Rorate Mass and Then an Introduction to Chant Workshop

Following the Mass that begins at 6:30am with 9 Fr. Daniel Kluge as celebrant & Fr. Zachary Akers singing with the choir, there will be a short breakfast Rorate Mass and then an Introduction to Chant workshop. Please join us for this very special Mass and Chant Dec. 15th 6:30AM workshop. Here at Holy Family, this Rorate devotion has not taken place in many decades. Holy Family Catholic Church, Dayton, OH The Rorate Caeli Mass is a traditional Advent devotion wherein the Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary for Advent is offered just before dawn. In many instances families and individuals travel an hour or more, rising and arriving very early for this stunningly beautiful Mass. The interplay of light and darkness speak to the meaning of Advent and the coming of the Light of the world. The Mass takes its title, Rorate Caeli, from the first words of the Introit, which are from Isaiah 45:8 “Rorate, caeli, desuper, et nubes pluant justum, aperiatur terra, et germinet Salvatorem.” “Drop down dew, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain the just: let the earth be opened and bud forth a Saviour.” The Rorate Mass is lit only by candlelight. Because it is a votive Mass in Mary’s honor, white vestments are worn instead of Advent violet. In the dimly lit setting, priests and faithful prepare to honor the Light of the world, Who is soon to be born, and offer praise to God for the gift of Our Lady. As the Mass proceeds and sunrise approaches, the church becomes progressively brighter, illumined by the sun as our Faith is illumined by Christ. The readings and prayers of the Mass foretell the prophecy of the Virgin who would bear a Son called Emmanuel, and call on all to raise the gates of their hearts and their societies to let Christ the King enter; asking for the grace to receive eternal life by the merits of the Incarnation and saving Resurrection of Our Lord. 0 The description above is taken from: https://fssp.com/rorate-caeli-masses/ Schedule of Events: Q R 6:30am to approx 7:45am Chant Workshop Sung Rorate Mass u 8am- Meet & Greet 8:30AM during Breakfast in Hall This Introduction to Chant workshop is open to men and women who are 8:30am- 11am interested. Whether you are just curious about how chant works or are Intro to Chant Workshop already comfortable reading it, this is for you. What a beautiful way to start with men and women the New Liturgical Year and prepare yourself for Christmas. Fr. Akers will share some of his favorite Advent hymns and chants as well as prepare those 11:00am - 12 Noon men who would like to join in singing the Propers for Mass on Gaudete Sunday (Dec 16th). You are welcome to attend even if you do not plan to Rehearsal for Men who wish sing on Sunday. to sing the Chant on Gaudete Fr. Zachary Akers, FSSP, while at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, was the Sunday w/ Fr. Akers directing director of Gregorian Chant and recently directed the Fraternity’s latest CD, “Requiem”. Currently, he is the Director of Development for the Priestly *Donations will be accepted Fraternity of St. Peter. Come and Enjoy! Contact: [email protected] for more information. RSVP not necessary, but helpful for supplying food and materials..

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