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 »