Liturgical Information & 

Music Policy

We are pleased that you have come to celebrate Mass in our beautiful and historic chapel. 

Please note:
CIC 932 §1. The eucharistic celebration is to be carried out in a sacred place unless in a particular case necessity requires otherwise.

The following information will be of use to you as you prepare for the celebration of Mass at Dunwoodie.
 

1. Two (2) weeks before the date of your event, please submit the following information to the Events Coordinator.

2. Please know that the following items will be prepared for your group:
   1. On the credence table in the sanctuary:
      1. Celebrant's chalice with purificator
      2. Paten with hosts for celebrant and concelebrants
      3. One corporal and pall
      4. Chalice Veil and tabernacle key
      5. Cruets of water and wine
      6. Finger bowl and towel
      7. Ciboria will be present according to the anticipated number of guests

2. In the sacristy:
   1. Vestment for celebrant
   2. Vestments for the indicated number of concelebrants

3. Guests are responsible for placing out the Roman Missal and Lectionary.  These are located in the Main Sacristy.

4. Guests are asked to light the candles on the main altar only.  A lighter can be found next to the sink in the Main Sacristy.

5. Lights and microphones will be turned on 30 minutes before the scheduled Mass.

6. A guest master will be at the receptionist desk to assist with any last minute items.

7. Any additional liturgical requests must receive the approval of the Seminary's Director of Liturgy, Fr. Ernest.  Fr. Ernest can be contacted via e-mail at mernest@archny.org.

8. Groups (including tours) are prohibited from entering the sacristy, except in preparation for Mass, and unless authorization is provided by the Director of Liturgy.

Music Policy 

Dr. Jennifer Donelson is the Director of Sacred Music at St. Joseph’s Seminary and is happy to assist in planning music for the liturgy. All music services must be contracted with the DOSM directly. She can be contacted at  jdonelson@dunwoodie.edu or by calling the seminary at (914) 968-6200 x 8212.
 

• The Director of Sacred Music (DOSM) has first priority as organist and cantor for a Mass. The per-service fee is $175 for the DOSM to serve as organist and cantor. If the music requires additional musicians, the DOSM’s services as an organist alone are $125 or $100 as cantor. Additional rehearsals beyond a brief rehearsal before the Mass are $75. If the DOSM is unable to serve as organist and/or cantor for the Mass, an outside musician or seminarian may be employed pending approval by the DOSM.

• Outside groups may elect to have the DOSM select antiphons, hymns and Mass settings, or they may suggest the selections themselves. All music must be approved by the DOSM.