I will be putting an updated list together in the next week. Linda Phillips has been helping me with this important work, and will be out of commission for a while, so it will take me a bit of time to get this together.

Updated Substitute List

 

Dear Colleagues,
 
May our good God give you peace!
 
No doubt the readings of this weekend sparked many thoughts about following Jesus.  This sense of “you’re it,” as expressed in the First Reading, brought back memories of the game of tag.  Like Elisha, we were tagged by God when we were baptized and our gifts exposed.  We have been playing this wonderful spiritual game of “you’re it” ever sense.  We are daughters and sons of God, we are music ministers to promote the kingdom of God, we are called to witness the love God has for us, something we can never stop doing.  We are in it for the long haul.  With the grace of the Holy Spirit, we can endure and share this gift with all we meet.

De mayo de buena nuestro Dios os dé la paz!
Sin duda, las lecturas de este fin de semana provocó muchos pensamientos acerca de seguir a Jesús. Este sentido de "tu que" tal como se expresa en la primera lectura, me hizo recordar el juego de la etiqueta. Al igual que Eliseo, que fueron marcados por Dios cuando fuimos bautizados y expuesto nuestros dones. Hemos estado jugando este juego maravilloso de tu espiritual "que el" sentido nunca. Somos hijas e hijos de Dios, somos ministros de la música para promover el reino de Dios, estamos llamados a testimoniar el amor que Dios tiene para nosotros, algo que nunca puede dejar de hacer. Estamos en esto por el largo plazo. Con la gracia del Espíritu Santo, podemos soportar y compartir este don con todo lo que encuentran

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 Fridays at Denny’s will take place in Monroe.  This will be at the Denny’s on Dixie Highway, August 27 at 12:15 pm.  See you there, especially Monroe and Downriver  musicians.

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 Web site as well as the FDLC Web site, 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.

Check out WLP site for tastes of the new Mass settings:  www.singthemass.com  You will have a chance to see and hear what is coming up for us.  This will prepare us also for the NPM Convention, as so much of the publishers will be sharing what we will be using in the future!

 

NPM Convention Planning

We are two weeks away from the opening of the NPM National Convention.  It is exciting that we are hosting this event, the first time in twenty-nine years! Thank you to all who have been praying for the success and will be giving your time to make this a very special event in our Archdiocese.  Music Directors, if you have not asked people to come to this convention, please take the time to do so.  Having this convention in area affords us the opportunity to participate in one day, two days or whatever.  There is something for everyone at this convention.  I realize money is very tight these days, but imagine if you had to go to another town attend the convention; it would cost a lot more.  I ask that you consider coming yourselves and bring a car load, that way the parking will be cheaper, you get to know one another better, and the experience of the convention is one where you leave refreshed and renewed.  Find all the information you need on www.npm.org.

 

Equipment

Equipment Manager John Lajiness 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 is willing to let us borrow them should contact 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 the following events:

Sunday:

  • Registration set up: 12-4 p.m.
  • Registration: 4-8 p.m.
  • Hospitality: 3-8 p.m.

Monday:

  • Hospitality: 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 12-5 p.m.
  • Showcases: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Evening Events Usher: 6:30-10:30 p.m.

Tuesday:

  • Hospitality: 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 12-5 p.m.
  • Evening Events Usher: 6:15-10:15 p.m.

Wednesday:

  • Hospitality: 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m. OR 12-5 p.m.

Thursday:

  • Hospitality: 7:45 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Showcases: 1-3:30 p.m.
  • Evening Events Usher: 7:15-9 p.m.

If you can help, please contact her organnette28@yahoo.com  or call 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.

View convention information
Register online now

 
  • 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 separate 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 liturgical 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 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.
  • Director of Music Ministries: The Adrian Dominican Sisters. Full time music ministry. Send letter of interest and resume by July 31 to Louis R. Martin, SPHER, Human Resources, Adrian Dominican Sisters, 1257 E. Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221; fax to 517-266-4104; or email lmartin@adriandominicans.org

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