Music 2018

Music for 2018, Lectionary cycle B (Mark)

 

Sunday, 7 January 2018 10AM Feast of the Epiphany (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Is 60.1-6; Eph 3.2-3, 5-6; Mt 2.1-12 We have come from the East to worship the King

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio: Vidimus stellam eius in Oriente, et venimus cum muneribus adorare Dominum  – We have seen his star in the East, and we have come with our gifts to worship the Lord
  • Hymns: TIS 314 As with gladness men of old DIX; TIS 316 O little town of Bethlehem FOREST GREEN; TIS 301 The first Nowell THE FIRST NOWELL
  • Organ Prelude: Choral Prelude on Dix – Charles P. Cowell (1909-?)
  • Organ Offertorium: Magnificat – Jehan Titelouze (1563-1633)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fugue No. 10 on the Magnificat – Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 14 January 2018 10AM 2nd Sun in Ord. time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Sam 3.3-10.19; 1 Cor 6.13-15, 17-20; Jn 1.35-42 They saw where Jesus lived and stayed with Him

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio: Dicit Andreas Simoni fratri suo: Invenimus Messiam, qui dicitur Christus: et adduxit eum ad Jesum. Andrew said to his brother Simon: “We have found the Messiah” (which means Christ); and he led him to Jesus.
  • Hymns: O breathe on me, breath of God ST COLUMBA; TIS 584(i) Just as I am SAFFRON WALDEN; TIS 502 Soul of my saviour ANIMA CHRISTI
  • Organ Prelude: Adagio (from sonata 5 Opus 111) – Josef Rheinerger (1839-1901)
  • Organ Offertorium: Larghetto Interlude in E flat – Malcolm Archer (b.1952)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fanfare – Jacques N. Lemmens (1823-1881)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 21 January 2018 10AM 3rd Sun in Ord. time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Jonah 3.1-5, 10,1; 1 Cor 7.29-31; Mk 1.14-20 Repent and believe the good news

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio: : Venite post me: faciem vos piscatores hominum: at illi, relictus retibus et navi, secuti sunt Dominum “Follow me; I will make you fishers of men.” Whereupon they, leaving their nets and their boat, followed the Lord.
  • Hymns: TIS 61 Sing all creation ISTE CONFESSOR; TIS 437 Blessed Jesus at your word LIEBSTER JESU; TIS 598 Dear Father, Lord of humankind REPTON
  • Organ Prelude: Preludio – Giambattista Martini (1704-1784)
  • Organ Offertorium: Prelude in A minor – Gustav Merkel (1827-1885)
  • Organ Voluntary: Voluntary in B flat – Jonathan Batishill (1738-1801)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 28 January 2018 10AM 4th Sun in Ord. time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Deut 18:15-20; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28 This is a new kind of teaching that speaks with authority

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio:  Illumina faciem tuam super servum tuum, et salvum me fac in misericordia tua: Domine, non confundar, quoniam invocavi te. Let your face shine down upon your servant, deliver me in your mercy. Lord, let me not be confounded, for I have called upon you.
  • Hymns: TIS 447 Lord, whose almighty word MOSCOW; TIS 434 Where there is charity and love JEREMY; TIS 585 I heard the voice of Jesus say KINGSFOLD
  • Organ Prelude: Prelude No. 1 – Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)
  • Organ Offertorium: Pastorale – Arcangelo Correlli (1653-1713)
  • Organ Voluntary: Choral – Joseph Jongen (1873-1953)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 4 February 2018 10AM 5th Sun in Ord. time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Job 7.1-4, 6-7 Cor 9.16-19, 22-23; Mark 1.29-39

  • Introit: Venite, adoremus Deum…/ Come, let us worship God and bow down before the Lord; let us shed tears before the Lord who made us, for he is the Lord our God.
  • Mass setting: Missa Aeterna Christi Munera (Palaestrina)
  • Motet: O Lord in thy wrath (Orlando Gibbons)
  • Communio (Gregorian): Multitudo languentium, et qui vexabantur a spiritibus immundis, veniebant ad eum: quia virtus de illo exibat, et sanabat omnes. A multitude with diseases, and those who were troubled by unclean spirits came unto him, because a power emanated from him which healed them all
  • Hymns: TIS 447 Lord, your almighty word MOSCOW; TIS 598 Dear father, Lord of humankind REPTON
  • Organ Prelude: ‘Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ’ BWV 722 – J. S. Bach (1685-1750)
  • Organ Offertorium: ‘Jesus Christ, our Saviour’ – Marcel Dupre (1886-1971)
  • Organ Voluntary: Postlude: Introduction & Menuet (Suite Gothique) – Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 11 February 2018 10AM 6th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Deut 18.15-29, 1 Cor 7.32-35, Mk 1.21-28

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Motet (Offertory): Turn Thee to Me and have Mercy Upon Me (A. Dvorak)
  • Communio: (Ps 77.29-30):  Manducaverunt et saturati sunt nimis, et desiderium eorum attulit eis Dominus: non sunt fraudati a desiderio suo. They ate and were fully satisfied; the Lord gave them all that they desired; they were not deprived of their wants
  • Hymns: TIS 598 Dear father, Lord of humankind REPTON; TIS 585 I heard the voice of Jesus say KINGSFOLD
  • Organ Prelude: Prelude in ‘G’ – A. Eaglefield Hull (1876-1928)
  • Organ Offertorium: When I survey the wondrous cross – Craig S. Lang (1891-1971)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fuga – Jean Dandrieu (1681/2-1738)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 18 February 2018 10AM 1st Sunday of Lent (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Gen 9:8-15; 1 Pet 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15 He was in the wilderness for forty days 

  • Mass setting: Mass for 4 voices (W. Byrd)
  • Motet: Call to Remembrance (Farrant)
  • Communio:  Scapulis suis obumbrabit tibi, et sub pennis eius sperabis: scuto circumdabit te veritas eius. He will overshadow you with His pinions, and under His wings you shall trust: His truth shall surround you with a shield.
  • Hymns: Lent prose Attende DomineTIS 741 O Lord, hear my prayer (Taizé)
  • Organ Prelude: Chorale Prelude ‘O Lord, hear my supplication – Johann Walther (1684-1748)
  • Organ Offertorium: Trio in ‘F’ – Buxheimer Orgelbuch (c. 1470)
  • Organ Voluntary: Siciliane (from Flute Sonata) – J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 25 February 2018 10AM 2nd Sunday of Lent (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Gen 22.1-2, 9-13, 15-18, Rom 8.31-34, Mk 9.2-10

