SACRED MUSIC AT ST. MONICA
Take a Worship Aid
as you enter the church for weekend Mass!
Worship aids are at all the church entrances. They contain the music for the Responsorial Psalm and any other music for Mass not in our hymnal, as well as translations of Latin that the choir or cantor is singing. Please avail yourself of these each weekend Mass to have the fullest understanding of what is being sung in the Mass. After Mass, please return them to the entrances. Thank you!
Let's Sing With the Pope!
Learn to sing the Latin responses in a fun interactive video series led by Domincan priest Fr. Robert Mehlhart, OP, so that you can watch Papal Masses and sing with Pope Leo XIV!
Latin is our Church's official language, and it unites us with all the Catholics around the world. No matter whether you are classically trained or can't carry a tune in a bucket, your voice is important part of the Christian liturgies.
At 19:00, you can hear the ancient chant:
"Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat."
Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands."
Podcasts about Sacred Music
Download the Relevant Radio App today and rediscover the beauty of sacred music!
Square Notes podcast episodes
Season 1, Episode 1– An Archbishop’s Reflections on Sacred Music – with Archbishop Alexander K. Sample
Season 1, Episode 5 – The Spirituality of Gregorian Chant – with Fr. Cassian Folsom, OSB
Season 2, Episode 1 – Sacred Music and Sacred Silence as Powerful Spiritual Medicines – Part 1 with His Eminence, Robert Cardinal Sarah
Season 2, Episode 2 – The Worship of God: The Heart of the Mission of the Church – Part 2 with His Eminence, Robert Cardinal Sarah
Season 5, Bonus – The Role of Beauty and the Church’s Sacred Music in the Spiritual Life, Intro to the Catholic Institute of Sacred Music – with Dr. Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka
Season 6, Episode 7 – Your Questions, Answered: Liturgical Q&A about Sacred Music – with Christopher Carstens
Season 6, Episode 13 – What is Sacred Music, & Why Does It Matter? with Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone
Music Ministry Groups
Contact Director of Sacred Music, Jessica Roberts at jroberts@stmonicamish.org
to find out how to develop and share your music gifts with the parish!
10:30 Choir
Rehearses Wednesdays, 7-9 PM
Sings on Sundays at 10:30 AM Mass
Volunteer choir of music-enthusiasts and professionals. The choir sings a wide variety of choral pieces regularly at the 10:30 am Sunday Mass and for special events and concerts throughout the year. Repertoire is selected from a variety of sacred music genres and composers from the early church to the present day.
Cantors
Saturday 4:30pm
Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am
Training provided.
All those who have some musical experience and a pleasant voice are encouraged to prayerfully consider this ministry! Ability to read music, or a willingness to study and practice, is required.
Instruments
Sunday 10:30am Mass
Also for Praise & Worship, Taizé Prayer Services, and other times.
Instruments enhance our musical worship and praise as Psalm 150 commands!
Children's Choir
Christmas Seasonal Choir
Rehearsal & Mass schedule TBA!
Open to children and youth of the parish to engage with their Catholic faith and serve at Catholic liturgy. Choristers explore the vast treasury of sacred music and share their talents at Mass, while developing their singing and musicianship skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Praise & Worship
Fourth Thursdays 6 pm, Second Sundays 4 pm
Contemplative, contemporary praise & worship music.
Fourth Thursdays 6pm (August-May).
Contact Sean Scott (leader) for details about how to join: spscott82@gmail.com
Second Sundays 4 pm, led by Jen Havard - contact her to get involved: jenjenwh@gmail.com
Accompanists (organ/piano)
Our parish is blessed with many wonderfully talented musicians. If you would like opportunities to accompany a choir, play Mass, or other opportunities, please contact Jessica.