Music Ministry
Music Ministry
Christian musicians are called to draw others to Christ through the beauty of music. The Church has amassed a treasury of sacred music over the centuries, and the Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish Music Ministry utilizes both new and old music from this treasury each and every week. Since every Mass participates in the eternal, heavenly liturgy, we strive to provide liturgical music that is worthy of this great calling.
We serve both parishioners and visitors by enhancing the prayer of our parish with song. We plan music that not only encourages participation, but also elevates our hearts and minds to heaven.
We also serve our music ministry volunteers by helping them develop their God-given gifts and talents. Through our rehearsal process, we not only refine our art in service of the Church, but we also prepare our hearts, minds, and voices to enter into the holy sacrifice of the Mass.
Why join the Choir?
I joined a parish choir because as someone who received a Catholic education, I was familiar with sacred music and loved to sing. Like me I suspect many of you sang in your high school and/or college choirs too.
You experienced the joy that comes from raising your voices with others and delivering a performance that brings happiness to everyone.
Why leave that behind? Why not join Saint Bridget of Sweden’s choir and experience that every week?
That’s just one of the perks of being a choir member. Not only that, but aren’t we all looking for ways to increase our prayer life and complaining that there’s never enough time?
Our hymns are prayers and when those tunes stay in our minds or we find ourselves humming/singing them throughout the day, we have a wonderful opportunity to offer up a prayer that’s heartfelt and easy to do anytime, anywhere.
-Mary LaFogg, Choir Member
Meet The Choir Directors
Bryan Niedermayer
Director of Music
Our Director of Music oversees the Saint Bridget of Sweden parish music program, plays the organ for parish Masses, and directs the Parish and Children’s Choirs.
Alan Smith
Contemporary Choir Director
Alan Smith directs the Contemporary Choir at the 4:00 pm Saturday Mass at Saint Bridget Church.
Parish Choir
Saint Bridget Church: 10:30 AM
Our Parish Choir sings from the Church’s treasury of sacred music each Sunday. Join this group if you would like to sing beautiful choral music that will nourish you musically and spiritually. No prior musical experience is necessary. Bryan can help you make the most of the instrument that God gave you!
We meet at 10:00 am each week just prior to the 10:30 am Mass to review music and warm up. The Parish Choir sings for 10:30 am Mass weekly, and for special occasions, such as the Parish Picnic, Christmas, & Holy Week
For more information, please contact Bryan at bniedermayer@cheshirecatholic.org.
Contemporary Choir
Saint Bridget Church Vigil: 4:00 PM
Our Contemporary Choir is a vibrant group that plays and sings for the 4:00 pm Mass at Saint Bridget Church
For more information, please contact our director Alan Smith at sbspcontemporarychoir@gmail.com
Resurrection Choir
Saint Bridget Church
Our Resurrection Choir is an “on-call” choir for funerals. Choir members will be contacted as soon as arran
Children’s Choir
Saint Bridget Church: Parish Picnic, Christmas, & Easter
The Children’s Choir is for children in grades 2-8. We sing for special occasions like the Parish Picnic, Christmas, and Easter. Please contact Bryan at bniedermayer@cheshirecatholic.org for more information.
Youth Choir
Saint Bridget Church: 4 PM, September-May
The Youth Choir is for young people from middle school through college and is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to contribute their vocal and instrumental talents to the Mass! Please join us in praying and singing at our 4pm Mass.
For more information, please contact our director, Bryan at bniedermayer@cheshirecatholic.org
Join Us!
Our music ministry is growing, and we are saving a seat for you! If you like to sing and feel called to share your gift, please contact us to get involved! No prior musical experience is necessary.
Please contact Bryan Niedermayer at bniedermayer@cheshirecatholic.org.