THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 30, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/30/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

As you may know by now, we will celebrate a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis this Friday at 7:00 pm. A number of details are still being finalized, but we do know what our music selections will be, and that all are certainly welcome to ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 16, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/16/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

With a mere twenty-some hours to go until we begin our celebrations of the Triduum, let me simply say THANK YOU to every one of you who will take any part in these celebrations. For as much as I might grumble about the work and ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 9, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/09/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This is a really quick post, as we're seven days and a wake-up away from Holy Thursday! Just a few Music Ministry notes to share before I run off to the next to-do item... 

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS Reminder: Final Triduum Rehearsal Tuesday

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THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 2, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/02/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This Friday night, we'll celebrate a Taizé Prayer service at 7:30 p. We've focused on mercy and justice this year, as so many people and places around the world are suffering amid violence, persecution, anxiety, and fear. We'll reflect on God's unbounded mercy, and what ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 26, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/26/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Spring (officially, anyway)... it was so nice to see buds on the tree outside my office window today. Now to see that temperature rise a little...

We are just 22 days away from Holy Thursday already! Thanks to everyone who is putting in ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 19, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/19/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

The hive is buzzing today, so this is just a quick update and agenda.

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS ALL MINISTRIES Scrutinies Begin This Weekend

A reminder that, starting this Sunday, we'll celebrate the Scrutinies of the Elect with Samantha at the 9 ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 12, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/12/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This is a bare-bones update, as I am now the not-so-proud owner of the illness that made my son Eli's weekend in the title role of Shrek! The Musical so challenging. We've taken to calling it "ogre flu." And I'm grateful that I didn't turn ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: March 5, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 3/05/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Lent! As I write this, we are one Mass in on this Ash Wednesday and off to a beautiful start.

This week's Report is all music-focused, so if you're a Music Minister, please read on!

Peace be with you,

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THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 26, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/26/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Our last Wednesday of February is also our last Wednesday of Ordinary Time for a while, as we welcome Lent next week. Lots to discuss, so read on!

Peace be with you,

Tony NEWS ALL MINISTRIES Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is one week from today, ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: February 19, 2025

Posted by Tony Ward on 2/19/25

Dear Partners in Ministry,

It was wonderful to be back with you in worship this weekend, especially for our catechumen Samantha's Rite of Introduction at the 9 am.... the sight of nearly the entire assembly gathered with her and her sponsor, welcoming her wholeheartedly into our family of faith, ... Read More »