The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord

Vigil Mass, Christmas Eve

4:30

Hodie Christus natus est, G. Gabrieli

Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, J. Bancks

Festival Alleluia, J. Chepponis

In dulci jubilo, M. Praetorius

Traditional Carols with the Hart City Brass Quartet

and Kevin Vaughn, organist

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The Office of Readings and Mass of the Night

10:30pm

Antiphons and psalms by K. Vaughn

The Proclamation of Christmas

Gloria in excelsis, Mass XVIII

Sanctus & Agnus Dei, Mass VIII

Gaudete from Piae Cantiones

Alma redemptoris mater, G. Palestrina

Bilingual carols with the St. Vincent de Paul Choir

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Christmas Day, Mass at Dawn and Mass of the Day

8:30am and 11:30am

Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, J. Bancks

Festival Alleluia, J. Chepponis

Traditional carols with Caleb Wiebe, trumpet

and Kevin Vaughn, organist

The Fourth Sunday of Advent

Organ Prelude:  Rorate caeli (chorale orne), Jeanne Demmessieux

Proper Introit:  Drop down, ye heavens
At the Procession:  People, look east, Besancon
Gradual Psalm 89, Forever I will sing, Guimont Psalter
Offertory:  Savior of the nations come, Nun komm der heiden heiland
Proper Communion:  Behold, a virgin shall conceive
Communion Hymn:  Creator of the stars of night, Conditor alme siderum
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  The king shall come when morning dawns, Morning Song

Organ Postlude:  Lob sei dem allmachtigen, J. S. Bach

The Third Sunday of Advent

Organ Prelude:  Noel Grand Choeur, Marc-Antoine Charpentier

Introit (choir):  Rejoice ye in the Lord!, Anglican Use Gradual
Procession:  On Jordan's bank, Winchester New
Kyrie:  Mass XVIII
Gradual Psalm:  Luke 1, Guimont Psalter
Alleluia:  plainsong, mode VI, de Angelis, adapt.
Offertory:  O come, divine Messiah, Veni divin messie
Sanctus & Agnus Dei:  Mass XVIII
Communion Chant:  Say to them..., Anglican Use Gradual
Communion Hymn:  O come, O come Emmanuel, Veni Emmanuel
Communion Chant:  Alma redemptoris mater, plainsong, mode V
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Come, O long expected Jesus, Stuttgart

Organ Postlude:  Herr Christ, der ein'ge, J. S. Bach

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Organ Prelude:  Gaudens gaudebo (based on the Introit), Dom Paul Benoit

Procession:  Immaculate Mary, Lourdes Hymn
Kyrie:  Mass XVIII
Gloria in excelsis:  Mass VIII, de Angelis
Gradual Psalm 98:  Sing to the Lord a new song, Guimont Psalter
Alleluia:  plainsong, mode VI, de Angelis, adapt.
Offertory motet:  Ay, Santa Maria, anon.
Sanctus & Agnus Dei:  Mass XVIII
Communion Psalm 34:  Gusten y vean, Rubalcava
Communion Chant:  Alma redemptoris mater, plainsong, mode V
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Hail, Holy Queen, Salve regina coelitum

Organ Postlude:  Alma redemptoris mater, Marcel Dupre

The Second Sunday of Advent

Organ Prelude:  Wachet auf, ruft uns de Stimme, J. S. Bach

Introit (choir):  O people of Sion, Anglican Use Gradual
Procession:  Savior of the nations, come, Nun komm der heiden heiland
Kyrie:  Mass XVIII
Gradual Psalm 85: Lord, let us see your kindness, Guimont Psalter
Alleluia:  plainsong, mode VI, de Angelis, adapt.
Offertory:  Creator of the stars of night, Conditor alme siderum
Sanctus & Agnus Dei:  Mass XVIII
Communion Chant:  Jerusalem, haste thee, Anglican Use Gradual
Communion Hymn:  Like a shepherd
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  On Jordan's bank, Winchester New

Organ Postlude:  Gottes sohn ist kommen, J. S. Bach

The First Sunday of Advent

Organ Prelude:  Ad te levavi, Gerald Near

Introit Unto thee, O Lord, lift I up my soul, Anglican Use Gradual
Procession O come, O come Emmanuel / Veni veni Emmanuel
Gradual Psalm  Lord, make us turn to you, Guimont Psalter
Alleluia, plainsong mode VI (de Angelis, adapted)
Offertory  Veni, divin messie / O come, divine Messiah
Sanctus & Agnus Dei  Mass XVIII
Communion  The Lord shall show lovingkindness, Anglican Use Gradual
Hymn  My soul in stillness waits
Hymn of Thanksgiving  People look East / Besancon


Organ Postlud  Nun komm der heiden heiland, Orgelbuchlein, J. S. Bach

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King

Organ Prelude:  Prelude on an introit in the 1st mode, Dom Paul Benoit

Introit:  To Jesus Christ, our sovereign king, Ich glaub an Gott
Gradual Psalm 23, The Lord is my shepherd, Guimont Psalter
Offertory Hymn:  Crown him with many crowns, Diademata
Offertory Anthem:  The King of Love, John Ness Beck
Communion:  Take and eat
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  The King shall come when morning dawns, Morning Song

Organ Postlude:  Le Christ-roi, Dom Paul Benoit

Mr. John Bloczynski, trumpet

The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude:  Fughetta in B, Joseph Rheinberger

