Madison parishes can use musical settings with new translation beginning in September

This past Friday the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a press release regarding a change in the plan for implementation of the Roman Missal this fall. I have pasted a copy of the press release to the end of this email.

In order to ease implementation of the new texts for the people, the musical portions of the people’s parts of the Mass may be introduced earlier than the general implementation date. The hope is that this will provide for a fuller and smoother transition.

On behalf of Bishop Morlino, and with his approval, I wish to inform you that in the Diocese of Madison:

1. New musical settings of the people’s parts of the Glory to God, Holy, and Memorial Acclamation(s) may be introduced any time beginning on September 3 and 4, 2011 (Ordinary Time 23).
2. New musical settings of the Glory to God must be introduced no later than the weekend of September 24 and 25, 2011 (Ordinary Time 26).
3. New musical settings of the Holy and Memorial Acclamation(s) must be introduced no later than the weekend of October 15 and 16, 2011 (Ordinary Time 29).
4. This applies only to the people’s parts of the Mass Ordinary which are normally sung (primarily the Glory to God, Holy and Memorial Acclamations). The general implementation of the other texts (for example, “and with your Spirit” in the greeting) will take place as planned on the First Sunday of Advent.
5. The Creed, while part of the Mass Ordinary, will be part of the Advent implementation and is not affected by this change.
6. This does not apply to any texts prayed alone by the priest.

There is not a required Diocesan musical setting. However, many have asked what Mass setting will be used at Diocesan and Cathedral liturgies. My intent at this time is to sing the following (each is followed by a link to more information):

Penitential Rite: Chant

Glory to God: Gloria Simplex by Richard Proulx (published by World Library Publications) http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/search_results.htm?search-text=Gloria+Simplex&x=20&y=12

OR Gloria from a New Mass for Congregations (revised) by C. T. Andrews (published by GIA)

http://www.giamusic.com/sacred_music/additional_settings_gloria.cfm

Creed: recited

Holy, Memorial Acclamations, Amen, Lamb of God: Mass of the Resurrection by Randall DeBruyn (published by Oregon Catholic Press)

http://www.ocp.org/newmasssettings/newsettings/massofresurrection

This particular Mass is very versatile and can be done by both “traditional” musicians and “contemporary” musicians.

Again, you are not required to use these.

I hope to send more information soon, including information on discounts regarding the music above (for those who wish to use it). As you can see, this developed quite quickly. While it may require more work on our part, I believe that it will provide for a smoother transition to the new Missal.

USCCB President Authorizes Gradual Introduction of Musical Settings of New Roman Missal Starting In September

 HT AE