FUNERAL FOR MARGARET REED

Funeral Mass for Margaret Reed will be on Monday, April 4 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here. 

FUNERAL FOR ROSEMARY MANTEY

Funeral Mass for Rosemary Mantey will be on Saturday, April 2 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 6

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

New article to read this week: New Translation is a Plus for Catholics

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 5

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

New article to read this week: Key changes to missal capture original meanings

FUNERAL FOR CHARLES ROBBINS

Funeral Mass for Charles Robbins will be on Monday, March 28 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 4

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

New article to read this week: ROMAN MISSAL: THE CHALLENGES OF CHANGE

FRIDAYS OF LENT

On Fridays of Lent (March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15), 5:30 pm. and Good Friday Afternoon, April 22, 2:15 p.m., the traditional STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be done with Organ Meditations. Included in the organ meditations are works from the movie "The Passions of the Christ" by John Debney and works by J. S. Bach, Cesar Franck, and others. Presiders for the service will vary from week to week. The organist will be Tim Claubaugh. This service is open to all; you need not be Catholic to attend this very moving hour long service.

AN EVENING OF MOZART AT ST. MARY'S

Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 will be "An Evening of Mozart" featuring Mozart's "Requiem" and "Concertante in E-Flat for Violin and Viola." Performers will be the Terra Choral Society and Chamber Arts Orchestra with special guests Joan Eckermann, Soprano; Emily Rogers, Mezzo Soprano; C. Andrew Blosser, Tenor; and Calvin Griffin, Bass. Soloists for the Concertante will be Virgil Lupu, Violin and Miahi Berindean, Viola, all under the direction of Michael Shirtz.

Cost for admission is $10 ($8 for students and seniors). Tickets can be purchased at the door.

ORGAN AND BRASS CONCERT RECAP

St. Mary's Church held an organ and brass concert on Sunday, March 6 at 7:30. The concert featured Tim Claubaugh, Organist and the Tera Brass Choir. Approximatley 125 people attended the concert.

Since hymns are such a big part of church organists, Claubaugh chose to play pieces based on hymns for his part of the program. Included was the piece "Prelude, Trio, and Finale on 'Holy God, We Praise Thy Name'" by area composer and organist Henry Kihlken. Kihlken is the Organist at St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Clinton and has many choral and organ works published.

The Terra Arts Chorale joined the forces of the organ and brass in a performance of Gabriel Faure's "Pavane" conducted by their director, Michael Shirtz.



The program:
Organ & Brass: RIGAUDON - Andre Campra / arr. by Daniel Leavitt

Organ Solo: BE THOU MY VISION (SLANE) - Albin C. Whitworth
Organ Solo: HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) - Wilbur Held

Organ, Brass, & Chorus: PAVANE - Gabriel Faure / arr. by Michael Zaboski
(Featuring the Terra Arts Chorale-Michael Shirtz, Conductor)
Organ & Brass: HOSANNA - Hector Berlioz / arr. by Craig Garner

Organ Solo: MEDITATION ON "THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD" - Charles Callahan
Organ Solo: THE KING OF LOVE, MY SHEPHERD IS - Albin C. Whitworth
Organ Solo: RHOSYMEDRE - Ralph Vaughan Williams

Organ & Brass: SACRED DANCE - Alexander Peloquin

Organ Solo: PRELUDE, TRIO AND FINALE ON "HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THEY NAME - Henry Kihlken

Organ & Brass: DISMISSED, GO SERVE THE LORD - Randy Snyder



TERRA BRASS CHOIR
DIRECTOR: Jeff Blanchard
TRUMPET: Fayanne Corfman, Christine Corfman, Tom Hetzel, Jackie Macko
FRENCH HORN: Travis Magoto
TROMBONE: Steve Hessler, Jim Kieffer, Duane Waite, Christ Wansitler
TUBA: Barry Cover, Alex Schmidt, Steve Shimer, Jordan Wiewandt
TIMPANI: Lonnie Shuey

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 3

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

New article to read this week:

EMBRACING CHANGE IN THE LITURGY

FUNERAL FOR DAVID A. DYE, SR.

