Tag: Feasts and seasons

05Sep

Celebration of the Word for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost 2021

15th Sunday after Pentecost 2021
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 57:5.
  2. Organ prelude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Praeludium und Fuge” BuxWV 147, performed on ernst stolz Hauptwerk Müller organ Oosterwijtwerd, uploaded to YouTube by “My Years With Early Music”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: Isaiah 35:4-7, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 147, King James Version.
  5. Response: G. F. Handel (1685-1759) “Praise the Lord”, performed in 2012 by “Con Anima” – St. Patricks College Choir. Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  6. Second Reading: James 2:1-17, World English Bible.
  7. Organ Sequence: Starling Goodwin (1711-1774), “London New, Interlude 3”, uploaded to YouTube by Chordis and Organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: Mark 7:24-37, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: from Matthew 6.
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Postlude: Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1706), “Toccata en Fa majeur” BuxWV 156, performed by Anne-Gaëlle Chanon on the orgue Schnitger de la Martinikerk de Groningen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

29Aug

Celebration of the Word for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost 2021

14th Sunday after Pentecost 2021
  1. Opening Acclamation: From Psalm 118.
  2. Anthem: Jacob Handl (1550-1591), “In nomine jesu”, performed by Chór Słowiki at the church of St. John the Baptist in Szczecin, Poland. Uploaded to YouTube by “andkuba99” and used in accordance with Creative Commons license. Translation: “In the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. Alleluia.”
  3. First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9. King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 15, King James Version.
  5. Hymn: “Be Still My Soul”, performed by the Thomas Cumberland Choir, from “Sunday Hymn Sing” in the Community Audio section of Archive.org.
  6. Second Reading: James 1:17-27, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”, verse 1, performed at St. John’s Church, Redhill, uploaded to YouTube by Ginette and Peter Nye, and used in accordance with the Creative Commons License.
  8. Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer: From Luke 11.  
  10. Blessing: 1 Timothy 1:17.
  11. Postlude: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621), “Fantasia Cromatica”. Performed by Jin Kyung Limon the Fisk organ at Stanford University, Nov 2015; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
15Aug

A Celebration for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost 2021: Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary

In many churches, this Sunday (or a day near it) is set aside to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. While keeping the usual lectionary readings for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, I will nonetheless add in some music from the rich tradition of celebrating Mary. Enjoy.

  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 51
  2. First Reading: Proverbs 9:1-6.
  3. Anthem: Pascale Colasse (1649-1709), “Beata Es Maria”, uploaded to YouTube by “L Jeanne”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  4. Psalm 34:9-14, King James Version.
  5. Gloria Patri: Excerpted from Puer Natus Est, sung at the Abbey of St. Martin of Ligugé, uploaded to YouTube by “Musique Sacree”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  6. Second Reading: Ephesians 5:15-20, World English Bible.
  7. Hymn: Anthem: William Byrd (1540-1623), “Ave Virgo Sanctissima”, sung by Ars Mvsica. In the public domain, at Archive.org.  Translation: “Hail, Holy Virgin, most blessed Mother of God, bright star of the sea. Hail, ever glorious, precious pearl, lovely as the lily, beautiful and perfumed as the rose.”
  8. Gospel: John 6:51-58, World English Bible.
  9. Lord’s Prayer (latin): Sung by the Tudor Consort. Public domain.   
  10. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  11. Postlude: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) “Art of Fugue Contrapunctus 1”. Performed by Benjamin Alard on the organ of l’église d’Arques-la-Bataille; Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

08Aug

Celebration of the Word for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost 2021

  1. Opening Acclamation: Psalm 107.
  2. Organ Prelude: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621) “A Ricercare” performed by Mark Anthony LaMort on Hauptwerk organ, St. Maxamin sample set by Sonus Paradisi, uploaded to YouTube by aml5321 and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  3. First Reading: 1 Kings 19:4-8, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 34:1-8: King James Bible.
  5. Second Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2, World English Bible.
  6. Organ sequence: “I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say” performed by Rainer Schulz at St. Peter’s Church in Leutershausen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  7. Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: From the 1662 Book of Common Prayer.
  9. Benediction from Ephesians 3.
  10. Postlude: Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749) “Caprice sur les Grands Jeux” from “Suite du Deuxième Ton, Premier Livre d’Orgue” Performed on the organ of Cattedrale di Cozensa, Italy. Uploaded to YouTube by “Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
01Aug

