Do you find yourself humming to the Mass songs . . . after Mass has ended?
Do you play an instrument confidently and would like to play it during Mass?
Do you enjoy the thought of creating music to glorify God?

Then, come and join the St. Bernard of Clairvaux Music Ministry! We serve our parish by dedicating time and abilities to elevate our Masses through music. All ages welcome.
 

• The Adult Choir meets every Thursday @ 7:30 PM, sings at the 10:30 AM Mass every Sunday.
• The Young Choir meets every Wednesday @ 6:30 PM, sings sings at the 5:15 PM Mass on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
• The NEW Contemporary Music Group (singers and band) meets on two Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM, sings and plays at the 5:15 PM Mass on the 2^nd Saturday of the month.
• Cantors are scheduled to sing at 2-3 Masses a month based on their availability.
• We are also seeking high voices to form a seasonal Treble Choir and solo instrumentalists who would like to play a prepared piece during the Mass.

If you would like to sing in a group, lead as a Cantor, or play your instrument at Mass, there are endless possibilities!

For information, please see Christina Blalock (Director of Sacred Music) after Mass, or contact her:
email [email protected] or text/call (732) 539-6956.

The goal and purpose of Music Ministry is to enhance the experience of worship by heightening the Word of God with music and to provide beauty to the liturgy through music. Through strong musical leadership, music ministers strive to enable the song of the assembly to encourage full, active and conscious participation.  Cantors, Choirs and Instrumentalists also minister to the assembly by providing music which allows and encourages spiritual reflection.

Always needed!!
CANTORS and SONG LEADERS
INSTRUMENTAL SOLOISTS

Please contact Christina, our Music Director, or see her after Mass!
[email protected]

The goal and purpose of Music Ministry is to enhance the experience of worship by heightening the Word of God with music and to provide beauty to the liturgy through music. Through strong musical leadership, music ministers strive to enable the song of the assembly to encourage full, active and conscious participation. Cantors, Choirs and Instrumentalists also minister to the assembly by providing music which allows and encourages spiritual reflection.

Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music – [email protected], (908) 725-0552 x807

Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music – [email protected], (908) 725-0552 x807

Parish Choir: Parish Choir is open to all singers high school age and above. Rehearsals are on Thursdays,  7:30 to 9:15 pm in the church. Parish Choir sings for Mass on Sundays at 10:30 AM. Parish Choir also sings for major Holy Days and special events.

Children’s Choir: Children’s Choir is open to all children in grades 3 to 8. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:25 pm. The Children’s Choir sings for Mass on a monthly basis, usually at the Saturday, 5:15 PM Mass.

Youth Music Group: The Youth Music Group is open to 8th graders, High School age and Young Adults, both singers and instrumentalists. This group does contemporary sacred music in addition to current parish repertoire. The Youth Music Group is led by Christine Spodnick ([email protected]).

Cantors: Cantors are experienced singers who lead the assembly at Mass when there is no choir. They are required to know extensive repertoire and to learn new music quickly. Cantors are required to also be choir members. In addition to choir rehearsals, Cantors participate in two cantor rehearsals per month.  Those interested in participating in the cantor ministry should plan to be in choir and contact the Director of Sacred Music.

Instrumentalists: All instrumentalists who would like to participate at Mass at any time should contact the Director of Sacred Music, Christina Blalock ([email protected]).