The Music Ministry consists of all those elements which provide musical support for all liturgies, consisting of:
·Individual singers (cantors);
·ensembles (Contemporary and Traditional Choirs, quartet of section leaders);
·and instrumentalists (organists/accompanists, wind and woodwind, strings, etc.)
The Ministry serves during all weekend Masses; Holy Days of Obligation (Mary, Mother of God, Christmas, etc.); non-obligatory community worship (Ash Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday), special liturgies and paraliturgies (Penance Services, Stations of the Cross), and sacramental events (First Communion, Confirmation, Matrimony, Funerals). Experience is appreciated, but not necessary; training is provided.
Rehearsals are:
- Contemporary: Mondays at 1900-2000 hours at Woodlawn Chapel, and just before the 0930 Mass at Belvoir Chapel – for more information, please contact Kathy Moakler, 703-625-9765, or at [email protected]
- Traditional: Wednesdays at 1930-2100 at Woodlawn Chapel, and 0845-0910 just before the 0915 Mass at Woodlawn Chapel. - for more information, please contact Ron Duquette, 703-362-5373, [email protected]
- Cantors rehearse just before their respective Mass. (POC: Ron Duquette)