THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 19, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/19/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Well, I guess Fall remembered to be cold and rainy after all, and the Guardians' Cinderella run is over, but there's plenty to look forward to ahead. I'll be out of town this weekend, but you're in good hands with Anthony, Diane, and Elke! "ONE ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 12, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/12/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Well, Game 1 wasn't exactly what we were hoping for (et tu, Rizzo?!) but that's why ya play best of five.  THANK YOU FOR A BEAUTIFUL CONFIRMATION MASS

Thanks to everyone—singers, ringers, and other makers of joyful noise— who contributed to a wonderful celebration of ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 5, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/05/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Plenty going on, but not a lot to say about it... enjoy a somewhat briefer post today! CONFIRMATION MASS THIS WEEKEND

If you're at all able to join us for the 11 am Mass this Sunday, please do, as it's our Confirmation Mass with ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 28, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/28/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Before we get down to business, I'd ask that you take a moment to place our neighbors in your heart, particularly those in the path of Hurricane Ian, the people of Iran, and the people of Ukraine and Russia... many people in darkness searching ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 21, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/21/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Let's talk about Communion, next season's music, our busy October, and more! REMINDER: EXTENDED REHEARSALS BEGIN TOMORROW

Between the concert and Christmas, we're going to need as much quality rehearsal time as we can get, so: starting tomorrow, rehearsals will run 7:00-9:00, extending by 30 ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 14, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/14/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Holy Cross Day! Today marks seven months with you (and I assure you I'm happier about it than this photo suggests!). Thank you all for everything you do.

Nothing lengthy this edition, just three notes of interest for you... EXTENDED REHEARSALS BEGIN TOMORROW

Between ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 7, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/07/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy September! Tomorrow marks a full year since this community moved its worship back into our beautiful church (which will be celebrated in the form of coffee and Danish after each Mass). I've been around for half that time, which was a homecoming of ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 31, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 8/31/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

First things first: hello from most of the musical history of St. Noel! Monday night, NPM Cleveland held its first gathering since COVID (and my first opportunity to gather with them as well!) at Our Lady of Grace in Hinckley. As it turned out, ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 24, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 8/24/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

You know far better than I do that we're missing a lot of former familiar faces in the choir these days and, even though we're so grateful for those of you who've joined up since I've arrived, we're keenly aware of those empty seats each ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 17, 2022

Posted by Tony Ward on 8/17/22

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Why yes, we are talking about Advent in the middle of August. But before we do, a note from the composer world: Last weekend, we learned of the passing of Dr. James E. Moore Jr., whose name you might recognize from his beloved 1983 setting of ... Read More »