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Hello!
My name is Nicole Bernier and I’m the Music Ministry
Director at our wonderful parish.
Our
Music Ministry program is just that…a ministry.
A
way to reach people, touch their hearts and express the general
theme for the Mass or service.
There
are generally two things that change at weekend Masses.
The homily and the music. Much time and effort is put
into blending these together as much as possible so you can
get the most of our Liturgy. Music is just one more
way to pray, to come together in worship and share our love
for each other and our God.
Our
Music Ministry program strives to offer something different
at all times. Our parish has grown to over 1200 families.
That means many likes and dislikes. There is no way
to please that many people all the time, so we offer a wide
variety…something for everyone. We currently have
16 Cantors, and Adult-Choir with 25 members, a Youth
Choir with 46 members, and a Folk-Group with 14 members. We
are also very fortunate to have Sherry McGill as organist,
who has been with this parish since its birth. You cannot
find a more loving, special person!
Cantors
Each
Cantor has a particular style, some more classical, cont.
rock, traditional etc. etc. All great! Each Cantor
sings at Masses that are convenient for them on a rotating
basis, some months not at all.
Adult-Choir
Our
style ranges from traditional to Gospel, emphasis on Gospel!
We rehearse each Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 9:00.
We sing at alternating Masses every other weekend. This
is something most members do for them. A time to recharge
your batteries, a time for camaraderie and lots of fun!
They are SO GOOD too!
Youth-Choir
This
‘high-energy’ group sings all the same songs from
our Hymnal with a full drum/orchestra back-up and also lots
of contemporary music. Definitely a ‘Baptist-twist’!
They certainly pack the church when they sing! We meet
on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 and sing at alternating
Masses every 3rd weekend. The members learn much more
than music. They learn about helping each other, about
different aspects of the Liturgical year and Mass, about working
together and having LOTS of fun. If a child is able
to read, and sit through Mass quietly, they can join!
We like to keep our members right up until they go off to
college! We sing every other weekend alternating between the
5:00pm mass on Saturday and the 10:30am mass on Sunday.
Folk-Group
This
group has really come a long way. Each member has found
their ‘niche’ and has really come together nicely.
We use guitars, tambourine, keyboard, flutes, and would LOVE
to have a drummer, bass player and more guitarists join us.
We do a serious amount of laughing during or rehearsals thanks
to a few members whose talents are not just musical!.
Our rehearsals are held on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:00
and we sing every other weekend alternating Masses.
Each
group gets a schedule in September which includes all scheduled
rehearsals and Masses for the year, (September through June).
The common thread all these have is that we have FUN.
We love what we do; we love each other, and love our Ministry.
That comes across in all that we do, and is probably the reason
that we are growing so quickly.
I
know with all my heart that God had plans to bring me to this
parish family a very long time before the parish was even
formed. I love my ministry, and all those who I have
had the pleasure of working with and meeting. This is
one GREAT place, truly a Holy Family of its own. I always
welcome suggestions, ideas, comments….any time.
It is never too late to join us…just stop by and introduce
yourself!
Contact:
Nicole
Bernier
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