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Motet: Hail, Gladdening Light (Charles Wood)
  • Communio: Visionem quam vidistis, nemini dixeritis, donec a mortuis resurgat Filius hominis. Tell no one about the vision you have seen until the Son of Man has risen from the dead.
  • Hymns: Lent prose Attende Domine; Oculi nostri ad Dominum Deum Our eyes are on the Lord our God (Taizé)
  • Organ Prelude: Prayer in ‘Ab” – Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude – Charles Chauvet (1837-1871)
  • Organ Voluntary: Adagio (Orchestral Suite in ‘D’) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 4 March 2018 10AM 3rd Sunday of Lent (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Ex 20:1-17, Psalm 18, 1 Cor 1:22-25, Jn 2:13-25

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Motet: Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake (Farrant)
  • Communio: Passer invenit sibi domum, et turtur nidum, ubi reponat pullos suos: altaria tua Domine virtutum, Rex meus, et Deus meus: beati qui habitant in domo tua, in saeculum saeculi laudabunt te The sparrow has found her a house and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; close to the side of your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God. Happy are they who dwell in your house! They will always be praising you.
  • Hymns: Lent prose Attende Domine; Adoramus te Christe, benedicimus tibi, quia per crucem tuam redemisti mundum We adore you Christ and we bless you, for by your cross you have redeemed the world (Taizé)
  • Organ Prelude: Adagio – John Bennet (1735-1784)
  • Organ Voluntary: Adagio in ‘d’ minor – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 11 March 2018 10AM 4th Sunday of Lent (LAETARE) CANTOR+CHOIR
2 Chr 36:14-16; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21

  • Introit: Rejoice O Jerusalem, and gather around all you who love her; rejoice in gladness, after having been in sorrow; exalt and be replenished with the consolation coming from her motherly bosom.
  • Mass setting: Missa Orbis Factor
  • Motet: I was glad (Parry)
  • Communio: Jerusalem quae aedificatur ut civitas . . . Jerusalem, built as a city whose parts are firmly bound together. It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to give thanks unto your name
  • Hymns: TIS 216 Rejoice, the Lord is King tune TIS 371 DARWALL; TIS 145 The King of love my shepherd is tune TIS 523 ST COLUMBA
  • Organ Prelude: A Prayer of Consecration – Richard Purvis (1913-1994)
  • Organ Offertorium: Versillo del Sexto Tono – Francisco Llissa (d. after 1738)
  • Organ Voluntary: Prelude and Fugue in ‘c’ minor BWV 549 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 18 March 2018 10AM 5th Sunday of Lent (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12:20-33

  • Mass setting:  Missa Deus Genitor Alme
  • Motet: Let all mortal flesh keep silence (Bairstow)
  • Communio: Qui mihi ministrat, me sequator: et ubi ego sum, ille et minister meus erit If anyone would serve me, let them follow me; wherever I am, my servant will be there also
  • Hymns: Lent prose Attende Domine; TIS 497 Let all mortal flesh keep silence PICARDY
  • Organ Prelude: Christe – Francois Couperin (1668-1733)
  • Organ Voluntary: Ebarm’ dich mein, O Herre Gott BWV 721 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 25 March 2018 9:45AM Palm Sunday CHOIR
At the blessing of Palms in front of the church: Mk 11.1-10

  • Hosanna filio David Hosanna to the Son of David (Gregorian)
  • Pueri Hebraeorum (T.L. Victoria)

At the mass of the day: Is 50.4-7, Phil 2.6-11, Mk 14.1-15.47

  • Introit: Ingrediente Dominus in sanctam civitatem…As the Lord entered the Holy city, the children of the Hebrews proclaimed the resurrection of life, and waving olive branches they loudly praised the Lord
  • Mass setting: Missa Deus Genitor alme (Gregorian mass XVIII)
  • Communio: (Mt 26.42) Pater, si non potest hic calix transire Father, if this cup cannot pass away unless I drink it, your will be done
  • Hymns: TIS 333 All glory, praise and honour ST THEODULPH; TIS 341 My song is love unknown LOVE UNKNOWN
  • Motet: Hosanna to the Son of David (O. Gibbons)
  • Organ Prelude: Hail to Thee, blessed Jesus – Marcel Dupre (1886-1971)
  • Organ Offertorium: Trio in ‘c’ – C.H. Trevor (1895-1976)
  • Organ Voluntary: Valet will ich dir geben (Fantasia) BWV 735- J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Tuesday, 27 March 2018 7PM Tenebrae and Reconciliation CHOIR
  • Motet (procession): Incipit lamentatio Jeremiae (T.L. Victoria)
  • Hymns: Lord of our life ISTE CONFESSOR; Christ be our light (Farrell)

During the extinction of lights:

  • Motets: O vos omnes (T.L. Victoria); In monte oliveti (M. Garau); Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake (Farrant)

During the 2nd rite of Reconciliation: 

  • Stay with me (Taizé)
  • Motet: Miserere (Psalm 50, G. Allegri)
Thursday, 29 March 2018 7PM Maundy Thursday CHOIR
Ex.12.1-8, 11-14; 1Cor.11.23-26; Jn 13.1-15

  • Introit: Nos autem gloriari oportet…It is right for us to glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ: in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection
  • Mass setting: Missa de angelis (Gregorian); Mass for 5 voices (W. Byrd)
  • Motets:
  • Communio: (Gregorian) Hoc corpus quod pro vobis tradetur This is my body which is given up for you
  • Hymns: TIS 341 My song is love unknown LOVE UNKNOWN; At the lamb’s high feast we sing
  • Procession to the altar of repose: Pange lingua Sing my tongue
  • Organ Prelude: O Sacred Head (D. Buxtehude 1637-1707)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Friday, 30 March 2018 3PM Good Friday CHOIR
Is 52.13-53.12; Heb 4.14-16,5.7-9; Jn 18.1-19 -19.42

The organ will be silent to encourage reflection.

