Gaudium

We used this for our Ash Wednesday Mass with choir. A wonderful combination of simplicity and beauty, of harmony and chant, of Latin and English. Thank you! More like this, please!

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I would perhaps eliminate the "amen" at the end of the piece; then sing the chant setting of vs. 2 and 3, and then sing the Durufle again in its entirety adding the Amen.

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I haven't used a communion hymn in many years. We sing the proper communion antiphon with a corresponding psalm, allowing the people to repeat the (English) antiphon if desired (we use the Sour…

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Reviving this and would love some more additions:

Paul French
Nicholas Lemme
Jessica French

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I'm speaking directly for the OF, Ordinary Form. In which the Roman Missal states "The faithful hold in their hands unlighted candles..... While the candles are being lit.... etc... All ca…

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I have worked with and appreciate the work of Art Lohsen in the DC area: https://francklohsen.com/churches

James McCrery is also a parishioner at my church and does excellent work:

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HA!!!

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I also produce a weekly leaflet, and it is a time commitment for sure, though I greatly appreciate the flexibility it gives me in terms of music and what can be added in. I might suggest that a 12-1…

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Hi all,

I have moved to a church that uses weekly programs/worship aids. I love it and it gives me so much flexibility with the music. I'm currently using One License, Source &a…

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Hi all, any suggestions for a motet for a trio of ladies for Immaculate Conception? Thanks!

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Stainer's popular "God So Loved the World" is quite simple and effective.

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Just wanted to point out that the USCCB website has added gospel acclamation verses to their list of daily readings. This is a great help to me for when my children's choir sings at their schoo…

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