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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

May the peace of the Lord be with you all this day and week ahead.  It has been interesting to see some of the parish bulletins of late.  Many of the parishes in the Archdiocese are planning Summer Vacation Bible Events, with many of them involving music.  I am sure that involves some of you in various ways.  More planning and more ministry. 

This week’s scriptures certainly gave us a chance to reflect profoundly on just why we do what we do.  “Who do you say that I am” is a very direct question which permeates all aspects of our ministry.  We say who Jesus is in so many ways through our interactions with colleagues, parishioners, parish staff, and, most importantly, in our music.  We as music ministers are so blest to be able to share this awareness we have of Jesus in so many creative ways.  We pray to be lead by the Holy Spirit to reveal this Jesus in the many ways we minister in our churches.

Las escrituras de esta semana ciertamente nos dieron una oportunidad de reflejar profundamente en justo por qué nosotros hacemos lo que hacemos. "Que le hace dice que soy" es una pregunta muy directa que penetra todos los aspectos de nuestro ministerio. Decimos quién Jesús está en tantas maneras por la interacción con colegas, los parroquianos, el personal de parroquia y más importante en nuestra música. Nosotros como ministros de música son tan benditos poder compartir este conocimiento que tenemos de Jesús en tantas formas creativas. Oramos para ser plomo por el Espíritu Santo de revelar a este Jesús en las muchas maneras que atendemos en nuestras iglesias.

Please keep in mind Anne Merenda, Linda Phillips, and Elaine Spencer who are ill and in need of our prayers.  We also pray for those who have or will be experiencing transitions in their ministerial life.  We also pray for those parishes who will experience transitions with new pastors and administrators. 

The next Friday at Denny's will be at 12:15 on June 25 at the Denny's on Pine Grove Street in Port Huron. Come, share, and hear about the new Roman Missal and its impact on our ministry.

May God bless you this week in all that you do

Louis

Some of you have called and emailed about the upcoming New Roman Missal and when it will be used.  The beginning of the use of the New Roman Missal will be the first Sunday of Advent.  In the meantime the Archdiocescan Worship Commission will be putting together a plan for us to implement the changes that will happen. There are some good materials on the USCCB websight as well as the FDLC website which will give you as a minister some background and understanding.  All of us will be impacted by the changes. The more we know the better we can communicate with the people we work with. 

You can find more information about the Roman Missal at the USCCB website.

 

NPM Convention Planning

 The Core Committee and the many volunteers who are aiding them in the preparation of the Convention continue to ask for your prayers and support in the work leading up to the NPM Convention. They have been working very hard to create the best convention ever.  Below are some ways you can help:

 

Equipment

Equipment Manager John Laginess writes of particular needs for some Special Events. Please see if you can help with:

  • 3 sets of Handbells with table pads and table music stands
  • 2 portable sound systems with 6 channel mixer and speakers
  • Microphones with cords and boom microphone stands
  • Long ¼” patch cords
  • 2 floor flood lights for prayer room
  • A large conductor’s music stand

Anyone who has any of these items that would be willing to let us borrow them should contact me directly by email (Lajiness.john@aod.org) or phone (248-470-2058)

 

Convention Choir

Nancy Deacon, Director of the Music for the Liturgies of the Convention is asking for more men to balance out the Choirs for the Eucharist, Opening and Closing Events.  If you can help, please contact her at 313-883-6300, ex.227 or at Deacon.Nancy@aod.org.

Download rehearsal schedule

 

Hospitality

Volunteer Coordinator Annette Wright, is still in need of Hospitality Volunteers for Sunday.  If you can help her, please contact her at organnette28@yahoo.com  or call her at 586-453-2112.

 

It's not too late to register!

If you are unable to help, please consider coming to the Convention as a participant. It is not too late to sign up for one day or the whole event.  This is the first time in twenty-nine years the NPM Convention has bee in Detroit.  It could not be easier to get some formation, updating and meet and greet other musicians in ministry like yourself.  You could take a car load of people for one day, two days or the whole event.  Please check out the offerings by going on the web site npm.org.  Everything is there that you would need to sign up and see what subjects would interest you, your cantors, choirs instrumentalists, pastors, deacons and worship leaders.  Truly there is something for everyone.

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  • Full Time Musician and Liturgist: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Temperance. Please send resume to Kialacci@bex.net
  • Part-Time Musician: Resurrection Parish in Canton is looking for a part-time musician. Three weekend Masses. Responsible for three, play for two. Weddings and Funerals are seperate fees. Conact David Reed at 734-646-4329.
  • Full Time Music Director: St. William Parish has 2250 families, with full program. Liturgical competency and a bachelor's degree required; master's or equivalent preferred. Salary within AoD guidelines. Please send resumes to Rev. Michael Savickas, 531 Common St., Walled Lake, MI 48390.
  • Director of Music: St. Joseph Parish in Dexter seeks a Director of Music to coordinate liturgicla music, direct several choirs, and work with the pastor and Spiritual Life & Worship Committee in planning vibrant, spirit-filled liturgies. St. Joseph is a growing, active parish of 1300+ families and a pastoral staff of five. Degree or certification in or experience in Pastoral Liturgy and Music preferred. Salary and benefits commensurate with degree and experience. Position begins July 1. Send resume by May 30 to Fr. Brendan Walsh, 3430 Dover, Dexter, MI, 48130. For more information, call 734-426-8483.
  • Music Director: Seaway Chorale and Orchestra has an opening for Music Director and is taking resumes for the job through July 24. You can find job description and application information at www.seawaychorale.org. Resumes can be sent to seawaychorale@yahoo.com.

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 our 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. Thanks Aaron Kaleniecki  akaleniecki@gmail.com / 313-575-0642
  • Piano for Sale--Upright Kawai piano for sale. Five years old, in excellent condition. Contact Johnny Kash for more information at kashsspp@gmail.com