Choral Vespers, March 8

I invite you to join our parish choir for a sung evening Vespers service on March 8 at 5pm in the church. Vespers, from the Latin word for "evening," is one of the most beautiful and ancient liturgies in our Catholic tradition, dating back to the earliest centuries of Christianity. This evening prayer service centers around the singing of psalms, canticles, and hymns that have nourished the faithful for generations. As lay members of our church, participating in Vespers offers a unique opportunity to experience the Liturgy of the Hours — the Church's official daily prayer— which has traditionally been the domain of clergy and religious communities. In the past decade, the Church has explicitly encouraged lay Catholics to observe this daily tradition that connects us directly to centuries of faithful Catholics who have sanctified the close of day with these same prayers. Vespers invites us to pause, reflect, and offer thanks as the day transitions to evening—a perfect Lenten exercise. 

David Anderson, DMA
Organist/Music Director