TEXT: Jordanis oras praevia; Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; Trans. By John Chandler, 1806-1876
MUSIC: adapt. from Musikalisches Handbuch, Hamburg, 1690
TUNE: WINCHESTER NEW
METER: LM (Long Meter: 88 88)
A Latin hymn first published in Charles Coffin’s “Hymni Sacri” in 1736, it was to be sung at Lauds (Morning Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours of the Church). The German melody from Hamburg has been used in English worship since 1742.
Austin Lovelace writes in his book “Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins:”
“When Chandler translated the hymn from Latin he thought that it was a medieval work, but it was by a distinguished French scholar of the 18th century who wrote more than 100 hymns in Latin (Charles Coffin). Its theme is John the Baptist’s announcement of Christ’s advent and his call to the people of Israel to repent and prepare for His coming.”
1. On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s cry
Announces that the Lord is nigh;
Awake and hearken, for he brings
Glad tidings of the King of Kings.
2. Then cleansed be every heart from sin;
Make straight the way of God within,
And let each heart prepare a home
Where such a mighty guest may come.
3. For you are our salvation Lord,
Our refuge, and our great reward;
Without your grace we waste away
Like flow’rs that wither and decay.
4. To heal the sick stretch out your hand,
And bid the fallen sinner stand;
Shine forth, and let your light restore
Earth’s own true loveliness once more.
5. All praise the Son eternally,
Whose advent sets his people free;
Whom with the Father we adore
And Spirit blest for evermore.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
FUNERAL FOR CHERYL ANN STAMM-BAKEWELL
Funeral Mass for Cheryl Ann Stamm-Bakewell will be on Tuesday, December 1 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
FUNERAL FOR LAVERNA HARKNESS
Funeral Mass for LaVerne Harkness will be on Monday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
JIM COWAN CONCERT & EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR REVIEW
Jim & Mary Cowan gave a very spiritual and moving concert during Eucharistic Holy Hour on Monday Evening, November 23 at 7:00. With about 88 people in the congregation, songs were sung that were both familiar and not so familiar. However, even the unfamiliar melodies were easily and quickly picked up by everyone. Songs were sung before, during, and after the Holy Hour. Fr. Dave Nuss presided during the Eucharistic Holy Hour.
Our thanks to Jim and Mary for their gifts of time and talent in making this such a spiritual time for those that attended. May God continue to bless you as you minister to His people through music and word!
Be sure to visit their website at: http://www.jimcowan.com/
Photos by Tim Claubaugh:
Our thanks to Jim and Mary for their gifts of time and talent in making this such a spiritual time for those that attended. May God continue to bless you as you minister to His people through music and word!
Be sure to visit their website at: http://www.jimcowan.com/
Photos by Tim Claubaugh:
O COME, O COME EMMANUEL
TEXT: Veni, veni Emmanuel: Latin 9th C; trans. By John M. Neal, 1818 - 1866
MUSIC: Chant, Mode I; adapted by Thomas Helmore, 1811 - 1890
TUNE: VENI VENI EMMANUEL
METER: LM (Long Meter: 88 88) with refrain.
The Hebrew word “immanu” means “with us,” and the word “El” means “God.” So combining these two words together: Immanu and El means “God with us.”
Austin Lovelace writes in his book “Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins:”
“From the seven antiphons sung in the medieval Roman Church at Vespers before and after the Magnificat (Mary’s Song), just prior to Christmas, sometime in the 13th century five were selected for a hymn and the “Rejoice, rejoice” refrain added. Biblical references to the Great “O’s” are: Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:14), Root of Jesse (Isaiah 11:10), Dayspring (Malachi 4:2), Key of David (Isaiah 22:22), and O Lord (Adonai) (Exodus 3:15). The purpose of Advent is to prepare for Christmas, as Lent prepares for Easter."
1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel.
2. O come, o Wisdom from on high,
Who orders all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.
(to Refrain)
3. O come, o come great Lord of might,
Who to your tribes on Sinai’s height
In ancient times once gave the law,
In cloud, and majesty, and awe.
(to Refrain)
4. O come, O Rod of Jesse’s stem,
From every foe deliver them
That trust your mighty power to save,
And give them victory o’er the grave.
(to Refrain)
5. O come, O Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav’nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery.
(to Refrain)
6. O come, O Dayspring form on high
And cheer us by your drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadow put to flight.
(to Refrain)
7. O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of humankind;
O bid our sad divisions cease,
And be for us our King of Peace.
(to Refrain)
MUSIC: Chant, Mode I; adapted by Thomas Helmore, 1811 - 1890
TUNE: VENI VENI EMMANUEL
METER: LM (Long Meter: 88 88) with refrain.
The Hebrew word “immanu” means “with us,” and the word “El” means “God.” So combining these two words together: Immanu and El means “God with us.”
Austin Lovelace writes in his book “Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins:”
“From the seven antiphons sung in the medieval Roman Church at Vespers before and after the Magnificat (Mary’s Song), just prior to Christmas, sometime in the 13th century five were selected for a hymn and the “Rejoice, rejoice” refrain added. Biblical references to the Great “O’s” are: Emmanuel (Isaiah 7:14), Root of Jesse (Isaiah 11:10), Dayspring (Malachi 4:2), Key of David (Isaiah 22:22), and O Lord (Adonai) (Exodus 3:15). The purpose of Advent is to prepare for Christmas, as Lent prepares for Easter."
1. O come, O come, Emmanuel,
And ransom captive Israel,
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel.
2. O come, o Wisdom from on high,
Who orders all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
And teach us in her ways to go.
(to Refrain)
3. O come, o come great Lord of might,
Who to your tribes on Sinai’s height
In ancient times once gave the law,
In cloud, and majesty, and awe.
(to Refrain)
4. O come, O Rod of Jesse’s stem,
From every foe deliver them
That trust your mighty power to save,
And give them victory o’er the grave.
(to Refrain)
5. O come, O Key of David, come,
And open wide our heav’nly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery.
