Holy Ghost Church, Tiverton, RI
Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 13, 2007 (4:30 Sat./7:30, 9:00 Sun.)
First Communion - May 13, 2007 (10:30 Sun.)
(ALL Masses)
Psalm Tone 8G - O God, let all the nations praise you
Chant, Mode II - Alleluia from O Filii et Filiae
Peloquin - Sanctus, Memorial, Amen, and Agnus from Mass of the Bells
Chant - Lord's Prayer (English)
Parkinson - Ave Maria/As I kneel before you
(EXCEPT 10:30)
Lambillotte - Come, Holy Ghost, Creator blest
Chant - Gloria VIII
NETTLETON - God, we praise you! God we bless you!
ST. COLUMBA - O breathe on me, O breath of God
HYFRYDOL - Alleluia! sing to Jesus!
(10:30 ONLY)
Toolan - I am the Bread of life
Peloquin - Gloria of the Bells
SALZBURG - At the Lamb's high feast we sing
UNDE ET MEMORES - Lord, who at thy first Eucharist didst pray
NON DIGNUS - O Sacrament Most Holy
Peace,
BMP
Monday, May 7, 2007
Sunday, May 6, 2007
LET'S PLAY "TEN QUESTIONS"
Ten Questions posed by the Recusant Cricket Club, directed to folk-pop-rock-hippie-soft and cuddly-warm and fuzzy music groups, followed by answers given by Dad29 and yours truly:
1. Why, when many churches have perfectly adequate choir lofts, do you have to stand in full view in front of/in the sanctuary?
Dad29: (take your choice) A: Because the Liturgeist said so. B: Because we cannot imagine leading from the rear, contrary to the experience of actual musicians over hundreds of years. C) These are really concerts with a Mass in the background.
BMP: Because we're so cute that we need to be looked at and adored.
2. Why should a ‘folk’ group have a sound system roughly the size of a Rolling Stones tour ca. 1976?
Dad29: We have no understanding of acoustics, and even less of taste.
BMP: Because Mass should be as big as Woodstock.
3. The GIRM provides for periods of silence in Mass. Have you read this?
Dad29: What's a GIRM? And besides, don't you know why Muzak was invented? (Hint: It was NOT to enhance intellectual nor spiritual faculties.)
BMP: Because Music in Catholic Worship gives us everything we need. Besides, weren't rules meant to be broken?
4. Why are folk groups nearly always ‘led’ by a woman - not very inclusive is it? (and if you are so keen on actuosa particpatio why is everything pitched for castrati?)
Dad29: We don't care that you can't sing this stuff. We can't, either, or haven't you noticed? See also #1 above.
BMP: I've seen my share of guys running folk groups (not that it's any better). As for pitch? Hey, it's our gig, man!
5. Why do folk groups dress for a midweek trip to the pub rather than an encounter with the Lord God Almighty?
Dad29: You mean Fuzzy Wuzzy Jesus? We suppose you actually go to Confession, too!
BMP: Because Sunday Mass is supposed to be a big tailgate party with Jesus, Our Buddy.
6. Why does every intro start “Dum-dum-dum-dum-chinga-dum-chinga-dum-chinga….”?
Dad29: Ignorant slut. Some of our stuff starts "Chinga Chinga dum dum dum Chinga."
BMP: Over here it's "jing jing-a-jing jing, jing jing-jing a-jing".
7. Is there no folk setting for Faith of our Fathers or Sweet Sacrament Divine? (It’s always Eagle’s Wings and the like)
Dad29: No.
BMP: Nope. Too sacred.
8. Given that proper folk artists like Kate Rusby produce music which is by turns melodic, plaintive or joyous, how come most folk groups sound like The Wurzels?
Dad29: This is WORSHIP-folk, not real-folk. Stupid question.
BMP: Yeah, Worship-folk's SUPPOSED to sound bad.
9. Do you really have to start loud conversations immediately after Mass in/in front of the Sanctuary as you dismantle your equipment and as other people are making their thanksgiving after Mass?
Dad29: That's not "conversation." That's our planning and rehearsal for next week. And what are you giving thanks for, anyway?
BMP: Wrong, Dad! It's us telling each other how great we sounded, and how I baffled Jimmy with those bar chords.
10. How do I get rid of you?
Dad29: Find another pastor--preferably one who actually knows that Church history began before 1965. (You might also have to find a new Bishop.) In the meantime, shut up and take it.
BMP: Until a real pastor comes to our church, you're kinda screwed!
Peace,
BMP
1. Why, when many churches have perfectly adequate choir lofts, do you have to stand in full view in front of/in the sanctuary?
Dad29: (take your choice) A: Because the Liturgeist said so. B: Because we cannot imagine leading from the rear, contrary to the experience of actual musicians over hundreds of years. C) These are really concerts with a Mass in the background.
BMP: Because we're so cute that we need to be looked at and adored.
2. Why should a ‘folk’ group have a sound system roughly the size of a Rolling Stones tour ca. 1976?
Dad29: We have no understanding of acoustics, and even less of taste.
BMP: Because Mass should be as big as Woodstock.
