Music Ministry
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Mission StatementThe Music Ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Parish exists to foster the full and active participation of all members of our parish. By using the musical talents God has bestowed on us and by working to develop those talents to the best of our abilities, we strive to lead the congregation in sung worship each week, to provide inspiration through concerts and special events, and to help raise the hearts and voices of all in praise and thanksgiving.
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Our Choirs
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5:00 PM
This Saturday evening Mass is usually Cantor and piano. Various musicians alternate covering music at this Mass, including our vocal quartet and other guest vocalists.
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8:00 AM
The music at this Mass is covered by Sounds of Praise which consists of three singers and two violinists. They have been making music together for over ten years with both traditional and contemporary arrangements.
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10:00 AM
Music at this Mass is covered by our main adult choir consisting of roughly forty singers. This choir blends more complex melodies and harmonies in a broad range of music styles that include everything from Chant and traditional music to Gospel arrangements.
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Ensemble
Our ensemble groups minister through music at various liturgies including funerals. Members are notified of funeral masses and participate as able. Music is an important part of bereavement ministry and is open to all parish members who can sing and are available during daytime hours.
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Cantors
Cantors play a special role in leading the assembly and proclaiming the psalms. We utilize cantors at all of our liturgies.
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Funeral planning
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The selection of passages from the Bible is an important part of planning a funeral ceremony, as we want to turn to God's word for wisdom and comfort in this time of loss. The Word of God is at the heart of our Christian celebration of faith.
To make this easier for the family, we have included a number of passages which are appropriate for the occasion of a funeral. Please look over these passages as part of your funeral preparations and find those words which speak to your heart. You are not limited to these passages.First Reading: taken from the Old Testament
Second Reading: taken from the New Testament
Gospel Reading: taken from the New Testament
The family is invited to choose one or two people to read the first two readings. The Priest reads the Gospel.
"God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."—REVELATION 21:4
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Whether planning a funeral of a loved one or pre-planning you own, music will be an important part of the funeral liturgy. Below you will find musical selections to help you in your planning. We hope these selections will help you choose music that is comforting and uplifting.
In the funeral liturgy there are several opportunities for hymns and the Psalm.- Gathering Song
- Reponsorial Psalm
- Offertory Song (During the pandemic we will not have a hymn here.)
- Communion Song
- Closing Song
The selections and placement of music are at the discretion of the Director of Music. We offer the following suggestions for your consideration.
Commonly Selected Hymns for Funeral Masses Amazing Grace How Great Thou Art O God, Our Help in Ages Past Ave Maria I Am the Bread of Life On Eagle's Wings Be Not Afraid I Have Loved You One Bread One Body Blest Are They Jesus Heal Us Prayer of St. Francis Eye Has Not Seen Joyful, Joyful We Adore You Precious Lord, Take My Hand Gather Us In Let There Be Peace On Earth Soon and Very Soon Gift of Finest Wheat Like a Shepherd Take and Eat Hail Mary, Gentle Woman Lord, You Have Come (to the seashore) Taste and See Here I Am Lord Mercy O God We Remember Hosea Patriotic Songs for Those in the Military Reponsorial Psalms America the Beautiful Psalm 19: Lord, You Have the Words Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory (Battle Hymn of the Republic) Psalm 23: Shepherd Me, O God This Is My Song Psalm 25: To You, O Lord Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light Psalm 34: Taste and See Psalm 103: The Lord is Kind and Merciful
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come and join us
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You are invited to participate in the Music Ministry here at St. Francis! Consider singing with one of our ensembles, or contribute your talents by joining the ranks of our cantors and instrumentalists.
If you are interested in learning more, please complete this online form or contact our Music Director:Eric Wheeler
931-787-1539
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