    • Veneration of the cross: Improperia (reproaches, T.L. Victoria); Miserere (Allegri); Jesus, remember me (Taizé)
    • Motet Ante-Communio: Ne Irascaris and Civitas sancti (W. Byrd)
Saturday, 31 March 2018 7PM Solemn Easter Vigil CHOIR

The Service of Light

  • Easter Proclamation (Exultet)

The Liturgy of the Word

Gn 1:1-2:2; Ex 14:15-15:1; Is 55:1-11; Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Rom 6:3-11; Mk 16:1-7

  • Mass setting: Missa de angelis (Gregorian); Mass Shalom
  • Motet: Sicut cervus (Palestrina)

The Liturgy of Baptism

  • Motet: I saw water (John Ross)

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

  • Motet: Cantate Domino (G. Pitoni)
  • Communio: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
  • Hymns: By your kingly power RUGGIERO (Connolly), Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour BRYN CALFARIA
  • Solemn dismissal with double Alleluia
  • Organ Voluntary: Grand Choeur – Theodore Dubois (1837-1924) 

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 1 April 2018 10AM Mass of Easter Day CHOIR
Acts 10.34,37-43; Col 3.1-4; Jn 20.1-9

  • Introit: Resurrexi, et adhuc tecum sum…/ I am risen, and I am always with you, alleluia; you have placed your hand upon me, alleluia; your wisdom has been shown to be most wonderful, alleluia, alleluia. O Lord, you have searched me and known me; you know when I sit down and when I rise up.
  • Mass setting: Missa in Angustiis (‘Nelson’, Haydn)
  • Motets: (dedication): I saw water (John Ross); Laudate Dominum (Mozart)
  • Communio:  Pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus, alleluia: itaque epulemur in azymis sinceritatis et veritatis… Christ, our paschal Lamb has been sacrificed for us, alleuia; therefore , let us keep the feast by sharing the unleavened bread of uprightness and truth, alleluia.
  • Hymns: Victimae paschali laudes Bring all ye dear bought nations LASST UNS ERFREUEN; Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour BRYN CALFARIA
  • Solemn dismissal with double Alleluia
  • Organ Prelude: Fantasy on “Easter Hymn” – William Harris (1883-1973)
  • Organ Offertorium: Trio in ‘D’ – Friedrich Schneider (1786-1853)
  • Organ Voluntary: Grand Choeur – Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 8 April 2018 10am 2nd Sunday of Easter (Quasimodo) CANTOR
Acts 4:32-35; 1Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20.19-31

  • Introit: Quasi modo geniti infantesAs newborn babes, alleuia, long for pure spiritual milk, alleluia. Rejoice in God our helper, shout for joy to the God of Jacob
  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory: Now the green blade riseth
  • Communio: Mitte manum tuam, et cognosce loca clavorum . . .Stretch forth your hand and feel where the nails were, alleluia; and be not doubtful but believing
  • Hymns: TIS 362 Jesus Christ is ris’n today EASTER HYMN; Humbly we adore thee ADORO TE
  • Organ Prelude: Adagio (Symphony 3) – Charles Marie Widor (1844-1937)
  • Organ Offertorium: Kyrie – Giovanni Fasolo (c. 1600-c. 1664)
  • Organ Voluntary: Marcia (Symphony 3) – Charles Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 15 April 2018 10am 3rd Sunday of Easter CHOIR
Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; 1Jn 2:1-5; Lk 24:35-48

  • Mass setting: Missa Brevis in F (Andrea Gabrieli)
  • Motet: Cantate Domino (G. Pitoni)
  • Communio: (Ps 95.2) Cantate Domino, alleuia, benedicite nomen eius; bene nuntiate te de die in diem salutare euis. . . Sing unto the Lord, alleluia, sing to the Lord, bless his name; proclaim his salvation day after day, alleluia
  • Hymns: TIS 384 Through the Red Sea brought at last STRAF’ MICH NICHT; Humbly we adore thee ADORO TE
Sunday, 22 April 2018 10am 4th Sunday of Easter CHOIR
Acts 4.8-12; 1Jn 3.1-2; Jn 10.11-18

  • Mass setting: Missa O quam gloriosum (Palaestrina)
  • Motet: Flocks in pastures green abiding (Bach)
  • Communio: (Gregorian Jn 10.14) Ego sum pastor bonus, alleluia: et cognosco oves meas, et cognoscunt me meae, alleluia, alleluia. I am the good shepherd says the Lord. I know my sheep and my own know me, alleluia, alleluia.
  • Hymns: Shepherd of Souls NEUMARK; TIS 10 The Lord’s my Shepherd CRIMOND
  • Organ Prelude: Toccata VI Tono – Annibale of Padua (1527-1575)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude in ‘e’ – Henry Smart (1813-1879)
  • Organ Voluntary: Processional – Alan Tregaskis (1918-1993)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 29 April 2018 10am 5th Sunday of Easter CANTOR
Acts 9.26-31; 1 Jn 3.18-24; Jn 15. 1-18

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio: (Gregorian, Jn 15.5) Ego sum vitis vera et vos palmites, qui manet in me, et ego in eo, hic fert fructum multum, alleluia, alleluia. I am the true vine and you are the branches; those who abide in me and I in them, they shall bear much fruit, alleluia.
  • Hymns: Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour BRYN CALFARIA; TIS 434 Where there is charity and love JEREMY; TIS 517 Hallelujah, sing to Jesus HYFRYDOL
  • Organ Prelude: O Lamb of God all holy BWV 618 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
  • Organ Offertorium: Versus (Magnificat Secundi Toni) – Johannes Speth (1664-1720)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fugue in ‘C’ BWV 564 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 6 May 2018 10am 6th Sunday of Easter CHOIR

Acts 10.25-26, 34-35, 44-48, 1John 4.7-10, Jn 15.9-17

  • Mass setting: Missa Aeterna Christi Munera (Palaestrina)
  • Motet: If ye love me (Tallis)
  • Communio: (Jn15.16) Ego vos elegi de mundo, ut eatis et fructum afferatis…I have chosen you from the world, in order that you might go forth and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should last, alleluia.
  • Hymns: TIS 202 I know that my Redeemer CRÜGER; TIS 432 Christ is made the sure foundation WESTMINSTER ABBEY
  • Organ Prelude: Praeludium (Canon) – M.G. Fischer (1773-1829)
  • Organ Offertorium: Diapason Movement – John Alcock, the elder (1715-1806)
  • Organ Voluntary: Canzona – Domenico Zipoli (1688-1726)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 13 May 2018 10am Ascension
(transferred)
CANTOR
Acts 1:1-11; Eph 1.17-23; Mk 16.15-20

