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STUDY PASTORAL LITURGY - ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021
The National Centre for Liturgy, in association with the Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth offers a Diploma and Higher Diploma course for people who wish to actively support the Liturgy and public prayer in their parishes. The Diploma courses takes place over 2 semesters between September 2020 and May 2021. The courses comprise of a number of modules, any combination of which may be taken. A Masters in Theology, specialising in Liturgy is also conducted at the National Centre for Liturgy. Its structure is also a combination of modules.
Classes in the Pontifical University will commence on Monday, 28 September 2020. Orientation is scheduled for the week beginning 21 September.
Download: Application Form Higher Diploma/Diploma
Application Form Masters
The National Centre for Liturgy, in association with the Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth offers a Diploma and Higher Diploma course for people who wish to actively support the Liturgy and public prayer in their parishes. The Diploma courses takes place over 2 semesters between September 2020 and May 2021. The courses comprise of a number of modules, any combination of which may be taken. A Masters in Theology, specialising in Liturgy is also conducted at the National Centre for Liturgy. Its structure is also a combination of modules.
Classes in the Pontifical University will commence on Monday, 28 September 2020. Orientation is scheduled for the week beginning 21 September.
Download: Application Form Higher Diploma/Diploma
Application Form Masters
17 June 2020
You Are Not Alone - Covid-19
Fr Liam Lawton, Priest of the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin and well known Irish Composer has composed You Are Not Alone in answer to the loneliness experienced by all families during the pandemic. He writes:
As the world begins to emerge from Covid-19, so many families are still separated from their loved ones. Others are emerging from grieving the loss of a family member, someone they loved and miss dearly. The people who have left us may be a just a statistic to some, but to others they are someone who was loved and will never be forgotten.
Covid-19 may be suppressed or gone away, but another pain has come to the fore. The cry of civil unrest : as people search for justice, equality and honesty.
People who call out, in their isolation and pain because of systemic racism, because of disparities, because of imbalances, feeling that no-one listens or no one cares about them. But I believe that God is listening and hears our cries and weeps for his children.
I wrote this song in answer to the loneliness of many felt knowing that their loved ones were in hospital or somewhere else, but they were unable to reach them. So, many have died alone and yet, so many families have been left with an empty space to fill. Since writing this piece other pains too have come to the fore and the isolation felt by many is now noticed by the greater world.
May we never take each person that crosses our path, for granted and may the world become a better place in time, because of us.
A Choral version of this song will be available soon with an added verse especially suited to Liturgy.
Liam Lawton
VIDEO:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1250470708678093
AUDIO:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f7fqnfi307707m8/YOU%20ARE%20NOT%20ALONE.mp3?dl=0
You Are Not Alone - Covid-19
Fr Liam Lawton, Priest of the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin and well known Irish Composer has composed You Are Not Alone in answer to the loneliness experienced by all families during the pandemic. He writes:
As the world begins to emerge from Covid-19, so many families are still separated from their loved ones. Others are emerging from grieving the loss of a family member, someone they loved and miss dearly. The people who have left us may be a just a statistic to some, but to others they are someone who was loved and will never be forgotten.
Covid-19 may be suppressed or gone away, but another pain has come to the fore. The cry of civil unrest : as people search for justice, equality and honesty.
People who call out, in their isolation and pain because of systemic racism, because of disparities, because of imbalances, feeling that no-one listens or no one cares about them. But I believe that God is listening and hears our cries and weeps for his children.
I wrote this song in answer to the loneliness of many felt knowing that their loved ones were in hospital or somewhere else, but they were unable to reach them. So, many have died alone and yet, so many families have been left with an empty space to fill. Since writing this piece other pains too have come to the fore and the isolation felt by many is now noticed by the greater world.
May we never take each person that crosses our path, for granted and may the world become a better place in time, because of us.
A Choral version of this song will be available soon with an added verse especially suited to Liturgy.
