ORGAN AND BRASS CONCERT RECAP

St. Mary's Church held an organ and brass concert on Sunday, March 6 at 7:30. The concert featured Tim Claubaugh, Organist and the Tera Brass Choir. Approximatley 125 people attended the concert.

Since hymns are such a big part of church organists, Claubaugh chose to play pieces based on hymns for his part of the program. Included was the piece "Prelude, Trio, and Finale on 'Holy God, We Praise Thy Name'" by area composer and organist Henry Kihlken. Kihlken is the Organist at St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Clinton and has many choral and organ works published.

The Terra Arts Chorale joined the forces of the organ and brass in a performance of Gabriel Faure's "Pavane" conducted by their director, Michael Shirtz.



The program:
Organ & Brass: RIGAUDON - Andre Campra / arr. by Daniel Leavitt

Organ Solo: BE THOU MY VISION (SLANE) - Albin C. Whitworth
Organ Solo: HOW FIRM A FOUNDATION (FOUNDATION) - Wilbur Held

Organ, Brass, & Chorus: PAVANE - Gabriel Faure / arr. by Michael Zaboski
(Featuring the Terra Arts Chorale-Michael Shirtz, Conductor)
Organ & Brass: HOSANNA - Hector Berlioz / arr. by Craig Garner

Organ Solo: MEDITATION ON "THERE IS A BALM IN GILEAD" - Charles Callahan
Organ Solo: THE KING OF LOVE, MY SHEPHERD IS - Albin C. Whitworth
Organ Solo: RHOSYMEDRE - Ralph Vaughan Williams

Organ & Brass: SACRED DANCE - Alexander Peloquin

Organ Solo: PRELUDE, TRIO AND FINALE ON "HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THEY NAME - Henry Kihlken

Organ & Brass: DISMISSED, GO SERVE THE LORD - Randy Snyder



TERRA BRASS CHOIR
DIRECTOR: Jeff Blanchard
TRUMPET: Fayanne Corfman, Christine Corfman, Tom Hetzel, Jackie Macko
FRENCH HORN: Travis Magoto
TROMBONE: Steve Hessler, Jim Kieffer, Duane Waite, Christ Wansitler
TUBA: Barry Cover, Alex Schmidt, Steve Shimer, Jordan Wiewandt
TIMPANI: Lonnie Shuey

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 3

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

New article to read this week:

EMBRACING CHANGE IN THE LITURGY

FUNERAL FOR DAVID A. DYE, SR.

Funeral Mass for David Dye will be on Wednesday, March 9 at 10:30 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Carol Icsman will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

HYMNAL COMMITTEE MEETING

Reminder to all Hymnal Committee members of the monthly meeting on Monday, March 7, 7:30 p.m.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 2

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

Two new articles to read this week:

Now is the Time to Prepare for theRoman Missal, Third Edition


Ten Questions on the Roman Missal
(Some of the same questions as last week's article, and some different questions)

ORGAN AND BRASS CONCERT

On Sunday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m., Terra presents its annual “Organ and Brass Concert.” Celebrating the powerful repertoire composed for brass and organ, the Terra Brass Choir meets once again with organist Tim Claubaugh in a performance of both classical and contemporary music. The Terra Arts Chorale will also be performing in this concert. The concert will be presented at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sandusky. Admission is free and open to the public.

FUNERAL FOR GEORGE H. WINDAU

Funeral Mass for George Windau will be on Thursday, March 3 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR RICHARD SCHECK

Funeral Mass for Richard Scheck will be on Monday, February 28 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 1

During the course of this year, we will be linking articles pertaining to the New Mass Translation which the Catholic Church will begin using Advent 2011 (November 27). Each week we will have a new article linked for you to read and to learn more about the new translation.

While the new tanslation primarily affects the priests, there are some parts of the Mass that will affect the people.

Below is a link to the translation we are currently using with the new translation:
http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/samples-people.shtml
For a PDF version of it, click on this link: http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/peoplesparts.pdf


The following link are some frequently asked questions about the new translation
http://www.usccb.org/romanmissal/faqs2.shtml


Check back next week for more articles on the New Mass Translation.

FUNERAL FOR JOYCE ANN BOUY

Funeral Mass for Joyce Ann Bouy will be on Friday, February 11 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR DONALD LIAM FINNERAN

Funeral Mass for Don Finneran will be on Saturday, January 29 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Julie Castello will be the cantor and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

EXCELLENT VIDEO ON THE MASS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJtRXzyWul8&feature=player_embedded

FUNERAL FOR KARL W. LYNN

Funeral Mass for Karl Lynn will be on Tuesday, January 18 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Alice Weiss will be the pianist; and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR GEORGE C. HOFSTATTER

Funeral Mass for George Hofstatter will be on Friday, January 7 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR GEORGE E. PASTERAK

Funeral Mass for George Pasterak will be on Thursday, January 6 at 10:30 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:00. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR CELESTINE DIDION

Funeral Mass for Celestine Didion will be on Tuesday, January 4 at 12:00 Noon. Choir members are asked to be in church by 11:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Ron Blake the soloist for the Ave Maria, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR JANET HOHLER

Funeral Mass for Janet Hohler will be on Wednesday, December 29 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR PAUL MAINZER

Funeral Mass for Paul Mainzer will be on Monday, December 27 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR HELEN MESENBURG

Funeral Mass for Helen K. Mesenburg will be on Wednesday, December 22 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

THE SISTINE CHAPEL VIRTUALLY

The following was received from an email:

WOW !!! You can spend DAYS just viewing the Sistine Chapel virtually !! Enjoy ....


