THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 9, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/09/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Well, if you weren't convinced as of yet that Fall has arrived, I think it's pretty certain now! That autumnal sweater-weather nip is in the air, and we're just starting to see those first pops of color in the trees (the photo this week is ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 2, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/02/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy October, everyone. Another all-music post today, but all are welcome to enjoy this Sunday's Concert Series event, as we welcome the BlueWater Chamber Orchestra! A trio of wonderful pieces awaits you, including Beethoven's iconic Fifth Symphony. Volunteers are needed to pass programs out if ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 25, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/25/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A brief and music-focused post today. Music Ministry, read on!

Peace be with you,Tony MUSIC MINISTRY Fall Music Ministry Schedule

It's going to be a frenzied Fall for us, so I wanted to help us all be as prepared as possible. You'll find a schedule in ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 18, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/18/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A few weeks ago, I wished everyone a happy St. Gregory's Day— and yesterday marked the feast day of another patron saint of music, St. Hildegard von Bingen— but I thought all of you should know whether there's a patron saint for your liturgical ministry. ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 11, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/11/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Advent will be here before we know it, and with it comes our Gaudete concert on December 15 (some news on that front; see below). But first: on this 23rd anniversary of one of America's darkest days, let us take some time today to remember ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 4, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/04/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A belated but sincere Happy St. Gregory's Day (Sep 3) to all you Gregs and all you music makers! Gregory the Great (the namesake of Gregorian Chant) is one of four patron saints of music; he shares this heavenly duty with Cecilia (Nov 22), Ambrose ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 28, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 8/28/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Somehow, it's almost September. This weekend, we begin the final stretch of Ordinary Time and look forward to several major celebrations in the coming weeks, including our Parish Feast Day Masses (Oct 19–20), All Saints, All Souls, Thanksgiving Day, and Christ the King. I'm working ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 21, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 8/21/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This edition of The Wednesday Report is all music, as our regular rehearsal schedule kicks off this week. So, makers of joyful noise, read on!

Peace be with you,Tony MUSIC MINISTRY October Music Selections

October music selections have been added to the song sheets for ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 14, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 8/14/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Thanks to every one of you who were just as wonderful at your ministries without electricity as you are with it! Our 5 pm Mass was a little on the dim side but a truly fulfilling experience of liturgy that many people commented on as ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 7, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 8/07/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Greetings from my local library, where I'm feeling grateful that they let folks come in, charge devices, and get work done. I know many of you have been affected by the storms that rolled through yesterday, and I hope all of you are safe ... Read More »