MUSIC MINISTRY

Folk Group

The St. Anthony’s Folk Group was established in May 1985, and currently provides music for the 9am Mass each week. Because of the portability of our instruments, we are also sometimes called on to provide music at church events which occur outside the confines of the building, such as the summer beach mass and the barn mass in December. The primary goal of this group is to enhance the worship experience of parishioners. Our purpose is not to entertain, but to encourage those at Mass to feel moved to participate in the worship through song. We feel that, as St. Augustine said, “To sing is to pray twice”. Membership is open to anyone who has a desire to praise the Lord in music and song. We are very fortunate to have some excellent musicians in our midst. Due to busy schedules, rehearsals are held only when necessary or requested.

Organists

Currently we have two organists who provide music at the 4pm Saturday and 11:30am Sunday Mass, but we are in need of substitute organists. At present there are no soloists or organized choirs at those services, and this is an area which we would like to see addressed. If you have talents in this area, and would be willing to use them to assist us in praising the Lord, please call.

Instrumental Ensemble

At certain special events during the year, St. Anthony’s presents music by instrumental ensembles. Most notably, music for the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is provided by a 20-25 piece orchestra comprised primarily of youth within the parish. On occasion a brass ensemble or other small group is utilized. If you have completed two years of lessons on your instrument, you are invited to audition.

Contact:	Sharon Valites	549-5994	Music Ministry Coordinator & Instrumental Ensemble Director
	Bud Brachmann	549-6742	Folk Group