THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: June 14, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 6/14/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

A short and sweet post today! Bishop Woost Presides June 25

Fr. Terry is taking some vacation time at the end of the month, and Bishop Woost was kind enough to "sub in" as our presider at the 9:00 Mass on June 25. While ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: June 7, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 6/07/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy June! In what might be a first for me, I don't have any news or announcements for you this week, so enjoy this bit of music-meets-language trivia:

Whether we've used it extensively in other choirs or only know it from The Sound of Music, we've ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 31, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/31/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

And, just like that, it's summer... and our return to Ordinary Time. A bit of good news and some notes to pass on today. Sound System Update This Summer

Thanks to a generous gift from the Saint Noel Endowment Fund, we're going to make some ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 24, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/24/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Good evening from home, where I've been taking a much-needed break this week. I can't believe we've already reached our last week of rehearsals and the last week of Easter! Pentecost Weekend

A few notes for you as we celebrate Pentecost Sunday: The Pentecost Sequence ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 17, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/17/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Happy Ascension week! A pair of great concert opportunities here this weekend, and some updates about our Summer: Summer Sing Session Signups

Sing Sessions are a go! I'll be available from 3:00 pm–8:00 pm on July 6, 13, and 20 (all Thursdays). I'd really like ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 10, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/10/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

This week, we remember and celebrate the life of Ken Bollam, our longtime friend, parishioner, and fellow Music Minister. His funeral Mass tomorrow morning will be a joyous and fitting celebration for a man who lived, served, shared, and sang boldly! The Bollam family ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: May 3, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 5/03/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

From survey results to some changing up, lots to discuss this week! Trial Run: Bell Choir Rehearsal Upstairs

Between the more frequent weekends we're enjoying with our Bell Choir and the number of "ringer-singers" involved, Elke and I want to try out moving bell ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 26, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/26/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Just one topic for you this week, and, because it's me asking, there's a survey. Going All-In?

There's a point in almost every rehearsal where I think to myself how wonderful it is to hear this ministry at full strength; certainly, every time we ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 19, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/19/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

Lots to get to this week, so, without further ado: First Communion Weekend

At both Masses this Sunday, we welcome eight of our young siblings in Christ to the table for the first time as they celebrate First Holy Communion. While this doesn't change ... Read More »

THE WEDNESDAY REPORT: April 12, 2023

Posted by Tony Ward on 4/12/23

Dear Partners in Ministry,

We made it! Happy Easter to you all and thank you so much for your part in making our Triduum and Easter Sunday celebrations the glorious experiences they were! This week is about resting, review, renewing, and revving up for the Easter Season to come.  Triduum/Easter ... Read More »