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This week's playlist comes in the form of a brand-new recording released this week. The music of beloved former organist/choirmaster, Gerre Hancock, was recorded by the St. Thomas Choir of Men and Boys to celebrate the legacy of choral music in worship.
Listen to all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the player below.  A Note from Father Mark (updated May 28): "In this time of transition, our plans for Sunday worship continue to evolve. Beginning May 30th our later service moves to 10:00 am. The earlier service remains at 8:00 am. So, Sunday, the 23rd, was the final Sunday when we worshiped at 8:00 and 9:00 am. Coffee Hour and Midweek Prayers Coffee is served after both of our in-person services on Sunday. Our coffee hours on Zoom have come to an end. The Thursday noon prayers on Zoom are continuing. I am grateful to all those who created such a safe and comfortable environment. We are in a time of transition. The move back to "normality" will be gradual. Things will be changing week to week. I appreciate your patience as we move back to familiar patterns and please feel free to pass on any comments that you may have. Mark" 
It was this time in 2018 that the Choir of St. James was joined by the American composer, Morten Lauridsen. Here is a playlist of the exact program they sang -- a memorable experience for all. Enjoy!
Play all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the player below. Mother Rebecca has been part of the diocesan effort to provide spiritual care for the large contingent of immigrant girls being housed in the San Diego Convention Center. She reports that the work has been difficult but rewarding and that the Bishop has now hired a part time staff person to oversee this specific outreach in addition to a part time volunteer staff person to coordinate with all our interfaith partners. They are currently trying to recruit more chaplains to be on site and initiating efforts to collect money for care packages for the girls as they leave the convention center. See details below. Supporting immigrant girls with lovingkindness and practical and spiritual support The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is happy to be helping to coordinate enrichment and spiritual care services for the unaccompanied migrant children arriving at the San Diego Convention Center. Jesus commanded us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and these are God's beloved children who will be our neighbors for a short time. Caring for them answers God's commandment to love others. The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is working with its partners in other denominations and other faiths to bring comfort, worship, and prayers to these children. You can learn more about our work HERE South Bay Community Services is coordinating the practical, social, emotional, and educational care for the 1,400+ migrant youth being housed at the San Diego Convention Center. They recently let us know that they have received an abundance of in-kind donations, and at this time monetary donations to purchase items for care packages would be most helpful. These are for the girls to take with them when they leave the shelter to travel to their new homes with family members or foster families. They include backpacks, clothes, school supplies, gift cards, cell phones, and more. Donation Options Make a donation to South Bay Community Services for care packages The most helpful way to support the girls at this time is to make a monetary donation toward the purchase of items for care packages HERE. 100% of donations will be used to purchase items for care packages for the migrant girls. *To make a $200 donation: Select “$200 – Provides care package for migrant youth” *To make a donation of any amount: In the “Choose your own amount” box, type in the amount you wish to donate, and in the “Apply my donation to” drop down, select “Migrant Shelter”  Make a donation to the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego for spiritual care materials
You can make a monetary donation to the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego (EDSD) HERE. These donations will support the religious, spiritual, and chaplaincy care EDSD is coordinating for the girls. Funds will be used to purchase religious materials, worship resources, devotional books, and other supplies. 100% of donations will be used to purchase items for the spiritual care of the girls.
This week we have a group of three mass settings in the Anglican tradition by the prolific composers, Herbert Howells, Harold Darke, and Kenneth Leighton. Each one takes the same ancient text and brings it to life as a new and fresh artistic expression.
Play all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the browser below.
The Anglican tradition has some beautiful music for the Easter season from the English reformation to the Victorian era, all the way to the present day. Enjoy this album of favorites from the Choir of St. Thomas’ Church, New York City.
Enjoy all the music HERE, or sample each piece in the player below.
Many are familiar with the famous St. John and St. Matthew Passions composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, but equally impressive is the Easter Oratorio, written around the same time.
Listen to all the music HERE or sample each piece in the player below.
(This program starts at about 6:46 from the beginning.) The Sunday school group revisits Lent. How long is the mystery of Easter? What do you see in the cross? How do you know the Lord's Prayer? Do you say "Our Father" or The Lord's Prayer? What work will you choose today?
 George Damoose with the organ
The sound of organ pipes can be heard once again in St. James' Church thanks to the gift of a beautiful new continuo organ crafted by Bennett & Giuttari located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. A continuo organ is primarily used for baroque and early music as part of a "continuo group" of instruments that form the foundation of the ensemble. It also accompanies choirs, solo voices, and solo instruments and can be part of a chamber orchestra.
The new continuo organ will be used on Sunday mornings to accompany choral and solo music. Additionally, this will be the primary instrument for smaller services held in the chapel. The organ is on wheels and travels easily between spaces. It will also be used in performance by the St. James Music Series and our community partners who present baroque and early music concerts at St. James by-the-Sea. George Damoose and his children, Alison and Christopher, gave this beautiful new instrument in memory of their late wife and mother, Cari Sweeney Damoose (1942-2020). George and Cari have long been patrons of the arts in La Jolla, and we are grateful for their generosity and love for music at St. James and the St. James Organ Project. Read more and see more pictures HERE. |
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