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. 

Adult Choir 

All adults of the parish are invited to join 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. Currently, the adult choir provides music for the Sunday 11:30 Mass, but we are hoping to form other choral groups at other Masses as well.
 
Time Commitment 
Every Tuesday night for rehearsal (Labor Day through Pentecost) from 6:30-8:00pm in the sanctuary, and 45 minutes before Sunday worship to warm-up and prepare for the service. Personal practice and preparation. 

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.
  

Family Choir 

The Family Choir is open to families of the congregation. The Family Choir sings at certain weekend services during the academic year, major feasts and solemnities, and special occasions such as Christmas Eve and Easter.

Time Commitment 
 Second and fourth Sundays from 9:00-9:25am in the sanctuary before 9:30 Sunday worship to warm-up and prepare for the service (Labor Day through Pentecost) 

Psalmist 

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.

Time Commitment 
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. 
 

Instrumentalists 

Players of string, wind, brass, percussion, guitar, and keyboard instruments are invited to contribute their gifts to the music ministry. 
 
Time Commitment 
Scheduled as your time permits. Personal practice and preparation. 

Tech team 

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.

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

Life Teen Music Ministry

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! Please contact [email protected] for more information about how to join.

Time Commitment 
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.