Video: Rise Agan

A wonderful song by a wonderful Christian artist, Dallas Holm.
Such a simple text, yet very moving when coupled with the music.
We have an outstanding soloist in Mr. Larry Rickman,
who will grace us with his version of this sacred song at the Choir Festival.

You don’t want to miss it.
Saturday, Oct. 27th.  
The event starts at noon and will last about 2 1/2 hours, followed by a coffee social.

The Choir Festival will take place at St. Andre Bessette Parish Center
(formally, St. Francis Xavier).
4250 W. Jefferson,     Ecorse, MI  48192

There will be no charge for this event
but a freewill offering will be accepted  to help defray the cost of hosting this event. 

Video - Angeles de Dios

One of the groups participating in the Choir Festival
will be performing this song.
I have always loved this song.
It speaks of God's Angels. . .
being near and all around.. ..

.. .there are angels flying all over this place
amidst the people and near the altar
soaring up and down in every direction. ..
I don't know if the church was raised up
or heaven came down.
I only know that this place is filled with angels
and the Lord our God is here. . . .

I found this video on youtube.
But you won't want to miss The Youth Guitar Ensemble leading in song.
Young people praising God in Song.
How can the angels, and God Himself, not be with us???

Please Join us in song and be a part of this choir festival.
Saturday, Oct. 27th.  
The event starts at noon and will last about 2 1/2 hours, followed by a coffee social.

The Choir Festival will take place at St. Andre Bessette Parish Center
(formally, St. Francis Xavier).
4250 W. Jefferson,     Ecorse, MI  48192

There will be no charge for this event but a freewill offering

will be accepted  to help defray the cost of hosting this event.

Photo - Children of St. Alfred Parish 2007

Yes,
I'm celebrating 30 years in the music ministry.
But that certainly wouldn't be
if it weren't for some great people along the way. . .
. . and a lot of them were children!

This photo was taken
during the procession of
the mass in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
These are some of the children of St. Alfred Parish in Taylor.
The year was 2007.

St. Alfred is one of the many parishes
where I have had the honor
of serving as both musician and choir director
for the Spanish mass.

And so this is a special invitation
to all of the members of St. Alfred's
to come on down
to the Choir Festival,
which will be held  on Saturday, Oct,. 27th
and St. Andre Bessette Parish in Ecorse.

I most especially invite the children.
If you have a tambourine
or a pair of maracas
bring them with you.
Let the children use them
and participate as the Spirit moves them to!
This isn't just a concert.
It's a hands on get-involved event
for everyone! 

Do join us!

Photo - St. Francis Xavier Children's Choir

An old photo I found in my piles and piles of stuff.
I don't know what year this was.
If anyone knows or remembers,
please comment below and let me know.

These children are all grown up now.
A few of them are my facebook friends!
One is now a professional singer.
Two of these children are my own sons.

. . .and take a good close look.
The child in front wearing white shirt and tie
was not a member of the children's choir.
I remember this clearly.
He saw all of the children lining up getting ready to sing
and just joined the crowd.
Notice the children all have green folders.
He is holding a coloring book,
and it's upside down!!!

Are you in this photo?
What do you remember about this event?
Why not come on down
and share your memories of the music making?!?!?

Do come join us 
as we celebrate 30 years in the music ministry!
Saturday, Oct. 27th 
starting at noon.
The place?
St. Andre Bessette (formally, St. Francis Xavier)
in the city of Ecorse. 

FYI,
the choirs and music makers for this event
will be performing
from the exact same place
in the exact same building
as in this photo!!
. . .sharing old memories
while making new ones!!!

Hope to see you there!!!

Welcome!

Welcome!
Welcome to this blog!
With this blog
I hope to announce and include everything about my
Celebrating 30 Years in Music Ministry!

I have been involved
in a number of different parishes
in the Archdiocese of Detroit
over the years.

It is my hope to celebrate this in a grand style
"How?" you may ask. . .
. . .. with a Music Festival,
which is set for 
Saturday, Oct 27, 2012.
The event is to begin at noon.
The location: St. Andre Bessette Parish Center in Ecorse.

More information to come as the days progress.

Please stop by this blog often.
I plan to post photos, and lots of them!
You might just see your smiling face!

Do join us on Oct. 27.

And do check back here
to get updates as they become available.

God Bless The Music Ministry
of The Archdiocese of Detroit!!!