Music Ministry at St. Francis of Assisi
Thomas Kean is the Director of Music for St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
St. Francis of Assisi has a beautiful L'Etourneau Organ.
Please click here to read more about our organ and view photographs.
Taizé prayer
Taizé prayer is a quiet, simple way of prayer designed for people of all Christian traditions - young and old. These meditative candlelit services are comprised of simple chants sung repeatedly, periods of silence, and prayers of praise and intercession.
Taizé services will be held this Lent on the Mondays evenings of March 15, 22, and 29 at 8:00 p.m. in the church, and will last approximately one hour. Come and take time away from the busyness of life to slow down, reflect, quiet your mind and soul, and be in communion with God. Everyone is invited to attend. For more information, contact Thomas Kean by phone at 821-2124 or by email at tkean@stfrancisa2.org.
Musical Ensembles at St. Francis of Assisi
The Adult Choir
The St. Francis of Assisi Adult Choir is open to all people ages 14 and up. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This choir sings at the Sunday 10:30 Mass, September through June.
The Assisi Ensemble
Open to anyone who is available to sing with this contemporary ensemble. They provide music at the Saturday 5:00 Mass, September through June.
Cantor
Open to anyone who would like to audition to serve as cantor at assigned Masses. The cantor proclaims the Word of God as psalmist, and directs and encourages the people in singing during liturgy. The Director of Music coordinates all auditions, practices and schedules.
The Children's Music Ensembles
The Children's Music Ensembles provide music at the 8:45 Sunday Mass, September through May.
The Junior Choirs:Grades
1-8. Rehearsals are on various Wednesday evenings from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
The St. Francis String Program: Grades
K-8. String Ensemble, Cello Class and Violin Class meet on Tuesdays between
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Handbell Choir
This choir is open to all who has the ability to read music and desires to ring. This ensemble rehearses weekly and plays at various Sunday Liturgies from September through May.
Resurrection Choir
Open to anyone who is available to sing at parish funerals as they occur throughout the year.
Music Links of Interest
The American Guild of Organists
The University of Michigan Musical Society