(to Refrain)
6. O come, O Dayspring form on high
And cheer us by your drawing nigh;
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And death’s dark shadow put to flight.
(to Refrain)
7. O come, Desire of nations, bind
In one the hearts of humankind;
O bid our sad divisions cease,
And be for us our King of Peace.
(to Refrain)
COME, YE THANKFUL PEOPLE, COME
TEXT: Henry Alford, 1810 - 1871
MUSIC: George J. Elvey, 1816 – 1893
TUNE: ST GEORGE’S WINDSOR
METER: 77 77 D (Doubled)
Richard Niell Donovan writes the following on the website Lectionary.org .
“This is a traditional harvest song that we associate with Thanksgiving Day. It speaks of things unfamiliar to most city dwellers today –– the harvest "safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin." Anyone who has ever lived in a farming community knows the urgency associated with the harvest. The fruit of a whole year's work hang on the harvest, which cannot be accomplished until the crop is ready and which must be accomplished quickly then lest it be spoiled by pests or weather. During the busy harvest season, farmers literally work day and night to get the job done. Only after the harvest is there time to relax and celebrate.
But even if we aren't farmers, we can appreciate the urgency of deadlines –– the joy of an important job well done –– the relief of a respite after a busy time at work.
This hymn was written by Henry Alford, a 19th century Anglican clergyman. Alford was quite a remarkable person. At age six, he wrote a biography of the Apostle Paul. At age ten, he wrote a pamphlet entitled, "Looking Unto Jesus the Believers' Support Under Trials and Afflictions." At age 16, he committed his life to Christian service, and served nearly half a century as an Anglican clergyman. For the last 14 years of his life, he served as dean of the Canterbury Cathedral.
Alford wrote 48 books –– the most important being a four-volume commentary on the Greek New Testament. He wrote several hymns, but this is only one that is widely sung today.”
In 1844, this hymn was published for the first time under the title “After the Harvest.” It originally contained the text from Psalm 126:6, “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
1. Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest home:
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, does provide
For our wants to be supplied;
Come to God’s own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest home.
2. All the world is God’s own field,
Fruit unto God’s praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown;
First the blade and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear:
Lord of harvest, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3. For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take the harvest home;
From the field shall in that day
All offenses purge away,
Giving angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In God’s garner evermore.
4. Even so, Lord, quickly come
To your final harvest home;
Gather all your people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin;
There, for ever purified,
In your presence to abide:
Come, with all your angels, come,
Raise the glorious harvest home.
MUSIC: George J. Elvey, 1816 – 1893
TUNE: ST GEORGE’S WINDSOR
METER: 77 77 D (Doubled)
Richard Niell Donovan writes the following on the website Lectionary.org .
“This is a traditional harvest song that we associate with Thanksgiving Day. It speaks of things unfamiliar to most city dwellers today –– the harvest "safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin." Anyone who has ever lived in a farming community knows the urgency associated with the harvest. The fruit of a whole year's work hang on the harvest, which cannot be accomplished until the crop is ready and which must be accomplished quickly then lest it be spoiled by pests or weather. During the busy harvest season, farmers literally work day and night to get the job done. Only after the harvest is there time to relax and celebrate.
But even if we aren't farmers, we can appreciate the urgency of deadlines –– the joy of an important job well done –– the relief of a respite after a busy time at work.
This hymn was written by Henry Alford, a 19th century Anglican clergyman. Alford was quite a remarkable person. At age six, he wrote a biography of the Apostle Paul. At age ten, he wrote a pamphlet entitled, "Looking Unto Jesus the Believers' Support Under Trials and Afflictions." At age 16, he committed his life to Christian service, and served nearly half a century as an Anglican clergyman. For the last 14 years of his life, he served as dean of the Canterbury Cathedral.
Alford wrote 48 books –– the most important being a four-volume commentary on the Greek New Testament. He wrote several hymns, but this is only one that is widely sung today.”
In 1844, this hymn was published for the first time under the title “After the Harvest.” It originally contained the text from Psalm 126:6, “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
1. Come, ye thankful people, come,
Raise the song of harvest home:
All is safely gathered in,
Ere the winter storms begin;
God, our Maker, does provide
For our wants to be supplied;
Come to God’s own temple, come,
Raise the song of harvest home.
2. All the world is God’s own field,
Fruit unto God’s praise to yield;
Wheat and tares together sown,
Unto joy or sorrow grown;
First the blade and then the ear,
Then the full corn shall appear:
Lord of harvest, grant that we
Wholesome grain and pure may be.
3. For the Lord our God shall come,
And shall take the harvest home;
From the field shall in that day
All offenses purge away,
Giving angels charge at last
In the fire the tares to cast,
But the fruitful ears to store
In God’s garner evermore.
4. Even so, Lord, quickly come
To your final harvest home;
Gather all your people in,
Free from sorrow, free from sin;
There, for ever purified,
In your presence to abide:
Come, with all your angels, come,
Raise the glorious harvest home.
Monday, November 23, 2009
BULLETIN LETTER FOR NOVEMBER 22
By Tim Claubaugh
Fr. Dave asked that I write to you for this weekend’s bulletin article and give you an update on the Music Ministry program here at St. Mary’s. I am happy to do this because there are a lot of things happening in our Music Ministry that I want to share with you.
As you are probably well aware, our choir season is about a month and a half into operation. Things are going well, however we could still use more members in the Contemporary Choir and the Children’s Choir.
The Children’s Choir, under the direction of Mike Schmenk, is for children in grades K-8. They rehearse Sunday mornings 10:45-11:30 in the Choir Room. They will sing about 1 Mass every month, rotating between the 4:00, 9:30, 11:30 and 5:00 Masses. If your child is interested in joining the Children’s Choir, contact Mr. Schmenk at 419-609-9712.