Introit:  Love divine, all loves excelling, Hyfrydol
Gradual Psalm 128, Happy are those, Guimont Psalter
Offertory:  How can I keep from singing
Communion:  Eat this bread
Communion Motet:  At the foot of the cross, Lee Dengler
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Beautiful Savior, St. Elizabeth

Organ Postlude:  Chorale Prelude on Beach Spring, Bernard Wayne Sanders

The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude:  Elegy, G. Thalben Ball

Introit: Come, ye thankful people come, St. George's Windsor
Gradual Psalm 63, My soul is thirsting, Guimont Psalter
Offertory: Precious Lord, take my hand
Communion:  You satisfy the hungry heart, Bicentennial
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Go make of all disciples, Ellacombe

Organ Postlude:  Placare servus Christi, Flor Peeters

All Souls Day

Organ Prelude:  Epitaphe from 24 Pieces in Free Style by Louis Vierne

Ordinary:  Mass XVIII (K, S, A)
Introit:  Requiem aeternam, plainsong mode VI
Gradual Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd..."  Guimont Psalter
Alleluia, plainsong mode VI
At the Offertory:  O God unseen, M. Shweitzer
At Communion:  Psalm 34, "Gusten y vean" Rubalcava

Organ Postlude:  In paradisum, Gerald Near

The Solemnity of All Saints

At the entrance:  Litany of Saints, plainsong
Gloria in excelsis from Mass of the Sacred Heart, J. Bancks
Gradual Psalm 24, "Lord, this is the people..."  Guimont Psalter
Alleluia, mode VI, arr. Proulx/Vogt
At the Offertory:  Fughetta in B, J. Rheinberger
Sanctus & Agnus Dei from Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, J. Bancks
At Communion:  Blessed are they
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  For all the saints, Sine nomine


Organ Postlude:  Sine nomine, Charles Callahan

The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude:  Fantasia from Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 537, J. S. Bach

At the Introit:  Ye watchers and ye holy ones, Lasst uns erfreuen, int. by G. Hancock
Gradual Psalm 131, "In you, O Lord, I have found my peace."  Guimont Psalter
At the Offertory:  On eagles wings
At Communion:  I received the living God, Living God
Motet at Communion:  O God unseen, M. Schweitzer
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Jerusalem, my happy home, Land of Rest

Organ Postlude:  Sine nomine, Charles Callahan

The Twenty-Ninth and Thirtieth Sundays in Ordinary Time

The Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude:  Gott der Vater wohn uns bei, Dietrich Buxtehude

At the Introit:  Joyful, joyful we adore you, Hymn (Ode) to Joy, arr. Rawsthorne
Gradual Psalm 18, "I love you Lord my strength" Guimont Psalter
Alleluia, mode VI, arr. Proulx/Vogt
At the Offertory:  Lord of all nations, Duke Street, arr. Noble
At Communion:  Psalm 19, "Lord, you have the words..."
Communion Chant:  Adoro te devote, plainsong mode V
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Praise and thanksgiving, Bunessan, arr. Rawsthorne

Organ Postlude:  Lobt Gott, ihr Christen allzugleich, Dietrich Buxtehude


The Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Masses of Thanksgiving for Blessed John Paul II, pope

Organ Prelude:  Entree pontificale, Enrico Bossi

At the Introit:  Lift high the cross, Crucifer
Gradual Psalm 96, "Give the Lord glory and honor" Guimont Psalter
Alleluia, mode VI, arr. Proulx/Vogt
Anthem at the Offertory:  Servants of Peace, K. Scott Lee
Hymn at the Offertory:  At that first eucharist, Unde et memores
At Communion:  Life giving bread, saving cup, Chepponis
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  For all the saints, Sine Nomine

Organ Postlude:  The Papal Anthem, Charles Gounod

The Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude:  Salve Regina, Philip Kreckel

At the Introit:  Forgive our sins, Detroit

Gradual Psalm 23, "I shall live in the house of the Lord..."  Guimont Psalter

At the Offertory:  I come with joy, Land of Rest

At Communion:  Take and eat

Communion Motet:  God of mercy, God of grace, J. F. Davidson

Hymn of Thanksgiving:  'Tis good Lord to be here, Swabia

Organ Postlude:  Chorale Prelude on Song 1, Healey Willan

The Twenty-Sixth and Twenty-Seventh Sundays in Ordinary Time

The Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ prelude: Siguense tres glosas sobre el canto llano de la immaculada concepcion, Francisco Correa de Arauxo
At the Introit:  For the beauty of the earth, Dix, arr Rawsthorne
Gradual Psalm 80, " The vineyard of the Lord..." Guiomont Psalter
At the Offertory:  Life giving bread, saving cup
At Communion:  Where charity and love prevail, Christian Love
Chant at Communion:  Adoro te devote
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Shepherd of souls, St. Agnes, arr Rawsthorne
Organ Postlude:  Lauda Sion, Marcel Dupre

The Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

At the Introit:  All creature of our God and king, Lasst uns
Gradual Psalm 25, "Remember your mercies..."  Guimont Psalter
At the Offertory:  The Summons, Kelvingrove
At Communion:  All who hunger
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Now thank we all our God, Nun danket

A special "Thank You" to Lucy Minichillo for being the organist at Mass on this weekend.

Queen of the Rosary

On Sunday, 9 October, at 7:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Parish will host an evening of music and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Musical selections will include Marian works by Flor Peeters, Dupre, Benoit, Debussy, and many others.  The poster for this event follows...


