FUNERAL FOR KENNETH D. KILLINGSWORTH

Funeral Mass for Ken Killingsworth will be on Monday, July 25 at 12:00 Noon.  Choir members are asked to be in church by 11:30. Rosemary Manner 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 MICHAEL MCKENNA

Funeral Mass for Michael McKenna will be on Saturday, July 23 at 9:30 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:00.  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.

FUNERAL FOR ROBERT NIEHM, SR

Funeral Mass for Robert Niehm, Sr. will be on Friday, July 22 at 10:00  am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Ron Blake will be the cantor, Ron Abbott will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR ROBERT CASANOVA

Funeral Mass for Robert Casanova will be on Thursday, July 14 at 1:00 pm. Choir members are asked to be in church by 12:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR LUCILLE VAN TINE

Funeral Mass for Lucille Van Tine will be on Saturday, July 9 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. Dave Nuss will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR MARJORIE G. FEICHT

Funeral Mass for Marjorie Feicht will be on Friday, July 1 at 2:00 pm. Choir members are asked to be in church by 1:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor, Ron Abbott will be the organist, and Fr. Donald Feicht from St. Joseph's Church in Alliance, Ohio will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here. 

FUNERAL FOR SHIRLEY GINTY

Funeral Mass for Shirley Ginty will be on Friday, July 1 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR DONALD MEES

Funeral Mass for Donald Mees will be on Friday, June 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. Jason Kahle will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR GENE L. BRANDLE

Funeral Mass for Gene L. Brandle will be on Friday, May 27 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30.  Rosemary Manner will be the cantor, Ron Abbott will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

29th ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT RECAP

Photo by Pam Riggs


Sunday Evening, May 22 was the 29th annual Spring Concert at St. Mary's Church.  This years concert was an ecumenical event with the Senior Choir from Zion Lutheran Church joining the St. Mary's Choir performing Randall Thompson's "Alleluia" and John Rutter's "Gloria."  About 225 people attended the event. 

The soloists for the Rutter were Glenda Lindquist, Soprano; Karen Mears, Soprano; and Judy Mears, Alto.  Instrumentalists for the Rutter were: 
Trumpets:  Jeff Lindquist, Jim Benshoff, Adam Ladd, Matt Kennedy
Trombones:  Adam Reardon, Amanda Reardon, Jordan Haerr
Tuba:  Rory Agsten
Percussion: Mike Schmenk, Chris Stratton
Organ:  Ronald A. Borchardt

The concert was dedicated to the memory of Joyce Ann Bouy (January 4, 1933 - February 7, 2011) for her over 34 years of active participation in the St. Mary's Music Program.

A portion of the program included a tribute to Richard Proulx (April 3, 1937 - February 18, 2010).  Proulx was a nationally renowned church musician, arranger, composer, and consultant.

St. Mary's Church is in a co-op conducting program with Terra State College's music department.  The conducting students spend September - February studying with their conducting professor, Mike Schirtz.  Then beginning in March they conduct a few pieces with the St. Mary's Parish Choir under the tutelage of Professor Schirtz.  This year's student from Terra is Timothy Claubaugh, Jr. 

The program is below:
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SENIOR CHOIR
Ronald R. Albert, Director
Ronald A. Borchardt, Pianist

LET SWEET HOSANNAS RING - Mark Hayes

GIVE ME JESUS - Craig Courtney

HE LEADETH ME - Mary McDonald

 
 
ST. MARY’S PARISH CHOIR
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Sr., Organist / Director

ALLELUIA ROUND - William Boyce / Arr. By Richard Proulx
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Jr., Conductor

ADORO TE - Michael Haydn / Arr. By Richard Proulx

UBI CARITAS - Richard Proulx

GO NOT FAR FROM ME, O GOD - Nicola Zingarelli
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Jr., Conductor

TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON - Ed Harris

PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW - Anonymous


 
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SENIOR CHOIR & ST. MARY'S PARISH CHOIR
Timothy L. Claubaugh, Sr., Director
 
ALLELUIA - Randall Thompson

GLORIA - John Rutter
I. Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Allegro Vivace)
II. Domine Deus Rex caelestis (Andante)
III. Quoniam tu solus sanctus (Vivace e ritmico)

THE LORD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU - Peter Lutkin
Ronald R. Albert, Director


Check back later for more pictures from the concert.

FUNERAL FOR MICHAEL J. HERB

Funeral Mass for Michael J. Herb will be on Tuesday, May 24 at 10:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 9:30. 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.

