Music Ministry
God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song.
God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises.
(Sing To The Lord: Music in Divine Worship. 1)
Adult Choir
Weekly rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 7:30 - 9:30 pm in the Church.Immediately following rehearsal we gather for food and fellowship in the gathering area. We invite junior high (seventh and eighth grade) and high school students to join the fun in Adult Choir. The full Adult Choir sings and participates in the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Liturgy. We gather at 9:45 a.m. in Annunciation Chapel for a brief rehearsal.
Ensembles
Small group ensembles are featured at the Saturday, 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Liturgies. Men's Ensemble, Women's Ensemble and Teen Ensemble sing at weekend liturgies once every month and are called on to sing for many special Liturgies throughout the year.
Bereavement Choir
Dedicated singers join in an ensemble for every Funeral Liturgy celebrated at St. Gabriel's. This aspect of our ministry brings comfort to grieving families during a very difficult time. Bereavement Choir rehearses 45 minutes prior to the start of the Funeral Liturgy.
Youth Choir
Youth Choir rehearses on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in the Church. Young parishioners in grades four through eight are encouraged to be a part of the Youth Choir. They lead the assembly once a month, usually at the Saturday, 5:00 p.m. Liturgy and join the Adult Choir for all special liturgical celebrations.
Kevin Donahue at mus626man@aol.com
Kelly Donahue, Wedding Music Coordinator at keldona@aol.com