A BlessingJames ChepponisSATB, opt. Keyboard
How BeautifulMichael HassellSATB and Piano
My Shepherd Will Supply My NeedDonald P. MooreSATB and Piano
Prayer of St. PaulCharles CallahanSAB and Keyboard
The Servant SongDavid SchwoebelSATB and Organ, with opt. Congregation and Oboe
The Lord’s My ShepherdKenneth T. KoscheSATB and Organ with opt. Assembly and Strings
Holy, Holy, HolyMichael BurkhardtBrass Quartet/Quintet, Timpani, Organ, Assembly, opt. SATB
God Be in My HeadHal H. HopsonSATB and Piano
How Lovely Are the MessengersMendelssohn/HopsonTwo-Part Mixed Voices and Organ or Piano
My Shepherd Will Supply My NeedMatthew CullotonSATB divisi, Flute, and Piano or Harp
Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead UsHal H. HopsonUnison or Two-Part Voices and Piano, with opt. C or B-flat Instrument
Psalm 89Joel MartinsonCantor, Assembly, Organ, Oboe, opt. SATB
The King of Love My Shepherd IsMichael BurkhardtSATB, Soloist, Assembly, Organ, Handbells
SATB setting of Irish Blessing, ex-pressing gratitude for Pope Bene-dict’s service and our hopes for his future. Good for prelude or post-communion.
Setting of Isaiah 52, one of the ap-pointed Old Testament readings. SATB writing alternates with two-part writing.
Tune: RESIGNATION. Metrical ver-sion of Psalm 23, one of the options for the responsorial psalm.
Text expresses our prayers for a peaceful and healthy future for Pope Benedict.
Based on BEACH SPRING. A reflec-tion on our own path of service in light of our Holy Father’s example.
Tune: CRIMOND. Metrical version of Psalm 23, one of the options for the responsorial psalm.
Congregational setting of hymn based on one of the appointed Old Testament readings. Downloadable PDF product.
Setting of traditional prayer text. Primarily unison and two-part writing, some SATB. Piano accom-paniment.
Setting of Isaiah 52, one of the ap-pointed Old Testament readings. Accessible two-part writing with organ or piano.
Tune: RESIGNATION. Metrical ver-sion of Psalm 23, one of the options for the responsorial psalm.
Based on Psalm 23.
Psalm 89 is one of the options for the responsorial psalm for Mass for a Pope.
Tune: ST. COLUMBA. Metrical version of Psalm 23, one of the op-tions for the responsorial psalm.
The following suggested pieces cover the broad spectrum of available resources, ranging from simple unison or two-part choral pieces to more festive settings; from a cappella choral pieces to pieces with organ and instruments. Those which include assembly participation are also noted. Some specific liturgical use suggestions are made, but there is flexibility about when and where to use many of these pieces.
Masses for Pope Benedict celebrated during the transition between his resignation and the opening of the conclave:
MASS FOR THE POPE
Masses during the time of the Election of a new Pope: MASS FOR THE ELECTION OF A POPE andVOTIVE MASS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Christ Is Made the Sure FoundationJohn FergusonSATB, Assembly, Brass Quartet, Organ
Come Down, O Love DivineJohn LeavittSATB, Violin or Flute, and Keyboard
Each One Has a GiftJoy F. PattersonUnison Voices and Keyboard
Holy Spirit, Ever DwellingMark SedioTwo-Part Treble Voices and Keyboard
Lord, Send Out Your SpiritJames ChepponisCantor, Assembly, and Organ, with opt. SATB, C Instrument, Trumpet, and Handbells
O Lord, Give Thy Holy SpiritTallis/DavisonSATB a cappella
Come Down, O Love DivineS. Drummond WolffSAB, Keyboard, Trumpet
Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls InspireMichael BurkhardtTwo-Part Voices and Handbells
Go Forth and Preach the GospelJames ChepponisSATB, Assembly, Organ, Brass Quartet, Percussion
Joined Together as One BodyJames BierySATB, Assembly, Organ, Brass Quartet
O God, Our Help in Ages PastMichael BurkhardtOrgan, Brass Handbells, Assembly
O Spirit of the Living GodCarlton YoungSATB, Children’s Choir, Assembly, Organ, and Brass Quartet
Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY. Classic hymn texts invokes God’s blessings on the Church.