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR RECAP

The Heidelberg University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers performed a spectacular concert at St. Mary's on Wednesday evening, May 18 at 7:30 PM.  The choir was under the direction of Dr. Grant William Cook III, with Kimberly Ridge their piano accompanist.  There were approximately 150 people in attendance at the concert.

Their program was as follows:
GRACIOUS SPIRIT, DWELL WITH ME - Adoro te devote, Processional / arr. by K. Lee Scott

ESTO LES DIGO - Kingley Lange
Kara Barker, Soprano

MASS IN G, (D. 167) - Franz Schubert
Kara Barker, Soprano
     Kyrie
     Credo
     Sanctus

THE PEACE OF WILD THINGS - Joan Szymko

NORTHERN LIGHTS - Ola Gjeilo

VOICES OF EARTH - Stephen Chatman

LAUDA SION SALVATOREM, (BuxWV 68) - D. Buxtehude
Kara Barker, Soprano
Elizabeth Dorkoff and Emily Hall, Flutes
Elliot Hedrick, bassoon

HOW SWEET AND FAIR:  GO LOVELY ROSE / TO DAFFODILS - Stephen Shatman
Anthony Narvaez, clarinet

THE GARTAN MOTHER'S LULLABY - Irish Folk Song / arr. by Neil Ginsberg
Jonathan Vestal, Violin

DEAR SARAH - James Syler
Seth Innis, Narrator

CROSSING THE BAR - Gwyneth Walker

VAMUVAMBA - Tiriki Melody (Kenya)
Lucas Walter, Congas
Kinberly Ridge, shekere

SWEET ALMA HOME - F. A. Power / arr. by Henry Wilson

THE PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS - Rene Clausen

 Kimberly Ridge, Piano accompanist.

 Dr. Grant W. Cook III, Director

 Dr. Grant W. Cook III, Director

TWO CONCERTS THIS WEEK AT ST. MARY'S

There are 2 concerts this week at St. Mary's Church.

The first concert is Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 PM when the Heidelberg University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers will perform.  Click here for more information about that concert.

The second concert is Sunday, May 22 at 7:30 PM for the 29th Annual Spring Concert.   The St. Mary's Parish Choir and the Zion Lutheran Church Senior Choir will perform separately followed by a combining of choirs to perform "Alleluia" by Randall Thompson and "Gloria" by John Rutter.  Click here for more information about that concert.

Both concerts are free and open to the public.  A free-will offering we be taken at both concerts.

29th ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT

We are pleased to announce that the St. Mary’s Church will present their twenty-ninth annual Spring Concert in St. Mary’s Church on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.


This year, our very special guests are the choir from Zion Lutheran Church. They will perform several pieces by themselves and also join with the St. Mary’s Parish Choir and brass ensemble in the performance of John Rutter’s “Gloria” and Randal Thompson’s “Alleluia.” Our special guest conductors this year will be Ron Albert and Terra Community College student conductor Timothy L. Claubaugh, Jr.

This year’s concert will be dedicated to the memory of Joyce A. Bouy who passed away on February 7th of this year and who was active in the St. Mary’s Music Ministry for many, many years. The St. Mary’s Parish Choir will also pay tribute to Richard Proulx, a nationally renown church musician, arranger, and composer who passed away February 18th of last year.

Please join me, Ron Albert, Zion Lutheran Choir and St. Mary’s Parish Choir, for this evening of enjoyable music. This concert is free and open to the public. We urge you to attend and bring your family and friends.

THIS WEEK'S FUNNY

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 11

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:  Liturgical Participation 

FUNERAL FOR RITA BRAEUNIG

Funeral Mass for Rita Braeunig will be on Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 8:30. Gary Guendelsberger will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

THIS WEEK'S FUNNY

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 10

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:  Gained in translation:  The challenges of the Roman Missal

HEIDELBERG UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR AND CHAMBER SINGERS TO PERFORM IN ST. MARY'S

The Heidelberg University Concert Choir and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Grant W. Cook III, will perform on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 PM in St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  The program, which includes works by Franz Schubert, Dieterich Buxtehude, Stephen Chatman, Ola Gjeilo, Kinley Lange, Joan Szymko, James Syler and Gwyneth Walker, is free and open to the public. 

