Updated Substitute List

  • August 22: Cantata Academy Chorale Auditions. Call Sue Catanese, 313-242-7282, for more information
  • August 27: Fridays at Denny's in Monroe
  • August 28: Lance Luce Seminar sponsored by Evola Music. 10 a.m. Central Woodward Christian Church, 2955 W. Big Beaver, Troy. RSVP to Donna Shin, 734-455-4677 x16
  • August 29: Organ Recital featuring Dr. Andrew Mead and Louis E. Canter at U of M School of Music, Room 2011 EV More Building
  • September 5: Music Series at St. Aloysius in Detroit. Contact Aaron at 313-575-0642 for more information
  • September 12: Musicians Gathering at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 5 p.m.
  • Sepember 20: Evening Prayer with Music from Taize at 7:30 p.m. at National Shrine of the Little Flower

 

Dear Friends

The past few days, while on vacation, I noticed a series of emails going across a national site involving private devotions and liturgical prayer. Because this past weekend we celebrated the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, many people were concerned about the use of prayers which were not in the liturgical books. In the end, there was a reminder of the need for private, devotional prayer to support liturgical prayer and for liturgical prayer to support private, devotional prayer. But there were clear indications that these should be separate expressions of our faith and that it would be wise not to mix the two. Each has their importance as separate expressions. This is supported by the GIRM document and others as well. So even on vacation one can learn a thing or two!

Queridos amigos y amigas
Los últimos días yo estaba de vacaciones. Mientras estaba de vacaciones me di cuenta de una serie de correos electrónicos va través de un sitio nacional que englobe a devociones privadas y oración liturgia. Por que este fin de semana pasado celebramos la Asunción de la Bienaventurada Virgen María, muchas personas estaban preocupadas por el uso de las oraciones que no estaban en los libros litúrgicos . Al final, hubo un recordatorio de la necesidad de privados, la oración devoción al apoyo a la oración litúrgica y la oración litúrgica apoyar la oración privada, de devoción. Pero había indicios claros de que estas expresiones deben ser separados de nuestra fe y que sería prudente no mezclar los dos. Cada uno tiene su importancia como expresión independiente. Estos pensamientos fueron apoyados por el documento GIRM y otros también. Así que incluso en una vacaciones pueden aprender!

Have you checked out the new technology for music on the iPhone, Blackberry, and Droid?  There are apps which can be downloaded for the Roman Missal, Roman Calendar, and Breviary, which can come in handy when you are planning for Mass.   Less books to carry around! I cannot wait to see if any of the publishers will have all their hymnals available to download on the iPad! It may be coming.

Let us pray for one another

We continue to lift in prayer Sr. Shirley Hoski, Linda Phillips, and Anne Merenda. May God continue to bring them to full health. Santiago Fernandez thanks all of us for our prayers for his father. He is recovering very well. Let us also pray for those whose jobs are being downsized, and those looking for jobs at present.

The next Friday’s 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.

Peace and all good to you
Louis

Sunday, September 12 will be the annual Evening Prayer Gathering at the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.  This is a time for us to gather, pray for one another, and enjoy fellowship.  Along with the usual festivities, we will get a sneak preview of Christine Chun’s repertoire for the Cesar Frank Organ Competition in the Netherlands.  Christine is one of ten finalists for this event.  This is a great honor for all of us.  She begins the three-round competition a week later, so we get to hear a thirty-minute portion of her materials.  Afterward, we will have the opportunity to wish her well at the fellowship under the tent.  All music ministers from choir members to music directors are welcome. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with prayer. 

We would like to celebrate those that have been in ministry for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, etc. years.

Please let us know if you will be attending by emailing Louis Canter at canter.louis@aod.org.

 

I need your help!

With the changes in Central Services, there have been changes in the certification process.  I need your help in discerning which topics are practical.  What would you, as musicians within the Archdiocese, recommend for part of the certification process?  Your ideas would help shape the program, which is being reviewed at this time.  Please make your suggestions to louiscanter54@yahoo.com or canter.louis@aod.org.

 

If you have not seen the latest Michigan Catholic, please look and see the article about Matt Kush, music minister at St. Kieran in Shelby Twp. Matt is using technology in a hyper speed way. If you are interested in learning more about the use of technology in your everyday ministry, please let me know. We are thinking about doing a technology fair in the future if there is an interest.

Congratulations to Stacey Mason, music minister at St. Regis and coordinator of music at St. John’s Chapel! She was accepted as a new member in the Michigan Opera Theater. She will be in the upcoming production of “La Boheme”.

 

The Psalms in Christian Worship:
An Ecumenical Music Ministry Webinar
with Dr. John Witvliet

Sessions take place on Thursday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET

Join musicians and pastoral leaders around the country (and around the world!) for a stimulating one-hour webinar with Dr. John Witvliet, director of the Calvin Institute for Christian Worship in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The webinar will include a summary of key biblical and theological themes related to the psalms and their use in the Church’s worship today, drawing on insights from the history, theology, and pastoral practice of liturgy and preaching. The presentation will also offer practical guidance for musicians, clergy, and other worship leaders in preparing to sing or preach on the psalms, including the choice of translations available to various denominations.

