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If you want to know what we believe, listen to our songs  ~St.Augustine    


NEWS, SCHEDULES, etc.
 
updated: July 25, 2008         
 

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Fifth Sunday at Five
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THIS SUNDAY!
ORGAN RECITAL BY PATRICK KRONNER

Sunday, July 27, 2008
3pm
FREE

Patrick is a student of Professor Fred DeHaven at Oakland University where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Organ performance. This is a degree recital as part of the requirements for graduation. Patrick is a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and a former student of Daniel Susan. He will play works by J.S Bach, Buxtehude, and Felix Mendelssohn. Patrick has played organ recitals at Holy Cross in the past and often sings at the Saturday liturgy, and at Vespers. He is the organist-choir director at Christ Evangelical-Lutheran Church, New Baltimore.

MP3 from the September '07 FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Recital by Patrick Kronner
          Sonata No. 2, 2nd movement, by Felix Mendelssohn recorded live at Holy Cross on Sunday, September 30, 2007.

 
NEW
HOLY CROSS ON YOUTUBE!
see and hear the renowned E. & G.G. Hook reaching out to the world!
more to come...



“Let there always be quiet, dark churches in which people can take refuge...Houses of God, filled with his silent

presence. There, even when they do not know how to pray, at least they can be still and breathe easily.”

~Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation


 

NEW LITURGY SCHEDULE:


       Saturday: 5.30 pm

       Sunday: 7.30 am - 9.30 am - 11.30 am

       N.B. daily schedule is new as well


NOW AVAILABLE!


mp3 of Evening Prayer 
Second Vespers of the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul

FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Vespers and Concert
June 29, 2008




LITURGIES ONLINE
...in mp3 format. Go to "Audio of Liturgies" page.
The "experiment" is pausing to ponder the usefulness of this service; we are stopping the uploading of Holy Cross liturgies for the time being. Please let me know if you wish it to be restored.  ~DJS
 


    read...
"A CHOIR OF ONE"
a blog by Daniel John Susan, Director of Music Ministries
http://achoirofone.blogspot.com/


 
   tell a friend about...
FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Vespers and Concert

NEXT: August 31 "Varied and Various Music of Local Composers"

Most Recent
: June 29, 2008  WATCH FOR MP3 SOON!
 
Vespers followed by a brief organ recital by Daniel John Susan                                
  "Pulling Out All the Stops" Loud organ music on the 1861 E.& G.G. Hook organ.


2008  DATES:
  March 30 - June 29 - August 31 - November 30

June 29 "Pulling Out All the Stops" - Loud organ music on the 1861 E. & G.G. Hook organ.

August 31 "Varied and Various Music of Local Composers"

November 30 "Pulling Out Few Stops" - Gentle organ music on the 1861 E. & G. G. Hook organ.

March 30, 2008 - Second Vespers of Easter II - The last liturgy of the Easter octave.

                            
Marine City High School Chorale, Mr. Bert Van Dyke, director
                        
MP3 Excerpt from "Set me as a seal" ~René Clausen

2007  DATES:
  April 29 - July 29 - September 30 - December 30
July 29, 2007 - Vespers.  Program: Daniel John Susan, organist - program: early organ works of J.S. Bach
                                                Special guests 
Willow River Ensemble  
     
September 30, 2007 - Vespers, Program: Patrick Kronner, organist
          Patrick is an organ major at Oakland University and a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School
         
MP3 from the September '07 FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Recital by Patrick Kronner
          Sonata No. 2, 2nd movement, by Felix Mendelssohn recorded live on Sunday, September 30.

December 30, 2007 - Second Vespers of the Feast of the Holy Family, Harpsichord Recital by Daniel Susan
         
MP3 from Vespers (service only)

We offer Evening Prayer (Vespers) at 5 PM whenever there is a fifth Sunday in the month. Although each will follow the same general, historic pattern, they will vary according to our resources from simple to elaborate; from spoken to Solemn Vespers. These events are free and the public is welcome and invited to attend.

see new
AUDIO ONLINE below with complete EVENING PRAYER from December 31, 2006 available for download in MP3 fomat.


WHY DO WE SING?


from the composer Olivier Messiaen:

My faith is the grand drama of my life. I'm a believer, so I sing words of God to those who have no faith. I give bird songs to those who dwell in cities and have never heard them, make rhythms for those who know only military marches or jazz, and paint colors for those who see none.