3. The GIRM provides for periods of silence in Mass. Have you read this?
Dad29: What's a GIRM? And besides, don't you know why Muzak was invented? (Hint: It was NOT to enhance intellectual nor spiritual faculties.)
BMP: Because Music in Catholic Worship gives us everything we need. Besides, weren't rules meant to be broken?
4. Why are folk groups nearly always ‘led’ by a woman - not very inclusive is it? (and if you are so keen on actuosa particpatio why is everything pitched for castrati?)
Dad29: We don't care that you can't sing this stuff. We can't, either, or haven't you noticed? See also #1 above.
BMP: I've seen my share of guys running folk groups (not that it's any better). As for pitch? Hey, it's our gig, man!
5. Why do folk groups dress for a midweek trip to the pub rather than an encounter with the Lord God Almighty?
Dad29: You mean Fuzzy Wuzzy Jesus? We suppose you actually go to Confession, too!
BMP: Because Sunday Mass is supposed to be a big tailgate party with Jesus, Our Buddy.
6. Why does every intro start “Dum-dum-dum-dum-chinga-dum-chinga-dum-chinga….”?
Dad29: Ignorant slut. Some of our stuff starts "Chinga Chinga dum dum dum Chinga."
BMP: Over here it's "jing jing-a-jing jing, jing jing-jing a-jing".
7. Is there no folk setting for Faith of our Fathers or Sweet Sacrament Divine? (It’s always Eagle’s Wings and the like)
Dad29: No.
BMP: Nope. Too sacred.
8. Given that proper folk artists like Kate Rusby produce music which is by turns melodic, plaintive or joyous, how come most folk groups sound like The Wurzels?
Dad29: This is WORSHIP-folk, not real-folk. Stupid question.
BMP: Yeah, Worship-folk's SUPPOSED to sound bad.
9. Do you really have to start loud conversations immediately after Mass in/in front of the Sanctuary as you dismantle your equipment and as other people are making their thanksgiving after Mass?
Dad29: That's not "conversation." That's our planning and rehearsal for next week. And what are you giving thanks for, anyway?
BMP: Wrong, Dad! It's us telling each other how great we sounded, and how I baffled Jimmy with those bar chords.
10. How do I get rid of you?
Dad29: Find another pastor--preferably one who actually knows that Church history began before 1965. (You might also have to find a new Bishop.) In the meantime, shut up and take it.
BMP: Until a real pastor comes to our church, you're kinda screwed!
Peace,
BMP
Saturday, May 5, 2007
CHIRONOMO!
Rhymes with Geronimo!
A new blog has come to town - Chironomo's Podium. Although the Podium was intended to begin with the Motu Proprio that the world has been anticipating, Chironomo has a couple of excellent posts on Reforms to Come (part 1 // part 2). Well worth checking out. Welcome, Chironomo, to the CV Definitive Blogroll!
Red Sox cap tip to Jeffrey Tucker at NLM.
Peace,
BMP
A new blog has come to town - Chironomo's Podium. Although the Podium was intended to begin with the Motu Proprio that the world has been anticipating, Chironomo has a couple of excellent posts on Reforms to Come (part 1 // part 2). Well worth checking out. Welcome, Chironomo, to the CV Definitive Blogroll!
Red Sox cap tip to Jeffrey Tucker at NLM.
Peace,
BMP
Thursday, May 3, 2007
SANCTUARY IMPROVEMENT
Thanks to our pastor, Fr. Finelli, the hard work of our parishioners, and the generosity of anonymous donors, the back wall of our sanctuary has transformed over the last few years from this:
to this:
Photos courtesy of Holy Ghost Church.
Nice work, eh? Not bad for a church that was built in 1987 (replacing a church that burned to the ground). Notice that the sanctuary carpet was also removed.
Peace,
BMP
to this:
Photos courtesy of Holy Ghost Church.
Nice work, eh? Not bad for a church that was built in 1987 (replacing a church that burned to the ground). Notice that the sanctuary carpet was also removed.
Peace,
BMP
THIS SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT
Jeffrey Tucker on the NaPalM convention:
"It seems that the authentic music of the Church that is intimately linked to the Mass itself is making a brief and hesitant appearance as part of a vast range of options, like one of a thousand side dishes in a massive all-you-can-eat buffet."
Yup - in other words, pretty like a cameo. Jeff's about got that right. Supposedly they do workshops on chant, but you hardly ever hear about it because they're buried behind cantor (read: arm flapping) and guitar workshops, as well as showcases by the publishers and composers of the "greatest hits" fare.
In fact, the NPM "Institutes" posted at this time at their site are:
"Cantor Express"
"Choir Director Institute"
"Music with Children"
"Guitar and Ensemble"
"Pastoral Liturgy"
No chant. No organ. And I shutter to picture their definition of "Pastoral". Considering I used to post on their message board (for about six years), I am NOT sold.
Peace,
BMP
"It seems that the authentic music of the Church that is intimately linked to the Mass itself is making a brief and hesitant appearance as part of a vast range of options, like one of a thousand side dishes in a massive all-you-can-eat buffet."
