Grace Episcopal Church, Hartford

Sung Mass for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Music:

Mass Setting: Grace Mass ~ Edward Ivor Wagner, 1987

Voluntary: Ich ruf’ zu Dir, Herr Jesu Christ ~ Johann Sebastian Bach (d. 1750)

Introit (choir) ~ Respice Domine ~ Tone VII

Gradual: Psalm 33 ~ Exaltate, justi ~ Tone III.5

Alleluia ~ Domine refugium ~ Tone VI

The Nicene Creed from Missa de Angelis

Offertory (choir) ~ In te speravi ~ Tone II

Hymn 635 ~ “If thou but trust in God to guide thee” ~ Wer nur den lieben Gott

Communion (choir) ~ Estote parati ~ Tone I

Hymn 634 ~ “I call on thee, Lord Jesus Christ” ~ Ich ruf’ zu Dir

Salve Regina (choir) ~ Mode V

Hymn 401 ~ “The God of Abraham praise” ~ Leoni

Voluntary: Trumpet Tune in D major ~ John Stanley (d. 1786)

Preacher: Sr. Gregory Simmons, Haven Religious

Our 10:30 service is a Sung Mass or Solemn High Mass with music: organ, choir, and congregational singing. We use Rite I from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with additions from the historical tradition—all of it is outlined in the bulletin.

For more information about Sung Mass, click here: Services

This service will be live-streamed on our YouTube page.

2025-08-10 Proper 14CDownload

Low Mass
2025-08-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-08-03 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-20 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-06 08:00 - 09:00
Preacher: TBA

Our 8AM service is a Low Mass. We use Rite I from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with additions from the historical tradition—all of it is outlined in the Bulletin. We leave room for silence and contemplation, and there is no music at this service. A refreshing start to a Sunday.

For more information about Low Mass, click here: Services

Ordinary Time, Proper 14
2025-08-10 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IGreenPsalm 50:1-8,23-24 or Psalm 33:12-22Isaiah 1:1,10-20 or Genesis 15:1-6Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16Luke 12:32-40

Food Pantry Distribution
2025-08-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-31 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-24 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-17 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-10 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-07-03 09:30 - 11:30

Mass for The Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:30

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ
2025-08-06 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IOrdinary TimeWhitePsalm 99 or Psalm 99:5-9Exodus 34:29-352 Peter 1:13-21Luke 9:28-36

Eve of the Transfiguration
2025-08-05 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IOrdinary TimeGreen

Sung Mass for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-08-03 10:30 - 12:00
Music:

Mass Setting: Grace Mass ~ Edward Ivor Wagner, 1987

Voluntary: Chaconne in E minor ~ Dieterich Buxtehude (d. 1707)

Introit (choir) ~ Deus in adjutorium meum ~ Tone VII

Gradual: Psalm 49 ~ Audite haec, omnes ~ Tone II

Alleluia ~ Domine Deus salutis ~ Tone VI

The Nicene Creed from Missa de Angelis

Offertory (choir) ~ Precatus est Moyses ~ Tone II

Hymn 574 ~ “Before thy throne, O God, we kneel” ~ St. Petersburg

The Lord’s Prayer ~ Hymnal S 119

Communion (choir) ~ De fructu operum ~ Tone I

Hymn 337 ~ “And now, O Father, mindful of the love” ~ Unde et memores

Salve Regina (choir) ~ Mode V

Hymn 583 ~ “O holy city, seen of John” ~ Morning Song

Voluntary: Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major ~ Johann Ludwig Krebs (d. 1780); (attr. J. S. Bach)

Preacher: The Rev. Marta S. Rivera Monclova, PhD, Curate

Our 10:30 service is a Sung Mass or Solemn High Mass with music: organ, choir, and congregational singing. We use Rite I from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with additions from the historical tradition—all of it is outlined in the bulletin.

For more information about Sung Mass, click here: Services

This service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.

2025-08-03 Proper 13CDownload

Ordinary Time, Proper 13
2025-08-03 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IGreenPsalm 107:1-9,43 or Psalm 49:1-11Hosea 11:1-11 or Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14;2:18-23Colossians 3:1-11Luke 12:13-21

Sung Mass for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
2025-07-27 10:30 - 12:00
Music:

Mass Setting: Grace Mass ~ Edward Ivor Wagner, 1987

Voluntary: Fantasy in C minor ~ Johann Sebastian Bach (d. 1750)

Introit (choir) ~ Deus in loco sancto ~ Tone VII

Gradual: Psalm 138 ~Confitebor tibi ~ Tone V.2

Alleluia ~ Exsultate Deo adjutori ~ Tone VI

The Nicene Creed from Missa de Angelis

Offertory (choir) ~ Exaltabo te, Domine ~ Tone II

Hymn 411 ~ “O bless the Lord, O my soul!” ~ St. Thomas (Williams)

Communion (choir) ~ Dico vobis ~ Tone I

Hymn 338 ~ “Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants” ~ Lobet den Herren

Salve Regina (choir) ~ Mode V

Hymn 709 ~ “O God of Bethel, by whose hand” ~ Dundee

Voluntary: Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Her ~ J, S. Bach

Preacher: The Rev. Rowena J. Kemp, Rector

Our 10:30 service is a Sung Mass or Solemn High Mass with music: organ, choir, and congregational singing. We use Rite I from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with additions from the historical tradition—all of it is outlined in the bulletin.

For more information about Sung Mass, click here: Services

This service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.

