Music 2026

Music for 2026, Lectionary cycle A (Matthew)

Below is a record of music for 2026. Any future entries are suggested music; the schedule will be altered during the year as necessary by the Director of Music.

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Sunday, 4 January 2026, 10AM The Epiphany of the Lord CANTOR
Is 60:1-6; Eph 3:2,3:5-6: Mt 2:1-12

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: Three kings from Persian lands afar (Cornelius)
  • Communio: (Gregorian Mt 2.2) 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: As with gladness men of old DIX; O little town of Bethlehem FOREST GREEN
  • Organ Prelude: Prose pour l’Epiphanie – Jean Jacques Charpentier (1734-1794)
  • Organ Voluntary: Fantasia ‘In dulci jubilo’ – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Sunday, 11 January 2026, 10AM The Baptism of the Lord CANTOR
Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Mt 3:13-17

  • Mass setting: Mass in Bb (Lemmens)
  • Offertory Motet: Laudate Dominum (Charles Gounod)
  • Communio (Gregorian Mt 2.2): Omnes qui in Christo baptizati estis, Christum induistis, alleluia As many of you who have been baptized in Christ have put on Christ
  • Hymns: Joy to the world ANTIOCH; When Jesus came to be baptized WINCHESTER NEW
  • Organ Prelude: Noël Alsacien – Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
  • Organ Voluntary: Noël X in ‘G’ major – Louis-Claude d’Aquin (1694-1772)
Sunday, 18 January 2026 10AM 2nd Sun in Ord. time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR

Is 49:3, 5-6; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • 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: I heard the voice of Jesus say KINGSFOLD; Blessed Jesus at your word LIEBSTER JESU; Blest are the pure in heart FRANCONIA
Sunday, 25 January 2026 10AM 3rd Sun in Ord. time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR

Is 8:23—9:3; 1 Cor 1:10-13, 17; Mt 4:12-23

  • 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: Sing all creation ISTE CONFESSOR; Hail to the Lord’s anointed CRÜGER; Blessed Jesus at your word LIEBSTER JESU
  • Organ Prelude: Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern -E.F. Richter (1808-1879)
  • Organ Voluntary: Choral Song – S.S. Wesley (1810-1876)
Sunday, 1 February 2026 10AM 4th Sun in Ord. time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Zeph 2:3, 3:12-13; Ps 145:7-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12 Happy are the poor in spirit

  • Mass setting: Missa Aeterna Christi Munera (Palestrina)
  • Motet: Beati mundo corde (Byrd)
  • Communio: Beati mundo corde ( Blessed are the pure in heart)
  • Hymns: Long ago prophets knew PERSONENT HODIE; Love divine, all loves excelling BLAENWERN
  • Organ Prelude: Mit Fried’ und Freud’ ich fahr’ dahin (BWV 616) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
  • Organ Voluntary: Herr Gott, nun schleuss den Himmel auf (BWV 617) – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Sunday, 8 February 2026 10AM 5th Sun in Ord. time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Is 58:7-10; Ps 111:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 You are the light of the world

  • Mass setting: Mass of St Francis (P. Taylor)
  • Offertory: O God of Light CHILTON FOLIAT
  • Communio: Introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum qui laetificat juventum meam. I will go in to the altar of God, to the God who gives joy to my youth.
  • Hymns: Christ be our light CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT; Praise my soul, the King of Heaven PRAISE MY SOUL
  • Organ Prelude: Communion (Eight Pieces) – Basil Harwood  (1859-1949)
  • Organ Voluntary: Voluntary in ‘A’ – John Stanley (1712-1786)
Sunday, 15 February 2026 10AM 6th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Sir 15:15-20; Ps 118:1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34;1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 Such was said to your ancestors, but I am speaking to you

