The Music Ministry enriches our liturgical celebrations through beautiful and thoughtful music, encouraging a deeper connection to faith, worship,  and community.  Music promotes the “full, conscious, and active participation” of the faithful in the liturgy. If you are interested in becoming  a part of  this ministry  as  a  choir  member,  or  if  you  would  like  additional  information, please contact Christopher D’Amato, Director of Music, at cdamato@sjnp.org or stop by the choir loft after Mass.

Choir

Our  choir  consists  of  parishioners  who  offer their time, talent and service to our parish community. The choir enhances the Christmas Midnight Mass,  Holy  Week  Liturgies,  and  other  sacred  events,  such as the Sacrament of Confirmation. We always welcome new singers. If  you  love  to  sing  and  would  be  interested  in  joining, watch the bulletin for the schedule of rehearsals. No need to have the most gifted voice;  a  choir  is  always  greater  than the sum of its parts.  The music at all times is prayer, not a mere performance. Musical expertise and performance  experience  therefore  are  not  requirements,  just  a  willingness to learn and attend rehearsals. Choir members always have a great, reserved seat for Christmas and Easter!

Cantors

Cantors share their musical talent by leading the congregation in song and praise. As music ministers, we have the opportunity to use  our gifts  to  sing  God’s  word  in  the  psalms  and  hymns.  In  this  role, we share in the long tradition of our Church: “praying twice” – as Saint Augustine described prayer in song. If you have musical talent and are interested, please reach out to the Director of Music.

Instrumentalists

The  music ministry is also looking for musicians of any intrument – wind, string, and yes – percussion! With training, the instruments can be used in a Mass setting or special services. If you play any instrument and have a desire to play for the community of St. Joseph, we would love to know.

 

Wedding Music

    Wedding Mass: Please follow this link to begin the music selection process and to view important information about your wedding music   Wedding Mass Music Selection

     Wedding Ceremony (not full Mass): Please follow this link to begin the music selection process and to view important information about your wedding music:                                                          Wedding Ceremony Music Selection

Funeral Music 

Please follow this link to select funeral music: Funeral Music Selection