Funeral Mass for David Dye will be on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Carol Icsman will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

HYMNAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Reminder to all Hymnal Committee members of the monthly meeting on Monday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 2

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

Two new articles to read this week:

Now is the Time to Prepare for theRoman Missal, Third Edition


Ten Questions on the Roman Missal
(Some of the same questions as last week's article, and some different questions)

ORGAN AND BRASS CONCERT

On Sunday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., Terra presents its annual “Organ and Brass Concert.” Celebrating the powerful repertoire composed for brass and organ, the Terra Brass Choir meets once again with organist Tim Claubaugh in a performance of both classical and contemporary music. The Terra Arts Chorale will also be performing in this concert. The concert will be presented at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sandusky. Admission is free and open to the public.

FUNERAL FOR GEORGE H. WINDAU

Funeral Mass for George Windau will be on Thursday, March 3 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR RICHARD SCHECK

Funeral Mass for Richard Scheck will be on Monday, February 28 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 1

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

While the new tanslation primarily affects the priests, there are some parts of the Mass that will affect the people.

Below is a link to the translation we are currently using with the new translation:
http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/samples-people.shtml
For a PDF version of it, click on this link: http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/peoplesparts.pdf


The following link are some frequently asked questions about the new translation
http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/faqs2.shtml


Check back next week for more articles on the New Mass Translation.

FUNERAL FOR JOYCE ANN BOUY

Funeral Mass for Joyce Ann Bouy will be on Friday, February 11 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR DONALD LIAM FINNERAN

Funeral Mass for Don Finneran will be on Saturday, January 29 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Julie Castello will be the cantor and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

EXCELLENT VIDEO ON THE MASS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJtRXzyWul8&feature=player_embedded

FUNERAL FOR KARL W. LYNN

Funeral Mass for Karl Lynn will be on Tuesday, January 18 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Alice Weiss will be the pianist; and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR GEORGE C. HOFSTATTER

Funeral Mass for George Hofstatter will be on Friday, January 7 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR GEORGE E. PASTERAK

Funeral Mass for George Pasterak will be on Thursday, January 6 at 10:30 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR CELESTINE DIDION

Funeral Mass for Celestine Didion will be on Tuesday, January 4 at 12:00 Noon. Choir members are asked to be in church by 11:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Ron Blake the soloist for the Ave Maria, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR JANET HOHLER

Funeral Mass for Janet Hohler will be on Wednesday, December 29 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR PAUL MAINZER

Funeral Mass for Paul Mainzer will be on Monday, December 27 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR HELEN MESENBURG

Funeral Mass for Helen K. Mesenburg will be on Wednesday, December 22 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

THE SISTINE CHAPEL VIRTUALLY

The following was received from an email:

WOW !!! You can spend DAYS just viewing the Sistine Chapel virtually !! Enjoy ....


Here is an amazing bit of technology that you would never see in person, and you would NEVER be alone in the room. It is ALWAYS VERY CROWDED and of course you can't see Michelangelo's artwork close up as you can here. This is especially spectacular if you have a large high-definition screen!


The Sistine Chapel Virtually

If you havent seen this already it is amazing!!

If you have seen this already it is amazing!!


The Sistine Chapel Virtually
VIEW EVERY PART OF MICHELANGELO'S MASTERPIECE.
JUST CLICK AND DRAG YOUR ARROW IN THE DIRECTION YOU WISH TO SEE.

In the lower left, click on the plus (+) to move closer, on the minus (-) to move away.



Choir is thrown in free.



AMAZING! MOVE THE ARROW AND YOU WILL SEE EVERY PART OF THE CHAPEL.


This virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel is incredible.

Apparently done by Villanova at the request of the Vatican ..
Thought you would enjoy the quality and a bit of Rome on your computer.



Amazing what can be done with technology.

http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

FUNERAL FOR PAUL BAIER

Funeral Mass for Paul Baier will be on Tuesday, December 21 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Chas Singler will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

THE "O" ANTIPHONS

In the Roman Church, the O Antiphons are prayed, beginning December 17 one for each day up through December 23 at Vespers (Evening Prayer) (before and after the Magnificat [Mary’s Song]), and at Mass (the Gospel Acclamation Verse). They are not prayed at Vespers on December 24 because that begins the Christmas Vigil. Below are the prayers with the dates they are to be prayed.


December 17 – O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation.

December 18 – O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free.

December 19 – O Flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid.

December 20 – O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your captive people into freedom.

December 21 – O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

December 22 – O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust.

December 23 – O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God.