Programs

Liturgical Music

Sing a New Song to the Lord!

The 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy established that music performs a particular ministerial function in worship and forms a necessary or integral part of the liturgy (CSL, 112). Since 1963 various other documents and decrees on liturgical music have informed the pastoral planning of the parish celebration of the Eucharist.

The Instruction Musicam Sacram 1967 says:

"Liturgical action is given a more noble form when sacred rites are solemnized in song, with the assistance of sacred ministers and the active participation of the people (no. 113).

Pastors of souls must be at pains to ensure that whenever the sacred action is to be celebrated with song, the whole body of the faithful may be able to contribute that active participation which is rightly theirs. (no.114)."

In light of the above principles, congregational singing is an essential practice at all weekend liturgies and some weekday masses at St. Mary’s Cathedral parish. Participation by all in the assembly is encouraged and fostered.

Choirs

At St. Mary’s Cathedral there are two choirs, one for each Sunday liturgy, 9:30 and 11:30. Both choirs are open to new members. If you are interested in joining one of these groups please call the Cathedral office and speak to the Director of Music.