Dietrich Bonnhoeffer writes in LIFE TOGETHER:
ON THE SONG OF THE CHURCH

Why do Christians sing when they are together? The reason is, quite simply, because in singing together it is possible for them to speak and pray the same Word at the same time; in other words, because here they can unite in the Word.

There should be singing, not only at devotions, but at regular times of the day or week. The more we sing, the more joy will we derive from it, but, above all, the more devotion and discipline and joy we put into our singing, the richer will be the blessing that will come to the whole life of the fellowship from singing together.

It is the voice of the Church that is heard in singing together. It is not you that sings, it is the Church that is singing, and you, as a member of the Church, may share in its song. Thus all singing together that is right must serve to widen our spitirual horizon, make us see our little company as a member of the great Christian Church on earth, and help us willingly and gladly to join our singing, be it feeble or good, to the song of the Church.


 
(excerpts from the Parish Bulletin, October 9. 2005)

SINGING  is one of the most human and natural things we can do...
When we limit it, a part of us suffers both physically and psychologically. In this way it is very much like physical exercise; we need it. Besides, IT'S FUN TO SING!!!  Our culture increasingly devalues personal participation in singing, instead replacing it with spectator music. We may enjoy listening, but like watching sports on TV, it does little for our physical health. Singing not only makes us healthier (those who sing, live longer, really!) it also nurtures our soul and spirit. It is necessary that we pass it on to our children for the health of the Church and our society. 
 
We have hundreds and hundreds of fine singers in our parish who can do a good (and fun!) bit of mission work by supporting the ministry of the Church through music. We want you and your God-given voice! God does not make junk. He provides us with voices to use in his honor and the least of us can make a solid contribution to the outreach of the Church by making a noise. Come, let's make a noise together with all generations!     ~Daniel Susan

"Let everything that breathes, praise the Lord!" 
                                                      ~Psalm 150
"All generations shall call me blessed" 
                                                     ~Canticle of Mary



JUNE 15, 2006 - US BISHOPS APPROVE NEW ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF THE MASS
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0603488.htm  

May 20, 2008
- WHEN CAN WE HOPE TO SEE THE NEW MISSAL IN ENGLISH?
a progress report from ADOREMUS BULLETIN on the BISHOP'S COMMITTEE ON DIVINE WORSHIP (BCDW)
http://adoremus.org/0508Missal.html

GATHER: COMPREHENSIVE: Second Edition
is the hymnal in the pews, on our bedstand, and in our hearts. This book is new but contains most of the songs and hymns we already sing, as well as more new items not available in our former "throw-away" hymnal. By praying with a book that is not discarded every year we will practice good stewardship. As we introduce occasional new songs and liturgical settings, including those from various cultures, we will better express and experience the depth of God's love visible in the great diversity of the Church.  The Holy Spirit has given us words and music from many times and places. GATHER will enrich our expressions of prayer and praise while keeping us rooted in the timeless Gospel of Jesus Christ. 



LITURGICAL MUSIC AT HOLY CROSS
 
updated:7/19/08


 
ORDINARY TIME YEAR A SERVICE MUSIC: beginning June 1
                  Gloria: 256 ; Gospel Accl.  ; Sanctus: 161 (People's Mass); Mem. Accl. 162; Amen 163; Agnus Dei: 165
                
1/20           Ordinary 2-A
                     537 Glory and praise; Psalm Response: 920; 671 Here I am, Lord
                       799 I come with joy to meet my Lord; (9.30 choir sings Recessional: Thuma mina)

1/27           Ordinary 3-A
                      512 Christ be our light; Psalm Response: 905; 679 You walk along our shoreline;
                       725 Peace is flowing like a river; 723 let there be peace on earth

2/3             Ordinary 4-A  Last Sunday before Lent
                      515 We are the light of the world; Psalm Response: 1011 or 263; 515 We are the light...
                       610 Where charity and love prevail; 636 Blest are they

2/6             Ash Wednesday       service music changes; see notes above
                      Psalm Response: 928; 405 Hosea (Come back to me); 852 Ashes; 848 Forgive our sins

