As a parish family, through the power of the Holy Spirit, we will work to build God's Kingdom by creating opportunities for our parishioners, our community and our visitors, to encounter Jesus in a life-changing way, to set their hearts on fire with His love and to challenge them to become fully engaged disciples.
The Music Director is also responsible in planning the training for the Choir and Cantors to bring the worshiping community at Saint Anne - Saint Patrick parish more actively and fully into the Eucharistic Celebrations.
Cantors lead our congregation in song with hymns, psalms, and Mass parts at each weekend Mass and on Holy Days. Cantors must be confident in their singing ability, be able to professionally lead a congregation in song, and be willing to prepare all music in advance prior to Mass. Cantors rehearse at least 45 minutes before Mass with music director Liz Rossi. To become a cantor, those interested must audition and be at least 16 years of age.
Our choir sings at the 10:00am Sunday Mass throughout the year, and also at the Easter Vigil and Christmas Eve. The choir rehearses at 7:00pm on Wednesday nights in the Parish Center, and also at 9:00am before Mass on Sundays. All singers between the ages of 13 and 102+ of all musical abilities are welcome to join! There are no auditions required.
Our 6:00pm Sunday Life Teen Mass brings Christian contemporary into your Sunday worship. Teens between the ages of 12 and 18 enhance the music with their varying talents. We are looking for teen singers, pianists, drummers, guitarists… whatever your musical talent is you are welcome! Teens will prepare a mix of modern and traditional songs each week. The contemporary songs we cover are by artists such as Matt Maher, Chris Tomlin, and Hillsong, to name a few. This is a great opportunity for teens who have a passion for music to get involved in their parish community. Our Life Teen music ministry is involved at the 5:00pm Sunday Mass throughout the year. Those interested will have to meet with music director Liz Rossi prior to joining for a stress-free interview.