Updated Substitute List

  • October 22: Friday at Denny's in Sterling Heights at 12:15 p.m.
  • October 24: Concert in Memory of Andrew Clark, 4 p.m. at Our Lady of the Lakes, Waterford
  • November 7: The French Connection, a recital celebrating the St. Jude Pilzecker Organ, Joe Balitreri and Louis Canter, organ. St. Jude Parish, Detroit, at 3 p.m.
  • November 7: Sundays at St. Al's Concert Series, 2 p.m.
  • November 7: We are oneconcert, 4 p.m. at St. Aidan in Livonia
  • November 14: St. Cecilia SingChoral Festival, 3 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
  • November 15: Evening Prayer with Music from Taize at 7:30 p.m. at National Shrine of the Little Flower

Dear Friends,

We have many things to be grateful for when it comes to serving the Lord in music.  Nothing can remind us of that more than when we lose one who has been a leader in the ministry.  It was with much sadness that we learned of the passing of Sr. Shirlee Hoski last week.  She was for many of us a great example of what it meant to be and live the pastoral musician journey.  She mentored many people and reminded us of the dignity of our ministry.  While we remember her life and good works, it is good for us to reflect on the many gifts we have been given by God and the opportunities we have to share them.  They are precious gifts, which breathe the very breath of God, only to be given back to Him in our praise, prayer and celebrations.  Let us continue to thank God for the gift of music in our lives and in the lives of one another who share the ministry.  We take Sr. Shirlee's example of being a true troubadour for Jesus.

We ask one another for prayers as we continue on our faith journey together.  Truly we are pilgrims on a journey who need the love and support of each other to bolster our faith and our commitment to ministry, and to witness through the gifts God has given us.   May this be a blessed week for all of us.

Queridos amigos,

Tenemos muchas cosas que agradecer cuando se trata de servir al Señor en la música. Nada nos puede recordar a más de eso, entonces, cuando perdemos uno entre nosotros que ha sido un líder en el ministerio. Fue con mucha tristeza que nos enteramos del fallecimiento de Sor Shirlee Hoski la semana pasada. Ella fue para muchos de nosotros un gran ejemplo de lo que significa ser y vivir el viaje músico pastoral. Ella mentor de muchas personas y nos recordó la dignidad de nuestros ministeros. Si bien recordamos su vida y las buenas obras, es bueno para nosotros para reflexionar sobre los muchos dones que nos ha sido dado por Dios y las oportunidades que tenemos que compartir. Ellos son un regalo precioso que respirar el mismo aliento de Dios sólo para ser devueltos a Él en nuestra alabanza, la oración y celebraciones. Vamos a seguir gracias a Dios por el don de la música en nuestras vidas y en las vidas de unos a otros que comparten el ministerio. Tomamos ejemplo Sor Shirlee de ser un verdadero trovador de Jesús.

There is a special concert in honor of Andrew Clark which will be presented at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish located at 5481 Dixie Highway, Waterford, this Sunday, October 24 at 4 p.m.  This concert is being presented by Frances Brockington, Norah Duncan IV, Dennis Tini, and Johnny Kash, among others, to raise funds to help with the future of the family, especially his boys.  For further information, please call 313-237-5782.

The next Friday’s at Denny’s is this Friday at the Sterling Heights Denny’s on Hall Road near Lake Side Mall.   We begin at 12:15 and it would be great to see many of you there.

Peace and all good to you,
Louis

The Archdiocesan Worship Commission is putting together resources to aid in the transition and implementation of the new Roman Missal. Please keep looking here for more information.

 

New Resources:

  • You Will be My Witnesses, published by Liturgial Press under their Psallite section.

  • NPM has posted recordings of chants on their website. These are designed for priests, deacons, and musicians to learn and/or teach the music found in the new Roman Missal. For each sung part of the Mass, you will find an MP3 recording and a .pdf of the text with musical notation. You may freely download and use these files for your own parish or personal use.

