Music Ministry

Do you enjoy praising God through music? Consider being part of the St. Patrick Music Ministry team and help us make a joyful noise. As music ministers, we lead the congregation in song during worship. Whether you sing or play an instrument such as the organ, piano, guitar, bass, flute, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, violin, percussion, or handbells, we offer a variety of opportunities for you to share your talents.

Schedules

LitPlans

Choir

School Mass Plans

Funeral Mass Plans

Schola Cantorum

Mass of Renewal

Mass of St Ann

Georgian Chant

Adult Choir

This group sings for the 4:30pm Saturday evening Mass September thru June. Rehearsal is held in church every Wednesday evening from September – June.

  • 7:30pm – 9:00pm during Ordinary time
  • 7:00pm – 9:00pm during Advent and Lent.

Sunday Morning 9:30 Mass Contemporary Ensembles

These groups sings every other week for the 9:30am Sunday morning Mass.
There are two (2) different ensembles with two different rehearsal schedules.  Sunday morning from 8am – 9am just prior to the Mass at which they sing OR Thursday prior to the Mass at which they sing, from 7pm – 8:30pm.

Sunday Morning 11:30 Mass Cantor Mass

Various Cantors are scheduled for the 11:30am Sunday morning Mass. Rehearsal is held in the church basement at 10:30am prior to the Mass at which they sing.

Music Committee

The Music Committee meets every other month during the school year.
The music committee is responsible for making decisions regarding the planning and use of music for Masses. Time commitment is 1.5 hours every other month.

Resurrection Choir

The Resurrection Choir sings for many of our Funeral Liturgies.  Funeral Masses are held at 11am or 1pm.
Rehearsal is held twice a year from 10:30am – Noon on a weekday.

Handbell Choir

This group rings handbells for Mass on the following days:
  • Sundays during the Christmas Season
  • Various Sundays during Easter Season

Rehearsal is held on Wednesday’s 7-8:30 PM

No experience necessary ~ we will teach you everything you need to know!

Youth Christmas Choir

This group sings for the 4:00pm Christmas Eve children’s Mass. Rehearsal is held on Saturday mornings from 10:00am -11:30am from November – December excluding Thanksgiving weekend.

Psalmist Program

A Psalmist proclaims the Word of God, the Psalm, in song. The Psalmist may also be the cantor but does not have to be. Psalmists are required to prepare prior to their scheduled Masses.

Cantor Program

A  Cantor leads the congregation in prayer through song. The cantor may also be the Psalmist but does not have to be. Cantors are required to prepare prior to their scheduled Masses.

Saturday 4:30pm Vigil Mass Contemporary Ensemble

This group sings once a month for 4:30pm Saturday evening Mass.
Rehearsal is held on the Thursday prior to the Mass at which they sing, from 7pm – 8:30pm.

St. Patrick and Portland Pubic Schools are closed today (Friday, December 20, 2024) due to weather conditions.  There is no Mass, Adoration, meetings or events, the campus is closed.