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Music is an important part of the Liturgy of the Mass. St. Francis of Assisi offers a number of ways parishio= ners can participate in our Music Ministry.&nbs= p;

Hispanic Choir

The Hispanic Choir rehearses on Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and sings= at the Saturday 6:30 p.m. Mass. = Please join us if you are interested in participating. For more information, contact the = head of the Hispanic Ministry, Sonia Barroso; or our Assistant Music Director, Ramón Garcia Martos.

Traditional Choir

This choir norma= lly rehearses on Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and generally sings at the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass. Occasionally= this group will sing at various other Masses and serves at major liturgies (e.g., Holy Days of Obligation, Christmas Eve, Holy Week, etc.)

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To accommodate families’ vacation schedules, the Traditional Choir takes= a break during the summer, and the Thursday choir practices are suspended dur= ing those months.

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No formal vocal training is necessary to join the choir and all age groups are invited. Bring the entire fam= ily. For more information regardi= ng this group, please contract our Music Director, Katherine Abbey.

Ensemble Groups

Sm= aller ensemble groups sing during various Masses. Rehearsals for these groups are generally held prior to their Mass. If you are interested in joining one of these groups, please contact= Katherine Abbey <= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> for rehearsal schedules and other relevant information.

Mass Times:=

Ø = Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Ø = Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Ø = Sunday 11:00 a.m.&nbs= p; (during the summer)

Ø = Sunday 5:00 p.m. (Youth Mass)

Cantors

Ca= ntor practice is generally held within the choir/ensemble rehearsals for their particular Mass.<= /st1:place> The primary function of a cantor i= s to serve as Minister of the Word for the Psalm and Gospel Acclamation, as well= as lead the congregation in song. A cantor should have a strong, clear voice, the ability to read music, and the confidence to lead the congregation through these musical segments of the Liturgy.

Children

Ch= ildren participate in special and seasonal events.   Children, with their parents,= are also invited to join the various choirs.

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Instrumentalists

We= are constantly in search of instrumentalists to play at various Masses. It matters not what instrument you play. Pl= ease join us if you are interested in participating in this important area. You will be a great addition to the Music Ministry.

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Combined Groups

Th= roughout the Liturgical Year, the above groups combine their talents and sing/play together for special occasions and Holy Days.

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If = you are interested in joining any of these groups, or would like to discuss oth= er ways of participating in the Music Ministry, please contact Katherine Abbey.

Contact informatio= n

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Music Director: &n= bsp;           Katherine Abbey

(813) 671-5307

sfaccmusic@gmail.com

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Assistant Music Director:&n= bsp; Ramón Garcia Martos

Home: (813) 661= -3657
Cell: (305) 336-0813
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Hispanic Ministry: &n= bsp;      Sonia Barroso

<= span style=3D'font-size:13.0pt;color:#993366'>(813) 843-6872

<= span style=3D'font-size:13.0pt;color:#993366'>Sonson56@aol.com

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You are also invited to come up after any Mass and talk with= any of the directors or choir members. &n= bsp; We will be happy to help you!

Music Ministry Happenings

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