St. John XXIII Parish is proud of the rich history of music between our two legacy parishes!

Music at St. Nicholas

Music at St. Nicholas upholds a long tradition of assembly singing and participation in diverse and dynamic liturgy, embracing two principal language groups: English and Spanish.

  • Our English Parish Choir leads the assembly’s song through a broad repertoire of many styles and cultures. The choir sings at English-language and bilingual Mass celebrations.
  • The Coro Hispano supports worship at Spanish-language Masses and bilingual Mass celebrations.  Join the regular groups at either the 8:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Mass.
  • Instrumentalists support the assembly’s song through sensitive playing of liturgical repertoire.  Strong music reading skills are needed, and previous experience in liturgical settings is a plus.
  • We hope to rebuild our Kids’ Choir (grades 3-7) and Teen Ensemble (grades 8-12) in the coming year.  Please be in touch if your child is interested!
 
For more information about music at St. Nicholas, please contact Ace Gangoso, Director of Music, at 847.864.1185 x234 or agangoso@archchicago.org.

Music at St. Mary

Music at St. Mary has been an integral part of the parish history, which includes being blessed with a beautiful 1925 Austin Organ, which we take great pride in for our solemn liturgies.
 
Our current Mass Schedule allows us to highlight two different styles for our worship.

  • Our Contemporary Choir sings at our 9:30 a.m. Mass (with a small group, similar in style singing at our 5 p.m. Mass), accompanied by the piano with each singer on individual microphones (and as such are limited in size).
  • Our Traditional Choir sings at our 11 a.m. Mass in the Choir Loft, singing both a cappella and organ accompanied choral music.
  • (Due to transitions that occurred during Covid-19, we are currently rehearsing both groups together, Thursday evenings, 7-9 p.m., singing similar repertoire, adapted for the styles of the worship experience.)

Additionally, our Cantors help lead our congregation in hymns of praise to God. A skill to sing and a desire to lead is required.
 
If you have some singing experience, have some music reading experience, and/or play an instrument, please consider joining us!
 
For more information about music at St. Mary, please contact Dianne Fox, Co-Director of Music, at 847.864.0333 x210 or dfox@archchicago.org