Queen of the Rosary Poster

The image on this poster (which will also be used on the evening's program) is a pen drawing by artist Matthew Alderman of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  The artist has graciously allowed me to use this illustration for our event.  More information about Mr. Alderman's work and links to more of his drawings, architecture, and design may be found HERE.

The Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude:  Fugue from Prelude and Fugue in D minor, op 37, no 3, Felix Mendelssohn

At the Introit:  All people that on earth do dwell, Old 100th
Gradual Psalm:  145, "The Lord is near..."  Guimont Psalter
Alleluia:  plainsong, mode VI
At the Offertory:  We walk by faith, Shanti
At Communion:  Ps. 23 (para.), Shepherd me, O God
Motet:  God be in my head, Sydney Nicholson
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  In Christ there is no east or west, McKee

Organ Postlude:  Finale from Sonata VI, Felix Mendelssohn

Mass Ordinary:  Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, Jacob Bancks

The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude:  Chant de Paix, Langlais
At the Introit:  We gather together, Kremser
Gradual Psalm:  103, "The Lord is kind and merciful."  Guimont Psalter
At the Offertory:  You are mine
At Communion:  Keep in mind, Deiss
Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Holy God, we praise thy name, Grosser Gott
Organ Postlude:  Solemn Melody, H. Walford Davies

The Twenty-Second and Twenty-Third Sundays in Ordinary Time

The Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time:

This Sunday marks the first weekend that St. Vincent de Paul Parish sang the new translation of the Mass Ordinary;  before mass the organist introduced the new service music.

At the Introit:  The master came to bring good news, Ich glaub an Gott

Gloria in excelsis: Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, J. Bancks

Gradual Psalm: 95, "If today you heard his voice..." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia:  plainsong, mode VI

At the Offertory:  This day God gives me, Bunessan, arr. Rawsthorne

Sanctus, Agnus Dei:  Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, J. Bancks

At Communion:  Taste and See, Moore

Hymn of Thanksgiving:  Christ is made the sure foundation, St. Thomas

Organ Postlude:  Chorale prelude on Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, D. Buxtehude

The Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Organ Prelude:  No. 1 from Six Preludes for Organ, Ernest Bloch

At the Introit:  God is here, Abbot's leigh

Gloria in excelsis: from A New Mass for Congregations, Andrews

Gradual Psalm:  63, "My soul is thirsting..." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia:  Celtic Alleluia, O'Carroll

At the Offertory:  Take up your cross, O waly waly

Sanctus:  Land of Rest, Pruner

Agnust Dei:  Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, J. Bancks

At Communion:  Where charity and love prevail, Christian love

Hymn of Thanksgiving:  What wondrous love is this, Wondrous love

Organ Postlude:  Chorale prelude on Wohl denen, die da wandeln, Bernard Wayne Sanders

The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

Piano Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in B, WTC 1, J. S. Bach

At the Introit: For all the saints, Sine Nomine

Gradual Psalm 138, "Lord, your love is eternal..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: God of day and God of darkness, Beach Spring

Communion: Here I am, Lord

Hymn of Thanksgiving: The Church's one foundation, Aurelia

Organ Postlude: Fugue no. 3 from Three Fugues, David Hurd

Next Sunday is the final weekend of our current setting of the Ordinary parts of the Mass. On September 4 we begin singing the complete Mass of the Most Sacred Heart by Jacob Bancks. It may be heard on his website here.

In Assumptione Beatae Mariae Virginis

Introit: Signum magnum, A great sign appeared in heaven, Richard Rice

Kyrie: Mass XVIII

Gloria: Mass VIII, de Angelis

Gradual: Psalm 45, Michel Guimont

Alleluia: plainsong, mode VI; verse: Assumpta est Maria sung to falsobordone by Viadana

Offertory: Assumpta est Maria, 5 vv., Palestrina

Sanctus & Agnus Dei: Mass XVIII

Communion Chant: Beatam me dicent, plainsong, mode VI

Communion Psalm: Psalm 34, Gusten y vean, Pedro Rubalcava

Post-Communion Motet: Ave Maria, 4 vv., Victoria/Handl

Hymn: Hail Holy Queen, Salve Regina Coelitum, desc. by Kevin Vaughn

Organ Postlude: Magnificat Octavi Toni, final verset, Titelouze

Thank you to all of the visiting singers and parishioners who participated in the choir! A recording is available in the music office.

The Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Organ Prelude: Ave Maria, Gerald Near

Introit: Behold, O God, our shield, Healey Willan

At the Procession: Sing praise to God, Mit freuden zart

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 67, "O God, let all the nations..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: There is a balm in Gilead

Communion: Eat this bread

Communion Motet: Ave verum corpus, Byrd

Hymn of Thanksgiving: In Christ there is no east or west, McKee

After the dimissal: Hail, Holy Queen, in honor of the Solemnity of the Assumption, 15 August

This Sunday marks the final Mass for our summer quartet. A big "thank you" to Kyle and Jenny Ubl, Jill Voreis, and Jeff Patton for sharing their voices with us this summer!

Jenny, Jill, Jeff, Kevin

The Solemnity of the Assumption

Though not a Holy Day of Obligation this year in the United States, St. Vincent's will still celebrate Our Lady's feast with a special solemn Mass on Monday, August 15. Below is the Mass leaflet preview. The Offertory motet is Assumpta est Maria, five voices, by Palestrina; the Communion motet is Ave Maria, four voices, by Victoria.

Assumption Mass Leaflet 2011

The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The prelude at this weekend's Masses included selections from the chamber music recital on Sunday night featuring Marilyn Odendahl, oboe, and Lucy Minichillo, flute.

