Who We Are
We are a joyful talented bunch who loves to sing and play for the Lord! We also love serious food, and fun! Our ministry attracts the right people in making a joyful noise!
Music is an integral part of our Church’s liturgy; liturgy is how we publicly worship as a community, as One Body of Christ. Music is functional and has an important role in supporting our Christian theology and beliefs. Music in God’s church is a form of communal prayer glorifying His Name, sanctifies the faithful, and supports liturgical action.
Our Ministry’s intention is to create meaningful prayer in song that will draw the faithful deeper and closer to God, especially during Mass.
What We Do
We have an eclectic musical style in our parish ranging from early Renaissance sacred music, to Gospel, Jazz, contemporary praise and worship, old and new. We even perform compositions from our very own musicians! And, we have guest musicians from different parishes who are a part of our ministry!
Practicing and Showing Up for rehearsal is a part of being committed!
It’s a part of the musical journey that makes us better intercessors! As a part of our ministry, members receive vocal, musical, and leadership coaching weekly. Newly recruited cantors are coached individually—a required training.
Rehearsal Times:
Adult Choir and the Contemporary Choir
Rehearsals: Every Wednesday, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Our adult mixed choir sings and plays at 10:30am Sunday Mass singing different styles of music.
High Liturgical Mass like Christmas and Easter, and other liturgical celebrations, may require extra rehearsals on a different day/time.
Young and Mighty Voices (Youth Choir):
Rehearsals: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Our Young and Mighty Voices sing at the 10:30am Mass on the 4th or 5th Sunday of the month, and during the Christmas Eve Prelude music program. Extra rehearsals may be required for Christmas Eve program.
Cantor’s Choir (Schola)
Our cantor’s ensemble sings during Good Friday, Vespers, Easter Vigil and other specialized liturgical celebrations.
Experience and advanced skills required.
How You Can Get Involved
With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our ministry has always attracted the right people. I am sure you are one of them! No matter how young or old you are, or what skill set you have, as long as you have a desire to GROW in the Lord—you are welcome!
Please don’t hesitate to email Michael Orola, Director of Music and Liturgy, at morola@stpatrickmtdora.org