A Celebration for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost 2021

Pentecost 10th Sunday 2021
  1. Prelude: Heinrich Scheidemann (ca. 1595-1663): Praeambulum in G, performed on the organ of Reformierten Kirche in Uttum, uploaded to YouTube by Jens Engel, and used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  2. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 95:6
  3. First Reading: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15, King James Version.
  4. Psalm 78:23-29, King James Version.
  5. Second Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16, World English Bible.
  6. Hymn: “Guide me O Thou Great Redeemer”, in the Public Domain at Archive.org.
  7. Organ Sequence: Eugene Gigout (1844-1925), excerpt from “Album grègorien: Tranquilo”, uploaded to YouTube by chordis & organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  8. Gospel: John 6:24-35, World English Bible.
  9. The Lord’s Prayer: Chanted by unknown congregation, uploaded to YouTube by “LabourerFaith”, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  10. Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
  11. Organ Postlude: Eugene Gigout : Toccata in B major, performed by Joshua Sobel at the Edenton St UMC Church, Raleigh, NC, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.

04Jul

Celebration in Word and Music for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost 2021

6th Sunday After Pentecost 2021
  1. Prelude: “America the beautiful”, by the U.S. Army Band, in the public domain at Archive.org.
  2. Opening Acclamation: Psalm 51.
  3. First Lesson: Ezekiel 2:1-5.
  4. Hymn: Amazing Grace, for Trombone Choir. Public domain at Archive.org.
  5. Psalm 123, King James Version.
  6. Gloria Patri, instrumental (piano), uploaded to YouTube by Christina Iqupen, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  7. Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10, World English Bible.
  8. Hymn: “Take, O Take Me As I AM”, sung by Immanuel Congregational Church, 2013. In the public domain at Archive.org.
  9. Gospel: Mark 6:1-13, World English Bible.
  10. The Lord’s Prayer: Earl Killian. Used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  11. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  12. Choral amen. Public domain at Archive.org.
  13. Postlude: “America the beautiful”, performed on guitar, uploaded to Archive.org by Rick Zerndt; In the public domain.  

Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond the the Revised Common Lectionary.

27Jun

Celebration of the Word for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost 2021

5th Sunday after Pentecost 2021
  1. Opening Acclamation: Psalm 51.
  2. Organ Prelude: Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911), Prelude from Third Sonata for Organ. Performed at Immanuel Congregational Church, Harford in Nov 2012, in the Public domain at Archive.org.
  3. First Reading: Lamentations 3:22-33, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm: Heinrich Schütz (1615–1672) “Ihr Heiligen, lobsinget dem Herren” SWV 288. Singers: Paulina Bielarczyk and Sylwia Ziółkowska; Organ: Wacław Golonka, used in Accordance with Creative Commons License. Translation (Psalm 30:4-6): “You holy ones, sing praise to the Lord, be grateful and praise his glory, Because his anger lasts but a moment, and he has joy in life. During the night the weeping endures, but in the morning comes joy.”
  5. Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 8: 7-15, World English Bible.
  6. Organ sequence: Starling Goodwin – Interlude 2, on the organ of the church of St Mary, Bermondsey, uploaded to YouTube by chordis & organo, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  7. Gospel: Mark 5:21-43, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: Matthew 6.
  9. Blessing: 2 Corinthians 13.
  10. Amen: JS Bach (1685-1750), “Amen” BWV 1083 by Ensemble Imero. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain.

