Music
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The Mass is a celebration in the real sense of the word. Music and singing are of the utmost importance in every liturgical celebration. Music and singing give the rites solemnity, dignity, and beauty. And they give joy and spiritual uplifting to all who are celebrating.
The primary task of the choir is to lead, guide and enable the whole assembly to celebrate and sing the praises of God.
Choir members are expected to be able to sing well, to love singing in worship and to be available to train and practice, and to lead the celebrations in church at the appropriate times.
The choir has a ministerial role in the Church. To play and sing in the celebration of the liturgy means service. Therefore, the Choir is at the service of the Congregation, the people of God. Its purpose and task is to lead and help, to animate and support, to encourage the full participation of the congregation.
Music serves and strengthens liturgy enabling all parishioners to praise God in song at weekly liturgies, holy days, weddings, and funerals. The six choirs are accompanied by combinations of organ, piano, guitar, and other instruments. Cantors sing in tandom with choirs when needed. For help in discerning which Choir is best for you please contact:
June Esquilin
931-552-3015
[email protected]
Chancel ChoirA small group who sing for regularly scheduled and special liturgies
Stella McKnight
931-378-0301EXALT!
A mixed ensemble of instrumentalists and vocalists who lead us with contemporary Christian music.
Danny Chartrand
931-920-2868
[email protected]
MIXED CHOIRA choir of men and women ages 18 and up, singing in English for Sunday liturgies and more.
June Esquilin
931-552-3015
[email protected]
Teen Choir
A choir of young people in grades 9 through 12 sings for Sunday and other liturgies in the year.
Stella McKnight
931 378-0301
Children's ChoirA Choir made up of children, grades 3 through 8, sings for Sunday and other special liturgies.
June Esquilin
931-552-3015
[email protected]
