In addition to my work at St. Mary’s
I serve as the director of music for the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at
Montclair State University.
John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890) was an Anglican priest and convert to the Catholic faith. Newman taught at Oxford and was a leader in the movement to return the Church of England to its’ Roman Catholic roots. The Newman campus ministries are named after him because he saw a similarity of purpose between the Church and the University in that they both searched for universal truth.
John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801-1890) was an Anglican priest and convert to the Catholic faith. Newman taught at Oxford and was a leader in the movement to return the Church of England to its’ Roman Catholic roots. The Newman campus ministries are named after him because he saw a similarity of purpose between the Church and the University in that they both searched for universal truth.
My 9 years of working with Newman
has brought much joy and more than a few benefits which have directly impacted
the music here at St. Mary’s. I have
been introduced to a new wave of contemporary church music that is finding its
way into our hymnals. One such sung is
“Many and One” (#414) which we will sing at offertory.
The best benefit has been bringing
some of these talented young adults to St. Mary’s. You have seen and heard Apryl, Gabrianna and
Aaron, who along with our senior cantor; John Luland help create beautiful
music at liturgy. Michael, who fills in
from time to time now has his own church position. These musicians are energetic, highly
motivated and faithful Catholics who believe in what they sing. Working with them keeps me fresh and challenges
me to be on my toes.
One reason for my writing this is to
affirm their work. The other is to
challenge each of us to be motivated by them.
I suspect there are more than a few reading are sitting on the sidelines
and not sure about taking the chance to get more involved. To you I say, “Think like a college student!”
Sleep is
optional. An empty calendar is an
unhappy calendar.
Having
things under control is highly over-rated!
· Find out more about our Adult Choir,
Children’s Choir and Guitar Group by e-mailing me at b.mauro1@yahoo.com
·
Consider joining us for the care
kitchen on Saturday October 22 or the Crop-Walk on Sunday October 23rd.
·
Take a look through these pages and
find somewhere you can get involved
Don’t get left out!
Blessed to be serving at St. Mary’s,
Bruce
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The Archdiocese of Newark provides the Montclair chapter with a
full-time priest,
campus minister, administrative assistant and 4 FOCUS (Fellowship of
Catholic
University Students) missionaries.
