Bear Music
Music for the Liturgy
New Lectionary - Advent 2024
Like many others I have been updating psalms for the new Lectionary which comes into use on First Sunday of Advent 2024. Psalms for Advent and Christmas are now available:
Also updated is the Helmsley Alleluia – with Advent verses from the new Lectionary.
Music for Rites
Responsorial Psalms and Antiphons are available for:
- Sacraments of Initiation including:
- RCIA
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Funerals
Psalms
Psalm settings for Sundays, Solemnities and Sacraments can be found here in a variety of styles. Simple settings are provided for the Common Psalms which include other settings where the same psalm occurs in the Lectionary.
The page includes a list of psalm settings and of Sundays etc.
Mass Parts
At any Mass it is important to sing the Mass rather than just sing at Mass. Key to that principle is for the whole congregation to participate in the parts of the Mass: the Penitential Act, the Gloria, Gospel Acclamation, Eucharistic Acclamations (Sanctus, Memorial Acclamations and Amen), and Lamb of God.
Other Music
Here will be found a variety of pieces which are not Mass Parts, Psalms or Antiphons. These includes songs with congregational refrains and pieces for choirs written for a variety of occasions. There are ‘short songs’ or chants which can be used in different circumstances. read more…
- Current Settings
Advent & Christmas
- 1st Sunday of Advent
- 2nd Sunday of Advent
- 3rd Sunday of Advent
- 4th Sunday of Advent
- Nativity of the Lord
- Holy Family
- Mary, Mother of God
- 2nd Sunday after the Nativity
- Epiphany of the Lord
- Baptism of the Lord
Proper of Saints
Antiphons: Solemnities & Feasts of the Lord
- 8 December — The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Recent Additions
Psalm 84 (85)
O Lord, you once favoured the land. Common Psalm: Advent Psalm 84 (85): 9–14 r 8 — Let us see, O Lord, your mercy. Common Psalm Project — related settings have the suffix CP CP Ps 84 (pdf) 2nd Sunday of Advent, Year B 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A 15th Sunday...
Common Psalms Project
Introduction The Common Psalms are found in the Lectionary, Volume I, towards the end. The section provides some Common Responses and Common Psalms for the Seasons of the Liturgical Year. The texts are provided to enable and encourage the singing of the Responsorial...
Nores Acclamations – Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children
A new, modified text of the Eucharistic Prayers for Masses with Children was approved and published earlier this year. This musical setting is based on the Nores Acclamations. This follows the idea that rather than have a separate setting for children it is better to...
Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sunday after Christmas, or 30 December when Christmas Day falls on a Sunday Antiphons Advent & Christmas EA The shepherds went in haste (67) CA Our God has appeared on the earth (45) Responsorial Psalm, ABC or Year A Psalm 127: 1–5 R. cf. v. 1 — O blessed are...
Psalm 104 (105)
Give thanks to the Lord, tell his name. Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Year B The readings and psalm for Years B & C, except for the Gospel, are optional and were additions in the 2nd edition of the Lectionary Psalm 104 (105): 1–6. 8–9. R. v. 7. 8. — He,...
Psalm 88 (89)
I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord. The following settings use the same response melody and psalm tone. 4th Sunday of Advent, Year B December 24 Psalm 88 (89): 2–5. 25. 27. R cf. v. 2 — I will sing for ever of your love, O Lord. Psalm 88 Advent 4. Year B (pdf)...