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"Be filled with the Holy Spirit,
addressing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and playingto the Lord in your hearts"
- Ephesians 5: 19
Is there a hymn that you haven’t heard in a while?
Or maybe there is a specific hymn that has a special meaning for you that you would like to hear sung at Mass? If so, let us know! -
Mission Statement
The mission of the St. Mary Music Ministry is, first and foremost, to be a warm and welcoming community. We aspire to:
- Deepen our understanding and knowledge of sacred music through our commitment to, and participation in, rehearsals.
- Inspire deeper engagement in worship through musical expression.
- Collectively, individually, and enthusiastically reach out to and inspire other parishioners to consider joining our exciting music ministry.
- Increase active evangelization through out music ministry, spreading the Living Word of Christ, and contributing to the greater ministry of the Chelmsford Catholic Collaborative.
St. Mary Music Ministry Opportunities
4:00 pm Music Ministry Team
- Our longest standing music ministry teams, specializing in traditional sacred music
- Adult Choir, Cantor and Accompanists
- Serve at the Saturday, 4:00 pm Vigil Mass
- Rehearse Saturdays: 2:45 - 4:35 pm
9:00 am Cantor and Pianist Ministry Team
- A cantor-led Mass specializing in traditional sacred music
- Serve at the Sunday, 9:00 pm Mass
- Rehearsals are scheduled separately
11:00 am Music Ministry Team
- Choir, Cantor, Drums, Piano, Guitar and Keyboard
- Specialize in contemporary music liturgy
- Serve at the Sunday, 11:00 am Mass
- Rehearse Wednesday evenings 7:00 - 8:00 pm
6:00 pm Music Ministry Team
- Combines percussion and contemporary music to lend a joyful sound to Mass
- Serve at the Sunday, 6:00 pm Mass
- Rehearse Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays of the month
Grace Notes Children's Choir
- Focuses on developing the music ministry members of tomorrow with a blend of traditional and contempory music
- Children in grades 2-6
- Serves at the 9:00 am Mass on the 4th Sunday of the month
- Rehearses on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month from 8:10-8:45 am
Collaborative Bell Choir
- Brings a new dimension of musical praise during special occasions
- Serves at selected Masses, as scheduled
- Rehearses from 2:30 - 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoons
String Ensemble
- Serves at the 4:00 pm Mass on the 4th Saturday of the month
- Rehearses at 3:00 pm on the 4th Saturday of the month
Brass Ensemble
- Serves at selected Masses, as scheduled
- Rehearses at 3:00 pm on the first Saturday of the month