Supporting and Sustaining the Ministry of Music throughout the Diocese of Scranton
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Welcome
Welcome to the official website of the Scranton Chapter of the Association of National Association of Pastoral Musicians. We are a gathering of men and women, clergy, religious, and lay persons, interested in fostering and promoting liturgical music that lifts the heart and mind and voice to God.
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Upcoming
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Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The season of Lent invites us to accompany Jesus as he lives today in a world both beautiful and broken. He calls us to create with our lives new art, songs that speak to both the pain and the promise of our times. Join us this evening with Sr. Chris Koellhoffer, IHM as we reflect together on being bearers of hope and healing in a world full of madness and mayhem, but also music.Read More -
Monday, May 13, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for a light but elegant reception in the Cathedral rectory followed by an art, music, and architecture tour of the recently restored Cathedral of St. Peter. Monsignor Dale R. Rupert, pastor of the Cathedral of St. Peter, will highlight the numerous frescoes, stained glass windows, mosaics, and other works of art which bring to life our local history. Cost is to be determined, but a discount will be offered for current Scranton NPM members.Read More -
Monday, September 16, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Explore the many resources that are available to select music that meets the demands of the sacred liturgy. Danny Marx, Director of Liturgical Music at St. Gregory Parish, Clarks Green, will guide us through the process and offer recommendations for selecting the perfect liturgical music to suit the needs of parishioners as well as matching the ability of your cantors and choirs.Read More -
Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Creating worship aids is a great way to foster the “full, conscious and active participation” of your parishioners. David Baloga, Director for Worship in the Office for Parish Life, will help us learn the ins and outs of creating an printed program that is engaging and aesthetically pleasing. Information and tips for making the most of music reprint licenses will also be offered.Read More
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Scranton NPM featured on 'Our Faith, Our Diocese'
Dan Gallagher, host of Our Faith, Our Diocese, recently sat down with David Baloga, Scranton NPM Program Director, to discuss upcoming events for the 2019.
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Recent Events
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November 14
Members of Scranton NPM gathered on Tuesday, November 13 to reflect on hope and the season of Advent. We thank Fr. Andy Kurovsky of Sacred Heart Parish, Peckville, for hosting and leading the presentation.Read More -
July 22
Fourteen church musicians from our Diocese recently attended the 41st Annual Convention of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians in Baltimore, Maryland.Read More
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Looking to Have a Workshop for Your Liturgical Ministers?
Are your cantors or choir members in need of training on the basics of the ministry? Could your lectors or extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion use a "refresher" course or a day of reflection? Board Members of the Scranton Chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians are here to help and are willing to travel to provide a workshop or session for your parish ministers. Some potential topics include:
- Choir Basics: Making the Most of Out of What You’ve Got
- The Body of Christ: Our Identity and Purpose
- Reading vs. Proclaiming: The Role of the Lector
- Fostering Sung Prayer: Synchronizing the Organist, Cantor, Choir and Assembly
- Not Just a Pretty Voice: The Cantor as a Leader of Prayer
Please contact David Baloga at 570-207-2213, ext. 1158 or at David-Baloga@dioceseofscranton.org to discuss how we can help address your parish’s needs.
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- JOB OPENINGS If anyone has openings for Pastoral Musicians, let us know. We will post them on our Resources Page. Similarly, if any pastoral musician is looking for work, let us know, we can post that as well.
- Anyone with photos of ScrantonNPM events can forward them to us for inclusion in our photo album. Let us know the Name of the Function, the Name of the Parish and the date so we can include this in our posting.
- Watch the CALENDAR for updates on upcoming NPM events in the Diocese.
- Click on the NPM National Link for upcoming National events.
- Check out happenings in our Diocese at the DIOCESE OF SCRANTON Link
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Save the Date!
2019 NPM Conventionin Raleigh, NC
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Jer 23:5-8Responsorial Psalm pS 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19Gospel Mt 1:18-25
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