Entrance Antiphon [Introit]:
Option 1: Proper of the Day from the Graduale Romanum
Viri Galilæi, quid admiramini aspicientes in cælum? alleluia: quemadmodum vidistis eum ascendentum in cælum, ita veniet, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Ps. Omnes gentes plaudite manibus: iubilate Deo in voce exsultationis. (p.235)
Ps. Omnes gentes plaudite manibus: iubilate Deo in voce exsultationis. (p.235)
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Men of Galilee why are you gazing in astonishment at the sky? Alleluia, Just as you have seen him ascend into heaven, so, in like manner, shall he return, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Ps. All peoples, clap your hands. Cry to God with shouts of joy!
- Settings by Other Composers (In translation)
- In Simple English Propers– by Adam Bartlett (CMAA 2011) (from Musica Sacra)
Option 2: Proper of the Season from the Graduale Simplex
Viri Galilæi, quid aspicitis in cælum? Hic Iesus, qui assumptus est a vobis in cælum, sic veniet, alleluia. Psalm 68, verses 1-8 ( pp.178)
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~Or~ In translation
Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up to heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven will come in the same way, alleluia Ps. 68:1
- Setting by Other Composers
- Galilean Men and Women in By Flowing Waters by Dr. Paul Ford (175 & 177, pp.116-117)
Option 3: Another Psalm: I have no suggestions for this option.
Option 4: Another Appropriate Hymn: See "Other Hymns" Below
Option 5: If there is no singing the Antiphon from the Roman Missal may be proclaimed from the ambo
You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; praise the Lord, who ascends above the highest heavens;
his majesty and might are in the skies, alleluia. Psalm 68:33, 35
his majesty and might are in the skies, alleluia. Psalm 68:33, 35
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading: Acts of the Apostles 1:1-11Chant After the First Reading:
Option 1: Alleluia 1 of the Day from the Graduale Romanum
Alleluia. Ascendit Deus ( p.236)- Settings by Other Composers
Option 2: Alleluia 1 from the Graduale Simplex
Omnes gentes, plaudite (p.179)- Settings by Other Composers
~Or~ In Translation
All Ye Peoples, O clap your hands
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- O Clap Your Hands (Orlando Gibbons)
- O All Ye Peoples (Thomas Tremain)
- Clap Your Hands, All You Peoples ( in By Flowing Waters by Dr. Paul Ford (178- pp.117-120)
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.
Psalm 47:2-3. 6-7.8-9 (R. 6)
CBW III
God Mounts His Throne (Chabanel Psalms -Various)
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
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Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23
Pre Gospel Chant:
From the Graduale Romanum: Alleluia II
Alleluia. Dominus in Sina ( p.236)
From the Graduale Simplex: Alleluia II
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Quis ascendet ( p.182)
~OR~ In Translation
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? Alleluia, alleluia
From the Roman Missal Lectionary: Gospel Alleluia Verse:
Go and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world. Matthew 28:19a,20b
Gospel: Luke 24:46-53
From the Graduale Romanum: Alleluia II
Alleluia. Dominus in Sina ( p.236)
From the Graduale Simplex: Alleluia II
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Quis ascendet ( p.182)
~OR~ In Translation
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? Alleluia, alleluia
- Who Shall Ascend? Alleluia ( in By Flowing Waters by Dr. Paul Ford (179- pp.120-121)
From the Roman Missal Lectionary: Gospel Alleluia Verse:
Go and teach all nations, says the Lord; I am with you always, until the end of the world. Matthew 28:19a,20b
Gospel: Luke 24:46-53
Offertory Antiphon:
Option 1: From the Graduale Romanum
(1)Ascendit Deus in iubilatione, Dominus in voce tubæ, alleluia.( p.237)Alleluia. Ascendit Deus (Gregorian chant)
Ascendit Deus (Gregorian chant)
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(2)Viri Galilæi, quid admiramini aspicientes in cælum? Hic Iesus, qui assumptus est a vobis in cælum, sic veniet, quemadmodum vidistis eum ascendentum in cælum, alleluia. ( p.237)
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- Viri Galilaei / Ascendit Deus (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
~Or~In Translation
(2)MEN of Galilee, why do you gaze at the sky in astonishment? * This same Jesus who was taken up from you in-to heaven, will come by the very way in which you saw him go in-to heaven, alleluia.
Settings In translation
- In Simple English Propers– by Adam Bartlett (CMAA 2011) (from Musica Sacra- Scroll Down)
Option 2: From the Graduale Simplex
Ascendit Deus in iubilatione, Dominus in voce tubæ, alleluia. ( pp.182) Psalm 47, verses 1-4
Settings by Other Composers
~OR~In Translation
God mounts his throne to shouts of joy; a blare of trumpets for the Lord, alleluia Ps Clap your hands all you peoples' shout to God with loud songs of joy
- Settings by Other Composers
- God Mounts His Throne (in By Flowing Waters by Dr. Paul Ford (180-181, pp.121-1`22)
Option 4: Another Suitable Hymn See Other Hymns below
Option 5: From the Roman Missal There is no translation in the Roman Missal; as the antiphons in the Missal are intended to be proclaimed and not sung, and the Rubrics clearly indicate that if there is no singing during the Offertory, then the Preparation of the Gifts is proclaimed aloud with the congregation making the appropriate response: Blessed be God, for ever when required.
Communion Antiphon:
Psallite Domino, qui ascendit super cælos cælorum ad Orientem, alleluia. Psalm 68:33-34(p.238)
Psalm 34 can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.
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Sede a dextris meis, dixit Dominus Domino meo, alleluia.Psalm 110, verses 1-6 (pp.183)
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- Settings by Other Composers
Option 3: Another Psalm
Option 4: Another Appropriate Hymn See Other Hymns Below
Option 5: from the Roman Missal the following may be proclaimed from the ambo IF there is no singing.
Christ, offering a single sacrifice for sins, is seated for ever and God's right hand, alleluia.Hebrews 10:12
Marian Antiphon
Regina coeli laetare, AlleluiaSettings by Composers
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- Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise
- Hail Thee, Festival Day (Ascension Verses)
- Praise Him As He Mounts the Skies
- Sing We Triumphant Hymns of Praise