Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Music Ministry

Music Ministries
Ministry Lead: Martha Trimbach | mtrimbach@saintjosephcc.org | (770) 422-5633 ext.62

Saint Joseph has a comprehensive music program enabling all parishioners who are called to the music ministry to place their gifts in the service of the Church.  People of all ages with musical ability are invited to be part of this vital ministry. Please contact the Music Director, Martha Trimbach, if you are interested in joining this diverse program.

The Mission of the St. Joseph Music Ministry is to enhance the celebration of the Sacraments and provide an opportunity for parishioners with music ability to place their gifts into service to the glory of God.

Music at Weekly Masses

First Friday 7:00 PM
The First Friday 7:00 PM Mass is supported by Nancee McCraw and Cora De Ruiter who present a variety of contemporary and traditional music.

Saturdays

  • 5:00 PM 
    The Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil Mass is supported by Nancee McCraw and Becca Uihlein who presents a variety of contemporary and traditional music.

  • 7:30 PM - Hispanic Youth Choir
    The Hispanic Youth Choir, under the leadership of Sister Maria Pia, sings at the 7:30 PM Mass on Saturday and the 1:00 PM Mass on Sunday. This choir is open to all Spanish speaking teens and young adults with musical talent and presents a variety of Hispanic Christian music.  Contact Sister Maria Pia, srmariapia@saintjosephcc.org if you are interested in joining. 

Sundays

  • 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM - Contemporary Groups
    The 7:00 AM group, "Awaken!", and 9:00 AM contemporary choir, "Circle of the Spirit”, are under the leadership of John Luegering,  Both present a variety of music styles including contemporary, traditional, and praise and worship. 

  • 11:00 AM - Celebration Choir
    The 11:00 AM music is a blend of a traditional choir, under the direction of Martha Trimbach, and a contemporary band, under the leadership of Butch Trimbach. This combination presents a wide variety of music styles including traditional, choral, contemporary, praise and worship, and Latin chants.  This choir is open to all adults with musical talent through an interview with Martha Trimbach.  Please contact Martha, mtrimbach@saintjosephcc.org, if you are interested.  

  • 1:00 PM - Hispanic Youth Choir
    The Hispanic Youth Choir, under the leadership of Sister Maria Pia, sings at the 7:30 PM Mass on Saturday, and the 1:00 PM Mass on Sunday. This choir is open to all Spanish speaking teens and young adults with musical talent and presents a variety of Hispanic Christian music. Contact Sister Maria Pia, srmariapia@saintjosephcc.org, if you are interested in joining. 

  • 3:00 PM - Hispanic Adult Choir
    The Saint Joseph Hispanic Adult Choir, under the leadership of Peque Esquer, sings at two Masses each week; the 3:00 PM Mass on Sunday and the 7:00 PM Hispanic Mass on Wednesday.  This choir is open to all Spanish speaking parishioners with musical talent and presents a variety of Hispanic Christian music.  Contact Peque, jmesquerb@gmail.com, if you are interested in joining. 

  • 5:30 PM - Life Teen Band
    Life Teen Band, under the leadership of Mark Beno and Scott Todd, is open by audition to all teens with musical talent.  This choir involves teens in the presentation of contemporary Christian praise and worship music at the 5:30 PM Mass on Sunday.  Please contact Mark, mbeno@saintjosephcc.org, or Scott, figgis@bellsouth.net, for more information.

Wednesday 7:00 PM Hispanic Mass
The Wednesday night Hispanic Mass is supported by the Hispanic Adult Choir, under the direction of Peque Esquer.

St. Joseph Children’s Choir
The Children’s Choir, under the leadership of Nancee McCraw, sings once a month at the 11:00 AM Mass during the school year. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday nights from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM in the music room. Please contact Nancee, nmccraw@saintjosephcc.org, if your children are interested in joining this fun group.

Word Projection Ministry
The Word Projection Ministry consists of volunteers who run the projection of the song words at each Mass. This ministry is vital to congregational participation. If you are interested in making an important contribution at your Mass, please contact Martha Trimbach, mtrimbach@saintjosephcc.org.

Resurrection Choir
The Resurrection Choir, under the direction of Martha Trimbach, sings at funerals and provides support to the families of deceased parishioners. If you are interested in joining this important ministry, please contact Martha, mtrimbach@saintjosephcc.org.