The entire worshipping community of Sacred Heart exercises a ministry of music through its participation in singing. There are certain members of the community, however, by virtue of special interest and gifts, who seek to encourage the sung prayer of the people by providing musical leadership at liturgy.
At most of the weekend and Holyday Masses, the invitation to sing is extended by cantors. The qualifications sought in a cantor include a strong, pleasant singing voice, music reading ability, and poise. Cantors, by virtue of the visible leadership role, are expected to commit to continuous training and growth.
The Adult Choir leads the singing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday, September through June, and at special liturgies that include the Christmas Eve Midnight Mass and the Easter Triduum. Weekly rehearsals are on Thursday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Membership is open to any interested singer of at least high school age.
Anyone interested in participating as a cantor or member of the Adult Choir should call the Parish Office at 410-833-1696, or send an email to parish@shgparish.org and leave a message for Barbara Lambert, Director of Music.
The Contemporary Music Choir leads the singing at the Noon Sunday Mass year round and at special Christmas and Easter liturgies. Weekly rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 9 p.m. Anyone of at least high school age is welcome.
The Children's Choir begins in October and ends with the Sunday after Easter. The children sing once a month at the 12:00 Mass and at the children's Christmas Eve Mass and Children's Easter Mass. The choir accepts all childrren 2nd grade and up. They rehearse on Sunday mornings in the Mother Seton Room from 10:00 am to 10:40 am. For more information call Carole Truitt (410-549-2147.
