NATIONAL PASTORAL MUSICIANS WEEK

The week of November 21 - 27 is National Pastoral Musicians Week (NPM week). Nov. 22 is the feast of St. Cecilia, patroness of musicians; thus during this week she is remembered for her role in Music Ministry. St. Cecilia has often been pictured, through the centuries, seated at the organ, singing God’s praises, or listening to a choir of angels. Appropriately, at this time, members of the music Ministry, consisting of Mass Accompanists, Instrumentalists, Parish Choir, Funeral Choir, Contemporary Choir, and Cantors, rededicate themselves to praising God through liturgy, music, and song. Pastoral musicians will receive a special blessing during the 9:30 and 11:30 Masses on November 20th.