Musical Preparations for All Hallows Vespers

John Polhamus and members of the Tomas Luis de Victoria Choir of San Diego rehearse polyphonic numbers in preparation for First Vespers of All Hallows, scheduled for Monday 31 October at 7.30pm at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Polyphony will compliment the Gregorian chant, as sung by the Psalmists of the Brothers of the Little Oratory in San Diego along with Chorus Breviarii San Diego.

Vespers is the evening hour prayer of the Divine Office (a.k.a. Liturgy of the Hours). All Hallows Vespers will be followed by Exposition/Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, chanting of the Litany of Saints and the seasonal Marian Anthem.

Images from the Brother's Ladie Mass

Priest's vestments laid out in the sacristy before mass.

The vessels and accoutrement are also prepared.

The Ladie Altar (Our Lady of Fatima) at St. John the Evangelist Church in University Hts.
Likely the only side altar where Mass of the BVM is offered in the Diocese.

The missal opened to Commons for Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Fraters Roberto, George, and David assist as acolytes.

Monday, October 31: Vespers of All Saints

Beato Angelico: The Forerunners of Christ with Saints and Martyrs (about 1423-24) 

Monday, October 31, 19:30 (7:30 P.M.)

Solemn First Vespers of the Feast All Saints
with Gregorian Chant Psalmody and Polyphony.

Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano

31522 Camino Capistrano

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Una Voce Orange County, The Brothers of the Little Oratory in San Diego, and Chorus Breviarii San Diego invite you to  join us on All Hallows' Eve at the Mission Basilica (the new church) in San Juan Capistrano.  Clergy in the Catholic Diocese of Orange will officiate. Polyphonic music provided by the Tomás Luis de Victoria Choir of San Diego.

Brothers Lady-Mass for October, 22, 9:30

The Brothers mass for the month of October will be the mass of our Lady on Saturdays, "Salve sancta parens." The Brothers schola will sing Gregorian mass III, Deus sempiterne.

The Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Harry Neely, OSA, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1638 Polk (at Park Blvd.), San Diego CA, 92103

Mass will begin at 9:30 am, on Saturday, October 22. Translational booklets will be provided. The public is encouraged to attend.

Saturday, October 22

9:30

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

1638 Polk Avenue

San Diego, CA 92103-2622

Vespers of the Assumption at St. Augustine's

A few pictures from after Vespers at St. Augustine's Monastery. We were delighted to have as guests in the pews Fr. Shaughnessy, S.J. and Russian Orthodox clergy from Carlsbad.

Brs. Thomas, David and Fr. Harry Neely.

All of us with Fr. Neely.

With Fr. Paul J. Shaughnessy, S.J. and the Russian clergy.

Solemn First Vespers of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The Assumption of Mary

Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Oil on panel.

Sunday, August 14, 18:00 (6:00 P.M.)

First Vespers of the Assumption of the B.V.M.

with Gregorian chant psalmody.

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

St. Augustine Monastery Chapel

3266 Nutmeg St., San Diego, CA 92104

Join us as we open the Feast of the Assumption of the BVM with solemn Gregorian Chant evening prayer in the Traditional form. Fr. Harry Neely officiates. Translation booklets and hymn sheets will be freely available. There is no charge but donations are always gratefully accepted. This is our first Vespers  outing of 2011, so we hope to make it as special as we can, especially for Our Lady's most glorious feast. We would like to initiate a small party following the Vespers. If you would like to contribute something in the way of dessert or drink, please let us know here and we'll expect your contribution in addition to what we are able to provide. Remember, the more the merrier!

Images from SPN External Celebration

Gold vestments and occassional Holy Cards are made ready.












Frater George-P. prepares the thurible for mass.













Sacristerial effects to be used for the Holy Sacrifice. Chalice, paten, burse, cruets, missal stand, veils, linens, ablution bowl, host, &tc...











Relic of Our Holy Father, St-Philip Neri, Confessor and Founder of the Congregation of the Oratory.











Inside the sacristy of St-John the Evangelist Church, University Heights, San Diego.

















At the High Altar, before mass.













Fraters Roberto-L and George-P rehearse the acolytle and thurifer functions.












Frater David-L. also rehearses.


















Translation literature for the Ordinary and Propers of the Mass.












Schola sings "Mass for Three Voices" by William Byrd.












The High Altar of St-John the Evangelist Church.













Frater Tom-G in prayer before mass.













Frater George-P stokes the thurible embers.


















Fr. Harry Neely, O.S.A., vests just before mass.













Fraters James-C, Tom-G and Jon-V attently participate in the Holy Sacrifice.












The Brothers chant the Mass Propers.













Chanting from the Oratorian Graduale.













During the Canon of the Mass.


















After the Final Blessing, a young girl venerates of the Relic of St. Philip Neri.












Celebrant and Acolytes pose after Mass.













The Brothers with their Chaplain emeritus after Mass.












Now that Mass and photos are completed, Fr. Neely can finally unvest.