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graphic (c) Netta Ewing

Entry Songs or Introits can be such an appropriate opening for Mass or other services instead of hymns which are often so long. The verses are short, are usually relevant to the Mass or the occasion and can be repeated after a Glory be to the Father. If people learn to sing one or two settings of the Glory be to the Father’ then they can easily add in accessible settings of suitable texts.

We hope to provide the text, the music and a recording – it takes time but is happening.

Advent: I lift my soul to you                          words /score / audio
Advent: I rejoiced                                           words /score / audio
Advent: Prepare ye the way
Advent: See the days are coming
All Saints: Such are the ones
All Souls: Just as Jesus Died and Rose
All Souls: May the souls of the faithful departed

Christmas: The Lord said to me                                    words / score / audio

Christ has died (The Year / Easter /
Come follow me (Apostles , saints)

Epiphany: We saw his star as it rose
From the rising (The Year)

Glory to the Father
Go make Disciples ( Ascension / Apostles /

Grace to you (short introit)
In the morning
In the name of God
Just as Jesus Died and Rose (All Souls, Mass for the Dead)

Lent: He will call to me
Lent: Christ was humbler yet

O Taste and see

Such are the ones ( Saints, All Saints)
Seek the Lord
They are happy

The Father’s Voice:  Baptism of Christ and Lent
You alone are holy

St Andrew’s Day:   Such are the ones     or Come Follow me

 

 


Advent: I lift my soul to you Text ICEL. Music ©  St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.

I lift my soul to you, I trust you Lord my God.
No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame.

Teach me how to live Lord, show me the way.
Steer me towards your truth, you my saving God. You my constant hope.

I lift my soul to you, I trust you Lord my God.
No one who waits for you will ever be put to shame

I lift my soul – Full Score (dragged)

 

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Advent: See the days are coming : Words Stephen E Smyth using  lines from Jeremiah (and other prophets) and the Apocalypse; music Gerry Fitzpatrick; (c) Kevin Mayhew

See the days are coming, it is the Lord who speaks.
See the days are coming, the Kingdom is near.
I know your past and the hardships you endure,
and yet I must warn you ‘your love is diminishing,’
I know the poor, how your sufferings are great
Keep strong in faith, your crown of faith is waiting.
See the days are coming, it is the Lord who speaks.
                              See the days are coming, the Kingdom is near.

Graphic (c) Netta Ewing.

Sheetmusic

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Advent:  I rejoiced (Ps 21 verse and Doxology).

Music (c) St Mungo Music

I rejoiced when I heard them say: Let us go to the house of God.
And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.
Glory be to the Father, glory be to the Son,
glory be to the Holy Spirit both now and evermore.
I rejoiced when I heard them say: Let us go to the house of God.
And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem.

sheet music |

recording


Advent: Prepare ye the way

Prepare ye the way, Prepare ye the way, Prepare ye the way of the Lord.
Prepare ye the way, Prepare ye the way, Prepare ye the way of the Lord.
Glory to the Father . . . .
Prepare ye the way, Prepare ye the way, Prepare ye the way of the Lord.

recording:

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All Saints: Such are the ones (from Ps 23) (All Saints and feast days)

Such are the ones who seek your face,
who seek your face, O Lord.
Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever. Amen.
Such are the ones who seek your face,
who seek your face, O Lord.

Introit Such are w Dox ch org – Full Score


All Souls: Just as Jesus Died and Rose (All souls and Mass for the Dead)

Just as Jesus Died and Rose
so those who sleep in him will be restored by God.
As in Adam all have died<
so all will live ins Christ, will live in Christ.
Glory to the Father . .

Just Jesus score – Full Score (dragged)

Choir version: Just as Jesus choir – Full Score

recording by The St Mungo Singers


All Souls: May the Souls of the faithful departed

May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace, rest in peace.
Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son,
glory be to the Spirit world without end. Amen.

Entry May the Souls ND – Full Score


 Christmas: The Lord said to me
Psalm 2:7. Music ©  St Mungo Music.

The Lord said to me: ‘You are my Son. I have begotten you, begotten you this day.
VS: God speaks to the earth, the word speeds forth.
God speaks his word to Jacob, to Israel his laws and decrees.
The Lord said to me: ‘You are my Son. I have begotten you, begotten you this day.

