Music Ministry at Holy Rosary
Get Involved!
Do you have a musical talent that you would like to share with the Church? We are always looking for more singers and instrumentalists to provide music for our weekend liturgies! Please contact our Music Minister, Ina Canimo to be a part of this ministry.
5pm Saturday Vigil: Contemporary Choirs including Vigil Voices, Rockin’ the Cross (youth and young adult band), and the Lazaro Family. Looking for more musicians and groups!
8:30am Sunday: Traditional Choir. Looking for more musicians!
10:30am Sunday: Contemporary choirs including Liturgical Ensemble, One Voice, Rockin’ the Cross (youth and young adult band), JAM (children’s choir), and the Swahili Choir. Looking for more musicians and groups!
The Lazaro Family regularly sings at the 5pm Mass, led by lead singer Erwin and his sons, Ever on cello and vocals, and Emerson on upright bass with pianist Andrew Seifert. Not pictured: Cara on vocals
Vigil Voices sings at every 1st and 3rd 5pm Saturday Masses singing a blend of traditional hymns and some more modern songs, rehearsing Thursdays from 2pm-3:30pm.
L-R: Ileen, Flo, Mary Ann. Not pictured: Marcie & Sandy
The Traditional Choir ministers at every 8:30am Mass directed by Andrew Seifert singing traditional hymns in 4-part harmony. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 6:30-8pm.
The Swahili Choir sings at the 10:30 masses every other month.
L-R Front: Juliah, Juliana, Alice, Jane, Violet, Nancy, and Rose Middle: Yvonne, Jane, Risper, Maureen, Juliet Back: Vincent, Robert, Brian, Douglas, and Stanley Not pictured: Carol, Cecelia, and Steve
One Voice from our partner parish, St. Thomas More, ministers every 2nd Sunday of month at the 10:30am Mass, singing contemporary music.
L-R Front: guitarist Josh, drummer Jun, Singers Margie, Margaret, Gina, Vy, Pat. Back: Ina, Josh, Ted, Liz and Allie
Jam is the busiest choir in our parish! They sing every Fridays and 4th Sundays of the month alternating at both churches. In Picture L-R (names)Back row: Isla Cattaneo, Sadie Kristovich, Alice Newhouse, Saylah Eckols, Locke ErvinMiddle row: Yaretzi Torres-Palacios, Hiyab Asefaw, Bianca Traynor, Celina Hendricks, Vivenne Carter, Mary Lacy, Rose Hupf, Ms. Ina CaminoFront row: Ms. Lexy Geffs, Erin Kenny, Kenneth Ginder, Riley Jones, Makenzie Murphy, Lena Pozarycki, Elliot Vazquez, Harper Foy, Charlotte Kakiel, Vanessa Lord, Audrey Rider, Desmond Magat, Eliana Tesfay
Not Pictured: Callie Vazquez
Rockin’ the Cross is our youth band, leading the congregation with contemporary and praise & worship music every 1st Sundays and 5th Saturdays of the month.
L-R front: drummer David, singers Marie-Keren, Evie, and Youth Minister Amanda, with violinist Cameron Back: guitarist Anthony, singers Justine and Allie, pianist Ina, and singer Pat
The Liturgical Ensemble sings a blend of traditional hymns and contemporary liturgical music in SAB. They rehearse once monthly and minister the 10:30 masses on the 3rd Sundays of the month, alternating with the Swahili Choir and every 5th Sundays of the month. L-R: Josh Cummings, Allie Thurman, Derek Thurman, Pat Taffeta, Ted Rust, Liz Thurman, Justine Sakou.
Join J.A.M Children’s Choir
Jesus and Me (J.A.M.) is back! Available to Holy Rosary and St Thomas More children grades 3-6. This a wonderful opportunity for children to learn new songs, develop their musical talents, and grow in their faith through the gift of music.
Rehearsals will take place at Holy Rosary church (choose 1 option):
Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30PM, beginning September 9, 2026 (HRE students required)
Fourth Saturday of each month from 2:30-4pm.
Each month, the choir will minister at:
10:30am Mass on the 4th Sunday of the month, alternating between Holy Rosary and St. Thomas More
Choristers who attend Holy Rosary School will sing at School Masses throughout the year
Christmas Eve Mass at 5pm on December 24, 2026
Parent volunteers are greatly needed! Please indicate your availability on the form. Time spent at choir—by both choristers and their families—may count toward parish or school service hours.
Thank you for your interest! I look forward to serving alongside your children in this joyful ministry.
For questions please contact Ina Canimo (HR) or Michael Lam (STM)
Sacramental Music Planning
To assist you in preparing your special day, we have gathered our parish's recommended wedding selections in one place. Explore the link below to browse options for your processional, hymns, and recessional.
Sacred music provides a powerful message of hope and resurrection during the Mass of Christian Burial. Use the link below to discover approved liturgical songs categorized by each part of the funeral service.
Recommendations on Pianists, Cantors, and other musicians are available upon request.