News from Music Ministry at St. John Neumann

Music forms an integral part of the St. John Neumann Parish. Under the leadership of the clergy, the St. John Neumann Music Department exercises an important ministry that reaches out to the cantors, the SJN choirs and instrumentalists, as well as to the members of the congregation and the community.

11:30 a.m. Mass Choir
We need more singers in this choir! There’s a lot of great classical sacred choral music waiting to be sung for that Mass, but we don’t have enough folks to tap into the repertoire. The ensemble is open to high school age singers and above, rehearses on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. and meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. to warm up for Mass. The only musical requirement for the group is the ability to match pitch! If interested, please contact Mark Fisch at 328-3220 x 107 or mfisch@sjnaustin.org for more information.

Life Teen Ensemble
This group leads music for the Sunday 5:30 p.m. Life Teen Mass. Their musical style has the broadest range, including Contemporary Christian repertoire. Vocalists and instrumentalists (high school age and above) who want to share their faith through music in the liturgy are needed. The weekly rehearsal schedule for this group is under review. Currently, the ensemble meets in the Church at 4 p.m. on Sundays to rehearse for the Mass. 

Sunday 5:30 Life Teen Mass Ensemble Director
Welcome our new Life Teen Ensemble Director, Eric Paul Carreiro! Eric and his family are recent arrivals in the Austin area, coming to us from the great state of Rhode Island. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition and has extensive experience as a music minister. He is excited about the Life Teen Mass and looks forward to guiding the ensemble and helping us worship at the Sunday 5:30 p.m. liturgy. 

Sound Tech?
We’re still looking for a sound tech for the Sunday 9 a.m. Mass. Contact Mark Fisch at (512) 328-3220 x 107 or mfisch@sjnaustin.org if you feel the call to serve!

If you are interested in serving in the SJN Music Ministry, please contact Director of Music Mark Fisch at mfisch@sjnaustin.org or (512) 328-3220 x 107. Serve the Lord with gladness!

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If you are interested in participating in either of these groups, please contact our new Director of Music, Mark Fisch, at mfisch@sjnaustin.org or 328-3220 x107. You can also register your interest in the group on a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board outside the Music Rehearsal/Hospitality Room in the Church.