The Lord said to me Introits 016 – Full Score (dragged)

 

 

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Christ has died, Christ is risen

Christ has died, Christ is risen,
Chest the Lord will come again.
Glory to the Father . . . .
Christ has died, Christ is risen,
Chest the Lord will come again.

voice score:   Int Christ has VC – Full Score


Come Follow me :    Feasts of Apostles, saints

Come follow me and I shall make you fishers of men.
Come follow me and I shall make you fishers of men.
Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever.Amen.
Come follow me and I shall make you fishers of men.

 organ part: Come follow me – Full Score

recording

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Epiphany: We saw his star as it rose

We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage,
We saw his star as it rose.
Glory to the Father . . . . .
We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage,
We saw his star as it rose.

Entry- We Saw – Full Score

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 From the rising of the sun (Ps 113:3)

 From the rising of the sun to its setting, great is the name of the Lord;
high above the heavens is his glory.
Glory to the Father . . . . . . . .
From the rising of the sun to its setting, great is the name of the Lord;
high above the heavens is his glory.

recording: Introit-From-the-rising-choir   (choir setting)

Organ:   From the rising organ

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Glory to the Father

Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever. Amen.

1st  setting

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2nd setting:

Glory to (2) – Full Score

 

 

 


Go make disciples of all the nations
Go make disciples of all the nations, I am with you to the end of time.

Glory to the Father . . . . . . . .
Go make disciples of all the nations, I am with you to the end of time.
Go make disciples of all the nations, I am with you to the end of time.

Entry Go make org – Full Score

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In the Morning From Ps 143: 8

In the morning let me know your love, let me know the way I should walk.
Glory to the Father . . . . . . . .
In the morning let me know your love, let me know the way I should walk.

organ music:   other Introits VG – in the morning

recording:


Lent: He will call to me and I shall answer ( select verses) Text ICEL. Music ©  St Mungo Music.
Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.

He will call to me and I shall answer
with freedom and honour and length of days:
He will call to me; He will call to me.

All you sheltered by the Most High
who live in almighty God’s shadow
say to the Lord, my refuge, my fortress, my God in whom I trust.

He will call to me and I shall answer
with freedom and honour and length of days:
He will call to me; He will call to me.

Introit Lent 1 full – Full Score

recording:

 


Lent / Easter

Christ was humbler yet even to accepting death on a cross,
Christ was humbler yet
but God raised him high, but God raised him hugh
and gave him the name which is above all names.
Glory to the Father . . . . .
If needed : Christ was humbler yet . . . .

Introit Christ was Humbler – Full Score

Recording of the verse by The St Mungo Singers

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Seek the Lord, bless the Lord, taste and see the Lord is good.
Seek the Lord, bless the Lord, taste and see the Lord is good.
Glory to the Father . . . . . . . .
Seek the Lord, bless the Lord, taste and see the Lord is good.
Seek the Lord, bless the Lord, taste and see the Lord is good.

Organ part:  Seek the Lord)

Seek the Lord -Ent or Com – Full Score

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6  In the name of God

In the name of God the Father, in the name of God the Son,
in the name of God the Holy Spirit, n the name of God.
In the name of God the Father, in the name of God the Son,
in the name of God the Holy Spirit, n the name of God.

a short video sung by Catriona Glen: In the name – Small

Organ Part: In the name 

Recording: theSt Mungo Singers

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Grace to you and peace

other Introits VG – Full Score (dragged)

Grace to you and peace from God the Father,
grace to you and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ.
Glory to the Father . . . . . . . .
Grace to you and peace from God the Father,
grace to you and peace from the Lord Jesus Christ.

organ part: Grace to you  


O Taste and See                 Music Noel Donnelly

O Taste and See that the Lord is good.
Come and eat my bread, come and drink my wine.
Glory to God the Father, glory to God the Son,
glory be to God the Holy Spirit now and for ever.Amen.
O Taste and See that the Lord is good.
Come and eat my bread, come and drink my wine.

O Taste and See Introit – Full Score

recording of the verse:

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8 You alone are holy

You alone are holy, and you alone are Lord,
and you alone are the Most High:
Jesus Christ our Lord

Organ part: You alone)

recording with a verse and Doxology

 

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They are Happy who dwell in your House

They are happy who dwell in your house, O Lord, for ever singing your praise.
They are happy who dwell in your house, O Lord, for ever singing your praise.
Glory to the Father . . . . . . . .
They are happy who dwell in your house, O Lord, for ever singing your praise.
They are happy who dwell in your house, O Lord, for ever singing your praise.

organ part:  Int They are Happy – Full Score

recording:

 


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Glory be to God who has shown us the light Music ©. St Mungo Music.
Sheet music | audio

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 Glory to the Father Music ©  St Mungo Music.

Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
glory to the Holy Spirit
now and for ever. Amen.


Introits Bk 1 – Full Score (dragged)|  (2 settings)

2nd setting: Glory to (2) – Full Score

audio  of 1st setting

 

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The Father’s Voice: The Baptism of Christ and  Lent

The Father’s Voice was heard from the cloud:
this is my Son, the Beloved.
Listen to him.  Listen to him.
Glory to the Father . . . . . .

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Lent : Come let us Worship (Gerry Devlin) melody Sheet music | keyboard Sheet music





EASTER

Entry or Introit for Easter:

The Stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord, a marvel in our eyes.
Music ©  St Mungo Music.  Recorded by The St Mungo Singers

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Entry or Introit for Easter: I have risen, I am with you once more.. . . . . Text ICEL. Music ©  St Mungo Music. Recorded by Grace Buckley .  Response recorded by The St Mungo Singers

Sheet music | audio

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Entry or Introit: Christus Vincit with Doxology Text and music traditional. Music of Doxology ©  St Mungo Music. Sheet music | audio

Entry or Introit:  Christ has died

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This day was made by the Lord, we rejoice and are glad.
O praise the Lord, all you nations,
acclaim him, all you peoples!
Strong is his love for us, he is faithful,
he is faithful for ever.
This day was made by the Lord, we rejoice and are glad.
Glory to the Father . . . . . .
This day was made by the Lord, we rejoice and are glad.

Sheet music

 

 


Pentecost

Entry The Love of God

The love of God is poured into our hearts by the Spirit ofGod,
the Spirit of God, who dwells within us.
The love of God is poured into our hearts by the Spirit ofGod, 
the Spirit of God, who dwells within us.

Bless the Lord, my Soul. Lord God, how great you are.
How many are your works, O Lord, the earth is full of your riches.

The love of God is poured into our hearts by the Spirit ofGod, 
the Spirit of God, who dwells within us.

Glory to God, the Father, the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.


Such are the ones (from Ps 23) (All Saints and feast days)

Such are the ones who seek your face,
who seek your face, O Lord.
Glory to the Father, glory to the Son,
glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever. Amen.
Such are the ones who seek your face,
who seek your face, O Lord.

Introit Such are w Dox ch org – Full Score

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Easter-Ascension-Pentecost Antiphons: (c) Gerry Devlin
Sheet music organ music Sheet music


Entry or  Introit for Easter:  I know that my Redeemer lives
Music ©  St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.


Easter:  Christ our Passover has been sacrificed

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Introit: Glory to the Father Music ©  St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.
Sheet music | audio melody line Sheet music

 

 Grace to you and peace A Processional Introit for choir and congregation and suitable for the installation or ordination of a bishop. Used as the Introit for the Mass of Pope Benedict 16th at Bellahouston in 2010.Music (c) Gerry Fitzpatrick. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.
Sheet music | audio | short version Sheet music

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Introit: In the name of God Music ©  St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.
Sheet music | audio

a short video: In the name – Small

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Introit: Advent: I lift my soul to you Text ICEL. Music © St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.
Sheet music | audio | words

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Introit for Advent: See the days are coming : Words Stephen E Smyth; music Gerry Fitzpatrick; (c) Kevin Mayhew and published in Focus on Advent.

Sheetmusic

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Introit for Advent (2): I rejoiced (Ps 121 verse and Doxology). Music (c) St Mungo Music
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Introit: Christmas: The Lord said to me Text Psalm 2:7. Music ©  St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers. Sheet music | choir sheet music | audio

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Introit Lent: He will call to me and I shall answer ( select verses) Text ICEL. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers. sheetmusic | audio

Introit for Lent : Come let us Worship (Gerry Devlin) melody Sheet music | keyboard Sheet music





EASTER

Entry or Introit for Easter: The Stone which the builders rejected has become the corner stone
Music © St Mungo Music.  Recorded by The St Mungo Singers

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 Easter: I have risen, I am with you once more.. . . . . Text ICEL. Music © St Mungo Music. Recorded by Grace Buckley .  Response recorded by The St Mungo Singers

Sheet music | audio

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Easter: Christus Vincit with Doxology Text and music traditional.  Doxology ©  St Mungo Music. Sheet music | audio

Entry or Introit:  Christ has died

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Easter: This Day was made by the Lord – Ps 116 with Doxology Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music

Sheet music

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Easter-Ascension-Pentecost Antiphons: (c) Gerry Devlin
Sheet music organ music Sheet music


Entry or  Introit for Easter:  I know that my Redeemer lives
Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers.


