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- Tue May 15, 2012 11:33 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Congregational singing of hymns
- Replies: 147
- Views: 83864
Re: Congregational singing of hymns
There are a number of dynamics at work: ⋅ The regular attendance of catholics at mass is underpinned by the Sunday obligation, which does change the cross-section of congregations ⋅ Catholics who like to sing will (where there is a choice of parishes) tend towards parishes whic...
- Tue May 15, 2012 10:27 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Congregational singing of hymns
- Replies: 147
- Views: 83864
Re: Congregational singing of hymns
Once you have got a congregation used to playovers in strict time, it works like a dream. All you have to do is remember to shorten the last note of the playover to give the "breath". Rather than a rallentando at the end of the playover, a lengthened chord works well, with a strict two be...
- Tue May 15, 2012 9:07 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Congregational singing of hymns
- Replies: 147
- Views: 83864
Re: Congregational singing of hymns
What works for me/my congregations is a VERY slight lengthening of the first note of the verse (especially verse 1) followed by a clear articulation to the next beat. Fortunately, a significant proportion of my congregation can see me, so if I lean forward as I start a verse they can come in with c...
- Mon May 14, 2012 9:08 pm
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Congregational singing of hymns
- Replies: 147
- Views: 83864
Re: Congregational singing of hymns
Hare wrote:Interested to know what you don't agree with...?
I loathe and detest the use of a gathering note.
- Mon May 14, 2012 2:28 pm
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Congregational singing of hymns
- Replies: 147
- Views: 83864
Re: Congregational singing of hymns
Some years ago I found this essay on the subject. While I don't agree with everything he says, and lack the skill for some of his more advanced suggestions, a number of the basic points are sound: confidence in the tempo, and confidence in when to come in matter a lot. And for a congregation to sing...
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:09 pm
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5844
Re: MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
Bit late... Processional: We Should Glory (Rees) Mass Parts: A Parish Mass (Jones) Psalm: The Blessing Cup (AGM) Gospel Acc: A New Commandment Washing of Feet: Spoken Acclamations Offertory: Where is Love and Loving Kindness (AGM) Agnus Dei: St Joseph's Lamb of God (Smith) Communion Processional: Li...
- Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:55 pm
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: First Mass in new translation: so how was it?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 41446
Re: First Mass in new translation: so how was it?
"Lord, I am not worthy": everyone seemed to know the revised translation from memory! I have to say, for the last forty years it has grated every time I said " to receive you " as an English version of " ut intres sub tectum meum ". Perhaps I am not alone in saying tha...
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:28 pm
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Dumbfounded and Disillusioned
- Replies: 44
- Views: 18131
Re: Dumbfounded and Disillusioned
If my parish priest preached like that, I'd write to the Archbishop: not in outrage, but to assist His Grace in in the continuous formation of his clergy. Happily the last time I felt so moved was 6 priests and 2 bishops ago. His Grace wrote back thanking me for putting him in the picture. In my bus...
- Mon Sep 05, 2011 9:48 pm
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: First Mass in new translation: so how was it?
- Replies: 72
- Views: 41446
Re: First Mass in new translation: so how was it?
Ours was said by our newly ordained ordinariate assistant priest. So in a few months he has gone from CofE eucharist to the old translation and the new translation. And the latter in the same week as his daughter starts school. And our PP is on retreat the next couple of weeks, so weekday masses hav...
- Fri Sep 24, 2010 11:43 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: "Child Friendliness"
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8530
Re: "Child Friendliness"
Just reread this thread from four years ago. Worth another look, the same questions are coming up.
- Mon Sep 20, 2010 9:00 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Papal Visit
- Replies: 301
- Views: 101843
Re: Papal Visit
First time I've been online since CP - was absolutely pooped when I got home yesterday and crashed for many hours. From a choir member's viewpoint, almost everything came off fantastically well (we were a little uncertain during the eucharistic acclamation), and we were just frustrated at the Elgar ...
- Thu Sep 16, 2010 6:23 pm
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Forum Members singing at Cofton Park
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6389
Forum Members singing at Cofton Park
Just pulling out a thread so we can declare our hands.
I will be at CP on Sat and Sun in the Bass section of the Birmingham AD choir. Not decided what I'll be wearing on Sat, but will wear my Old Stonyhurst tie on Sun (blue and gold diagonal stripes).
I will be at CP on Sat and Sun in the Bass section of the Birmingham AD choir. Not decided what I'll be wearing on Sat, but will wear my Old Stonyhurst tie on Sun (blue and gold diagonal stripes).
- Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:43 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Swine flu
- Replies: 48
- Views: 24976
Re: Swine flu
Hopefully, everyone who is advocating that people should stay away from work when they have a cold or 'flu won't object when Sunday Masses have to be cancelled because the priest has a cold/'flu. Well, if a priest has a temperature over 100, and if a substitute can't be found, I would have thought ...
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 11:00 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Swine flu
- Replies: 48
- Views: 24976
Re: Swine flu
Nick Baty wrote:I mightn't have swine flu but whatever I have isn't pleasant and I certainly won't be visiting the various octogenarians in the family. So what should I do on Sunday? Do I have a duty to stay away?
If you are still infectious, yes.
- Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:28 am
- Forum: Liturgy Matters
- Topic: Swine flu
- Replies: 48
- Views: 24976
Re: Swine flu
I get the feeling that in this and other spheres the approach is:
a) Something must be done
b) This is something
c) Therefore, this must be done
For those of my generation, this can be summarised as "DO something, Mutley".
a) Something must be done
b) This is something
c) Therefore, this must be done
For those of my generation, this can be summarised as "DO something, Mutley".