Thursday, December 13, 2012

The Brothers and Mystic Monk (Coffee!!)

Being ourselves a non-profit organization, the Brothers of the Little Oratory in San Diego are now affiliated vendors of Mystic Monk Coffee, the coffee produced by the traditionalist Wyoming Carmelites who have created a business with which to fund their proposed monastic buildings, a wholly noble and worthy cause, and one which the Brothers are happy to support.

Buying the Mystic Monks' very reasonably priced, some organic and fair-trade, but all expertly roasted coffees (at the monastery itself!) also serves to help fund the Brothers' liturgical apostolate right here in San Diego, as we benefit generously by earning a significant refund on each order processed through our link. You, your friends, or your organization will not pay anything extra for us to receive our refund, and will doubtless enjoy this excellent coffee all the more, for having contributed to the maintenance of both the Wyoming Carmelites AND the Brothers in San Diego!

"So, what," you ask, "will my caffeinated patronage avail me, or the Brothers, or for that matter, my city at large?" Well, would you like to hear more expertly sung polyphonic music at traditional masses? Buy Mystic Monk Coffee through the Brothers' link, and you can help us make that happen!

Want to see five identical copes in one place for Solemn Vespers? Buy Mystic Monk Coffee through the Brothers link and you can help us make that happen (here)!













Want to see the full establishment of a Congregation of the Oratory in San Diego? Buy a WHOLE LOTTA COFFEE through the Brothers' link...drink it...then buy some more! Repeat purchasing process ad infinitum. Your purchase, and your prayers, will help make that happen (right here!)!







We would remind you that the Brothers don't have a payroll, all of the money we raise goes back into funding music and divine worship in the ethos an spirit of the Oratory and St. Philip Neri, and to satisfying the necessary requirements of both. Our own worship and the logistical effort that goes into it is purely voluntary, always has been, and always will be. So we see this as a win-win situation for everyone concerned, and hope that you will help to spread our net so that many coffee-beans, and orders for them, will fall into it.

The Brothers of the Little Oratory in San Diego are very proud and excited to be affiliated non-profit vendors of Mystic Monk Coffee. Click our link ABOVE AND ON THE RIGHT to order now!

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

December 8: Mass of the Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception, 1627 Guido Reni  (Italian, Bolognese, 1575–1642) Oil on canvas


Saturday, December 8, 12:00 (noon)


Sung Latin Mass

in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite
Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Harry Neely, O.S.A. 


It was fitting that the Word of God should become flesh in the womb of  the most perfect woman: the Blessed Virgin Mary; who, at the very moment of her conception by her parents, was also  sanctified  by the Holy Spirit. On December 8, come to St. John of the Cross in Lemon Grove and hear the ancient prophecies about Mary sung in the timeless tones of Gregorian chant. 

Thursday, November 1, 2012

YEAR OF FAITH 2012 FAMILY EVENT



SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 4 November, 15:30 (3:30pm)

SOLEMN EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION
.4 miles to
Downtown San Diego 

Followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 
in St. Joseph’s Cathedral
 given by Fr. Joseph Tabigue, C.R.S.P.

~ ALL SAN DIEGO CATHOLICS INVITED ~
DEVOTIONAL GROUPS WITH BANNERS
ENCOURAGED TO 
SHOW YOUR CATHOLIC COLORS
as witness to our Faith in 
Our Lord Jesus Christ’s Real Eucharistic Presence, 
and to manifest the Catholic Cultural presence 
in American society.

Please be inside the church by 3:15pm 
on Sunday, 4 November 2012. 
The procession will depart at 3:30pm 
and proceed south on State St.,
then north on W. Beech, and into 
St. Joseph’s Cathedral at Third Avenue. 
_______________________________

There is no charge for this event. 

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Saturday, November 3: Mass for Our Lady

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The Virgin Appearing to St. Philip Neri (1740)
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770)

Saturday, November 3, 8:30


Sung Mass in the Extraordinary Form
for  Our Lady on Saturday



Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Harry Neely, O.S.A.



Come this Saturday morning to  St. Augustine Monastery chapel to experience the ancient praises in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, sung in Gregorian chant, in the context of the Traditional Latin Mass. You will find the peaceful atmosphere of the chapel to be particularly conducive to meditation.  

Friday November 2: Mass for All Souls' Day


 Sung Requiem Mass
for the Commemoration of All Souls
Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Burt J. Boudoin

Come to St. Charles Parish in Imperial Beach where Fr. Burt Boudoin will offer the Traditional Requiem Mass for  All Souls' Day.  The Brothers of the Little Oratory and Chorus Breviarii will sing the ordinary and propers in Gregorian chant and serve at the altar.   All are welcome!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Wednesday, October 31: Vespers of All Saints

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Paradise, French School, 15th Century


Wednesday, October  31, 19:00 (7 PM)
 First Vespers of All Saints
with Benediction
Hebdomadary: Rev. Fr. Joseph M. Tabigue, C.R.S.P.

We invite you to attend the solemn celebration of All Hallows' Eve at  Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, the jewel of Little Italy. The office of First Vespers of All Saints according to the ancient Roman Rite will be sung liturgically in Latin, using Gregorian chant.