20Jun

Celebration of the Word for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost 2021

Pentecost Season, 4th Sunday 2021
  1. Opening Acclamation: from Psalm 118
  2. Prelude: “Eternal Father Strong To Save” (Instrumental), by U.S. Navy Band; Public Domain.
  3. First Reading: Job 38: 1-11, King James Bible.
  4. Hymn: “Eternal Father Strong To Save” (Navy Hymn), sung by U.S. Navy Band; Public Domain.
  5. Psalm 107: 1-3, 23-32, King James Version.
  6. Gloria Patri: From a live service at the First Presbyterian Church of Wolcott. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  7. Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 6: 1-13, World English Bible.
  8. Hymn: “Be Still My Soul” from the Joy of Music with Diane Bish, Program 9803-“Hymns and Sacred Songs”, used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  9. Gospel: Mark 14:35-41 World English Bible.
  10. Lord’s Prayer by Malotte: Sung by Kathleen Battle with harp by Nancy Allen, live for the visit of Pope Benedict to the U.S. 2009, uploated to youtube by “kinddude”, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  11. Praise to God: from 1 Timothy 1:17.
  12. Postlude: Sweelink “Mein junges leben hat ein end” performed by Jarle Fagerheim at Skien parish church in 2011. Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

The Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain. Readings correspond to the Revised Common Lectionary.  The two versions of the Navy Hymn can be found at The Internet Archive.

13Jun

Celebration for the Third Sunday after Pentecost 2021

  1. Opening Acclamation from Ephesians 1.
  2. Organ Prelude: Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748) “Lobe Den Herren”, Ian Dollins playing the 1997 Klais Organ in Haileybury College Chapel, Hertfordshire, UK. Public domain at MusOpen.org.
  3. First Reading: Ezekiel 17:22-24, World English Bible.
  4. Hymn: “For the Beauty of the Earth”, Public Domain.
  5. Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15, King James Version.
  6. Gloria Patri, from a service of compline, Trinity Church 2016, available at Wikimedia Commons, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  7. Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17, World English Bible.
  8. Anthem: Koinoikion “Praise the Lord”, 2012 from OrthodoxMusicOnline, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.
  9. Gospel: Mark 4:26-34, World English Bible.
  10. The Lord’s Prayer from Matthew 6.
  11. Benediction from Romans.
  12. Organ Postlude: Buxtehude (1637-1707) “Ciaconna e-moll”, BuxWV 160, From “ririkuku”; Available at Wikimedia Commons, used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain.

06Jun

Celebration of the Word for the Sunday after Corpus Christi, 2021

Sunday After Corpus Christi 2021
  1. Opening Acclamation from John 6: “I am the bread of life.”
  2. Prelude: “At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing”, for organ, by unknown performer. Public domain.
  3. First Reading: Genesis 3:8-15, King James Bible.
  4. Psalm 130: Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) “Out of the Deep” performed by the Tudor Consort (Creative Commons license), available at Wikimedia Commons.  Text: “Out of the deep have I called unto Thee, O Lord. Lord, Hear my voice. O, Let Thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint. If Thou Lord, will be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it. For there is mercy with thee; therefore shalt thou be feared. I look for the LORD; my soul doth wait for him; in his word is my trust. My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the morning watch; I say, before the morning watch. O Israel, trust in the LORD; for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins.“
  5. Second Reading: Second Corinthians 4:13-5:1, World English Bible.
  6. Motet: “Pange Lingua (de Vézelay) – fr Jean-Baptiste de la Sainte Famille”, performed by unknown performers, used in accordance with Creative Commons license. The text is a medieval hymn for the feast of Corpus Christi written by St. Thomas Aquinas. First stanza in English: “Sing, my tongue, the Saviour’s glory, Of His Flesh, the mystery sing; Of the Blood, all price exceeding, Shed by our Immortal King, Destined, for the world’s redemption, From a noble Womb to spring…” (This is a long text; for the full Latin version and two translations into English, check out this page from Wikipedia).
  7. Gospel: Mark 3:20-35, World English Bible.
  8. The Lord’s Prayer: Chanted by unknown congregation, uploaded to YouTube by “LabourerFaith”, and used in accordance with Creative Commons License.
  9. Blessing: The Aaronic Blessing from Numbers 6 (King James Version).
  10. Organ Postlude: Juan Bautista Cabanilles (1644-1712), “Pange Lingua 5º tono punto” performed by organist Riyehee Hong at Santa Iglesia Cathedral, Murcia, Used in accordance with Creative Commons license.

Bible passages were recorded by Librivox, and are in the public domain.