Saint Thomas Aquinas
Catholic Community

Parish Education Youth Ministries Ministries Music
STACC Music Ministry

Staff

Verena Anders
Director of Music

William Buthod

Organist &

Associate Musician

Amy Burns
Director
of Music

for Teen Mass

Kelly Radics

Principal Cantor

 

 

 

The Music Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas is a vibrant program with opportunities for all.  Music is an integral part of Catholic Liturgy, as well a deeply spiritual form of prayer and praise.  “A cry from deep within our being, music is a way for God to lead us to the realm of higher things.  As St. Augustine says, ‘Singing is for the one who loves.’” (Sing to the Lord, USCCB.)

The St Thomas Music Ministry affords opportunities for all ages, skill level and ability, and is committed to our calling to enable persons to use their talents through music to worship and witness for our Lord.  Please follow the links to learn more about each ensemble, and contact the Director of Music, Verena Lucia Anders, at vanders@stacc.net if you are interested in serving in the Music Ministry.

Most of our members are volunteer parishioners and friends of St. Thomas.  We are currently inviting parishioners to explore their love of music in the Lord!  Please look through the various opportunities that we offer and contact the Music Office if you wish to serve the parish in this very special way.

Music Ministry

Summer Sessions

 

The Music Ministry of St Thomas Aquinas is hosting a series of

summer workshops designed to educate and prepare disciples for Ministry.

The workshops are geared towards those already involved in the Ministry,

but parishioners are strongly encouraged to attend.

 

  • Reading Music: for non-musicians – June 12th @ 6pm in the  St Avila Room

 

  • Music Workshop for Deacons – June 19th @ 6pm in the

          St Avila Room

 

  • Healthy Vocal Technique – June 26th @ 6pm in the

          St Avila Room

 

  • Liturgical Guidelines for Musicians July 13th @ 12noon

          in the Church

 

  • Why Catholics Don’t SingJuly 17th @ 6pm in

           the St Avila Room

 

  • Chant for DummiesAugust 7th @ 6pm in

           the St Avila Room

 

  • Cantor WorkshopAugust 10th @ 12noon

           in the Church

 

 

Feel free to contact the Music Office with any further questions

 

   
 

 Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Community
13720 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85323
(623) 935-2151

 


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