  • Mass setting: Mass in A (Darke)
  • Motet: Os iusti (Bruckner)
  • Communio: (Gregorian, ps 77) 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: This is my will, my one command SUANTRAI; The law of Christ alone can set us free LOVE IS THE FULFILLING
  • Organ Prelude: Canzon dopo l’Epistola Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643)
  • Organ Voluntary: Final – Flor Peeters (1903-1986)
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 7:30PM ASH WEDNESDAY (Lent begins) CHOIR
Joel 2:12-18; 2 Cor 5:20-6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Motets: Sicut cervus (Palestrina)
  • Communio: Qui meditabitur in lege Domini die ac nocte, dabit fructum suum in tempore suo. The one who meditates day and night on the law of the Lord, shall bear fruit in due season.
  • Hymns: Attende Domine (Lent Prose); Forty days and forty nights HEINLEIN
  • Organ Prelude: Interlude for Lent – Norman Gilbert (1912-1975)
  • Organ Voluntary: Aus der Tiefe (HEINLEIN) – Leo Sowerby (1895-1968)
Sunday, 22 February 2026 10AM 1st Sunday of Lent (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Gen 2:7-9,3:1-7; Rom 5:12-19; Mt 4:1-11

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Motet: Remember not Lord our offences (Purcell)
  • Communio: Scapulis suis obumbrabit tibi: The Lord will overshadow you with His shoulders, and under His wings you shall trust: His truth shall surround you with a shield.
  • Hymns: Lent Prose (Attende Domine); May this Lenten discipline LINDFIELD
  • Organ Prelude: O Lord, hear my supplication – Johann Walther (1684-1748)
  • Organ Voluntary: Komm her zu mir, spricht Gottes Sohn – Heinrich von Herzogenberg (1843-1900)
Sunday, 1 March 2026 10AM 2nd Sunday of Lent (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Gen 12:1-4; 2 Tim 1:8-10; Mt 17:1-9 His face shone like the sun

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Motet: Thou knowest, Lord (Purcell)
  • 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); Fairest Lord Jesus ST ELISABETH
Sunday, 8 March 2026 10AM 3rd Sunday of Lent (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Ex 17:3-7; Ps 95:1-2,6-7,8-9; Rom 5:1-2,5-8; Jn 4:5-42

  • Mass setting: Deus genitor alme (Gregorian mass XVIII)
  • Communio: Qui biberit aquam, quam ego do, dicit Dominus Samiratanae, fiet in eo fons aquae salientis in vitam aeternam “Whosoever drinks the water that I shall offer”, said the Lord to the Samaritan woman, “shall have within them a spring of water welling up unto eternal life.”
  • Hymns: Lent Prose (Attende Domine); I heard the voice of Jesus say KINGSFOLD; Forty days and forty nights HEINLEIN
  • Organ Prelude: O my soul rejoice with gladness – Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
  • Organ Voluntary: Trumpet tune in d major. David Johnson (1922-1987)
Sunday, 15 March 2026 10AM 4th Sunday of Lent (LAETARE) CHOIR
1 Sam 16:1,6-7,10-13; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme (Gregorian)
  • Motet: I was glad (Parry)
  • Communio: Lutum fecit ex sputo Dominus, et linivit oculos meos, et abii, et lavi, et vidi, et credidi Deo. The Lord made some clay with his spittle, and he spread it over my eyes; and I went forth, I washed myself, I began to see, and I put my faith in God.
  • Hymns: The King of Love my Shepherd is ST COLUMBA; Bread of the world in mercy broken RENDEZ A DIEU
Sunday, 22 March 2026 10AM 5th Sunday of Lent (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Ezek 37:12-14; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45 I am the resurrection and the life

  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme
  • Motet: I am the resurrection and the life (Gibbons)
  • Communio: Videns Dominus flentes sorores Lazari ad monumentum…When the Lord saw the sisters of Lazarus in tears near the tomb, he wept in the presence of the Jews and cried: “Lazarus, come forth.” And out he came, hands and feet bound, the man who had been dead for four days.
  • Hymns: Lent Prose (Attende Domine);Come my way, my truth, my life THE CALL
Sunday, 29 March 2026 10AM Palm Sunday CHOIR
At the blessing of Palms: Mt 21.1-11
At the mass of the day: Is 50.4-7; Phil 2.6-11; Mt 26.14-27.66

