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Saint Mary Roman Catholic Church - Norwalk, CT

We at St. Mary Church are dedicated to cultivating the study and practice of the sung prayer of the Catholic Church. Sacred music is not a mere ornament, but a “necessary and integral part of the sacred liturgy” that “adds delight to prayer, fosters unity of minds, [and] confers greater solemnity upon the sacred rites” (Sacrosanctum Concilium, 112). Music is therefore an area of our liturgical life upon which we place tremendous emphasis. Providing music for Mass by singing is not only a gift to God, but a service to the worshipping community. When well done, sacred music can lift hearts and minds to the Almighty!

The St. Mary’s Choir, comprised of adults of all ages, sings every Sunday for the 11:00 a.m. High Mass. The foundation of the choral program is Gregorian chant—the normative music of the Church—and all of the diverse polyphonic styles that have sprung from it, from the fourteenth to the twenty-first centuries. Recognizing that the cultivation of musical skill is a lifelong endeavor, we spend time not only on learning a wide repertoire, from Tallis to Palestrina to Mozart to Messiaen, but also learning to read music (in both modern and chant notation), perfecting techniques of ensemble singing, and joyfully considering the spirit of prayer that has motivated these great composers.

The St. Mary’s Chant Schola sings the Proper chants for the 11:00 Sunday High Mass, and for major feast days throughout the liturgical year.

St. Mary’s is very pleased to offers a Children’s Choir for students in grades 1-8. The choir sing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday.

Our Organ - Austin Opus 2756.

Visit our web site for our Music Schedule Archives, more information on our beautiful organ, and times and dates of our current and upcoming musical events.