Saints | St Mungo Music: Recent Episodes
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The final service of the Festival was organised by Glasgow Churches Together (GCT) and the Cathedral Community at Glasgow Cathedral. It began with church and civic representatives processing to the Cathedral from the St Mungo Museum behind piper Willie Park to join the congregation as Andrew Forbes, the Cathedral organist, and the St Mungo Singers […]
A quite distinctive part of the Festival since 2008 has been the celebration in the Mitchell Library of the life of St Mungo by means of a reading from the 12th Century Vita Kentigerni. This year, after some lovely harp music from Catherine Walker (including her own composition in honour of St Thenew – or […]
The St Mungo Festival has expanded beyond its original concept and format to include a range of secular events, but at its core is still the spiritual celebration of St Mungo, the founder of Glasgow. It began this year with a Vespers of St Mungo in St Andrew’s Cathedral on 10th January, presided over by […]
Feast of the Immaculate Conception December 8th a little video; graphic (c) Netta Ewing. ‘Looking at the awesome wonder of humanity with all its flaws, its understandable that we should sometimes ask why are people, why are we like this, why is it so difficult, so well nigh impossible for us to […]
St Andrew, ‘first-called’ of the Apostles. Brother of St Peter. Patron Saint of Scotland St Andrew50 – Small Graphic (c) Netta Ewing. Photo of S Andrea della Valle in Rome. Narrator Hugh Kelly. Music by The St Mungo Singers
Let us pray Lord, those who seek you find you in the people they meet each day. Let us learn from St Margaret to treat each other with kindness and generosity. We ask this through Christ our Lord. St Margaret 2024 50 – Small Graphic (c) Netta Ewing. Music from Ps 23 sung by The […]
A hymn for the Feast of John Duns Scotus The scenery devised for the Cantata ‘Scotus’ by the Art Dept of St Roch’s Secondary School, Glasgow scotus-hymn-full-score John Duns Scotus, son of Scotland, England, France and Germany known and loved across the nations, this is how we all should be. John Franciscan, theologian, teacher of philosophy: […]
John Duns (c. 1266 – 8 November 1308), commonly called Duns Scotus, “Duns the Scot”), was a Scottish Catholic priest and Franciscan friar, university professor, philosopher, and theologian. He is one of the three most important philosopher-theologians of Western Europe in the High Middle Ages, together with Thomas Aquinas and William of Ockham. Scotus has had considerable influence […]
John Duns Scotus lived from 1265/6 to 8 November 1308. He was a was a theologian, philosopher, and logician Scotus 2024a – Small 2 Born at Duns, educated at Haddington, became a Franciscan Friar at Dumfries, studied at North Uist (See the photo of the Friary) and Oxford, taught in Paris and Cologne where he […]
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona obis pace. (Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us […]
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace Words: The Missal. Music (c) Gerry […]
An Evening Prayer for the Feast of St Ninian taken from radioalba.org Graphic (c) Netta Ewing
St Ninian video: St Ninian 22 – Small(1) Graphic (c) Netta Ewing Such are the ones who seek your face St Ninian is a shadowy figure in history. He is acknowledged as Scotland’s first saint with a date round about 397AD celebrated as the beginning of his mission to his […]
Blessed John Duns Scotus Morning Prayer with Mass Cantata with Schools A Morning Prayer I bow my knees: Canticle from Ephesians I bow my knees before the Lord our God. Each fam’ly comes from God: The Spirit strengthen yours with inner power. May Christ dwell in your hearts! May […]
Cantata for Schools: Scotus Libretto: (c) Sean Fitzgerald. Music (c) Gerry Fitzpatrick Celebrated with Glasgow schools and students from Glasgow University’s B.Ed. course (Later the Conservatoire) Scotus score – Full Score Report: Anyone who wanted to satisfy themselves that our primary schools (pupils and teachers) are in good heart should have wangled an invitation […]
On Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd September, members of the St Mungo Singers came together with family and friends of former member of the Choir, Irene Harkins, to mark her sad passing and take part in her funeral liturgies. Irene was a well-kent figure in the Archdiocese, both in the Cathedral and many other parishes, […]
This Mass is a regular date in the diary for the Archdiocesan Choir, the St Mungo Singers. This year, it had a special meaning for them, as one of the Jubilarians, indeed the most senior one present, was their own Director, Mgr. Gerry Fitzpatrick, who had celebrated his Diamond Jubilee in March. He joined fellow […]
Hymn: A Sign is Seen A sign is seen in heaven A sign is seen in heaven a maiden-mother fair; her mantle is the sunlight, and stars adorn her hair. The maiden’s name is Mary; in love she brings to birth the Lord of all the ages, the King of […]
With sadness, the St Mungo Singers said farewell to another former member of the choir when some of the choir attended the funeral Mass of Christine Cairns on 22 July 2024 at St Ninian’s Church in Gourock. Christine and her twin sister Sr Maureen Coyle SND had both been members of the choir for many […]
This service, organised by Glasgow Churches Together and held in the City Chambers, was originally planned as a service to welcome visitors to Glasgow but over the years it has developed to be as much a service of welcome for those who have come to live in the city, particularly migrants and refugees. This year, […]
Canticle: Magnificat (Morar) I acclaim the greatness of the Lord. I delight in God, my saviour, who regarded my humble state. Truly from this day all ages will call me blest. For God, wonderful in power, has used that strength for me. Holy the name of the Lord! Whose mercy embraces […]
Blessed John Duns Scotus The ruins of the Franciscan Friary on North Uist where John is thought to have studied John Duns Scotus, son of Scotland, England, France and Germany known and loved across the nations, this is how we all should be. John Franciscan, theologian, teacher of philosophy: ‘Subtle […]
St Andrew’s Cathedral was full for the Chrism Mass on 28 March, with Archdiocesan Choir, the St Mungo Singers, providing gathering music and the congregation and priests assembled. This annual service is always one of great impact as we witness the priests of the Diocese renew their commitment to their priestly service and we see the […]
‘I Rejoiced when I heard them say ”Let us go to the house of God.” When it’s the Diamond Jubilee (and also the birthday) of the long serving Director of Music for the Archdiocese of Glasgow, Mgr. Gerry Fitzpatrick, there is only one way to celebrate and that is – in his own words – […]
Let Glasgow Flourish by the preaching of the word, let Glasgow flourish by the praising of his name. Let Glasgow Flourish by the preaching of the word, let Glasgow flourish by the praising of his name. I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let’s go to the house ofGod.’ Now our […]
Mary, full of grace Mary, full of grace, chosen from our race, faithful daughter of Israel. You are called the second Eve, you the Saviour did conceive, Ora, ora pro nobis. Mary spoke the words: Magnify the Lord, God is mighty and wonderful. I, the servant of the Lord, will be blessed for evermore.” […]
graphic (c) Netta Ewing Columba-Cantata-piano Columba Cantata text Adamnan’s Law Newsflash-update Columba Cantata script : report ——————————— recording 1: Hymn ‘God, our Creator (Highland Cathedral); short welcome in Gaelic and English; reading from Adamnan’s Life; Ps 18:Their voice has gone out; short introduction to The Cantata; Scots Dance. Glasgow […]
Joseph and Mary : A Cantata for schools Written and © Loreno Rinaldi and Gerry Fitzpatrick for St Joseph’s College, Dumfries Cantata Joseph score 2024 – Full Score A recording (to help the schools prepare) by Catriona Glen Narrator: When Romans ruled the whole known world, […]
Mary the Dawn Mary the Dawn and Christ the Light of Day, Mary the Gate and Christ the Heav’nly Way, Mary the Root and Christ the Mystic Vine, Mary the Grape and Christ the Sacred Vine, Mary the Beacon, Christ the Haven’s Rest, Mary the Mirror, Christ the Vision Blest. […]