  • Introit Hosanna filio David Hosanna to the Son of David (plainsong)
  • Mass setting: Missa Deus genitor alme
  • Motets: Pueri Hebraeorum (Victoria); Hosanna to the Son of David (Weelkes)
  • Communio: Pater, si non potest hic calix transire Father, if this cup cannot pass away unless I drink it, thy will be done.
  • Hymns: All glory, laud and honour ST THEODULPH; My song is love unknown LOVE UNKNOWN
Thursday, 2 April 2026 7:30PM Maundy Thursday CHOIR
Ex.12.1-8, 11-14; 1Cor. 11.23-26; Jn 13.1-15

  • Mass Setting: Missa de angelis (Gregorian)
  • Motets: Ubi caritas (Gjeilo); O sacrum convivium (Tallis)
  • Communio: (Gregorian) Hoc corpus quod pro vobis tradetur This is my body which is given up for you
  • Hymns: At the Lamb’s high feast we sing; My song is love unknown LOVE UNKNOWN
  • Procession to the altar of repose: Pange lingua (Gregorian); Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart)
Friday, 3 April 2026 3PM Good Friday CHOIR
Is 52.13-53.12; Heb 4.14-16,5.7-9; Jn 18.1-19 -19.42The organ will be silent to encourage reflection.

    • Silence during the prostration
    • Motets:
      • Gospel acclamation: Christus factus est (Bruckner)
      • Veneration of the cross:
        • Popule meus (Victoria);
        • Incipit lamenatatio Jeremiae (Victoria)
        • Christus factus est (Bruckner)
      • Ante-Communio: Crux fidelis (John IV of Portugal)
Saturday, 4 April 2026 7PM Solemn Easter Vigil CHOIR
Gen 1; Ps 103; Ex 14 with ex 15; Isaiah 55 with Is 12; Rom 6.3-11 with Ps 117; Lk 24: 1-12 The Service of Light

  • Solemn Exultet
  • Mass: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)

The Liturgy of the Word

  • Readings and Psalms
  • Gospel Acclamation: triple plainsong

The Liturgy of Baptism and Confirmation

  • Motet: Vidi aquam (Victoria)

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

  • Offertory Motet: Cantate Domino (Pitoni)
  • Communio: Pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus, alleluia.
    Itaque epulemur in azymis sinceritatis et veritatis, alleluia. Christ our Paschal Lamb has been sacrificed, alleluia. Therefore, let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, alleluia.
  • Hymn: Bring, all you dear bought nations LASST UNS ERFREUEN
  • Solemn dismissal with double Alleluia
Sunday, 5 April 2026 10AM Mass of Easter Day CHOIR
Acts 10.34,37-43; Col 3.1-4; Jn 20.1-9

  • Introit: (Gregorian) Resurrexi, et adhuc tecum sum, alleluia: posuisti super me manum tuam, alleluia, mirabilis facta est scientia tua, alleluia. I am risen, and I am always with you, alleluia; you have placed your hand upon me, alleuia; your wisdom has been shown to be most wonderful, alleluia.
  • Mass setting: Mass in G (Schubert)
  • Psalm: This is the day (Willcock)
  • Sequence: Victimae paschali laudes
  • Gospel Acclamation: triple plainsong
  • Motets: Regina caeli (Zelenka)
  • Communio: Pascha nostrum immolatus est Christus, alleluia.
    Itaque epulemur in azymis sinceritatis et veritatis, alleluia. Christ our Paschal Lamb has been sacrificed, alleluia. Therefore, let us keep the feast with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth, alleluia.
  • Hymns: Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour BRYN CALFARIA; All creatures of our God and king LASST UNS ERFREUEN
  • Solemn dismissal with double Alleluia
Sunday, 12 April 2026 10am 2nd Sunday of Easter (Quasimodo) CANTOR
Acts 2:42-47; 1Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20.19-31

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: Now the green blade riseth NOEL NOUVELET
  • Communio: (Gregorian Jn 20.27) Mitte manum tuam, et cognosce loca clavorum alleluia, et noli esse incredulus, sed fidelis alleluia, alleluia. Stretch forth your hand and feel the place where the nails were, alleulia, and be not doubtful but believing, alleluia, alleluia.
  • Hymns: This joyful Eastertide VRUECHTEN; Humbly we adore Thee ADORO TE DEVOTE
Sunday, 19 April 2026 10am 3rd Sunday of Easter CHOIR
Acts 2.14, 22-23, 1Pt 1.17-21; Lk 24.13-35

  • Mass setting: Mass in F (Gabrieli)
  • Motet: Cognoverunt discipuli (Byrd)
  • Communio: Surrexit Dominus, et apparuit Petro, alleluia. The Lord has risen and has appeared to Peter, alleluia.
  • Hymns: At the Lamb’s high feast we sing SALZBURG; Bread of the World RENDEZ A DIEU 
  • Organ Voluntary: Improvisation on a Figured Bass – Camillo de Nardis (1857-1951)

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Sunday, 26 April 2026 10am 4th Sunday of Easter CHOIR
Acts 2:14, 36-41; 1 Pt 2:20-25; Jn 10:1-10

  • Mass setting: Missa Tu es pastor ovium (Belli)
  • Motet: The Lord is my Shepherd (Goodall)
  • 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; The King of Love my Shepherd is DOMINUS REGIT ME
Sunday, 3 May 2026 10am 5th Sunday of Easter CHOIR
Acts 6:1-7; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Tanto tempore vobiscum sum et non cognovistis me? Philippe, qui videt me, videt et Patrem, alleluia. Non credis quia ego in Patre, et Pater in me est? Alleluia, alleluia. Have I been with you so long, and yet you do not know me? Philip, he who sees me, sees the Father. Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? Alleluia, alleluia.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 10 May 2026 10am 6th Sunday of Easter CANTOR
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; 1 Pet 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21 If you love me, you will keep my commandments.

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • Communio: (Gregorian): Non vos relinquam orphanos: veniam ad vos iterum, Alleluia: et gaudebit cor vestrum, Alleluia. I will not leave you orphans: I go away and I come unto you, and your heart shall rejoice alleluia
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 17 May 2026 10am Ascension (transferred) CHOIR
Acts 1:1-11; Ps 46:2-3,6-9; Eph 1:17-23; Mt 28:16-20 All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday 24 May 2026 10AM Pentecost CHOIR
Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor 12: 3-7; 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Sequence: Holy Spirit, God of Light
  • Communio: (Gregorian) Factus est repente de caelos sonus advenientis spiritus vehementis, ubi erant sedentes, alleluia: et repleti sunt omnes Spiritu Sancto, loquentes magnalia Dei, alleluia The sound of gushing 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 31 May 2026 10am Trinity Sunday CANTOR
Ex 34:4-6,8-9; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • Communio: (Gregorian, Tob 12.6) Benedicimus Deum caeli, et coram omnibus viventibus confitebimur ei; quia fecit nobiscum misericordiam suam Let us bless the God of Heaven and utter His praises before all who live; for He has dealt with us according to His mercy
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 7 June 2026 10am Corpus Christi CHOIR
Deut 8:2-3,14-16; 1 Cor 10:16-17; Jn 6:51-58

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: (Gregorian, John 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA

Cantor: Nicole Smeulders

Sunday, 14 June 2026 10AM 11th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Ex 19:2-6; Rom 5:6-11; Mt 9:36-10:8

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 21 June 2026 10AM 12th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Jer 20:10-13; Rom 5:12-15; Mt 10:26-33

