APPLAUSE IN CHURCH

While the enthusiasm by the parish for the music ministry is much appreciated, it is important to remember that our choirs are not here to perform a concert. They are here to lift their voices in song to the Lord and in ministry to the parish. Although they do sing an occasional choral selection by themselves, most of the singing is congregational, and all are encouraged to participate. During this solemn season of Lent, we are requesting that parishioners refrain from applauding at the end of Mass.