Today the Youth Choir sang for mass, and sang very well. Edie was cantor for the responsorial psalm, and her clear voice was refreshing, beautiful, and accurate. It was her first time. I think she's in the 6th grade.
We sang Qui manducat carnem meam after the communion song, and it was beautifully done. Fr. Toan complimented the girls, saying that he knew from Seminary how difficult it was and how much work it took to prepare. He invited the congregation to applaud, and I was grateful. I don't think that is something that should be done very often, but it helps the young people know that this new "old" stuff is valuable to the parish. He also came over after mass, said he heard a lot of good comments, and the people of the parish would like to hear it more often. Great. There is a very long communion procession at St. Joe, especially on Saturday, and perhaps we could do this every week, changing our chant more or less seasonally.
We have an invitation for the Youth Choir to sing on Christmas Eve with the Herde Family choir, and so Amy would like us to find at least one chant piece for that.
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