At the Introit: Alleluia, sing to Jesus, Hyfrydol

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 85, "Lord, let us see your kindness..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: A living faith, St. Catherine, arr. Rawsthorne, Noble

Communion: This is my body

Hymn of Thanksgiving: God's blessing sends us forth, St. Elizabeth

Organ Postlude: Fugue no. 2 from Three Fugues, David Hurd

The Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Piano Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in Bb minor, WTC 1, J. S. Bach

Introit: Make haste, O God, Healey Willan

At the Procession: At that first eucharist, Unde et memores

Gradual: Ps. 145, "The hand of the Lord," Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Let all mortal flesh, Picardy, arr. Noble, Rawsthorne

Communion: I am the bread of life

Communion Motet: Ego sum panis vivus, Palestrina

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Let all things now living, The Ash Grove

Organ Postlude: Fugue no. 1 from Three Fugues, David Hurd

The Inaugural St. Vincent Concert Series!

This fall (actually, beginning this August!) St. Vincent de Paul Church is proud to begin a concert series of instrumental and vocal music. The first concert of the series is Sunday, 7 August 2011, at 7:00pm in the church. Entitled On a Mid-Summer's Eve: chamber music for flute, oboe, and piano, this program will feature Lucy Minichillo, Marilyn Odendahl, and Kevin Vaughn. All of the recitals in the series are offered free-of-charge and the public is welcome. The poster with all four events and their dates and times is below. See you there!

Fall Recital Series 2011

One of my favorites...

O sacrum convivium, Giovanni Croce

Magnificat antiphon, Second Vespers, Solemnity of Corpus Christi

O sacred banquet!

in which Christ is received,

the memory of his passion is renewed,

the mind is filled with grace,

and a pledge of future glory to us is given.

Alleluia.

The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Piano Prelude: Prelude and fugue in Bb, WTC book 1, J. S. Bach

Introit: "God is in his holy habitation," Healey Willan

At the Procession: Glory and praise to our God

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 119, "Lord, I love your commands." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Lord of all hopefulness, Slane, arr. Hancock, Rawsthorne

Communion: This is my body

Communion Motet: O sacrum convivium, Croce

Hymn of Thanksgiving: O God our help in ages past, St. Anne, arr. Norris, Rawsthorne

Organ Postlude: St. Anne, Healey Willan

Leon Boellmann

This famous French composer of the late 1800's worked for most of his life at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Paris, first as sub-organist, then cantor, and then titular organist. This beautiful church contains two Cavaille-Coll pipe organs. I feel a Boellmann-inspired recital coming up...

Read more about Boellmann and the Church of St. Vincent here.

The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Piano Prelude: Prelude and fugue in A major, WTC 1, J. S. Bach

Introit: Behold, God is mine helper, Healey Willan

At the Procession: There's a wideness in God's mercy, In babilone

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 86, "Lord, you are good and forgiving." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Praise my soul the king of heaven, Lauda anima

Communion Chant: Acceptabis sacrificium, mode IV

Communion Hymn: Keep in mind

Communion Motet: Christus factus est, Anerio

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Forgive our sins, Detroit

Organ Postlude: Verbum supernum, Dupre

The Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Piano Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in g#, Well-Tempered Clavier, book 1, J.S. Bach

Introit: In your justice I shall see your face, arr. Richard Rice

At the Procession: Father, we thank thee, Rendez a Dieu

Gloria in excelsis, A New Mass for Congregations, Andrews

Gradual: Ps. 65, "The seed that falls on good ground," Guimont Psalter

Alleluia: O'Carroll

Offertory: You satisfy the hungry heart, Bicentennial

Sanctus: Land of Rest, Pruner

Memorial Accl.: A Community Mass, Proulx

Amen: plainsong

Agnus Dei: Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, Bancks

Communion Hymn: Take and eat

Communion Motet: Sicut cervus, Palestrina

Hymn of Thanksgiving: I want to walk as a child of the light, Houston

Organ Postlude: Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort, Buxtehude

Mass of the Most Sacred Heart

We have received permission from the Bishop of Ft. Wayne-South Bend, the Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, to begin learning and singing music for the Ordinary of the Mass with the new translation of the Roman Missal in September of this year. The first setting our parish will learn is the Mass of the Most Sacred Heart by Jacob Bancks. You may download the music for free and listen to a good recording of this music at Mr. Bancks's website.

Booklets with the music will be in the pews on the first Sunday in September!

The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prelude: Psalm Prelude, Set 1, No. 3 (Ps. 23, v4), Herbert Howells

At the Introit: Praise to the Lord, the almighty, Lobe den herren

Gloria in excelsis: A New Mass for Congregations, Carroll Andrews

Gradual: Ps. 145, "I will praise your name forever..." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia: Celtic Alleluia

Offertory: Christ be beside me, Bunessan

Sanctus: Land of Rest Mass, Pruner

Mem. Accl.: A Community Mass, Proulx

Agnus Dei: Mass of the Most Sacred Heart, Bancks

Communion Chant: Gustate et videte, mode III

Communion Hymn: All who hunger

Communion Motet: Adoramus te, Lassus

Hymn of Thanksgiving: I heard the voice of Jesus say, Kingsfold

Post-Dismissal: America the beautiful, Materna

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Special thanks to the women of the St. Vincent de Paul Women's Schola (above) for their beautiful contribution to the Mass on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus! This feast marks the end of a five-day period of 24-hour Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in St. Vincent's church. Below is the music list featuring some wonderful pieces for treble voices.