St Peregrine ( tune Hail Redeemer ) patron saint of cancer sufferers Words (c) Noel Donnelly. tune Hail Redeemer. Graphic (c) Netta Ewing. hymn St Peregrine satb – Full Score Great St Peregrine, hear our prayer, ‘Keep us in God’s loving care!’ Help us feel the Father’s love, strength and healing from above. Saints […]
Hymn: St Patrick’s Breastplate Graphic (c) Netta Ewing We wrap round ourselves today the great name of the Trinity, the Three in One, the One in Three, the God who lives eternally. Christ within us, Christ around us, Christ beside us, Christ surround us, Christ behind us, Christ before us, […]
Hymn: of St Columba with Iona Boat Song Hymn of Columba: Words: (c) Bill McLaughlin & Pam Murray. Recording of Verse 4 by The St Mungo Singers. Graphic (c) Netta Ewing Hymn of Columba in D org – Full Score Columba Hymn Verse 1 Nis sabhailt’ air tir bheir sinn […]
Celtic Invocation Celtic Invocation; words from the literary executors of Canon J Fennelly Words of verse 4 & music (c) Noel Donnelly Recorded by The St Mungo Singers. Graphic (c) Netta Ewing Celtic Invocation choir – Full Score Christ be near at either hand. Christ behind, before me stand. Christ with me where’er I […]
I Acclaim Taken from the Magnificat I acclaim the greatness of the Lord, I delight in God, my Saviour, who regarded my humble state, truly from this day all nations will call me blessed. Glory to the Father . . . . . . Communion Ant I Acclaim – Full Score I acclaim: words: […]
Litany of Saints and Litany of Celtic Saints The Litany of saints dates back to at least the 7th century. It addresses God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and then a selection of saints, and is followed by supplications appropriate to the occasions on which it is sung – such as the Easter Vigil, the […]
St Columba – A Cantata for Schools by Gerry Fitzpatrick and Noel Colford Columba-Cantata-piano Columba Cantata text 1 Columba! Columba Columba! Columba, so many hopes were pinned on you! Columba! Columba, so many hopes were pinned on you! Columba as a little boy, went to the Abbey school, Was taught […]
A Hymn of Columba with Iona Boat Song Hymn of Columba in D org – Full Score Words (c) Bill McLaughlin and Pam Murray Instrumental recording Recording of Verse 4 by The St Mungo Singers Graphic (c) Netta Ewing
(A poem by Mary Hanrahan) Despite the rather dreich day, a congregation gathered at St Aloysius on 10 March to join Glasgow Churches Together (GCT) and the Jesuit community to celebrate the memory of St John Ogilvie and with him, those other men and women, known and unknown, who have witnessed to their Christian faith […]
On 1 March, members of the St Mungo Singers joined members of her family and parishioners at St Paul’s Whiteinch for the funeral of Mrs Marie Jamieson, a longtime friend and supporter of the choir, who had died at the age of 94. Marie’s late husband, Hugh, had been a tenor in the choir for […]
St Patrick’s Day graphic (c) Netta Ewing A Morning Prayer MP St Patrick 2024 A Celtic Invocation; A passage from the Confession of St Patrick (I saw in a vision of the night) ; Prayer; Ps 138 . . . . A Morning Prayer with the Young Such are the […]
Despite a decidedly cold day, church and civic representatives gathered at Glasgow Cathedral for the annual service to honour the city’s patron saint, St Mungo, organised by Glasgow Churches Together and the Cathedral community. The representatives bravely processed from the St Mungo Museum, led by piper Willie Park, behind a copy of the Gospels and […]
Readings from the 12th Century Life of St Mungo (the Vita Kentigerni) in the setting of the Mitchell Library are a favourite part of the Festival. They are presented within a short service which begins with harp music (played by Carissa Swan), then an excerpt from the mediaeval Vespers, sung this year by Mgr Gerry […]
The late Mgr Peter Smith once bemoaned the fact that St Mungo’s Feast was on 13 January – too soon after Christmas and the weather would be rain, snow or freezing cold! That said, it has never really managed to put a damper on the celebration of the feast of the patron saint of Glasgow […]
Let Glasgow Flourish by the preaching of the Word, let Glasgow flourish by the praising of his name. Graphic (c) Netta Ewing Morning Prayer for St Mungo’s Day ————————————- Evening Prayer St. Mungo Evening Prayer St. Mungo c
