Music Ministry
The entire worshiping community exercises a ministry
of music. Some members of the community, however, are recognized for the
special gifts they exhibit in leading the musical praise and
thanksgiving of Christian assemblies. These are the pastoral musicians,
whose ministry is especially cherished by the Church.
Music has been a cornerstone of worship at Our Lady of La Salette from
the very first days of parish organization. In keeping with
centuries-old Catholic tradition, we maintain several choirs of
dedicated volunteer parishioners. The choirs are charged with leading
all congregational singing as well as providing musical offerings on
behalf of those in God’s house. All worshipers at Our Lady of La Salette
are encouraged to lend their voices to those hymns, psalms, and portions
of the service that invite congregational singing.
The Choirs of
La Salette
THE YOUTH CHORUS is open to all young people in the parish in grades
three through Middle and
High School. The Chorus sings monthly and for the Christmas Eve Vigil
Mass and Palm Sunday procession. Practices take place Monday evenings
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in
the choir
room. Contact Mrs. Shirley Wigman at
(248)
399-3868 for further information.
THE ADULT PARISH CHOIR is open to all parishioners of High School age and
over. This choir leads the singing at the 11:30 a.m. Sunday Mass and for
special feast days and occasions from September through Pentecost
Sunday. The Choir rehearses Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
THE HANDBELL CHOIR is an inter-generational choir composed of youth and
adults that ring the parish’s 3 octave set of handbells approximately
once a month at Sunday Liturgies and on special feast days and occasions
during the year. Aspiring ringers are invited to join us for rehearsals
Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church. While the ability to
read music is helpful, it is not necessary to join this choir.
THE CONTEMPORARY CHOIR is an ensemble that leads in the singing at the
9:30 a.m. Masses and for special feast days and occasions September
through Pentecost Sunday. Vocalists and accomplished instrumentalists
are invited to join us for rehearsals Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in
the choir room.
FUNERAL VIGIL MUSIC MINISTRY is offered for those who wish to sing for
Vigil Services at local funeral homes when the need arises. Ideal for
those who for whatever reason can not commit to the nine month choir
season. Contact Mrs. Judy Du Long at
(248)
398-0032 for further details.
THE SCHOLA CANTORUM or “School for Singers” is for those parishioners
interested in training to become Cantors or Song leaders at our worship
celebrations. The Cantors lead in the singing of the Psalms and
encourage the congregation to sing in the absence of the choir. By
audition with the Director of Music Ministries.
Invitation
Consider this your invitation to take an active part by serving God and
your parish as a pastoral musician. Opportunities for participation are
available for practically every age level and skill.
For further
information on the available music programs of
the
parish
contact Mr. Rogers at
(248) 541-3762 extension 17.
or e-mail him at:
progers@lasalette-church.org