Music (especially song) is a core feature
and expression of our humanity. When experienced in worship, it offers us
repeated opportunity to engage in the “full, active & conscious
participation” to which the liturgical reforms of Vatican II call us. Music Ministry at Saint Thomas More acts as
servant to our liturgies – offering diversity in expression and experience for
the purpose of building up the Body of Christ.
Adult Choir
- Open to singers ages 14 and older
-
Season runs from October through Pentecost
- Sings for scheduled 10:30 am Sunday Masses, Christmas
& Easter Solemnities
Expectations for Participation:
- Regular
worship at STM
- Attendance at scheduled rehearsals during Choir Season
- Wednesday evenings in the church from 7-8:30pm
- Regular Participation in scheduled Choir Liturgies
To join or for information, contact Mary Ann
Sexton (Adult Choir Director): msexton@morecommunity.org or leave a message at 651-227-7669 x 306.
Youth Choir
- Open to singers in grades 3 – 8 from public, parochial and private
schools
-
Season runs from October through May
- Sings at scheduled 4:30 pm Saturday or 10:30 am Sunday Masses (approx. 9 times per season)
Expectations for Participation:
- Regular worship at STM
- Attendance
at scheduled choir rehearsals during Choir Season
- Wednesday afternoons – in the church from 4:15 – 5pm
- Regular Participation in scheduled Youth Choir liturgies
To join or for information, contact Eli Pollock (Youth
Choir Director): epollock@morecommunity.org or leave a message at 651-224-4836 x 334.
Cantor Ministry
- Open to qualified singers ages 12 and older
-
Scheduled in rotation with other cantors throughout
the calendar year.
- Sings for weekend liturgies, Christmas, Easter & Occasional
Feasts
Expectations for Participation:
- Registered Member of STM Church Parish
- Regular worship at STM
- Participation in one of the parish choirs (Adult or
Youth)
- Demonstrated Skill in Ministry Performance
- Attendance at annual in-service
training session for STM Cantors
To join or for information, contact Dana McCarthy
(Director of Liturgy & Music): dmccarthy@morecommunity.org or leave a message
at 651-227-7669 x 306.
Festival Choir
Open to singers ages 12 and older
Join with regular members of STM’s Adult Choir to sing
for:
- 10:30 am Mass on Christmas Day
- 10:30 am Mass on Easter Sunday
- 10:30 am Mass on Feast of Saint Thomas More
Expectations for Participation: You’re going to have a WONDERFUL time!
Watch Bulletin for Invitational Announcements with
information regarding rehearsals
Instrumentalists
strings, woodwinds and brass
Join with other musicians to support and enrich the music
of the liturgy.
Expectations for Participation:
- Regular worship at STM
- Attendance at rehearsals (scheduled as needed)
To join or for more information, contact Dana McCarthy
(Director of Liturgy & Music):
dmccarthy@morecommunity.org or leave a message at 651-227-7669 x 306