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St. Martin's Liturgical Movement

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The Ministry of Danced Prayer

"Processions and interpretations through bodily movement (dance) can become meaningful parts of the liturgical celebrations.... "

From the U.S. Bishops statement entitled Environment & Art in Catholic Worship.

 

One Family, Many Gifts

St. Martin's Liturgical musicians are truly one family with many and varied gifts. Many of them have, at one time or another, sung with the 10:00 a.m. Mass choir, originally under the direction of Chip and Laynette Evans. From this group, many musicians have gone on to share their music ministry with the other Sunday Masses. Although our liturgies have a wide variety of musical styles, the varied gifts of our many musicians compliment one other and are appreciated by their fellow musicians when they come together. Our music leaders for each Mass meet together monthly, as necessary, to plan the music for the various liturgical seasons, holy days, and sacramental celebrations. During these times, they decide upon a common repertory, which serves to unite the community's liturgies and the rituals while still allowing for diversity in styles.

For Thanksgiving, Triduum, and some special liturgies, musicians from the many groups join together, combining their various gifts into one beautiful choir. We are fortunate to have musicians who are willing to work so well together.
Additional singers and instrumentalists are always welcome.

For more information, please contact the Liturgy Office at 289-9617.

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