Music Ministry
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"The Church acknowledges Gregorian chant as specially suited to the Roman liturgy: therefore, other things being equal, it should be given pride of place in liturgical services." ~Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Vatican II
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SAINT GREGORY SCHOLA – Building a repertoire of English hymns, polyphony, Latin hymns and chants. The Schola sings for the 8:45 am Mass on Sundays and for special holy days. It is open to both children and adults with a broad repertoire. [Rehearsals Wed. @ 5:30PM-6:30PM]
Contact person: Joe Sullivan, Music Director
Telephone: (406) 697-6576MEN'S SCHOLA of SAINT PIUS X – The Men's Schola sings about every two weeks alternating between the two Sunday Masses. Rehearsals occur prior to the Mass at which we are to sing. The choir director and organist is Joe Sullivan.
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sacred music
“Gregorian Chant has always been regarded as the supreme model for sacred music” – Pope St. Pius X.
Q: What is sacred music?
A: Sacred music is “that which, being created for the celebration of divine worship, is endowed with a certain holy sincerity of form,” according to the Sacred Congregation of Rites in its Instruction on Music and the Liturgy, Musicam sacram (1967, ¶4). As defined by the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium (1963), sacred music surpasses merely religious music when it is joined to the liturgical rite to become “a necessary and integral part of the solemn liturgy,” whose purpose is “the glory of God and the sanctification of the faithful” (¶112)."The treasure of sacred music is to be preserved and fostered with great care. Choirs must be diligently promoted..."