"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable
value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this
preeminence is that, as sacred song is closely bound to the text, it forms a
necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy." (Constitution on the Sacred
Liturgy, VI. 112)
In their recent statement Sing to the Lord: Music in Catholic Worship, the
American Bishops said:
"God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each
human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the
giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises.
A cry from deep within our being, music is a way for God to lead us to the realm
of higher things.
As St. Augustine says, “Singing is for the one who loves.”
Music is therefore a sign of God’s love for us and of our love for him. In this
sense, it is very personal. But unless music sounds, it is not music, and
whenever it sounds, it is accessible to others. By its very nature song has both
an individual and a communal dimension. Thus, it is no wonder that singing
together in church expresses so well the sacramental presence of God to his
people."
At Holy Family Church, the Music Ministry is an integral part of our liturgical
worship. Whether it’s through involvement in one of our choirs, leading
singing as a cantor, or participating as a member of the congregation, everyone
is encouraged to be active in our music ministry.
value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this
preeminence is that, as sacred song is closely bound to the text, it forms a
necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy." (Constitution on the Sacred
Liturgy, VI. 112)
In their recent statement Sing to the Lord: Music in Catholic Worship, the
American Bishops said:
"God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each
human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the
giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises.
A cry from deep within our being, music is a way for God to lead us to the realm
of higher things.
As St. Augustine says, “Singing is for the one who loves.”
Music is therefore a sign of God’s love for us and of our love for him. In this
sense, it is very personal. But unless music sounds, it is not music, and
whenever it sounds, it is accessible to others. By its very nature song has both
an individual and a communal dimension. Thus, it is no wonder that singing
together in church expresses so well the sacramental presence of God to his
people."
At Holy Family Church, the Music Ministry is an integral part of our liturgical
worship. Whether it’s through involvement in one of our choirs, leading
singing as a cantor, or participating as a member of the congregation, everyone
is encouraged to be active in our music ministry.
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Children's Choir
Click here for the Children's Choir calendar
Our parish also has a Children’s Choir which is open to all children in the parish who
are registered either in Holy Family School or Religious Education programs, grades
3 through 8. The Children’s Choir sings once a month during the school year, usually
at the 5:00 Saturday afternoon or 9:00 Sunday morning Mass; for the parish Festival
of Lessons & Carols; for the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass; First Communion, and other
events in the life of the parish.
The children have the option of attending an afternoon rehearsal on Mondays (3:00 –
3:45,) or an evening rehearsal on Thursdays (7:00 – 7:45.) They only need to attend
one rehearsal or the other, not both. The week before they sing a Family Mass, both
sections of the Choir are combined at the 7pm rehearsal on Thursday evening so
that they can practice with each other and the accompanist. The choir is directed by
Robert Todd.
Click here to download the registration form to your computer as a WORD document.
You can then open the file, enter the information, and email the completed file to the
Music Office at music@holyfamilystpete.com
If you do not have WORD on your computer, you can download the form in .pdf format
here. Complete the form by hand and return the hard copy to the Music Office.
Cantors
Holy Family is fortunate to have dedicated singers who are willing to spend time in
individual preparation as leaders of singing for our public worship. Because of the
leadership involved in this ministry, an audition and the ability to read music are
required. Cantors are provided with music and materials in advance and are
afforded the opportunity to rehearse with the Music Director. If you would be
interested in assisting the parish by serving as a Cantor, (especially for the 7:30 A.M.
Mass on Sundays!), please contact Robert Todd. (l-r) Susan Carr, Bill Cote, Susa Hanks,
Steve Novak, Pat Hilley, and Angela Kelly. Not pictured: Edna Nielsen.
Click here for the Children's Choir calendar
Our parish also has a Children’s Choir which is open to all children in the parish who
are registered either in Holy Family School or Religious Education programs, grades
3 through 8. The Children’s Choir sings once a month during the school year, usually
at the 5:00 Saturday afternoon or 9:00 Sunday morning Mass; for the parish Festival
of Lessons & Carols; for the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass; First Communion, and other
events in the life of the parish.
The children have the option of attending an afternoon rehearsal on Mondays (3:00 –
3:45,) or an evening rehearsal on Thursdays (7:00 – 7:45.) They only need to attend
one rehearsal or the other, not both. The week before they sing a Family Mass, both
sections of the Choir are combined at the 7pm rehearsal on Thursday evening so
that they can practice with each other and the accompanist. The choir is directed by
Robert Todd.
Click here to download the registration form to your computer as a WORD document.
You can then open the file, enter the information, and email the completed file to the
Music Office at music@holyfamilystpete.com
If you do not have WORD on your computer, you can download the form in .pdf format
here. Complete the form by hand and return the hard copy to the Music Office.
Cantors
Holy Family is fortunate to have dedicated singers who are willing to spend time in
individual preparation as leaders of singing for our public worship. Because of the
leadership involved in this ministry, an audition and the ability to read music are
required. Cantors are provided with music and materials in advance and are
afforded the opportunity to rehearse with the Music Director. If you would be
interested in assisting the parish by serving as a Cantor, (especially for the 7:30 A.M.
Mass on Sundays!), please contact Robert Todd. (l-r) Susan Carr, Bill Cote, Susa Hanks,
Steve Novak, Pat Hilley, and Angela Kelly. Not pictured: Edna Nielsen.
| Read Bill Cote's Confessions of a First-Year Choir Member! |
Click HERE for the
photo gallery of the
choir's year-end party
photo gallery of the
choir's year-end party
Our Adult Choir sings at the 11 A.M. Mass from mid-September through the Feast of
Pentecost. They also sing for Christmas, Holy Week, and other major festival
occasions in the life of the parish. The Choir maintains an extensive repertoire of
modern and traditional choral music to complement our liturgies. Rehearsals are
on Wednesday evenings at from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. The ability to read music, though
helpful, is not required. For more information, please contact Robert Todd.
Pentecost. They also sing for Christmas, Holy Week, and other major festival
occasions in the life of the parish. The Choir maintains an extensive repertoire of
modern and traditional choral music to complement our liturgies. Rehearsals are
on Wednesday evenings at from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. The ability to read music, though
helpful, is not required. For more information, please contact Robert Todd.
Folk Group
Our Folk Group sings year-round at the 9:00 A.M. Mass and is directed by Ms. Pam
Ferguson. Their website can be seen at Ms. Ferguson's TeacherWeb Home Page
Our Folk Group sings year-round at the 9:00 A.M. Mass and is directed by Ms. Pam
Ferguson. Their website can be seen at Ms. Ferguson's TeacherWeb Home Page
Adult Choir (Click here for the choir's calendar.)
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