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio: Signa eos qui in me credunt, haec sequentur… These signs will acompany those who believe: they will cast out demons, and when they lay their hands upon the sick, these will recover. Alleluia!
  • Motet: Vergin, tutto amor (F. Durante)
  • Hymns: Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour BRYN CALFARIA; Hail the day that sees him rise CHISELHURST
  • Organ Prelude: Prologue on ‘Ascension’ – Healey Willan (1880-1964)
  • Organ Offertorium: Petit Offertoire – Cesar Frank (1822-1890)
  • Organ Voluntary: Prelude and Fugue in ‘d’ minor – Clara Schumann (1819-1896)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday 20 May 2018 10AM Pentecost CHOIR
Acts 2:1-11; Gal 5:16-25; Jn 15:26-27, 16:12-15

  • Mass setting: Missa O quam gloriosum (Victoria)
  • Sequence: Holy Spirit, Lord of Light
  • Motet: Dum complerentur (Palaestrina)
  • Communio: (Gregorian) Factus est repente de caelo sonus advenientis spiritus vehementis, ubi erant sedentes, alleluia: et repleti sunt omnes Spiritu Sancto, loquentes magnalia Dei, alleluia The sound of rushing wind came suddenly from heaven where they were sitting: Alleluia! And they were filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking all the great wonders of God: Alleluia!
  • Hymns: TIS 398 Come Down, O Love Divine DOWN AMPNEY; TIS 572 (ii) O thou who camest from above HEREFORD
  • Organ Prelude: O Jesus Christ, Thou fount of grace – Bedrich Janácek (1920-2007)
  • Organ Offertorium: Hymnus ‘Come Creator Spirit’ – Antonio de Cabezón (1510-1566)
  • Organ Voluntary: Come Holy Ghost (Fantasia) BWV651 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 27 May 2018 10am Trinity Sunday CHOIR
Deut 4:32-34, 39-40; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

  • Mass setting: Mass for 3 voices (W. Byrd)
  • Motet: Verily, verily I say unto you (Thomas Tallis)
  • Communio:  Data est mihi omnis potestas in caelo et in terra, alleluia: euntes, docete omnes gentes, baptizantes eos in nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, alleluia. All power has been given to me in heaven and on earth, alleluia; go therefore and teach all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, alleluia.
  • Hymns: TIS 132 Holy, Holy, Holy NICEA; TIS 125 The God of Abraham praise YIGDAL
  • Organ Prelude: Largo – Jean Marie Leclair (1697-1764)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude in ‘b’ – Philip Moore (b. 1943)
  • Organ Voluntary: Hymne d’Actions de graces ‘Te Deum’ – Jean Langlais (1907-1991)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 3 June 2018 10am Corpus Christi CHOIR
Ex 24:3-8; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

  • Mass setting: Missa Aeterna Christi Munera (Palestrina)
  • Sequence: Lo the Angels’ food is given
  • Motet: Jesu dulcis memoria (T.L. Victoria)
  • Communio: (Jn 6.57) Qui manducat carnem meam, et bibit sanguinem meum, in me manet, et ego in eo dicit Dominus Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in them says the Lord.
  • Hymns: TIS 585 I heard the Voice of Jesus say KINGSFOLD; TIS 641 This is my will, my one command SUANTRAI
  • Organ Prelude: Le Banquet Celeste – Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992)
  • Organ Offertorium: Lento – Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
  • Organ Voluntary: Processional – William Matthias (1934-1992)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 10 June 2018 10AM 10th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Gen 3:9-15; 2Cor 4:13-5:1; Mk 3:20-35

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Motet: Hear my Crying O Lord – Dvořák (1841-1904)
  • Communio: Quicumque fecerit voluntatem Patris mei, qui in caelis est: ipse meus frater, soror, et mater est, dicit Dominus. Whosoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother, my sister and my mother, says the Lord.
  • Hymns: TIS 59 All people that on earth do dwell OLD 100TH; TIS 457 The Church’s one foundation AURELIA
  • Organ Prelude: Introductory Voluntary – Christian Rudolph (1801-1829)
  • Organ Offertorium: Christe – Girolamo Cavazzoni (c. 1525-c.1577)
  • Organ Voluntary: Prelude ‘St Anne’ BWV 552 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 17 June 2018 10AM 11th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Ezek 17:22-24; 2 Cor 5:6-10; Mk 4:26-34

  • Mass setting: Mass in A (H. Darke)
  • Motet: Beati mundo corde (William Byrd) 
  • Communio: (Ps 26.4) Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram: Ut inhabitatem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitae meae One thing have I required of the Lord, this I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life
  • Hymns: TIS 495 Father we give you thanks SPIRITUS VITAE; TIS 217 Love divine, all loves excelling (tune: TIS 590 BLAENWERN)
  • Organ Prelude: Ricercare 1 Tono – Luzzasco Luzzaschi (1545-1607)
  • Organ Offertorium: Ave Maris Stella, Verset 3 – Joseph Bonnet (1884-1944)
  • Organ Voluntary: Crown Imperial – William Walton (1902-1983)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 24 June 2018 10AM Nativity of St John the Baptist CHOIR
Is 49:1-6; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80

  • Mass setting: Missa O quam gloriosum (Victoria)
  • Motet: Benedictus Deus Israel (W. Byrd)
  • Communio: Tu puer, propheta Altissimi vocaberis; praeibis enim ante faciem Domini parare vias eius. You, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways.
  • Hymns: TIS 456 Your hand, O God, has guided THORNBURY; TIS 446 Glorious things of you are spoken ABBOT’S LEIGH
  • Organ Prelude: Kyrie BWV 669 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
  • Organ Offertorium: Trio in ‘D’ – Johann Vierling (1750-1813)
  • Organ Voluntary: Toccata and Fugue in ‘F’ – Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 1 July 2018 10AM 13th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Wis 1.13-15, 2.23-24; 2 Cor 8.7,9,13-15; Mk 5.21-43 (The daughter of Jairus and the resurrection of the dead)

