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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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Archives for March 2025

Jeff Ostrowski · March 31, 2025

Regarding “Pay-To-Pray” + Lectionary Errors

Many decisions, even those with monumental consequences, were made in secret.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 31, 2025

The “Secret” Prayer

“…and work upon us until we too become an eternal offering to thee…”

Jeff Ostrowski · March 31, 2025

Possible Error? • 4th Sunday of Lent

Because the post-conciliar liturgical reforms were done with such haste, we sometimes find errors.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 29, 2025

“Music List” • 4th Sunday of Lent

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 29, 2025

PDF Download • “Gloria III” Organ Accompaniment

This is surely one of music history’s great ironies!

Corpus Christi Watershed · March 28, 2025

“From A Priest” • Reader Feedback (28 March 2025)

“I grew up in an Italian-American family.” —Feedback from a priest.

Adam Raha · March 27, 2025

AI, Primary Things, & Our Parish Choir

Every Sunday, my family and I really want to attend no other Mass than the one the choir is singing at.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 27, 2025

Communion Chant (4th Sunday of Lent)

I have created a rehearsal video for this one.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 26, 2025

“Entrance Chant” • 4th Sunday of Lent

This “Entrance Chant” is used during liturgical years A, B, and C.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 25, 2025

PDF Download • “Musical Booklet” (16 Pages) — Solemnity of the Annunciation: 25 March

A simple Mass for Cantor + Organist.

Veronica Moreno · March 23, 2025

PDF Download • Palestrina “Alleluia” (SATB) for the Ordinary or Extraordinary Form

Last week, a major bombshell was dropped with regard to two major publishing companies of Catholic hymnals.

Jeff Ostrowski · March 22, 2025

“Music List” • 3rd Sunday of Lent

Readers have expressed interest in examining the “music list” I prepared for this coming Sunday.

Corpus Christi Watershed · March 22, 2025

“Reader Feedback” • 22 March 2025

Remember: “Misery loves company!”

Dr. Lucas Tappan · March 20, 2025

A Youth Revolution in Sacred Music

“I have a challenge for each of our readers.” —Dr. Lucas Tappan

Jeff Ostrowski · March 17, 2025

“Entrance Chant” • 3rd Sunday of Lent

This “Entrance Chant” is used during liturgical years A, B, and C.

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President’s Corner

    PDF • “Music List” (4th Sunday of Advent)
    Readers have expressed interest in perusing the ORDER OF MUSIC I’ve prepared for 21 December 2025, which is the 4th Sunday of Advent (Year A). If such a thing interests you, feel free to download it as a PDF file. The ENTRANCE CHANT is the famous “Roráte Coeli” and the fauxbourdon setting of the COMMUNION is exquisite. As always, the Responsorial Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, and Mass Propers for this Sunday are available at the feasts website alongside the official texts in Latin.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    PDF • Our Lady of Guadalupe (12 Dec.)
    The Responsorial Psalm may be downloaded as a PDF file (organist & vocalist) for 12 December, which is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. When it comes to the formulary for this Mass, it’s astounding how infrequently it’s included in official books. Prior to Vatican II, one had to search through “supplemental material” printed in the back of hand-missals and graduals. But since 1970, the feast is virtually nonexistent. According to the UNIVERSAL KALENDAR, 12 December is the “Feast of Saint Jane Frances De Chantal, Religious” (Die 12 decembris: S. Ioannæ Franciscæ de Chantal, religiosæ). Why should that feast overpower Our Lady of Guadalupe? In the United States, OLG is celebrated—and I’d assume in Mexico, Central America, South America, and Canada—but, as I said, the Propria Missae are virtually impossible to locate. I possess only three books which mention this feast.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Simplified Accompaniment (Advent Hymn)
    Many organists are forced to simultaneously serve as both CANTOR and ACCOMPANIST. In spite of what some claim, this can be difficult. I invite you to download this simplified organ accompaniment (PDF) which in the Father Brébeuf Hymnal is hymn #661: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” (for ADVENT). I’m toying with the idea of creating a whole bunch of these, to help amateur organists. The last one I uploaded was downloaded more than 2,900 times in a matter of hours—so there appears to be interest.
    —Jeff Ostrowski

Quick Thoughts

    PDF Download • “Santo Santo Santo”
    Those searching for a dignified, brief, simple, bright setting of SANCTUS in Spanish (“Santo Santo Santo”) are invited to download this Setting in honor of Saint John Brébeuf (organist & vocalist). I wonder if there would be any interest in me recording a rehearsal video for this piece.
    —Jeff Ostrowski
    Pope Leo XIV on Sacred Music
    On 5 December 2025, Pope Leo XIV made this declaration with regard to liturgical music.
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    “Translations Approved for Liturgical Use”
    According to the newsletter for USSCB’s Committee on Divine Worship dated September 1996, there are three (3) translations of the Bible which can be used in the sacred liturgy in the United States. You can read this information with your own eyes. It seems the USCCB and also Rome fully approved the so-called NRSV (“New Revised Standard Version”) on 13 November 1991 and 6 April 1992 but this permission was then withdrawn in 1994.
    —Corpus Christi Watershed

Random Quote

Thus the priest-celebrant, putting on the person of Christ, alone offers sacrifice, and not the people, nor clerics, nor even priests who reverently assist. All, however, can and should take an active part in the Sacrifice. “The Christian people, though participating in the Eucharistic Sacrifice, do not thereby possess a priestly power,” We stated in the Encyclical Mediator Dei (AAS, vol 39, 1947, p. 553).

— Pope Pius XII (2 November 1954)

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