THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 24, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/24/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Those of you who were part of this year's fabulous Easter Vigil this year remember well the joy of celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation, but we were missing one of our catechumens that night. Dyllan (whose mother and little sister—the one whose feet floated out ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 17, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/17/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

As I said to you after Mass, "Every kid deserves that First Communion Mass." You all were fantastic, and we were inundated with praise for your minstry! Thank you all so much for your part in such a beautiful liturgy. BACK TO BUSINESS...

We're back ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 10, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/10/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Just a quick post this week as we move ahead into the Easter Season: TOMORROW NIGHT'S REHEARSAL: CANTORS ONLY

Our repertoire for the weekend is so familiar that I think it'd be a better use of rehearsal time to work with our cantors for the ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 3, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/03/24

Dear Partners in Ministry, THANK YOU!

I just left our weekly staff meeting, and it's unanimous: Triduum and Easter Sunday were absolutely fantastic this year, and you all were such a big reason why. I saw so much hard work, growth, diligence, and care from you all in preparing ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 27, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/27/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

We're just hours away from Holy Thursday Morning Prayer and the start of the Triduum. If last night's brilliant rehearsal was any indication of how things are gonna go this year, this will be an amazing three days. Thank you again for all your hard ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 20, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/20/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Eight days to go! Thank you for all the hard work you've been putting in at rehearsal and on your own.

Lots to get to, so, here we go... PALM SUNDAY NOTES

Just a few notes and reminders for the coming weekend:

The Commemoration ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 13, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/13/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This Lent has flown by, and you've been amazing throughout the season... but now we're only two weeks from the beginning of our Triduum celebrations! The next two (or three?) rehearsals are critical to our celebrations, and any work you can do on your own ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 28, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/28/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

An early Happy Leap Day! Be sure to make the most of tomorrow's rehearsal, because Leap Day won't occur on a Thursday again until 2052 (so, you know, save the date).

Once again, thank you so very much for all you did to make Janèt ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 21, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/21/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Janèt Sullivan Whitaker arrived safely in Cleveland last night, had a lovely lunch with Michele Baetzold and me, met Elke and had great conversation about bell music, and is already loving our parish campus. This week, we're focusing on the concert with Janèt this Friday— ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 14, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/14/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Lent! In addition to Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day, today is my second anniversary here at Saint Noel. I am so grateful to each and every one of you for the outstanding ministry, servant leadership, hard work, and dear friendship I've witnessed from you, ... Read More »