PARISH ADULT CHOIR

Women, men and teenagers (16 years of age or older) of the parish, if you love to sing and want to lead others in prayer at Mass with your voice as part of a group, we invite you to join the choir. The ability to read music is helpful, but not a prerequisite to joining. In addition, no prior choir experience necessary. We really enjoy singing together too! Come join us!     

Choir Practice

Wednesdays at 6:30pm

September through May

Masses

Choir members receive a schedule listing all dates for rehearsals and Masses at which the choir is to sing. In addition to weekend Masses, the choir also sings for special occasions as well as the following liturgies throughout the year: 

Thanksgiving Day Mass    Christmas Eve    

Triduum: Holy Thursday/Good Friday/Easter Vigil

First Holy Communion    Confirmation

PARISH CANTORS

Having the call to be a cantor is being called to be a minister of song, a very rewarding ministry.  A cantor’s role is a very important one because the cantor leads the congregation not just in singing, but also in sung prayer. The word ‘Cantor’ derives from the word ‘cantare’ meaning ‘to sing’. The Hebrew word, however, is ‘hazzan’ which requires the person to have great faith. Adults and youth ages 13 or older who feel they have a calling to serve in this capacity are encouraged to take the leap and share their talents with their parish family.    

Cantor/Musician Meetings

Parish cantors and musicians attend scheduled meetings throughout the year. The purpose of these meetings is for you, as cantor, to be able to learn and know your music thoroughly and to be well prepared to lead the congregation in the singing at Mass.  

Cantor Training and Preparation

Every new cantor will have the opportunity to ‘shadow’ a seasoned cantor. This has proven to be very beneficial. If you do not come with cantering experience, shadowing someone else for several weeks will help you become comfortable in front of the congregation before you actually lead the singing on your own.

The Parish Music Director is also available to help each cantor learn and rehearse all music at a mutually convenient time, prior to the day of Mass. As a cantor, you will be learning music and practicing on your own time so that you are confident when the time comes to lead the congregation at Mass.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP ENSEMBLE (CWE)

Organized in the winter of 2005, the parish’s contemporary music group was originally called, ‘Teen CME’ (Contemporary Music Ensemble) with parish youth, at the heart of this ensemble for many years. After some reorganization in 2019, this group became what is now the parish ‘Contemporary Worship Ensemble’ known as CWE, and consists of adults that lead our 10:30am Sunday worship once a month. 

CWE Practice & Masses

Thursdays at 6:30pm One scheduled Mass per month at 10:30am 

September through May September through May

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ST. JOSEPH’S MISSION CHURCH CHOIR

Under the leadership of Shirley Boyle, members of St. Joseph's Mission Church Choir in Cordova, sing for the 8:00am Mass every Sunday. Rehearsals are scheduled accordingly. Please contact Shirley if interested in singing in this beautiful church. Shirley’s email is: [email protected]

HISPANIC MUSIC MINISTRY ENSEMBLE

Members of this group rehearse weekly and provide music for the Saturday evening Spanish Mass, as well as other special occasions. The parish Hispanic Music Ministry Ensemble also joins the Parish Adult Choir during Holy Week to play and sing for the bilingual Triduum liturgy.

If interested in singing with the Hispanic Music Ministry Ensemble, discuss your interest in joining with the group’s leader(s) after Mass Saturday evening. 

Practice

Thursdays at 7:30pm

Mass

Saturdays at 7:30pm