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Announcements
FDLC Webinar Series
The webinar series “Ars Celebrandi: Something More is Required” is now posted free on the FLDC website (video and handouts). They would serve as an excellent formation piece for Parish Liturgy Committees and/or Parish Adult Faith Formation sessions.
Gold Mass: Sunday November 23rd at 4pm at the Cathedral of St. Columba
Organ and choir concert at 2:45pm with Mass at 4pm and dinner afterwards.
Upcoming Parish Music Events (Bulletin Materials)
Join us for live music events at: Astralis Chamber Ensemble: 9/17 at 6:30pm at St. Blaise Parish, St. Joseph Church (Austintown).
Resources
National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM) Youngstown Chapter
Youngstown is a temporary chapter of the National Association of Parish Musicians (NPM). Contact Ralph Holtzhauser at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org.
2025 OCP Parish Grants
OCP offers parish grants yearly for the promotion and enhancement of parish music programs. Applications for 2025 OCP Parish Grants were accepted through May 30, 2025.
Cathedral Organ Concert Series (Bulletin Materials)
Look to announcements soon about the next group of talented musicians who will be participating in the organ concert series for the Cathedral of Saint Columba in Youngstown, Ohio.
Jubilee Year Hymn | Music Ministry
All parish music directors are encouraged to use the Jubilee Year official hymn “Pilgrims of Hope,” where appropriate within the liturgical year.
Cecilia Project
The Cecilia Project is a unique opportunity to identify young potential musicians in our parishes and schools and offer them the advantage of furthering their musical education and talent at no cost.
Planning Parish Music Events?
If your parish is having any upcoming musical events you’d like to send out, please email Ralph Holtzhauser, Diocesan Music Director, at rholtzhauser@youngstowndiocese.org!
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