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Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm
Monday: 9:00am
Tuesday: 9:00am
Wednesday: 9:00am
Thursday: 9:00am
Friday: 9:00am
Saturday: 5:30pm

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St Barbara Music Ministry

Practice Music:

Click on the following link to log into your Practice Music site:

» Adult Choir Practice Music
» Brothers in Praise Practice Music
» Cantor Practice Music
» Youth Praise Choir Practice Music

Description of Music Ministry:

The mission of St. Barbara’s Music Ministry is to provide quality, prayerful music for the glory of God at parish liturgies. While fulfilling this mission with the help of God’s grace, we strive to:

  • Promote sincere worship of the Lord through the FULL, ACTIVE, CONSCIOUS PARTICIPATION of the assembly at the celebration of Mass and other liturgies.
  • Kindle within all who hear and participate a spirit of FAITH, HOPE, LOVE, JOY, and PRAISE.
  • Provide a way for SHARING FAITH and SERVICE to our Lord and each other.
  • Encourage and enhance the PRAYER LIFE of each parishioner.
  • Spread the GOOD NEWS of our Lord Jesus Christ in a way that touches hearts like only music can.
  • Bring people CLOSER TO GOD by enlivening their spirit and renewing their faith through the worship of the Lord in song.

The music ministry is experiencing an exciting period of newness and growth. If you think God may be calling you to serve, please GIVE IT A TRY! The various roles that are currently offered for music ministers include:

  • Instrumentalists – Most liturgies are accompanied primarily by a keyboardist. Bob Vareha serves as the principal accompanist at weekend Mass and weddings, while other keyboardists fill in occasionally. Audrey Churma provides a very gracious and prayerful ministry as accompanist at most of our parish funerals. Ray Falscik (bass) and Joe Scarpo (percussion) offer their talents to complement the Adult Choir. Bob is joined by Scott Beresford (guitar), Nick Funyak (bass), and Ben Catalano (percussion) to give a contemporary sound to Sunday night Mass when LifeTeen youth ministry meets.
  • Cantors – These individuals perform a very important and rewarding ministry in leading the assembly in song. Cantors serve at weekly Sunday liturgies and holy days, and some also contribute to weddings and funerals. Except for funerals, cantors are usually scheduled well in advance of the liturgies, so schedule flexibility is available. Capable singers who are interested in the cantor ministry will be provided training and all the support they need.
  • Adult Choir – Our choir has a rich history that we hope to continue to build upon. The choir sings throughout the school year, typically at 10:30am Mass on Sundays but sometimes at other times and feasts. The Adult Choir rehearses at 7:00pm on Thursdays in the church. New members from 9th grade through adult are welcome to join.
St. Barbara Adult Choir
  • Youth Praise Choir – Under the enthusiastic direction of Amelia Steele, this joyful singing group of children from Kindergarten through 8th grade provides a special energy in praise to God that only kids can offer! The Youth Praise Choir rehearses at 5:45pm – 7:00pm on Thursdays in the church, and sings about once a month at a Sunday liturgy and some feast days. New members are welcome.
St. Barbara Youth Praise Choir
  • Brothers in Praise – We are also blessed to have a unique men’s harmony group called “Brothers in Praise.” This well-blended group of six men provides spirit-filled music at various liturgies and community events throughout the year. Thanks so much for your service, Brothers!
St. Barbara Brothers in Praise

Check the weekly Mass schedule in the parish bulletin to see when our choirs are singing!

Contact Information:

Bob Vareha serves as the principal music minister at St. Barbara’s. For information on any of our music ministry roles, please contact Bob at

“All the Earth proclaim the Lord! Sing your praise to God!”

Practice Music:

Click on the following link to log into your Practice Music site:

» Adult Choir Practice Music

» Brothers in Praise Practice Music

» Cantor Practice Music

» Youth Praise Choir Practice Music