SGS News Extra - Solemn Requiem for Fr. Kevin Fitzpatrick in Norwalk

13 July 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

We have received word from Fr. Richard Cipolla that St. Mary’s Church
in Norwalk will have a Solemn Requiem Mass (1962 MR) next Monday, July
20th, at 5:30pm for the repose of the soul of our dear departed
chaplain, Fr. Kevin Fitzpatrick. As you may recall, this will be the
first anniversary of his untimely death. All friends of the SGS are
invited, and clergy are requested to wear choir dress. Directions to
the church may be found on the parish website:
http://www.stmarynorwalk.net/.

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei.

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News Extra - Solemn Pontifical Vespers with Bishop Rifan this

17 June 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

We wish to forward this exciting news from our friends at the Society
of St. Hugh of Cluny. St. Mary’s is about a 40 minute drive from Sacred
Heart straight down I-95 (see the link to their website for directions).
This will be an extraordinary opportunity to encounter a fundamental
part of the old liturgy — the Divine Office — with which many traditional
Catholics remain unacquainted even today.

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Bishop Fernando Ar=EAas Rifan will be the celebrant at Solemn Pontifical
Vespers and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at St. Mary
Church, Norwalk, Connecticut on Sunday, June 21 at 5:00 pm. Bishop
Rifan is the Apostolic Administrator of the Personal Apostolic
Administration of St. John Mary Vianney in Campos, Brazil. These
Vespers mark the conclusion of a novena of Masses in New York City
sponsored by the Confraternity of the Sacred Heart.

information on the novena of Masses:
http://sacredheartconfraternity.org/2009_Conference_and_Mass.html

The music, to be performed by the Schola Cantorum of St. Mary Church
under the direction of David Hughes, will be as follows:
Prelude: Variations sur Lucis Creator (Jehan Alain, 1911-1940)
Lucis Creator optime (Tom=E1s Luis de Victoria, 1548-1611)
Magnificat sexti toni (Adrian Willaert, c.1490-c.1562)
Salve Regina (Martin de Rivaflecha, 1470-1528)
O Salutaris Hostia (Josquin des Prez, c.1450-1521)
Tantum ergo (plainsong, mode iv)
Postlude: Pri=E8re d=92action de gr=E2ces (Gaston Litaize, 1909-1991)

directions to St. Mary’s: http://www.stmarynorwalk.net/

We will be posting pictures of the the Solemn Pontifical Mass at St.
Jean Baptist, NY as well as the Solemn Pontifical Vespers at St.
Mary’s on our website following the events. Please go to
http://www.hughofcluny.blogspot.com/

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News - Corpus Christi Sunday

12 June 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

Our calendar for the next two Sundays is as follows:

* Corpus Christi [external solemnity]
Sunday, June 14th. High Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Robert Boyd (St. Mary, Norwalk). The chant schola
will sing the “Missa Marialis” (drawn from Vatican Masses
IX and X), the plainsong hymn “Sacris solemniis”, the
antiphon “O Sacrum Convivium”, and all the proper Gregorian
chants. Mass will be followed by Benediction of the Blessed
Sacrament. Music for the procession and Benediction will
include the hymns “Pange lingua gloriosi” and “Verbum
supernum prodiens”. The second offering will go to support
the work of the Saint Gregory Society.

* The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus [external solemnity]
Sunday, June 21st. High Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Robert Boyd (St. Mary, Norwalk). The chant schola
will sing the “Missa de Angelis” (Vatican Mass VIII), the
plainsong hymns “Cor arca legem continens” and “Auctor
beate saeculi”, and all the proper Gregorian chants.

ALL MASSES TAKE PLACE IN SACRED HEART CHURCH,
NEW HAVEN (dCOLUMBUS AVENUE AT LIBERTY STREET,
NEAR UNION STATION).

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News - The Most Holy Trinity

4 June 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

Our calendar for the next two Sundays is as follows:

* The Most Holy Trinity
Sunday, June 7th. Low Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. John Ringley (St. Lawrence, Shelton). The second
collection is for Sacred Heart parish (monthly utilities).

* Corpus Christi
Sunday, June 14th. High Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Robert Boyd (St. Mary, Norwalk). The chant schola
will sing the “Missa Marialis” (drawn from Vatican Masses IX
and X), the plainsong hymn “Sacris solemniis”, the antiphon
“O Sacrum Convivium”, and all the proper Gregorian chants.
Mass will be followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

ALL MASSES TAKE PLACE IN SACRED HEART CHURCH,
NEW HAVEN (COLUMBUS AVENUE AT LIBERTY STREET,
NEAR UNION STATION).