  • Mass setting: Missa Secunda (Hassler)
  • Motet: I am the resurrection and the life (Orlando Gibbons)
  • Communio: (Ps 30) Inclina aurem tuam, accelera, ut eruas nos Lend your ear and make haste to rescue us:
  • Hymns: TIS 456 Your hand, O God, has guided THORNBURY; TIS 641 This is my will, my one command SUANTRAI
  • Organ Prelude: Prelude No. 3 in ‘G’ – Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
  • Organ Offertorium: Fughetta in ‘A’ – Charles Burney (1726-1814)
  • Organ Voluntary: Bells (from 3 Characteristic Pieces) – Jean Langlais (1907-1991)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 8 July 2018 10AM 14th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Ezek 2.2-5; 2Cor 12.7-10; Mk 6.1-6 (a prophet despised in his own country)

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Introit: We wait for thy loving kindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple. O God according to thy name so is thy praise until the world’s end. Thy right hand is full of righteousness. Alleluia.
  • Motet (Offertory): Psalm 121:1-8: I will lift mine eyes (A. Dvorak)
  • Communio: (Gregorian)  Gustate et videte, quoniam suavis est Dominus: beatus vir, qui sperat in eo Taste and see the goodness of the Lord: Blessed is the man who hopes in the Lord
  • Hymns: TIS 464 Seek, O seek the Lord VENANTIUS; TIS 584 (i) Just as I am SAFFRON WALDEN
  • Organ Prelude: Jesu, Joy – Johann Walther (1684-1748)
  • Organ Offertorium: Christ, He is my life – F.W. Marpurg (1718-1795)
  • Organ Voluntary: Scherzo in ‘g’ minor – Enrico Bossi (1861-1925)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 15 July 2018 10AM 15th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Amos 7.12-15; Eph 1.3-14; Mk 6.7-13 (the calling and sending of the twelve)

  • Mass setting: Missa L’homme armé (Palestrina)
  • Motet: Cantique de Jean Racine (Faure)
  • Communio: Passer invenit sibi domum, et turtur nidum, ubi reponat pullos suos: altaria tua Domine virtutum, Rex meus, et Deus meus: beati qui habitant in domo tua, in saeculum saeculi laudabunt te The sparrow has found herself a home and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young; at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God! Happy are those who dwell in your house. They will praise you forever and ever.
  • Hymns: TIS 485 My God, accept my heart this day BELMONT; TIS 641 This is my will, my one command SUANTRAI
  • Organ Prelude: Prière à Notre-Dame (Suite Gothique) – Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)
  • Organ Offertorium: Plain-chant – Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)
  • Organ Voluntary: Toccata (Suite Gothique) – Léon Boëllmann (1862-1897)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 22 July 2018 10AM 16th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Jer 23:1-6; Eph 2:13-18; Mk 6:30-34 (sheep without a shepherd)

  • Mass setting: Missa Brevis (Palestrina)
  • Motet: The Lord is My Shepherd (Goodall)
  • Communio: (ps 50.21) Acceptabis sacrificium iustititiae, oblationes et holocausta, super altare tuum, Domine You shall accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations and burnt offerings upon your altar Lord.
  • Hymns: Shepherd of Souls NEUMARK; TIS 495 Father, we give you thanks SPRITUS VITAE
  • Organ Prelude: Diapason Movement – William Goodwin (d. 1784)
  • Organ Offertorium: In nomine – Richard Allwood (16th century)
  • Organ Voluntary: Final (from Four Pieces) – Flor Peeters (1903-1986)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 29 July 2018 10AM 17th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
2 Kings 4:42-44; Eph 4:1-6; Jn 6.1-5 (feeding the multitudes)

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Motet: Panis Angelicus (C. Franck)
  • Communio: (Prov 3.9-10) Honora Dominum de tua substantia… Honour the lord with your substance and with the first fruits of all your produce; then shall your barns be filled with abundance
  • Hymns: TIS 598, Dear Father, Lord of humankind REPTON; TIS 510 My God, your table now is spread t. TIS 342 ROCKINGHAM
  • Organ Prelude: Largo (from Four Pieces) – Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
  • Organ Offertorium: Primer Tono (Anon. Portuguese)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fantasia in ‘c’ minor (5-part) BWV 562 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 5 August 2018 10AM 18th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35 Whoever comes to me will never be hungry

  • Mass setting: Missa Pater Noster (Palaestrina)
  • Motet: Venite Comedite Come eat the bread and drink the wine I have prepared for you (William Byrd)
  • Communio: (Wis 16.20) Panem de caelo dedisti nobis Domine, habentem omne delectamentum, et omnem saporem suavitatis You have given us bread from heaven, O Lord, containing in itself all delight, and every flavour of sweetness
  • Hymns: TIS 569 Guide me O thou great redeemer CWM RHONDDA; O saving victim MELCOMBE
  • Organ Prelude: Prélude du premier ton – Nicolas Gigault (1625-1707)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude in ‘C’ – Alan Rawsthorne (b. 1929)
  • Organ Voluntary: Dialogue sur les grands jeux (Mass for the Convents) – François Couperin (1668-1733)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 12 August 2018 10AM 19th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
1 Kng 19.4-8, Eph 4.30-5.2, Jn 6.41-51 I am the living bread come down from heaven

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Motet: Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
  • Communio: (Gregorian) Panis quem ego dedero, caro mea est pro saeculi vita The bread which I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.
  • Hymns: Christ is the bread of life BREAD OF LIFE, TIS 529 By your priestly power, O risen lord TRAVALLI
  • Organ Prelude: Pastorale – Sydney Watson (1903-1991)
  • Organ Offertorium: Kyrie – François Couperin (1668-1733)
  • Organ Voluntary: Chorale Improvisation on ‘O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort’ – Sigrid Karg-Ebert (1877-1933)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 19 August 2018 10AM 20th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Prov 9.1-6, Eph 5.15-20, Jn 6.51-58 My flesh is real food and my blood is real drink

  • Mass setting: Missa O quam gloriosum (Victoria)
  • Motets: Ego sum panis vivus (Palestrina); Ave maris stella (C. Willcock, for BVM)
  • Communio: (Jn 6.57) Qui manducat carnem meam, et bibit sanguinem meum, in me manet, et ego in eo dicit Dominus Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in them says the Lord.
  • Hymns: Shepherd of Souls NEUMARK; TIS 501 Sing my tongue HOLYWOOD
  • Organ Prelude: Organ Sonata 3 (2nd mvt) – Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
  • Organ Offertorium: Magnificat Sesti Toni – Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
  • Organ Voluntary: Der Papst-Hymnus – Franz Liszt (1811-1886)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 26 August 2018 10AM 21st Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Josh 24:1-2, 15-18; Eph 5:21-32; Jn 6.60-69 Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life

