In every heart, there is a song. Music is a profound and divine medium, connecting us to heaven, to beauty, and to each other. Our parish choir is a testament to the beauty and unity of our faith community. We warmly invite you to be a part of our wonderful Music Ministry.
In the sacred tradition of our Catholic faith, music holds a profound place in our worship, and your voice can be a radiant addition to this tapestry of devotion. By joining the choir, you become a vessel through which our communal worship is lifted to heaven, a sacred offering resonating with the essence of our Catholic faith.
Whether you are well-versed in choral singing, or new to the art, we would like to extend our invitation to join us. Our voices blend together, not only in song, but in a bond of faith that unites us as one Catholic family.
The choir which leads music at the 8 am Sunday Mass rehearses Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 pm. The choir for the 10 am Mass rehearses Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9 pm. Instrumentalists are welcomed to the 8 am Mass.
We invite you to be part of this sacred tradition. Please contact: Kathy Fitzpatrick, Director of Music, 301-332-7733, [email protected].
The Traditional Choir consists of adult volunteers who sing a wide variety of choral music during the 10 am Sunday Mass on the second and fourth Sunday of the month, September through May/June.
Also serves on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday morning. Combines with the Contemporary Choir for Thanksgiving, Holy Week, special feast days, and Parish celebrations.
Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7:30 – 9:00 pm September through May/June.
Membership requires a pleasant singing voice and a regular ongoing commitment of talent and time to rehearsals and Masses.
The ability to read music is not required but helpful.
Handbell Choir
· Open to: Adults and Youth in 6th grade and up
· Rehearsals: Sundays at 1:15 pm
Children’s Choir (Newly Forming)
· First Meeting: · Our first rehearsal has taken place, but we still welcome new members to join us!
· Open to: Children of the parish in 3rd grade and up
· Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 5:00 pm in the Parish Center Music Room
The choir will sing at the 8:00 am Mass on the last Sunday of each month and/or special liturgies like Christmas Eve.
Open to Singers age 13 – 19.
Open also to Instrumentalists age 13 – 19 with a minimum of 4 years experience on their instrument (audition required).
They serve once a month at the 12 noon Mass, Christmas Eve, either Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday, and Confirmation.
Rehearsals are on Sundays from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm, except on the days they serve at the Mass.
Ability to read music is a plus but not required.
Audition required. Serve on a schedule.
Volunteer position for weekend / Holy Day Masses.
1 weekday rehearsal for weekend Masses
Compensation for Weddings and Funerals for those with vocal training.
The Contemporary Choir consists of adult volunteers who sing music of a more contemporary nature with piano and other instruments.
Currently split into smaller ensembles to serve on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the 8 am and 12 noon Masses.
Also serves on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday morning. Combines with the Traditional Choir for Thanksgiving, Holy Week, special feast days and Parish celebrations.
Rehearsals include both ensembles on Thursday nights from 7:30 – 9:00 pm September through May/June.
Membership requires a pleasant singing voice or ability to play an instrument and a regular ongoing commitment of talent and time to rehearsal and Masses.
The ability for singers to read music is not required but helpful.