2/10           LENT 1-A
                    407 Again we keep this solemn fast; Psalm Response: 928; 402 From ashes to the living font  
                      (proper verse 3);411 Forty days and forty nights; 848 Forgive our sins

2/17           LENT 2-A
                     402 From ashes to the living font (proper verse 3); Psalm Response: 914; 770 Transform us  
                       as you transfigured; 840 At that first Eucharist; 848 Forgive our sins

2/24           LENT 3-A
                      402 From ashes to the living font (proper verse 3);Psalm Response: 960; 622 I heard
                      the voice of Jesus say; 614 What wondrous love is this; 407 Again we keep this solemn fast

3/2             LENT 4-A
                     586 Amazing Grace; Psalm Response: 894; 402 From ashes to the living font (proper verse 3);
                       569 Open my eyes; 512 Christ be our light

3/9             LENT 5-A
                      397 The glory of these forty days; Psalm Response: 999; 402 From ashes to the living font 
                       (proper verse 3); 928 Response Psalm 51; 822 I am the bread of life - verse 4, 5

3/16           PASSION/PALM SUNDAY
                    421 All glory, laud, and honor; Psalm Response: 892; 435 O sacred Head surrounded
                       422 Jesus, remember me; 413 At the cross her station keeping;
   
                 HOLY THURSDAY is at St. Catherine

3/20           GOOD FRIDAY (at Holy Cross)
                    435 O sacred Head surrounded; Psalm response: 910; 422 Jesus, remember me;
                     438 Were you there

                 EASTER VIGIL is at St. Catherine
                      
3/23           EASTER (see "Service Music" above for seasonal changes)
                    457 Jesus Christ is risen today; Psalm Response: 987; 459 The Strife is o'er;
                     822 I am the bread of life; 266 Celtic Alleluia;

3/30           EASTER II
                   446 O Sons and daughters; Psalm Response 988; 446 vs. 4-7;
                    446 vs. 8,9; 266 Celtic Alleluia

4/6             EASTER III
                   439 Christ the Lord is ris'n today; Psalm Response 884; 463 At the Lamb's high feast;
                    462 Alleluia No. 1; 266 Celtic Alleluia

4/13           EASTER IV
                   442 Sing with all the saints in glory; Psalm Response 894; 816 You satisfy the hungry heart;
                     627 You are mine; 266 Celtic Alleluia

4/20           EASTER V           
                   536 Praise to the Lord; Psalm Response 914; 764 Jerusalem my happy home;
                    596 Be not afraid; 266 Celtic Alleluia

4/27           EASTER VI
                   613 Love divine, all loves excelling; Psalm Response 935; 614 What wondrous love is this;
                    608 God is love (response); 266 Celtic Alleluia

5/4            ASCENSION SUNDAY
                   467 A hymn of glory let us sing; Psalm Response 926; 469 Go to the world!
                    826 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus; 266 Celtic Alleluia

5/11          PENTECOST
                   472 Come, Holy Ghost; Psalm Response 976; Sequence: 470; 704 God, whose purpose is to kindle (omit vs. 3);
                       728 We are one in the Spirit; 266 Celtic Alleluia

5/18          PENTECOST 2: The Holy Trinity
                    483 Holy, Holy, Holy; Psalm Response: 1018; 519 Holy God, we praise thy name;
                     775 O most virtuous; 266 Celtic Alleluia

5/25          THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi) MARITIME DAYS Weekend 
                 ALL WEEKEND MASSES at ST CATHERINE'S:     SAT: 4, 5.30.     SUN: 8, 9.30, 11.30      Holy Cross choirs as usual please
                    I am the bread of life; Psalm Response:  ; ; Taste and see;  Alleluia 7

6/1            ORDINARY 9-A  Mass Setting/service music changes today; details above
                   587 How firm a foundation; Psalm Response: 911; 586 Amazing Grace;                     
                    813 One bread, one body; 263 Alleluia 7

6/8            ORDINARY 10-A
                    537 Glory and praise; Psalm Response: 927; 679 you walk along our shoreline;
                      600 Seek ye first; 263 Alleluia 7

6/15           ORDINARY 11-A
                    746 All people that on earth do dwell; Psalm Response: 970; 816 You satisfy the hungry heart;
                      23 Shepherd me O God; 263 Alleluia 7

