Music Ministry

"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of immeasurable value, greater that that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as sacred melody united to words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy."
-Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy. Second Vatican Council, 1963

"God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each uman person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises."
-Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship. USCCB, 2007.
 

Upholding music as a "necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy," St. George Catholic Church maintains a vibrant Music Ministry. This ministry is comprised of various ensembles that aim to support and enhance our community's sung prayer. It is this sung prayer that is used as an instrument for our community's full, conscious, and active partcipiation in our liturgies.

Our primary music enseble is the people of God. This means that all who gather to worship God are called to lift our voices together in song. Additionally, those with particular musical gifts are called to lead and enhance this sung prayer. Do you have a musical gift to share with our community? If so, consider joining an ensemble.

At St. George, our Adult Choral Ensemble sings for the 9:30 Mass on Sundays, major holy days and holidays, and presents concert programs throughout the liturgical year. Weekly rehearsals are schedulded for both ensembles. Reading music is not a must, but a true willingness to learn with a deisre to praise God in song with the ability to carry a tune.  All are welcome to consider being a part of the choir, but we are especially in need of some male tenor and bass voices.
 
The St. George Youth Choir participates in our parish liturgies by singing once a month at our Family Mass and in our Music Ministry's seasonal concert programs throughout the liturgical year. We foster a love of music and of God through the classic hymns of our faith and contemporary pieces as well. All those interested, please visit link via the side tab.

Various instrumentalists provide collaborative support and accompaniment for these choral ensembles. 

If you are interested in learning more about how to contribtute your time and talent through our Music Ministry at St. George, please contact Joe Smaldino, Director of Music and Liturgy.