Tune: DOWN AMPNEY. Well-known hymn invokes the Holy Spirit.
Good for children, opt. assembly participation.
Text recognizes our dependence on the Holy Spirit.
One of the appointed responsorial psalms for Mass of the Holy Spirit.
A prayer for understanding.
Tune: DOWN AMPNEY. Well-known hymn invokes the Holy Spirit.
Based on chant hymn VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS.
Tune: ELLACOMBE. Text focuses on mission and service.
Tune: NETTLETON. Text by Marilyn Biery celebrates our calling as members of the body of Christ.
Tune: ST. ANNE. Festive arrange-ment of this metrical setting of Psalm 90 for assembly singing.
Tune: FOREST GREEN. Text invokes the Holy Spirit.
So Have I Loved YouCarlyle SharpeSATB a cappella
We Are One in ChristJames ChepponisSATB or Cantor, Assembly, and Organ, with opt. Brass, Percussion, Guitar, and Handbells
Rushing Wind, Dancing FlameJoel MartinsonSAB and Keyboard
The Spirit of the LordPhilip W. J. StopfordSATB and Organ, with opt. Flute, Oboe, Brass Quartet, and Timpani
Psalm 89Joel MartinsonCantor, Assembly, Organ, Oboe, opt. SATB
The CallLeo NestorSATB a cappella
Strong, Loving, and WiseRichard ProulxSATB and OrganQuotes the appointed Gospel for
Mass for the Election of a Pope. Lush and expressive.
Tune: THAXTED. Communion song with themes of unity and mission.
Text speaks of the Holy Spirit as inspiration and strength for leadership.
A sophisticated yet accessible setting of Isaiah 61 (the appoint-ed Old Testament reading for Mass for the Election of a Pope).
Psalm 89 is the appointed responsorial psalm for Mass for for the Election of a Pope.
A sensitive choral setting of a text from Ephesians—one of the appointed New Testament read-ings for Mass for the Election of a Pope.
Inspiring setting of 2 Timothy.
How Beautiful Are the Feet of HimHandel/DavisonSATB and Organ
The Lord Is My ShepherdJames BieryCombined SATB and Children’s Choirs
Festival Te Deum/We Praise You, O God
Kenneth T. KoscheSATB and Organ
Tu es PetrusWidor/Cherwien
SATB and Organ
Tu es PetrusPalestrina/Clough-Leighter
SSAATB a cappella
Te DeumRobert A. Hobby
SATB and Organ, with opt. Brass Quartet, Percussion, and Handbells
Tu es PetrusMarie Rubis Bauer
SSATBB
Setting of Isaiah 52 (one of the Old Testament readings for Mass for the Pope) from Messiah.
Setting of Psalm 23 (one of the re-sponsorial psalm options for Mass for the Pope).
Accessible with a big effect.
Masses celebrated upon the Election of a New Pope:
MASS FOR THE POPEAny of the titles listed for “Mass for the Pope” are appropriate again upon the Election of a new pope. Additional titles, many of them more festive in nature than those above, follow here.
Christ Is Made the Sure FoundationJohn FergusonSATB, Assembly, Brass Quartet, Organ
Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY. Classic hymn texts invokes God’s blessings on the Church.
Go Forth and Preach the GospelJames ChepponisSATB, Assembly, Organ, Brass Quartet, Percussion
Tune: ELLACOMBE. Text focuses on mission and service.
O God, Our Help in Ages PastMichael BurkhardtOrgan, Brass Handbells, Assembly
Tune: ST. ANNE. Festive arrange-ment of this metrical setting of Psalm 90 for assembly singing.
The Spirit of the LordPhilip W. J. StopfordSATB and Organ, with opt. Flute, Oboe, Brass Quartet, and Timpani
A sophisticated yet accessible setting of Isaiah 61 (one of the appointed Old Testament read-ing for Mass for the Pope).
Two settings of Te Deum, traditionally sung upon the Election of a New Pope:
Three settings of Tu es Petrus, the Roman Missal entrance antiphon for Mass for the Pope:
