2011 ANNUAL REPORT - Saint Patrick - Saint Anthony Church

SACRAMENTAL LIFE
Liturgical Dancers
In 2011, dancers offered their talents to provide
prayerful liturgical dance at our liturgies during the
Easter Triduum, on Easter Sunday, and at Christmas.
The grace and beauty of their movement highlighted
the drama of the Passion and the solemnity of the
presentation of the Cross on Good Friday,
heightened the joy of the Resurrection as they danced
to Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus and helped us
experience the wonder of Christ’s birth as they led us
in adoration of Jesus, who assumed our flesh.
Marriage Preparation
The Marriage Preparation Team, made up of married
couples from St. Patrick-St. Anthony Parish, planned
and conducted a workshop for twenty-one engaged
couples. Discussion topics included family of origin,
communication, conflict resolution, finances, and
intimacy. The couples were introduced to the parish
community at the 4:00 pm liturgy, where the
community blessed them as they continued their
preparation for living the Sacrament of Matrimony.
Music Ministry
St. Patrick-St. Anthony takes pride in its vibrant
music ministry, one that encompasses musical
expressions from all corners of the world and strives
to imbue every member of the congregation with
passion for word and sound, and an eagerness to
express this passion through singing and playing. St.
Patrick-St. Anthony Church is well known for its
exuberant music and bold programming, which
permeate every liturgy. The unparalleled acoustics of
our exquisite nineteenth-century brownstone church
provide a steady incentive to fill it with beautiful
sounds woven together in blended harmony, while
leading the congregation in reverent worship.
The Bass Clef Choir
Over a dozen volunteers and three section-leaders
offered their talents to the Bass Clef Choir in
2011. This unique ensemble of male voices
provided music leadership at the 5:00 pm Sunday
Mass every other week, occasionally at the 8:00 am
Mass, and also on special feast days and at special
liturgical celebrations. While they are fond of all
musical styles, the Bass Clef Choir made the
At the start of each Sunday liturgy during Advent, a candle for
the Advent wreath was lit from the Easter Candle in the sanctuary.
Then people were invited to process to the Peace Pole outside the
church for the lighting of the Advent wreath.
Liturgical dancers raised their arms in praise as the people,
choir, and musicians proclaimed the Gloria during the
Easter Vigil (April 23, 2011).
Ray Hardman directs the Bass Clef Choir at the 5:00 pm Mass
commemorating 9/11 (September 11, 2011).
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