2025-07-27 Proper 12CDownload

Ordinary Time, Proper 12
2025-07-27 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IGreenPsalm 85 or Psalm 138Hosea 1:2-10 or Genesis 18:20-32Colossians 2:6-15(16-19)Luke 11:1-13

Saint James the Apostle
2025-07-25 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IOrdinary TimeRedPsalm 7:1-10Jeremiah 45:1-5Acts 11:27–12:3Matthew 20:20-28

Saint Mary Magdalene
2025-07-22 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IOrdinary TimeWhitePsalm 42:1-7Judith 9:1,11-142 Corinthians 5:14-18John 20:11-18

Sung Mass for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-07-20 10:30 - 12:00
Music:

Mass Setting: Grace Mass ~ Edward Ivor Wagner, 1987

Voluntary: Jesu, meine Freude ~ Johann Sebastian Bach (d. 1750)

Introit (choir) ~ Ecce Deus ~ Tone VII

Gradual: Psalm 15 ~ Domine, quis habitabit? ~ Tone III.5

Alleluia ~ Eripe me ~ Tone VI

The Nicene Creed from Missa de Angelis

Offertory (choir) ~ Justitiae Domini recti ~ Tone II

Hymn 701 ~ “Jesus, all my gladness” ~ Jesu, meine Freude

Communion (choir) ~ Marta ~ Tone I

Anthem (choir) ~ The Call, from Five Mystical Songs, Joshua Rowland, baritone ~ Ralph Vaughan Williams (d. 1958)

Salve Regina (choir) ~ Mode V

Hymn 401 ~ “The God of Abraham praise” ~ Leoni

Voluntary: Voluntary in G major ~ John Stanley (d. 1786)

Preacher: Mr. Aldon Hynes

Our 10:30 service is a Sung Mass or Solemn High Mass with music: organ, choir, and congregational singing. We use Rite I from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with additions from the historical tradition—all of it is outlined in the bulletin.

For more information about Sung Mass, click here: Services

This service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.

2025-07-20 Proper 11CDownload

Ordinary Time, Proper 11
2025-07-20 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IGreenPsalm 52 or Psalm 15Amos 8:1-12 or Genesis 18:1-10aColossians 1:15-28Luke 10:38-42

Memorial for Elizabeth MacKiernan Miel
2025-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 55 New Park Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut, 06106-2123, United States

Sung Mass for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-07-13 10:30 - 12:00
Music:

Mass Setting: Grace Mass ~ Edward Ivor Wagner, 1987

Voluntary: Cantabile ~ César Franck (d. 1890)

Introit (choir) ~ Dum clamarem ~ Tone VII

Gradual: Psalm 25 ~ Ad te Domine, levavi ~ Tone I.5

Alleluia ~ Te decet hymnus ~ Tone VI

The Nicene Creed from Missa de Angelis

Offertory (choir) ~ Ad te Domine ~ Tone II

Hymn 551 ~ “Rise up, ye saints of God!” ~ Festal Song

Communion (choir) ~ Qui manducat ~ Tone I

Hymn 304 ~ “I come with joy to meet my Lord” ~ Land of Rest

Salve Regina (choir) ~ Mode V

Hymn 344 ~ “Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing” ~ Sicilian Mariners

Voluntary: Toccata in E minor ~ Johann Pachelbel (d. 1706)

Preacher: Mr. Sean Glenn, Haven Religious

Our 10:30 service is a Sung Mass or Solemn High Mass with music: organ, choir, and congregational singing. We use Rite I from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with additions from the historical tradition—all of it is outlined in the bulletin.

For more information about Sung Mass, click here: Services

This service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.

2025-07-13 Proper 10CDownload

Ordinary Time, Proper 10
2025-07-13 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IGreenPsalm 82 or Psalm 25:1-9Amos 7:7-17 or Deuteronomy 30:9-14Colossians 1:1-14Luke 10:25-37

Sung Mass for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost ~ Proper 9
2025-07-06 10:30 - 12:00
Music:

Mass Setting: Missa de Sancta Maria Magdalena ~ Healey Willan (d. 1968)

Voluntary: Vater unser in Himmelreich ~ J. S. Bach

Introit (choir) ~ Suscepimus, Deus ~ Tone VII

Gradual: Psalm 66 ~ Jubilate Deo ~ Tone VI

Alleluia ~ Magnus Dominus ~ Tone VI

The Nicene Creed from Missa de Angelis

Offertory (choir) ~ Populum humilem salvum ~Tone II

Hymn 541 ~ “Come, labor on” ~ Ora Labora

Communion (choir) ~ Gustate et videte ~ Tone I

Hymn 531 ~ “O Spirit of the living God” ~ Melcombe

Salve Regina (choir) ~ Mode V

Hymn 719 ~ “O beautiful for spacious skies” ~ Materna

Voluntary ~ Surprise!

Preacher: Sr. Gregory Simmons

Our 10:30 service is a Sung Mass or Solemn High Mass with music: organ, choir, and congregational singing. We use Rite I from the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, with additions from the historical tradition—all of it is outlined in the bulletin.

For more information about Sung Mass, click here: Services

This service will be livestreamed on our Facebook page.

2025-07-06 Proper 9CDownload

Ordinary Time, Proper 9
2025-07-06 00:00 - 23:59
Year C / IGreenPsalm 30 or Psalm 66:1-82 Kings 5:1-14 or Isaiah 66:10-14Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16Luke 10:1-11,16-20