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Quod dico vobis in tenebris, dicite in lumine, dicit Dominus: et quod in aure auditis, praedicate super tecta. “That which I tell you in the dark, utter in the light”, says the Lord; “and that which you hear whispered into your ear, proclaim upon the rooftops”.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 28 June 2026 10AM 13th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
2Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Christus resurgens ex mortuis jam non moritur, alleluia. Mors illi ultra non dominabitur, alleluia alleluia. Christ, rising from the dead, dies now no more, alleluia; death shall no longer have any dominion over him, alleluia, alleluia.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 5 July 2026 10AM 14th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Zec 9:9-10; Rom 8:9,11-13; Mt 11:25-30 Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 12 July 2026 10AM 15th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Is 55:10-11, Rom 8:18-23, Mt 13:1-23 For what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 19 July 2026 10AM 16th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Wis 12:13,16-19; Rom 8:26-27; Mt 13:24-43

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio (Gregorian): Acceptabis sacrificium justitiae, oblationes et holocausta, super altare tuum, Domine Then you will be pleased with the sacrifice of righteousness, with oblations and burnt offerings over your altar O Lord.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 26 July 2026 10AM 17th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
1 Kgs 3:5, 7-12; Rom 8.26-27; Mt 13.24-43 The Kingdom of heaven

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio (Gregorian): Simile est regnum caelorum homini negatiotori, quaerenti bonas margaritas: inventa una pretiosa margarita, dedit omnia sua et comparavit eam. The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking precious pearls. When he had found one pearl of great price, he sold all he had, and made it his own.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 2 August 2026 10AM 18th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Is 55:1-3; Rom 8:35,37-39; Mt 14:13-21 They all ate and were satisfied

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio:  Panem de caelo dedisti nobis, Domine, habentem omne delactamentum, et omnem saporem suavitatis You gave us bread from heaven, O lord, having in itself all that is delicious, and the sweetness of every taste
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 9 August 2026 10AM 19th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
1Kgs 19.9,11-13; Rom 9.1-5; Mt 14.22-23 Command me to to come to you over the water

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 16 August 2026 10AM 20th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Is 56:1,6-7; Rom 11:13-15, 29-32; Mt 15:21-28

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Domus mea, domus orationis vocabitur, dicit Dominus: in ea omnis, qui petit, accipit: et qui quaerit, invenit, et pulsanti aperietur. My house will be called a house of prayer, says the Lord; everyone who asks here, will receive, and those who seek, will find, and to them who knock, it will be opened.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 27 August 2026 10AM 21st Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Is 22:19-23; Rom 11:33-36; Mt 16:13-20

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: (Gregorian, John 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 30 August 2026 10AM 22nd Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Jer 20:7-9; Rom 12:1-2; Mt 16:21-27 If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBASt Paul (Mendelssohn)
  • Communion: (Gregorian Mt 16.24) Qui vult venire post me, abneget semetipsum: et tollat crucem suam, et sequatur me. If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves, and take up their cross and follow me.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 6 September 2026 10AM 23rd Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Ez 33. 7-9; Rom 13.8-10; Mat 18.15-20

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: (Gregorian, Ps 75) 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 13 September 2026 10AM 24th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Sir 27:30—28:7; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Tollite hostias, et introite in atria eius: adorate Dominum in aula sancta eius. Bring up your sacrifices and come into his courts; adore the Lord in his holy temple.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 20 September 2026 10AM 25th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Is 55:6-9, 7-9; Phil 1:20-24,27; Mat 20:1-16

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: (Gregorian. Ps. 118,4-5) 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 27 September 2026 10AM 26th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Ezek 18:25-28, Phil 2:1-11, Mt 21:28-32

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio (Gregorian, Ps 118.49-50): Memento verbi tui servo tuo, Domine in quo mihi spem dedisti: haec me consolata est in humiltate 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 4 October 2026 10AM Patronal Festival of St Francis 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: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 11 October 2026 10AM 28th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Is 25:6-10; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 18 October 2026 10AM 29th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Is 45:1,4-6; 1 Thes 1:1-5; Mt 22:15-21

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 25 October 2026 10AM 30th Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Ex 22:20-26, 1 Thess 1:5-10, Mt 22:34-40