Liam Lawton
VIDEO:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1250470708678093
AUDIO:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/f7fqnfi307707m8/YOU%20ARE%20NOT%20ALONE.mp3?dl=0
8 June 2020
Irish Composer, Bernard Sexton,
Pens New Song of Comfort for Victims of Covid -19
The Dublin-based composer Bernard Sexton has written a song of comfort for the victims of Covid-19, their families and friends. This has just been recorded by a virtual choir drawn from members of a number of Dublin choirs and includes several frontline staff.
The song is dedicated to those affected by Covid-19 and it is hoped that it will be a useful resource for memorial services in the coming months. To this end an MP3 file of the song and sheet music will be available free to download.
The words of the new song, God Will Wipe Away All Tears, are based on sacred texts, but touch on universal themes : the cycle of life and the inevitability of death, the comfort of memories of loved ones who have died, and the fact that those who die live eternally in our hearts.
Bernard's music will already be familiar to many Irish people since it featured at the International Eucharistic Congress in 2012 and also during the Papal visit in 2018.
Link to virtual choir video performance of God Will Wipe Away All Tears on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itzjyk7tq0c
Pens New Song of Comfort for Victims of Covid -19
The Dublin-based composer Bernard Sexton has written a song of comfort for the victims of Covid-19, their families and friends. This has just been recorded by a virtual choir drawn from members of a number of Dublin choirs and includes several frontline staff.
The song is dedicated to those affected by Covid-19 and it is hoped that it will be a useful resource for memorial services in the coming months. To this end an MP3 file of the song and sheet music will be available free to download.
The words of the new song, God Will Wipe Away All Tears, are based on sacred texts, but touch on universal themes : the cycle of life and the inevitability of death, the comfort of memories of loved ones who have died, and the fact that those who die live eternally in our hearts.
Bernard's music will already be familiar to many Irish people since it featured at the International Eucharistic Congress in 2012 and also during the Papal visit in 2018.
Link to virtual choir video performance of God Will Wipe Away All Tears on Youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itzjyk7tq0c
Vocations Sunday, 3 May 2020
The celebration of Mass for Good Shepherd Sunday was held in the newly designed studio at RTÉ, Donnybrook. The celebrant was Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Chairperson of Council for Diocesan Vocations. He was joined by Fr Willie Purcell, National Director for Vocations and Rev Eric Cooney from the National Vocations Office. The music for the celebration was provided by the National Centre for Liturgy, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
The celebration of Mass for Good Shepherd Sunday was held in the newly designed studio at RTÉ, Donnybrook. The celebrant was Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Chairperson of Council for Diocesan Vocations. He was joined by Fr Willie Purcell, National Director for Vocations and Rev Eric Cooney from the National Vocations Office. The music for the celebration was provided by the National Centre for Liturgy, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.
David Connolly R.I.P.
David Connolly, Sallynoggin, Dublin and late of Kilnacrott, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, died suddenly on Tuesday 28th of April 2020. He is survived by his wife Linda, mother Mary, brother Peter, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, relatives and a large circle of friends and colleagues.
David shared his musical gifts and talents with the National Centre for Liturgy on various occasions over the course of his studies and work in the Music Department at Maynooth University. He also took part with the Irish Church Music Association on many occasions as organist, organ tutor and director of the special choir. Both the National Centre for Liturgy and the Irish Church Music Association will greatly miss his generosity by sharing his musical gifts and talents with Church musicians in the Irish Church.
May he rest in peace
April 2020
Together, at a time of great need, let us pray this prayer taken from
Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
Saint Patrick’s Breastplate
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ in me,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down,
Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in every ear that hears me.
In Time of Covid-19 Pandemic
Download the Following: Mass in Time of Pandemic
Spiritual Communion
Prayer in the Home of the Deceased
Rite of Committal at a Crematorium
Rite of Burial for use by a Lay Person
Spiritual Communion
Prayer in the Home of the Deceased
Rite of Committal at a Crematorium
Rite of Burial for use by a Lay Person
Resources are also available on www.catholicbishops.ie and Diocesan websites.
