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Music Ministries

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
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St. Mary Church
1012 Lake Street
Evanston, IL 60201
Phone:   847.864.0333
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St. Nicholas Church
806 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: 847.864.1185
​Fax: 847.864.7810
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St. Nicholas Church
806 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202


Parish Office Hours
St. Nicholas
Monday-Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday:  1 to 4 p.m.

St. Mary
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday Masses

St. Mary Church
5 p.m. Saturday Vigil (English)
8 a.m. (English)
9:30 a.m. (English)
11 p.m. (English)
St. Nicholas Church
4:30 p.m. Saturday Vigil (English)
8:30 a.m. (Spanish)
10:15 a.m. (English)
1 p.m. (Spanish)

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  • Welcome
    • Who We Are >
      • Parish History
      • Leadership Councils >
        • Parish Pastoral Council
        • Finance Council
        • Unification Team
        • UCYM Board
      • Comboni Missionaries
    • Connect With Us >
      • Facebook
      • YouTube
      • Newsletter
      • Bulletins
    • Contact & Directions
    • Staff Directory
    • Announcements
    • Calendar
    • Joining the Parish
    • Accessibility
    • Parish Forms
  • Worship & Sacraments
    • Mass Schedule
    • Prayer Requests
    • For Children & Youth >
      • Baptism
      • 3-Year-Old Blessing
      • First Reconciliation
      • First Communion
      • Quinceañeras
      • Confirmation
    • For Adults >
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
      • Reconciliation
      • Marriage
      • Funerals
    • Liturgical Ministries >
      • Altar Servers
      • Art & Environment
      • Eucharistic Ministers
      • Greeters & Ushers
      • Lectors
      • Sacristans
      • Live Stream Operators
    • Music Ministries
    • Other Prayer Opportunities >
      • Rosary
      • Eucharistic Adoration
      • Evening Prayer
      • Esprit d’Amour (Charismatic)
      • Círculo de Oración (Charismatic)
  • Faith Formation
    • Spiritual Direction
    • SPRED
    • Children’s Liturgy of the Word
    • Education >
      • Religious Education
      • Adult Faith Enrichment
      • Parish Library & Media Center
      • Monthly Catholic Book Club
      • Pope John XXIII School
    • Youth & Young Adult Ministry
    • Catholic Resources >
      • Archdiocese of Chicago
      • USCCB
      • The Vatican
  • Service & Outreach
    • Working For Justice >
      • Peace & Justice Committee
      • Equality for Women in the Church
      • Café Justo Cooperative
      • Inclusion and Accessibility Committee
      • Respect Life
      • United Power for Action & Justice
    • Caring for Creation >
      • Laudato Si’ Ministry
      • Green Team
      • Mary's Gardeners
      • St. Nicholas Garden Committee
    • Walking With Each Other >
      • Ministers of Care
      • Prayer Shawl Ministry
      • Quilting Ministry
      • Stephen Ministry
      • Bereavement Ministry
      • Black Catholics
      • Hispanic Couples Ministry
    • Reaching Out >
      • St. Vincent de Paul Society
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Soup Kitchens
      • Family Promise
      • Interfaith Action of Evanston
      • Pastoral Migratoria
      • Mission Trips
  • Giving
    • Parish Giving
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    • Memorial & Legacy Gifts
    • Annual Catholic Appeal
    • To Teach Who Christ Is
  • Need Help?
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    • Addiction Support
    • Immigration Help
    • Annulment Resources
    • Funerals
    • Sick or Homebound?
    • Prayer Requests