Music Ministry

Music is an important part of any celebration, and the celebration of the Eucharist is no different. Listed below are several opportunities for those of us who have musical interest and talent to enhance our own worship experience as well as that of the entire congregation.

Adult Choir

Stewardship opportunity:  To lead the congregation in faith-filled singing during liturgy, and encourage prayer and worship through song. Adult Choir is open to anyone who is in the seventh grade or older.

Talent/Gift to offer:  A good singing voice with the ability to match pitch, and a good sense of rhythm. The ability to read music notation is helpful.

Time commitment:  Weekly rehearsals from September to Christmas, and then from mid-January to May. Participation in three to four weekend liturgies per month, some holy days, holidays, and other special events. Mass times will vary. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the church choir loft.

Treasure/Blessing received:  An opportunity to be part of a close-knit group that strives to enhance our liturgies through music and to work with some very dedicated people.

Resurrection Choir

Stewardship opportunity:  To lead the congregation in faith-filled singing for funeral liturgies, and to encourage prayer and worship through song. Resurrection Choir is open to anyone.

Talent/Gift to offer:  A good singing voice with the ability to match pitch, and a good sense of rhythm. The ability to read music notation is helpful.

Time commitment:  Choir members are on call to sing for all funerals that take place at the church. Weekday times are usually 10:30 a.m.  Saturday funerals are at 10 a.m. Practices are held when needed.

Treasure/Blessing received:  An opportunity to give hope and comfort to the bereaved through song, and to also help families celebrate the life of the deceased through the music that we share.

Children’s Choir

Stewardship opportunity:  To enrich the liturgy by leading the congregation in faith-filled singing and encourage prayer and worship through song. Children’s Choir is available to any child parishioner, in grades three through eight, who enjoys singing—regardless of the school they attend.

Talent/Gift to offer:  An ability to listen and follow directions, a good singing voice and a desire to sing in public and with a group.

Time commitment:  Weekly rehearsals begin in mid-September to Christmas, and then again from mid-late January until the first part of May. Participation in one or two weekend liturgies per month, other special holidays, and First Communion.  Practices are on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. in the church choir loft.

Treasure/Blessing received:  Children’s choir members share their gifts with each other and the assembly, but also gain a fuller appreciation for the liturgy and for church music. It is also an excellent setting for developing new friendships and for growing in mind, body, and spirit.

Instrumentalists

Stewardship opportunity:  To enrich our liturgies by sharing the gift of your instrument.  High school age or older are preferred, but younger ones may be considered.

Talent/Gift to offer:  Proficient with your instrument, able to read music well and able to play with other instruments or choirs. Instruments such as flute, clarinet, oboe, cello, violin, viola, trumpet, trombone, French horn, keyboard, guitar, drums and other percussion are most typically used during liturgies but other instruments will be considered.

Time commitment:  Time involved for rehearsing and performing will vary each season throughout the year.

Treasure/Blessing received:  An opportunity to share your musical talent with the parish, and a way to meet other musicians.

Cantors

Currently cantors sing within our various choirs. If you have questions or ideas about being a cantor, please contact our director of music.