MINISTRY: MUSIC MINISTRY

There is an old Jewish legend about the origin of praise. After God created mankind, says the legend, He asked the angels what they thought of the world He had made. "Only one thing is lacking," they said. "It is the sound of praise to the Creator." So, the story continues, “God created music, the voice of birds, the whispering wind, the murmuring ocean, and planted melody in people's hearts."

 The purpose of our music program is to enhance the liturgy, and invite people to worship together in song. Each of the choirs has a different style; yet the music reflects on some aspects of the gospel each week, as well as enhancing the celebration of the Eucharist.

 At present, we have five choirs for our Saturday and Sunday masses:

5:00 p.m. Folk Choir
8:00 a.m. Church Choir
9:30a.m.  Spanish Choir
11:00a.m. Church Choir (to sing on 1st &3rd Sundays)
Children’s Choir (once per month) and a "Combined Choir" for Christmas and Easter.

 We would like some more singers for our 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. choirs. As the musical style is more traditional in these choirs, we would welcome string players; e.g. violin, cello etc.

 We practice on Thursday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the School Hall or School Gym. The 11:00 a.m. choir meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the School Hall. Each choir also meets for a "warm - up" rehearsal 45 minutes before each mass.

 We encourage all of you with musical talent to come and sing/play with us. There is no need to be able to read music - a good singing voice and/or reasonable instrumentation skills are all that's needed!

 If you wish to volunteer for this ministry, contact (963-1228) the parish office for a referral to the appropriate contact.

MINISTRY: THE ALTAR SOCIETY

MINISTRY: LITURGY COMMITTEE

MINISTRY: MARIAN VISITORS

MINISTRY:  MUSIC MINISTRY

MINISTRY:  Y.E.S! (YOUTH ENTHUSED BY THE SPIRIT!)