Music Ministries

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Choir Registration Information
Children's Choir Registration
Meet the Music Staff!
Sing to the Lord
Wedding Music Selections
Autumn Ordinary Time
2019 Fourth Quarter Cantor schedule
Advent 2019

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The mission of Music Ministries at St. John of the Cross Parish is to proclaim the gospel message through song by providing vibrant music for worship in our parish. The goal of the Director of Music Ministries is to develop a prayerful, singing assembly through preparation, education, celebration, evaluation, and personal ministry. There is an opportunity for every parishioner to participate: as a choir member, instrumentalist, cantor, or participant in congregational song.

Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness! – Psalm 100

JOIN US IN OUR MISSION!

Children's Choirs

Cherub Choir (Grades 1-3)

Directed by Mrs. Ann Bourjaily-Maney, accompanied by Mrs. Jessica Koch, meets on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the church.

Cherub and Youth choirs each sing once monthly at the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass and for special parish celebrations.

Youth Choir (Grades 4-8)

Directed by Mrs. Ann Bourjaily-Maney, accompanied by Mrs. Jessica Koch, meets on Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the church. Participants in this choir are eligible to receive training as junior cantors!

Cherub and Youth choirs each sing once monthly at the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass and for special parish celebrations.

5 Alive! Teen Choir

Contemporary Ensemble

Traditional Choir

Resurrection Choir

Cantor Ministry

Children’s Choirs

Cherub Choir (Grades 1-3)

Registration for the Children’s Choir is now open. Click here to register.

Directed by Mrs. Ann Bourjaily-Maney, meets on Wednesdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the church.

Cherub and Youth choirs each sing once monthly at the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass and for special parish celebrations. Enrollment is open throughout the year!

Youth Choir (Grades 4-8)

Directed by Mrs. Jessica Koch, meets on Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. in the church. Participants in this choir are eligible to receive training as junior cantors!

Cherub and Youth choirs each sing once monthly at the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass and for special parish celebrations. Enrollment is open throughout the year!

5 Alive! Teen Choir

Sings in a contemporary style each week at the 5 p.m. Sunday Mass and is accompanied by keyboard, percussion, guitar, bass guitar, and other instruments. Rehearsals take place at 4 p.m. before each liturgy. Drop-ins are welcome – no weekly commitment is required!

Contemporary Ensemble

This group of singers, drums, guitars, and other instruments sings the best in contemporary worship music weekly at the Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass and rehearses on Thursday evenings.

Traditional Choir

This 40-member choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings and sings choral classics along with traditional hymns, spirituals and gospel style music each Sunday at the 10:45 a.m. Mass.

Resurrection Choir

Leads singing at funerals and memorial liturgies. Any adult singer or instrumentalist whose schedule permits flexibility on some weekday and Saturday mornings is welcome and invited. Impromptu rehearsals take place prior to each individual funeral.

Cantor Ministry

If you are an experienced singer, lead our parish family in song at the weekend Masses. Some music reading ability is strongly recommended. For those who have never served as cantors before, spending a few months as a member of the Choir or Ensemble is recommended. If you have a pleasant voice and would like to receive training, contact Jessica Koch.

Instrumentalists

Do you play an instrument and want to get involved in parish music-making? Contact Ann Bourjaily-Maney or Jessica Koch to see if there’s a way we can help you offer your gifts!