THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: June 15, 2022

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I had planned on writing a deep dive into choral technique this week, but I am exhausted! Some of you already know that I am a lifelong Cubs fan (I know, '16) and, naturally, I have passed this love on to my kids. While my daughter didn't really care so much for this idea, I've taken each of my boys to their first Wrigley Field game the summer they turn 12. Eli had to wait a year due to COVID and all our life dramas, but we finally got it in on Monday. His was extra special because we got to shelter-in-place with 31,000 fans while an apocalyptic storm passed right over the stadium and tornado sirens blared through Wrigleyville! We got our game in (the Cubs lost, of course) and didn't get back to the hotel until almost 2 am. That, combined with a 100° travel day that went hours longer than planned, wiped us both out. So, the dissertation will have to wait.

Also, it's Aidan's 17th birthday today... kinda nice to get some time with him today too!

REMINDERS

We will not gather tomorrow, June 16.
In order to be properly prepared for each Mass, let's be ready to begin rehearsal (arrived, music picked up, seated) 30 minutes beforehand.
Save the date for our midsummer rehearsal, Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm.
TAKE THE NEW MASS SURVEY! All four parts are now available!
If you're able, please join us tonight at 7 pm for a prayer service and Town Hall on Gun Violence.
If you're new or even new-ish to St. Noel, join us for our New Parishioner Night next Wednesday, June 22 at 7 pm.

BACK TO WORK THIS AUGUST

Given our continuing process of rebuilding as a ministry, and a concert on the books for December, it's best if we get a head start on this season! So, please mark each Thursday in August as rehearsal nights.

AUGUST 4: A social and spiritual reunion night! We'll put on a good old-fashioned potluck to feed the body, and some reflection on our mission and ministry to feed the soul. More to come and help is appreciated! Also: we'll sing Happy Birthday to Brian.

AUGUST 11: WOMEN'S NIGHT. Sopranos and altos, we'll work together on vocal technique, range, health, confidence, and section-building.

AUGUST 18: MEN'S NIGHT. Tenors and basses, it's your turn (see above).

AUGUST 25: We'll learn the new Mass setting, and put our work on technique together as a full choir.