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CHOIR SEASON 2010/2011
Choirs Ready for New Season
The 2010/2011 Adult Choir Season will begin on Sunday Sept. 12.
Rehearsals will take place every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and the Choir will sing at the 10:30 a.m. Mass.
Now in its 7th year under the direction of Matthew Campisi, the Adult Choir has grown to over 25 singers!. The Choir has provided music for each Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mass as well as Holy Week, Christmas, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and several Christmas concerts.
“In the Choir Loft we perform repertoire that truly allows one’s soul to feel the presence of God through song,” said Mr. Campisi. “Please consider adding your
talent to the mix.”
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Youth Choir rehearsals will begin Oct. 3 at 11:45 a.m..
The choir will perform at the Youth Mass the first Saturday of each month, beginning Nov. 6.
“Although our Choir is small in number, they have learned how to make a glorious sound,” the director said. “They also had a great deal of fun working together. We had several appreciation parties during the year and a ‘Bring a Friend to Choir day.’”
Children of the parish who have received First Holy Communion are welcome to join this Choir.
If you have questions regarding either Choir, please see Mr. Campisi after either Sunday morning Mass or call Norma Chevrier, Choir Coordinator, at 860-343-8293.
Director of Musical Ministry Matthew Campisi |
Matthew Campisi is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in piano performance at the Hartt School, in West Hartford, Connecticut. This season, Matthew will begin his sixth season as the director of music at St. Colman parish. During his tenure at St. Colman's, Matt has been pleased to see the music ministry develop. Matt has also been the assistant organist and cantor at St. Sebastian Church, in Middletown, for the past 7 years. Matt is also the music director for the annual Mercy and Xavier High School music as well as the music director for the Young People's Center for Creative Arts (YPCCA), which is a musical theater camp based in East Hampton. Music Director Credits include: Grease, The Pajama Game, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, West Side Story, Footloose, High School Musical, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Matt has studied piano with Joan Halligan, Gina Fredericks, and Paul Rutman, and voice with Gina Fredericks and Cherie Caluda.
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Anima Christi (Soul of Christ) A beautiful prayer, often said after receiving Communion, dates from the early 14th century. Anima Christi, sanctifica me.
Corpus Christi, salva me.
Sanguis Christi, inebria me.
Aqua lateris Christi, lava me.
Passio Christi, conforta me.
O bone Jesu, exaudi me.
Intra tua vulnera absconde me.
Ne permittas me separari a te.
Ab hoste maligno defende me.
In hora mortis meae voca me.
Et iube me venire ad te,
Ut cum Sanctis tuis laudem te.
In saecula saeculorum.
Amen
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Soul of Christ, sanctify me
Body of Christ, save me
Blood of Christ, inebriate me (refresh me)
Water from the side of Christ, wash me
Passion of Christ, strengthen me
O good Jesus, hear me
Within Thy wounds hide me
Separated from Thee let me never be
From the malicious enemy defend me
(from the malignant enemy defend me)
In the hour of my death call me
And bid me come unto Thee
That I may praise Thee with Thy saints
and with Thy angels
(That with thy saints I may praise Thee)
Forever and ever. Amen. |
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