The primary function of the music ministry is to support and encourage the active participation in the sung prayer of the gathered. The secondary function is to inspire the prayer of the gathered by sharing our gifts as musicians.

Parish Cantors

The cantor's main responsibilities include leading the sung proclamation of the responsorial psalm and  leading the assembly in singing hymns, songs, chants, and other acclamations and litanies that occur during the liturgy. The cantor should possess a pleasing singing voice and should know how to use their voice to encourage the assembly to join in the singing.

Parish Choirs
	Occasionally, parish choirs join the cantor in leading the singing. Choirs also help enhance and augment the music by singing additional harmony and countermelodies along with the assembly. Choirs also use their gifts to offer meditative pieces when appropriate.

Parish Instrumentalists
There are times when additional instrumentalists share their gifts to enhance and augment the accompaniment of the sung prayer and may also offer meditative pieces to help enhance the prayer experience of the gathered