Worship Blog

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 »
THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 21, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 9/21/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Let's talk about Communion, next season's music, our busy October, and more! REMINDER: EXTENDED REHEARSALS BEGIN TOMORROW
Between the concert and Christmas, we're going to need as much quality rehearsal time as we can get, so: starting tomorrow, rehearsals will run 7:00-9:00, extending by 30 ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 14, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 9/14/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Happy Holy Cross Day! Today marks seven months with you (and I assure you I'm happier about it than this photo suggests!). Thank you all for everything you do.
Nothing lengthy this edition, just three notes of interest for you... EXTENDED REHEARSALS BEGIN TOMORROW
Between ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 7, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 9/07/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Happy September! Tomorrow marks a full year since this community moved its worship back into our beautiful church (which will be celebrated in the form of coffee and Danish after each Mass). I've been around for half that time, which was a homecoming of ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 31, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 8/31/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
First things first: hello from most of the musical history of St. Noel! Monday night, NPM Cleveland held its first gathering since COVID (and my first opportunity to gather with them as well!) at Our Lady of Grace in Hinckley. As it turned out, ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 24, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 8/24/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
You know far better than I do that we're missing a lot of former familiar faces in the choir these days and, even though we're so grateful for those of you who've joined up since I've arrived, we're keenly aware of those empty seats each ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 17, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 8/17/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,
Why yes, we are talking about Advent in the middle of August. But before we do, a note from the composer world: Last weekend, we learned of the passing of Dr. James E. Moore Jr., whose name you might recognize from his beloved 1983 setting of ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 10, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 8/10/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,Today, it's all about the rest of 2022— what's coming, who's doing what, and how we might get there. Let's Talk Christmas!
Since this is my first Christmas with you, I wanted to get a very early start on understanding who might be ministering and ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: August 3, 2022
Posted by Tony Ward on 8/03/22
Dear Partners in Ministry,August and Potlucks and Concerts, oh my. Lots happening at the moment! POTLUCK TOMORROW!
Just a reminder that we're partying at the Kuerbitz residence tomorrow night at 6 (for the address or more info, email me). If you are coming and haven't told me yet, ... Read More »