MUSIC MINISTRY
Music Ministry
Adult Choir
All high school age to adults are invited to join the St. Monica Choir. The choirs rehearse together weekly, but the singers split into two groups, singing separately at the 9:30 am and 11:00 am Sunday Masses. The entire choir sings together for special Masses such as Christmas and Easter. For more information, contact Conner McMains, at cmcmains@stmonicachurch.org.
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Cantor Ministry
Cantors lead music at all St. Monica Masses, by audition only. For more information, contact Conner McMains, at cmcmains@stmonicachurch.org.
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12:30pm Contemporary Band
The Contemporary Choir is a group of people of all ages who come together and worship God through music. The choir provides the music for the 12:30 pm Mass, and they meet every Sunday morning at 11am in the Music Room. For more information, contact the Associate Director of Music, Emmanuel Espiritu, at eespiritu@stmonicachurch.org or 214-366-7103.
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Fine Arts Committee
The Fine Arts committee is made up of people who represent the various ensembles and groups within the Music Ministry. The group meets monthly to discuss past and future events and plan the ongoing Fine Arts Series at St. Monica. Membership is by request of the Director of Music, Connor McMains.
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Handbell Choir
Handbells are a fun and fulfilling way of participating in the music of the church. Anyone can do it! Previous experience reading music is helpful, but not necessary. Instruction in playing handbells will be provided for you. Members participate in various Masses throughout the school year. Rehearsals are held on Sundays at 4:00 pm (September-May). For more information, contact the Director of Music, Conner McMains, at cmcmains@stmonicachurch.org.
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St. Monica School Choir
Choir teaches valuable music and life skills. It encourages teamwork, listening, and discipline. Music can help students form a closer relationship with God through the Mass. There are 4 choirs for students ranging from 2nd through 8th grade.
For more information, contact the Associate Director of Music, Emmanuel Espiritu, at eespiritu@stmonicachurch.org.
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5pm Youth Choir
The Youth Choir is a group of teens who come together and worship God through music. The choir provides the music for the 5 pm Mass and meets every Sunday at 2 pm in the Music Room. For more information, contact, Emmanuel Espiritu at eespiritu@stmonicachurch.org or 214-366-7103 for more information.