Help the congregation lift their voices to the Lord!
MUSIC MINISTRY
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
“Sing a new song to the LORD, for he has done marvelous deeds.” Psalm 98:1
MUSIC NOTES – MAY 2025
What is the main purpose of the music at Mass?
It is evident that singing plays an important role in the Mass, but we find the answer in Sacrosanctum Concilium, which was the main document on the liturgy from the Second Vatican Council. It states that the purpose of sacred music is for “the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful” (SC 112).
Speaking of singing, our adult choir has two more Masses left before taking a break for the summer –
May 25 at the 9 a.m. Mass (with rehearsal at 7 p.m. on May 19)
June 22 at the 11 a.m. Mass (with rehearsal at 7 p.m. on June 16)
If there are any returning college students back in town, or if you would just like to give the choir a try, we would love to have you join us! Come give praise and glory to God!
Feel free to email john@risenchristchurch.org with any questions.
The Adult Choir sings every Sunday (but not the 2nd Sunday of the month) at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, September through May. The Adult Choir will also sing at the 9:00 a.m. Christmas Mass.
Rehearsals are on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. start when there is a Marian Monday presentation. We are structuring the rehearsals such that it will be accessible for those with no prior musical experience while still being challenging for longtime musicians. For all parishioners 18+.
This is a great opportunity for growing in community and glorifying the Lord through music!
Join our St. Joseph Men’s Choir!
This is a lower commitment choir that meets roughly once a month for rehearsals, and sing at 4 Masses throughout the year: the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Palm Sunday, Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Feast of the Holy Family.
This a good fit for those looking to get involved with more time constraints. Rehearsals will be scheduled so that men can also participate in the Adult Choir.
This is a great opportunity for growing in community and glorifying the Lord through music! For men 18+.
The Children’s Choir for 1st through 8th grade boys and girls sings the second Sunday of each month at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, from October through May. The Children’s Choir also sings at the 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass and at the 9 a.m. Easter Mass.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. from September through May. Rehearsals will include activities from the Ward method, which helps children develop musically and become well trained in solfège singing.
A great opportunity for children to develop in musical knowledge!
Children's Christmas Orchestra
We will have a Children’s Christmas Orchestra, for children in grades 4 through 12, who have at least one year of experience playing an orchestral instrument. Join other students from the parish in playing Christmas music together.
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays at 5:30 – 6:20 p.m. from September through December.
Gathering interest – Youth Choir
We are gathering interest in a youth choir (7th-12th grade), please fill out the form if interested!
This group will sing at the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Sundays, and rehearsals will be Sundays before Mass at 4:45 p.m.
