Thursday, August 18, 2011

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.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Solemn First Vespers of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary


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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. 



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!

Monday, May 30, 2011

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.

Videos from the Mass of St. Philip 2011


Introit and Kyrie


Gloria


Alleluia


Offertory


Sanctus & Benedictus


Agnus Dei


Communio & Ave Verum

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Saturday, May 28: Mass for St. Philip Neri


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Giovan Francesco Barbieri called "Guercino", Saint Philip Neri, 1656


Saturday, May 28, 10:00

Sung Mass in the Extraordinary Form
for the Feast of Our Holy Father
St. Philip Neri, Conf.
Founder of the Congregation of the Oratory
(External Observation with Permission)
Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Harry Neely, O.S.A.

Please join us at St. John the Evangelist's to celebrate the feast of our holy patron, St. Philip Neri, founder of the Oratory. To facilitate a larger participation of the public, we have obtained permission to move the celebration from May 26 to May 28. This event is free.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Pictures from Tenebrae 2011

Everything is ready. 

60 seconds of Tenebrae


After singing Tenebrae, a group shot in the sacristy.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Wednesday, Apr. 20: Tenebrae


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Man of Sorrow, Albrecht Dürer, 1511, woodcut



Wednesday, April 20, 19:00 (7 P.M.)
the Office of Matins and
Lauds of Maundy Thursday

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

Please join for this year's Tenebrae. This will be the 11th consecutive (counting the first one), and tenth annual Gregorian Tenebrae for Chorus Breviarii and the Brothers of the Little Oratory in San Diego.

UPDATE: We invite our readers to download, print, and distribute the flier for this event.