SACRED HEART MUSIC MINISTRY

Have you ever thought about becoming involved with the music program at Sacred Heart? Now is the time to become involved. The music ensembles will soon be starting up for the school year and you don’t have to be a trained musician to join the ensembles of Sacred Heart. You do have to enjoy making music, praising God, and enjoy the fellowship of friends. Consider joining one or more of these first-class ensembles.

CHANCEL CHOIR - This ensemble sings at the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass 3-4 times a month and on Feast Days. The Chancel Choir is a 4-part ensemble that sings a variety of repertoire from Latin motets to African American Spirituals and presents one large choral work a year. This ensemble is also open to those in high school.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM in the choir room beginning on September 7.

Chancel Choir 2011-2012 Schedule

CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE - The Contemporary Ensemble is a group of vocalists and instrumentalists that sing more contemporary and upbeat music on the last Saturday of the month at the 5:00 PM Mass.
Rehearsals: Last Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00 PM in the choir room.

Contemporary Ensemble 2011-2012 Schedule

FESTIVAL CHOIR - This is an ensemble comprised of the Chancel Choir as well as other members of the parish. This ensemble sings on the major Feast Days of the Year. (Community Thanksgiving Service, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil, Easter Sunday, Pentecost, Vespers) This is a perfect choir for those of you that can’t make a commitment to singing every Sunday.
Rehearsals will be held 1-1 1/2 months before the scheduled performance. Please call Jeffrey at 763.537.4561, ext. 109 for more information and a rehearsal schedule.

CHERUB CHOIR - The Cherub Choir is open to all children in 3rd - 4th grade. This choir sings once a month at the 5:00 PM Saturday Mass.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 2:15-3:00 PM in the choir room beginning on October 5.

Cherub Choir 2011-2012 Schedule

JUNIOR CHOIR - This ensemble is open to any children in 5th - 8th grade. They sing once a month at the 5:00 PM Saturday Mass.
Rehearsals: Wednesdays from 3:15-4:00 PM in the choir room beginning on October 5.

Junior Choir 2011-2012 Schedule

HANDBELL ENSEMBLE - This adult handbell ensemble plays every other month at the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass and on Feast Days. High school age kids are also invited to join this ensemble.
You must be able to read music to join this ensemble. Rehearsals: Every other Thursday from 7:00-8:30 PM in the school cafeteria beginning on September 8.

Handbell Ensemble 2011-2012 Schedule

RESURRECTION CHOIR - This is an ensemble of devoted women that sing for all of the parish funerals and Senior First Friday Masses. They sing 2-3 part music. This ensemble rehearses once a month and meets 40 minutes prior to each funeral. You must have daytime availability to join this ensemble.
Rehearsal: First Tuesday of the Month from 9:30-10:30 AM beginning on October 4.

Resurrection Choir 2011-2012 Schedule

CANTOR - If you are a vocalist and want to give your talents as a cantor, please call Jeffrey Patry for an audition. I would love to welcome any new cantors.

INSTRUMENTALIST - There are plenty of opportunities to play an instrument during Mass. Get in touch with me if you are interested in sharing your talents as an instrumentalist.

If you are interested in joining one or more of these ensembles, please call Jeffrey A. Patry, Director of Sacred Music at 763.537.4561, ext. 109 or write him an email at jeffreypatry@yahoo.com.

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Parish Pastoral Council is a group of members from Sacred Heart Parish, elected or appointed, who serve in an advisory capacity and give council and advice to the Pastor. They address and evaluate the needs and goals of the Parish Community.

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Parish Finance Committee is responsible for the effective stewardship of the Parish. It functions as an advisor to the Pastor in all financial matters.

PARISH VOCATIONS COMMITTEE
The Vocations Committee gathers together to promote awareness of the need for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life by promoting prayer and providing material and resources that spiritually strengthen families.

PARISH BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
This committee is supported by dedicated parishioners who have special talents in building and maintenance areas. They are committed to maintaining and improving our parish building and grounds. If you would like to offer your time and talent to this committee, please call the parish office at 763-537-4561.

PARISH LITURGY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Liturgy Committee is to constantly strive for the active, full and conscious participation of the faithful in the liturgy of the Mass

ARTS AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
The Art and Environment Committee is a group of parishioners who combine their gifts and work together to carry out the task of preparing and decorating for the parish liturgical celebrations. This is done in consultation with the pastor and in accordance with Liturgical and Archdiocesan guidelines on worship.

SACRED HEART COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
Purpose: The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women is to encourage one another spiritually and help one another materially. Activities with which we are involved throughout the year include bake and candy sales, Layettes, Appalachian Christmas Program, Spring Luncheon, Funeral Lunch servers, Pro-Life activities, and a Spring Afternoon Recollection.

Membership: All women of the parish 18 and older are members of the S.H.C.C.W. There are no set dues, however, a special envelope is included in our parish packet. Any amount donated is appreciated and will be used to assist us in our many endeavors throughout the year.

Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women: Yearbook 2011

SACRED HEART MEN'S CLUB
This organization is open to all male persons of the age 18 years or older who are members of Sacred Heart Parish. Promoting fellowship and social interaction among our members, we support our parish through fund raising activities. Join us each year for our great and famous Mostaccioli Dinner the last week of October. Other activities sponsored by the Men's Club are a Golf Tournament, Adult/Child Twins game and other various service activities throughout the year.