HOLY SATURDAY MUSIC After the blessing of the Font the following order is observed: (A) The Litany of the Saints is sung. (B) The Kyrie follows (Chant or figured music without organ) then the "Gloria" is intoned (C) the choir beginning with "Et in terra pax" (with organ accompaniment). The Epistle is sung after which the "Alleluia" (D) is intoned. This is sung three times in successively higher keys by the celebrant, unaccompanied, and each time is repeated by the choir in the same key as taken by the celebrant (with accompaniment, if preferred). Alleluia. The Gospel response in then sung; see No.259 (4) Credo and Offertory are ommitted. Preface follows with usual responses (see 259-5) after which the Sanctus and Benedictus are sung. The "Agnus Dei" is not sung, but after the Communion the choir proceeds with the following Antiphon and Psalm. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. 1. 2. 3. 4. Alleluia (H) is repeated; then choir proceeds immediately with the Antiphon "Vespere." (I) Vespere autem sabbati quae lucescit To Magnificat No.216, After the Magnificat the Antiphon "Vespere" (I) is repeated, the celebrant then sings "Dominus Vobiscum" with proper choir response, then after a short oration and another "Dominus" the deacon sings the Paschal "Ite Missa Est" (J) the choir responding in the manner indicated. (K) Ite missa est, alleluia, alleluia. Deo gratias, alleluia, alleluia. Page 293-294-295-296 |