The National Catholic Youth Conference
on Nov 21, 2009From The Catholic Key in Kansas City: The National Catholic Youth Conference's Eucharistic procession through the streets of downtown Kansas City. 22,000 youth. Go read the article at the link above. Gives you a lot to think about.

Thanksgiving Day Mass
on Nov 20, 2009We will offer the music at the Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. R's on Thursday, November 26th at 9:00 AM. This is the choir's last true week off until, well, I guess it might be safe to say April, so pray for us, we have a long and difficult road ahead...

November 7th Mass at St. Richard's, a few snidbits and commentary
on Nov 10, 2009While we were rehearsing, I heard someone jokingly mention we should do an entire Mass in "duck," quacking our way through various hymns, ordinary and anthems. As I reeled at the thought of this terrible idea, I pondered how young people wh...

Palestrina and Mozart and Bears, oh my!
on Nov 7, 2009We sing at Mass today. I have been so crazy busy that I forgot to post that earlier in the week. I forgot to invite everyone to Mass on Facebook, and I neglected my usual pattern of posting the texts to the songs prior to Mass so everyone could see...

ANNOUNCEMENT OF GREAT YUMMYNESS!
on Nov 6, 2009It's time again.Order forms for brownie pop wreaths and party platters will be available starting WEDNESDAY, November 11th outside the choir room. This year, we will ONLY be selling wreaths and Plates, and only to those who pre-order them.How much, w...

A really really funny thing
on Oct 27, 2009From WDTPRS, comes this jewel in the com box (that's comment box for those who do not regularly read blogs)...Fr. Zuhlsdorf was commenting on a speech given by Bishop Trautman at Catholic University of America in which his Excellency was concerned th...

Mass for Life, offered at St. Richard's as part of Respect for Life Month, October 2009
on Oct 21, 2009On Tuesday evening, we gathered in the Church to offer Mass as Catholic "People for Life" during Respect for Life month which is observed during October every year. Fr. Dall said best, said it all, so, please take the time to listen to his...

Congratulations are in Order
on Oct 16, 2009Congrats to Ramsay, Emily, and Claire for making the Mississippi Girlchoir's Treble Song Honor Choir!!! Now, get to work learning that music! Just kidding, but you will be getting CD's soon and then we will have to get to work.

Don't Monkey Around with your Time Talents & Treasures
on Oct 11, 2009Before Mass, we gathered in the choir room as usual, but trickling in for some strange reason. We really missed Kaitlyn, as she was in Washington D.C. this weekend on an adventure in Democracy. We wish her well and pray that she returns safely to us...

State Honor Choir is Coming: Preview
on Oct 9, 2009The State Honor Choir repertoire this year has some real jewels. Of the songs I could find out there on You Tube, these are the best representatives from the flock...Six of our choir members will be auditioning this year, and this post is mostly for...