MUSIC MINISTRY
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The purpose of the Music Ministry at Sacred Heart is to foster a deeper prayer in all who worship with us. Our musical prayer is meant to beautify our celebration of the Most Holy Eucharist and other services. In the Baltimore Catechism, the answer to the question "Why did God make us?" is this: "To know, love, and serve God in this world and to be happy with Him forever in heaven." Our musical prayer is a way to serve God and to thereby show our love for Him.
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Every hymn, song, and acclamation is a prayer set to music. Even music without words, i.e., instrumental music in church, must be first and foremost prayer to God. Music in our liturgies must never be only a performance. While there are music programs in secular society and educational institutions, in church it is a ministry to foster prayer through music. Prayer exists in other forms besides the spoken or sung; meditation can also be fostered through silence or instrumental music.
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There are many opportunities to assist in the Music Ministry here at Sacred Heart. Check out the opportunities listed below and join us in sung prayer!
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General Choir Information
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All are welcome (any age) to join us at the back of the church prior to Mass.
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Cantors
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Cantors lead the congregation in the responsorial Psalm from the ambo as it is part of the Liturgy of the Word. While some rudimentary knowledge of music is helpful, it is not mandatory. Tapes are provided as an extra teaching aide.
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Instrumentalists
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We invite musicians to join in our special celebrations, such as Christmas and Easter, as well as throughout the year.
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Christmas and Easter Choirs
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Christmas Midnight Mass
Extra rehearsals are needed to prepare for the Solemnity of the Midnight Mass. They are held on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30pm at the back of the church until the organ renovation is completed. Announcements will be found in the bulletin on October.
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Triduum Choir (Masses at Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, Easter Vigil) Due to the multiple liturgies of the Triduum, extra rehearsals are necessary to cover these celebrations. Notices will be located in the weekly bulletins preceding Lent. Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays in Lent from 6 to 7:30pm in the back of the church until the organ renovation is complete.
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To stay informed (should a practice session be changed or cancelled),
please contact Alice Maleski, Music Director, at [email protected], or phone the office.
please contact Alice Maleski, Music Director, at [email protected], or phone the office.