Music Ministry

Old St. Patrick’s is known for its joyful music celebrations. The Music Ministry is creating many opportunities for involvement whether it be for a month, three months, or the whole year. Whatever your schedule is, we have a musical group for you or we can create one. The time requirement varies by opportunity. Contact Bill Fraher at BillF@oldstpats.org or 312.831.9353 for more information.

Recorder Ensemble

Old St. Patrick's is forming a recorder ensemble for the enjoyment of music and performing atLiturgies. If you play at the intermediate level or above, and would be interested in playing ― either regularly or now and then ― then let us know!

If you're interested, please write to Fred Butzen at fwb@lepanto.com and give your name, email address, recorders you play, level of playing, and the days of the week or month that are open for you to come to rehearsal. We'll be in touch as soon as possible.

Choir of Hope

The Choir of Hope is part of Harmony, Hope and Healing — a creative music program offering dignity and spiritual healing to the homeless and the underserved in the Chicago area. The Choir is under the direction of Marge Nygaza. For more information about the choir, visit their Web site at www.harmonyhopeandhealing.org.

If you are interested in helping to host a lunch for the Choir on any of the dates
they perform at Old St. Pat’s, please contact Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353. We hope you will be able to join us for these joyous occasions.

Sundays at Old St. Pat's

Sunday worship at Old St. Pat's is blessed with a very talented and dedicated group of singers and musicians who lead us in songprayer.   We are truly blessed by their ministry.   The group numbers around 45 - 65 on any given Sunday and performs at all the Masses.   As we would like to increase the size of this group, we are   asking for your musical help.   If you are a singer or an instrumentalist and would like to be involved in music ministry at the 8:15, 9:30, 11:15 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Masses, please contact Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353 or BillF@oldstpats.org. If you would like to play and/or sing at the Sunday

5 p.m. Mass, please contact Laura Higgins at 312.798.2342 or LauraH@oldstpats.org.

Young Adult Choir

On the first Sunday of every month, the archdiocesan Young Adult Ministry and Old St. Pat's is proud to host young adults from around the area at the 11:15 a.m. Mass.   We extend an invitation to all young adult singers, married or single, in their 20's or 30's to come early and be part of the choir at that Mass.   We will gather every first Sunday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the rectory, just behind/west of the church, at 718 W. Adams for rehearsal and sing at the 11:15 a.m. Mass.   If you are interested in singing, or if you are an instrumentalist, please contact Bill Fraher at 312.831.9353 or BillF@oldstapts.org. or just come on the first Sunday and bring a friend.

Old St. Pat's Church Youth Music Team

If you are between the ages of 6 and 12, we invite you to come and sing and be part of the Old St. Pat's Youth Music Team! Come and use your God-given talent in song!

Instrumentalists

Perform at various Masses. Rehearsals determined according to volunteer’s schedule. Skill level: medium to advanced proficiency of instrument, including, but not limited to: piano, percussion, saxophone, clarinet, bass, violin, flute and guitar. Audition required.

Family Choir

We are very excited to announce our new Family Choir that will lead us in song at the monthly Family Mass. We invite all family members who would like to share their talents to join this choir. Please contact Heather Pistorius at PistoriusH@fxw.org or 312.466.0700.

Contact

Director of Music
Bill Fraher
BillF@oldstpats.org
312.831.9353

Assistant Director to Music
Laura Higgins
LauraH@oldstpats.org
312.798.2342

Children's Choir Director
Heather Pistorius
PistoriusH@fxw.org
312.466.0700