Music Ministry Overview
 Did you ever notice that about half the Mass involves
music? It is integral to our celebrations of the Eucharist
for many reasons, but perhaps the most significant is this: Music communicates and expresses what words alone cannot.
We seek deeper engagement of the liturgy through music: songs
that help us to ponder and absorb the readings; instrumentalists to offer selections for our meditation; a variety
of musical ensembles to lead our singing in a range of styles and
genres; and the introduction of special music at all of our Masses.
Our prayer is that we would be open to the work of the Holy Spirit
through the music at our liturgical celebrations.
Of course, the efforts of the musical leadership will be for naught
unless we are willing to engage ourselves: both in the various
music ministries and in our wholehearted participation at Mass. Just imagine what it would be like if every
voice (good or bad) were raised in praise of God's glory and
we allowed the music to express all that is in our souls!
Upcoming Music Ministry Events
Cluster
Parish Organ Recital: Enjoy an evening of organ music at
Immaculate Heart of Mary on Sunday, October 10, at 5:00 p.m. Our own
Kate Scott will be among the featured performers. Coffee
House: Rock out with the bands of SIJ! Join us on Friday,
October 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall for music and light
refreshments, featuring our youth band Enlightened and our
contemporary ensemble Reign Down. Donation is $5 at the
door. Requiem
Small Faith Sharing Group: November is the month of sacred
music. Join us as we listen to and discuss the Mozart Requiem and
the Duruflé Requiem on Sunday evenings, November 7, 14, and 21,
at 7:00 p.m. in the Cronin Center. No singing required. Advent
Service of Lessons and Carols: The choirs of St. Isaac Jogues,
St. Ursula, St. Joseph-Fullerton, and Immaculate Heart of Mary
will combine to present a moving celebration of Christ's coming on
Sunday, December 5, at 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph-Fullerton. Handbell
Concert: Look for details in early 2011. Third
Annual Organ Recital: Look for details in early 2011.
Following are some helpful music ministry websites:
National Association of Pastoral
Musicians
American Guild of
Organists
American Guild of English Handbell
Ringers
The Chorister's Guild
Cantica Nova
Publications
Music in Catholic Worship
Gregorian Chant
Church Music
Association of America
Music of Taizé
Oregon Catholic Press
GIA
World Library Publications
Spirit and Song
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