The Music Ministry Programs
of the
Catholic Community of Pleasanton are under the guidance of Joe Hébert -- a talented tenor and an accomplished cellist -- who has served as music director since 1990.

The primary accompanist for the parish is
Ira Stein,a recording artist with Windam Hill and Narada.

Please contact Joe Hébert if you are interested in participating in the music ministry program, 846-4489

The Music ministry program plays a very important role in the Church. Music encourages a conscious and active participation from the assembly during liturgical celebrations so that we can more fully recognize ourselves as the "Body of Christ." Our music ministry is very active in the pastoral life of the community as well as supporting the prison ministry, faith formation program, and those celebrating the sacraments of the church. We are thankful for the many opportunities to minister to this community through our gifts of music. We invite you to share your musical gifts with the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.

Adult Choir
The adult choir is open to high-school-age singers and above. The choir ministers at liturgy every Sunday, from September through June, including Christmas, Easter, and other special liturgical celebrations. The choir is also involved in community, civic, and diocesan events on a seasonal basis. Some vocal experience is helpful. Practice are currently held on Tuesday evenings at 7:00.

Children's Choir
The children's choir is currently open to boys and girls, 3rd through 9th grade. This choir ministers at liturgy every Sunday at the 4 p.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth Seton, from September through June, including special celebrations during Christmas and Easter and occasionally singing with the adult choir. A comfort with singing is helpful. Rehearsals are currently on Thursdays in the late afternoon but can change as holiday, vacation or scheduling needs allow.

Sunday Evening Ensemble
This modern, energetic music ministry is open to young men and women, preferably ages 15 to 30. This group includes vocal ministers as well as instrumentalists. This ensemble ministers at the 6:30 p.m. Sunday liturgy. Interested people should be prepared for a fast-paced, modern approach to liturgical music, and should have basic musical experience as well as an eagerness to learn. Rehearsals are currently Sunday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:30.

Cantor Ministry
A cantor is present at all liturgical celebrations with music. Just as the priest leads us in prayer, the cantor leads us in prayer through music. The cantor serves as both musician and prayer leader and must, therefore, be comfortable in both roles. The cantor's main responsibility is to support the assembly's "full, active, and conscious" participation during our liturgical celebrations. Cantors minister at all Sunday liturgies and seasonal celebrations, as well as weddings, funerals, and other church-related events. Cantors should have strong vocal skills and confident leadership skills. Rehearsals are currently at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

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