We Are One Concert

November 7 at 6 p.m.
St. Aidan Parish, Livonia
$10 adults/$5 youth (5-17 years)
For more information, call 313-596-7103 or visit www.aodonline.org/weareone

 

Mass Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Joined Together In A Community of Love"
10 a.m., Monday, January 17, 2011
When we speak of Dr. King and his living legacy, we must realize that his vision was also Christ's vision. A real community where love is at the center of all we do. The Black Catholic Ministries of the Archdiocese of Detroit would like to invite the entire Body of Christ to join us as we together try to build a community of love. This year's celebration has been designed to involve both the schools and the parish communities.

The certification process has been finalized. The brochure can be downloaded below. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Dan Gonos at 313-596-7312 or gonos.daniel@aod.org.

Download this Adobe PDF file Download Certification Brochure

 

Seven-Session Webinar Series:
Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship

Each one-hour webinar explores a major theme or section of the U.S. bishops’ official guidelines on music in the liturgy, Sing to the Lord. The highly-qualified presenters—recognized and experienced leaders in the field of liturgy and music—will help you get beneath the surface of Sing to the Lord, and they will offer insights that will make a difference in your ministry.

Choose the session(s) you’re most interested in or sign up for the entire series. Register at the same time for all seven sessions and receive a generous discount of more than forty percent!

 

November 11, 2010

The People Who Make Music

Sr. Kathleen Harmon, snd de n

January 13, 2011

Choosing Music for the Liturgy

Mr. Jim Wickman

February 17, 2011

Enculturation and Liturgical Music

Rev. Mark Francis, csv

March 17, 2011

Chant in Parish Worship

Rev. Anthony Ruff, osb

April 7, 2011

Preparing Music for Sunday Mass

Dr. Patrick Gorman

May 12, 2011

Preparing Music for Sacraments and Other Liturgical Celebrations

Dr. Judy Bullock

You can register as an individual or as a group (parish members only). If you register for multiple sessions and as a group, fees per person per session can be lower than $10! Go to STL Webinars.

I am suggesting that we meet at the Seminary to view the webinars together.  It will be a great way to share ideas and tips regarding the materials.  I have already secured the space. Another chance to gather together and share.

 
  • Full-Time Musician and Liturgist: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Temperance. Please send resume to Kialacci@bex.net
  • Part-Time Music Director: St. Alfred Parish is seeking a part-time music director who has excellent organ and vocal skills.  Responsibilities include: 3 weekend liturgies, holy days, weddings, funerals, weekly school liturgies, as well directing an adult and a children’s choir. Please send resume to: Fr. Henry Sands at henrysands@yahoo.com , or fax to the parish office at 313-291-2733 by October 8th.
  • Organist/Choir Director: St. Dunstan in Garden City has an immediate opening for a Organist/Choir Director. Background in Gregorian Chant required. The parish has a large Rogers organ. Responsible for one Saturday and two Sunday Masses as well as weddings, funerals, and devotions. Send cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference to fdlacuesta@saintdunstan.org. For more information, contact Fr. Don A. LaCuesta at 734-425-6720

Are you looking for resources or equipment? Do you have surplus materials that someone else could use? Contact pastoralmusic@aod.org to put a listing in the Digital Swap Meet!

  • I'm looking to find some old church microphones... probably those that have been sitting in a closet for nearly 50 years. Primarily RCA branded microphones.  They might have models numbers such as 44dx, 77bx,  etc.   akaleniecki@gmail.com / 313-575-0642
  • Items Wanted: St. Aloysius and St. Patrick Churches received two Hammond organs but both need Leslie speakers. If your church has an old Leslie laying in the corner somewhere, we could make use of it. If you have any model Leslie that is not in use, please contact Aaron Kaleniecki at 313-575-0642 or akaleniecki@gmail.com to discuss. The speakers can be in any condition.
  • Items Available: 62 Worship Hymnals (Congregational), 34 Worship Hymnals (Choir edition), and 24 choir robes, beige color and various sizes. Yours for a minimal donation. Contact Fran Helner at Sacred Heart Parish, Dearborn, 313-278-5555 or fhelner@shparish.org