Well, I Guess That Means It's Over

But only until September and the weekend workshops with the great Dr. William Mahrt.

Thanks to all of you for making this a great season, even though it was a challenging one.  We had to deal with difficult pieces and numerous physical and health problems, but we made it.

Once again, we had some great new voices helping us out this year!  Let's pray we get some more for next season.  We also bid hail and farewell to basses Chris Beasley and Eric Olson, although Chris may join us when he can on some of his weekend visits.

Thanks also to Fr. Francisco, Fr. Larry, Fr. Loy, Fr. Guillermo, and the members of their respective parishes, as well as the Be Present Catholic Apostolate (the Eucharistic and Marian Conference folks).

And most of all, thank you to our director Kathy Reinheimer, without whom there'd simply be no Regina Pacis Cantorum.

Have a great summer!
Your obedient Web Guy,
Paul

June 2: Corpus Christi

At the Cathedral at our old time, 11:30 AM.  This is a biggie, which is why we're devoting the rest of our rehearsals to it exclusively.  Bring water and maybe something to snack on (quietly) after Communion.  Note: The order of music may change.

Prelude: Ave Verum (Peeters)

Introit: Cibavit eos

Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus: Mass VIII

Sequence: Last four verses of Lauda Sion

Profession of Faith I (the one that's chanted on one note)

Offertory: Portas coeli

Agnus Dei: Missa O Quam Gloriosum (Victoria)

Communio: Hoc corpus (antiphon only)

Post-Communion: Domine Non Sum Dignus/Miserere Mei (Victoria)

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: O Salutaris Hostia

Processional: O God Of Loveliness

Re-Entry: Lauda Sion

Tantum Ergo

Divine Praises (Marier)

Closing: Holy God, We Praise Thy Name (S, A, T, B)

Hydration

Bring plenty of water on Sunday.  Some forecasts have the temperature as high as 88 that day, great for the Reno River Festival, but not so great for us in the choir loft.  Speaking of the festival, expect parking to be at a premium near the Cathedral on Sunday.

May 12: Ascension Thursday Sunday

At the Cathedral, 5 PM.  Also includes the Sacrament of Confirmation by Bishop Calvo, as well as organ accompaniment.

Introit: Viri Galilaei

Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus: Mass VIII

Confirmation: Veni Creator Spiritus (even-numbered verses only)

Offertory: Men of Galilee
Hail The Day That Sees Him Rise (S, A, T, B) (same tune as May 5's Christ The Lord Is Risen Today)

Agnus Dei: Monteverdi

Communio: Psallite Domino

Motet: If Ye Love Me (Tallis) -- S, A, T, B

Recessional: Alleluia! Sing To Jesus

Go Forth And Recruit

Sadly, our ranks are about to be depleted with the departure of some dear members, albeit for good reasons.  This will leave the soprano and bass sections especially thin.

Find some friends, relatives, or neighbors who'd like to join us!  You'll never know unless you ask.

The Peace Which Passes All Understanding

Please pray for the Reinheimer family in their time of loss.  If you didn't hear after yesterday's Mass, Kathy's brother-in-law--whom some of us met--was found dead in his Chicago home.

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.

May 5: 6th Sunday of Easter

At St. Peter Canisius, 8 AM.

Introit: Vocem jucunditatis

Kyrie: Haller

Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei: Mass I

Offertory: Come Ye Faithful Raise The Strain

Communion: If Ye Love Me (Tallis) -- S, A, T, B

Closing: Christ The Lord Is Risen Today -- S, A, T, B  (Thanks, Choirparts!)