Music Ministry

Song and music fulfill their function as signs in a manner all the more significant when they are "more closely connected....with the liturgical action," according to three principal criteria:  beauty expressive of prayer, the unanimous participation of the assembly at the designated moments, and the solemn character of the celebration.  In this way, they participate in the purpose of the liturgical words and actions: the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful."                   
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1157

The Christian faithful who come together as one in expectation of the Lord’s coming are instructed by the Apostle Paul to sing together Psalms, hymns, and spiritual canticles (cf. Col 3:16). Singing is the sign of the heart’s joy (cf. Acts 2:46). Thus St. Augustine says rightly, “Singing is for one who loves," and there is also an ancient proverb: “One who sings well prays twice."

♫CHOIR

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, our choir has not been meeting for regular practice sessions during the week.  Currently we have an accompanist and a cantor on Saturdays, and on Sundays an accompanist, a cantor and one additional vocalist.  We are discussing the possibility of adding additional vocalists and starting a choir again in the near future, and we will make an announcement if we decide to move forward with this. For the time being, if you are an experienced vocalist, are comfortable singing as a soloist and have availability for Saturday or Sunday Masses, please contact our Director of Music, Lori Pasch, 
at [email protected] for further details - thank you!