Music Ministry
"He who sings prays twice." -St. Augustine
The Mission of the Music Ministry at MMOC is to support and energize the celebration of the Liturgy. In a spirit of encouragement, we welcome, engage, and empower all who possess a love for music to share their talents in the praise of God!
Come and join the song! If you love to sing or have other musical talents, we would love to have you join us! Read more about opportunities, below.
List of Services
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New Life ChoirList Item 2
Provides music leadership and sung prayer at funerals for those gathered. Limited rehearsal time, generally we meet 30 minutes before funerals. Some daytime and weekend availability is helpful.
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Sunday ChoirList Item 3
Supports and energizes the congregation every other Sunday at the 10:00 am Mass as well as some Holy Days and special liturgies. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, September to May.
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Small Group
Meets for periodic weekend Masses and for other services, the small groups come together to lead the congregation from the front. This group meets for a short rehearsal immediately before the liturgy they are singing. .
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Children's Choir
Meets for Christmas and Easter to join the Sunday Choir in leading the congregation in praise-filled song. Members of the children’s choir range from 5K to 6th grade. No additional rehearsal is required.
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Handbell Group
Meets to play for a few Masses during the year, based on availability and schedules. Rehearsals are held the five weeks prior to the weekend they are going to play. We will rehearse in April to prepare for the First Communion Mass in May. Members of the Group are in third grade and older.
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CantorList Item 1
Proclaims the Psalm in song and leads the congregation in sung prayer only at weekend Masses and other services. It is important that the cantor has an ability to sing, to read music and to inspire the congregation to sing.
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Song Leaders
Leads and engages the congregation only when the choir is also singing. They announce and confidently let the congregation know when to start singing (with help from the director and the choir). No solo singing is required.
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MusiciansList Item 4
MMOC is always looking for talented instrumentalists to share their gifts with the congregation. Whether you play piano, flute, trombone, or any other instrument we would love to have you join our team of talented musicians.
There are many musical opportunities available at Mary, Mother of the Church, from a traditional Sunday Choir with weekly rehearsals to smaller ensembles that rehearse only before Mass to cantors and song leaders. Several ministries require limited commitment. For any questions or to be added to a list for upcoming opportunities, contact Mary Jo Lium.