Music Ministry
Ministry Contact:
Kim Allen (812-952-2853)
The Bible is filled with numerous exhortations to God’s people to sing and make music to the Lord. Psalm 95 invites us “Come, let us sing joyfully to the Lord; let us acclaim the Rock of our salvation. Let us greet him with thanksgiving; let us joyfully sing psalms to him.” Psalm 150 implores us “Praise the Lord in his sanctuary praise him with a blast of the trumpet, praise him with lyre and harp, praise him with timbrel and dance, praise him with strings and pipe, praise him with clanging cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!” These beautiful, ancient hymns of praise, along with many other scripture passages, encourage us to wholeheartedly worship the Lord with our music, especially when we gather together for Mass and other liturgical celebrations.
Mission and Purpose
St. Marys music ministry is dedicated to elevating the assembly’s worship experience through music. We desire to praise the Lord with all our hearts, strive earnestly to use and develop the musical gifts God has given us, and encourage the faithful to participate fully in giving praise and glory to God through our sung praises.
Music Ministry Opportunities
St. Marys offers several music ministry opportunities to its parishioners, both to those who are trained musicians and wish to utilize their talents, as well as to those who simply have a passion for music and would like to be involved. While we are unable to offer choral or group singing at this time due to archdiocesan guidelines, there are a number of other ways you may serve at St. Mary through music.
Cantors
Our cantors are dedicated music ministers who have a love for sacred music and who perform the important task of encouraging the faithful in its singing role during Mass. The principal duties of the cantor are:
· proclaim the Word of God in song (specifically the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel Acclamation)
· support the congregation in its singing role, as well as provide verbal directions and non-verbal cues for all sung music
· help introduce new music and Mass settings to the assembly
If you are interested in becoming a cantor, please contact Kim Allen for more information. Training will be provided, and ongoing support is available.
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
| Total number of Cantors: |
15 |
16 |
9 |
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
| Adult Choir Members: |
14 |
18 |
14 |
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
| Accompanists: |
4 |
6 |
6 |
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
| Instrumentalist: |
4 |
3 |
5 |
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
| Children's Choir: |
9 |
9 |
9 |
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