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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