6/22           ORDINARY 12-A
                    544 Sing a new song; Psalm Response: 939; 596 Be not afraid;
                     560 Lord of all hopefulness; 545 Now thank we all our God

6/29           Solemnity of St. Peter and Paul Eve (Vigil) and Day
                     519 Holy God we praise thy name; Psalm Response: 891/919; 532 Sing of the Lord's goodness;
                       786 For all the Saints who've shown your love; 790 Ye watchers and ye holy ones (3)

NEW LITURGY SCHEDULE BEGINS IN JULY:

       Saturday: 5.30 pm

       Sunday: 7.30 am - 9.30 am - 11.30 am

      N.B. daily schedule is new as well 
 
7/6     ORDINARY 14-A
            622 I heard the voice of Jesus say; Psalm Response: 1007; 728 They'll know we are Christians;
              616 Eye has not seen; 872 America the beautiful

7/13    ORDINARY 15-A
            754 Praise and Thanksgiving; Psalm Response: 934; 830 Seed scattered and sown;
             799 I come with joy to meet my Lord; 799 (5)

7/20    ORDINARY 16-A
             743 Gather us in; Psalm Response: 952; 551 Let all things now living;
               738 As we gather at your table; 579 Faith of our fathers

7/27    ORDINARY 17-A
             663 City of God; Psalm Response: 991; 600 Seek ye first;
              668 Lord, whose love in humble service; 668 (4)

8/3      ORDINARY 18-A
              613 Love divine, all loves excelling; Psalm Response: 1008; 807 Song of the body of Christ;
               813 One bread, one body; 545 Now thank we all our God
               
                         



OPPORTUNITIES FOR MISSION  in other words, choirs for all ages!


HOLY CROSS CHOIR
updated: 5/22/08

REHEARSALS: TUESDAYS, 7 PM IN THE CHOIR LOFT  

TUESDAY REHEARSALS HAVE CEASED UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Please consider showing up at a weekend liturgy during the summer months!



This choir of men and women leads the singing at most 9.30 am Sunday liturgies as well as other holy days. It is open to all, High School age or older. Weekly rehearsal: Tuesday, 7 pm from September to June. Sunday warm-up 9.15 am on the choir landing.
It is not necessary to read music to sing in this group, but it is helpful. Holy Cross Parish Choir always welcomes new members. Although we do not rehearse during the summer months, many singers continue to gather at 9.15 am on Sundays (or at ANY Holy Cross weekend liturgies) to lend support to the singing of the assembly and occasionally sing additional anthems.


Anthem Schedule subject to change

1/20    Now the silence now the peace   ~Near 
          Thuma mina/send me, Jesus   ~Gather 674
1/27    Bread of life from heaven  ~Gather 803
2/3     Remember your servants, Lord   ~Russian Chant
          Ubi Caritas  ~Taizé No. 4
2/6    ASH WEDNESDAY
          Return  ~Susan
          Psalm 51  ~Simple Tone
          Parce Domine  ~Gather 412
2/10    There's a wideness in God's mercy  ~Hampton
           Return  ~Susan
2/17    This is my beloved Son  ~Nystedt
2/24    Adoro Te ~Chant
3/2     
3/9     Jesu, joy of man's desiring ~Bach
3/16   PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
           9.30 AM: Hosanna  ~Taizé
                       Ave Verum ~Perosi
           3 PM Choirfest at St. Catherine Church, warm-up: TBA
              Mass choir: And the glory of the Lord ~Handel (Messiah)
              Come bring your burdens to God/Come all you people   ~African
              Father, we thank thee   ~Albright
         
 2008 HOLY THURSDAY & EASTER VIGIL LITURGIES WILL BE AT ST. CATHERINES, ALGONAC.

3/21   GOOD FRIDAY   AT HOLY CROSS.
          When Jesus Wept  ~Billings
3/23   EASTER
          The world itself keeps Easter Day  ~Smith
           Sequence: 444 Christians praise the Paschal victim!
           Paschal Troparian: Christ is risen from the dead  ~Serbian
           Christ is Arisen ~Canon
3/30   EASTER 2
          Remember the Lord Jesus Christ, who now is risen from the dead  ~Orthodox chant
3/30   FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE
           Remember the Lord Jesus Christ, who now is risen from the dead  ~Orthodox chant
4/6      Are not our hearts burning within us?
4/13    Have no fear little flock  ~Zimmermann
4/20    For the fruits of this creation  (Worship 562)
4/27    God is love  ~Susan
5/4      Go into all the world  ~Sleeth
5/11    Come, thou Lord, Creator Spirit  ~Rickard
5/18    Glorify Thy Name
5/25    Ave Verum ~Perosi  
6/1      Bambelela/never give up (651)
6/8      Come, you sinners, poor and needy (Worship 756)
6/15    Bread of life from heaven