Entry or  Introit for Easter:  Christ our Passover has been sacrificed


Entry or Introit for Easter: Christus Vincit with Doxology Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers Sheet Music |

Introit for Easter: May he bless us with Doxology Words: Psalm 66. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Sheet music | Introit: Seek the Lord – Doxology Words: Psalm 33. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Sheet music |


Introit Pentecost: The spirit of the Lord fills the world Text ICEL. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers. Sheet music | audio

Introit All Souls and funerals: Just as Jesus died and rose Text ICEL. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers. Sheet music | audio

Introit for All Souls Day : Requiem aeternam: plainsong
audio

Introit: Whatever you do – Doxology
organ sheet music

Introit Pentecost with choir: Veni, Veni Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers
Sheet music | audio

Introit: Seek the Lord – Doxology Words: Psalm 33. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Sheet music |

Introit Pentecost: The spirit of the Lord fills the world Text ICEL. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers. Sheet music | audio

Introit All Souls and funerals: Just as Jesus died and rose Text ICEL. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers. Sheet music | audio

Introit for All Souls Day : Requiem aeternam: plainsong
audio

Introit: Whatever you do – Doxology
organ sheet music

Entry or Introit Pentecost with choir: Veni, Veni Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers
Sheet music | audio

Introit for Easter: Christus Vincit with Doxology Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Recorded by the St Mungo Singers Sheet Music |

Introit for Easter: May he bless us with Doxology Words: Psalm 66. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Sheet music | Introit: Seek the Lord – Doxology Words: Psalm 33. Music © Gerry Fitzpatrick. St Mungo Music. Sheet music |

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NOTES

Notes taken from the General Instruction of the Roman Missal copyright © 2002 the International Committee on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) in the English translation. Copyright © 2005 Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales, in the emendations and editorial arrangement.

46. The rites preceding the Liturgy of the Word, namely the Entrance, Greeting, Penitential Act, Kyrie, Gloria, and Collect, have the character of a beginning, introduction, and preparation. Their purpose is to ensure that the faithful, who come together as one, establish communion and dispose themselves to listen properly to God’s word and to celebrate the Eucharist worthily.
In certain celebrations that are combined with Mass according to the norms of the liturgical books, the Introductory Rites are omitted or performed in a particular way.
The Entrance Song 47. After the people have gathered, the Entrance chant begins as the priest enters with the deacon and ministers. The purpose of this chant is to open the celebration, foster the unity of those who have been gathered, introduce their thoughts to the mystery of the liturgical season or festivity, and accompany the procession of the priest and ministers.
48. The singing at this time is done either alternately by the choir and the people or in a similar way by the cantor and the people, or entirely by the people, or by the choir alone. In the dioceses of England and Wales the options for the Entrance Chant are: (1) the antiphon and psalm from the Graduale Romanum or the Graduale Simplex; or (2) a song from another collection of psalms and antiphons, the text of which has been approved by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. 55 If there is no singing at the Entrance, the antiphon in the Missal is re c i t e d either by the faithful, or by some of them, or by a lector; otherwise, it is recited by the priest himself, who may even adapt it as an introductory explanation (cf. no. 31).”
Note:Few parishes in the Archdiocese of Glasgow are showing any interest in singing the Latin Introits of the Graduale Simplex. Our culture has been affected by several hundred years of tuneful versions of psalms and hymns in English, at least 180 years of singing hymn at devotions, and 50 years of singing hymns at mass, which might explain why we seem to find melodic settings more accessible. There is no need for us to restrict ourselves to the clearly defined tunes that we are accustomed to see printed in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 etc , but on the other hand when you are working to build up participation then you tend to use what is memorable and practical.You are welcome to copy any of this music.

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