  • Mass setting: Mass in F (H. Darke)
  • Motet: Declare his honour (Purcell)
  • Communio: Qui manducat carnem meam, et bibit sanguinem meum, in me manet, et ego in eo dicit Dominus. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in them, says the Lord.
  • Hymns:  TIS 457 The church’s one foundation AURELIA; TIS 522 Come my way, my truth, my life THE CALL
  • Organ Prelude: Adagio – Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude – Wilhelm V. Volkmar (1812-1887)
  • Organ Voluntary: Allein Gott in der Hoh’ sei Ehr’ BWV 675 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 2 September 2018 10AM 22nd Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Deut 4:1-2, 6-8; James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 You put aside the commandment of God to cling to human traditions

  • Mass setting: Missa Christum Regem Adoremus (G. Tipping)
  • Motet: Ach, arme Welt (Brahms)
  • Communio: Domine memorabor justitiae tuae solius: Deus, docuisti me a juventute mea, et usque in senectam et senium, Deus, ne derelinquas me. O Lord I will tell of yor mighty justice: O God you have taught me from my youth; and now that I am old and grey, O God, forsake me not.
  • Hymns: TIS 242 Lord of the dance LORD OF THE DANCE; O breathe on me, Breath of God ST COLUMBA
  • Organ Prelude: Communion – Charles Tournemire (1870-1939)
  • Organ Offertorium: Praeludium – Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)
  • Organ Voluntary: Toccata (1627) – Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 9 September 2018 10AM 23rd Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Is 35.4-7, James 2.1-5, Mk 7.31-37 He makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio:  Vovete, et reddite Domino Deo vestro, omnes qui in circuiti eius affertis munera: terrabili, et ei qui aufert spiritum principum: terribili apud omnes reges terrae Make vows to the Lord your God, and accomplish them, all you who gather around Him to present offerings; to the awesome God who takes away the life of princes; he is greatly feared by all the kings of the earth.
  • Hymns: TIS 211 (i) Jesu lover of my soul ABERYSTWYTH; TIS 585 I heard the voice of Jesus say KINGSFOLD; TIS 145 The king of love my shepherd is DOMINUS REGIT ME
  • Organ Prelude: Church Prelude 2 – Alfred E. Floyd (1877-1974)
  • Organ Offertorium: Trio in ‘E’ – Jacques Lemmens (1823-1881)
  • Organ Voluntary: Carillon – Louis Vierne (1870-1937)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 16 September 2018 10AM 24th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Is 50:5-9; James 2:14-18; Mk 8:27-35 You are the Christ. The Son of man is destined to suffer grievously

  • Mass setting: Missa Brevis in F (Andrea Gabrieli)
  • Motet: I was glad (C.H.H. Parry)
  • Communio: (Matt. 6:24Qui vult venire post me, abneget semetipsum, et tollat crucem suam, et sequatar me. If anyone wishes to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
  • Hymns: TIS 59 All people that on earth do dwell OLD 100TH; Jesus my Lord, my God my all EUCHARIST
  • Organ Prelude: Musette (from Organ Concerto) – G.F. Handel (1685-1759)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude in ‘A’ – Alan Ridout (1934-1996)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fugue in ‘D’ BWV 532 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 23 September 2018 10AM 25th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Wis 2:12, 17-20; James 3:16-4:3; Mk 9:30-37 The Son of man will be delivered. If anyone wants to make himself first, he must make himself the servant of all

  • Mass setting: Messe Basse (Fauré)
  • Motet: Cantique de Jean Racine (Fauré)
  • Communio: (Ps 118) Tu mandasti mandata tua custodiri nimis: utinam dirigantur viae meae, ad custodiendas iustificationes tuas. You have ordered your commandments be kept diligently; O, that my ways may be guided towards the keeping of your statutes.
  • Hymns: TIS 598 Dear Father, lord of humankind REPTON; TIS 581(i) Just as I am, without one plea SAFFRON WALDEN
  • Organ Prelude: Adagio – W. Mozart (1756-1791)
  • Organ Offertorium: A Poyncte – Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)
  • Organ Voluntary: Tuba Tune – Craig S. Lang (1891-1971)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 30 September 2018 10AM 26th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Num 11:25-29; James 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 Whoever is not against us is for us

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio: Memento verbi tui servo tuo, Domine in quo mihi spem dedisti: haec me consolata est in humilitate mea. Be mindful of your word to your servant, O Lord, in which you caused me to hope: this has been my comfort in my affliction.
  • Hymns: TIS 59 All people that on earth do dwell OLD 100TH; TIS 465 My God accept my heart this day tune 514, BELMONTTIS 581(i) Just as I am, without one plea SAFFRON WALDEN
  • Organ Prelude: Récit de Hautbois – Louis Lefébure-Wely (1817-1869)
  • Organ Offertorium: Prelude in ‘g’ minor – Johannes Barend Litzau (1822-1893)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fanfare (for St Michael) – Guy Eldridge (1904-1976)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 7 October 2018 10am Patronal Festival of St Francis (transferred) CHOIR
Sir 50:1, 3-4, 6-7; Gal 6:14-18; Mt 11:25-30

You have hidden these things from the clever, and have revealed them to mere children

  • Introit: (Gregorian, from the Seraphic Missal) Gaudeamus omnes in Domino, diem festum celebrantes sub honoris beati Francisci de cuius solemnitate gaudent angeli, et collaudant Filium Dei Let us all rejoice in the Lord and keep the festival in honour of blessed Francis. Let us join with the angels in joyful praise of the Son of God
  • Mass setting: Missa Pax et Bonum (Richard Connolly)
  • Motet: Os Justi (Bruckner)
  • Communio: (Romans 8.18) Non sunt condignae passiones huis temporis ad futuram gloriam, quae revelabitur in nobis The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared to the glory which shall be revealed to us (from the Seraphic Missal)
  • Hymns: TIS 100 All Creatures of our God and King LASST UNS ERFEUEN; TIS 607 Make me a channel of your peace CHANNEL OF PEACE; TIS 127 Holy God we praise your name GROSSER GOTT
  • Organ Prelude: Récit la deuxième tonalité – Jacques Boyvin (1649-1706)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude in ‘g’ – Henry Smart (1813-1879)
  • Organ Voluntary: Toccata in ‘b’ – Eugène Gigout (1844-1925)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 14 October 2018 10AM 28th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Wis 7:7-11; Heb 4:12-13; Mk 10:17-30 Go sell everything you own, and come follow me