LEADING GOD'S PEOPLE IN PUBLIC PRAYER
The National Centre for Liturgy are happy to announce that the course Leading God's People in Public Prayer began Tuesday 4 February with 17 participants from all over the country namely, Armagh, Belfast, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Tyrone, Waterford and Westmeath. The course continues each Tuesday morning 10.00-12 noon until the end of April. Three other courses are taking place on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesdays.
See below for further information.
The National Centre for Liturgy are happy to announce that the course Leading God's People in Public Prayer began Tuesday 4 February with 17 participants from all over the country namely, Armagh, Belfast, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Tyrone, Waterford and Westmeath. The course continues each Tuesday morning 10.00-12 noon until the end of April. Three other courses are taking place on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesdays.
See below for further information.
STUDY PASTORAL LITURGY FEBRUARY - MAY 2020
The National Centre for Liturgy, in association with St Patrick’s College, Maynooth offers a short course for people who wish actively to support the Liturgy and public prayer in their parishes. This course takes place over 12 weeks between February and May 2020, and is comprised of a number of modules, any combination of which may be taken.
The course meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with modules from 10.00 a.m. -12.00 noon and from 2.00-4.00 p.m. There is a daily Eucharist at 12.05 each day.
Why do this Course
Each of the four modules is designed to meet the needs of people in ordinary Irish parishes in this time of tremendous change for the Church in Ireland. The modules will help participants lead people in prayer, will permit a deeper appreciation of the Eucharist, as well as providing a new sense of the sacraments, and an empowering vision for the future.
Taking the Course
The modules may be taken for credit or they may be audited by those who want to participate in the modules without the added pressure of assignments. Participants may take any or all the modules.
Download: Brochure February - May 2020
Application Form
The National Centre for Liturgy, in association with St Patrick’s College, Maynooth offers a short course for people who wish actively to support the Liturgy and public prayer in their parishes. This course takes place over 12 weeks between February and May 2020, and is comprised of a number of modules, any combination of which may be taken.
The course meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with modules from 10.00 a.m. -12.00 noon and from 2.00-4.00 p.m. There is a daily Eucharist at 12.05 each day.
Why do this Course
Each of the four modules is designed to meet the needs of people in ordinary Irish parishes in this time of tremendous change for the Church in Ireland. The modules will help participants lead people in prayer, will permit a deeper appreciation of the Eucharist, as well as providing a new sense of the sacraments, and an empowering vision for the future.
Taking the Course
The modules may be taken for credit or they may be audited by those who want to participate in the modules without the added pressure of assignments. Participants may take any or all the modules.
Download: Brochure February - May 2020
Application Form
Courses in Liturgy, Academic Year 2020-21
The National Centre for Liturgy will begin the new academic year 2020-21 on Monday, 28 September 2020.
Download: Application Form Higher Diploma/Diploma
Application Form Masters
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Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord by Michael Joncas
Honour Glory and Blessing by J. Columba McCann O.S.B.
Composed for the National Centre for Liturgy, St Patrick's College, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
Celebrating the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy on its 50th Anniversary, 22 November 2013
Download: Though We Are Many - Bernard Sexton
Sprinkling Rite (Mass of St Mel) - John O'Keeffe
Be Merciful - Ian Callinan
Hold Us In Your Mercy - Ian Callinan
The Lord is Compassion and Love - Oliver Hynes
Faithful is the Lord - Liam Lawton/John O'Keeffe
Canticle of Revelation - J. Columba McCann O.S.B.
Responsorial Psalm, St Patrick, Principal Patron of Ireland - Paul Flynn
Responsorial Psalm, The Ascenstion of the Lord - Paul Flynn
One Bread, One Body, One Lord - Ian Callinan
Heart Of Our Love - J. Columba McCann O.S.B.
Joy For The World - Liam Lawton
Christ Has Died - Frank O'Donnell
Advisory Committee on Church Music College Chapel, Maynooth
Courses and Certificates in Liturgical Organ Playing The Advisory Committee on Church Music facilitates tuition in liturgical organ for the Church in Ireland. The National Centre for Liturgy intends to provide an additional venue during the academic year at St Patrick's College, Maynooth. This opportunity will be convenient to potential liturgical organists in the surrounding areas. Click here for further information 
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