The Litany of the Sacred Heart (spoken)

Tantum ergo sacramentum at the incensation of the Blessed Sacrament

Hymn of Praise: Holy God, we praise thy name, Grosser Gott

Introit: Cogitationes corde eius from Introits for Treble Voices, Richard Rice

Kyrie, Mass XVIII

Gloria in excelsis, Mass VIII, de Angelis

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 103, "The Lord's kindness is everlasting..." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia, plainchant, mode VI

Offertory: Improperium, Oreste Ravanello

Sanctus & Agnus Dei, Mass XVIII

Communion Chant: Unus militum, plainchant, mode VII

Communion Psalm: Ps. 34, "Gusten y vean" Pedro Rubalcava

Organ postlude: Jubilate Deo omnis terra, Dom. Paul Benoit

What have you heard?

As promised, here is a complete list of organ preludes and postludes from last Advent (2010) through this past week, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. One of the purposes of this organ literature is to highlight the feast or season of each Sunday and feast day liturgy. Often this results in my playing pieces based on plainchant since it is the Church's greatest and most ancient form of praise. On other occasions the music is meant to lend a more festal and triumphant character to the liturgy, especially during the postlude as the priest and other ministers process out of the sanctuary.

Due to the format of the spreadsheet, the list is displayed on its side; you can download and rotate it for better viewing.

Organ Music Advent to CC 2011

Corpus Christi

Organ prelude: Le banquet celeste, Olivier Messiaen

At the Introit: Alleluia, sing to Jesus, Hyfrydol, arr. Hancock

Gloria in excelsis, Mass on G, Calvin Bower

Ps. 147, "O praise the Lord, Jerusalem..." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia, F. O'Carroll

Offertory: At that first eucharist, Unde et memores, arr. Rawsthorne

A Community Mass, Richard Proulx

Communion Hymn: I am the bread of life, Toolan

Communion Solo Anthem (7:00am): Panis angelicus, Franck

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all, Sweet Sacrament

Organ postlude: Toccata-prelude on Pange Lingua, Edward Bairstow

Looking ahead...

Even as we complete our observance of Pentecost, the feast of the Most Holy and Undivided Trinity is upon us next Sunday. In preparation, here is a brilliant recording of French organist and composer Charles Tournemire's works for Trinity Sunday from his massive cycle L'Orgue Mystique. This collection contains organ music for all Sundays of the Church Year and includes many major feasts. If you want to hear some of Tournemire's works performed live, attend Mass at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame and you may be fortunate enough to hear organist Daniel Bayless's marvelous rendition of these works.

Special thanks to Lucy Minichillo, former Director of Music & Organist at St. Vincent's Church, for substituting for me next Sunday as I attend the Sacred Music Colloquium at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. For more information on this conference and its sponsoring organization, The Church Music Association of America, click here.

Spiritus Domini - The Solemnity of Pentecost

Organ Prelude: Chorale Prelude on Veni Creator Spiritus, Ennis Fruhauf

At the Introit: Praise to the Lord, the almighty, Lobe denn herren, arr. Norris

Gloria in excelsis: Mass on G, Calvin Bower

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 104, "Lord, send out your spirit..." Guimont Psalter

Sequence: Veni sancte spiritus, Graduale Romanum

Alleluia: Festival Alleluia, Chepponis

Offertory Hymn: O breathe on me, St. Columba, arr. Rawsthorne

Offertory Solo Anthem: Litany to the Holy Spirit, Peter Hurdford (Vigil, 7:00am)

Communion Hymn: Taste and see, Moore

Communion Chant: Veni creator spiritus (8:30am)

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Come Holy Ghost, Lambillotte

Organ Postlude: Fantasia super Komm, Heiliger Geist, J. S. Bach

Special thanks to the St. Vincent de Paul Choir for another year of service to the Church! Choir rehearsals and choral masses resume in September.

The Ascension of the Lord

Organ prelude: Jesu, nostra redemptio, Flor Peeters

At the introit: Hail the day that sees him rise, Llanfair

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 47, "God mounts his throne..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Here I am, Lord, arr. Janet Linker

Communion Hymn: Alleluia, alleluia give thanks, Alleluia No. 1

Communion Motet: Ave verum, D. G. Mason

Hymn of Thanksgiving: A hymn of glory, Lasst uns erfruen, arr. Rawsthorne

Organ postlude: Festival Voluntary, Flor Peeters

Weddings at St. Vincent's

It's wedding season once again! If you are planning a ceremony at St. Vincent's church, take a few moments to examine the wedding music guidelines and print yourself a copy of the planning sheet. Remember that a planning meeting with the Director of Music is required, even if another musician will perform for your wedding.

Wedding Music Policies and Worksheet

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Organ prelude: Victimae paschale laudes, Wilbur Held

At the Introit: At the lamb's high feast we sing, Salzburg

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 66, "Let all the earth cry out..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: The strife is o'er, Victory

Communion Hymn: I am the bread of life

Communion Chant: Concordi laetitia, plainchant, mode VI

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Be joyful, Mary, Regina Caeli

Organ postlude: Christ ist erstanden, J. K. Fischer

Coming Soon!

