Schola
Adults and children who have recieved their First Holy Communion are invited to join the Schola. The focus of this group is to beautify the Holy Mass by singing music from the Church's rich liturgical music tradition, focusing on Gregorian chant. The group practices approximately twice a month on Friday nights 6:30-7:45 pm, and sings approximately twice a month, on second and fourth Sundays at the 8:30 am Sunday Mass.
Joyful Noise
Joyful Noise is a guitar-led group that rehearses and sings once per month at 6:00 pm Mass on Sundays.
Cantors
Cantors are important leaders of the singing assembly. They direct the congregation’s participation in the Gathering, Preparation, Communion, and Recessional songs and lead the singing of the Mass parts, especially at Masses when no choir is present. The cantor also proclaims the Responsorial Psalm from the ambo and leads the Gospel acclamation. Cantors should be strong and confident singers with excellent projection, pitch, and diction. Training is provided for those who are interested.
Accompanists & Instrumentalists
Supporting the singing congregation through piano/organ accompaniment is as equally important as vocal leadership and provides the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic foundation for nearly all of the music during the liturgy. Occasionally, the accompanist must play quietly or improvise under the liturgical action, or have the discernment to allow for silent prayer or unaccompanied singing by the congregation. Pianists/Organists are needed for the various choirs and for all weekend and Holy Day Masses.
Music Ministry
Christopher Hedge