Choir
SERVICE MUSIC FOR THE NEW ROMAN MISSAL
For the next few weeks, we will take a few minutes before weekend masses to rehearse assembly parts of a new mass setting, “Mass of Christ the Savior”, by Dan Schutte (composer of Here I Am, Lord, Sing a New Song, and many other liturgical songs). This is in preparation for the introduction of the new English translation of the Roman Missal which will be implemented in the USA on November 27th, the 1st Sunday of Advent. To facilitate the introduction of the people’s sung parts of the mass ordinary which will have a new translation (Gloria, Holy, Memorial Acclamation), Bishop Kmiec has granted permission for those parts to be sung within the liturgy prior to November 27. After a few weeks of pre-mass rehearsal we will begin singing them within the mass, and gradually add other sung parts from the same new setting whose translations have not changed (Kyrie, Alleluia, Amen, Lamb of God). Later this autumn, a parish-wide presentation/workshop on the entire new translation of the mass will be held. Watch the bulletin for further details
CHOIR MEMBERS SOUGHT
The Fourteen Holy Helpers Choir is currently seeking new members in all voice ranges, most especially tenor and bass. Music reading ability or previous vocal experience are helpful, although not required. Rehearsals are held weekly on Thursday evenings. For additional information, please contact Music Director Patrick Barrett at 674-2374, or see him following any organ mass.
“They who sing pray twice” – St. Augustine
