Welcome to St. Mary’s Music webpage
Music at St. Mary’s
Saint John Paul II called God, the creator of everything, a “divine Artist.” Just as God created man and woman and gave them dominion over the world, he gave human artists “a spark of his own surpassing wisdom, calling them to share in his creative power” (Letter to Artists, 1999).
And so, with a spark of creativity and with inspiration from the Holy Spirit, the choirs at St. Mary of Sorrows “sing to the Lord a new song” (Psalm 96). By leading music at Mass, we strive to inspire prayer and bring us all closer to God. Music gives us a glimpse of the beauty heaven, where angels sing unceasingly: “holy, holy, holy Lord, God of hosts!”
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Adult Choirs
Marian Singers
Sunday 9:00am Mass
Thursday evening rehearsal
Director: David Bond
Joyful Noise Ensemble
Sunday 11:00am Mass
Wednesday evening rehearsal
Director: Linda Depew
Simple Gifts Choir
Sunday 7:30am Mass
Director: Debbie Doyle
Historic Church Choir
Sunday 9:30am Mass (St. Mary’s Historic Church)
Director: Debbie Doyle
Vigil Choir
Saturday 5:00pm Mass
Monday evening rehearsal
Director: Deb Zamora-Soon
Youth Choirs
Children’s Choir (K-6)
Sunday 9:00am Mass
Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm rehearsal
Director: Laura Carls
S.M.O.S. Choir & Orchestra (7-12)
Sunday 5:00pm Mass
Wednesday evening rehearsal
Director: Elizabeth Turgeon
Other Groups
The New Spirit Singers (diocesan choir)
Saturday 5:00pm Mass
Thursday evening rehearsal
Director: Clarette Sheloton
Bells of St. Mary’s (handbell choir)
Tuesday evening rehearsal
Director: David Bond
Resurrection Choir
Gathers to sing for funerals.
Director: David Bond
Cantors
Lead the congregation in song.
Director: David Bond
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Anyone who sings or plays an instrument is welcome. Contact the music director for details.
David Bond
(703) 978 4141 ext. 114 davidb@stmaryofsorrows.org