Date

Event

7:30pm ~ 8:30pm

Monday 2 November 2009

Holy Spirit Catholic Church
102 Sparks Road
Bray Park QLD

ALL SOULS DAY MASS

November is traditionally the month we remember those loved ones that have passed away. All Souls Day is the day set by the church to commemorate these friends and families.

Musica Sacra will be providing a timeless music program which include Gregorian Chant, old favourite hymns, and more modern songs.

May all the souls who have gone before us, rest in peace.

Enquiries: j.ho@musicasacra.com.au or 0433 285 583
 

1st Sundays of Each Month

Choral Evensong
1st Sundays of Each Month

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3pm ~ 4pm

Sunday 10 May 2009

Nazareth House Chapel
272 Wynnum North Rd
Wynnum North QLD

BENEDICTION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is a devotional ceremony celebrated within the Latin Rite of the Roman Catholic Church, as well as in some Anglican Churches, Western Rite Orthodox churches, and Latinised Eastern Catholic Churches.

Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament begins with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament (i.e., consecrated Host) in a monstrance set upon the altar. The liturgy includes singing the ancient Latin hymns written by St Thomas Aquinas, O Salutaris Hostia and Tantum Ergo, followed by the benediction proper. The celebrant holds the monstrance wearing a humeral veil covering his shoulders, arms and hands, and then blesses the faithful with the Blessed Sacrament by tracing the sign of the cross with the monstrance held steadily upright before him. The liturgy concludes with the Divine Praises and Psalm 117 with the antiphon, "Let us forever adore the Most Holy Sacrament."

Enquiries: j.ho@musicasacra.com.au or 0433 285 583
 

TENEBRAE Service at 5pm

followed by Church Bells

5 April 2009

St Andrew's Anglican Church

673 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche

TENEBRAE

The name Tenebrae (the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows”) has for centuries been applied to the ancient monastic night and early morning services (matins and
Lauds) of the last three days of Holy Week, which in medieval times came to be celebrated on the preceding evenings.

Apart from the chant of the Lamentations (in which each verse is introduced by a letter of the Hebrew alphabet), the most conspicuous feature of the service is the gradual extinguishing of candles and other lights in the church until only a single candle, considered a symbol of our Lord, remains.

Toward the end of the service this candle is hidden, typifying the apparent victory of the forces of evil. At the very end, a loud noise is made, symbolising the earthquake at the time of the resurrection (Matthew 28:2), the hidden candle is restored to its place, and by its light all depart in silence.

Enquiries: j.ho@musicasacra.com.au or 0433 285 583

2:00pm ~ 4:30pm

Sunday 20 April 2008

St Andrew's Anglican Church

673 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche

FREE GREGORIAN CHANT WORKSHOP

Due to recent interests in the community, Musica Sacra will be conducting a FREE Gregorian & Ambrosian Chant workshop at St Andrew's Anglican Church at Lutwyche (QLD).

In this workshop we'll discover the use of chant in various different religions and the spiritual and health reasons for chant!

This will be a practical workshop where everyone will enjoy singing chant in a friendly and supportive environment.

As part of the workshop, we will learn the history and notation of chant. Discover how Sol-Fa is used in chant. We'll also learn the pronunciation of Latin.

This is a free workshop, refreshments will follow at 4:30pm enabling participants to get to know each other and share their experiences. Then we will have a Sung Compline (Night Prayer) in the church at 5:30pm with candles and organ! The famous church bells will the rung at 6pm to conclude the event.

ALL WELCOME

Contact: Jack Ho 0433 285 583 or j.ho@musicasacra.com.au

5:30pm  6:00pm

Sunday 20 April 2008

St Andrew's Anglican Church

673 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche

ECUMENICAL COMPLINE

"Compline" or Night Prayer is the last of the seven prayer services of the monastic day. It is accompanied by the chanting of the psalms and reflecting one's day in various ways.

Musica Sacra, together with St Andrew's Singers, will offer the music for Compline in the Ambrosian, Gregorian and Anglican musical traditions. Members of the congregation are welcomed to sing along to the psalms and most chants, allowing a fuller participation, hence bringing peace to one's inner selves.

