A reception follows and the deadline to RSVP for the event is October 31
NEWS RELEASE
September 30, 2024
Contact: Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Musician, rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org, (330) 744-8451, ext. 212
YOUNGSTOWN, OH – All parish directors, musicians, and anyone involved in liturgical music within the Diocese of Youngstown are invited to come to the second annual Gold Mass. The event takes place Sunday, November 17, 2024, 4:00 P.M. at Saint Columba Cathedral, 154 West Wood Street in Youngstown. A complimentary barbecue reception follows the Mass.
If you are interested in participating in a small concert before the Mass, or need any additional information, you’re asked to contact Youngstown Diocesan Director of Music and Cathedral Musician, Ralph Holtzhauser. He can be reached at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org, or (330) 744-8451, ext. 212.
About the event, Holtzhauser says, “I’m so thrilled that the Cathedral will be hosting the Diocesan Gold Mass for the second year in a row! The Gold Mass is in dedication and celebration of all diocesan musicians. After 25 years of playing and directing liturgical music in a variety of styles and in many different places, I’ve come to realize the huge amount of work that goes into every single Mass and liturgical celebration. One of my goals since assuming the role of Diocesan Music Director has been to support and uplift musicians across the diocese. I can think of no better way than to honor our musicians’ talent and dedication to the Church than through good liturgical music.”
In other music ministry news, the Diocese of Youngstown is bringing back the Cecilia Project for the 2024-2025 church year. The project was developed in response to a growing concern to encourage, recruit, train and empower qualified people to become pastoral musicians in our parishes.
Finally, the Diocese of Youngstown 2025 Organ Concert Series kicks off on January 24th at 6:30 P.M. at St. Columba Cathedral. There are six performances, starting monthly in January. The concerts are free of charge, but a suggested donation of $10 will help this self-sustained series. The series ends with a stunning concert and masterclass by world renowned organist, Olivier Penin, from Paris, France. This will be his first ever U.S. concert.