The Contemporary Choir, under the direction of Heather Gerber, is for anyone from 7th grade and into adult life. The Contemporary Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 in the choir loft. The Contemporary Choir sings mostly contemporary and Praise and Worship music. They sing every Sunday at the 11:30 Mass. If you are interested in joining the Contemporary Choir, contact Heather at 419-370-8241.
If you like singing, there are other areas to get involved in as well by joining the Parish Choir, Funeral Choir and/or be a Cantor. If you like more of the “behind the scenes” secretarial/clerical work, there are opportunities for that as well. Check out the Music Ministry Website at http://stmarysmusicministry.blogspot.com/ and click on “Music Ministries at St. Mary’s” for more information. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, contact me at 419-625-7465 or email me at music@stmarysandusky.org .
Speaking of Music Ministry website, if you have never checked it out, you don’t know what you are missing. It’s fun and very informative, and educational! ! There is so much information on there from hymns and hymnody to music for your wedding to liturgical and historical pieces. So log on and check it out; and even leave a comment or two!
Our present hymnals were purchased and used for the first time on February 26, 1995. That is almost 15 years ago. You will notice that the hymnals in the pews are getting very worn and tattered after 15 years of daily use. I had originally planned on replacing them by April or May of 2010. However, due to the new translation of the Sacramentary, which is due to come out in late 2010, it would be a waste of money to get new hymnals until that translation has been made “Official” by Rome. Therefore, we are now looking at getting new hymnals in mid – late 2011. Even though this date is almost 2 years away, we will be looking at which type of hymnal would serve St. Mary’s well for the next 15 years. I will keep you posted!
I hope to see you at the Jim Cowan Concert and Eucharistic Holy Hour on Monday!
Fr. Dave asked that I write to you for this weekend’s bulletin article and give you an update on the Music Ministry program here at St. Mary’s. I am happy to do this because there are a lot of things happening in our Music Ministry that I want to share with you.
As you are probably well aware, our choir season is about a month and a half into operation. Things are going well, however we could still use more members in the Contemporary Choir and the Children’s Choir.
The Children’s Choir, under the direction of Mike Schmenk, is for children in grades K-8. They rehearse Sunday mornings 10:45-11:30 in the Choir Room. They will sing about 1 Mass every month, rotating between the 4:00, 9:30, 11:30 and 5:00 Masses. If your child is interested in joining the Children’s Choir, contact Mr. Schmenk at 419-609-9712.
The Contemporary Choir, under the direction of Heather Gerber, is for anyone from 7th grade and into adult life. The Contemporary Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings, 7:00-9:00 in the choir loft. The Contemporary Choir sings mostly contemporary and Praise and Worship music. They sing every Sunday at the 11:30 Mass. If you are interested in joining the Contemporary Choir, contact Heather at 419-370-8241.
If you like singing, there are other areas to get involved in as well by joining the Parish Choir, Funeral Choir and/or be a Cantor. If you like more of the “behind the scenes” secretarial/clerical work, there are opportunities for that as well. Check out the Music Ministry Website at http://stmarysmusicministry.blogspot.com/ and click on “Music Ministries at St. Mary’s” for more information. If you are interested in any of the above opportunities, contact me at 419-625-7465 or email me at music@stmarysandusky.org .
Speaking of Music Ministry website, if you have never checked it out, you don’t know what you are missing. It’s fun and very informative, and educational! ! There is so much information on there from hymns and hymnody to music for your wedding to liturgical and historical pieces. So log on and check it out; and even leave a comment or two!
Our present hymnals were purchased and used for the first time on February 26, 1995. That is almost 15 years ago. You will notice that the hymnals in the pews are getting very worn and tattered after 15 years of daily use. I had originally planned on replacing them by April or May of 2010. However, due to the new translation of the Sacramentary, which is due to come out in late 2010, it would be a waste of money to get new hymnals until that translation has been made “Official” by Rome. Therefore, we are now looking at getting new hymnals in mid – late 2011. Even though this date is almost 2 years away, we will be looking at which type of hymnal would serve St. Mary’s well for the next 15 years. I will keep you posted!
I hope to see you at the Jim Cowan Concert and Eucharistic Holy Hour on Monday!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
FUNERAL FOR ANNE E. STIMMEL
Funeral Mass for Anne E. Stimmel will be on Monday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Monday, November 16, 2009
JIM COWAN FOR A LIVE CONCERT AND EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR
Jim Cowan will be coming to St. Mary's on Monday, November 23, 2009 at 7:00 pm for a concert and Eucharistic Holy Hour.
Jim is a renowned singer, songwriter and worship leader for conferences at Franciscan University in Stubenville for 25 years.
Come and be renewed in the Lord's healing presence.
Pope Benedict has declared this the "Year of the Priest." As we come together before the Blessed Sacrament, let us intercede for our priests and pray that we all may be more faithful in following the Good Shepherd.
St. Mary's will have Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration and Benediction on Monday, November 23, 2009, at 7:00 pm with Jim Cowan leading the music.
Jim is known from the St. Francis University, Stuebenville, Summer Conferences. He also has many of his own songs published and recorded.
Plan to attend this spiritiual and powerful event.
Jim is a renowned singer, songwriter and worship leader for conferences at Franciscan University in Stubenville for 25 years.
Come and be renewed in the Lord's healing presence.
Pope Benedict has declared this the "Year of the Priest." As we come together before the Blessed Sacrament, let us intercede for our priests and pray that we all may be more faithful in following the Good Shepherd.
St. Mary's will have Eucharistic Exposition, Adoration and Benediction on Monday, November 23, 2009, at 7:00 pm with Jim Cowan leading the music.
Jim is known from the St. Francis University, Stuebenville, Summer Conferences. He also has many of his own songs published and recorded.
Plan to attend this spiritiual and powerful event.
CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
By Tim Claubaugh
CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
TEXT: Revelation 19: 12; Vs. 1, 3-5, Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Vs. 2. Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903
MUSIC: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
TUNE: DIADEMATA
METER: SMD (Short Meter Double: 6, 6, 8, 6; 6, 6, 8, 6)
Richard Niell Donovan, on the Lectionary.org web site writes, “’Crown Him with Many Crowns’ was written by Matthew Bridges, an Anglican clergyman who at age 48 converted to Roman Catholicism and at age 51 wrote this hymn. It is the one hymn written by Bridges to still be sung widely today.
Bridges wrote six verses, each celebrating some aspect of God, such as kingship, love, and peace. Some years later, Godfrey Thring, an Anglican clergyman, thought that the hymn needed a verse celebrating the resurrection, so he wrote the one that begins, "Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave" -- and he wrote additional verses as well. The hymn as found in most hymnals today includes verses by both Bridges and Thring.”
The tune, DIADEMATA (the Greek word for crowns), was composed by George Elvey, a renowned organist at that time serving the post of organist at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England. It should be noted that British royalty often attend this church.
1. Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb Upon His Throne;
Hark! How the heav’nly anthem drowns
All music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
Of him who set us free,
and hail him as your heav’nly king
Through all eternity.
2. Crown Him the Lord of Life,
Who triumphed o’er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife
For those he came to save.
His glories now we sing,
Who died and rose on high,
Who died, eternal life to bring
And lives that death may die.
3. Crown Him the Lord of Love,
Behold the hands and side,
Rich wounds yet visible above
In beauty glorified.
No angel in the sky
Can fully bear that sight,
But down-wards bends his burning eye
At mysteries so bright
4. Crown Him the Lord of Peace,
Whose power a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease,
Absorbed in prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end,
And round his pierced feet
Fair flow’rs to Paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet.
5. Crown Him the Lord of Years,
The risen Lord sublime,
Creator if the rolling spheres,
The Master of all time,
All hail, redeemer, hail!
For you have died for me;
Your praise and glory shall not fail
Through-out eternity.
CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
TEXT: Revelation 19: 12; Vs. 1, 3-5, Matthew Bridges, 1800-1894; Vs. 2. Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903
MUSIC: George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
TUNE: DIADEMATA
METER: SMD (Short Meter Double: 6, 6, 8, 6; 6, 6, 8, 6)
Richard Niell Donovan, on the Lectionary.org web site writes, “’Crown Him with Many Crowns’ was written by Matthew Bridges, an Anglican clergyman who at age 48 converted to Roman Catholicism and at age 51 wrote this hymn. It is the one hymn written by Bridges to still be sung widely today.
Bridges wrote six verses, each celebrating some aspect of God, such as kingship, love, and peace. Some years later, Godfrey Thring, an Anglican clergyman, thought that the hymn needed a verse celebrating the resurrection, so he wrote the one that begins, "Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave" -- and he wrote additional verses as well. The hymn as found in most hymnals today includes verses by both Bridges and Thring.”
The tune, DIADEMATA (the Greek word for crowns), was composed by George Elvey, a renowned organist at that time serving the post of organist at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England. It should be noted that British royalty often attend this church.
1. Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb Upon His Throne;
Hark! How the heav’nly anthem drowns
All music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
Of him who set us free,
and hail him as your heav’nly king
Through all eternity.
2. Crown Him the Lord of Life,
Who triumphed o’er the grave,
And rose victorious in the strife
For those he came to save.
His glories now we sing,
Who died and rose on high,
Who died, eternal life to bring
And lives that death may die.
3. Crown Him the Lord of Love,
Behold the hands and side,
Rich wounds yet visible above
In beauty glorified.
No angel in the sky
Can fully bear that sight,
But down-wards bends his burning eye
At mysteries so bright
4. Crown Him the Lord of Peace,
Whose power a scepter sways
From pole to pole, that wars may cease,
Absorbed in prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end,
And round his pierced feet
Fair flow’rs to Paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet.
5. Crown Him the Lord of Years,
The risen Lord sublime,
Creator if the rolling spheres,
The Master of all time,
All hail, redeemer, hail!
For you have died for me;
Your praise and glory shall not fail
Through-out eternity.
FUNERAL FOR JOHN C. SCHERER
Funeral Mass for John C. Scherer will be on Thursday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Monday, November 9, 2009
MONTHLY UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER 2009
Be sure to check out the following monthly updates:
"This Month in Music History" (on the AGO - Sandusky website)
"This Month in St. Mary's History"
"Monthly Video"
Also check out the weekly update "This Sunday's Music" as well as the two new articles below.
"This Month in Music History" (on the AGO - Sandusky website)
"This Month in St. Mary's History"
"Monthly Video"
Also check out the weekly update "This Sunday's Music" as well as the two new articles below.
ORGAN & BRASS CONCERT RECAP
There were approximately 150 people who attended the Organ and Brass concert this past Sunday evening with Tim Claubaugh, Organist and the Terra Brass Choir. The program, titled “Resounding Organ & Brass” was directed by Jeff Blanchard, director of the Terra Brass Choir.
Below is the program that was performed:
ORGAN & BRASS: “Processional from Crown Imperial” – Wm. Walton.arr. John Wilson
BRASS: “Galliard Battagilia a5” – Samuel Scheidt/arr. Daniel Leavitt
ORGAN: “Toccata in D Minor” – J. S. Bach
ORGAN: “Land of Rest” – Wilbur Held
ORGAN & BRASS: “Rigaudon” – Andre Campra / arr. S. Drummond Wolff
ORGAN & BRASS: “Deus, Qui Beatum Marcum” – Giovanni Gabrieli/arr, Daniel Leavitt
ORGAN: “Processional on ‘Eternal Father, Strong to Save’” – Charles Callahan
ORGAN: “God of Our Fathers” – James Mansfield
BRASS: “Theme from Superman: The Movie” – John Williams/arr. Jeff Blanchard
BRASS: “Overture from HMS Pinafore” – Sir Arthur Sullivan/arr. Walter Barnes
ORGAN: “Now Thank We All Our God” – J. S. Bach
ORGAN: “We Gather Together” – Michael Burkhardt
ORGAN: “We Gather Together” – Gordon Young
ORGAN & BRASS: “A Mighty Fortress” – Vaclav Nelhybel
The Terra Brass Choir, under the direction of Jeff Blanchard, consisted of:
Trumpet: Carrie Baker, Tom Hetzel, Jackie Macko, Megan Miller, Dean Stamm
French Horn: Travis Magoto, Rosemary Titkemeier, Megan Wistinghausen
Trombone: Duane Waite, Chris Wansitler
Tuba: Barry Cover, Sam Laderach, Steve Shimer
Check back later for pictures from the concert.