This ecumenical webinar is sponsored by church-related associations representing Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, and United Methodist musicians and other worship leaders.

You can register as an individual or as a group (members of the sponsoring organizations only). If you register as a group, fees per person can be lower than $10! For more information, visit the NPM Web site.

Seven-Session Webinar Series:
Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship

Each one-hour webinar explores a major theme or section of the U.S. bishops’ official guidelines on music in the liturgy, Sing to the Lord. The highly-qualified presenters—recognized and experienced leaders in the field of liturgy and music—will help you get beneath the surface of Sing to the Lord, and they will offer insights that will make a difference in your ministry.

Choose the session(s) you’re most interested in or sign up for the entire series. Register at the same time for all seven sessions and receive a generous discount of more than forty percent!

 

October 14, 2010

Why We Sing What We Sing

Rev. Michael Driscoll

November 11, 2010

The People Who Make Music

Sr. Kathleen Harmon, snd de n

January 13, 2011

Choosing Music for the Liturgy

Mr. Jim Wickman

February 17, 2011

Inculturation and Liturgical Music

Rev. Mark Francis, csv

March 17, 2011

Chant in Parish Worship

Rev. Anthony Ruff, osb

April 7, 2011

Preparing Music for Sunday Mass

Dr. Patrick Gorman

May 12, 2011

Preparing Music for Sacraments and Other Liturgical Celebrations

Dr. Judy Bullock

You can register as an individual or as a group (parish members only). If you register for multiple sessions and as a group, fees per person per session can be lower than $10! Go to STL Webinars.

 

The Archdiocese of Detroit Children’s Choir is having open enrollment during the month of August for the 2010-2011 season.  The Choir is open to singers in third grade and above. The AOD Children’s Choir sings at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral and often sings at special liturgies, some with Archbishop Vigneron.  Rehearsals are held at the Cathedral on Saturdays, from 10:00-11:30 about 2-3 times a month. For the third consecutive year, the Children’s Choir will participate in Pueri Cantores, a festival of over 100 voices involving various children’s choirs from the entire region.  If you would like your child to participate, please contact Nancy Deacon, director of music at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, at 313-865-6300 x227 or deacon.nancy@aod.org for more information. Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, September 18. 

 

Archdiocesan Choir rehearsals will begin on September 13 in preparation for Diaconate Ordinations on October 2, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.  Rehearsals will be on three consecutive Mondays: September 13, 20, and 27 at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the parish offices.  Please contact Nancy Deacon, director of music at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, at 313-865-6300 x227 or deacon.nancy@aod.org for more information.

 

Here are some Web sites that have samples of new Mass settings and discussions of the new hymnals:

  • 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.
  • Director of Music Ministries: The Adrian Dominican Sisters. Full-time music ministry. Send letter of interest and resume 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.
  • Full-Time Director of Music Ministries: Sacred Heart Catholic Church is seeking a full-time director of music ministries.  Sacred Heart Parish is a viable community in Dearborn with approximately 1300 registered members, 4 weekend liturgies, and a grade school.  We are seeking a candidate who is a practicing Roman Catholic with appropriate academic background and at least five years experience working in a parish or other setting as a musician/accompanist and choir leader.  Parish music groups include adult choir, chamber choir, children’s choir, adult and children’s bell choirs, and contemporary ensemble. Qualified candidates should have well-developed liturgical/pastoral sensitivity, and excellent communication and collaborative skills.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send resume to: Rev. Peter Petroske, 224340 Michigan Avenue Dearborn, MI  48124, or frpeter@shparish.org.
  • Part-Time Musician: The Capuchin Retreat Center in Washington, MI is looking for a part time music minister for primarily weekend Masses (Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.) and occasional Masses during the week. Musician should be able to play piano and lead singing. Send resume to Fr. Ken Reinhart, kreinhart@thecapuchins.org, or call 248-.651-4826. 

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 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.   akaleniecki@gmail.com / 313-575-0642
  • Items Wanted: St. Aloysius and St. Patrick Churches received two Hammond organs but both need Leslie speakers. If your church has an old Leslie laying in the corner somewhere, we could make use of it. If you have any model Leslie that is not in use, please contact Aaron Kaleniecki at 313-575-0642 or akaleniecki@gmail.com to discuss. The speakers can be in any condition.
  • Items Available: 62 Worship Hymnals (Congregational), 34 Worship Hymnals (Choir edition), and 24 choir robes, beige color and various sizes. Yours for a minimal donation. Contact Fran Helner at Sacred Heart Parish, Dearborn, 313-278-5555 or fhelner@shparish.org