the poetry of our worship. It is an integral part of our prayer. Singing out, like speaking up and reaching out, gives witness to our faith. Through the prayer of song, we express our faith with others around us in rhythms, in melodies and even with our bodies.  And remember; “He who sings, prays twice”

The Ministry of Music is alive within Holy Cross.

PARISH!  You are invited to take an active role in spreading the excitement of music within our parish family.

All of us, young and old, are encouraged to spread the ministry of music throughout our parish. I invite you to consider serving in the ministry of Music, whether as a choir member, cantor or instrumentalist.

If you have once thought about joining a choir, but don't know what to expect, why not come to a rehearsal or two and see how much fun you're missing! Consider joining the Choir when we start back up in September.

The Music Ministry is always looking for proficient instrumentalists to accompany the assembly in their sung prayer.

Whether you play a woodwind, stringed, brass or percussive instrument, the Music ministry welcomes you!

For more information, suggestions or comments, I welcome them at 753-4318 or at shasenour@sit-co.net

All Voice Choir
The All Voice Choir, accompanied mainly by organ and piano, leads the
assembly in song at the 8:45am Mass the first Sunday of the month and various
holy days throughout the year. All voices welcome.  This includes children, teens
and adults.  Summer vacation is after Easter Sunday till September. Though
traditional in nature, the styles of music that the All Voice Choir sings also include
everything from Latin to contemporary to gospel.

Rehearsals are held on the third Monday of each month, beginning at 7:00pm in
the church.  CD’s will be available for practice at home.


Youth Choir
This will be accompanied by guitars, piano, flute and other instruments.  The
Youth Choir  leads hymns the third Sunday of the month at the 8:45am  They
take a summer break from Easter till September.  The music consist mainly of
hymns from the contemporary or newer composers, but also may include
traditional and gospel music.  All youth, grades 5 through 12 are welcome.  This
includes youth from neighboring parishes.  

Rehearsals are on the second Saturday of each month @ 10:00am



Children’s Choir
The Children’s choir sings every second Sunday and is accompanied by guitars
or piano.  Like the other choirs, they also break for the summer.

Rehearsal are at Holy Cross.

Funeral Choir
To assist the bereaved at the time of their sorrow, the Funeral Choir sings at the
funerals at Holy Cross. All singers in the parish and from other parishes who are
available to sing at the time of the funeral are welcome.  

Rehearsals are held a half-hour before the start of the funeral mass.


Special Occasion /Seasonal Choir
Singers are invited to sing with the music ministry for various liturgical seasons
throughout the year, such as Advent/Christmas or lent/Easter. There are also
opportunities for singers to join the choir for a special occasion, such as for our
Golden Jubilee or a special celebration, such as Confirmation.

Cantor
The cantor leads us in the prayer of Music, just as the lector leads us in the
prayer of the spoken Word.  The cantor's role includes singing the Responsorial  
psalm and Gospel Acclamation as well as leading the assembly in all the sung
prayers and hymns of the Mass.

Instrumentalist
Instrumentalists and keyboard musicians are welcome to play every month or on
special occasions throughout the year. The Music Ministry is always looking for
proficient instrumentalists and keyboard musicians to accompany the assembly in
their sung prayer. Whether you play organ, piano, a woodwind, stringed, brass or
percussive instrument, the Music ministry welcomes you!