Below is the program that was performed:
ORGAN & BRASS: “Processional from Crown Imperial” – Wm. Walton.arr. John Wilson
BRASS: “Galliard Battagilia a5” – Samuel Scheidt/arr. Daniel Leavitt
ORGAN: “Toccata in D Minor” – J. S. Bach
ORGAN: “Land of Rest” – Wilbur Held
ORGAN & BRASS: “Rigaudon” – Andre Campra / arr. S. Drummond Wolff
ORGAN & BRASS: “Deus, Qui Beatum Marcum” – Giovanni Gabrieli/arr, Daniel Leavitt
ORGAN: “Processional on ‘Eternal Father, Strong to Save’” – Charles Callahan
ORGAN: “God of Our Fathers” – James Mansfield
BRASS: “Theme from Superman: The Movie” – John Williams/arr. Jeff Blanchard
BRASS: “Overture from HMS Pinafore” – Sir Arthur Sullivan/arr. Walter Barnes
ORGAN: “Now Thank We All Our God” – J. S. Bach
ORGAN: “We Gather Together” – Michael Burkhardt
ORGAN: “We Gather Together” – Gordon Young
ORGAN & BRASS: “A Mighty Fortress” – Vaclav Nelhybel
The Terra Brass Choir, under the direction of Jeff Blanchard, consisted of:
Trumpet: Carrie Baker, Tom Hetzel, Jackie Macko, Megan Miller, Dean Stamm
French Horn: Travis Magoto, Rosemary Titkemeier, Megan Wistinghausen
Trombone: Duane Waite, Chris Wansitler
Tuba: Barry Cover, Sam Laderach, Steve Shimer
Check back later for pictures from the concert.
WE GATHER TOGETHER
By Tim Claubaugh
TEXT: “Wilt heden nu treden,” Netherlands folk hymn; Trans. by Theodore Baker, 1851 – 1934
MUSIC: “Neder-landtsch Gedenckclanck,” 1626; harm. by Edward Kremser, 1838 – 1914
TUNE: KREMSER
METER: 12 11 12 11
Not much has be written about this popular hymn of thanksgiving. Austin C. Lovelace, in his book, “Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins,” writes, “The original Dutch text was a patriotic song written at the end of the 16th century to celebrate the release of the Netherlands from Spanish rule. It’s theme is the providence of God and the prayer “O Lord, make us free!” Edward Kremser, director of a male choral society in Vienna, first arranged the old folksong for men’s voices.”
1. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
He chastens and hastens his will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:
Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own.
2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures.
So from the beginning the fight we were winning:
You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be yours!
3. We all do extol you our leader triumphant,
And pray that you still our defender will be.
Let your congregation escape tribulation:
Your name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
TEXT: “Wilt heden nu treden,” Netherlands folk hymn; Trans. by Theodore Baker, 1851 – 1934
MUSIC: “Neder-landtsch Gedenckclanck,” 1626; harm. by Edward Kremser, 1838 – 1914
TUNE: KREMSER
METER: 12 11 12 11
Not much has be written about this popular hymn of thanksgiving. Austin C. Lovelace, in his book, “Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins,” writes, “The original Dutch text was a patriotic song written at the end of the 16th century to celebrate the release of the Netherlands from Spanish rule. It’s theme is the providence of God and the prayer “O Lord, make us free!” Edward Kremser, director of a male choral society in Vienna, first arranged the old folksong for men’s voices.”
1. We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
He chastens and hastens his will to make known;
The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing:
Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own.
2. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining,
Whose kingdom calls all to the love which endures.
So from the beginning the fight we were winning:
You, Lord, were at our side; all glory be yours!
3. We all do extol you our leader triumphant,
And pray that you still our defender will be.
Let your congregation escape tribulation:
Your name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
ORGAN & BRASS CONCERT THIS SUNDAY
There is an Organ and Brass concert this Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 pm. Performers will be Tim Claubaugh, Organist, and the Terra College Brass Ensemble. Works by J. S. Bach, William Walton, Andre Campra, Giovanni Gabrieli, Vaclav Nelhybel, Wilbur Held, and others will be performed. The concert is FREE and open to the public.
FUNERAL FOR MERLIN E. "MERT" HIGGINS
Funeral Mass for Merlin E. "Mert" Higgins will be on Friday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
FUNERAL FOR CHRISTOPHER D. GRUHLKE
Funeral Mass for Christopher D. Gruhlke will be on Thursday, November 5 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
FUNERAL FOR RICHARD W. "DICK" PRESSLER
Funeral Mass for Richard W. "Dick" Pressler will be on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
FUNERAL FOR TED J. MANN
Funeral Mass for Ted J. Mann will be on Friday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:45. Heather Gerber will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Monday, October 26, 2009
ORGAN & BRASS CONCERT
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ! There is an Organ and Brass concert on Sunday, November 8, at 7:30 pm. Performers will be Tim Claubaugh, Organist, and the Terra State College Brass Choir. Works by J. S. Bach, William Walton, Andre Campra, Giovanni Gabrieli, Vaclav Nelhybel, Wilbur Held, and others will be performed. The concert is FREE and open to the public.
STORIES BEHIND THE HYMNS: "FOR ALL THE SAINTS"
By Tim Claubaugh
TEXT: William W. How, 1823-1897
MUSIC: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
TUNE: SINE NOMINE
METER: 10, 10, 10 with alleluias
William How was a bishop in the Church of England. He is known for his work among the poor in the urban slums and for his instruction of children. Most of his fifty-four published hymns were written for children. Their artful simplicity made them easily understood by children.
