MUSIC MINISTRY
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Music ministry
At Sacred Heart, we believe that music is an enriched expression of faith by the faithful in the Mass. It is a form of prayer and praise to God for all He has given us and for making us His people, and is an invitation to all who hear it to more deeply participate in the Mass, the mystery of the Blessed Sacrament, and to go out and make Disciples of all nations.
Our music ministry seeks to fulfill this mission and purpose by integrating minds and hearts to create beautiful music for the liturgy that also guides both choir and congregation to more deeply participate in the Mass and the mystery of the Blessed Sacrament. In the words of St. Paul, "I will sing praise with the spirit, but I will also sing praise with the mind," (1 Corinthians 14:15).
If you are interested in joining the choir, please contact Zachary May at zacharymayslp@gmail.com
Please note: You do not have to committ to singing at every mass to join any of these ministries. We would love to have you for whatever availability your schedule allows, and Katie will work with you to make it easy to participate for you. -
Traditional choir
Our traditional choir sings from our hymnal. This group is for those who prefer older music that the church has been used to. This group sings in SATB and is accompanied by organ and piano. Although we call this a "choir" it is open to all instrumentalists.
Age Group: High School and Adults
Sings at: 4:00p.m. and 8:30a.m. mass and holy days of obligation
Regular
Rehearsals: 6:00p.m. Monday evenings (will resume Sep. 30)
Summertime
Rehearsals: None
Audition: None -
Praise and worship team
Our praise and worship team sings modern-Christian songs in a worship style. This group is for those who prefer a more free and vulnerable type of worship. For contemporary masses, the congregation follows along to the music with a program. Instead of a traditional SATB style of singing, harmonies are created specifically for each song, and singers will switch on and off from singing melody and harmony.
Age Group: 9th-12th grade and adults
Sings at: 10:30am mass, First Friday Holy Hours, and Holy Days of Obligation
Regular
Rehearsals: 7:30p.m. Monday evenings
Summertime
Rehearsals: 9:30am on Sundays
Audition: Required -
lifeteen worship team
This is very similar to our praise and worship team, but is specifically for our lifeteen mass. This group is open to singers and instrumentalists.
Age Group: 6th-12th grade and young adults
Sings at: Purpose Mass at 5:00pm Sunday Evening (1st Sunday of the month, starting October)
Rehearsals: TBD
Audition: Required -
Childrens choir
Our childrens choir is for our musically inclined kids looking to get started in church! The childrens' choir sings for four masses each year and our Christkindle Market. There are 3 rehearsals for each mass, and children must make at least 2 in order to participate. They do not have to participate in all four masses to participate in one.
Age group: K-8
Sings at: see below "Children's Choir Flyer"
Rehearsals: see below "Children's Choir Flyer"
Audition: None