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Cynthia A. Plazek (BA 1982, Duquesne University,
Pittsburgh PA) began her church music career as a
teen, and has consistently served the Diocese of
Pittsburgh as organist, music director, vocalist and
choir director at many parishes. Her goal is to make
the music program here at St. Ferdinand a ministry
that heals and gives glory to God. Her goal is to
develop the musical gifts in each volunteer God
sends her, and to train apprentice organists in a
practical, pastoral approach to music ministry.
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Music
Ministry 
“The faithful who gather together to
await the Lord’s coming are instructed by the Apostle Paul to
sing together psalms, hymns and inspired songs”
- Colossians 3:16 –
Liturgical song is the sign of the
heart’s joy, thus Saint Augustine
says rightly “To sing belongs to lovers.”
Music is at the heart of each and every celebration of
the mass, the scriptures call us to it.
New members are always welcomed to participate and aspect
of the parish’s diverse music ministry.
Adult
(traditional) Choir:
High School age and up, rehearses Wednesday evening 7:30-9:30
pm. Choir sings at the 10:00 am Sunday Mass, and many special
occasions. 2007 Music Pilgrimage is being planned.
Folk Choir:
High School age and up, singers (and instrumentalists by
audition) rehearses Tuesday evening 7:30-9:00 pm. Group assists
at the 10:00 am and noon Sunday Masses on a rotating basis.
Handbell
Choir:
8th grade and up, rehearses Saturday morning
9:00-10:30 am, assists at the 8:00 am Sunday or 6:00 pm Saturday
evening Masses on a rotating basis. Knowledge of music is
helpful.
Brass
Ensemble:
8th grade and up, rehearses Wednesday evening
6:00-7:00 pm. Assists once per month at a Sunday Mass, and
special occasions.
Youth Choir:
3rd through 8th grade,
rehearses Sunday after the noon mass. They assist once per
month at Sunday noon Mass, and on Christmas and Easter Sunday.
Cantor Team:
High School age and up, rehearsals vary. They assist on a
rotating basis with other team members. By audition only.
Life Teen
Band:
Adult-led, rehearsals vary. They assist at Sunday evening Mass
in conjunction with Youth Ministry “Lifeteen” program.
Contact: Mrs.
Cynthia A. Plazek, Director of Music Ministries and Liturgy St.
Ferdinand Catholic Church, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066 –
724-776-2888 ext.401
cindy@stferd.org
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