Music ministry has been part of the Mass celebrations at OLPH since the founding years of the Parish. There has been an enduring tradition of choirs including the memorable Sunday choir under the wonderful 40 year direction of the late Mary McNamee. In the early 70’s a youth choir was started under the guidance of Maureen Keenan with mostly high school aged kids. The music was guitar and piano based and chose contemporary hymns written mostly in the post Vatican 2 era. Both of the choirs contributed for many years not just to the Masses but also to the social events and fundraising events of the Parish.
The youth choir eventually evolved into the folk choir and continues 50 years later as a small group serving the congregation of the more contemporary Saturday Mass. Today the Sunday choir is enjoying a vibrant post Covid renewal with new membership and a strong Afro-Caribbean influence.
Music ministry is open to everyone. If you think you would like to try singing with the choir on Saturday or Sunday you don’t need to audition. Just come 45 minutes before Mass and we will help you get started