When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then we thought we were dreaming. Our mouths were filled with laughter; our tongues sang for joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The LORD had done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us; Oh how happy we were! — Psalm 126
Cantors & Organists
Assist at Mass upon successful audition with the Director of Music for Saturday 5 pm Vigil Mass, Sunday 9:30 am, and 11 am Masses.
YOUTH CHOIRS
Christmas & Easter Choirs
Children grades 2 to 12 are welcome. Maximum of 40 singers. Watch the bulletin for registration details.
Rehearse for Christmas Mass at 6:30 pm each Wednesday (negotiable) from the end of September to Christmas.
Rehearse for Easter Mass during Lent.
The Christmas choir sings at an early afternoon Vigil Mass.
Easter choir sings on Easter morning.
St. Patrick School Choir
Students at St. Patrick School and Home School Students in third grade and above who are available for rehearsals and Masses are welcome.
Rehearse 8:10 to 8:55 am each Friday during the school year.
Assist at 9 am Mass on Fridays, Holy Days, First Holy Communion, May Crowning, and the school graduation.
ADULT CHOIRS
9:30 Choir: Our main Sunday Choir. Rehearse at 8 am each Sunday, assist at 9:30 am Sunday Mass, as well as evening Masses for Holy Days of Obligation, Confirmation, First Holy Communion, and the Liturgies of the Easter Triduum.
Repertoire includes the broad range of excellent Catholic liturgical music including contemporary and classical styles.
Psalm 23 Choir: Rehearses as needed, assist at funerals as needed.
We invite those who are available during the day to assist at Funeral Masses.
Extraordinary Form Mass (Latin Mass) Schola: Sing seasonally for 12:30 pm Extraordinary Form Mass (Missa Cantata). Pratices occasionally on Thursday evenings.
Repertoire includes chant and polyphony. Contact Music Director.
If you enjoy singing or playing an appropriate instrument and would like to contribute your talent to the parish liturgies in this special way, please contact the Director of Music, or contact the parish office at 540-785-5299.
If you would like any of the musicians to assist for a wedding or other special event, please contact the Music Director as soon as possible!
If you would like to use the choir loft, please contact the parish office first.