Renewing Sacred Music in our Parishes:

Workshop for Clergy, Church Musicians and Laity

June 24-29, 2019

Monday, June 24th: Nativity of St. John the Baptist

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. - Arrive, check in. Eucharistic adoration available.

5:00 p.m. - Reception; greeting.

6:00 p.m. - Vespers (led by members of the Cor Unum Chorale)

6:30 p.m. - Dinner / Introductory Presentation by P. Jernberg

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Practicum: introduction to Psalm tones / fundamentals of the Mass and the Divine Office

9:00 p.m. - Compline

Tuesday, June 25th

7:45 a.m. - Lauds

8:15 a.m. - Breakfast

9:15 a.m. - Session: The renewal of Sacred Music: what it is, why it is essential to the life of the Church, and how it can be accomplished in ordinary parishes!

10:30 a.m. - Practicum: preparation of music for today's Mass

11:30 a.m. - Mass

12:30 p.m. - Lunch

2:00 p.m. - Session: Fundamental Principles of Sacred Music in parish liturgies

3:30 p.m. - Practicum: preparation of music for tomorrow's Mass

5:00 p.m. - Quiet hour / Eucharistic adoration

6:00 p.m. - Vespers

6:30 p.m. - Dinner

7:30 p.m. - Free time (for those who wish, opportunities for further discussion / consultation / training)

9:00 p.m. - Compline

Wednesday, June 26th

7:45 a.m. - Lauds

8:15 a.m. - Breakfast

9:15 a.m. - Session: Principles of choosing music for Masses – Ordinary, Propers, and Hymns

10:30 a.m. - Practicum: finish preparations for today's Mass

11:30 a.m. - Mass

12:30 p.m. - Lunch

2:00 p.m. - Session: skills integral to singing the Liturgy

3:30 p.m. - Practicum: preparation of music for tomorrow's Mass

5:00 p.m. - Quiet hour / Eucharistic adoration

6:00 p.m. - Vespers

6:30 p.m. - Dinner

7:30 p.m. - Free time (for those who wish, opportunities for further discussion / consultation / training)

9:00 p.m. - Compline

Thursday, June 27th: St. Cyril of Alexandria

7:45 a.m. - Lauds

8:15 a.m. - Breakfast

9:15 a.m. - Session: common logistical issues regarding sacred music in parishes

10:30 a.m. - Practicum: finish preparations for today's Mass

11:30 a.m. - Mass

12:30 p.m. - Lunch

2:00 p.m. - Session: The interior dimension of sacred music: prayer, charisms, mystagogy

3:30 p.m. - Practicum: preparation of music for tomorrow's Mass

5:00 p.m. - Quiet hour / Eucharistic adoration

6:00 p.m. - Vespers

6:30 p.m. - Dinner / free time (for those who wish, opportunities for further discussion / consultation / training)

9:00 p.m. - Compline

Friday, June 28th: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

7:45 a.m. - Lauds

8:15 a.m. - Breakfast

9:15 a.m. - Session: sacred music in education and evangelization

10:30 a.m. - Practicum: finish preparations for today's Mass

11:30 a.m. - Mass

12:30 p.m. - Lunch

2:00 p.m. - Session: addressing common challenges and difficulties, with input from participants

3:30 p.m. - Practicum: preparation of music for tomorrow's Mass

5:00 p.m. - Quiet hour / Eucharistic adoration

6:00 p.m. - Vespers

6:30 p.m. - Dinner and festivities

9:00 p.m. - Compline

Saturday, June 28th: Sts. Peter and Paul

7:45 a.m. - Lauds

8:15 a.m. - Breakfast

9:30 a.m. - Final summary and reflections.

10:15 a.m. - finish musical preparations for today's Mass

11:00 a.m. - Mass

12 noon – Lunch / departure