Music In The Liturgy

Below is a list of the groups which minister on a regular basis, with the possibility of new ensembles developing depending on the availability of interested people. Please let us know if there is an ensemble not listed in which you would like to use your musical talents, and we will certainly work toward creating that opportunity for you and others with like interests.

For more information about the music ministries or to join a choir, please contact Director of Music Ministry, Dorothy Ybarra, at 210.696.0896, ext 215, or email at DorothyMY@aol.com.

Bereavement Choir

The Bereavement Choir is open to adult singers and musicians available during the day. Those who especially feel called to minister through music to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one are invited to join this group. There are no regularly-scheduled rehearsals, but there are occasional rehearsals called for the purpose of learning new repertoire. Participants are contacted when the need arises, and they minister as they are able.

Bilingual (Spanish) Choir

This group ministers at the 8:00 am Mass each weekend throughout the year and at special feast days and solemnities such as Our Lady of Guadalupe and Christmas Eve. It is open to singers and instrumentalists, from high school age through adult. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm. The ability to read and/or speak Spanish is helpful, but not required.

Contemporary Choir

This group rehearses on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm and is open to singers and instrumentalists of at least high school age through adult who wishes to minister at Mass on a regular basis. Members minister at the Mass of their choosing: 5:00 pm (Saturday), 10:30 am or 12:30 pm (Sunday). It is possible to vary the Mass at which one chooses to sing due to changes in one’s personal schedule. This group is the foundational group for the parish Christmas and Easter musicals, and also ministers on special feast days and other liturgies, such as parish reconciliation services.

Choir Schedules

Although choir times stay the same for the most part, please call the parish office to confirm dates and times if you are joining us for the first time:

In this group, members learn to play bells in coordination with each other to bring forth beautiful music. Members can be 10 or older and must be willing to learn to read music. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 7:45 pm, and commitment to regular attendance is needed. The group ministers throughout the year, particularly for special Masses.

This ministry is open to mature teens and adults who have a basic understanding of reinforced sound. Training is required, but can be arranged on an individual basis. Operators are needed at each liturgy on the weekends and for special liturgies throughout the week, and will be scheduled per availability.

Our orchestra group is open to those with intermediate skills in playing orchestral instruments (strings, winds, percussion) and at least two years of playing experience. This is a great group for those who have played in years past and would like to resume playing. The orchestra ministers throughout the year at Masses and serves as the foundation for the orchestral requirements of our parish Christmas and Easter musicals. Currently, rehearsals are on Tuesdays, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. During the school year, rehearsals are also available on Thursdays, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, allowing musicians to attend either one as their schedule permits.

This group is open to children at least 6 years old who have at least basic reading skills through youth 18 years old. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The group sings at the 10:30 Mass on the last Sunday of the month, at special Masses, parish musicals, and the Children’s Christmas Eve Mass.

Open to children, teens, and adults, this is a special way for people of all ages to evangelize the Word through involvement in our parish musicals, and offers either on stage or behind the scenes experience. Speaking and singing roles are auditioned in August (Christmas musical) and January (Easter musical). See Performing Arts under the Ministries heading.