January 1st : Feast of Mary, Mother of God graphic (c) Netta Ewing Psalm 66 Commentary by Dr Noel Donnelly Psalm 66 is short, cheery and profound. It starts with a prayer for God’s continuing blessing. Firstly the singer asks this blessing for the people making the plea, but then the prayer extends to one […]
St Mungo Singers rehearsal 27th August and 3rd September and Mary Walsh’s funeral We met at 7.00. We are preparing for our Civic Reception on Friday the 15th September and our next service is on the 17th September with The GCT ecumenical service for the Season of Creation in St Andrew’s West in Bath Street […]
Sung: 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. Lord, you accepted the self sacrifice of St James,the first of your apostles to give his life for your sake>May your church find […]
Irene Travers RIP At the end of June, the St Mungo Singers came together again to say farewell to a retired member of the choir. Irene Travers had been a great alto for many decades until her health meant she had to retire, although her voice remained strong and true to the end, as those […]
Fr Sean Fitzgerald RIP On the Friday and Saturday before the wonderful celebration of Glasgow the Welcoming City, the choir gathered to say farewell to a longtime supporter and friend, Fr Sean Fitzgerald, who was a very close friend of Mgr Gerry since their days in seminary together. Fr Sean died on 28th May 2023, […]
Glasgow Churches Together has planned a little service acknowledging and praying for King Charles and for the country.Members of Glasgow Churches Together have recorded a Prayer, reading, intercessions, concluding prayer and Blessing.The St Mungo Singers have recorded : ‘Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem’ – based on a verse from Ps 121 and set by […]
It was hard to believe that we had been celebrating this Mass for 25 Years. It had started as a… [Read more]
St Mungo Festival Service at Glasgow CathedralOn Sunday 15th January 2023, we had the joy of celebrating once again… [Read more]
Mitchell Library – Celebrating the Life of St Mungo in Words and SongOn Saturday 14th January, the Mitchell Library… [Read more]
St. Mungo VespersIt was with great joy that we relaunched our St Mungo Festival services in person after the… [Read more]
A Cantata for schools recorded by St Rose of Lima Primary School, Glasgow Happy St Andrew’s Day… [Read more]
This year, the Legion of Mary celebrated an unbelievable 90 years of service to those in need through their work… [Read more]
choir SHORT AD The St Mungo Singers is starting a new session and looking forward to another year of music… [Read more]
It was with great sadness that members of the St Mungo Singers gathered with the family, friends and fellow-parishioners of… [Read more]
The traditional prayer said by St Columba when he arrived on Iona, and the final words taken from Adamnan’s account.… [Read more]
Morning Prayer on the Feast of St John Ogilvie Lord God, you reveal your power most clearly when there… [Read more]
On 18th February 2022, members of the St. Mungo Singers gathered in St Paul’s, Whiteinch to bid farewell to Dougie… [Read more]
My Dearest Lord (The prayer of Columba) We had hoped that we would be able to hold our annual Mass… [Read more]
Ann Millar and her family are mourning the death of Dougie Millar who died yesterday evening surrounded by his loving… [Read more]
A Morning Prayer for the Feast of St Mungo. Today is also the 1st anniversary of the death of… [Read more]
You could feel the buzz, the warmth and the joy in St Peter’s Partick as soon as you entered the… [Read more]
In the middle of COP26, an ecumenical service was held in St Mungo’s Cathedral on 7 November to mark the… [Read more]
The St Andrew Cantata
Happy Feast of St Andrew
God of Love, your Son Jesus called Andrew to ‘come follow… [Read more]
A Morning Prayer for schools for St Margaret’s Day, led by Julia of Notre Dame High School, with music from… [Read more]
A Morning Prayer for St Margaret’s Day: Let us pray: Father, we thank you that… [Read more]
2021 St Andrew Vigil Poster Glasgow Churches Together with St Peter’s Partick and the Local Church Community warmly… [Read more]
Blessed John Duns Scotus Morning Prayer with Mass
Cantata with Schools
The Morning Prayer… [Read more]