Welcome to the Office of Liturgy for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester! |
The Office of Liturgy, a department of Parish Support Ministries, supports the work of our Bishop as chief liturgist of the Diocese:
- Modeling and supporting a vision of the Liturgy as set forth by the Second Vatican Council.
- Promoting the “full, conscious, and active participation” of our people.
- Encouraging the gifts of our rich diversity as a multi-cultural Church.
- Collaborating with the Bishop’s office and other Diocesan offices in preparing Diocesan liturgies.
- Assisting parishes through resources, guidelines, workshops, and phone assistance.
- Directing the work of the Diocesan Liturgical Commission, the Diocesan Music Committee and its sub-committees.
- Administering the Rochester NPM Chapter (National Association of Pastoral Musicians).
- Maintaining the resources of our Liturgy Library as a lending library for parish staffs.
- Directing the work of the Diocesan Festival Choir.
The Rochester Chapter, National Assoc. of Pastoral Musicians,
in collaboration with the Diocesan Music Committee and the Office of Liturgy,
presents ----
The 2008 Musicians Dinner
“Celebrate Spring”
with special guests:
Mitzie Collins, dulcimer
Colleen Liggett, soprano
Friday, April 18, 2008 6:00pm
St. Pius X Parish Center
3010 Chili Ave. Rochester 14624
Cost: $22 per person (checks made payable to diocese of Rochester)
Hors d’Oeuvres 6:00pm
Dinner Buffet 6:30 pm
Music Program 7:30 pm
Chicken French
Carved Roast of Beef
Ravioli with Blush Sauce
Roasted Red Garlic Potatoes
Chef’s Seasonal Fresh Vegetables
Chef’s Salad with Choice of Dressing
Dessert, Coffee, Tea
For reservations contact:
Marangely Melendez, Parish Support Ministries
1150 Buffalo Rd.
Rochester, NY 14624
585-328-3228, ext 1328 or 1-800-388-7177, ext 1328
e-mail: mmelendez@dor.org
Upcoming Events: Chrism Mass - March 18, 2008 7:30 PM Annual Musicians Dinner - Friday, May 16, 2008 Deacon Ordination - Saturday, May 31, 2008 Priesthood Ordination Marty Haugen in Concert - Friday, August 8, 2008 Marty Haugen Workshop Day - Saturday, August 9, 2008 |
Announcements: 2007 Saint Cecilia Award Winner Kathy Weider 2007 Liturgical Music Study Grants Awarded Heather Hubbell Jason Livernois Katherine Pnning Adam Penna Elena Ryck |
USCCB
Sing to the Lord: Music Divine Worship, has been posted to the USCCB Committee of Divine Worship web pages. The PDF document is 86 pages.
Holy Father's Encyclical, Spe Salvi
The Holy Father's Encyclical, Spe Salvi, can be found on the following links:
Worship Links of Interest
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Secretariat for the Liturgy - Committee on the Liturgy
Notre Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy
dedicated to Liturgical Research and Pastoral Liturgy
The Georgetown Center for Liturgy Working for a Transformed Church
Art, Architecture, Liturgy, & Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
(For the study & renewal of worship. 'Reformed perspective...ecumenical community)
Resources to Purchase: Links of Interest
Liturgy Staff:
Virginia Miller, Associate Director
585-328-3228, ext. 1345
Marangely
Melendez,
Secretary
585.328.3210 ext. 1328
Bernard Grizard, Director
585.328.3210 ext. 1328