This hymn for the feast of All Saints Day was first published in “Hymns for Saints’ Days and Other Hymns” in 1864. Originally set to another tune, the great English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams set this hymn to his SINE NOMINE tune which works very well as a processional hymn. This hymn with Vaughan Williams tune was first published in “English Hymnal” in 1906. This volume contains many true processional hymns in a “Medieval Procession Tradition.”
In Austin Lovelace’s book, “Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins,” he writes: “Based on the picture of a “cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1), the hymn gives thanks for the saints of old, makes a prayer that we may be found faithful, and acknowledges the unity of the whole Church in heaven and on earth in the mystical body of Christ, a picture of the church in holy warfare, and a vision of the victorious Church. Vaughan Willams’ magnificent marching tune makes this a contemporary version of “When the Saints Go Marching In.”
1. For all the saints who from their labors rest,
All who by faith before the world confessed,
Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. You were their rock, their fortress and their might;
You, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
You in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. O may your soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them, the victor’s crown of gold.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4. O Blest communion, family divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one within your great design.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6. The golden evening brightens in the west
Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
7. But then there breaks a yet more glorious day:
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
8. From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
TEXT: William W. How, 1823-1897
MUSIC: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958
TUNE: SINE NOMINE
METER: 10, 10, 10 with alleluias
William How was a bishop in the Church of England. He is known for his work among the poor in the urban slums and for his instruction of children. Most of his fifty-four published hymns were written for children. Their artful simplicity made them easily understood by children.
This hymn for the feast of All Saints Day was first published in “Hymns for Saints’ Days and Other Hymns” in 1864. Originally set to another tune, the great English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams set this hymn to his SINE NOMINE tune which works very well as a processional hymn. This hymn with Vaughan Williams tune was first published in “English Hymnal” in 1906. This volume contains many true processional hymns in a “Medieval Procession Tradition.”
In Austin Lovelace’s book, “Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins,” he writes: “Based on the picture of a “cloud of witnesses” (Hebrews 12:1), the hymn gives thanks for the saints of old, makes a prayer that we may be found faithful, and acknowledges the unity of the whole Church in heaven and on earth in the mystical body of Christ, a picture of the church in holy warfare, and a vision of the victorious Church. Vaughan Willams’ magnificent marching tune makes this a contemporary version of “When the Saints Go Marching In.”
1. For all the saints who from their labors rest,
All who by faith before the world confessed,
Your name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
2. You were their rock, their fortress and their might;
You, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight;
You in the darkness drear, their one true light.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
3. O may your soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them, the victor’s crown of gold.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4. O Blest communion, family divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
Yet all are one within your great design.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
6. The golden evening brightens in the west
Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
7. But then there breaks a yet more glorious day:
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of glory passes on his way.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
8. From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
EASY ADVICE FOR AVOIDING THE FLU
The following was received as an email in the music offices recently and is good "Anti-Flu Advice." In an attempt to keep all of our singers and musicians healthy this flu season, we are posting this on our web site.
Although Snopes.com does not have anything about this particular email, they do have a web page on the Swine flu with many other links full of information.
http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/swinefluinfo.asp
Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist)
having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions
like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial
etc.. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and
Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).
The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is
important for all to know.
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global
epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into
contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not
so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1
infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms
and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps,
not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced
(instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any
part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't
trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal
cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling
prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same
effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one.
Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative
method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with
warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti
(very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose
hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped
in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*
5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C
(Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C
tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking
warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse
direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into
the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
Although Snopes.com does not have anything about this particular email, they do have a web page on the Swine flu with many other links full of information.
http://www.snopes.com/medical/disease/swinefluinfo.asp
Prevent Swine Flu - Good Advice
Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist)
having clinical experience of over 20 years. He has worked in institutions
like Hinduja Hospital , Bombay Hospital , Saifee Hospital , Tata Memorial
etc.. Presently, he is heading our Nuclear Medicine Department and
Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).
The following message given by him, I feel makes a lot of sense and is
important for all to know.
The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global
epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into
contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not
so much of a problem as proliferation is.
While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1
infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms
and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps,
not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced
(instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):
1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any
part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).
3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't
trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal
cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling
prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same
effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one.
Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative
method.
4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with
warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti
(very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose
hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped
in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*
5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C
(Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C
tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking
warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse
direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into
the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.
Monday, October 19, 2009
STORIES BEHIND THE HYMNS: "AMAZING GRACE"
By Tim Claubaugh
TEXT: Vs. 1-4 by John Newton, 1725-1807 / Vs. 5 attr. Bo John Reese, ca. 1859
MUSIC: “Virginia Harmony”
TUNE: NEW BRITAIN
METER: CM (Common Meter: 86 86)
John Newton was born in London. His father was a sea-captain and his mother was a very devout Christian woman who raised John in the teachings of the Episcopal Church. By age 11, John was sailing the Mediterranean with his father, but by age 17, he completely gave up his religious principles. In 1742 he met and fell in love with Mary Catlett, and they were married in 1750.
He took a job on a slave ship that set sail for Sierra Leone. During the trip he mistreated others and he himself was mistreated by other crewmen and (as he wrote), “had you known that my conduct, principles and heart were still darker than my outward condition…” He eventually was able to board another ship back to England. During this return trip he spent a lot of time reading “Imitation of Christ,” and on March 10, 1748 a violent storm (where he thought himself as Jonah – the reason for the ship’s almost certain demise). It was during this storm that another violent storm “broke over his soul” and his life began to change. He always refereed to that date has his “spiritual birthday.”
However, that date was just the beginning of his transformation. He did not become a full “regenerated Christian" until August 1754. He slowly began to consecrate his life to Christ and in 1764 he was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.