  • Mass setting: Roman Missal
  • Communio:  Aufer a me opprobrium et contemptum, quia mandata tua exquisivi, Domine: nam et testimonia tua meditatio mea est. Remove from me all scorn and contempt, for I have kept your commandments; for your law is the object of my meditation.
  • Hymns: TIS 474 Here in the place GATHER US IN; Be not afraid BE NOT AFRAIDTIS 560(i) All my hope on God is founded MICHAEL
  • Organ Prelude: Meditation on ‘Maria zu lieben’ – Vernon Griffiths (1894-1985)
  • Organ Offertorium: Verse on the 4th Tone – Giovanni Maria Trabaci (c. 1575-1647)
  • Organ Voluntary: Benedicamus Domino – Domenico Bellando (1868-1922)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 21 October 2018 10AM 29th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Is 53:10-11; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant

  • Mass setting: Missa Alme Pater (Andrew Millington)
  • Motet: Meditabor in mandatis tuis (Palaestrina)
  • Communio: (Gregorian, Ps 8) Domine Dominus noster, quam admirabile est nomen tuum in universa terra O Lord our governor, how admirable is your name in all the earth
  • Hymns: TIS 347 We sing the praise of him who died BOW BRICKHILL; Sweet Sacrament Divine DIVINUM MYSTERIUM 
  • Organ Prelude: Prelude in ‘a’ – Gustav Merkel (1827-1885)
  • Organ Offertorium: Récit de Nazard (1681/2-1738)
  • Organ Voluntary: Cornet Voluntary in ‘G’ Henry Heron (c.1730-c.1795)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 28 October 2018 10AM 30th Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Jer 31:7-9; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 Master, let me see again.

  • Mass setting: Missa Orbis Factor (Victoria)
  • Motet: Tu lumen et splendor Patris (Victoria)
  • Communio: (Gregorian, ps 19) Laetabimur in salutari tuo: et in nomini Domini Dei nostri magnificabimur We shall rejoice in your salvation; and in the name of the lord our God we shall place our pride
  • Hymns: TIS 446 Glorious things of you are spoken ABBOT’S LEIGH; TIS 145 The king of love my shepherd is DOMINUS REGIT ME
  • Organ Prelude: Canzona XXI – Fiorenzo Maschera (1540-1584)
  • Organ Offertorium: The Angel’s Song – Peter Hurford (b. 1930)
  • Organ Voluntary: Prelude and Fugue in ‘A’ BWV 536 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 4 November 2018 10AM 31st Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Deut 6:2-6; Heb 7:23-28; Mk 12:28-34

  • Mass setting: Mass in A (H. Darke)
  • Motet: Greater Love hath no man (Ireland)
  • Communio: Gregorian, Ps 15) Notas mihi fecisti vias vitae: adimplebis me laetitia cum vultu tuo, Domine You have made know unto me the ways of life; you will fill me with joy at the sight of your countenance O Lord.
  • Hymns: TIS 217, Love Divine all loves excelling HYFRYDOL; TIS 641 This is my will, my one command SUANTRAI
  • Organ Prelude: Prière – Eric Satie (1866-1925)
  • Organ Offertorium: Antienne du 1er mode – Vincent d’ Indy (1851-1931)
  • Organ Voluntary: Placare Christe Servulus – Marcel Dupre (1886-1971)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 11 November 2018 10AM 32nd Sunday in Ord. Time(B) Year of Mark CANTOR
1 Kng 17:10-16; Heb 9:24-28; Mk 12:38-44

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: He shall feed his flock (from Messiah, G.F. Handel)
  • Communio: (Ps 23) Dominus regit me, et nihil mihi deerit in locu pascuae ibi me The Lord is my shepherd, therefore I lack nothing, in pastures green he leads me to refresh me
  • Hymns: TIS 386 By your Kingly power, O Risen Lord RUGGIERO; TIS 539 Gift of finest wheat FINEST WHEAT
  • Organ Prelude: In Memoriam – Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
  • Organ Offertorium: Abide with us, O Lord Jesus Christ – Marcel Dupre (1886-1971)
  • Organ Voluntary: Elegy – George Thalben-Ball (1896-1987)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 18 November 2018 10AM 33rd Sunday in Ord. Time (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Dan 12:1-3; Heb 10:11-14,18; Mk 13:24-32

  • Mass setting: Missa Brevis in F (Gabrieli)
  • Motet: Denn Er hat Seinen Engeln (Mendelssohn) 
  • Communio: Amen Dico Vobis: Amen I say to you, whatever you ask in your prayers, believe that you shall receive it, and it shall be granted unto you
  • Hymns: Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour BRYN CALFARIA, Christ is the world’s redeemer MOVILLE
  • Organ Prelude: Folk Tune – Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)
  • Organ Offertorium: Trio in ‘C’ – Heinrich Reimann (1850-1906)
  • Organ Voluntary: Passacaglia – Josef Rheinberger (1839- 1901)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 25 November 2018 10AM Christ the King CHOIR
Dan 7:13-14; Apoc 1:5-8; Jn 18:33-37 It is you who say that I am a king

  • Introit: Dignus est agnus Worthy is the lamb (Gregorian)
  • Mass setting: Messe sans regretz (B. Shelley); Mass VIII (de Angelis)
  • Motet: O Rex gloriae (Marenzio)
  • Communio: Sedebit Dominus Rex in aeternum: Dominus benedicet populo suo in pace The Lord shall sit on his royal throne forever: the Lord will bless his people with peace
  • Hymns: TIS 228 Crown him with many crowns DIADEMATA; TIS 497 Let all mortal flesh keep silence PICARDY; TIS 127 Holy God we praise your name GROSSER GOTT
  • Organ Prelude: Christ, He is my life – Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg (1718-1795)
  • Organ Offertorium: Prelude in ‘G’ – Francis Linley (1771-1800)
  • Organ Voluntary: Toccata in ‘F’  BWV 540 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 2 December 2018 10AM 1st Sunday of Advent (C) Year of Luke CHOIR
Jer 33:14-16; 1Thess 3:12-4.2; Lk 21.25-28,34-36 Your liberation is near at hand

