Our church is blessed to have gifted singers and skillful instrumentalists, both professional and lay musicians, who participate in our ministry week after week. It is our goal to present music that glorifies, edifies, and ministers to the saints who worship with us.

 

"And He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; many will see and fear, and will trust in the Lord" (Psalm 40:3).

 

Hymn Agendas and Resources (updated 9/28/2026):

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 25, 2026 - Year A

Solemnity of All Saints - November 1, 2026 - Year A

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 8, 2026 - Year A (CHILDREN'S CHOIR ONLY!)

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 8, 2026 - Year A

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - November 15, 2026 - Year A

Solemnity of Christ the King - November 22, 2026 - Year A

Responsorial Psalm 23 for cantors and accompanists

1st Sunday of Advent - November 29, 2026 - Year B

2nd Sunday of Advent - December 6, 2026 - Year B

Responsorial Psalm 85 - hard copies of refrain only are in the choir closet

To hear recordings from the Spirit & Psalm music book, click here.

 

CANTOR ACCOMPANIST SCHEDULE (updated 10/1/26):

Cantor and Accompanist Schedule - OCTOBER-NOVEMBER 2026

Cantor and Accompanist Schedule - DECEMBER 2026

upcoming cantor/accompanist schedule:

 

Sunday, October 25, 2026:

 

7:00 Lauren/Carol

 

*8:30 Catherine/Robbyn/Dave (Catherine filling in for Kathy)

 

11:00 Janice/Boyd/Theresa

 

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSAL SCEHDULE:

Wednesday, October 14 - 5:30-6:30 - Social Hall

Wednesday, October 21 - 5:00-6:00 - Social Hall

Wednesday, October 28 - 5:30-6:30 - Social Hall

Wednesday, November 4 - 5:30-6:30 - Social Hall (Dave will be our rehearsal accompanist in November- THANK YOU!)

Wednesday, November 10 - 5:30-6:30 - Social Hall

Wednesday, November 18 - 5:00-6:00 - Social Hall

Wednesday, November 25 - NO REHEARSAL - THANKSGIVING BREAK!

Wednesday, December 2 - 5:30-7:30 - Social Hall (Cynthia will be accompanist for 12/2 and 12/9) - MANDATORY REHEARSAL!

Wednesday, December 8 - 5:00 - Mass for Immaculate Conception - Church

Wednesday, December 9 - 5:30-7:30 - Social Hall - MANDATORY REHEARSAL!

Saturday, December 12 - 5:20 CALL TIME - RECITAL BEGINS AT 6PM!

Wednesday, December 16 - 5:30-7:00 - Church

Wednesday, December 23 - 5:30-6:30 - Church

Thursday, December 24 - 7:15 ADULT CHOIR CALL TIME - SING FOR 8PM MASS

Wednesday, December 30 - NO REHEARSALS - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

CHILDREN'S CHOIR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, October 14 - 3:30-4:15 - Church

Wednesday, October 21 - NO REHEARSAL!

Wednesday, October 28 - 3:30-4:15 - Church

Wednesday, November 4 - 3:30-4:15 - Church

Sunday, November 8 - 10:20 CALL TIME IN THE SOCIAL HALL - SING FOR 11:00 MASS

Wednesday, November 11 - NO REHEARSAL

Wednesday, November 18 - 3:30-4:30 - Church

Wednesday, November 25 - NO REHEARSAL - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Wednesday, December 2 - 3:30-4:30 - Social Hall

Wednesday, December 9 - 3:30-4:30 - Social Hall

Saturday, December 12 - 5:00 CALL TIME IN THE SOCIAL HALL - RECITAL BEGINS AT 6PM

Wednesday, December 16 - 3:30-4:15 - Church

Wednesday, December 23 - TBD - not planning to have a rehearsal during Christmas break unless absolutely necessary

Thursday, December 24 - 3:00 CALL TIME IN SCHOOL CAFETERIA - SING FOR 4:00 MASS IN CHURCH

Wednesday, December 30 - NO REHEARSAL - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

AduIt Choir

 

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! 

 

Have you ever considered joining your church choir? The OLV Adult Choir is not just about singing or playing an instrument but also a way to grow in your faith, create lasting friendships, and uplift your fellow parishioners through music! Whether you are a seasoned musician or you just like singing in the shower, the OLV Adult Choir is the ministry for you. This includes not only singers of any voice type, but instrumentalists too. If you have experience playing the piano, organ, strings, brass, woodwinds or other instruments, you are welcome here! Anyone high school and older are invited to join this group- where creativity and faith become one. No audition necessary.

 

 

If you've been on the fence, now is the time to answer the Holy Spirit's call- we are currently on a Summer hiatus, but we have a special rehearsal planned for Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30 pm in the Social Hall where any interested member of the parish is invited to attend. Afterwards, we will enjoy food, drink and fellowship with current choir members. During the liturgical year, we rehearse most Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 in the Church or Social Hall (see schedule above). In the coming months, we will be preparing music for Sunday Masses, Holy Days, Advent, and Christmas. The Adult Choir participates at either 8:30 or 11:00 Mass every Sunday. There is much to look forward to!

 

 

Our lives often pull us in so many directions, demanding our time and efforts, and making a commitment to a ministry can be a challenge. While participation in weekly rehearsals and some outside practice is strongly encouraged, please do not let your busy schedule deter you from joining us! If you have any questions about the music ministry at OLV, please contact Lauren in the Parish Office at 205-991-5488 Ext. 4 or lculotta@olvsch.com. Join us for a Wednesday evening rehearsal to see what a blessing the gift of music can be not only for yourself, but for your Parish!

 

 

 

OLV Children's Choir

Information 2026-2026

 

Who?

 

• All children in the Parish, grades 2-8 are welcome to join!

 

When?

 

• Rehearsal time: Wednesdays from 3:30-4:15/4:30 pm
• First rehearsal is TBD

 

Where?

 

• OLV school students will be escorted by a teacher or faculty member to the church on Wednesday afternoons
• Public school students should be dropped off under the covered area of the church (on the Parish office side) by 3:30

 

What?

 

• Children's Choir sings at Mass approximately once per month (see schedule)
• Children's Choir will participate in the Christmas Recital at the OLV Social Hall on Saturday, December 13 following 5:00 Mass. We will rehearse the day of the recital in the Social Hall with the combined choirs
• Children's Choir will sing at the 4:00 pm Christmas Eve Mass with prelude music beginning around 3:30 pm
• Children's Choir will sing at the 11:00 am Mass on Easter Sunday

 

Why?

 

Because we love to praise God through our music. As the Psalmist says, "Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!" This is the definition of Music Ministry, and we are blessed to be called to serve with our songs!