St. Michael the Archangel / Mary Mother of Peace Parish

Catechist Training Program

We are always looking for parishioners who want to be catechists teaching RCIA Catechumens/Candidates for Adults.  Any adult parishioner who may be interested in doing this program, please contact Fr. Brady at the parish office for more information. 

 Phone: (302) 856-6451  |  Email:  [email protected]

The Liturgical Choir

The Liturgical Choir is comprised of parishioners who desire to bring more joy and a deeper meaning to our liturgies through song. They minister at the 11:00 a.m. English Masses at Mary Mother of Peace from the second Sunday after Labor Day through the feast of Corpus Christi. The Liturgical Choir is also the principal ensemble for special parish liturgies such as Christmas Mass and Easter Vigil. Music repertoire for the Choir ranges from traditional to contemporary. The choir also sings for special liturgical celebrations such as Lessons and Carols and the Sung Rosary. Rehearsals are held each Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at MMOP.

The Handbell Choir

The SMA/MMOP Handbell Bell Choir rings on a four-octave set of Schulmerich Handbells and is one of the few Catholic churches in southern Delaware blessed with the opportunity to do so. People join to play what is, in effect, one instrument. The Handbell Choir plays hymn settings, processionals, service music and handbell repertoire at select Masses and special liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at MMOP. This choir is a wonderful way to get involved with the Music Ministry here at parish! The ability to read music is helpful, but not a requirement however, a love of music is a prerequisite!

The Contemporary Ensemble

The Contemporary Ensemble leads music at the English Masses for both Mary Mother of Peace and St. Michael the Archangel, from the second Sunday after Labor Day through the feast of Corpus Christi. In addition to vocalists, we utilize many instruments including guitars, percussion, bass and woodwinds, and typically rehearse 60-90 minutes before each liturgy. This Ensemble is open to all High School youth and adults of the parish. Come join us!

The Resurrection Choir

The Resurrection Choir is a group of parishioners (both vocalists and musicians) who lead the hymn singing, psalmody and mass parts as ministry to the grieving families of the parish. This dedicated group is always open to additional members and rehearses one hour prior to the funeral liturgy.  

 The Cantor Ministry

In dialogue with the Assembly, cantors offer musical support as a gift of service to the people of St. Michael the Archangel/Mary Mother of Peace.  Through sung prayer, they lead the assembly to full, active, and conscious participation for all our parish liturgical celebrations.

The Cantor:

• Proclaims the Word (responsorial psalm) in dialogue with the assembly
• Leads dialogical music throughout liturgy: litanies, psalms, call and response pieces
• Leads verses at communion, allowing people to process at Communion without books
• Teaches new music and supports the assembly learning new liturgical repertoire
• Prays the general intercessions during the Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter seasons

Through sung prayer, cantors enjoy praising God, growing musically and spiritually, while enjoying each other’s friendship/mentorship. A strong pleasant voice, good sight-reading skills and an openness to learning new musical repertoire is recommended.

If you are interested in any of these ministries, please email the Music Director, Paul Szczerowski, at [email protected] or call (202) 489-7073.

BILINGUAL VOLUNTEER

Our Confirmation Program is looking for a bilingual volunteer as a catechist assistant. Our confirmation program works with students in grades 9 - 12 and meets twice a month on Monday's in the afternoon.

If you're able to help or for more information, please call Yeny at (302) 278-3570 or email at [email protected].

NECESITAMOS ASISTENTES BILINGÜES

Nuestro Programa de Confirmación está buscando un voluntario bilingüe como asistente de los catequistas. Nuestro programa de confirmación trabaja con estudiantes en los grados 9 - 12 y se reúne dos veces al mes los lunes por la tarde.

Si puede ayudar o para más información de los requisitos por favor de llamar a Yeny al (302) 278-3570 o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

After months of hard work and prayer, the Synod Final Summary Report for the Diocesan Phase of the Synod has been completed and submitted to Bishop William Koenig. The report will be sent to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for inclusion in their report to the Vatican. Additionally, a Ten Best Practices document has been created as a guide for any Catholic parish, school, or organization to better embrace and respond to our calling as a synodal Church. All are invited to read the Report and Ten Best Practices at www.cdow.org/Synod.

Thanks to all who have been sending their weekly donation through WeShare or in the mail.  We have received many requests for our address to send donations.  Please send to: 

St. Michael the Archangel/Mary Mother of Peace

202 Edward Street

Georgetown, DE  19947

 

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Questions on how to donate?  Call the Parish Office at 302-856-6451, ask for Finance Dept.

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