…a faith-filled community for all cultures and ages dedicated to building the Kingdom of God … (OLPH Parish Mission Statement)
Our mission is to lead the assembly in sung prayer (the Mass) and help facilitate parishioners’ full, active and conscious participation at Mass through music.
Requirements:
1. Some music literacy desirable but not required
2. Have a pleasant personality and work well with others
3. Be familiar with the rites of the liturgy
4. Be available to serve at regular Masses and special liturgies and services (i.e. holidays, Holy Days of Obligations, etc.)
5. Attend weekly practices and arrive promptly at scheduled time.
6. Have a decent, trainable voice.
7. Willing to serve at the Parish's Minsitry Fairs, parish fundraisers, etc.
8. Participate in liturgical workshops, spiritual enrichment programs, and retreats as may be deemed necessary by the Pastor or Diocese.
Musicians:
- are expected to be skilled in their instrument well enough in order to compliment the choir smoothly and with an even balance of sound and dynamics.
- must be able to instantly modulate keys and notes during mass in order to adjust to the different vocal ranges of the various choirs.
- are responsible for their own practice/training to meet these criteria apart from the regular choir practice which focuses on the voices.
Responsibilities:
1. Upkeep of personal music binder or music books (Breaking Bread Book)
2. Help with set up and clean up.
3. Straighten up the chairs, pick up water bottles and music sheets after practice and respective Mass.
4. Arrive at least 30 minutes before Mass starts to practice with pianist and assembly.
Music Ministry Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) - PDF
Contacts for each Mass:
Saturday 5 pm - Stephanie Belaski
Sunday 7 am - Karen Tessier
Sunday 9 am - Aunty Josie
Sunday 11 am - Ace Tui
Sunday 5 pm - Perfecto
If you have any questions or would like to join any choir please contact Ace Tui, Chairpeson of the Music Ministry, at 808-723-1543 and email: estui@hotmail.com.
