Music Ministry
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Give thanks to the Lord, invoke His name; make known among the peoples His deeds.
Sing praise, play music; proclaim all His wondrous deeds.
Glory in His holy name; rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord!— 1 Chr 16:8-10
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The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, being sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary and integral part of the solemn liturgy.
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Church Choir
.…is responsible for enhancing the liturgy with appropriate sacred choral music and for supporting the musical participation of the congregation consistently at a particular church location and Mass throughtout most of the liturgical year.
For those desiring to join one of our church choirs, please contact Alex Buiel, our Parish Director of Music, at [email protected] for more information. Previous choral experience or the ability to read music is not necessary, but helpful. It is necessary to have a pleasant, trainable singing voice; a spirit of dedication and cooperation as well as a love for sacred music, the Church, and God’s people.
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Mercy Choir
...consists of volunteers who sing at parish funerals, The Mercy Choir helps to enhance the liturgy, support the participation of those in attendance, and provide comfort to those who are mourning the loss of a loved one.
If you normally have time availabe in the morning, please consider joining this important ministry. The choir rehearses prior to the funeral/memorial Mass. (Membership in one of our church choirs is not required, but helpful.) Contact Alex Buiel, our Parish Director of Music, at [email protected] for more information.
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Celebration Choir
…is responsible for enhancing the liturgies for the great feast days of the Church and important liturgical occasions which are celebrated by the entire parish at a single church site in any given year such as the Easter Vigil Mass or Confirmation. For those desiring to participate in this litugy-specific choir, please contact Alex Buiel, Parish Director of Music, at [email protected] for details. Prior membership in one of our church choirs is not required, but is highly recommended. The ability to read music is not necessary, but helpful.
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Handbell Choir
The handbell choir draws members from several of the churches in our parish. Music reading is a requirement; rehearsals are held at Our Lady of Fatima Church. The group plays for various Masses throughout the liturgical year, especially during the Christmas and Easter seasons. If you are interested in joining, please contact Alex Buiel, Parish Director of Music, at [email protected] for further information.
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Instrumentalists
Those with special musical gifts are encouraged to share their talents. If you play an instrument, please consider contacting Alex Buiel, Parish Director of Music, at [email protected] for more information and to set up an audition.
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Cantors
The role of the cantor is to lead the sung prayer and support the congregation in singing at Mass and varioius paraliturgies/services. Our cantors are assigned as needed to any Mass at any of our four churches, though an effort is made to schedule cantors at the church he/she would normally attend. If you are interested in being a cantor, please contact the Parish Director of Music, Alex Buiel, at [email protected] to discuss the requirements and to set up an audition.
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Praise God in His holy sanctuary;
give praise in the mighty dome of heaven.
Give praise for His mighty deeds,
praise Him for His great majesty.
Give praise with blasts upon the horn,
praise Him with harp and lyre.
Give praise with tambourines and dance,
praise Him with strings and pipes.
Give praise with crashing cymbals,
praise Him with sounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath
give praise to the Lord!
(from Ps. 150)
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