The liturgy of the Church presupposes, integrates and sanctifies elements from creation and human culture, conferring on them the dignity of signs of grace, of the new creation in Jesus Christ. 

Catechism of the Catholic Church #1150

MUSIC

 

Chamber Choir

Sings at 9:30 am or 11:00 am Sunday Mass (whichever is best for your personal schedule)

Adults and Teens

Rehearsals Thursdays, 7:15 pm SMS Music Room

Special Masses – Christmas, Easter and Holy Days of Obligation

 

Spanish Choir

Sings at the 7:00 Saturday or 12:30 pm Sunday Mass

Rehearsals Thursdays, 7:00 pm. In the Church, in the choir loft

Special Masses – Christmas, Easter and Holy Days of Obligation

 

Teen Choir

Sings at 5:00 pm Sunday Mass, 2^nd and 4^th Sundays

 

Children’s Choir

Open to children, K-8

Rehearsals Wednesdays, 2:00-3:15 pm SMS Music Room

Special Masses – Christmas, Easter and Holy Days of Obligation

 

Latin Choir

Sings at the 8:00 am Sunday Mass

Special Masses – Christmas, Easter and Holy Days of Obligation

Other Special Latin Masses

 

Instrumentalists

Trained Instrumentalists are also welcome in all choirs.

 

Special Events

All members of the various choirs come together to sing for the Opening of the House of the Dove, Caroling in Downtown Livermore and the Mardi Gras concert.

 

LITURGY

 

Lectors

Proclaim the Sacred Scripture at Masses (opportunities available daily, Sunday and Holy Days)

Requirements: 18 years old, received Sacraments of Baptism, 1^st Communion and Confirmation, married in the church (if married), attend Mass regularly, live according to church teachings

Training and resources provided

 

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

In addition to clergy, distribute the Body of Christ to the faithful during Mass.

Requirements: 18 years old, received Sacraments of Baptism, 1^st Communion and Confirmation, married in the church (if married), attend Mass regularly, live according to church teachings

Training and resources provided

 

Altar Servers

Assist the priest and deacons at Mass

Open to students 4^th grade and older who have received 1^st Communion

Training and resources provided

 

Ushers

Greet parishioners and guests as they arrive at Mass.

Assist with seating as needed

Perform the collection

 

 

 

Behind the Liturgy

Discover a deeper meaning behind the music and the liturgy.  

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