In this event, you will see the chant accompanying the liturgy with incense (in some cases, and only very minor) and candles. Do not be put off by the liturgy, but allowing an open heart to see the beauty of this ancient music in its original form.

7.30pm

Thursday

15 November 2007

Multi-Faith Festival

An evening of interesting music from the Christian, Jewish, Orthodox(?), and Moslem traditions. A Moslem Cantor will perform amazing music from that tradition while others bring groups of Cantors and choirs. How many completely different types of music will you hear? I don't know! TOO MANY!

Musica Sacra will perform works by Thomas Luis de Victoria (1548-1611), pieces of Gregorian Chant and will also at this concert make the launch of Jack Ho's composition, Missa de Caelo, a Gregorian Chant Mass Setting Jack composed (in original notation) after returning from his studies in Europe.

Hosted by Professor Toh Swee-Hin, of the Griffith University (Nathan Campus) Multi-Faith Centre. This evening concert is supported by the Queensland Forum of Christians, Jews, and Moslems.

For details, please contact:

Professor Toh Swee-Hin (S.H.Toh)
Director, Multi-Faith Centre
Griffith University, Nathan Campus, Kessels Rd,
Nathan, Queensland 4111, Australia

Ph:  +61-7-3735 7053
Fax: +61-7-3875 7131
e-mail: s.toh@griffith.edu.au
 

6:00pm

Monday

24 December 2007

Christmas Eve - Missa Cantata

After last year's success, Musica Sacra has been invited back to the most beautiful Nazareth House Chapel once again to sing at the Missa Cantata for Christmas Eve.

This year we'll offer you a different type of Christmas. It'll be a music feast with a versatile repertoire. Congregation / audience are invited to sing along to the known Christmas carols, and other parts of the Mass.

Program includes the premiere of Jack Ho's newest composition "Mass for All Saints", and his arrangement of Watt's Cradle Hymn. There will be Silent Night sung in German and English! There are also the usual O Come O Ye Faithful and other Christmas carols to be singing along to!

Come and let us bring more peace to this world with our singing!

Venue

Nazareth House

272 Wynnum North Rd

Wynnum North 4178 QLD

Ph: 3393 - 5511

Please contact Musica Sacra for more information: info@musicasacra.com.au

10am ~ 2:30pm

Saturday 8 November 2008

Chanting for Peace

BUDDHIST CHANT MEETS GREGORIAN CHANT

A day of practical workshop for both Buddhist and Gregorian Chants. Beautiful Multi-faith Ceremonies (Cleansing & Light Offering). Experience the beauty of nature at

Chung-Tien Temple (Priestdale, near Mt Gravatt).

Participants will have opportunities to hear and have a go at singing Buddhist & Gregorian Chants, enjoy some culture performances, and ceremonies. Vegetarian lunch is provided.

The day is FREE, however, both Chung-Tien Temple & Musica Sacra are profit free organisations, so we would appreciate any form of donation to go towards the cost of catering,
printing and other expenses for hosting the day.

Chung-Tien Temple

1034 Underwood Rd, Priestdale

Advent Carol Service at 5pm

followed by Church Bells

7 December 2008

St Andrew's Anglican Church

673 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche

ADVENT CAROL SERVICE

This is a traditional candle-lit service where we celebrate the season before Christmas. It is well known in many old churches and college chapels in England, notably, Kings College at Cambridge, where we based our format upon.

During this service, the choir will sing carols (with some Christmas flavour!) and other beautiful music as well as ancient chants. Readings are taken from the Bible, telling the ancient story of Christmas.

Come and be part of this beautiful candle-lit service where you'll hear beautiful music and sing along to all the old favourite carols like: "Once In Royal David's City" and "O Come O Ye Faithful"! You'll not be disappointed!!

Since this service falls on the first Sunday of December, it will replace the normal Evensong. You may also like to be reminded that there'll be a special Festive Evensong on 21 December.