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

Fifth Sunday after Easter

For May 13, 2012 which is the Fifth Sunday after Easter, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
2. Vidi aquam
3. Introit: Vocem iucunditatis
4. Kyrie I
5. Gloria I
6. Alleluia: Surrexit Christus et illuxit
   
7. Alleluia: Exivi a Patre
   
8. Credo III
9. Offertory: Benedicite, gentes
10. Offertory hymn: O Maria, Virgo Pia
11. Sanctus I
12. Agnus Dei I
13. Communion hymn: Ave Verum Corpus
14. Communion: Cantate Domino
    
15. Recession: Holy Queen! We Bend Before Thee (SBH1918#56)

Novena to the Holy Ghost May 8-16

The SSPX District Superior of Asia, Rev. Fr. Daniel Couture has requested all friends and benefactors to also join the call by the SSPX District Superior of the United States, Rev. Fr. Arnaud Rostand to make a novena to the Holy Ghost from May 8-16, for the following intention:

That the Holy Ghost may give the graces of light and strength to the Holy Father, Benedict XVI, and to the General Superior of the Society, Bishop Fellay.

The novena consists of praying the “Veni Creator Spiritus” and adding the “Memorare” (Remember, O Most Gracious Virgin Mary). See the letter here.

Fourth Sunday after Easter

For May 6, 2012 which is the Fourth Sunday after Easter, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: Hail Redeemer, King Divine (C. Rigby)
2. Vidi aquam
3. Introit: Cantate Domino
4. Kyrie I
5. Gloria I
6. Alleluia: Dextera Dei
   
7. Alleluia: Christus resurgens
   
8. Credo I
   
9. Offertory: Iubilate Deo universa terra
10. Offertory hymn: Jesu Rex Admirabilis (G.P. da Palestrina)
11. Sanctus I
12. Agnus Dei I
13. Communion hymn: Panis Angelicus
14. Communion: Dum venerit Paraclitus
    
15. Recession: Immaculate Mary (Fatima refrain)

Happy anniversary Most Holy Father! Ad multos annos!

Second Sunday after Easter

For April 22, 2012 which is the Second Sunday after Easter, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: At The Lamb's High Feast We Sing
   
2. Vidi aquam
3. Introit: Misericordia Domini
   
4. Kyrie I
5. Gloria I
   
6. Alleluia: Cognoverunt discipuli
   
7. Alleluia: Ego sum pastor bonus
   
8. Credo IV
   
9. Offertory: Deus, Deus meus
   
10. Offertory hymn: Regina Coeli (A. Lotti)
    
11. Sanctus I
12. Agnus Dei I
    
13. Communion hymn: O Filii Et Filiae
    
14. Communion: Ego sum pastor bonus
    
15. Recession: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (AH#415) (tune: Llanfair)
    

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Low Sunday (Dominica in albis)

For April 15, 2012 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! Truly He is Risen!

Christus resurrexit! Resurrexit vere!
Χριστός ἀνέστη! Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη!
! המשיח קם! באמת קם

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

For April 8, 2012 which is the Resurrection of OLJC, we are going to sing:

1. Procession: At The Lamb's High Feast
   
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: Salve Festa Dies
    
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: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (SBH#044)

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Paschal Vigil

For April 7, 2012 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: Sicut Cervus (G.P. da Palestrina)
    
12. Sanctus I
13. Communion hymn: Ave Verum Corpus (W. Byrd)
    
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 April 6, 2012 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 April 5, 2012 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: Quis Sicut Te
    
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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