Palm Sunday of the Lord s Passion For the Procession or Solemn Entrance: Antiphon Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel. Hosanna in the highest. Gospel Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. (Luke 19:28 40) For the Simple Entrance: Entrance Antiphon Six days before Passover / when the Lord came into the city of Jerusalem, / the children came out to meet him; / in their hands they carried palm branches / and with a loud voice cried out: / *Hosanna in the highest! / Blessed are you, who have come in your abundant mercy! O gates, lift high your heads; / grow higher ancient doors. / Let him enter, the King of glory. / *Hosanna etc. At the Mass: First Reading My face I did not shield from buffets and spitting knowing that I shall not be put to shame. (Isaiah 50:4 7) Second Reading Christ humbled himself. Because of this God greatly exalted him. (Philippians 2:6 11) Gospel The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 22:14 23:56 or 23:1 49) Communion Antiphon Father, if the chalice cannot pass without my drinking it, / your will be done. (Matthew 26:42) the commemoration of the Lord s Entrance Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (Ellacombe) Hosanna (Adamini) Hosanna to the Son of David (Roman Missal) The Procession / Entrance All Glory, Laud, and Honor (St. Theodulph) Hosanna to the King of Kings (Aldridge) The Lamb of Calvary (Cowan) Responsorial Psalm Psalm 22: My God, My God (Fishel) Psalm 22: My God, My God (Ambrosetti/Harmon) Presentation of the Gifts Lamb of God (Paris) O Sacred Head (Passion Chorale) Sanctus and Eucharistic Acclamations Agnus Dei Communion At the Name of Jesus (Cowan) Now We Remain (Haas) The Cup of Life Outpoured (Cowan) Hear Me, O Father (Ambrosetti) For God So Loved the World (Gonzalez) God So Loved the World (Tate) Recessional Were You There (Spiritual) Take Up Your Cross (Erhalt uns, Herr) Where Charity and Love Prevail (Benoit)
Thursday of the Lord s Supper Entrance Antiphon We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, / in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, / through whom we are saved and delivered. (cf. Galatians 6:14) First Reading The law regarding the Passover meal. (Exodus 12:1 8, 11 14) Second Reading For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord. Gospel Jesus loved them to the end. (John 13:1 15) Offertory Antiphon Where true charity is dwelling, God is present there. Communion Antiphon This is the Body that will be given up for you; / this is the chalice of the new covenant in my Blood, says the Lord; / do this, whenever you receive it, in memory of me. (1 Corinthians 11:24 25) Entrance Glory in the Cross (Schutte) Lift High the Cross (Crucifer) Our Blessing-Cup (Higginbotham) Gloria Responsorial Psalm Psalm 116: Our Blessing-Cup (Higginbotham) The Washing of Feet As I Have Done for You (Schutte) God Is Love (Ambrosetti) Love One Another (Ambrosetti/Galabeas) Preparation of the Gifts Ubi Caritas (Plainchant) Where Charity and Love Prevail (Benoit) Sanctus and Eucharistic Acclamations Agnus Dei Communion One Bread, One Body (Foley) That They Be One (Ambrosetti) Receive Your Savior (Cowan) High Priestly Prayer (Timmons) Lord, Who at Thy First Eucharist (Unde et memores) Remain With Me (Greco) The Transfer of the Most Blessed Sacrament Pange Lingua (Plainsong) Praise We Christ s Immortal Body (Farrel/Plainsong)
Friday of the Passion of the Lord First Reading He himself was wounded for our sins. (Fourth oracle of the Servant of the Lord.) (Isaiah 52:13 53:12) Second Reading Jesus learned obedience and became the source of salvation for all who obey him. (Hebrews 4:14 16; 5:7 9) Gospel The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. ( John 18:1 19:42) Responsorial Psalm Psalm 31: Father, Into Your Hands (Svarda) Psalm 31: Father, Into Your Hands (Higginbotham) The Adoration of the Holy Cross Behold the Wood (Greco) Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs (Holtz) Glory in the Cross (Schutte) At the Cross Her Station Keeping (Stabat Mater dolorosa) Distribution of Holy Communion My God, My God (Ambrosetti/Harmon) Jesus, Remember Me (Timmons) Father, I Put My Life in Your Hands (Talbot) Were You There (Spiritual) Jesus, Remember Me (Berthier)
