Society of Saint Gregory

Re VML's point - the Sanctus and the Agnus Dei are both from Mass no 18 (for Advent and Lent) and therefore of limited use (lovely as they are). As we always use them during Lent, and have done so for some time, there is no way I'm going to use them at other times. And back on topic, as I remember t...

The Clapping Gloria? What planet are they living on???

OH dear Oops, you are well out of that lot! And to think that they are still giving you grief! I don't know what the answer is other than to have nothing further to do with them. And I sincerly hope that wherever you are now, whatever you are doing in whatever capacity, you are managing to achieve s...

Thank you Hare, I'm too far away to attend but I will be there in spirit.

Wonderful! I've put the date in my diary and will keep an eye open for further info.

Thanks Chris - I've only just spotted this and it looks v interesting. What are the details for non-participants (i.e. interested parties, not for participating but for listening), such as parish DoMs/organists like me?

Thanks Musicus - and hear hear to SC's comment, to which I would add erudition and humour!

Yes - he's also written in a similar vein in the current Church Music Quarterly (Coda - page 49).

Wllingborough Living Advent Calendar - ' Every evening from 1st to 24th December, somewhere in the town A DOOR OPENS! Beyond the door will be 15 minutes of entertainment + special treats' . All in aid of local charities - organised by the Wellingborough Rotary Club with Town Team Partnership (local ...

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Wellingborough: Elégie and Canon - César Franck Entry-Hail to the Lord's Anointed (Cruger) Mass Setting - Second Modal Mass (Alan Rees) (adapted) Psalm: My soul rejoices in the Lord (mine) Alleluia: For Advent (mine) Offertory: Creator of the stars at night (Conditor al...

Thanks SC! I will investigate that (ready for next year perhaps?.

Re the O Antiphons, are there settings of these anywhere? Forgive my ignorance, but although I have known about them for donkey's years - apart from O come O come Emmanuel (which was one of my favourites when I was at school - and I still like it now!) I don't know where to find them. I suppose I co...

How about 'All creatures of our God and King'?

I am usually paid directly by the funeral directors (cash in a brown envelope). No problem. However, I did once dep for a friend (different parish, different diocese) where I was handed a cheque by the parish priest made out by parish (not the undertaker) and clearly the parish had taken a cut. Anyo...

Oh it did work (the italic) - I was expecting it to appear on the draft message page. Sorry. I'll know not to panic next time. Back on topic - I remember being asked to draw up a form of words for this some time ago but it was never used. Good idea though. In my church the altar servers have one - s...