Saint Jude Choir supports the assembly in
song during Sunday Mass and at other principal liturgies. Members enjoy praising God in
song, ministering to the people of the parish, growing musically and spiritually, and
spending time together. They are of high school age or older. The choir sings at 9:00 a.m.
Mass and rehearses every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. from mid-September through Epiphany, and
from two weeks before Ash Wednesday through Pentecost.
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The Saint Jude Adult Choir and many of our young singers
participate in the Jubilee Choral Hymn Festival on January 9, 2000.
Photo appears courtesy of Today's Catholic
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In confident dialogue with the assembly,
cantors offer continuing formation, preparation, flexibility, artistry and musical support
as a gift of service to the people of Saint Jude Church gathered to worship. They are
singers of the psalms and responsorial songs. Saint Jude cantors combine year-round weekly
rehearsal with continuing musical, liturgical and spiritual growth. They are of high
school age or older.
The Children's Christmas Choir leads the
assembly in song at the Vigil Mass of Christmas, 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve. They rehearse
on Wednesday afternoons beginning in November. They also rehearse during the weekend
before Christmas.
Eucharistic ministers distribute the Body
and Blood of Christ at Mass or to the homebound, to those in hospitals, and to those in
nursing homes. Ministers must be a high-school Junior or older. Attendance at a yearly
training day of reflection is required.
The Funeral Choir serves grieving members of
our community with the gift of musical support. Members are available during the morning,
Monday through Saturday, and are invited to sing at parish funerals.
Instrumentalists support the singing of the
assembly and enhance worship through their musical artistry. They play at various times
throughout the year.
Lectors proclaim the Word of God at Sunday Mass and other
liturgies. Training is provided through a yearly series of workshops.
· Contact: Mary Pohlman at the Parish Office.
All Christians are called to prayer, fasting, and
almsgiving during the Lenten Season, a time of preparation for the celebration of the
Paschal Mystery. On the Tuesdays of Lent we join in prayer and reflection with the Elect
and those desiring to enter into full communion with the Church. The evenings begin with
a meal of soup, bread and water. At 6:30, all assemble in the Church
for a presentation, a time for silent reflection, and community prayer. The topic for each
session is chosen to challenge participants to live a more prayerful Lent and prepare for
the Triduum-the holy days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
The program is presented on Tuesday mornings following 8:15 Mass for those who cannot
participate on Tuesday night.
The Liturgy Committee strengthens the
liturgical life of our parish by applying the liturgical documents and the traditions of
the church to the needs and experience of the Saint Jude community. Members learn about
Catholic liturgy, develop a working knowledge of the liturgical documents, attend ten
monthly working meetings, meet for a Lenten evening of reflection, prepare and evaluate
the liturgical seasons, evaluate and promote the further renewal of parish liturgical
life, and promote the integral connection between liturgical prayer and living our
baptismal promises.
Parishioners may borrow a wide variety of
books and videos relating to the liturgical life of the church.
The Mission Choir sings every second year
for our parish mission. Singers, junior high age through adult, are invited to join.
Mission Choir members rehearse from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on the four Wednesdays preceding the
parish mission. It is important that all singers be at each rehearsal. The group sings for
each of the four evenings of the parish mission.
Sacristans assist with the setup of all
Masses, Sunday and weekdays.
Servers assist the priest during the Sunday Masses and at
8:15 a.m. weekday Masses. Boys and girls in Grade 6 through high school receive yearly
training.
There are two groups of young cantors: 1)
Saint Jude school students grades 2 through 8, rehearse each Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. when
school is in session. They sing for school Masses and are invited to sing for principal
liturgies of Triduum and Christmas. They occasionally sing for Sunday Mass. 2) Other young
singers rehearse and sing for Sunday Mass several times throughout the year.
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