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night First Reading God looked at everything he had made, and he found it very good. (Genesis 1:1 2:2 or Genesis 1:1, 26 31a) Second Reading The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. (Genesis 22:1 18 or Genesis 22:1 2, 9a, 10 13, 15 18) Third Reading The Israelites marched on dry land through the midst of the sea. (Exodus 14:15 15:1) Fourth Reading With enduring love, the Lord your redeemer takes pity on you. (Isaiah 54:5 14) Fifth Reading Come to me that you may have life. I will renew with you an everlasting covenant. (Isaiah 55:1 11) Sixth Reading Walk toward the splendor of the Lord. (Baruch 3:9 15, 32 4:4) Seventh Reading I shall sprinkle clean water upon you and I shall give you a new heart. (Ezekiel 36:16 17a, 18 28) Epistle Christ, raised from the dead, dies no more. (Romans 6:3 11) Gospel Why do you seek the Living One among the dead? (Luke 24:1 12) Communion Antiphon Christ our Passover has been sacrificed; / therefore let us keep the feast / with the unleavened bread of purity and truth, alleluia. (1 Corinthians 5:7 8) The Solemn Beginning of the Vigil or Lucenarium Exultet Long Form Short Form The Liturgy of the Word First Reading Psalm Psalm 104: Lord, send out your Spirit (Higginbotham) Psalm 104: Lord, send out your Spirit (Whitfield) Psalm 33: The earth is full (Fons) Psalm 33: The earth is full (Higginbotham) Second Reading Psalm Psalm 16: You are my inheritance (Giszczak) Psalm 16: You are my inheritance (Higginbotham) Third Reading Canticle Exodus 15: Let us sing to the Lord (Higginbotham) Exodus 15: Let us sing to the Lord (Holtz) Fourth Reading PSalm Psalm 30: I will praise you, Lord (Higginbotham) Psalm 30: I will praise you, Lord (Holtz) Fifth Reading Canticle Isaiah 12: You will draw water (Svarda) Isaiah 12: You will draw water (Whitfield) Sixth Reading Psalm Psalm 19: Lord, you have the words (Higginbotham) Psalm 19: Lord, you have the words (McDevitt) Seventh Reading Psalm When baptism is celebrated: Psalm 42: Like a deer (Sammut/Wolpert) Psalm 42: Like a deer (Whitfield)
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, Cont d When baptism is not celebrated: Isaiah 12: You will draw water (Svarda) Isaiah 12: You will draw water (Whitfield) Psalm 51: Create a clean heart (Fishel) Gloria Epistle Psalm Psalm 118: Alleluia (Duckworth) Psalm 118: Alleluia (Higginbotham) Baptismal Liturgy Litany of the Saints Litany of the Saints (Roman Missal) Acclamation at the Blessing of Baptismal Water Springs of water (Roman Missal) Celebration of Confirmation Veni, Creator Spiritus (Plainsong)* Spirit of God (Hughes) Breathe on Me, Breath of God (Gonzalez)* Silence Sprinkling with Baptismal Water I saw water (Roman Missal) Vidi aquam (Plainsong) This Is Our Faith (Ambrosetti) Liturgy of the Eucharist * Festival arrangements of these titles are available in the Glory to the Risen King choral collection. Instrumental parts and rehearsal tracks also available. Preparation of the Gifts Worthy Is the Lamb (Fishel)* Lord of Life (Stearns) Alleluia! Alleluia! Let the Holy Anthem Rise (Holy Anthem)*
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, Cont d Sanctus and Eucharistic Acclamations Agnus Dei Communion Alleluia No. 1 (Fishel)* I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan) I Am the Bread of Life (Ambrosetti) Shepherd of Souls, in Love, Come, Feed Us (Ich Will Dich Lieben) At the Lamb s High Feast (Salzburg) I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Soper)* Recessional Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Easter Hymn)* Alleluia! The Strife Is O er (Victory) Glory to the Risen King (Cowan)* Voluntary/Postlude * Festival arrangements of these titles are available in the Glory to the Risen King choral collection. Instrumental parts and rehearsal tracks also available.