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News - Pentecost

28 May 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

Our calendar for the next two Sundays is as follows:

* Pentecost
Sunday, May 31st. High Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Robert Boyd (St. Mary, Norwalk). The chant schola
will sing the “Missa Marialis” (drawn from Vatican Masses IX
and X), plainsong hymns at the offertory and communion
(”Veni Creator Spiritus” and “Jam Christus astra ascenderat”),
and all the proper Gregorian chants. The second offering will
go to support the work of the Saint Gregory Society.

* The Most Holy Trinity
Sunday, June 7th. Low Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. John Ringley (St. Lawrence, Shelton).

ALL MASSES TAKE PLACE IN SACRED HEART CHURCH,
NEW HAVEN (COLUMBUS AVENUE AT LIBERTY STREET,
NEAR UNION STATION).

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News - Sunday after the Ascension

22 May 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

Our calendar for the next two Sundays is as follows:

* Sunday after the Ascension
Sunday, May 24th. Low Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Matthew Mauriello (Holy Rosary, Bridgeport). The
second offering will go to support the work of the Saint
Gregory Society.

* Pentecost
Sunday, May 31st. High Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Robert Boyd (St. Mary, Norwalk). The chant schola
will sing the “Missa Marialis” (drawn from Vatican Masses IX
and X), plainsong hymns at the offertory and communion
(”Veni Creator Spiritus” and “Jam Christus astra ascenderat”),
and all the proper Gregorian chants.

ALL MASSES TAKE PLACE IN SACRED HEART CHURCH,
NEW HAVEN (COLUMBUS AVENUE AT LIBERTY STREET,
NEAR UNION STATION).

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News Extra - Fr. Greg Markey’s 10th Anniversary Mass

19 May 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

Our longtime celebrant Fr. Greg Markey, pastor of St. Mary’s Church
in Norwalk, CT, will offer a Solemn Mass of thanksgiving on the occasion
of the 10th anniversary of his ordination to the sacred priesthood, this
Sunday, May 24th, at 9:30am. Those of you who know Father will not be
surprised to learn that this Mass will be celebrated in the traditional form.
The St. Mary’s Schola Cantorum will sing Victoria’s Missa “Ascendens
Christus” for five voices; motets by Palestrina, Josquin, and Biebl; and all
of the proper Gregorian chants for the Sunday. The Women’s Guild will
host a reception afterwards in the parish hall. Directions to the church
may be found at the St. Mary’s website: http://www.stmarynorwalk.net/.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to
Fr. Markey for his years of service to our Society. Please join us in prayer
that God will continue to bless his ministry, and in particular his tireless
work for the cause of the Church’s traditional liturgy, which we all hold so
dear.

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News - Ascension Day

18 May 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

The Feast of the Ascension will be observed in the traditional form
of the Roman Rite at Sacred Heart Church, New Haven, with a low
Mass at 5:30pm on this Thursday, May 21st. The celebrant will be
Fr. Robert Boyd (St. Mary, Norwalk).

Best wishes for a happy feast!

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS - Fifth Sunday after Easter

14 May 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

Please note that the next High Mass is on Pentecost.
Further details about the Mass on Ascension Day will be
published early next week.

Our calendar for the next two Sundays is as follows:

* Fifth Sunday after Easter
Sunday, May 17th. Low Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Matthew Mauriello (Holy Rosary, Bridgeport). The
second collection will be a special Archdiocesan collection.

* Sixth Sunday after Easter
Sunday, May 24th. Low Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Matthew Mauriello (Holy Rosary, Bridgeport).

ALL MASSES TAKE PLACE IN SACRED HEART CHURCH,
NEW HAVEN (COLUMBUS AVENUE AT LIBERTY STREET,
NEAR UNION STATION).

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/

SGS News - Fourth Sunday after Easter

7 May 2009

Dear Friend of the Saint Gregory Society,

Our calendar for the next two Sundays is as follows:

* Fourth Sunday after Easter
Sunday, May 10th. High Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Robert Boyd (St. Mary’s, Norwalk). The chant schola
will sing the “Missa Lux et origo” (Mass I), the anthems
“Isti sunt agni novelli” and “Rosa vernans”, and all the
proper Gregorian chants. The second offering will go to
support the work of the Saint Gregory Society.

* Fifth Sunday after Easter
Sunday, May 17th. Low Mass at 2pm, to be celebrated
by Fr. Matthew Mauriello (Holy Rosary, Bridgeport).

ALL MASSES TAKE PLACE IN SACRED HEART CHURCH,
NEW HAVEN (COLUMBUS AVENUE AT LIBERTY STREET,
NEAR UNION STATION).

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The Saint Gregory Society
P. O. Box 891
New Haven, CT 06504
Telephone: (203) 624-2751
On the web: http://www.saint-gregory.org/