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 »

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 »