Worship Blog

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 30, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 11/30/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Thanks for a wonderful Thanksgiving Mass and such a strong start to Advent this weekend! Lots to come for us over the next month, so let's dive in! December 4: Baptism in Mass is Back!
This Sunday at 11, we'll welcome Baptism back to our ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 23, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 11/23/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Happy Thanksgiving! Whether you're here in town (and maybe singing with me at Mass tomorrow?) or traveling to be with loved ones, may your holiday be a time to rekindle gratitude, love, and joy. I know I have a lot to be thankful for ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 16, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 11/16/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
While I have a minute between finalizing the concert program and heading to tonight's GIFT session, let's talk turkey (or, at least, things happening near Turkey Day!) Friday, Nov 18: BROKEN · SHARED: Christian, Luke, and Tony in Concert
Please join us Friday night for ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 9, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 11/09/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Thanks to everyone who responded to my demo of Cantamus, the AI-based web app for singing ensembles. Overall, your responses were very positive! I've decided to take the plunge, so St. Noel now has an annual subscription to this new and exciting service. WHAT IT IS
Cantamus is a web-based service that takes digital versions of choral music and converts it into a not-perfect but quite amazing AI (artificial intelligence)-based rendition for rehearsal, lyrics ... Read More »

THE LATER THAN WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 3, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 11/03/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Well, there went my streak. In all the busy-ness yesterday, I forgot to write you! So, here's a belated but nonetheless sincere update. THANK YOU ALL
I have so many reasons just from this last week to be grateful to you all, from your absolutely ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 26, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 10/26/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Happy Darn-Near-November! As impossible as it seems, we're just a month away from Advent... but before that, we have a solemnity, a memorial, a national holiday, three concerts, and lots more to keep us occupied.
Thanks to all of you (and a special thank you ... Read More »

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 »