Music Ministry

MUSIC MINISTRY

The members of the Music Ministry of St. Benilde Parish encourage the assembly in song and enhance the prayer life of the community through the beauty and joy of music.

CANTOR MINISTRY

The Cantor Ministry consists of a small group of talented singers who individually lead the sung worship for Mass when there is no choir present. A cantor leads and sustains the singing of the assembly during the liturgy and can also act as a soloist during the singing of the psalm, and the intoning of parts of the Eucharistic acclamations and other parts of the Mass (like the litany during the Breaking of the Bread, or the Kyrie). 
  
A cantor at St. Benilde Church is required to be a talented vocalist, well prepared for their appointed Mass, have a good sense of flow in the liturgy, possess a clear speaking voice, and exhibit proper poise and presence in this role of leadership.  

CHOIR MINISTRY

The Choirs of St. Benilde Church endeavors to beautify, enhance and promote greater worship of the assembled community by fostering “active participation of the laity” through the singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. They are firmly committed to upholding the rich traditions of Church choral music throughout history, with a repertoire that runs the gamut from Gregorian Chant to modern compositions.

ADULT CONTEMPORARY CHOIR

Choir members provide Praise and Worship style music at the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass. Practices are on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

TRADITIONAL CHOIR

The Traditional Choir sings at the 9 a.m. Mass as well as Holy Days of Obligation, Feast Days and Solemnities, the Holy Triduum, and other liturgical celebrations, such as Confirmation.