During the COVID pandemic Barryroe parishioner Denis O'Regan composed a new setting of the liturgy of the Mass
Thanks to the help of Bishop Fintan the liturgical text in this setting of the Mass was recently approved by the Advisory Committee on Church Music on behalf of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference in August 2026.
The first workshop for the Gentle Mass took place at Barryroe National School on Sunday 8 November 2026
Over 50 singers attended a two-hour practical workshop on the Sunday afternoon. They came from six church choirs plus a good number from no church choir.
After some vocal warm ups the composer Denis O'Regan taught participants the most commonly used parts of the sung liturgy. Fr Anthony O'Mahony has invited all the participants to sing this setting at Mass at Barryroe Church on Saturday 14 November at 9:30am.
The next workshop will be announced soon. If you would like to enquire about a workshop in your area please get in touch.
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Take a listen to some recorded extracts of the first workshop...
The first workshop for the Gentle Mass took place at Barryroe National School on Sunday 8 November 2026Kyrie
Alleluia
Sanctus
Memorial
Amen
(a cappella)
Agnus Dei
Acclamation for Lent
Denis also introduced two new bonus songs...
Look to the Skies
Graham Kendrick arr. Denis O'Regan - suitable for Christmas
Alleluia to the Lamb
Terry Butler, Randy Butler arr. Denis OʹRegan
Denis O'Regan, Composer of the 'Gentle Mass'
