St. Mark's Music Ministry

04/05/2026

Alleluia! Jesus is Risen! Join us for our Easter Sunday Masses at 8am and 10am. Whether you are a regular or a once-in-while visitor, you are most welcome! Come celebrate with us!

The opening hymn from the Easter 2013 services at First Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln, Nebraska sung by the Plymouth Choir and congregation. The ar...

04/03/2026

Today we remember the Lord’s Crucifixion and Death. Take a moment to reflect on Christ’s greatest act of love by listening to RI composer Tom Kendzia’s “Pieta.” A meditation on Jesus’ crucifixion through the eyes of His Mother, the Blessed Mother.

The Feast of Christ the King ConcertFilmed: November 12, 2015Tom Kendzia and the Music Ministry of Christ the KingSpecial Guest: ValLimar Jansenhttp://ctkri....

04/02/2026

Tonight at 7pm we begin the Paschal Triduum with the celebration of the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. We recall on this first day of the Triduum the gift of the Eucharist and Jesus’s command that we serve each each other. We cannot separate the Eucharist from service to each other. Let us allow the Eucharist to strengthen us for our Christian walk of faith in which we seek to serve each other in the Lord’s name.
Our offertory hymn is “O Jesus, We Adore Thee.”

Cathedral of Saint JosephDiocese of Sioux Fall 27 October 2019

03/21/2026

This weekend's Gospel gives us an account of the raising of Lazarus -- a foreshadow of our own eternal resurrection and Our Lord's Resurrection.
Our communion hymn is “I Am the Bread of Life.”

Saint Peter's Catholic Church: Columbia, South Carolina USAMark Husey, Organist & ChoirmasterIII/38 Peragallo pipe organ http://www.peragallo.com/pipe-organs...

03/14/2026

As we continue our Lenten journey, we cling to the cross. It is through the cross that God manifests His love for the world. Hail the Cross, our only hope!
Our recessions hymn is “Lift High the Cross.”

Lift High the Cross - CRUCIFER. Performed by the Plymouth Choir, Tom Trenney (organ) and the congregation on 3-3-2024.

03/07/2026

As we journey through this Lenten season, we might be tempted to view God as someone who is just waiting for us to sin so He can zap us with a lightening bolt. Nothing is further from the truth. In this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus encounters the Samaritan woman, and as Jesus displays over and over again in the Gospels, Jesus shows her mercy and kindness. Yes, we are accountable for our (in)actions, but we are always, always met with mercy and kindness by our loving God.
Our Communion hymn is: “The Lord is Kind and Merciful.”

Psalm 103: The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Marty Haugen sung at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, NYC on Sunday, 19-FEB-2023 - 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time...

02/28/2026

This weekend’s Gospel relates the story of Jesus’ Transfiguration; a foreshadowing of His Resurrection. As Jesus took Peter, James and John up the mountain and allowed them to witness His glorified body, let us allow Jesus to come with us on our prayer journey. If we allow Jesus to accompany us then we will share Peter’s words: “Lord, it is good that we are here.”
Our processional hymn is “‘Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here”

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises'Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here · Joseph A. RobinsonJourneysongs Third Edition: Volume 15℗ 2012 OCP. All rights res...

02/26/2026

Due to ongoing cleanup efforts, choir rehearsal is canceled for this evening.

02/21/2026

In this weekend’s Gospel, Jesus faces temptation in the desert with complete trust in the Father.

Our Communion hymn this weekend, “Be With Me Lord,” gives us the same prayer Jesus lived: “Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.”

When we face our own desert moments, we’re reminded — God is near.

“Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble, be with me, Lord, I pray.”—Newman Vocare Ensemble - Dublin, IrelandOur Website - newman.nd.eduInstagram - https://ww...

02/14/2026

Fully Known & Called to More ✨
"O God, you search me and you know me..." 🎶

The beauty of this hymn is the reminder that God sees us exactly as we are. In Matthew 5:17-37, Jesus takes that truth a step further. He shows us that because God knows our hearts, our faith isn't just about following "rules"—it’s about integrity.

Whether it’s how we handle anger or simply keeping our word, Jesus calls us to a "heart-first" kind of life. When we realize we are already fully known by Him, we can stop performing and start living with authentic grace.
Reflection: If God sees the heart, how does that change your "Yes" today? 🕊️

Words and Music by Bernadette FarrellArranged by Dave Moore & Lauren MooreJoin our St. Ambrose Society! Become a monthly patron at $5+/month:https://www.cath...

01/07/2026

We're looking to build up our music program! See the link below for more information:

St. Mark's Church is currently undertaking an initiative to grow our music ministry. Nine years ago, we resurrected the parish choir after many years of being dormant. We grew the choir to 20 members, but like so many facets of our lives, COVID hit us hard and our numbers dropped to around 10. We’...