He served several churches with his last 2 in London beginning in 1779. He died there on December 21, 1807, at age 82. He wrote his own epitaph which reads, “JOHN NEWTON, Clerk, once an infidel and libertine, was by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour, JESUS CHRIST, preserved, restored, pardoned and appointed to preach the faith he had long labored to destroy, near sixteen years at Olney in Bucks, and twenty-eight years in his Church.”
Newton’s fellowship with William Cowper produced the publication of their “Olney Hymns.” Book I, Number 41 has Newton’s life-story in the following form:
1. Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind but now I see.
2. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I firs believed
3. The Lord has promised good to me,
His word, my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
4. Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
(Verse 5 attributed to John Reese, not John Newton)
5. When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
TEXT: Vs. 1-4 by John Newton, 1725-1807 / Vs. 5 attr. Bo John Reese, ca. 1859
MUSIC: “Virginia Harmony”
TUNE: NEW BRITAIN
METER: CM (Common Meter: 86 86)
John Newton was born in London. His father was a sea-captain and his mother was a very devout Christian woman who raised John in the teachings of the Episcopal Church. By age 11, John was sailing the Mediterranean with his father, but by age 17, he completely gave up his religious principles. In 1742 he met and fell in love with Mary Catlett, and they were married in 1750.
He took a job on a slave ship that set sail for Sierra Leone. During the trip he mistreated others and he himself was mistreated by other crewmen and (as he wrote), “had you known that my conduct, principles and heart were still darker than my outward condition…” He eventually was able to board another ship back to England. During this return trip he spent a lot of time reading “Imitation of Christ,” and on March 10, 1748 a violent storm (where he thought himself as Jonah – the reason for the ship’s almost certain demise). It was during this storm that another violent storm “broke over his soul” and his life began to change. He always refereed to that date has his “spiritual birthday.”
However, that date was just the beginning of his transformation. He did not become a full “regenerated Christian" until August 1754. He slowly began to consecrate his life to Christ and in 1764 he was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.
He served several churches with his last 2 in London beginning in 1779. He died there on December 21, 1807, at age 82. He wrote his own epitaph which reads, “JOHN NEWTON, Clerk, once an infidel and libertine, was by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour, JESUS CHRIST, preserved, restored, pardoned and appointed to preach the faith he had long labored to destroy, near sixteen years at Olney in Bucks, and twenty-eight years in his Church.”
Newton’s fellowship with William Cowper produced the publication of their “Olney Hymns.” Book I, Number 41 has Newton’s life-story in the following form:
1. Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind but now I see.
2. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I firs believed
3. The Lord has promised good to me,
His word, my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.
4. Through many dangers, toils, and snares,
I have already come;
‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
(Verse 5 attributed to John Reese, not John Newton)
5. When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
FUNERAL FOR VIOLA M. GRAHL
Funeral Mass for Viola M. Grahl will be on Thursday, October 15 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Monday, October 5, 2009
STORIES BEHIND THE HYMNS: "SING OF MARY, PURE AND LOWLY"
By Tim Claubaugh
October is traditionally one of the 2 months devoted to our Blessed Virgin Mary (the other month being May). During the month of October, we will sing a Marian Hymn at the weekend Masses to honor her.
This Sunday, one of the hymns that will be sung at most of the Masses is "Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly" (# 783). This Marian hymn tells of the relationship that Jesus had with His Mother. The tune (PLEADING SAVIOR) was written in 1830 and found in the "Chrstian Lyre" (a songbook or hymnal). The text was written by Roland F. Palmer (born in 1891) and the meter is 8 7 8 7 D. This hymn seems to have first appeared in "The Hymnal 1940" (Episcopal).
In his book, "Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins" Austin Lovelace writes about this hymn: "Based on an anonymous poem published in an Ilkeston, Derbyshire pamphlet c. 1914, and inspired by the need for a devotional hymn for the Feast of the Annunciation, Roland F. Palmer (born in London, but a Canadian resident since 1905) wrote this hymn to emphasize the spiritual rather more than the physical aspects of the Annunciation. Its theme is Mary and Jesus - her love for Him and His love for her."
1. Sing of Mary pure and lowly, Virgin mother undefiled,
Sing of God's own Son most holy, who became her little child.
Fairest child of fairest mother, God the Lord who came to earth,
Word made flesh, our very brother, takes our nature by his birth,
2. Sing of Jesus, son of Mary, in the home at Nazareth.
Toil and labor can not weary, Love enduring unto death.
Constant was the love he gave her, though he went forth from her side,
Forth to preach, and heal, and suffer, till on Calvary he died.
3. Glory be to God the Father; Glory be to God the Son;
Glory be to God the Spirit; Glory to the Three in One.
From the heart of blessed Mary, from all saints the song ascends,
And the church the strain reechoes unto earth's remotest ends.
October is traditionally one of the 2 months devoted to our Blessed Virgin Mary (the other month being May). During the month of October, we will sing a Marian Hymn at the weekend Masses to honor her.
This Sunday, one of the hymns that will be sung at most of the Masses is "Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly" (# 783). This Marian hymn tells of the relationship that Jesus had with His Mother. The tune (PLEADING SAVIOR) was written in 1830 and found in the "Chrstian Lyre" (a songbook or hymnal). The text was written by Roland F. Palmer (born in 1891) and the meter is 8 7 8 7 D. This hymn seems to have first appeared in "The Hymnal 1940" (Episcopal).
In his book, "Hymn Notes for Church Bulletins" Austin Lovelace writes about this hymn: "Based on an anonymous poem published in an Ilkeston, Derbyshire pamphlet c. 1914, and inspired by the need for a devotional hymn for the Feast of the Annunciation, Roland F. Palmer (born in London, but a Canadian resident since 1905) wrote this hymn to emphasize the spiritual rather more than the physical aspects of the Annunciation. Its theme is Mary and Jesus - her love for Him and His love for her."
