The St. Catherine Choir will sing on the Feast of the Ascension

The St. Catherine Choir will sing on the Feast of the Ascension

by | Apr 28, 2016 | Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Music, Parish Life, The Latest

In honor of the Feast of the Ascension, the St. Catherine Choir will be singing a portion of the Mass in C by Sigismund von Neukomm at the 12n Mass on Thursday, 5 May and at the 10a and 12n Masses on Sunday, 8 May. There are 28 students in the choir, and they will be singing the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, and Agnus Dei.

An Austrian born composer, organist and conductor, Sigismund von Neukomm (1778-1858) studied keyboard under brother composers Johann Michael and Franz Joseph Haydn. At age fourteen, Neukomm became the honorary organist at the University of Salzburg church, and a few years later also became the chorus master of the Salzburg court theatre. He moved to Vienna in 1797 and taught piano and voice lessons for several years, including teaching two of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s children. In 1804 Neukomm left Vienna and traveled extensively for the rest of his musical career, living in cities throughout all of Europe, Russia, as well as several countries in Africa and South America. He continued to compose numerous works, and befriended many notable composers, including Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann.

Neukomm was a prolific composer, writing over 200 songs, ten operas, 8 oratorios, and 48 masses. He penned his Mass in C while traveling and performing the music of Haydn and Mozart in Brazil, and is thought to have composed it for the Archduchess of Austria, Leopoldine, the daughter of Emperor Franz I. Written for 2 voices, it is one of his many shorter masses composed in the style of the classical period, with momentary leanings towards the romantic era.

Prince of Peace Vacation Bible School

Prince of Peace Vacation Bible School

by | Apr 26, 2016 | Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Parish Life, The Latest

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEERS

It’s time to register for Prince of Peace Vacation Bible School–Wings of Prayer with Amazing Angels and Super Saints.

Vacation Bible School will only be able to be offered with sufficient volunteers and attendees.

VBS is scheduled to be held 20-24 June from 9a-12p for Grades K5-5.  $25/person; $100 family maximum. All Grades 6-Adult are invited to volunteer.  Adult volunteers have their families attend VBS for free.

Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, 10 June 2016

Please register or volunteer by following the links below:

VBS Family Registration 2016 (please fill out a permission slip for each child)

VBS Adult Volunteer 2016

VBS Teen Volunteer 2016 (please fill out a permission slip for each teen)

VBS Permission Slip 2016

Christian Formation for Adults

Christian Formation for Adults

by | Mar 29, 2016 | Adult Education, Christian Formation, Events, Liturgy, Parish Life, The Latest

We are excited to be offering three opportunities for on-going Christian Formation for Adults during April and May.UMB fb announcement

Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible – This program makes the complex simple. It helps you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture so that you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it is all about. The Bible is a story about the Father’s unfailing love for you – a love that you are now called to share with others.  Tuesdays at 7p beginning 5 April, $25 for materials.  Download the Registration Form and bring it to the Church Office or with you to class.    Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible Registration Form

Doors of MercFinal_DoM-Poster1-F2_editable (1)y – For only the fourth time in Church history, the Pope has declared an Extraordinary Jubilee Year. And the focus? Mercy. Learn to give and receive forgiveness, to forgive others, to forgive yourself.  Thursdays at 7p beginning 7 April, $20 for materials.  Download the Registration Form and bring it to the Church Office or with you to class.  Doors of Mercy Registration Form

Financial Peace University – We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more!  FPU classes meet for around an hour and a half each week for nine weeks.  Sundays at 4:30p beginning 3 April, $98 for materials.  To register Financial Peace Posterclick on the following link: https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1017502/atid/m_mi

To register for one or more of these programs please contact Angela Calabro at pastoral.associate@princeofpeacetaylors.org