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Pope Saint Paul VI (3 April 1969): “Although the text of the Roman Gradual—at least that which concerns the singing—has not been changed, the Entrance antiphons and Communions antiphons have been revised for Masses without singing.”

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Fundraiser Update From CCW President

Corpus Christi Watershed · April 22, 2024

E ARE UNDER PRESSURE to transfer our website to a “subscription model.” We don’t want to do this. Our website must remain free to all. Can you imagine how annoying it would be to keep track of login credentials? What if you’re away from your desk? And providing login credentials to all your choir members would be such a hassle. On Holy Thursday, JEFF OSTROWSKI (whom our Board of Directors elected president in 2011) released an urgent appeal for donations. Earlier today, he provided the following update:

The response to our appeal has been tremendous. However, we still need a few more people to pledge $5.00 dollars per month. We have no endowment; we have no major donors; we run no advertisements; we have no savings. Your generosity is the only reason we exist.

Chelan, Washington State
CCWatershed is a God sent resource that I can’t function without! Such great work by the team to bring beauty back to our liturgy!

Hawaii
I find your newsletter most interesting. I am just a chorister, but a musician by formation.

Indiana
I have used several of your psalms in a previous parish and have gotten my current parish to use several as well. I honestly did not know you could take donations. Thank you for all you do and the opportunity to support the Lord’s work!

Visalia, California
You are a blessing to our Schola.

El Paso, Texas
Thank you for all the wonderful work! May God Bless you abundantly!

Southlake, Texas
This donation is given in honor of Robert Cardinal Sarah

Pascagoula, Mississippi
I wish I could donate more! I hope I can in the future. I also hope I can make better use of your simply beautiful, incredibly valuable resources. I’m a choir director/cantor/organist but finding the manpower and the permission from pastors to delve into Sacred Music tradition is challenging (not to mention dealing with my own lack of ability). Thank you so much for your dedication to Sacred Music! God bless you!

Chouteau, Oklahoma
God bless your work! The St. Rene Goupil chant page is so helpful! As well as the many free pdfs of SATB hymns.

Rapid City, South Dakota
Thank you for existing. My prep for Sunday Mass would be impossible without CC Watershed.

Haiku, Hawaii
Thank you for your amazing hard work and perseverance

Maumee, Ohio
I have utilized the CCW resources for many years. I’m pleased to make a donation, and would subscribe if it became necessary.

Reseda, Los Angeles
Thank you for all you do to preserve and promote Sacred Music for TLM. May the Lord God bless you and your family. God be willing, we will increase our donations when our family finances improve.

Missoula, Montana
Thank you for all the work you do and all the resources you provide for those interested in and/or involved with Sacred Music! I coordinate a small volunteer choir and CCWatershed is always my go-to! I now know more than I could have imagined about Antiphons, especially the ever-illusive Offertory Antiphons. You guys are amazing.

Colorado Springs, Colorado
I am donating to you from my music ministry budget, since your resources have been helpful in building up my ministry.

Galveston, Texas
I’ve been enjoying your newsletter. Keep up the good work.

Rochester Hills, Michigan
Thank you for your work. I am just a person learning the Psalms and it is nice to be able to download the Psalm Tones. God Bless your work.

College Station, Texas
I am a newly ordained priest. When I was in seminary we constantly used stuff from you guys to help us learn things. Thank you!

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President’s Corner

    New Bulletin Article • “21 September 2025”
    My pastor requested that I write short articles each week for our parish bulletin. Those responsible for preparing similar write-ups may find a bit of inspiration in these brief columns. The latest article (dated 21 September 2025) discusses some theological items—supported by certain verses in ancient Catholic hymns—and ends by explaining why certain folks become delirious with jealousy when they observe feats by Monsignor Ronald Knox.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
    It’s always amusing to see old diocesan newspapers—in huge capital letters—advertising the Cheapest Catholic Paper in the United States. The correspondent who sent this to me added: “I can think of certain composers, published by large companies in our own day, who could truthfully brag about the most tawdry compositions in the world!” I wonder what she could have meant by such a cryptic comment…
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF Download • Dom Murray Harmonies
    Along with so many others, I have deep respect for Dom Gregory Gregory Murray, who produced this clever harmonization (PDF) of “O SANCTISSIMA.” It’s always amazed me that Dom Gregory—a truly inspired composer—was so confused when it came to GREGORIAN CHANT. Throughout his life, he published contradictory statements, veering back-and-forth like a weather vane. Toward the end of his life, he declared: “I see clearly that the need for reform in liturgical music arose, not in the 18th and 19th centuries, but a thousand years earlier—in the 8th and 9th centuries, or even before that. The abuses began, not with Mozart and Haydn, but with those over-enthusiastic medieval musicians who developed the elaborate and flamboyant Gregorian Chant.”
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    Karl Keating • “Canonization Questions”
    We were sent an internet statement (screenshot) that’s garnered significant attention, in which KARL KEATING (founder of Catholic Answers) speaks about whether canonizations are infallible. Mr. Keating seems unaware that canonizations are—in the final analysis—a theological opinion. They are not infallible, as explained in this 2014 article by a priest (with a doctorate in theology) who worked for multiple popes. Mr. Keating says: “I’m unaware of such claims arising from any quarter until several recent popes disliked by these Traditionalists were canonized, including John XXIII, Paul VI, and John Paul II. Usually Paul VI receives the most opprobrium.” Mr. Keating is incorrect; e.g. Father John Vianney, several centuries ago, taught clearly that canonizations are not infallible. Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen would be another example, although clearly much more recent than Saint John Vianney.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Vatican II Changed Wedding Propers?
    It’s often claimed that the wedding propers were changed after Vatican II. As a matter of fact, that is a false claim. The EDITIO VATICANA propers (Introit: Deus Israel) remained the same after Vatican II. However, a new set of propers (Introit: Ecce Deus) was provided for optional use. The same holds true for the feast of Pope Saint Gregory the Great on 3 September: the 1943 propers (Introit: Si díligis me) were provided for optional use, but the traditional PROPRIA MISSAE (Introit: Sacerdótes Dei) were retained; they weren’t gotten rid of. The Ordo Cantus Missae (1970) makes this crystal clear, as does the Missal itself. There was an effort made in the post-conciliar years to eliminate so-called “Neo-Gregorian” chants, but (contrary to popular belief) most were retained: cf. the feast of Christ the King, the feast of the Immaculate Conception, and so forth.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed
    Solemn “Salve Regina” (Chant)
    How many “S” words can you think of using alliteration? How about Schwann Solemn Salve Score? You can download the SOLEMN SALVE REGINA in Gregorian Chant. The notation follows the official rhythm (EDITIO VATICANA). Canon Jules Van Nuffel, choirmaster of the Cathedral of Saint Rumbold, composed this accompaniment for it (although some feel it isn’t his best work).
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

In the Orthodox Churches they have kept that pristine liturgy, so beautiful. We have lost a bit the sense of adoration. They keep, they praise God, they adore God, they sing, time doesn’t count. God is the center, and this is a richness …

— Pope Francis (8/2/2013)

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