THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 20, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/20/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

An early Happy Saint Cecilia's Day (Friday, Nov 22) to all you music-makers!

It was a little weird to miss a weekend, but it sounds like everything went swimmingly in my absence! Thanks again to Aga and Matt for steering the ship, and to all ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 13, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/13/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

I don't recall ever having national news to share in a Wednesday Report before, but two important items await you this week.

Firstly, though, allow me to express my tremendous gratitude again to everyone who attended or served in ministry as we celebrated our beloved ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: November 6, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 11/06/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

As many of you know, I've been keeping a running count of the days since I began my time in service with you at Saint Noel; today is Day 996. Each one of those days, regardless of its light or shadow, has been a ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 23, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/23/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

What a weekend! I cannot thank you all enough for your role in making our Parish Feast Day weekend such a wonderful experience. From the outstanding music to readings well proclaimed to servant leadership in every ministry, you made it abundantly clear how blessed we ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 16, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/16/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

What a slate we have ahead of us! From the Saint Augustine Dinner tomorrow night to our Parish Feast Day celebrations this weekend, there's a lot of good busy-ness for us to attend to. Important information about these celebrations—and what waits for us in the ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 9, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/09/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Well, if you weren't convinced as of yet that Fall has arrived, I think it's pretty certain now! That autumnal sweater-weather nip is in the air, and we're just starting to see those first pops of color in the trees (the photo this week is ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: October 2, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 10/02/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy October, everyone. Another all-music post today, but all are welcome to enjoy this Sunday's Concert Series event, as we welcome the BlueWater Chamber Orchestra! A trio of wonderful pieces awaits you, including Beethoven's iconic Fifth Symphony. Volunteers are needed to pass programs out if ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 25, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/25/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A brief and music-focused post today. Music Ministry, read on!

Peace be with you,Tony MUSIC MINISTRY Fall Music Ministry Schedule

It's going to be a frenzied Fall for us, so I wanted to help us all be as prepared as possible. You'll find a schedule in ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 18, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/18/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A few weeks ago, I wished everyone a happy St. Gregory's Day— and yesterday marked the feast day of another patron saint of music, St. Hildegard von Bingen— but I thought all of you should know whether there's a patron saint for your liturgical ministry. ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: September 11, 2024

Posted by Tony Ward on 9/11/24

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Advent will be here before we know it, and with it comes our Gaudete concert on December 15 (some news on that front; see below). But first: on this 23rd anniversary of one of America's darkest days, let us take some time today to remember ... Read More »