Febraury 2021 Updates:

Music for Mass: Listen at home

Our Parish has used the same music for Mass, known as the Mass of St. Francis Cabrini, for many years, and it is the music used in our diocese as well. It is important, though, that we do not become too tired of it so we can use it for many years. It is also important to get a fresh perspective on Holy Mass by using new (or new to us!) music every now and then. DUring the seasons of Lent and Easter we will be using a setting known as "Mass of the Angels" or "Missa de Angelis." This music is beautiful, but you might need a little extra help getting familiar with it so you can sing with confidence. Use these videos below to help! 

Adult Choir: Cecilia's Singers

OLL misses our choir! Cecilia's Singers, the OLL adult choir, is actively recruiting new members in order to be able to resume singing at Holy Mass. We have set a goal of six new singers for spring of 2021! Prayerfully consider if you might be interested in singing with us. Contact Brenda Accurso for more information:  baccurso@ourladyoflourdescc.org or (919)-861-4611

Children and Youth Choir

Our parish Children and Youth Choir is resuming singing for Lent and Easter 2021 and has a few spots available. The choir rehearses on Wednesday afternoons. Contact Brenda Accurso for more information:  baccurso@ourladyoflourdescc.org or (919)-861-4611

Mission Statement:
“To beautify the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and thus reveal the power and the mystery contained therein; to support the fully conscious and active participation of all the faithful, firstly internal and then external.”

Suggested Reading on Sacred Music and Liturgy

Sacramentum Caritatis, Part II
http://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_exh_20070222_sacramentum-caritatis.html#PART_TWO

Musicam Sacram
http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_instr_19670305_musicam-sacram_en.html

General Instruction of the Roman Missal, art. 39-41, 45-90
http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/general-instruction-of-the-roman-missal/girm-chapter-2.cfm

Cantor Ministry

·         Leads congregational singing at Masses when a choir is not present
·         Serves as Psalmist for the Liturgy of the Word
·         Must have a pleasant and clear singing voice and excellent diction
·         Schedule determined by availability