Music Ministry

The sacred stories of Scripture recount that God’s people are singers!
Christ himself sang with his apostles.
And so we, as Christ’s disciples, follow in his way and sing.
We sing with gratitude in our hearts. 

Saint Joseph Parish is blessed with a vibrant ministry
of choirs, cantors, and instrumentalists
made up of parishioners with musical gifts
who give of their time and talent
to support the assembly in its worship
and to enhance the musical prayer of the liturgy.

Those in the music ministry will be more than happy to tell you that this joyful work not only enriches their spiritual life but also gives them the great gift of friendship with other music makers along life’s journey. Together, as we minister serving God and the assembly, our faith life is enriched communally! Consider joining one of the many ways to praise the Lord with music and help lead our community’s song!
 
St. Joseph Choir rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning September 11th. The Choir serves as the music ministers for the Sunday 11:00 a.m. liturgy.
 
St. Joseph Singers and Musicians rehearse on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. beginning September 12th. The Singers and Musicians serve as the music ministers for the Sunday 9:00 a.m. liturgy.
 
St. Joseph Handbell Choir is in need of additional ringers for the coming year. The bell choir plays on its own as well as with the vocal choirs of the parish at selected liturgies throughout the year, averaging once a month.  Anyone high school age or older with some music reading ability is welcome. Training is offered to learn handbell technique before joining the choir.  Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. beginning September 5th.
 
Instrumentalists at Saint Joseph Church bless our parish tremendously! We currently enjoy the wonderful talents of people who share their talents and play clarinet, flute, guitar, piano, recorder, sax, violin, and even euphonium! A person who serves as an instrumentalist needs to be rather proficient since “training” is not provided at the parish level. 
 
To serve in any of these music ministries, contact Bob Valle at the parish center (630-964-0216, ext. 1209) or by email (bvalle@sjpdg.org). For the handbell choir, contact Bob or our Handbell Choir director, Sherrol Shea at sherrol@mac.com.