Music

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The Nativity of Mary Music Ministry was joined by the St. Mark's Sinai Choir and the Matachines Dance Group for a JOYFUL celebration concert celebrating our patroness Mary and our community Feast Day on September 8, 2019. Thank you to all who participated and attended the concert. We are ONE FAMILY in the Body of Christ and this was truly celebrated that night. Gracias a todos! God bless you. Dios te bendiga. 

Calling all musicians - singers and instrumentalists!

Parish choir rehearsals are Thursday nights 6:30 - 8:30 pm as well as Sunday mornings between the 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses. The choir is called to sing at one 4 pm Saturday Mass a month as well as one 8 am Sunday Mass. Contact Maria Milazzo for a full Parish choir schedule! Maria is always looking for more instrumentalists, so if you play a musical instrument, let her know because we would love to have you. We have a vibrant, committed musical group and take pride in leading our congregation in song. Join our music ministry today!

The new and improved Nativity of Mary Youth Choir will meet once a month on a Sunday morning at 9:00 am and lead music for the 10:30 am Mass following. The Youth Choir is open to all young people Kindergarten through 8th grade. This Choir will learn the fundamentals of music ministry in addition to reinforcing music reading and learning to sing in an ensemble. Our first meeting will be Sunday, September 22nd at 9:00 am. Please meet in the choir area in church. Contact Maria Milazzo with any questions: mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org.

• Feast Day Concert Celebration, Sept. 8
  In celebration of Nativity of Mary’s 81st Birthday, the Nativity Music Ministry in collaboration with St. Mark’s hispanic ministry will provide a concert celebration. ALL are welcome to celebrate our community and Mary our Mother!
  Sunday, September 8, 2019, 7:00 pm: Nativity of Mary Church

• Skills and Spirituality, Sept. 28
  Skills & Spirituality is a day of prayer, workshops, music making, and building relationships hosted by the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City, KS. The event is designed for clergy, cantors, organists, choir members, multi-lingual music ministry, directors and instrumentalists. See the website for more information on breakout sessions and how to register: https://kcliturgy.wixsite.com/sands2019 
  Saturday, September 28, 2019, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm: Nativity of Mary 

• Taize Prayer and Eucharistic Adoration
  The Nativity of Mary Music Ministry will lead the parish community in a guided Taize prayer and Eucharistic Adoration. Taize Prayer is a style of music using repetitive prayerful refrains. In combination with Eucharistic Adoration, this evening will provide a prayerful and inspiring evening for all who attend. ALL are invited. 
  Every other month on the 1st Friday of the month

• All Souls Prayer Service, Nov 2
  This annual Prayer Service hosted by the Altar Society and Music Ministry honors and remembers all loved ones who have passed away, especially those within the past year. All are invited to come pray and remember and honor the dead.
  Saturday, November 2, 2019, 10:00 am: Nativity of Mary Church
   

• Volunteer Celebration, April 23
  All Nativity of Mary School volunteers will be recognized at the 8:30 am Children’s Mass. Students will present special music pieces in recognition of our gratitude!
  Thursday, April 23, 2020, 8:30 am: Nativity of Mary Church

• Easter Concert Celebration, April 19
  A culmination of Holy Week and Easter celebrations, this concert will journey through the passion of our Lord and His Resurrection. Join the Music Ministry in celebrating the Easter Season!
  Sunday, April 19, 2020, 3:00 pm: Nativity of Mary Church
   

• One Call Institute, July 21-26
  One Call is an institute dedicated to the engagement, empowerment, and ongoing support of young liturgical musicians. Maria Milazzo will be bringing youth from Nativity of Mary on this week-long ministry camp. For more information, visit their website at https://www.onecallinstitute.org/. Contact Maria Milazzo at mmilazzo@nativityofmary.org if your highschool-aged student is interested in attending or if you would like to make a financial contribution to make this trip affordable for all of our Nativity Youth. 
  July 21-26, 2020, St. John’s University Campus, Collegeville, MN