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by musicus
Sun Dec 28, 2003 9:45 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Acclamation ?
Replies: 9
Views: 9471

...the use of this particular chorus from a well-known Christmas carol suddenly focusses the attention of the assembly on the infant in the crib, whereas what we should be bringing to mind is the Paschal Mystery. And that's the point, isn't it? The Paschal Mystery. Not just Christ's resurrection, b...
by musicus
Sun Dec 28, 2003 9:37 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Which Sundays?
Replies: 3
Views: 5770

That's a very comprehensive and helpful answer, presbyter - thanks!
by musicus
Fri Dec 26, 2003 10:36 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Thirteen things that a church organist doesn't want to hear:
Replies: 4
Views: 5198

Re: Thirteen things that a church organist doesn't want to h

Gwyn wrote:Anyone got any other gems?


A nice idea (but keep 'em clean, folks :oops:).

I can't recall any, myself, at the moment - but give me time.
by musicus
Thu Dec 25, 2003 3:08 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Christmas greetings
Replies: 8
Views: 8330

"Midnight Mass"? No such thing in the Roman Missal. 10.00 pm seems a highly suitable time to celebrate "Ad Missam in nocte" (Missal of John Paul II p.155). It's dark at 10.00 pm. Yes, I know. But when it is advertised in the parish bulletin as 'midnight', then there is some potential for confusion,...
by musicus
Thu Dec 25, 2003 12:28 am
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Christmas greetings
Replies: 8
Views: 8330

Christmas greetings

A happy and holy Christmas to all. It's half past midnight here, and I can hear you wondering, "Why isn't he at Midnight Mass?". Well, midnight around here is at 10pm, apparently. Our church was comfortably full, and I was able to unleash a couple of organ stops that would normally get some people t...
by musicus
Wed Dec 24, 2003 8:33 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Acclamation ?
Replies: 9
Views: 9471

Excellent!

Welcome to the forum, Gwyn.
by musicus
Mon Dec 22, 2003 12:48 pm
Forum: Liturgy Matters
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 0
Views: 26348

Welcome!

A very warm welcome to the SSG's General Discussion forum. This is the place to talk about absolutely anything to do with the SSG's two main concerns: pastoral liturgy and pastoral music. These two very broad areas encompass an awful lot of stuff, so it should be easy to stay on-topic. I'll tell you...