Music Ministry

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Members of the St. Paul Parish music ensembles.

The St. Paul music groups consist of musicians and singers who love to sing and/or play music, especially as a contribution to the liturgy.

Joining together at the 2010 Pentecost Sunday 10:30 am Liturgy

The Sunday 8:30 am group. (front row): MaryAnne, Fe, Atilia, Ashley, Laura (back row): Emil, Gene, Michael, Willy (not pictured: Mary and Beth)

The Sunday 10:30 am group. (front row) Lisa, Ashley, Belle, Tracy, Dustin, Andrew (back row) John, Bruce, Rob (not pictured: Patricia, Reggie)

The Saturday 5:30 pm group - Bruce, Agatha, Lisa, Julie

Elaine Marley - Our esteemed organist.

"Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship"

This document is a guideline on everyone's musical role in the Catholic liturgical and sacramental celebrations.

The liturgy is a dialogue between the congregation and the celebrant. The congregation's responses are sometimes spoken words, sung phrases, moments of silence and gestures. Without these responses, the Sacred Liturgy celebration is not complete. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has put together a document called "Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship" which explains and gives guidelines on the roles of music, musicians, clergy, lay ministers, and congregation in the liturgical and sacramental celebrations. This is a must read for everyone interested in learning about how music is valued in the Catholic liturgy.