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Our Mission

In the context of Christian worship, education, mission, and fellowship, music is appropriate as a response of the people of God to God’s revelation through Jesus Christ. As an integral part of the Christian experience, music calls attention to God’s presence among us. The fundamental purpose of the Ministry of Music at Divine Mercy Parish, therefore, is to present the gospel faithfully in ways through which the community may receive and respond to the reality and grace of God. Divine Mercy Music Ministry…
 
 ...participates in and enriches WORSHIP by leading the congregation in music that is consistent with the tradition and character of our historic congregation;
 
...supports EDUCATION for people of all ages by offering programs that inform, inspire, and instruct God’s people;
 
...engages in MISSION by witnessing to those outside our congregation through concerts, recitals, and other musical offerings, both within and without our sanctuary, that are consistent with our parish’s mission; and
 
 ...offers opportunities for Christian FELLOWSHIP by supporting activities and programs of other ministries and by welcoming and encouraging all those who seek to serve God through music and friendship. 

Members of the liturgical assembly are the preeminent music makers in liturgical celebration. 

Choirs, ensembles, song leaders and instrumentalists have significant roles in liturgical celebration, but their principal responsibility is to encourage and enable the full, conscious and active participation of the assembly of believers. In order to serve parish communities well, leaders in music ministry must have multiple musical skills, expertise in liturgy and planning, and the pastoral sensibilities necessary to navigate the rubrics, relationships and realities of parish liturgy.
As music ministers we strive to include music that is familiar, energizing and engaging.

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"Among the many signs and symbols used by the Church to celebrate its faith music is of preeminent importance. As sacred song united to the words it forms a necessary and integral part of the solemn liturgy. Yet the function of music is ministerial:  it must serve and never dominate. Music should assist the assembled believers to express and share the gift of faith that is within them and to nourish and strengthen their interior commitment of faith. It should heighten the texts so that they speak more fully and more effectively. The quality of joy and enthusiasm which music adds to community worship cannot be gained in any other way. It imparts a sense of unity to the congregation and sets the appropriate tone for a particular celebration."
                                                                                                                                                                            Music in Catholic Worship, USCCB, 1983