St. Cecilia —Patron Saint of Musicians
Music Ministry
In the words of St. Augustine, those who sing, pray twice! So, when we lift our voices in song, we’re not just following a ritual or performing a tradition. We’re engaging in an act of love, a deeper form of prayer. As we harmonize our voices in our churches and our homes, let us embrace the profound truth that in our singing, we’re praying twice! COTI is blessed with a community that loves to sing. COTI has many opportunities to get involved in music ministry whether it’s vocally or playing an instrument.
Children’s Choir is open to children 2nd grade through middle school. We rehearse on Thursday nights at 5:30pm for an hour. The Children’s Choir leads worship once a month (rotating Masses) from September through June.
Youth Choir: Open to middle through high school kids. Youth Mass is the second Sunday of each month at 5:30PM. Rehearsal begins at 4:30PM. Instruments are welcome!
Saturday Night Choir (5:30pm Mass) is open to all (high school and beyond). We lean more towards worship and praise music at this Mass vs traditional. Rehearsal is at 4:30pm on Saturdays.
Sunday Mass Choirs (9am and 11:30am) are open to all (high school and beyond). Sunday Masses offer a mix of both traditional and worship and praise music. Rehearsals are Thursday nights at 7:00pm.
Any questions can be directed to Jean DePiro who leads our English Music Ministries.
Juan Rodriguez leads our Spanish Masses and will be happy to meet with those who want to join.
Music Ministry News
It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Spring has sprung, the kids are almost out of school, the flowers are blooming and the temperatures are rising. Why not drop in for a choir rehearsal and meet some new friends? We welcome new choir members (both singers and instrumentalists) to all Masses. Remember - those who sing, pray twice (extra bonus!). Rehearsal dates are as follows:
June - 4th and 18th (Children's Choir at 5:30pm; Adult Choirs at 7pm)
July - 9th and 23rd (Children's Choir at 5:30pm; Adult Choirs at 7pm)
The Children's Choir sings monthly at Masses beginning in September. If your child is interested in joining the Children's Choir (2nd grade thru Middle School), the summer is a great time to get their feet wet in learning new music, mass parts, etc. before we start up in the fall.
I am also seeing if there is interest in a Funeral Choir. This is a great opportunity for retired parishioners who do not want to make the weekly commitment for rehearsals but love to sing.
Please contact Jean DePiro (jeand@incarnationparish.org) with any questions. Thank you!
Carnegie Hall Choir - February 2023
