♫ CHOIR TIME ♫ … “MAKE  A  JOYFUL SOUND”  (Psalm 100)

The choirs of the St. Rose Family of Parishes are now resuming their ministry of music.

The Adult Choir of St. Bernard rehearses on Sundays after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in St. Bernard Church. The choir’s first rehearsal will be Sunday, September 20, and will begin singing for the Sunday 8:30am Mass on October 4. The St. Bernard Guitar Group sings on the last Saturday of the month at the 4:30pm Mass, rehearsing 45 minutes before Mass. The St. Bernard Youth / Young Adult Choir sings on the first Saturday of the month at the 4:30pm Mass, rehearsing every week from 3:30pm to 4:30pm on a day to be determined. The Funeral Choir joins to sing for scheduled funerals as members are able, with no advance rehearsal.

The Choir of St. Joseph rehearses on Tuesdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the choir loft at St. Joseph Church. The choir resumed rehearsals on September 15, and sings for the Sunday 8:00am Mass, with a brief warm-up 10 to 15 minutes before Mass.

The Choir of St. Raphael will be announced soon

The Choir of St. Teresa will be announced soon.

The choir season generally runs through Pentecost (May 26, 2026), and possibly through the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (June 7, 2026). The style of music used in our liturgies ranges from traditional and classical to contemporary. This is a commitment on the part of choir members that is greatly appreciated. There is a possibility for part-time choir members to participate during the Advent/Christmas and/or Lent/Easter seasons. Please discuss this possibility with one of the music directors either in person or by email, as follows:

St. Bernard                 Ann Garrity                ann@strosefamily.org

St. Joseph                   Anna Wilson               anna@strosefamily.org

St. Raphael                 Mike Ahern                mike@strosefamily.org

St. Teresa                   

If you have not been involved with one of the choirs in the past, but have an interest in participating this year, feel free to join in one of the initial rehearsals and/or make yourself known to the director. The ability to read music is a benefit, but not a requirement. If you are a competent instrumentalist interested in sharing your talent, you also are invited to join a rehearsal or contact a director. Singers not otherwise involved at St. Charles are certainly welcome to join any of the other church choirs.

As in the past choir year, liturgies will occur this year allowing individual choirs to again “join forces” in combined sung worship. This could be a powerful and vibrant experience for all those involved.

Choir participation is a good opportunity to share your gift with our church community and in praise to our Lord. Thank you for your consideration.