The entire worshiping assembly exercises
a ministry of music. We come together as community to worship
and express our shared faith through our full participation
in celebrating the Mass. Yes, this includes music at the
Mass! Music brings us together and, if our voices are given
over fully to our worship, nothing is more stirring to
the soul.
If you will open your hymnal, you see that it is a prayer
book of song. Take the time to read the hymns of the day,
which reflect the theme and readings of the Mass, or choose
one of your favorites and recognize the prayer within.
We have all heard the saying, “You who sing pray
twice.”
Considerable time is spent in deciding which hymns are
appropriate for the day. After carefully considering the
readings, the music must reinforce their message. The use
of resources provided by the NPM, the music publishers,
as well as the workbook for lectors and gospel readers
enable the choice of appropriate music.
The Music Ministry consists of the Music Director, organist,
other musicians, cantors, adult choir and children’s
choir. If you have an interest in being a part of the Music
Ministry, please feel free to get involved. The
choirs meet on alternate Sundays following 10 a.m. Mass.
Join us on any Sunday. No auditions are necessary,
we only ask that you commit your time and talent.
We are also open to welcoming any of you who play musical
instruments (brass, drums, woodwinds, strings, etc.) We
are seeking to broaden our talent base. If any of you fit
this description, please come forward. Age is no barrier.
You have all seen your children abandon themselves in
song not worrying how they sound, who’s listening,
if they get it right–just the sheer joy of singing!
We are God’s children, and He will appreciate our
joy in singing His praises as much as we enjoy listening
to our children’s song.
Many people say they can’t sing. As we all sing
together and give our music to God, something beautiful
happens. The blending of all our voices becomes the gift
we give back to God in praise. The times the whole congregation
fully gives itself in song become for all of us a very
moving experience. This could become a weekly experience
if everyone fully participates. This is a joyous celebration!
Sing your joy, your love. Let the music move you, get into
it fully. Move with it and let it move you and the entire
community. Be free! Clap, move, sing out or hum. Let the
little ones dance.
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