"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song."

~Psalm 28:7

Welcome Music Ministers! Please check here regularly for updates and important information regarding your responsibilities to the community of St. Blase.

The music selections for these masses are available. Select on the mass you are scheduled for, and print out the listing for your mass.

The Cantor and Choir schedules are available. Select the month for the listing of mass times and minister / ministry scheduled. Schedules for group rehearsals are now available. Select the group.

Our Choirs St. Blase has a fully active Music Program encompassing a wide variety of music ministry. Parishioners of all ages may participate as singers and instrumentalists in the various ministries. Contact the Parish Office for more details at (586) 268-2244.

Voices in Praise (VIP) Choir
This is our four-part traditional choir under the direction of Steve Petrunak. This choir accepts any age singer who is interested in a large choir, with an emphasis in sectional singing (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). Rehearsals are on Thursday evenings from 7:00 until 9:00 pm.

Remnant Music Ministry (REM)
This is a contemporary ensemble under the direction of Steve Petrunak. This ministry accepts any musically qualified singer/instrumentalist, regardless of age. Rehearsals vary, but are usually either on Sunday evening from 6:00 until 8:15 pm, or Sunday morning from 11:00 am until 12:15 pm. Remnant usually ministers at the 10:00 liturgy.

Teens Loving Christ (TLC) Choir
This is a ministry exclusively for youth from 7th through 12th grade and is under the direction of Theresa White. This choir offers a variety of musical experiences and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 until 8:30 pm.

Kingdom Chorus
This is our children’s choir under the direction of Darlene Ivan. This choir accepts children from 1st through 6th grade. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn about how we worship as Catholics and about God's love. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 until 8:00 pm.

Cantor/ Accompanist Program
This ministry is for those solo singers/instrumentalists who demonstrate an ability to lead the assembly with their voice/instrument, and operates under the direction of Steve Petrunak. Cantor rehearsals occur once a month on Wednesday evenings at 7:00. Dates for these rehearsals are posted in the Music Library.

Music Notes

If you've ever given any thought at all to joining one of the music ministries here at St. Blase, now is the time! People from the community sharing their musical gifts are what make this Music Program so effective. Let me also say that every one of the music ministries at St. Blase is AWESOME - not because of the great music they provide (although each ministry does a great job) but because the members of each ministry are so wonderful! Each music ministry experiences a great deal of camaraderie and fun!

The group of musicians and singers that make up the Music Program are extremely committed and freely give of their time and talent so that our sung prayer at liturgy can be more complete. If you are interested in joining a music ministry, please contact me at the office (586) 268-2244 or email me at steve.petrunak@stblase.org. if you have marked the music ministry section of the time and talent form, expect to receive a call from us in the next two weeks.

Steve Petrunak, Director of Music

Check out Steve's column "Music Notes" in The Flame bulletin...