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St. Mary Parish Music Ministries fosters a reverent, universal worship through prayer, incorporation of timeless Church tradition, and observance of the direction of ecclesial authority. St. Mary has several ensembles with participation by faithful of all ages and skill levels.

This site serves as a source of regular updates and choral resources for St. Mary choristers, and as a hub to build awareness and understanding of the art of sacred music in the St. Mary community.

Coming in Advent 2011 to a Church Near You

Posted August 20th, 2010 in categories General

The New Roman Missal (3rd Edition) will be implemented in Advent of 2011. Here is the announcement and the FULL STORY.

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Posted August 17th, 2010 in categories General

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Assumption of Mary

Posted August 11th, 2010 in categories General

This Sunday brings a pleasant rarity: The Solemnity of the Assumption. We will be singing the Gregorian Salve Regina after Communion as a devotional hymn to Mary.

Speaking of Gregorian Chant, we will be kicking off our choir season on September 8 with a rehearsal and a reception to follow. As for the schola, I’d like to keep this ensemble very small, so membership in this group will be by invitation only. If a choir member exhibits the attitude, work ethic and good technical singing for blending in a small group, he or she will be invited to audition for the group. You have to be a member of the St. Mary choir to be considered for the schola.