Every Sunday (except for Lent) at St. Vincent's, there is an organ prelude and postlude (although sometimes the prelude is a piano piece by JS Bach). This means the average parishioner hears around 100 different pieces of organ music in a calendar year. Ever wonder what it is you've been listening to? In the next few weeks I will publish the complete list so far this year, beginning on the First Sunday of Advent 2010. Until the list is online, listen for this piece on the Solemnity of the Ascension:

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Organ prelude: Gregorian Prelude, Leslie Betteridge

At the Introit: Sing to the mountains, Dufford

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 33, "Lord, let your mercy..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Come ye faithful, raise the strain, Gaudeamus Pariter

Communion Hymn: I received the living God, Living God

Communion Chant: Concordi laetitia, plainchant, mode VI

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Be joyful, Mary, Regina Caeli

Organ Postlude: Gaudeamus Pariter, Wilbur Held

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

Organ prelude: A Meditation on Brother James's Air, Harold Darke

At the Introit: Jesus Christ is risen today, Easter Hymn

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 23, "The Lord is my shepherd," Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Like a shepherd

Communion Hymn: Shepherd me, O God

Communion Chant: Regina coeli, plainchant mode VI

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Shepherd of souls, St. Agnes, arr. Noble, Rawsthorne

Organ postlude: Fanfare, William Mathias

At Evensong, The Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist

Organ prelude: Psalm Prelude, op. 32, no. 3 (Ps. 23:4)

O gracious light, The Eighth Tune

Evening Service in D Minor, George Dyson

If ye love me, Thomas Tallis

Jesus lives, Mowsley

Praise my soul the king of heaven, Lauda anima

Organ postlude: Fanfare, William Mathias

Events This Weekend!

There are two important events in our surrounding community this weekend, 14/15 May.

Mass of Profession to the Secular Franciscan Order

featuring the combined choirs of Queen of Peace Parish and St. Vincent de Paul Parish. Brad Todorovich of Qeen of Peace will conduct and Kevin Vaughn of St. Vincent's will be the organist. This important milestone in the life of the local Franciscan community is Saturday, 14 May, at 11:00am at the St. Francis Convent, Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, just across from Marian High School. All are welcome!

Eastertide Evensong

Once again area singers will assemble at The Episcopal Church of St. John the Evangelist, Lexington Avenue, Elkhart, to sing Evensong on the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Justin Appel, St. John's Director of Music, will conduct and Kevin Vaughn of St. Vincent de Paul Parish will be the organist. The liturgy will include the Evening Service in C minor by George Dyson, the anthem If ye love me by Thomas Tallis, organ music by Howells and Mathias, psalmody, and familiar Eastertide hymns. All are welcome; Evensong begins at 5:00pm.

The Second and Third Sundays of Easter

The Third Sunday of Easter

Prelude, Fr. Vigny Bellerive, violin

At the Introit: I know that my redeemer lives, Duke Street, arr. T. T. Noble

Gloria in excelsis: Mass on G, Calvin Bower

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 16, "Lord you will show us..." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia: Festival Alleluia, James Chepponis

Offertory: Alleluia, give thanks, Alleluia No. 1

Sanctus, Agnus Dei: A Community Mass, Richard Proulx

Communion: You satisfy the hungry heart, Bicentennial

Hymn of Thanksgiving: At the lamb's high feast, Salzburg, arr. Rawsthorne

Organ Postlude: Humoresque"L'organo Primitivo," Pietro Yon

The Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy, May Day

Organ Prelude: Regina caeli, Everett Titcomb

At the Introit: Sing with all the saints in glory, Hymn to Joy, arr. Rawsthorne

Gloria in excelsis: Mass on G, Calvin Bower

Gradual Psalm: Ps. 118, "Give thanks to the Lord..." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia: Festival Alleluia, James Chepponis

Offertory: O sons and daughters, O filii et filiae

Sanctus, Agnus Dei: A Community Mass, Richard Proulx

Communion: Keep in mind, Deiss

Hymn of Thanksgiving: We walk by faith, Shanti

Organ Postlude: Crown Imperial, Walton

At the 11:30 Mass the liturgy was preceded by a Marian Procession during which the Litany of Loretto was sung. The organ postlude was replaced by one verse of Salve Regina Coelitum.

Easter Day

Organ prelude: Alleluia pascha nostrum, Everett Titcomb

At the Introit: Christ the Lord is risen today, Llanfair

Gloria in excelsis, Calvin Bower

Ps. 118, "This is the day the Lord has made..." Guimont Psalter

Festival Alleluia, James Chepponis

At the Renewal of Baptismal vows:

I saw water flowing (Vidi aquam) &

Lord Jesus, from your wounded side, Hillert

Offertory: The strife is o'er, Victory

A Community Mass, Richard Proulx

Communion Chant: Christ our passover, Gerald Near

Communion Hymns: I am the bread of life, I received the living God

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Jesus Christ is risen today, Easter Hymn

Organ postlude: Toccata and Fugue in F, J.S. Bach

Special thanks to Tony Zinich, trombone, and Ethan Steele, trumpet, for their contributions to the 8:30am Mass this Easter.

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

Organ Prelude: Hosanna filio David, Jeanne Demessieux

At the Introit: Hosanna filio David, plainsong mode VII

At the Procession: The King of Glory

Ps. 22, "My God, my God," Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Passion Chorale

Communion Chant: Pater si non potest / O my Father

Communion Hymn: Eat this bread, Taize

Communion Motet: Non nobis domine, anon.