Here is an amazing bit of technology that you would never see in person, and you would NEVER be alone in the room. It is ALWAYS VERY CROWDED and of course you can't see Michelangelo's artwork close up as you can here. This is especially spectacular if you have a large high-definition screen!


The Sistine Chapel Virtually

If you havent seen this already it is amazing!!

If you have seen this already it is amazing!!


The Sistine Chapel Virtually
VIEW EVERY PART OF MICHELANGELO'S MASTERPIECE.
JUST CLICK AND DRAG YOUR ARROW IN THE DIRECTION YOU WISH TO SEE.

In the lower left, click on the plus (+) to move closer, on the minus (-) to move away.



Choir is thrown in free.



AMAZING! MOVE THE ARROW AND YOU WILL SEE EVERY PART OF THE CHAPEL.


This virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel is incredible.

Apparently done by Villanova at the request of the Vatican ..
Thought you would enjoy the quality and a bit of Rome on your computer.



Amazing what can be done with technology.

http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html

FUNERAL FOR PAUL BAIER

Funeral Mass for Paul Baier will be on Tuesday, December 21 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Chas Singler will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

THE "O" ANTIPHONS

In the Roman Church, the O Antiphons are prayed, beginning December 17 one for each day up through December 23 at Vespers (Evening Prayer) (before and after the Magnificat [Mary’s Song]), and at Mass (the Gospel Acclamation Verse). They are not prayed at Vespers on December 24 because that begins the Christmas Vigil. Below are the prayers with the dates they are to be prayed.


December 17 – O Wisdom, O holy Word of God, you govern all creation with your strong yet tender care. Come and show your people the way to salvation.

December 18 – O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free.

December 19 – O Flower of Jesse’s stem, you have been raised up as a sign for all peoples; kings stand silent in your presence; the nations bow down in worship before you. Come, let nothing keep you from coming to our aid.

December 20 – O Key of David, O royal Power of Israel controlling at your will the gate of heaven: come, break down the prison walls of death for those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death; and lead your captive people into freedom.

December 21 – O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come, shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death.

December 22 – O King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart; O Keystone of the mighty arch of man, come and save the creature you fashioned from the dust.

December 23 – O Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people, come and set us free, Lord our God.

FUNERAL FOR JOSEPINE "PEPPA" HOELZER-FLETTNER

Funeral Mass for Josephine Flettner will be on Saturday, December 11 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

ADVENT: THE COMING OF CHRIST

Sunday, November 28 begins Advent, the new year for the Church Year. During this time of Advent, we prepare for Christ's coming; both his coming in the Nativity on Christmas, as well as his second coming.

One of the great traditional hymns of Advent is "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." We at St. Mary's will be singing this hymn at all the Masses this weekend. To read more about this great Advent hymn, click here.

FUNERAL FOR AL MILLER

Funeral Mass for Al Miller will be on Saturday, November 27 at 1:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 12:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR JAMES FOX

Funeral Mass for James Fox will be on Saturday, November 27 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor; Fr. Jason Kahler will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR FREDERICK J. "FRITZ" SARTOR

Funeral Mass for Fritz Sartor will be on Wednesday, November 24 at 10:00. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor; Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

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.

PARISH CHOIR FALL PARTY

Recently the Parish Choir had their annual Fall Party at the home of Stefanie and Jeff Rowland. Below are a few pictures from that fun event.


Ron Smith and Ron Blake chatting it up about the philosophical and theological aspects of the Church. . . . OK, they were really talking about home improvement projects. :)

Anita Claubaugh and Pat Smith

Pete Dubois, Jerry Harkness, Rosemary Manner, Barb Harkness, Elmer Grahl, Phil Hohler, and Paulette Grahl.

Colleen Wellington, Shirley Dubois, and Tom Sample

The Food Spread

The Food Spread

Dessert . . . .YUM! ! !

More dessert! ! !

Ron Smith and Dave Proy getting in the food.

Pat Smith's turn to "Gesture" as we played the game "Gestures."

Kris Dinovo and Julie Castello trying to guess what Pat Smith is "gesturing."

Kay Proy and Joyce Leibacher watching on during the "gesturing."

Tom Sample's turn at "Gesturing."

Tom Sample and Phil Dinovo High-5 after a correct guess.

Jerry Harkness, Rosemary Manner, and Barb Harkness

Tom Sample, Judy Guendelsberger and Jerry Harkness

PARISH CHOIR TO HONOR VETERANS

Since Veterans Day will be celebrated across the country on Thursday, November 11, the Parish Choir will sing the Military Hymns of our 5 military branches as the Prelude, Offertory, and Communion Meditation pieces at the 9:30 Mass this Sunday.

These hymns are the following:
Prelude: "God of Our Fathers" (the hymn for the U. S. Army).
Offertory: "Eternal Father Strong to Save" (the hymn for the U. S. Navy, U.S. Marines, and the U. S. Coast Guard).
Communion Meditation: "Lord Guard and Guide All Those Who Fly" (the hymn for the U. S. Air Force).

So let us pray for our veterans; those currently serving our country and those who have served in the past.