Complete service music details above at LITURGICAL MUSIC AT HOLY CROSS


ALL-GENERATIONS SATURDAY CHOIR  updated: 6/26/08
We usually (BUT NOT ALWAYS) take the first Saturday of the month OFF!
         
We lead singing at most Saturday, 5.30 pm liturgies and we meet in the choir loft at 5 pm to prepare and warm up.  For now, we do not have a mid-week rehearsal.  The Holy Cross SCHOLA CANTORUM (see below) will sing at the Saturday evening Mass on the first Saturday of the month.  There may be occasional exceptions.  A schedule will be posted here and on the bulletin board at the foot of the choir loft steps. CHECK IT OUT! 

In addition to singing various liturgical music, the SATURDAY CHOIR will occasionally prepare anthems and other musical offerings.


OPEN TO ALL WHO LOVE GOD, LOVE THE CHURCH, AND LOVE TO SING!  ALL AGES!



8 O'CLOCK CHOIR  moves to 7.30 am in July when the liturgy schedule changes; watch for name change!.
If you want to assist in leading the music of the liturgy at 8 am, simply come upstairs by 7.45 (7.15 starting in July) and you will be provided with books, music, and direction as needed. Sometimes we meet at 7.30 for additional practice. You are always welcome at the 7 pm Holy Cross Choir rehearsal (held from September to June) at which we begin by singing the hymns and liturgical music used at all weekend Masses.


RESURRECTION CHOIR (sings at funerals)
Meets 15 minutes prior to funerals in the choir loft;
Information is posted here, on the choir loft steps, and by email  when a funeral is scheduled. 
Sign up for email notice here:
music@holycrossonline.net, or ask to be telephoned. 

upcoming Memorial Masses

Saturday July 12, 2008   11 am
Saturday July 19, 2008   11 am

 


CANTORS   updated: 12/6/07 
Individuals who sing the Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, announce the hymns, and sing other liturgical parts ordinarily done by a choir (as in some Gloria verses).

Cantor Notes -  General information for cantors (but useful to all singers)


The CANTOR FOLDER on the music stand on the first landing to the choir loft includes the Cantor schedule and music for the upcoming Psalms and Gospel Acclamations as well as the Gloria, or Mass settings.  
Please sign up on the stairway calendar or contact Daniel (by email:
music@holycrossonline.net ,
or voice mail, 765-3568 ext 14).



SCHOLA CANTORUM 
updated: 5/13/08
Small ensemble of mixed voices. Leads worship at first Saturday Masses, and occasional liturgies, as announced. 

SCHOLA CANTORUM literally means "school for singing" but it is used in the Vatican documents to mean any choir at the liturgy. It also commonly describes a small group singing chant and motets and at Holy Cross that best fits our "SCHOLA". Although most Scholas concentrate on older music, at Holy Cross we also explore more experimental 21st century creations.


Next Schola Saturday: TBA
Details: TBA


                          
FUTURE LITERATURE:
have a look!
                          1. Sicut Cervus ~Palestrina   
http://wso.williams.edu/cpdl/sheet/pal-sicu.pdf
                         
                          2. Exultate Justi ~Viadana
                              
http://wso.williams.edu/cpdl/sheet/via-exul.pdf 
 
                     MIDI:
Icon_snd.gif  Please use this for a rough idea only. There are some neck-wrenching  
                     ritardandos that we won't do. The middle section is far too fast as well. Finally, I have 
                     not proofed the notes, but I hear some funny harmony here and there that may need fixing!


