A NOTE FROM THE DIRCTOR ED EICKER:

When I began working here as the Adult Choir Director, I expressed interest in starting a children's choir. At my previous church, I directed two children's choirs, as well as a children's cantor group. Fortunately, Fr. Britto shared my enthusiasm. So I'm happy to announce that this fall, I will be starting a brand new children's choir here at St. Paul of the Cross.

I have always felt that children's choirs are important to the church for several reasons. For one, they encourage children to take on a more active role in the liturgy. The children's choir will not only teach your children to sing correctly, but it will foster in them, a deeper understanding of Catholic liturgy, and music's role in it as well. In addition, as children get older, graduate, and move on to high school, many often decide to sing with the adult choir. This provides the adult choir with new voices, and somewhat eases the difficult task of recruitment. Lastly, singing is a fun and positive activity that anyone can do. Studies even suggest that children who participate in school music programs get better grades and develop a strong self-image.

If you have noticed that your child expresses an interest in singing, encourage him or her to join our new children's choir. Choir rehearsals will be in Duffin Hall at the following times:
Monday afternoon from 3-4 pm (for students of St. Paul of the Cross School)
Monday afternoon from 4-5 pm (for public school students and students enrolled in religious ed.)

• NOTE: Please have your child at church A HALF-HOUR before mass begins •