So much talent in this parish!

It has been a month since I officially began my music ministry at St. Therese. It is my joy to be here with you.

St. Therese has an abundance of musical gifts, and I am just now beginning to find out who you are. The adult choir is well-trained, very dedicated, and has a beautiful sound as it leads you in prayer at liturgy. The children's choir is really good....strong voices that are singing in two part harmony with also a lovely sound, under the direction of Vanessa Proulx. There are many quality guitarists, and flute, clarinet, rumors of trumpet and violin players. St. Therese is blessed! And very important are the cantors who proclaim the scripture through the responsorial psalm, and lead the assembly in every liturgy in the sung prayer of the Mass. St. Therese cantors are excellent! The first week I was here at St. Therese we had three funerals, and I was impressed by the Choir of Hope which comes together to support families in a very difficult time of the death of a loved one. This is an important ministry, and you do it so well!

Remember, all are welcome to join the music ministry. There is a place for your musical gift. Please refer to the previous blog writing for more information. The adult choir is actively recruiting for next choir season which begins in September. We especially need more sopranos and tenors, but also welcome altos and basses. We have 27 choir chairs....let's fill them up. The adult choir is open to all of high school age and above who can commit to a weekly Thursday rehearsal and singing on Sundays, Christmas, and Holy Week; and who can sing. You do not have to be able to read music.

We are now in the Easter season of Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed! It is also the month of May dedicated to Mary, mother of the risen Christ. The music will reflect especially the readings of Easter/Ascension/Pentecost, but at every weekend Mass in May a hymn will honor Mary.