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Forty days and forty nights, Heinlein

Holy Week Schedule for St. Vincent's

Holy Week Handout 2011.doc - NeoOffice Writer

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The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Introit: Iudica me, Deus / Give sentence with me, Anglican Use Gradual

At the procession: The glory of these forty days, Old 100th

Psalm 130, "With the Lord there is mercy..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Deep within, Haugen

Communion Chant: Videns Dominus / When the Lord saw

Communion Hymn: Attende Domine

Communion Motet: Lord, for thy tender mercies sake, Farrant

Hymn of Thanksgiving: O sacred head, Passion Chorale

Hymn to Pope John Paul II

The Diocese of Rome has named the official hymn for the beatification of the late Pope John Paul II. It is entitled Aprite la porte a Cristo / Open the door to Christ, composed by Italian musician and priest Msgr. Marco Frisina.

Read the CNS story here.

Listen to the hymn here.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent, Laetare

Introit: Laetare, Jerusalem / Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, Healey Willan

At the procession: There's a wideness in God's mercy, In Babilone

Ps. 23, "The Lord is my shepherd..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Take up your cross, O Waly Waly

Communion Chant: Ierusalem quae aedificatur / Jerusalem is built as a city

Communion Psalm: Ps. 31, "Lord, make us turn to you..." Haugen

Communion Motet: Ave regina caelorum, simple tone, mode VI

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Jerusalem my happy home, Land of Rest

Special thanks to Lucy Minichillo, flautist, for her contribution to the Mass this past weekend!

The Third Sunday in Lent

Introit: Oculi mei / Mine eyes are ever looking, Anglican Use Gradual

Procession: Lord, who throughout these forty days, St. Flavian

Ps. 95, "If today you hear his voice..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Forgive our sins, Detroit

Communion Chant: Qui biberit / whoso drinketh, AUG

Communion Hymn: Attende Domine

Communion Motet: Jesu rex admirabilis, Palestrina

Hymn of thanksgiving: I heard the voice of Jesus say, Kingsfold

Happy Annunciation!

In honor of Our Lady and the Solemnity of the Annunciation, here is the antiphon to the Blessed Virgin during the season of Lent.

Ave Regina caelorum,

Ave Domina Angelorum:

Salve radix, salve porta,

Ex qua mundo lux est orta:

Gaude Virgo gloriosa,

Super omnes speciosa:

Vale, o valde decora,

Et pro nobis Christum exora.

Hail, Queen of heaven,

hail Lady of the angels.

Hail root and gate from which the Light of the world was born.

Rejoice glorious Virgin,

fairest of all.

Fare thee well, most beautiful,

and pray for us to Christ.

Pueri Cantores!

Last Wednesday I was privileged to play the organ for Mass with our diocesan bishop at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. The event was a children's choir festival hosted by Federation Pueri Cantores. The guest conductor was Mr. Paul French, Director of Music at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish and director of the William Ferris Chorale in Chicago. More information about music at this well-known parish may be found by clicking on the new link in the "Church Music Links" section on the right-hand side of this blog.

Congratulations to all the students from our Catholic schools and many thanks to all the people who made the festival such a success.

The Second Sunday in Lent

Introit: Tibi dixit cor meum / My heart hath talked, Anglican Use Gradual

At the Procession: What wondrous love is this, Wondrous Love

Ps. 33, "Lord, let your mercy be on us..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Lord of all hopefulness, Slane, arr. Hancock and Rawsthorne

Communion Chant: Visionem / Tell the vision to no man, AUG

Communion Hymn: Tree of life, Thomas

Communion Motet: Eternal Light, Mark Schweizer

Hymn of Thanksgiving: 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Swabia

The First Sunday in Lent

Introit: Invocabit me, He shall call upon me, Anglican Use Gradual

At the Procession: Again we keep this solemn fast, Old 100th

Ps. 51, "Be merciful, O Lord." Guimont Psalter

Tract: "Praise and honor..." Kyrie Orbis factor, adapt. David Hurd

Offertory: Forty days and forty nights, Heinlein, arr. Norris

Ordinary: Mass XVIII, Pater noster

Communion Chant: Sacpulis suis, The Lord shall defend thee, Anglican Use Gradual

Communion Hymn: Attende Domine

Communion Anthem: Drop, drop slow tears, O. Gibbons

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Lord, who throughout these forty days, St. Flavian

Lent and Holy Week Schedule 2011

Ash Wednesday

Tomorrow our yearly Lenten observance begins with the imposition of ashes. Below is the schedule for St. Vincent de Paul Parish:

7:00am, Mass, English

8:30, Mass (with St. Vincent School students), English

12:10, Liturgy of the Word, bilingual

4:00pm, Liturgy of the Word, Spanish

5:30pm, Choral Mass, English

7:15, Mass, Spanish

Beginning at the 5:30pm Choral Mass and continuing through the Sundays in Lent, the choir will sing the proper Introit and Communion chants in English taken from the Anglican Use Gradual.

Ash Wednesday 2011

Introit: Misereri omnium, Thou hast mercy on all things, O Lord

At the Procession: Again we keep this solemn fast, Old 100th

Kyrie, Mass XVIII

Psalm 51, "Be merciful, O Lord..." Guimont Psalter

Tract: Praise and honor, Kyrie Orbis factor, adapted by David Hurd

At the Imposition of Ashes: "Let the priests and ministers of the Lord..." with Ps. 51

Offertory: Tree of Life, Thomas

Ordinary: Mass XVIII

Communion Chant: Qui meditabitur, He who doth meditate...

Communion Hymn: Attende Domine

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Forty days and forty nights, Heinlein

There are no organ preludes or postludes during the season of Lent save for Lent IV, Laetare.

The Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prelude: Partita on Westminster Abbey, Richard Proulx

At the Introit: Christ is made the sure foundation, St. Thomas

Gloria in excelsis from Mass on G by Calvin Bower

Ps. 31, "Lord, be my rock of safety." Guimont Psalter

Alleluia, mode VI, A. Gregory Murray

Offertory: I want to walk as a child of the light, Houston

Communion: Taste and See, Moore

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Father, we thank thee, Rendez a Dieu

Postlude: Gaudeamus Pariter, Wilbur Held

Special Thanks

Special thanks to Pat Virrill for subbing for me at St. Vincent's this past weekend! This coming Sunday we observe the Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time and the final Sunday before Lent begins on 9 March, Ash Wednesday. Watch for more updates!

The Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in Ab, WTC 1, J. S. Bach

At the Introit: Lord of all nations, Duke Street

Ps. 103, "The Lord is kind and merciful." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: There's a wideness in God's mercy, Duke Street, arr. Hancock

Communion Hymn: All who hunger

Communion Anthem: Lord, for thy tender mercies' sake, attr. Farrant

Hymn of Thanksgiving: At that first Eucharist, Unde et Memores, arr. Rawsthorne

Postlude: Sinfonia from Cantata 52, J. S. Bach

The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in g#, WTC Book 1, J. S. Bach

At the Introit: Sing praise to God, Mit freuden zahrt

Psalm 119, "Blessed are they..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Eye has not seen

Communion Hymn: You satisfy the hungry heart, Bicentennial

Communion Anthem: My Song is Love Unknown, arr. Kirkby

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Let all things now living, The Ash Grove

Postlude: Postlude-Cantique, Dubois

I'm in a video!

In April of 2010 my former college roommate David Erlandson (Worship Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Mentor, Ohio) presented a graduate recital at Cleveland State University where he earned the degree Master of Music in composition. I was privileged to premier his solo piano work Psalm 150 which you can watch below.

Graduate Recital - First Half from David Erlandson on Vimeo.

The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in F# Minor, WTC, Book 1, J. S. Bach

At the Introit: Joyful, joyful we adore you, Hymn to Joy

Ps. 112, Guimont Psalter

Offertory: God of day and God of darkness, Beach Spring

Communion: Ps. 103, "The Lord is kind and merciful," Guimont Psalter

Anthem: Nunc dimittis from Unison Service in C, Dyson

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Praise, my soul, the king of heaven, Lauda Anima

Postlude: Choral Song in C, Wesley

The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in G, WTC Book 1, J.S. Bach

At the Introit: Let all mortal flesh keep silence, Picardy

Ps. 146, "Blessed the poor in spirit..." Guimont Psalter

Offertory: Blest are they, Haas

At Communion: Take and eat, Joncas

Anthem: Drop, drop slow tears, Gibbons

Hymn of Thanksgiving: O breathe on me, O breath of God, St. Columba, arr. Rawsthorne

Postlude: Picardy, arr. Albert Zabel

Preparing for Lent

I have just uploaded the liturgical music schedule for Lent 2011 at St. Vincent's. It may be viewed here. Similar to Lent 2010, this year there will be no organ preludes or postludes except for Lent IV because the Church asks us organists to minimize the use of the instrument during the penitential seasons. One addition to the Choral Mass at 8:30 each Sunday during Lent will be the proper Introit and Communion chants, sung in English. These additional texts will help us enter more deeply into the Sunday liturgies. The Gospel Acclamation for Lent, normally called the Tract, will be the text, "Praise and honor to you, O Lord Jesus Christ." The music is David Hurd's adaptation of the Kyrie from Missa Orbis factor (Mass XI; listen to the original here). The entire liturgical schedule for Lent and Easter is pending approval and will be posted here when it becomes available.

The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in f# minor, WTC Book 1, J. S. Bach

At the Introit: Alleluia, sing to Jesus, Hyfrydol, arr. Hancock

Ps. 27, "The Lord is my light," Guimont Psalter

Offertory: The Summons, Kelvingrove, arr. Rawsthorne

At Communion: Taste and see (Ps. 34), Moore

Choral Anthem at Communion: Deep River, African Amer. Spiritual, arr. Vaughn

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Lobe den herren, arr. Norris

Postlude: Fanfare, Kenneth Leighton

Special thanks to Marilyn Odendahl, oboe, for her contribution to Mass this weekend.

And Green is back...

So after an extended absence from my initial foray into blogging, St. Vincent's returns to the inter-webs on this Monday in the Second Week of Ordinary Time! Below you will find the hymns for this past Sunday, including organ music. Don't forget that next Sunday I will perform with Stephen Lancaster, baritone, at the Convent Chapel of Ancilla College in Donaldson, IN. All are welcome to an afternoon of beautiful music. This event is free; more information may be found here.

To Copernicus, if you're still out there, I just discovered your comment from a year ago. It would be great to hear from you again!

Piano Prelude: Prelude and Fugue in f minor from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1, J.S. Bach (for the Sundays of Ordinary Time we will continue working through the complete preludes and fugues of Bach on our newly-restored piano).

Hymn at the Introit: Lasst uns erfreuen, All creatures of our God and king

Gloria in excelsis, Mass on G, Calvin Bower

Psalm 40, "Here am I, Lord," from the Guimont Psalter

Alleluia, Plainsong, mode VIII (Murray)

Offertory: I the Lord of sea and sky

Ordinary: A Community Mass, Richard Proulx

Communion: All who hunger

Hymn of Thanksgiving: Aurelia (with re-harmonizations by Noel Rawsthorne and Gerre Hancock)

Postlude: Toccata from Toccata and Fugue in F Major by J.S. Bach