Music Ministry
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"Give thanks to the Lord, invoke His name; make known among the peoples His deeds. Sing praise, play music; proclaim all His wondrous deeds. Glory in His holy name; rejoice, O hearts that seek the Lord!"
— 1 Chr. 16:8-10
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Adult Choirs
Responsible for enhancing the liturgy with appropriate sacred choral music and for supporting the musical participation of the congregation at particular church locations during Mass and various services throughout the liturgical year. Mary, Queen of Saints Parish has three adult choirs: St. John the Baptist Choir, St. Titus Choir and the St. Frances Cabrini/Our Lady of Fatima Choir.
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Cantors
The role of the cantor is to lead the sung prayer and support the congregation in singing at Mass and various paraliturgies/services. Our cantors are assigned as needed to any Mass at any of our four churches, though an effort is made to schedule cantors at the church he/she would normally attend. If you are interested in being a cantor, please contact the Music Ministry Coordinator to discuss the requirements and to set up an audition.
From Dylan Balson, Music Coordinator & Director of Music Ministries (September 2025)
As many of you already know, I was recently hired by our parish to be the Music Coordinator at Our Lady of Fatima and St. Frances Cabrini Churches. Since my arrival, I have had the chance to meet many of you, and I have already been welcomed by many smiling faces. I am grateful for your kindness and support in my new role.
I am very much looking forward to working alongside my colleagues in the Music Ministry Department: Rob Alsko, Nick Bell, Jennifer Persuitte and Rich Shyan. I am also happy to be collaborating with our Clergy Team: Fr. Gizler, Fr. Celestine, Fr. Gilbert, Deacon Bob and Deacon Joseph. In the coming weeks and months, I would like to call forth new Cantors for our Sunday liturgies.
There are many great voices coming from the congregation each week and I would like to invite you to consider participating in this important ministry. If you were a Cantor in the past, please know that you are more than welcome to return. This ministry is open to high school students and adults.
I would also like to re-establish the combined Adult Choir at Our Lady of Fatima and St. Frances Cabrini, and I welcome those who would be interested in this important liturgical ministry. If either of these ministries are of interest to you, or if you would simply like additional information, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!
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