The Music Ministry at St Elizabeth Ann Seton strives to serve the Church in two ways. Firstly, by their participation in the Mass, worship is uplifted, glory is given to our Creator, and the beauty of the Mass is made more apparent. Secondly, music ministry allows people who have been given similar gifts to have an opportunity to come together to pray, sing, and build relationships with one another.
The choir is currently in their summer season. However, this does not mean that the choir stops singing! We are still singing at one Mass a week. For anyone uncertain about joining choir or wants to sing when there is less pressure, the summer is a great chance to get involved! For more information on how to join the choir between now and the end of August, contact Nate Herr at [email protected] .
The choir is currently in their summer season. However, this does not mean that the choir stops singing! We are still singing at one Mass a week. For anyone uncertain about joining choir or wants to sing when there is less pressure, the summer is a great chance to get involved! For more information on how to join the choir between now and the end of August, contact Nate Herr at [email protected] .
"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of inestimable value, greater even than that of any other art. The main reason for this pre-eminence is that, as a combination of sacred music and words, it forms a necessary or integral part of solemn liturgy" (Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 112). The composition and singing of inspired psalms, often accompanied by musical instruments, were already closely linked to the liturgical celebrations of the Old Covenant. The Church continues and develops this tradition: "Address . . . one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart." "He who sings prays twice" (Eph 5:19; St. Augustine, En. in Ps. 72,1:PL 36,914; cf. Col 3:16).
– Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1156
– Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 1156