BOY & GIRL CHOIR (Grades K-8)  
Rehearsals: Thursday nights. Time: TBA. Starting date: TBA

CHILDREN'S CHOIR
 (Grade K-3)    
Rehearsals: see ALL GENERATIONS/SATURDAY CHOIR
 


HANDBELL CHOIR
, Diane Bowden, Director updated: 04/17/08
Rehearsal Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Please contact Diane Bowden, call 765-4824, or Email for further details.

Schedule as of 04/16/08
Sunday, May 11, 8 and 9:30 Mass
Sunday, June 1, 8 and 9:30 Mass

Sunday, August 17, Marine City Interfaith Maritime Concert, 7:30 pm
  Rehearsals, 10:30 - 11:45 pm:
    June 22
    July 13 and 20
    August 3 and 10



AUDIO ONLINE 
updated: 1/8/08

FIFTH SUNDAY AT FIVE Evening Prayer and Concert Series
       First Vespers of the Solemnity of The Blessed Virgin Mary, The Mother of God, December 31, 2006
       Holy Cross Choir and Congregation, Fr. Tim Birney, Presider 
       
        
Mp3 Evening Prayer December 31, 2006
       
Mp3 Psalm 141   from Evening Prayer December 31, 2006     
        pdfimage
Evening Prayer Service Leaflet


Cardinal Mooney High School Liturgical Choir  this file now in faster downloading mp3 format
       Ash Wednesday 2006:   Kyrie

"The Mighty Hook" E. & G.G Hook, Opus 300  this file now in faster downloading mp3 format
       
Toccata on "Placare Christe Servulis"   ~Marcel Dupré, played by Daniel J. Susan 
       
Improvisation on "Earth and All Stars" ~Daniel J. Susan
            (note: these files will be downloaded to your system the first time you access them)

Pipedreams from Minnesota Public Radio  (listen to the Holy Cross organ here! March 2001)


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1861 E. & G. G. HOOK Organ
 
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GLOBAL MUSIC and LITURGY AUDIO LINKS
 updated 6/25/08 

The internet is unfolding as one of the most potent and exciting new communication vehicles through which Christian liturgy is being shared and the Gospel preached.  Here are a few sites which offer high-fidelity, stereo sound and increasingly, video, of day-to-day worship in the living tradition which the Holy Spirit gives us through liturgy. I listen to as many of these listed below as I am able (and others as well) and thus learn more and more about the variety, and similarity that Catholic Christians display when they pray together.  Although some are taped live and played later with the proper readings of the day inserted in the studio, others are live (like Sunday evening Mass from Notre Dame, Paris).  Explore the wonderful, deep and spiritual world of Christian liturgy on the internet! Ours is a small world which is shrinking all the time and the more we learn of each others habits, the more we will have a global approach to mission and the more we can fulfill the Gospel right here in Marine City.  ~Daniel

All times are listed in EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME.

ERZABTEI LIVE!  Archabbey of St. Ottilien: Germany: schedule & texts presented online
Live audio broadcast of all the daily offices, and Mass, prayed by the monks. When it is not live, the previous office, or previous Vespers is replayed. Psalm texts are available for viewing from each liturgy.
http://www.erzabtei.de/html/Live/live.htm


Le Jour du Seigneur:
"The day of the Lord"  a Catholic website related to French Television (France 2)
http://www.lejourduseigneur.com/

Le Jour du Seigneur offers live Sunday Mass from various parishes, cathedrals, and Monastic communities, mostly in France, but occasionally in far flung places (Christmas Eve 2006 was from Montreal, Christmas Day was from Fiji, New Years was from Zagreb). These liturgies are archived for about a month following. The variety of liturgies from the different locations is more representative of the wider Church than some of the sites below which are mostly from large, prestigious cathedrals. One recent Mass was from a parish with a focus on deaf ministry and included both fine music, high participation in a large, crowded church, as well as sign language throughout.  It was all naturally integrated into an authentic whole which seemed to speak by and for the deaf participants as well as those with hearing.  I always look forward to seeing where the next Mass will be!