  • Introit: Ad te levavi To You have I lifted up my soul: in You, O my God, I put my trust, let me not be ashamed…
  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Motet: Lo, how a Rose e’er blooming (Michael Praetorius)
  • Communio (plainchant, Psalm 84): Dominus dabit benignitatem: et terra nostra dabit fructum suum The Lord will give goodness, and the earth shall yield her fruit
  • Hymns: Advent Prose (Rorate Caeli); TIS 264 Hark! A herald voice is calling MERTON
  • Organ Prelude: Noël – Charles Chauvet (1837-1871)
  • Organ Voluntary: Wachet Auf – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 9 December 2018 10AM 2nd Sunday of Advent (C) Year of Luke CANTOR
Baruch 5:1-9; Phil 1:3-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6 – All people will see God’s salvation

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Communio: (Gregorian, Bar 5.5, 4.36) Jerusalem surge, et sta in excelso, et vide jucunditatem quae veniet tibi a Deo tuo.Arise, 0 Jerusalem, and stand on high; and behold the joy that shall come to you from your God.
  • Hymns:  Advent Prose (Rorate Caeli); TIS 265 O Come O Come Emmanuel VENI EMMANUEL; TIS 497 Let all mortal flesh keep silence PICARDY
  • Organ Prelude: Flute Piece – George Green (18th century)
  • Organ Voluntary: Noël Swisse – Louis-Claude d’Aquin (1694-1772)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 16 December 2018 10AM 3rd Sunday of Advent (GAUDETE) CHOIR
Zeph 3:14-18; Phil 4:4-7; Lk 3:10-18 – What must we do?

  • Introit: Gaudete in Domino semper: iterum dico, gaudete: modestia vestra nota sit omnibus hominibus: Dominus prope est… Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice. Let your forbearance be known to all people. The Lord is at hand. Do not be anxious over anything, but in all manner of prayer, let your requests be made known unto God.
  • Mass setting: Mass for 5 Voices (W. Byrd)
  • Motet: O Thou the central orb (Orlando Gibbons)
  • Communio: (Gregorian, Is 35.4)  Dicite pusillanimes confortamini et nollite timere: ecce Deus noster veniet, et salvabit nos Say to those whose hearts are frightened: Be strong, fear not! Here is our God.
  • Hymns: TIS 265 O Come, O come Emmanuel VENI EMMANUEL; Lo He comes with clouds descending HELMSLEY
  • Organ Prelude: From heaven above to earth – Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fantasia on ‘Veni Emmanuel’ – Heathcote Statham (1889-1973)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 23 December 2018 10AM 4th Sunday of Advent (C) Year of Luke CHOIR
Mic 5.1-4, Heb 10.5-10, Lk 1.39-44 – Why should I be honoured with a visit from the mother of my Lord?

  • Mass setting: Missa orbis factor (Victoria)
  • Motet: O radiant dawn (J. MacMillan)
  • Communio: Ecce virgo concipiet et pariet filium et vocabitur nomen eius Emmanuel. Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel.
  • Hymns: Of the Father’s Heart Begotten (Willcocks); Lo He comes with clouds descending HELMSLEY
  • Organ Prelude: Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her BWV 606 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
  • Organ Voluntary: Toccata “Vom Himmel hoch” – Garth Edmundson (1900-1971)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Tuesday, 25 December 2018 Midnight Midnight Mass of the Nativity CHOIR
Is 9:1-7; Titus 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 To you is born this day… a saviour, who is the Messiah, the Lord

Carols before the mass (starting 11.30 pm)

  • Carol singing at 11.30pm (Dec 24) with the Proclamation of light (Lucernarium)
  • Introit: (Gregorian) Dominus díxit ad me: Fílius méus es tu, égo hódie génui te. Quare fremuérunt géntes: et pópuli meditáti sunt inánia? The Lord has said to me: You are My Son, this day have I begotten You. Why have the Gentiles raged, and the people devised vain things?
  • Midnight Mass setting: Missa O Magnum Mysterium (Victoria)
  • Motets: O Magnum Mysterium (Lauridsen)
  • Hymns and Carols: Of the Father’s Love Begotten; Silent Night; O Come all Ye Faithful
  • Communion: (Ps 110) In splendoribus sanctorum, ex utero ante luciferum genui te In the brightness of the saints, from the womb before the dawn I begot you.
  • Organ Offertorium: All my heart this night rejoices – Johann Walther (1684-1748)
  • Organ Voluntary: Cantique de Noël (O Holy Night) – Adolphe Adam (1803-1856)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Tuesday, 25 December 2018 10AM Solemn Mass of Christmas Day (with Orchestra) CHOIR
Is 52:7-10; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory

  • Introit: (Gregorian) Puer natus est nobis, et filius datus est nobis, cujus imperium super humerum ejus et vocabitur nomen ejus, magni consilii Angelus. A child is born to us, and a Son is given to us: Whose government is upon His shoulder: and His Name shall be called, the Angel of Great Counsel.
  • Mass setting: Coronation Mass (Mozart)
  • Motet: Salve Puerule (Charpentier)
  • Communio: Viderunt omnes fines terrae salutare Dei nostri. All the ends of the world have seen the salvation of our God.
  • Hymns and Carols: Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Away in a manger, O Come All Ye Faithful
  • Organ Prelude: Cradle Song – Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995)
  • Organ Offertorium: Noël “Chantons je vous prie” – Nicolas le Bègue (1630-1702)
  • Organ Voluntary: In Dulci Jubilo BWV 729 – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

Sunday, 30 December 2018 10AM The Holy Family (C) Year of Luke CANTOR

1 Sam 1: 20–22, 24–281 Jn 3: 1–2, 21–24; Lk 2.41-52

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Communio: Fili, quid fecisti nobis sic? Ego et pater tuus dolentes quaerebamus te. Quid est quod me quaerebatis? Nesciebatis quia in his quae Patris mei sunt oportet me esse? My son, why have you treated us so? Your father and I have been anxiously looking for you. How is it that you were seeking me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business?
  • Hymns: TIS 304 O come all ye faithful ADESTE FIDELES; TIS 319 Child in the manger BUNESSAN; TIS 311 Silent Night SILENT NIGHT
  • Organ Prelude: Noël Angevin – Cesar Franck (1822-1890)
  • Organ Offertorium: Interlude in ‘Ab’ -Charles Chauvet (1837-1871)
  • Organ Voluntary: Tambourin sur des Noëls – Jean J. Charpentier (1734-1794)

Organist: Bransby Byrne

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