God delights in us when we find joy in the gifts he gives. Do you have a gift of singing or playing an instrument? We NEED YOU! Please consider sharing your gift of music by serving in the St. Thomas Music Ministry. You are cordially invited to join us! Contact Lauren Hymel at music@saintthomaslb.org or call the parish office at 228-863-1610.
The music ministry is a loving, friendly group of people of varying musical ability, who love to make music for God and are dedicated to giving the best of themselves. We have an empty chair just waiting to be filled by you!
Benefits:
LITURGICAL CHOIR
Liturgical Choir ensembles sing at the 4pm Saturday and 9 and 11:30am Sunday Masses, as well as for special liturgical events and feast days. Liturgical Choir rehearsals are generally Thursdays at 5:45pm. Folks of all ages and all levels of musicianship are welcome to participate! Please contact Lauren Hymel if you would like to join!
INSTRUMENTALISTS
Do you play an instrument? WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO JOIN US! Guitar, fiddle, saxophone, flute, trumpet, drums, bass, keyboard, and all other flavors of melodious and harmonious sound are welcome!
ST. THOMAS FAMILY SINGERS
This is an opportunity for you and your child or grandchild to sing together at Mass in the choir! Currently we have seven families participating, and we would love to have more! What’s involved? One or two rehearsals before the Mass we sing (which will be about every five weeks). This is a great way for your child to learn the liturgy and gain confidence as a song leader, while spending time with you serving the Lord! Please contact Lauren Hymel if you are interested!
LIFETEEN CHOIR
Our Lifeteen choir brings contemporary praise music to the Sunday 5:30 pm Lifeteen Masses and some feast days. Rehearsals are Sun. 4-5:30 pm. Singers and instrumentalists interested in joining should contact Tim Raborn at tim@raborn.org. Limited openings; placement Audition required.
WHAT ELSE? There are other ways to be involved! Here are some additional opportunities to serve in music ministry:
YOUTH MUSIC
The mission of our children’s music programs are to help children grow closer to God through music, to teach them prayerful service and to develop skill and musicianship with the hope that they will continue their ministry into adulthood. There are choirs for every age in the music ministry.
TALENTED TEENS!
We are looking for talented teens in 7th grade and up to serve in our music ministry youth praise ensemble!! Are you a singer, piano/keyboardist, guitarist, percussionist or other instrumentalist? Would you like to be? Being a part of the music ministry youth praise ensemble is a great way to develop and share your talent in service to God! Rehearsals will be once a week in accordance with the schedule of the majority of those participating. The group will prepare to sing for Masses and youth events as needed. Please contact Lauren Hymel for more information.
CHILDREN’s BELL CHOIR
The St. Thomas Children’s Bell choir will begin rehearsals soon! All children ages 7 – 12 are invited to participate – no experience necessary! The bell choir will rehearse on Mondays from 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm in the church – we will perform at Christmas Eve Mass. If you are interested, contact Tyler Brandon by email at music2@saintthomaslb.org.
SRE MUSIC
Cindy Waguespack will be leading music at our School of Religious Education, teaching hymns and songs of praise to our 3-5th graders in preparation for SRE Family Masses in December and May. Children will also be taught songs to help them learn the teachings of the church. It is our hope that all of our young people are aware of the importance of full, conscious, and active participation at Mass.