THE "ENGLISH" CHOIR
provides music at the 11:30a.m. Mass in the Upper Church.
Rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings. This choir, vested
in traditional choir robes, sings more traditional
and classical pieces in English and Latin, however, contemporary pieces are also presented. The choir sings from the
choir loft, although one piece is sung from the sanctuary, accompanied by piano.
Director: Mr. Steven LaPlante, M.Mus
CANTORS
lead the community in prayer, even when the choir is present. Cantors are trained by the Director of Music.
A sepate rehearsal is required for those who minister as cantor, separate from weekly choir rehearsal. Cantors also vest in
traditional choir robes. Cantors also proclaim the Psalm from the Ambo.
Director: Mr. Steven LaPlante, M.Mus
THE FOLK GROUP
provides music for the 10a.m. mass and leads music from the sanctuary. Piano,
Guitar and Flute accompaniment enables the assembly to sing hymns from Oregan Catholic Press' Music Issue. Traditional
hymns are sometimes adapted and given a new beat in order to preserve the music history of the church. These hymns are
usually taken from J.S. Paluch's Seasonal Missalette or provided on a Worship Program. English style hand bells are
used during Advent and Lent to accompany tradional hymns such as O Come, O Come Emmanuel, Attende Domine, and even the Gregorian
Chant, Agnus Dei.
Directors: Pastoral Associate John Fruner.
THE MONTHLY PRAISE AND WORSHIP MUSICIANS
lead the assembly in lively songs used weekly as part of our Charismatic Prayer Group. Being exposed to not only
Roman Catholic hymn sources, this monthly experience inspires congregants of all ages. Hymns are provided on a
Worship Program and are sung to the accompaniment of electric guitar and accordion.
Directors: Pat and Connie Costagliola.
THE "ITALIAN"CHOIR
provides music at the 11:30a.m. Italian Mass in the Lower Church. Drawing most of its hymns from La
Famiglia Cristiana: Nella Casa del Padre, the choir leads music from the sanctuary, vested in choir robes.
Weekly rehearsals are held each Monday at 8p.m. in the Lower Church. The "Italian" Choir provides Organ accompanied
music for English-Italian bilingual Masses as well as major feasts of the parish, joining with the "English" and "Spanish"
Choirs.
Director: Mr. Tony Vigilante
THE "SPANISH" CHOIR
leads music at the 10a.m. Spanish Mass, in the Lower Church. Using Oregon Catholic Press' Flor y
Canto, the choir sings from the sanctuary, vested in choir robes, to the beat of accoustic guitars, bass
guitars, bongos, and keyboard. Hymns are also provided on Worship Programs featuring the rich Latino heritage of regional
Spanish hymns sung throughout Latin America and South America.