  • Mass Setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 1 November 2026 10AM All Saints CHOIR
Rev 7:2-4,9-14; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: (Gregorian, Mt 5:8-10) Beati mundo corde, quoniam ipsi Deum videbunt…Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God; blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God; blessed are those who suffer persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 8 November 2026 10AM 32nd Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CANTOR
Wis 6:12-16; 1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14; Mt 25:1-13

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Quinque prudentes virgines acceperunt oleum in vasis suis cum lampadibus: media autem nocte clamor factus est: ecce sponsus venit: exite obviam Christo Domino. The five wise virgins took oil in flasks with their lamps; at midnight there was a cry: “Behold, the bridegroom is here; come out to meet Christ the Lord.”
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 15 November 2026 10AM 33rd Sunday in Ord. Time (A) Year of Matthew CHOIR
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30

  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Domine, quinque talenta tradidisti mihi: ecce alia quinque superlucratus sum. Euge serve fidelis quia in pauca fuisti fidelis, supra multa te constituam, intra in gaudium Domini tui. “Lord, you delivered five talents unto me; behold, I have gained five more.” – “Well done, good and faithful servant; because you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your Lord.”
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 22 November 2026 10AM Christ the King CHOIR
Ez 34:11-12, 15-17; 1 Cor 15:20-26, 28; Mt 25:31-46

  • Introit: Dignus est Agnus, qui occisus est, accipere virtutem……The Lamb who is has been slain is worthy to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honour; let glory and dominion be his forever and ever. Endow the King with your judgement O God, and the King’s son with your justice.
  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio (Gregorian, Mt.25.40,24): Amen dico vobis: quod uni ex minimis meis fecistis, mihi fecistis: venite benedicti Patris mei, possidete praeparatum vobis regnum ab initio saeculi. Amen I say to you: inasmuch as you have done it to the least of these, my brethren, you have done it to me. Come blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 29 November 2026 10AM 1st Sunday of Advent (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Is 63:16b-17, 19b, 64:2-7; 1Cor 1:3-9; Mk 13:33-37

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Dominus dabit benignitatem, et terra nostra dabit fructum suum. The Lord will bestow his loving kindness, and our land will yield its fruit.
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 6 December 2026 10AM 2nd Sunday of Advent (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
Is 10.1-5, 9-11; 2 Pt 3.8-14; Mk 1.1-8 Make straight the paths of the Lord

  • Mass setting: Missa de angelis (Gregorian)
  • Motet: TBA
  • 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);TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 13 December 2026 10AM 3rd Sunday of Advent (GAUDETE) CANTOR
Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28

  • Mass setting: Mass Shalom (C.D. Smith)
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • 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: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 20 December 2026 10AM 4th Sunday of Advent (B) Year of Mark CHOIR
2 Sam 7.1-5, 8-12, 14,16; Rom 16.25-27; Lk 1.26-38

  • Mass setting: Missa de angelis (Gregorian)
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio: Ecce virgo concipiet et pariet filium et vocabitur nomen eius Emmanuel.
  • Hymns: Advent Prose (Rorate caeli);TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Sunday, 24 December 2026 9:00PM Night 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

  • Introit (Gregorian): Dominus dixit ad me, Filius meus es tu, ego hodie genui te The lord said to me, You are my Son, this day I have begotten you
  • Mass setting: TBA
  • Motet: TBA
  • Communio (Gregorian, Ps 109): In splendoribus sanctorum, ex utero ante luciferum genui te Amidst the splendours of the heaveanly sanctuary, from the womb, before the moring star, I have begotten you
  • Hymns: TBA
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA
Monday, 25 December 2026 10AM Solemn Mass of Christmas Day 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

Sunday, 27 December 2026 10AM The Holy Family (B) Year of Mark CANTOR
Gen 15:1-6, 21:1-3; Heb 11:8,11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40

  • 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?
  • Offertory Motet: TBA
  • Hymns: TB
  • Organ Prelude: TBA
  • Organ Voluntary: TBA

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