Since its inception in 1938, the Heidelberg Concert Choir has achieved the distinction of being one of the outstanding collegiate choral ensembles in the Midwest, touring extensively throughout the United States and Europe.  In his fourteenth year as conductior, Dr. Cook (Class of '89) has continued to build upon the longstanding tradition of choral excellence at Heidelberg.  Under his direction, the Choir has performed at state and regional meetings of the American Choral Directors Association and Music Educators National Conference, premiered works by the prominent American composers Daniel E. Gawthrop and John V. Mochnick, and appeared in concert at Washington National Cathedral.  In June 2008, the Choir completed a successful tour of Austria and Germany, which included performances in and around Vienna, Salzburg, Munich and Heidelberg.

For details about the concert at St. Mary's Church call 419-625-7465.  For additional information about the Heidelberg Concert Choir or the Heidelberg Department of Music, visit the College's websit at http://www.heidelberg.edu/. 

THIS WEEK'S FUNNY

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 9

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:  Liturgy Will be More Formal, Theologically Deeper

FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. BEN RINGHOLZ

The Funeral Mass for Reverend Benedict E. Ringholz was held Wedesday afternoon at 1:30 pm in St. Mary's Church with Bishop Leonard Blair presiding.  Around 60 priests from around the Diocese of Toledo attended and Fr. Frank Kehres proclaimed the Gospel, while Fr. William Kubacki  (the Vicar for Priests) delivered the homily.

Music from the St. Mary's Music Ministry (the Funeral Choir, Parish Choir, and Ron Blake, Cantor) were directed by St. Mary's Organist and Music Director, Tim Claubaugh.  Song selections, which were picked out by Fr. Ringholz, included "We Walk by Faith," "Shepherd Me, O God," "Hail Mary, Gentle Woman," "Taste and See," and "Lift High the Cross."  "Panis Angelicus" was sung by Ron Blake as a Communion Meditation solo.

Fr. Ben Ringholz was born on July 11, 1919 and ordained a Priest on February 24, 1945.  He was born to Eternal Life on April 17, 2011 at the age of 91.  He was the second oldest priest in the Diocese of Toledo.  Fr. Ringholz was a truly a very spritual and holy priest who will be missed by all of his family, friends and former parishoners throughout the Diocese where he had served.

FUNERAL FOR REVEREND BENEDICT E. RINGHOLZ

Funeral Mass for Fr. Ben Ringholz will be on Wednesday, April 20 at 1:30 pm. Choir members are asked to be in church by 1:00.  Ron Blake will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Bishop Leonard Blair will preside.

IMPORTANT:  Choir members from all choirs are being invited to sing for this funeral.  Therefore, it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT that you email Tim Claubaugh and let him know if you plan to sing for Fr. Ben's funeral.  Depending on how many choir members are singing will determine if we sing from the balcony, or down front.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

FUNERAL FOR ANDREW LEO WEYER

Funeral Mass for Andrew Weyer will be on Wednesday, April 20 at 11:00 am. Choir members are asked to be in church by 10:30. Rosemary Manner will be the cantor, Tim Claubaugh will be the organist, and Fr. Dave Nuss will preside.


For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.

OVERNIGHT HOUSING NEEDED

The Heidelberg University Concert Choir will be performing at St. Mary’s Church on Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30.  St. Mary’s is the first stop on a week long tour in Ohio and New York.  After their performance that evening, we need to have the students housed in parishioners homes for one night.  This would include a place to sleep and bathe, a morning breakfast, and transportation to and from the church at specified times.  If you are able to house 2 or more students for this, please call the parish office at 419-625-7465. 

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 8

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: ROMAN MISSAL:  THE CHURCH'S COMMON TREASURE

ABOUT ARLENE STROHL

St. Mary's Children's Choir Director Arlene Eishen Strohl is a graduate of Bowling Green State University

with a BA in Music Education/Choral and is a Licensed Music Educator in the State of Ohio. Arlene teaches private vocal instruction, Kindermusik, is the Director of “Amerikids-show choir” at The State Theatre, has directed numerous musical productions and is professional vocalist. She spends her summers as business and promotions associate for The Huron Playhouse and can also be seen on stage there. Arlene has been married to Floyd Strohl for twenty-five years and has two musical daughters: Lanna (22) and Sarah (17). She is please to be working with your children.

NEW MASS TRANSLATION: PART 7

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:  "CHURCH MINISTERS WILL PLAY CRUCIAL ROLE IN IMPLEMENTING NEW TRANSLATION"

FUNERAL FOR JOANNE E. MOYER

Funeral Mass for Joanne Moyer will be on Monday, April 4 at 2:00 pm. Choir members are asked to be in church by 1:30. Carol Icsman will be the cantor, Ron Abbott will be the organist, and Fr. Jason Kahle will preside.

For the Sandusky Register Obituary link, click here.