“When one sings, one prays twice.” – Saint Augustine
What is the Music Ministry?
The Manoa-Punahou Music Ministry is one dedicated to uplifting the mass in joyful prayer and song. We have quite a few different branches of this ministry. Continue reading below to find out more about our different ministry groups.
SACRED HEART MUSIC MINISTERS please CLICK HERE to see this month’s schedule and music menu.
Who can join?
If you are interested in joining any of our groups, fill out our inquiry form and our Music Director will be in contact with you as soon as possible!
What are the opportunities?
Sharing the gift of music with all of God’s people
Encouraging the congregation to participate through music and song
Lifting up the spirits of the sick, elderly and needy
Witnessing God’s love in singing His praises
St. Pius X Contemporary Music Ministry
Given Mass: Saturday, 4:00pm (except 2nd Saturday of every month)
Rehearsal Day & Time: Saturday, 2:30pm (prior to mass)
Wesley Taira, a St. Pius X-bred parishioner, and his family lead the congregation in song at the Saturday 4:00pm mass. If you would like to accompany them in leading the music in mass, please email Wesley or contact Annie Llamedo for further information.
St. Pius X Choir
Given Mass: Sunday, 8:30am
Rehearsal Day & Time: Saturday, 8:30am
St. Pius X Cantors
Given Mass: Saturday, 4:00pm or Sunday, 8:30am
Rehearsal Day & Time: Rehearsal days and times are as listed above for the Contemporary Music Ministry and the Sunday, 8:30am Choir.
Manoa-Punahou Bell Choir
Given Mass: Every 2nd Saturday (unless otherwise specified)
Rehearsal Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm (at St. Pius X Conference Room)
The MPCC Bell Choir began in 2005 under the direction of former Music Director, Marion Lovelace. The Bell Choir continues to make music and “ring” for God. If you like to ‘ring bells’ or even if you’d like to try, you can contact Willa Papandrew, the Bell Choir Coordinator, fill out our inquiry form or just join them for rehearsals. You can be a “Ding Dong,” too!
Korean Catholic Community Choir
Given Mass: Sunday, 11:30am
Sacred Heart Adult Choir
(pictured above)
Given Mass: Sunday, 9:00am
Rehearsal Days & Times: Wednesday, 6:30pm and Saturday, 8:30am
The Sacred Heart Adult Choir has been the “old faithful” choir of Sacred Heart. Although its members are the “wisest of the wise,” anyone and everyone aged 18 and over are welcome to join the fun little group. Rehearsals are not required, though they do help, and every courtesy and accommodation is given to ensure that you are welcome. If you are interested in joining the adult choir, your goal is very simple: come up to the choir loft at 8:30am on Sunday! Otherwise, please email Annie Llamedo or call and leave a message at 973-2211 extension 27.
Sacred Heart Contemporary Choir
Given Mass: Sunday, 5:00pm
Rehearsal Day & Time: Sunday, 4:00pm (prior to mass unless otherwise specified)
The Contemporary Choir was first known as “The Life Teen” Choir when the program began in our parish in 1997. Since then it has evolved into the Contemporary Christian Choir with repertoire from artists like Matt Maher, Michael W. Smith, Ray Boltz and many others. Joining the choir is as simple as walking up the stairs and taking an empty seat at 4:00pm before mass on Sundays. We are a rather loud group so if you prefer a more comfortable approach, please contact the Music Ministry director.
Sacred Heart Cantors
Given Masses: (most in need are) Saturday, 5:00pm; Sunday, 7:00am and 11:00am
Rehearsal Days & Times:
If you would like to cantor for the Sunday, 9am mass, please come to the Adult Choir Rehearsals if possible. An initial meeting with our Music Director is required to square away some information and schedule a one-on-one rehearsal if you think you need it. Otherwise, rehearsals will potentially be prior to the mass you are assigned to with the scheduled accompanist.
Being a cantor at Sacred Heart, or at any parish for that matter, is just as important as a lector or a Eucharistic Minister or any lay person of the church. The cantor is especially noticed since they are the music leaders for the entire mass. Whether you have a great voice or an “okay” voice by your standards – if you feel God is calling you to the ministry, don’t fight it! Come and be where God is calling you to be.
THANK YOU for your interest in our Music Ministries!
Click here to fill out our inquiry form if you are interested in joining any one of our fun-filled groups!
