Events
Advent Lessons & Carols with Gloriæ Dei Cantores
November 28, 4:30 PM
November 29, 4:00 PM Extended Organ Prelude, 4:30 PM Service
Nov. 29th service is Livestreamed
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Embrace the spirit of the season with candlelit services of Advent Lessons and Carols—uplifting readings, prayers, and carols performed by Gloriæ Dei Cantores at the Church of the Transfiguration—a cherished tradition for over thirty years. Doors will open one hour before the service; no tickets required.
Advent I
Sunday, November 30, 10AM – Eucharist Service
Mass: Mass for Three Voices, Byrd
Offertory: O Jesu, mi dulcissime, Anerio
Communion: Verbum caro, di Lasso
Christmas Pops Concert with Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia
December 5, 7:30 PM
December 6, 3:00 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Advent II
Sunday, December 7, 10AM – Eucharist Service
Mass: : Missa O Magnum Mysterium, Victoria
Psalm: 72:1-8, 18-19 Deus, judicium, Turton
Offertory: Tribus miraculis, Marenzio
Communion: Ego sum panis vivus, Palestrina
Gregorian Chant Retreat
Veni Emmanuel: Prepare for the Coming of Christ with the Chants of Advent
December 7-10, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
During the Season of Waiting, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast) focused on the Chants of Advent. Be nourished by the beauty of the monastery during the season of Advent. Participants will join the Community of Jesus for singing the Liturgy of the Hours in the “acoustical marvel” of the Church of the Transfiguration. All experience levels are welcome – beginners as well as those already proficient in Gregorian chant. Accommodations and all meals included.
Information & Registration: 508-255-1094 | Register Now
Advent III
Saturday, December 13, 5:15PM – Evensong
Preces and Responses, Archer
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Evening Service for Men’s Voices, Dearnley
Anthem: Cantate Domino, arr. Aspaas
Sunday, December 14, 10AM – Eucharist Service
Mass: Missa O Magnum Mysterium, Victoria
Psalm: 146 Lauda, anima mea, Smart
Offertory: Sicut cervus, Palestrina
Communion: Dixit Maria, Hassler
Advent IV
Saturday, December 20, 5:15PM – Evensong
Preces and Responses, Archer
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Evening Service for Men’s Voices, Dearnley
Anthem: Gaudete, arr. Kay
Sunday, December 21, 10AM – Eucharist Service
Mass: Missa O Magnum Mysterium, Victoria
Psalm: 80 Qui regis Israel, Camidge
Offertory: O Magnum Mysterium, Byrd
Communion: Dies sanctificatus, Palestrina
Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia in Concert
featuring works by Arvo Pärt & Petris Vasks
February 20, 2026 7:30 PM
February 21, 2026 3:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
This Winter, Gloriæ Dei Cantores and Creare Symphonia, under the direction of Richard K. Pugsley, present a concert of works by Eastern European masters Arvo Pärt and Petris Vasks. The concert will feature Pärt’s L’Abbe Agathon, and Petris Vasks’ Da Pacem, Domine, Lord Open Our Eyes, and the Fruit of Silence. Gloriæ Dei Cantores’ performance of this music has been hailed as “Profoundly moving music…superbly performed” (Fanfare), “extraordinary.” (Classics Today) and as “A true meeting of East and West.” (OrthoChristian.com) We invite you to embark with us on this journey and request for peace – within and worldwide.
St. Paul Oratorio, Op. 36 by Felix Mendelssohn
Presented by Gloriæ Dei Cantores & Creare Symphonia
May 29, 2026, 7:30 PM
May 30, 2026, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
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