Prayer and Worship

The Prayer & Worship Committee develops, oversees, and evaluates all parish ministries that provide for and support the liturgical and prayer life of the parish. Members include the coordinators of all the liturgical ministries including: Cantors, Choir members, Instrumentalists, Environment committee members, Eucharistic ministers, Greeters, Lectors, Typists who prepare our weekly Order of Worship, Servers and Ushers. For more information, contact Jean Jarosz, Director of Music and Liturgy at jjarosz@hanb.org.

Adult Choir	Cantors	Hand Bell Choir	Instrumentalist
Resurrection Singers

Adult Choir

Members of this group lead and enhance the assembly’s singing at the 9:15 Sunday Mass & special liturgical celebrations. Rehearsals are held every Thursday, September-May, 7:15- 9:00 p.m. An audition is not required. The ability to read music is helpful but not required. If you have experience singing in a high school choir or community chorus, you’ll likely enjoy participating in this musical group. .

Cantor

These singers lead the assembly’s singing and proclaim the psalms at Mass. An audition and ongoing formation is required. Participants will need to bring a hand held recording devise to rehearsals, held on the first Monday of every month at 6:30pm.

Hand Bell Choir

This group rings at Midnight Mass on Christmas eve, on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday (9:15 Mass). To prepare, they attend 7 rehearsals (6:00-7:10 on Thursdays) prior to ringing at Mass. Experience ringing hand bells is not required. Members of this group MUST be able to read music, especially rhythm.

Instrumentalist

Accomplished instrumentalists with a willingness to share their musical talent should call the Director of Music and Liturgy to schedule an audition. Arrangements for playing at Mass are flexible, depending on your schedule and the needs of the Director.

Resurrection Singers