KTO: Catholic Television (Paris): detailed schedule online   http://www.ktotv.com/ 

June, 2008: The new KTO website is finished. Simply opening the page starts any live video. They offer the Sunday evening Mass from Notre Dame, Paris, 12.30 pm often, but not always. Daily Vespers from Notre Dame is also broadcast at 11.45 am daily although it is sometimes not live but a "rerun." Archives of many programs, and some liturgies, are listed under the tab "PROGRAMMES" ~DJS


VATICAN RADIO
:  offers five channels in many languages; Sunday schedule is different from the brief schedule listed here; detailed schedules are available online and include Masses in many languages throughout the week.
Brief schedule:
     Daily Morning Prayer (Lauds)      12.30 am  
     Daily Evening Prayer (Vespers)   11.00 am     Vatican Radio 2
     Daily Night Prayer (Compline)      4.40 pm     Vatican Radio 1
http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/en1/diretta.asp


RADIOSTEPHANSDOM, Vienna
(from St. Stephan's Cathedral, Vienna, Austria)
This site broadcasts classical music, but also includes live liturgies from the Cathedral in Vienna. They often broadcast live Vespers (late morning Eastern Time) on the Eve of, and the afternoon of,  Holy Days. The calendar and schedule is particularly clear and informative.
     Sunday Mass:       4.15 am  often with orchestra
http://www.radiostephansdom.at/


DOMRADIO
(from Cologne, Germany)  detailed schedules are available online.
     Daily Night Prayer (Compline)        4 pm  (Saturday from Taizé; PODCASTS NOW AVAILABLE)
     Sunday Mass, Cologne Cathedral    4 am   includes various choirs from the large and diverse choir program; NOW WITH VIDEO
     Sunday Vespers with Bach Cantata 4 pm
http://www.domradio.de/


RADIO NOTRE DAME
(Paris): detailed schedules are available online (not always accurate!).
Brief schedule:

     Live weekday Lauds (Abby of Notre-Dame de la Coudre)  12.45 am
     Live Saturday Vespers and Saturday Mass (Monastic Community of Jerusalem, Saint Gervais Church, Paris)  12.00 noon
     Live Sunday Vespers (Sacre Coeur, Paris)  10 am   
     Live Sunday Evening Mass (Notre Dame, Paris) 12.30 pm (sometimes 12.25) 
             NOTE: KTO-TV (above) has better sound quality, less commentary, and chops off less of the end than radionotredame 
http://www.radionotredame.com/     click on en direct, upper right


TRANSLATIONS: http://www.google.com/ offers a free, simple translation service which will (roughly!) translate text from any web site. 


EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network)
webcasts all their programming on the internet.  Over the course of the year, many Holy Day liturgies from Rome, and the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception as well as other locations are broadcast live on the TV network (thus on the Internet as well).
http://www.ewtn.org/


ADDITIONAL MUSIC LINKS:
updated: 11/4/07

Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Musical Offerings. A selection of sacred and classical music in Mp3 played by teachers and students of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Rome. 

Taizé Community. (Pronounced teh-ZAY) The Ecumenical Community of Taizé, France, is a Christian community of about 100 brothers in Eastern France who work for reconciliation among all people. Every week of the year thousands of young people travel to this small town to join together in a unique style of sung prayer now known worldwide, especially among young people.

The website is large, well organized, and available in 29 languages. There are numerous photos and various writings about the work of Taizé. A few songs from the community are available for listening online, as well as a seasonal, short service called "12 minute prayer" consisting of three songs, a reading, and prayers. Brother Roger's funeral is archived in several formats of audio and video. There are also Mp3 video files of the recent meeting in Zagreb, December 28 - January 1, 2006-07.

"12 Minute Prayer" 
ptaize5k.ram 

PODCASTS of Saturday Evening Prayer are now available from Domradio (see more at Domradio, above).  http://www.domradio.de/

The Bells of Taizé: 
RealAudio 

Additional songs from Taizé are offered in MIDI with the option of hearing any part emphasized for easier learning, go to:
http://www.taize.fr/ select ENGLISH
go to:  PRAYER AND SONG
go to:  LEARNING THE SONGS
select the song of your choice
Sing! Rinse, repeat. 


Here is a collection of photos from the Taizé Community (and a few from nearby Cluny).
http://www.infonature.org/english/cultural_issues/eng-photos_2.htm


Pipedreams from Minnesota Public Radio  (listen to the Holy Cross organ here! March 2001)


SPECIAL MUSIC AT HOLY CROSS AND IN THE ARCHDIOCESE
 
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit



Daniel John Susan, Director of Music Ministries
810-765-3568 x14 - 
music@holycrossonline.net