St. Mary’s Music Ministries
St. Mary’s is blessed with wonderful volunteers who serve as Music Ministers:
Cantors: The Parish Leaders of Song are usually called forth from one of the choirs, and are trained in the Liturgy and Psalmody. Their role is to support and encourage the sung worship of the Assembly, as are the following choirs:
Teen Choir: The youth of the parish are invited to participate in this choir, grades 7 through 12. The basics of singing are expanded, and two- and three-part singing is begun. Issues of faith are incorporated into the rehearsals through understanding the meaning behind the words of hymns. This choir ministers at the 4:00 p.m. Saturday Vigil Liturgy.
Adult Choir: This is a traditional choir for adults in the parish, singing in four-part harmony. Psalmody, hymn-singing, and anthems are explored, as are various vocal techniques and music reading. The Adult Choir ministers at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy, as well as various Holy Days and Sacramental Liturgies.
Name of ministry or group: St. Mary’s Music Ministries
Meeting days and times:
Adult Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:30–9:00 p.m. in the choir loft and ministers at the 10:30 Sunday Liturgy, as well as various additional services from September to May.
Teen Choir rehearses every Wednesday afternoon from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (except during school vacations) and ministers at the 4:00 Saturday Vigil Liturgy from September to May.
Time commitment for a member: 1-1 ½ hours of weekly rehearsal, attendance at weekly Mass
Who is eligible to join: Anyone who likes to sing is invited to join one of the choirs. An audition may be required for placement purposes. No experience is required! Just a love of God and a desire to share the gift of music with others.
Contact person: Drina Menard
Title / Position: Director of Music Ministries
Phone: 508-528-0498