1. Sing of Mary pure and lowly, Virgin mother undefiled,
Sing of God's own Son most holy, who became her little child.
Fairest child of fairest mother, God the Lord who came to earth,
Word made flesh, our very brother, takes our nature by his birth,
2. Sing of Jesus, son of Mary, in the home at Nazareth.
Toil and labor can not weary, Love enduring unto death.
Constant was the love he gave her, though he went forth from her side,
Forth to preach, and heal, and suffer, till on Calvary he died.
3. Glory be to God the Father; Glory be to God the Son;
Glory be to God the Spirit; Glory to the Three in One.
From the heart of blessed Mary, from all saints the song ascends,
And the church the strain reechoes unto earth's remotest ends.
ABOUT MIKE SCHMENK
Mike Schmenk is the director of the St. Mary's Children's Choir.
Mike was born in Sandusky and raised in Cincinnati. A very active music student in high school, he was awarded scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Music Education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He graduated in 1991 and later obtained a Masters of Music Education also from Miami. In 2000, Mike and his wife Ronda, moved to Sandusky. He joined the music teaching staff at Sandusky City Schools and currently teaches at Osborne and Mills elementary schools.
Mike has been an active member of the area music community. He has worked with Huron, Margaretta, Perkins, and Sandusky school band programs, performed with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, played for St. Mary's Christmas and Easter Masses, taught private music lessons and played for the Sandusky Central Catholic School's spring musical. This is Michael's second time working with the St.Mary's Children's Choir. Mike and Ronda have two young girls and also run Kindermusik with the Schmenks, a music and movement program for children newborn to age seven.
Mike was born in Sandusky and raised in Cincinnati. A very active music student in high school, he was awarded scholarship to pursue a Bachelor of Music Education at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He graduated in 1991 and later obtained a Masters of Music Education also from Miami. In 2000, Mike and his wife Ronda, moved to Sandusky. He joined the music teaching staff at Sandusky City Schools and currently teaches at Osborne and Mills elementary schools.
Mike has been an active member of the area music community. He has worked with Huron, Margaretta, Perkins, and Sandusky school band programs, performed with the Firelands Symphony Orchestra, played for St. Mary's Christmas and Easter Masses, taught private music lessons and played for the Sandusky Central Catholic School's spring musical. This is Michael's second time working with the St.Mary's Children's Choir. Mike and Ronda have two young girls and also run Kindermusik with the Schmenks, a music and movement program for children newborn to age seven.
Monday, September 28, 2009
SMALL CHANGES TO CERTAIN MASSES
By Fr. Dave Nuss
Briefer and Meaningful Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass is the heart and soul of our Catholic Faith. We want to do all that is humanly possible to inspire members of our parish family to participate regularly in the Holy Eucharist.
Toward accomplishing this end, we will make an effort to accommodate the hectic schedules and needs some people are facing all-the-while being sure to maintain proper reverence of Almighty God.
For a trial basis lasting the rest of the calendar year, beginning Sunday, October 4, the 7:30 a.m. and the 5:00 p.m. Masses will be briefer and meaningful celebrations. During these two Masses some parts which we have been accustomed to singing as a congregation will be recited. Music played will have more instrumental parts, allowing for more personal contemplation. Sacred silence will have a more prominent place in worship. It is our hope and prayer that many members of our parish family will find such a style with more time for reflection and less time singing to their liking.
Briefer and Meaningful Weekday Masses: 8:15 a.m.
Beginning Monday, October 5, we will begin a trial period of celebrating briefer and meaningful Masses on most weekdays. We wish to do all we can to make weekday Mass possible for more members of our parish family by being more sensitive to time demands which are placed upon you. It is our intention for weekday Masses normally to be no more than 30 minutes.
5:00 p.m. Mass Every Sunday Except Christmas and Easter
Again as a way to accommodate the members of our parish family and help more people to participate regularly in the Holy Eucharist, the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass now will be celebrated every Sunday throughout the year except on Christmas and Easter.
Briefer and Meaningful Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass is the heart and soul of our Catholic Faith. We want to do all that is humanly possible to inspire members of our parish family to participate regularly in the Holy Eucharist.
Toward accomplishing this end, we will make an effort to accommodate the hectic schedules and needs some people are facing all-the-while being sure to maintain proper reverence of Almighty God.
For a trial basis lasting the rest of the calendar year, beginning Sunday, October 4, the 7:30 a.m. and the 5:00 p.m. Masses will be briefer and meaningful celebrations. During these two Masses some parts which we have been accustomed to singing as a congregation will be recited. Music played will have more instrumental parts, allowing for more personal contemplation. Sacred silence will have a more prominent place in worship. It is our hope and prayer that many members of our parish family will find such a style with more time for reflection and less time singing to their liking.
Briefer and Meaningful Weekday Masses: 8:15 a.m.
Beginning Monday, October 5, we will begin a trial period of celebrating briefer and meaningful Masses on most weekdays. We wish to do all we can to make weekday Mass possible for more members of our parish family by being more sensitive to time demands which are placed upon you. It is our intention for weekday Masses normally to be no more than 30 minutes.
5:00 p.m. Mass Every Sunday Except Christmas and Easter
Again as a way to accommodate the members of our parish family and help more people to participate regularly in the Holy Eucharist, the Sunday 5:00 p.m. Mass now will be celebrated every Sunday throughout the year except on Christmas and Easter.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
FUNERAL FOR ANDREW A. MCMONIGAL
Funeral Mass for Andrew A. McMonigal will be on Tuesday, Septmber 22 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
CHOIR CALENDARS POSTED
The Calendars for the Parish Choir, Contemporary Choir, and the Children's Choir have been posted. The link to them are in the right side bar towards the bottom (after the list of funerals).
Saturday, September 12, 2009
FUNERAL FOR JOSEPH S. CAPIZZI
Funeral Mass for Joseph S. Capizzi will be on Monday, Septmber 14 at 10:00 a.m. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:45. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
For the Sandusky Register obituary link, click here.
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