potest followed by Ps 21: 2, 3, 5, 7, 15cd, 17ab, 17c–18,
    22, 23, 24, 28, 30c–31a, 31b–32
20. Recession: To Jesus Christ, Our Sov'reign King

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Passion Sunday

For March 13, 2016 which is Passion Sunday (1st Sunday of Passiontide), we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Blessed Lamb
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Iudica me, Deus
4. Kyrie XVII A
5. Gradual: Eripe me, Domine
6. Tract: Saepe expugnaverunt
7. Credo IV
8. Offertory: Confitebor tibi, Domine
   
9. Offertory hymn: Vexilla Regis Prodeunt
   
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
    
12. Communion: Hoc corpus with Ps 22: 1–2a, 2b–3a, 3b, 4ab, 4cd, 5ab, 5cd, 6ab
13. Recession: O Sacred Head, Surrounded

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Fourth Sunday in Lent

For March 6, 2016 which is the Fourth Sunday in Lent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: By The Blood That Flowed From Thee (SBH1918#169)
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Laetare Ierusalem
4. Kyrie XVII A
5. Gradual: Laetatus sum
6. Tract: Qui confidunt
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Laudate Dominum
   
9. Offertory hymn: Adoramus Te Christe
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
    
12. Communion: Ierusalem, quae aedificatur with Psalm 121:3,4
13. Recession: Ave Regina Caelorum (solemn tone)

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Third Sunday in Lent

For February 28, 2016 which is the 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: Ave Regina Caelorum (simple tone)

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Second Sunday in Lent

For February 21, 2016 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 IV
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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Three Common Misconceptions about Chant

“Chant is slow and long” – This is a common problem that we face. The congregation, and sometimes even the choir, like to drag whenever they chant.....

“Chant is plain and flat, they all sound the same” – I think this misconception came up because of the overuse of a certain chant like Mass VIII and Mass XVIII....

 Read more here: http://www.ccwatershed.org/blog/2016/feb/11/3-common-misconceptions-about-chant/

First Sunday in Lent

For February 14, 2016 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 IV
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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Quinquagesima Sunday

For Feb 7, 2016 which is Quinquagesima Sunday, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Jesu, Grant Me This
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... in labiis meis
9. Offertory hymn: Ave Maria
10. Sanctus XI
11. Agnus Dei XI
12. Communion: Manducaverunt et saturati with Psalm 77:29, 30
13. Recession: Ave Regina Caelorum

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Sexagesima Sunday

For Jan 31st, 2016 which is Sexagesima Sunday, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Praise To The Lord 
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Exsurge, quare obdormis
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis factor)
5. Gradual: Sciant gentes
6. Tract: Commovisti
7. Credo III
8. Offertory: Perfice gressus meos
9. Offertory hymn: Ave Maris Stella
10. Sanctus XI
11. Agnus Dei XI
12. Communion: Introibo ad altare Dei with Psalm 42:4
13. Recession: Soul Of My Savior

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Septuagesima Sunday

For Jan 24, 2016 which is Septuagesima Sunday, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: All Hail, Adored Trinity
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Circumdederunt me
4. Kyrie XI (Orbis factor)
5. Gradual: Adiutor in opportunitatibus
6. Tract: De profundis
7. Credo I
8. Offertory: Bonum est confiteri
9. Offertory hymn: O Maria, Virgo Pia
10. Sanctus XI
11. Agnus Dei XI
12. Communion: Illumina faciem tuam with Ps. 30
    
13. Recession: Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above

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Second Sunday after Epiphany

For Jan 17, 2016 which is the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Omnis terra
4. Kyrie VIII (De Angelis)
5. Gloria VIII
6. Gradual: Misit Dominus
7. Alleluia: Laudate Deum
8. Credo IV
9. Offertory: Jubilate Deo, universa terra
10. Offertory hymn: Cor Jesu, Caritatis Victima
11. Sanctus VIII
12. Agnus Dei VIII
13. Communion: Dicit Dominus: Implete hydrias with Ps.65
14. Recession: Alma Redemptoris Mater (simple tone)
    

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The Holy Family

For Jan 10, 2016 which is the Feast of the Holy Family (Sunday within the Octave of Epiphany), we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O God Of Loveliness
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: Flos De Radice Jesse
11. Sanctus IV
12. Agnus Dei IV
13. Communion: Descendit Iesus cum eis with Ps. 97
    
14. Recession: What Star Is This

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Most Holy Name of Jesus

For Jan 3, 2016 which is the feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, we are going to sing the following:

1. Procession: Crown Him With Many Crowns
2. Introit: In nomine Iesu
3. Kyrie VIII (De angelis)
4. Gloria VIII
5. Gradual: Salvos fac nos
   
6. Alleluia: Laudem Domini
7. Credo I
   
8. Offertory: Confitebor tibi, Domine
9. Offertory hymn: Jesu Dulcis Memoria
10. Sanctus VIII
    
11. Agnus Dei VIII
12. Communion: Omnes gentes quascumque with Ps.85
13. Recession: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All

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Sunday within the Octave of Christmas

For Dec 27, 2015 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: Noel Nouvelet
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: Tolle puerum with Ps. 92
    
14. Recession: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

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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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Fourth Sunday of Advent

For Dec 20, 2015 which is the 4th Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Come, Divine Messiah
2. Asperges me
3. Introit: Rorate caeli desuper
4. Kyrie XVII b
5. Gradual: Prope est Dominus
   
6. Alleluia: Veni, Domine
   
7. Credo III
   
8. Offertory: Ave Maria
   
9. Offertory hymn: O Gloriosa Virginum
10. Sanctus XVII
    
11. Agnus Dei XVII
12. Communion: Ecce virgo concipiet with Ps. 18
13. Recession: Praise To The Lord

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Third Sunday of Advent

For Dec 13, 2015 which is the 3rd Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Veni, Veni, Emmanuel
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: Dicite: Pusillanimes with Is. 35
    
13. Recession: Benedictus Qui Venit

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Second Sunday of Advent

For Dec 6, 2015 which is the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Hark, A Herald Voice Is Calling
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: Ierusalem, surge with Ps.147
13. Recession: Alma Redemptoris Mater (simple tone)

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First Sunday of Advent

For Nov 29, 2015 which is the 1st Sunday of Advent, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
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: Dominus dabit benignitatem with Ps. 84
13. Recession: Alma Redemptoris Mater (solemn tone)

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Last Sunday after Pentecost

For Nov 22, 2015 which is the Last Sunday after Pentecost, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Great King Of Kings
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: Amen dico vobis with Ps. 60
14. Recession: All Glory, Laud And Honor

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Sixth Sunday Remaining after Epiphany

For Nov 15, 2015 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: O Sanctissima
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
13. Communion: Amen dico vobis with Ps. 60
14. Recession: Hail, True Victim, Life And Light

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Fifth Sunday Remaining after Epiphany

For Nov 8, 2015 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: Praise To The Holiest
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: O Gloriosa Virginum
11. Sanctus XI
    
12. Agnus Dei XI
13. Communion: Amen dico vobis with Ps. 60
14. Recession: Soul Of My Savior

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