Join the Music Ministry

St. Catherine Adult Choir

Membership is open to all singers who choose to share their faith through the gift of music, in particular, the singing of hymns and choral music. The choir sings on Sunday’s at the 9:15a.m. mass and for other Holy Days such as Christmas Eve and Holy Week Liturgies. Rehearsals are on Thursday evening from 7:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. in the Church.

Adult Handbell Choir

The Adult Handbell Choir is open to those who are proficient at reading music.  We ring at least twice a month, once at each worship site, September through June, as well as for Christmas Eve, Holy Week Liturgies and other special occasions that may occur throughout the year. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 7:30p.m. to 8:45p.m. at the St. Richard site.

Contemporary Music Group

Directed by Ken Hand

All singers and instrumentalists who enjoy spirit-filled style of traditional and modern Christian songs are welcome to join.  The ensemble provides liturgical music twice a month; once at each worship site on an alternate basis. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 7:15 pm – 8:45 pm at alternating sites during the school year.

Children’s Choir

Administrated by Ken Hand

Children in 3rd to 8th grades who like to sing are welcome to join.  Rehearsals of 35 minutes will take place at each site toward the end of religious education classes at each worship site. The young choir participates for monthly Masses from October to April and offers their angelic voices to the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass and the early January Epiphany Concert.

Youth Bell Choir

Directed by Ken Hand

Children from 4th to 8th grades are welcome to learn the basics of ringing handbells. Members will be trained to develop skills of reading musical rhythm and handbell technique. Rehearsals Thursdays at 6:30 pm. Opportunities to ring simple selections for a future Mass, Christmas Eve and the Epiphany Concert will be encouraged.

Cantors

Directed by Jim Skalos, Diane Rudolph and Ken Hand

The role of the cantor is to lead the congregation in song during the Liturgy, including the psalm and the gospel acclamation. Cantor should have a pleasant singing voice, collaborating with the organist, and be comfortable speaking announcements and singing in front of a congregation.

Instrumentalists

Any instrumentalist who has trained and has advanced playing skills is invited to assist in leading music at mass. Your musical presence can greatly enhance our worship experience. Contact Jim Skalos for more information.

St. Richard Adult Choir

Directed by Diane Rudolph

Membership is open to all singers who choose to bear witness to their faith through choral music. This group sings at most 10:00 masses, occasionally at the 5:00 Saturday mass, and high holy day masses. Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. from mid-September to mid-June in the church.

Grace Notes Women’s Ensemble

Directed by Diane Rudolph

All women of strong faith who love to sing are invited to join. This group will sing several times each year. All practice materials are provided in advance. One rehearsal is scheduled before singing at mass.

Joyful Noise Men’s Ensemble

Directed by Diane Rudolph

An opportunity for men who cannot make a weekly commitment to the Adult Choir to sing with other men of our parish. All music and practice materials are provided in advance. Will be scheduled to sing on an occasional basis, according to the member’s availability. 

St. Richard Schola Cantorum

Directed by Diane Rudolph

Membership requires a strong musical/vocal background.  Repertoire is very challenging. Singers are invited by the director or join through audition. The group sings at Mass seasonally.