Music Ministry

Ephesians 5:19 says, “singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.” It is to him and about him that we sing! Singing has such a unique way of bringing your heart, soul, mind, and strength together to focus entirely and completely on God.

Join the Music Ministry today!

Join the Music Ministry today!

Liturgical music today allows the congregation and community to participate actively in the liturgy, relating to both the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist; these are the two main parts to the Catholic liturgy. 

Vibrant and diverse music has been an integral part of the Liturgy at St. Patrick’s Parish for many years, with hundreds of volunteers from our community actively participating and making it great! We continue to grow, and hope that you would consider joining in – come out and give it a try! Experience the joy of working together with other parishioners, bringing music and inspiration to our Masses and celebrations. 

Click below on the various mass tabs to find out more on our choirs and how to join!

Mass Choirs

LEADER & CANTOR: LISA PINNOCK
ACCOMPANIST: ALEX REYES 

The 5:00 pm Saturday Choir’s goal is to enhance the liturgical experience of the congregation by choosing familiar, uplifting songs that encourage participation by all. They are always happy to welcome new members - no prior musical training is needed, just a love of singing! Choir practices are held every Saturday at 4:30 pm.

For more information or want to join, contact Lisa Pinnock at lisapinnock@gmail.com.

CANTOR: JONATHAN MICHAEL
ACCOMPANIST: DR. LUKE DAVIS

Music at the 8:00 am Mass is provided by Jonathan Michael and Dr. Luke and is a mix of traditional music from the Catholic Book of Worship III, as well as more contemporary music from Gather II and the Songbook of Worship, the three hymnbooks used in our Parish.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ORGANIST: DR. LUKE DAVIS
CANTOR: MARINA MOONEY 

The St. Patrick’s Parish Choir is an SATB choir with 25 active members. Established in 1979, the Parish Choir sings at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, which features more traditional hymns and church music. This choir’s repertoire includes choral music from various genres and musical periods. Anthems are sung a capella or with accompaniment, provided on the piano or organ. 

The choir rehearses from September through May, on Thursday evenings, from 7:30-9:00 pm The ability to read music is not a requirement and no audition is necessary; members are united in their desire to learn and to grow – both musically and spiritually. 

Choristers are a dedicated group of amateurs, committed to enhancing the worship experience at St. Patrick’s through song while expanding their musical horizons through fellowship and the shared enjoyment of music. All are welcome! 

For more information or want to join, contact Philip Enright at: philip.enright@ontario.ca

LEADERS: LEN & JENN CHURCHILL
CHOIR DIRECTOR: LLEWELYN DAVIDS
CANTOR: MELISSA TORRES 

Established in the late 1970s, the Folk Ensemble is a dedicated group of singers and musicians who believe that contemporary music in worship brings excitement and possibility to sung prayer. The ensemble supports the 11:00 am Sunday Mass and new singers are always welcome! For more information or want to join, contact: Llewelyn Davids at llewelyn_davids@hotmail.com or Len Churchill at len@lenartdesign.com.

CANTOR: KATHERYN TRAINOR
ACCOMPANIST: DR. LUKE DAVIS

Mass is provided by Katheryn Trainor and Dr. Luke and like the 8:00 am Mass is a mix of traditional music from the Catholic Book of Worship III, as well as more contemporary music from Gather II and the Songbook of Worship, the three hymnbooks used in our Parish. 

For more information or want to join, contact Dr. Luke Davis at: drlukedavis.com

LEADER & DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: DR. LUKE DAVIS 

The St. Patrick’s Parish Children’s Choir was started in the fall of 2012. Ten years later, many of those early choristers continue to sing and are active members of the 9:30 am SATB Parish Choir. This is evidence that encouraging and nurturing a child’s early love of singing, and fostering its development through participating in mass, establishes the foundation of a lifelong love of music and an appreciation for its important role in the liturgy. 

The Parish Children’s Choir sings at the 12:30 pm mass on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. Registration is open to children in grades one through eight. Weekly rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons, from 1:45-2:45 pm, immediately following 12:30 pm Mass. 

If you are interested in enrolling your child in the St. Patrick’s Parish Children’s Choir, please contact Mahendran Gnanapragasam at: mgnanapr@gmail.com for more information. No audition is required! All children in grades one to eight are welcome. 

We hope you will join us and we look forward to meeting you!

LEADERS: Chris Perciasepe & Mary Gammon

The Fidelis Choir or the Faithful Choir has been singing at funerals at St. Patrick’s since 1979. Since death occurs without warning, members of the Fidelis Choir are often called upon to sing at a funeral with only one or two days’ notice. However, during this difficult time of grief, these loyal and faithful choristers are present and ready to bring solace and peace with their music. The Fidelis Choir is a vital ministry, that supports the family of the deceased as they celebrate mass and mourn the loss of their loved one. New members are always welcome! 

For more information or want to join, contact: Chris Perciasepe at cperciasepe@hotmail.com or Mary Gammon at Maryg36@hotmail.com.