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Vidi Aquam Chant in English
I used the St Meinrad version this year https://www.saintmeinrad.edu/media/1420/eastervigil_booklet.pdf

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Spanish Chant -
I have collected some free resources I found in Spanish at the bottom of this page, which is dedicated to the introit hymn adaptations that Fernando Gil provided. https://www.antiphonrenewal.com/antífonasdeentrada

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Choir web sites and community platforms
I make do with a weekly email and google docs.

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
Suggestions for a Processional Hymn on Holy Thursday
Lift high the cross is the best overall choice as it corresponds closely to the spirit of the introit text.

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
Last Verse Introits
Update: The Easter Season of this collection is now complete. https://www.antiphonrenewal.com/last-verse-introits

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
English Translation of the Proper Antiphons
According to the forward for both the Gregorian Missal and the Simple English Propers, the English translation for the antiphons therein is provided by Solesmes Abbey. The translation of the Missal texts are ICEL. My understanding is that there is…

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
Confirmation Before or After the Sprinkling Rite at the Easter Vigil
I get what you mean. It goes baptisms, renewal of baptismal promises by assembly, sprinkling of assembly, then celebration of reception for those who are already baptized, then confirmation, then universal prayer, then liturgy of the Eucharist.

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
Just read the Gia Quarterly...ouch.
I haven’t subscribed to Source & Summit yet, but my understanding is that you can upload whatever you want to their platform. Or why not have the Saint Michael hymnal, with the Source and Summit Missalette for the readings and propers, for examp…

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
Just read the Gia Quarterly...ouch.
In following Mr Inwoods articles, posts on Facebook, and engaging with him directly many times, I can only conclude that he is willfully deceptive, intentionally misleading, and firmly against an honest interpretation of Church teaching on sacred mu…

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
For NO peoples... Regarding changing psalmody sets
I switched from RA to Nickel, putting refrains in bulletin, and never heard a single negative word about it from parishioners. They are easy to sing. I still some RA settings in the repertoire that are decent. Used an occasional SS, Serviam score…

Comment by lmassery March 2024 permalink
Vespers program resources
This blog I wrote about how to plan vespers links to several resources that you may find useful https://www.antiphonrenewal.com/post/how-to-do-sung-vespers-at-your-parish

Comment by lmassery February 2024 permalink
Mass setting selection
I trust my own judgment on what is appropriate for Mass more than I trust bishops and the USCCB. Use good quality sacred music and theologically sound hymns, and don’t worry about permission. No one is policing this issue.

Comment by lmassery February 2024 permalink
Article critical of contemporary liturgical music
A little perspective might help, PAX. David Os plan is better than 99.9% of parishes, and thoroughly Catholic. And I find it very singable. Are we looking at different plans?

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What has happened to Lulu Press
O no, this would be bad for me too.

Comment by lmassery February 2024 permalink
[Online Lecture Feb 10] Sing with Mary: Marian Antiphons under the Magnifying Glass
I’ve paid for one of Angela’s sessions before and feel it was well worth the investment.

Comment by lmassery February 2024 permalink
Hymns for the Chair of Peter
Ocp has a hymn by Harry Hagan OSB called “upon the rock of Peter”, set to AURELIA

Comment by lmassery September 2023 permalink
Take Up Your Cross
I use O Waly Waly

Comment by lmassery September 2023 permalink
Entrance Hymn + An Introit Antiphon?
Even the office of divine worship expressly permits this. See here https://www.chantcafe.com/2012/02/the-usccbs-divine-worship-on-hymns-and-proper-chants/

Comment by lmassery August 2023 permalink
Sacred Heart of Jesus - Devotional Hymns
I like this one https://drive.google.com/file/d/12msTLN7eOTq1OBeTxKaqO9Zz8bXVUdig/view?usp=drivesdk

Comment by lmassery July 2023 permalink
Benedictine Organ Building
This is certainly cool, but what really is the significance of this? Does it signify a new trend toward pipe organs in American Catholicism? It doesn’t look like their organs will be any less expensive than other companies.

Comment by lmassery July 2023 permalink
Propers for July 4
Richard, from what collection is that offertory?

Comment by lmassery July 2023 permalink
Grants/Financial support for Organ Acquisition
Sounds like a very large church! Please do share more. Glad you have a few benefactors so far.

Comment by lmassery June 2023 permalink
Grants/Financial support for Organ Acquisition
A picture is worth a thousand words - if you can get the builder you're working with to draw up an appealing sketch of the pipe organ in mind, I believe you could propose the project to the parish and entice some parishioners who can help you g…

Comment by lmassery June 2023 permalink
After 18 years of forum fanatics…
I’ve been popping in and out of this forum for 12 years. Don’t post much, but have learned a ton.

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Why a Pipe Organ is Better than a Digital
Francis, I came across it on the database. Have not heard it https://pipeorgandatabase.org/organ/63448

Comment by lmassery June 2023 permalink
Why a Pipe Organ is Better than a Digital
I recently came across a beautiful 7-rank organ with these specs. You could do so much with an instrument this size in the liturgy. 8' principal 61 pipes 4' octave 73 pipes 1 1/3 Quint 49 pipes 16' Gedeckt (wood) 97 pipes 8…

Comment by lmassery June 2023 permalink
Why a Pipe Organ is Better than a Digital
In my experience a digital feels like the sound accosts you in a direct and pointed beam of sound, whereas a pipe organ hugs you with a surround sound that penetrates and supports you without hurting you. There is an immediate difference in the sou…

Comment by lmassery June 2023 permalink
The Hunt for a New Organ
I would say that at my church there was absolutely no place to put a pipe organ, but now we have a wonderful pipe organ. Room can sometimes be found somewhere if you are creative about it.

Comment by lmassery June 2023 permalink
Sung psalm with spoken verses
The GIRM will never prohibit every bad idea because it would be a billion pages long. It should be enough to explain that the rubrics say something may either be sung or spoken.

Comment by lmassery May 2023 permalink
Propers for Novus Ordo Ritual Mass for Confirmation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nZHwu-AjKFooi0AIZtAQeVH4N0pHsjFT/view beginning with number 42

Comment by lmassery May 2023 permalink

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