Yup - in other words, pretty like a cameo. Jeff's about got that right. Supposedly they do workshops on chant, but you hardly ever hear about it because they're buried behind cantor (read: arm flapping) and guitar workshops, as well as showcases by the publishers and composers of the "greatest hits" fare.
In fact, the NPM "Institutes" posted at this time at their site are:
"Cantor Express"
"Choir Director Institute"
"Music with Children"
"Guitar and Ensemble"
"Pastoral Liturgy"
No chant. No organ. And I shutter to picture their definition of "Pastoral". Considering I used to post on their message board (for about six years), I am NOT sold.
Peace,
BMP
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Easter V at the Cathedral
Prelude: Meditation No. 2 -- David Barton (b. 1983)
Entrance Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds / LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Gloria: Andrews (Peter Jones at 9:30)
Psalm 145: Guimont
Salisbury Alleluia
Offertory Hymn: Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord / ALLELUIA NO. 1
Anthem (9:30): Behold, the Tabernacle of God -- William H. Harris
Sanctus/Mem. Acc. D/Amen: Community Mass
Agnus Dei: Proulx in F
Anthem (9:30): Salvation is Created -- Pavel Tschesnokoff
Communion Chant: Ubi Caritas -- Bob Hurd
Hymn: Let All Things Now Living / THE ASH GROVE
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in E-flat Major -- William B. Fuhrer
Entrance Hymn: Now All the Vault of Heaven Resounds / LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Gloria: Andrews (Peter Jones at 9:30)
Psalm 145: Guimont
Salisbury Alleluia
Offertory Hymn: Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord / ALLELUIA NO. 1
Anthem (9:30): Behold, the Tabernacle of God -- William H. Harris
Sanctus/Mem. Acc. D/Amen: Community Mass
Agnus Dei: Proulx in F
Anthem (9:30): Salvation is Created -- Pavel Tschesnokoff
Communion Chant: Ubi Caritas -- Bob Hurd
Hymn: Let All Things Now Living / THE ASH GROVE
Postlude: Trumpet Tune in E-flat Major -- William B. Fuhrer
FAVORITE HYMNS MEME
Tagged by PBXVI, the Catholic Warrior
Five Latin hymns
1. Ave Maria (Victoria)
2. O Salutaris Hostia (Werner)
3. Ave Verum (Mozart)
4. Panis Angelicus (Franck)
5. Adoro Te Devote (Mode V)
Five English hymns
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Lobe den Herren)
2. God, We Praise You (Nettleton)
3. For All the Saints (Sine Nomine)
4. All Creatures of Our God and King (Lasst uns erfreuen)
5. Beautiful Savior (St. Elizabeth)
There are many others equally beautiful, but these are the first five of each I could think of.
Consider yourself tagged if you are reading this.
Peace,
BMP
Five Latin hymns
1. Ave Maria (Victoria)
2. O Salutaris Hostia (Werner)
3. Ave Verum (Mozart)
4. Panis Angelicus (Franck)
5. Adoro Te Devote (Mode V)
Five English hymns
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (Lobe den Herren)
2. God, We Praise You (Nettleton)
3. For All the Saints (Sine Nomine)
4. All Creatures of Our God and King (Lasst uns erfreuen)
5. Beautiful Savior (St. Elizabeth)
There are many others equally beautiful, but these are the first five of each I could think of.
Consider yourself tagged if you are reading this.
Peace,
BMP
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
CATHOLIC CARNIVAL 117
...is up and runnin' at 50 Days After. This week's CV contribution is the BIBLE acronym post.
Enjoy!
Peace,
BMP
Enjoy!
Peace,
BMP
CALISTHENICS AND A NEW VIDEOCAST
6. If you stand during the Consecration instead of kneel because standing displays "fuller participation", that doesn't mean you're a Roman Protestant. But it does mean you should consider doing calisthenics during the Consecration. Could you even imagine how "full" your participation would be then? - Catholic Caveman, 2007
That reminds me of something the iPadre played for me yesterday when I stopped at the rectory: Greg and Jennifer Willits of Rosary Army fame now have a new videocast called That Catholic Show. You can watch their debut episode below (via YouTube), but you can get a better quality by subscribing to their show. This debut features some real calisthenics also.
Enjoy!
Peace,
BMP
That reminds me of something the iPadre played for me yesterday when I stopped at the rectory: Greg and Jennifer Willits of Rosary Army fame now have a new videocast called That Catholic Show. You can watch their debut episode below (via YouTube), but you can get a better quality by subscribing to their show. This debut features some real calisthenics also.
Enjoy!
Peace,
BMP
CORE HYMNODY
Gary Penkala has an excellent article at the CanticaNOVA site on core hymnody, listing 150 ecumenical hymns and a list of 35 additional hymns (in English) that every Catholic should know. Notice that these are hymns that every Catholic should know and not "greatest hits". Those are two different things, you see. Even Christmas carols (the assumed "gimmies") made the cut on these lists.
Kudos as usual Gary!
Peace,
BMP
Kudos as usual Gary!
Peace,
BMP
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