Schedules and Music for Summer 2012
NOW POSTED!

Cantor Schedules and Music Selections are now posted on the left side of this page for Summer 2012.

Be sure to also check out the MP3 Music Playlist link on the left side of the screen to hear recordings of the new Mass Setting: "Mass of Renewal"!

Be sure to check back throughout the summer, especially each week before you are scheduled to sing, to check for any updates or changes that may occur between now and then!

Thanks,
Jeremy

Click on each photo to view or download the Worship Aid for each Mass.

HOLY THURSDAY
Click the photo below to view the parish Worship Aid for Evening Mass.

GOOD FRIDAY
Click the photo below to view the parish Worship Aid for 3:00 Mass.

EASTER VIGIL & EASTER SUNDAY
Click the photo below to view the parish Worship Aid for ALL Easter Masses.
The Easter Booklet is a large file, please allow it a few moments to open.

Music for the Season of

“Music arises out of silence and returns to silence.  God is revealed both in the beauty of song and in the power of silence.  The Sacred Liturgy has its rhythm of texts, actions, songs, and silence.  Silence in Liturgy allows the community to reflect on what it has heard and experienced, and to open its heart to the mystery celebrated.  … The importance of silence in the Liturgy cannot be overemphasized.” (STL, 118)

During the season of Lent, we are invited to pare back or strip away the “extras” – to enter into a simpler way of life.  That’s one of the reasons for fasting. That simplicity is to be applied to the Sacred Liturgy also.  The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM #313) reminds us that part of Lent’s solemnity and starkness pertains not only to the aesthetics of the worship space, but also to the musical choices made. Organ and other instrumental music during Lent should be limited to supporting vocal or choral music and should not be used on its own to ornament or “fill in” other moments. 

As we begin Lent here at Christ, Prince of Peace, you’ll notice this simplicity in a few different ways.  The first thing you’ll notice is that the presider will not process in to begin Mass.  Mass will instead begin with the priest seated at the presider’s chair before we all stand for the “Call to Worship,” which will be sounded by the chiming of a hand bells and incense rising from the brazier.

After this simple gathering, the cantor or choir will lead us in singing the Gathering Rite setting by James Chepponis titled, “The Time of Fulfillment.” The antiphon we will be singing – “This is the time of fulfillment! The reign of God is at hand!” – is from the Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent, Cycle B.  The remainder of the gathering rite includes a verse for cantor or choir for each Sunday of Lent drawn from each day’s Gospel.  From there we continue into the greeting and penitential rite with the chanting of the Kyrie.  The Gloria and the word “Alleluia” are omitted during the season of Lent.

Lent is also an excellent opportunity to invite the congregation to sing a cappella, that is, without accompaniment. In addition to singing the gathering rite without accompaniment, we will also make use of singing other portions of the Mass a cappella such as  the “Holy” (Sanctus XVIII), “Mystery of Faith” (We Proclaim Your Death, O Lord), “Great Amen” and “Lamb of God” (Agnus Dei XVIII).
With these simple a cappella chant melodies we will experience part of the rich musical tradition of our Church with which Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship invites us to be familiar.

I hope that Lent is a time of fulfillment for you, as we journey together through the season of Lent to the joyful celebration of Easter. 

Jeremy A. Boyer
Director of Liturgical Music
 

CANTORS:
PLEASE be sure to practice "The Time of Fulfillment" by James Chepponis before your assigned Mass. It needs to be rehearsed enough that you are able to sing it unaccompanied!

Click on the recording below to hear it, and you can download the sheet music by clicking here.

-OR-

Practice with a YouTube video of  "The Time of Fulfillment" by clicking here.

Thank you.

Sunday Music MP3 Playlists Now Available!

Check out the "MP3 Music Playlists for Sunday Mass" link on the left side of this page!  You can also find the playlist by running the mouse over the "Our Ministries" tab at the top of the page, then down to "Music Ministry," and then to "Music on MP3."

I will update the playlist every week (most likely no later than Tuesday) for the following Sunday.  The playlist should almost always have recordings of everything you'll need to sing on Sunday!  Provided I can always find recordings of everything, of course.

The music for this Sunday, February 4th and 5th, is currently posted and has recordings of everything from the Processional through Recessional.  Including the Gloria, Responsorial Psalm, Alleluia and the Breton Creek Mass setting we'll begin using at all Masses this weekend.

To find sheet music for the Gloria, Alleluia, Breton Creek Mass and "It's More than Wine and Bread" look under the "Documents" tab on the left side of this page.

Thanks!
Jeremy

New Music, Choir and Cantor Schedules are Posted!

Winter Ordinary Time 2012

All Music Ministry Schedules are now posted for Winter Ordinary Time, beginning January 15th, with most going through at least Holy Week, if not Easter too.

You can find the schedules under the "Links" column on the left hand side of the Music Ministry page.  You can also find them by rolling your mouse over the "Our Ministries" tab, then clicking on "Ministry Schedules."

All schedules are subject to change, but should be pretty accurate.  Nevertheless, it's highly recommended to check in to make sure nothing has changed!

CANTORS:
Supplemental music, such as "Antiphonal Gloria," Alleluia's, Psalm's and other music that is not found in your Breaking Bread or Choral Praise Comprehensive hymnals will typically be posted on this page.  You can find this music posted under the "Documents" tab on the left hand side of this (Music Ministry) page!  Some may not be posted until the week of your Mass, if you'd like it to be posted, please just shoot me an e-mail and ask.

Thanks!
Jeremy

^{Merry Christmas from Christ, Prince of Peace Music!}

Click to listen:
Puer Natus in Bethlehem, Alleluia!
Unde Gaudet Jerusalem. Alleluia!

Recordings from Christmas Eve masses will be posted on YouTube in the next week.

Christ, Prince of Peace
Music Ministry

Welcome to the new Christ, Prince of Peace - Music Ministry Page.

Please check back often as new material will be added all the time. 

CANTORS
You may find your schedule and music selections on the "Ministry Schedules" tab, which can be found by rolling your mouse over the "Our Ministries" tab at the top of any page.  You may also find sheet music and other resources on the left side of this page under the "Documents" tab.

CHOIR
You can find your calendar of rehearsals and mass schedule on the "Ministry Schedules" tab, which can be found by rolling your mouse over the "Our Ministries" tab at the top of any page.  You may also find sheet music and other resources on the left side of this page under the "Documents" tab.

WEDDING MUSIC POLICY
You can find the parishes Wedding Music Policy on the left side of the page under the "Documents" tab.

COMING SOON
In the near future, I plan to add music guidelines for those preparing for a funeral here at the parish.  Please be patient as I learn all the "ins-and-outs" of this new web format.

God Bless,
Jeremy A. Boyer
Director of Liturgical Music
Christ, Prince of Peace Parish
(636) 391-1307, ext. 311
jboyer@christprinceofpeace.com