Music is a vibrant part of Catholic worship, with members of the music ministry leading the congregation to prayer in song. Beauty in our music, coupled with good preparation, is key to prayerful music. For this reason, members are asked to attend weekly rehearsals.

Our rehearsal time is a time of enjoyment. It is a time when members come together to learn, socialize and improve their musical skills while interacting with other group members.

Musical ability varies among individuals in the music ministry. The members range from seasoned professional musicians to those with a will to sing. All are welcomed, and all will find a place in this ministry. Following is a list and description of the groups that make up Notre Dame=s music ministry:

v The Folk Group: ages 9 through adult. Meets Thursday evening for rehearsal and sings at the 5:30 Saturday evening liturgy. This group uses a number of different instruments: Keyboards, guitars, woodwinds, strings, and horns.

v The Choir: Meets on Wednesday evening for rehearsal and sings at the 10:30 Sunday morning liturgy. This group is comprised of approximately 35 members and sings one, two and four part music.

v The Hand bell Choirs: There are two hand bell choirs. One rehearses on Wednesday evening and the other on Thursday evening. These groups do not play at one specific liturgy; the times they play are dependent on member’s schedules. During Ordinary Time, they try to play twice a month. Membership is limited to 11 in each group. From time to time we do look for people to fill in for an absent member or permanent replacement.

We hope our music ministry brings an added element of beauty to your prayer. If unable to join one of our groups, we hope through the efforts of our music ministry, you may be moved to song in your worship experience.

If interested in being a part of one of these groups or would like information concerning the music ministry. Please contact our Director of Music – Ed Frenzel 973-226-0979, or see him after any of the weekend masses.