CHIMES RECITAL & EVE OF THE ASSUMPTION SOLEMN MASS

CHIMES RECITAL

3:40 pm on Saturday, August 14: Prior to the 4:00 pm Solemn Mass, carillonneur Jon Lehrer will be presenting a brief recital on Marian themes on St. James’ 8-bell chime, playing from the mechanical keyboard in the tower. The winner of many international competitions for carillon, Jon began his studies at Yale University in 2000, and graduated in 2008 with distinction from the Belgian Royal Carillon School. The recital will be heard best from outside the church, on the sidewalks or the front steps. Here is the program:

1) Marian Carols:

Lo How a Rose e’er Blooming – trad. German

Gabriel’s Message – trad. Basque

2) Marian Chants:

Salve Regina

Ave Maris Stella

3) Songs of Praise:

Amazing Grace – trad. English

Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen (1934-2016)

then . . .

EVE OF THE ASSUMPTION SOLEMN MASS

4:00 pm on Saturday, August 14: Solemn Mass in church, to welcome the priestly ministry of Mother Amanda amongst us.