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Music Ministry

Director of Music Ministry
Music Director - Melinda Voss

Asst. Director - Joanna Kula
Phone: 630-257-0100
E-mail: musicmin@stcyril.org

Choirs and Ensembles

SS. Cyril and Methodius has a place for EVERYONE to share their musical gifts with God and our community! Check out our many music ministries, and figure out how you'd like to serve. And don't worry about the time commitment because EVERYBODY HAS AN HOUR TO SHARE!


Celestial Choir
- High school age parishioners and up!
- Sings weekly for 10:30 Mass
- Rehearses weekly Thursdays 7:00 to 8:30 (new time!)

Polish Choir
- High school age parishioners and up who can sing in Polish!
- Sings weekly for 8:30 Mass
- Rehearses as needed

Family Choir (NEW!)
- Ages 1 to 101 * Children must be accompanied by a parent
- Sings twice a month for 5:30 Mass
- Rehearses 30 minutes before Mass

Angelic Ensemble (NEW!)
- Guitarists, Instrumentalists, and Singers - High school age and up
- Sings and plays for 12:00 Mass
- Rehearses second Wednesday of the month 7:00 to 8:30

Seraphim Choir
- Grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 - regardless of school (grade 5 just added!)
- Sings monthly for 5:30 Mass
- Rehearses weekly Wednesdays 4:00 to 5:00

Cherubim Choir
- Grades 3, 4, and 5 - regardless of school
- Sings monthly for 5:30 Mass
- Rehearses weekly Thursdays 4:00 to 5:00

Resurrection Choir
- Adults generally available during the day
- Sings for funerals as needed
- Rehearses occasionally

Brass Instrumentalists
- 7th grade to adult, with appropriate proficiency
- Play weekly for 10:30 mass
- Rehearse third (and occasionally first) Tuesday of the month 7:00 to 8:00

Woodwind and String Instrumentalists
- 7th grade to adult, with appropriate proficiency
- Play weekly for 5:30 and 7:00 Masses
- Rehearse third (and occasionally first) Tuesday of the month 7:00 to 8:00

Pianists and Organists
- 7th grade to adult, with appropriate proficiency
- Play for Masses or preludes as needed
- Rehearse as needed

Cantors
- High school age and up, with appropriate proficiency
- Sing for Masses as available and assigned
- Rehearse fourth Saturday of the month 11:00 to 12:30


Please Note: All adults over age 18 who participate in Music Ministry at SSCM, except for the Resurrection Choir, are required to comply with the Archdiocesan standards for working with children, including participating in a background check and the Protecting God's Children workshop.

Sacramental Music

Music is an integral part of our Catholic worship. It touches our souls and helps us to pray often in a more intimate and effective way than only the spoken word. Because of this, music is present at many of our parish celebrations other than weekly Masses.


Weddings
Wedding couples should contact the Director of Music at least two months before the wedding date to arrange a music consultation. If you would like special musicians to participate in your wedding, it is advisable to call even sooner. At your music consultation meeting, you will be able to hear many options of appropriate music for your wedding and choose music that suits your needs and desires. Call Anne Cromley at 630-257-0100 to arrange a meeting.

Funerals
Families arranging a funeral have the opportunity to meet with a Bereavement Minister to choose appropriate music (and readings) for the liturgy. The Bereavement Minister will guide you and provide you with appropriate options of music. The Resurrection Choir normally sings for funerals, accompanied by an organist. A soloist may also be requested if you do not want the Resurrection Choir.

First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation
Music plays an important role in all of these parish celebrations. Choirs are present at First Communion and Confirmation to lead the joyous solemnity. First Reconciliation is a more intimate moment, and a cantor and piano beautifully suit this special sacrament.

Anointing of the Sick
Music can heal us in our darkest moments and lead us to the light of faith and hope. Ministers of Care plan this communal celebration, and the Resurrection Choir sings music of healing and hope.
 

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