The choirs of Mater Dei will sing Thursday evening, 7pm, for Ascension Day, as well as tonight for the Vigil of Ascension.
Music you will hear in honor of the feast of Ascension:
Vigil of Ascension (Mater Dei Sunday Choir) Wednesday 7pm mass
Missa L’Hora Passa (Viadana)
Ascendit Deus (Dalitz)
Surrexit Pastor Bonus (Lasso)
Translation: The good shepherd has arisen,
who laid down his life for his sheep,
and for his flock deigned to die, alleluia.
Cantate Domino (Hassler)
Translation: O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth. Sing unto the Lord, and praise his Name: be telling of his salvation from day to day. Declare his honour unto the heathen: and his wonders unto all people.
Ascension Day (Schola Marianum) Thursday 7pm mass
Missa Brevis (Palestrina)
Regina Coeli (Palestrina)
O Rex Gloriae (Palestrina)
Translation: O King of glory, Lord of all power,
Who ascended to heaven on this day triumphant over all;
Do not leave us as orphans,
But send us the Father’s promise,
The spirit of truth.
Alleluia.
Viri Galilaei (Couillart)
Translation:Ye men of Galilee, why stand you looking into heaven? This Jesus, who you see going into heaven, shall so come again. Alleluia.
You also will hear motets and hymns in honor of Ascension on the Sunday after Ascension, as well as music to the Holy Ghost, as we look forward to Pentecost, and pray for His coming.
Happy Feast day to you all!
Kimberly Walters
Music Director