Music Ministry

As a community of faith, we at St. Raphael Catholic Church welcome all to serve as ministers of music.  Please consider joining us for any of the following opportunities.  All roles are flexible- we will work with your schedule and desired frequency of participation.

In living our parish vision of believing we are directed by the grace, actions, and good news of Jesus Christ, in order to becoming an open, inviting, and growing spiritual community commissioned through our Baptism and the Eucharist, our music ministry extends our mission by striving to provide music that prays and helps us pray to our Lord and ministers to the spiritual needs of all who come to worship. We gather to worship God with our whole selves in mind, body, and spirit. Let us celebrate our Lord by joining our voices together to be one voice that joyfully praises and thanks our God.

To learn more about the Music Ministry Opportunities please contact the Director of Music Ministries, at vsclafani@st-raphaels.com

For information on the St. Raphael Life Teen Music Ministry please contact Vincent at vsclafani@st-raphaels.com

All adults of the parish are invited to join the choir! In addition to the usual music sung during Sunday worship, the choir also sings a variety of repertoire representing all periods and cultures of music in the Church’s rich musical tradition. The ability to read music, although helpful, is not required. There are choral groups at the 4:30, 9:30, and 11:30 masses. Please join us at the mass of your choosing.

Adult choir rehearsals are at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays and 2:30 PM on Fridays in the music room in Caverly Hall. While two rehearsals are offered for scheduling convenience, attendance is only necessary at one rehearsal.

Note: Seasonal choirs will also be formed to participate in holidays and liturgical seasons, such as Christmas, Easter, and holy days of obligation. These are designed to allow for short-term participation for special periods in our parish.

The Family Choir is open to families of the congregation. The Family Choir sings at certain weekend services during the academic year.

Family Choir will sing alongside the Children’s Choir for one or two Sundays per month. Attendance at the Children’s Choir rehearsal on Tuesdays at 3 PM is encouraged but not mandatory for Family Choir Participants. Please check the bulletin, the website, and mass announcements for the Family Choir schedule. Please email lricketts@st-raphaels.com to be added to the Family Choir email list, which will provide music lists and practice links prior to each Family Choir Sunday.

The Children’s Choir is open to any elementary and middle school aged children from the congregation. The Children’s Choir aims to educate children in basic choral principles and foster a love of music in the liturgy. Children’s Choir will sing in a variety of styles to provide participants with a broad understanding of church music.

Rehearsal every Tuesday from 3:00-4:00pm in the Church. Children’s Choir will sing at 1-2 masses per month, including special occasions. Please check the bulletin, the website, and mass announcements for the Children’s Choir mass schedule. Please email lricketts@st-raphaels.com to be added to the Children’s Choir email list.

The psalmist is the visible proclaimer of sung scripture. Central to this ministry is singing the psalm and gospel acclamation & verse. The psalmist must be able to facilitate the assembly in sung prayer. Audition required.

Once or twice a month at the weekend service of your preference and 30 minutes before worship for warm-up and preparation. Personal practice and preparation.

Players of string, wind, brass, percussion, guitar, and keyboard instruments are invited to contribute their gifts to the music ministry.

Scheduled as your time permits. Personal practice and preparation.

Members of the Tech Team facilitate use of the projector slides during worship. The tech team ensures that the correct slide is on screen at the appropriate time. If you can operate a touchscreen phone or tablet, you’re qualified for Tech Team. Training Provided.

Scheduled as your time permits at the service of your choice.

St. Raphael’s Life Teen Music Ministry strives to lead others into deeper relationship with Christ through devotion, excellence, and humility. The Life Teen Music Ministry plays in a contemporary style and provides music for the 5:30 pm Sunday evening mass which is focused on fostering the spiritual life of teens. The Life Teen Music Ministry is open to new members, both teens and adults, all year round. All singers, keyboard players, guitarists, bass players, drummers, and instrumentalists are welcome!

Rehearsal every Thursday from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Church, 4:15-5:00 pm before Sunday mass to prepare for the liturgy. Personal practice and preparation.