Events
Sunday Eucharist
Gloriæ Dei Cantores
March 16, 10 AM
Church of the Transfiguration
Orleans, MA
Mass: Missa Beata Maria Virgine in Sabato, de Vivanco
Psalm: 27, Dominus illuminatio, Turle
Offertory: Peccantem me quotidie, Morales
Communion: Ego sum panis vivus, Esquivel
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: whoever eats this bread shall live forever. Alleluia.
Stephen Tharp Organ Concert
April 5, 2025
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Hear guest organist Stephen Tharp in concert on the unique surround-sound St. Cecilia organ at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. Tharp will perform Marcel Dupré’s entire Stations of the Cross: Le Chemin de la Croix, Op. 29, with poetry by Paul Claudel. Experience this moving work in the days leading up to Holy Week. Tharp has been hailed by the Diapason as being “the best organist in America”. The St. Cecilia organ, complete with 11,964 pipes and restored by Nelson Barden of Boston, is comprised of parts of twenty-seven different E. M. Skinner organs and is the only organ in the world with its particular surround-sound configuration.
“Stephen Tharp plays as if the music were in his life-blood: musical, spacious, accurate, persuasive, convincing.”—Organists’ Review
Gregorian Chant Retreat
IN JUBILATIONE: Celebrating the Ascension of Christ
May 27-30, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
This Spring, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Tuesday dinner through Friday Breakfast). Be refreshed by the beauty of the Community of Jesus monastery in late spring, overlooking Cape Cod bay! This retreat will focus on the chants surrounding the celebration of the Ascension of Christ, and will culminate with celebrating this feast on Thursday, May 29. Participants will join the members of the monastery singing the Liturgy of the Hours in celebration of the Feast 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
Caroline Robinson Organ Concert
August 9, 2025
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Gregorian Chant Retreat
The Extraordinary Colors of Ordinary Time!
Explore the Riches of Tempus per Annum
October 5-8, 2025
Community of Jesus
Orleans, MA
This Fall, join us for a three-day Gregorian Chant retreat (Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast) focused around the many chants of Ordinary Time! Be refreshed by the beauty of the Community of Jesus monastery in the fall, overlooking Cape Cod bay! Participants will join the members of the community 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
Nathan Laube Organ Concert
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 7:30 PM
Church of the Transfiguration
5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA
Hear guest organist Nathan Laube in concert on the unique surround-sound St. Cecilia organ at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans. A leading performer, pedagogue, and Grammy award-winning artist, Mr. Laube has performed extensively around the globe, and is known for his “masterful” (The Tracker) performances, and for exhibiting playing that was “flawless, inspired, and… transporting.” (Diapason). And the Boston Musical Intelligencer says, “Don’t miss him the next time he’s in town!” Experience the exquisite artistry of Nathan Laube in concert on the the St. Cecilia organ, complete with 11,964 pipes and restored by Nelson Barden of Boston, is comprised of parts of twenty-seven different E. M. Skinner organs and is the only organ in the world with its particular surround-sound configuration.
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
