We think of ourselves as members of Saint Mary’s parish church, and we love our parish that is so unique in so many ways. But as I have said many times, we are also all members of the larger family that is the Diocese, and that Bishop Frank Caggiano is our Father in God and…
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Music for the Fourth Sunday after Easter, 29 April 2018
Music for the Fourth Sunday after Easter
and First Holy Communions
(Missale Romanum of 1962, 9:30 a.m.)
Prelude: Versets on Pange lingua (Nicolas de Grigny, 1672-1703)
Hymn at the Procession: At the Lamb's High Feast (Salzburg)
Missa Pange lingua (Josquin des Prez, c.1450-1521)
Gregorian Mass of the Fouth Sunday after Easter: Cantate Domino
Motet at the Offertory: Regina caeli (Heinrich Isaac, c.1450-1517)
Motet at the Communion: Resurrexit sicut dixit (Regina caeli, cont'd) (Isaac)
Postlude: Præludium in G Major (Nicolaus Bruhns, 1665-1697)
Music for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
(Missale Romanum of 2002, 11:30 a.m.)
Prelude: Improvisation
Hymn at the Procession: Hail Thee, Festival Day! (Salve festa dies)
Introit: Cantate Domino (plainsong, mode vi)
Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei: Missa Lux et origo (Vatican Gradual, Mass I)
Gloria: Missa de Angelis (Mass VIII)
Alleluia: Dextera Domini (plainsong, mode iv)
Alleluia: Christus resurgens (plainsong, mode i)
Offertory: Jubilate Deo (plainsong, mode i)
Motet at the Offertory: Regina caeli (Adrian Willaert, c.1490-1562)
Communion: Ego sum vitis vera (plainsong, mode viii)
Motet at the Communion: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750)
Marian antiphon: Regina caeli (plainsong, mode vi)
Postlude: Præludium in G Major (Nicolaus Bruhns, 1665-1697)
Music for the Feast of St. Mark, 25 April 2018
Wednesday, 25 April 2018, 6:00 p.m.
Music for the Feast of St. Mark
(Missale Romanum of 1962)
Prelude: Improvisation
Missa Regina caeli (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, c.1525-1594)
Gregorian Mass of One Martyr in Paschaltide: Protexisti me Deus
Motet at the Offertory: Congratulamini mihi omnes (prima pars) (Adrian Willaert, c.1490-1562)
Motet at the Communion: Recedentibus discipulis (Congratulamini, secunda pars) (Willaert)
Postlude: Improvisation
The St. Cecilia Student Schola
Rosary Concerts at St. Mary’s
The Glorious Mysteries Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Baroque violinist Leah Gale Nelson is featured in this concert-meditation of five virtuosic Mystery Sonatas by Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber. FREE ADMISSION Followed by a light reception and Solemn Vespers & Benediction at 5:00 p.m. Donations will be gratefully accepted, with proceeds benefiting the sacred music…
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International Festival
Save the Date: Saturday, May 19 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. We are inviting those of you who would like to participate. Please contact Dn. Steve Genovese for details at 203-943-1352. Estamos invitando a todas las personas que deseen participar en el Festival coordinando su respective pais que no esta representado. Si tiene preguntas, por favor…
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Religious Ed: Registration/First Communion & Confirmations
Registration for the 2018–2019 school year will begin on Sunday, April 15, 2018, until Sunday, June 3, 2018. Please make sure to come in and register your children in grades 1 through 8 to ensure a spot in the classes next year. All classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis. *There…
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Holy Family Prayer Group
Our next group meeting will be Sunday, April 22, at 5 p.m. in the Religious Education building. For more information please call Myrna or Priscila at 203-505-6115.
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St. Mary’s Parish Meal Ministry
New Baby? Loved one hospitalized? Other temporary difficulties? St. Mary’s Parish Meal Ministry would like to help you with warm, home-cooked meals. If you have a need, please contact the parish office with your information, and we will be in touch with you. If you would like to volunteer for this service, please contact Kimberly Garcia at…
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Renovations at St. Mary’s
Some parishioners have asked where are the two statues in the chapel, namely Mother Cabrini and St. John Vianney are. They are being painted by a talented restorer who has done wonderful work for St. Mary’s in the past. This restoration is being paid for by two parishioners who wish to remain anonymous. May God…
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