During the Christmas season this year–from December 25 through January 9–we will sing a different setting of the Gloria, the Sanctus (Holy, holy, holy), and the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). All are English versions of the Latin setting known as Missa de Angelis–the Mass of the Angels. This Mass was first sung at Holy Ghost during the Christmas season …
Music for English Masses on June 27, the 13th Sunday in ordinary time
Click to download the program for the 8 and 10 a.m. English Masses on June 27, 2021 Click to see the readings for the day. Introit: 8 a.m.: All peoples, clap your hands: cry to God with shouts of joy! (Psalm 47:2) 10 a.m.: O clap your hands, all ye people: shout unto God with the voice of triumph! Processional …
Festival choir to launch in time for the Solemnity of the Assumption
We’re launching a festival choir to help us celebrate special feasts of the liturgical year with greater joy and solemnity. This choir–open to singers ages 12 and up (preferably those who can read music)–will join with the parish’s other choirs to sing some of the music at the primary English Mass (ordinary form) and the Latin Mass (extraordinary form) for …
Music for English Masses on June 20, the 12th Sunday in ordinary time
Click to download the program for the 8 and 10 a.m. English Masses on June 20, 2021 Click to see the readings for the day. Introit: 8 a.m.: The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, O Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them forever. (Psalm 28:8-9) …
Music for English Masses on Corpus Christi, June 6
Click to download the program for the 8 and 10 a.m. English Masses on June 6, 2021, Corpus Christi Click to see the readings for the day. Introit: He fed them with the finest wheat, alleluia; and satisfied them with honey from the rock, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. (Psalm 81:17) Processional hymn: O Thou, Who at Thy Eucharist Didst Pray Responsorial …
Music for English Masses on Trinity Sunday, May 30
Click to download the program for the 8 and 10 a.m. English Masses on May 30, 2021, Trinity Sunday. Click to see the readings for the day. Introit: 8 a.m.: Blessed be God the Father and the Only Begotten Son of God and also the Holy Spirit, for he has shown us his merciful love. (Cf. Tobit 12:6) 10 a.m.: …
Music for Mass on Pentecost, May 23
Click to download the program for the 8 and 10 a.m. English Masses on May 23, 2021, Pentecost Sunday. Click to see the readings for the day. Introit: 8 a.m.: The Spirit of the Lord has filled the whole world, and that which contains all things understands what is said, alleluia. (Wisdom 1:7) 10 a.m.: The Spirit of the Lord …
Music for Mass, May 9
Click to download the program for the 8 and 10 a.m. English Masses on May 9, 2021, the sixth Sunday of Easter. Click to see the readings for the day. Introit: Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia. (Isaiah 48:20) Processional hymn: Love Divine, …
Free recital by our parish organist on May 7
Our parish organist, Ryan Seaver, is giving a free recital at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 7, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. Ryan is an upcoming graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School and an award-winning liturgical organist, accompanist, and performer. He has served as parish organist at Holy Ghost since last September. His recital will …
Music for Mass, May 2
Click to download the program for the 8 and 10 a.m. English Masses on May 2, 2021, the fifth Sunday of Easter. Click to see the readings for the day. Haga clic para ver las lecturas del día. Introit: O sing unto the Lord a new song, alleluia! For he hath done marvelous things, alleluia! The Lord hath made known …