THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 11, 2026

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/11/26

Dear Partners in Ministry,

It's a momentous week for me, as I celebrate two key anniversaries (and tremendous blessings) in my life! First and foremost, Jenny and I celebrated twenty-five years of marriage yesterday (albeit in "it's a work day tomorrow" fashion; we're planning a trip to Niagra Falls ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 4, 2026

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/04/26

Dear Partners in Ministry,

It was lovely to return home to you this weekend after a wonderful visit to St. Louis for the Liturgical Composers Forum! It's been a fast-moving few days, and Lent is just two Wednesdays away! Here are some important bits of news for you. The ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: January 21, 2026

Posted by Tony Ward on 1/21/26

Dear Partners in Ministry,

While I hope I'll be on the road to St. Louis for the 2026 Liturgical Composers Forum this Sunday, the weather forecast seems determined to foil the travel plans of every composer east of the Mississipi. If all goes to plan, Mary Hrich will lead from ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: January 14, 2026

Posted by Tony Ward on 1/14/26

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Ordinary Time is ever-so-briefly upon us! Over the five weeks remaining until Lent, we pivot to a scaled-down set of familiar acclamations while gearing up for the Lenten Season to come.  No Parish Choir Rehearsal tomorrow night

As you know, we have yet another winter ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: January 7, 2026

Posted by Tony Ward on 1/07/26

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I have several "New Year's Resolutions" for our Music Ministry on my radar, and I'll be sharing these with you over the next several weeks: The creation of an advisory board for Music Ministry (see WR, Dec 31; nominations are now open) New online resources ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: December 31, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 12/31/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

It's the last day— and the last post— of 2025! I wish each of you and all those you love a blessed and bright 2026. Reminder: Mass Tomorrow Morning!

We start each calendar year with a Holy Day, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: December 17, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 12/17/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I had really been looking forward to congratulating you all enthusiastically for a wonderful Gaudete concert and making sure all our Christmas Eve/Day preparations were well in hand at an enthusiastic rehearsal tomorrow night, but (as some of you have now heard several times—and ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: December 10, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 12/10/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

It's Gaudete time! We celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent this weekend, and arrive at our concert at last this Sunday at 4. Be sure to mark all the information I've shared on the concert order (rep update included) so that we're all doing ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: December 3, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 12/03/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

December is upon us! We have plenty of ways to stay occupied over the next month, so let's discuss what's coming.

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Our national patronal feast day is Monday, Dec 8, a holy day. Masses are at 8:30 am and 7:00 pm; we'll meet ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 26, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/26/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you joining me for Mass tomorrow, we'll get things going at 8:30 am.

GAUDETE FINAL REHEARSAL: We'll hold a final rehearsal for our Gaudete concert on Saturday, Dec 13 from 10:00 a—12:00p. If you are singing, playing,or ringing for ... Read More »