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Cantors, Various Choirs, & Instrumentalists; Worship Aids & Liturgy of the Word texts

Our Parish Music Ministry consists of dozens of volunteers who share their musical talents.

Cantors lead the assembly in song by singing all of the music during a Liturgy from the Altar area, in front of the Congregation. Cantors should be strong and confident in their singing.  The ability to sight read music is necessary at times.

The “Senior” Choir sings primarily at the 11am Mass, and practices on Thursdays at 6:30pm. Members of the choir range in abilities, from beginners to well-experienced.  Choir members must be able to sing on-key.  The ability to read music is helpful, but not necessary if the singer is a good follower.

In the Fall of 2017 we introduced a Cherub Choir that often rehearses at the same time as the Children’s Choir but in the Chapel  in a manner designed for pre-K, kindergarten and 1st graders who are just beginning to learn how to read.  The Children’s Choir sings at least 4 times per year: Christ the King, Christmas, Easter and Mother’s Day (Crowning of Mary).  The Children’s Choir and Teen Ensemble often combine on major feasts. The Teen Ensemble includes instrumentalists, singers and Teen Cantors.  The Teens also provide music at the monthly Sunday LCC 7pm mass, occasional Sunday mornings and for major feasts. Please let your private instructor or your school’s vocal or instrumental music teacher that Carl Hackert is available to accompany parishioner’s of CSM for their NYSSMA solo competitions.

If you would be interested in serving as either a Cantor, Teen Cantor, or as a member of the Children’s Choir, Teen Ensemble,  “Senior” Choir, Instrumentalist or all of the above, please contact Carl Hackert to schedule a simple audition–the audition process is private and takes less than 30 seconds for those interested in joining the choir, and a little longer for those interested in becoming a Cantor.  Don’t worry. We will teach you to read music and the main qualifications we seek are:  that you love music, you enjoy meeting & working with new people,  and have a good sense of humor!

Finally, Carl Hackert is looking to train CSM members who have  a piano or keyboard background to learn to play the church’s fantastic  new organ which is equipped with a lot of cool MIDI features.  If interested, please contact Carl.  Carl’s church phone extension is #15. Carl’s cellphone is 518-469-5718. Email addresses are: carl@stmaryny.org  or  carl_hackert@yahoo.com

Liturgical Music Schedule

  • St. Mary’s SPRING 2021 tentative music schedule with hymn numbersPDF

Worship Aids & Readings during Coronavirus  –  download & use with streaming Masses

  • Worship Aid 4th Sunday of Easter 2021PDF
  • Readings for April 25, 2021 Fourth Sunday of EasterPDF
recordings from the 2009 St. Cecilia Sing concert

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Imagine what your life would be like if you awoke tomorrow morning and found that there was no water coming into your home. What would you do? Probably you'd get a few gallons of bottled water, and feel a bit grungy and inconvenienced until the water came back on. Other than that, things would really be OK. But what if the water never came back on? And what if the stores ran out of bottled water? What if the nearest drainage ditch became the only place we could get any water at all? … Help The Thirsty

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March 2023

Wednesday March 29

5:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Full Message Group of N.A.
Recurs weekly
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Smart Recovery Group
Recurs weekly
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friends & Family Meeting
Recurs weekly

Thursday March 30

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Reconciliation in the Chapel
Recurs weekly

April 2023

Saturday April 1

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday Morning Miracles Group
Recurs weekly

Sunday April 2

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Mass at St. Mary
Recurs weekly
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Mass At St. Mary's
Recurs weekly

Monday April 3

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Recurs weekly

Tuesday April 4

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
JHMM Prayer Group
Recurs monthly
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