A high standard of excellence is maintained by the Adult Choir, Saturday Ensemble, Handbell Choir, and the Audio/Visual Teams.

To join any of these ministries, complete our quick ministry participation form.

Adult Choir
Liturgies at Good Shepherd are significantly enhanced by the accompaniment of the Adult Choir. Approximately 75 members sing at the 9:00 a.m. Mass, as well as liturgies for Christmas and Holy Week. In addition to traditional hymns, the choir prepares special arrangements of the Mass parts and anthems in harmony that are used according to the liturgical season.

Contact: Rick Hagee 489-8815 x706
Meeting Times: Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 p.m. mid-September - May
Time Commitment: Weekly, 1 and 1/2 hour rehearsals, and Sunday 9:00 a.m. Mass, plus special liturgies during Christmas and Holy Week.

Audio Visual Team
Unique to Good Shepherd Parish, A/V Teams prepare the post-Communion meditation presentations at weekend Masses. Teams are composed of from one to three people. They choose visual images to portray the themes contained in a musical selection supplied by the Music Director. Training and mentoring are provided. Basic computer skills are necessary, and knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Photoshop is a plus.

Contact: Bob Losekamp 777-0035
Meeting Times: Initial training.
Time Commitment: Once every two months. Time to create a presentation can vary from 3-10 hours.

Handbell Choir
Performs at seasonal and special feasts. Basic music reading skills are important, but previous experience in handbell ringing is not necessary. People who play other instruments can easily adapt their skills to handbells. The group is open to parishioners of high school age or older, and new members are always welcome. In addition to the twelve members of the choir, substitutes are needed.

Contact: Rick Hagee 489-8815 x706
Meeting Times: Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 p.m. mid-September - May.
Time Commitment: Weekly, 1 and 1/2 hour rehearsals, plus Masses for special seasons and feasts.

Saturday Ensemble
Provides the musical accompaniment for the 4:30 p.m. Mass every week of the year. The group is a contemporary ensemble, an outgrowth of an earlier "folk group" style. The Ensemble of 10-12 members offers support for the active participation of the community. Membership requires musical proficiency in playing an instrument and/or singing.

Contact: Rick Hagee 489-8815 x706
Meeting Times: Mondays 7:00-9:00 p.m., Saturdays 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Time Commitment: Weekly, 2-hour rehearsals on Monday evenings and on Saturdays at 3:15 p.m. prior to Mass.

Children's Choir
Created in 2006, this choir welcomes all children in grades 3 through 8 who love to siing and want to use their talents while participating in the Mass. For these young people, it is a Spirit-filled journey worshiping the Lord in song.

Contact: Cari Auth 489-8815 x757
Meeting Times: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. during the school year.
Time Commitment: Weekly forty-five minutes and one Sunday per month.