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SACRED MUSIC AT ST. MONICA

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“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 sacred song united to the words, it forms a necessary or integral part of the solemn liturgy.”​

“The purpose of sacred music [...] is the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful.”

 

Sacrosanctum Concilium, § 112

(Vatican II Constitution on Sacred Liturgy)

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."​

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Podcasts about Sacred Music

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Download the Relevant Radio App today and rediscover the beauty of sacred music!

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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.

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