"God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song.
God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. 
Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises."

 - from Sing to the Lord,  Music in Divine Worship (USCCB)
 

The Music Ministries at the Parish of the Holy Eucharist strive to pray to and praise God through music and song while assisting our worshiping assembly as they strive for "conscious, active and full participation" (General Instruction on the Roman Missal, #18). Although the primary music minister at Mass is the worshiping assembly, the Music Ministry is an essential life-giving element in the spiritual life of the parishioners at Parish of the Holy Eucharist.  

Music is an integral component of our worship. Parish of the Holy Eucharist is pleased to offer several styles of music - from folk to chant - to uplift your soul and deepen your communion with the liturgy. Our churches offer choirs of all levels and ages so you are sure to find a home with us.  Opportunites for cantoring (proclaiming scripture through song at the Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation) abound. The Director of Music Ministries will provide more information about training and preparation for this special ministry. Are you a teen or adult instrumentalist? Flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin, cello or harp?  We would love to know about you!  Opportunities for playing exist throughout the year, but especially at Feasts and Holy Days such as Christmas and Easter.  

MUSIC MINISTRIES AT POTHE 

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SACRED HEART SATB CHOIR (11 AM, SEPT-JUNE)  (Rehearsals Wednesdays 6:30-8:15 PM) MEN'S SCHOLA  (8 AM Weekly at SH)  (Rehearsals pre-Mass, 7:30 AM; bi-weekly T or TH afternoons)

WOMEN'S SCHOLA  (4 PM Monthly at SH)  (Rehearsals pre-Mass 2:45 PM)
ADULT SCHOLA  (select early music ensemble; by audition; various feasts and special events; rehearsals TBD)

PARISH YOUTH CHOIRS  (11 AM Monthly at SH, OCT - MAY)  (See Youth Choirs page for rehearsal info)

ST JUDE CHOIR (9:30 AM)  (Rehearsals pre-Mass, 8:15 AM)

ST GREGORY CHOIR (8:30 AM)   (Rehearsals Wednesdays 7-8 PM)

RESURRECTION CHOIR (rehearsals as needed for funerals; contact Ron Siviski, for more info)

CANTORS  (various needs - please contact Director of Music Ministries for more information about training and scheduling)

INSTRUMENTALISTS   (various needs - please contact Director of Music Ministries for more information about scheduling)
 

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CONGREGATIONAL MASS SETTINGS USED AT POTHE
All available to listen to online! (See links at left)

NEW MASS SETTING-Fall 2020    Mass of St Frances Cabrini by Kevin Keil
A beautiful melodic setting which is unified across the acclamations with a step-wise rising line.  Easy to sing as well as easy to pray, this setting was introduced in September-October 2020 and is our first setting in honor of a female saint, St Frances Cabrini, patron saint of immigrants. 
St Frances Cabrini, pray for us!

ADVENT MASS SETTING  Belmont Mass by Christopher Walker. 
 Its melodic and simple unison line will help quiet your soul and heart during Advent.  
Introduced Advent 2017, will be sung again Advent 2019/Advent 2020, etc.

ORDINARY TIME I, II, MASS SETTING  Mass of Saint Francis by  
Sung since 2011, this Mass is the only Mass setting known throughout
the entire Diocese of Maine.

EASTERTIDE , ORDINARY TIME III MASS SETTING   Mass of Spirit & Grace by Ricky Manalo
A Mass of triumphant response by congregation, this mass setting is equally at home
with organ and choir as it is with congregation and guitars.
 

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