Sacred Music Ministry at St. Thomas Church

At St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, we are blessed with a vibrant music ministry that enriches both our Latin Mass and English Mass celebrations. Our community is home to a volunteer schola, a polyphonic choir, and a gifted soprano cantor, offering the beauty of sacred music to glorify God and lift the hearts of the faithful.

Music at the Latin Mass

Low Latin Mass – These are quiet and contemplative, with minimal singing. The choir provides sacred hymns during the Processional, Offertory, Communion, and Recessional, allowing for prayerful reflection.
High Latin Mass – At High Mass, the priest chants much of the liturgy, while the schola and choir sing the traditional responses such as the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei. Additional hymns accompany the Processional, Offertory, Communion, and Recessional, creating a rich and full musical experience.

Latin Mass Choir Rochester

Special Feast Day Traditions

During great feasts such as Christmas and Easter, our choir expands its role with a cherished tradition: bell ringing. This ancient form of worship brings joyful sound and reverence to our liturgies. Each Advent season, we also present Christmas Lessons and Carols, sharing the beauty of sacred song with the wider community.

Join the St. Thomas Singers & Ringers

Do you love to sing or share the gift of music in worship? We are actively seeking new members to join our parish choir! Whether you are a soprano, alto, tenor, or bass, we welcome you to audition and become part of our small but mighty ensemble.

If you feel called to serve through music, please contact our Music Director, Barbara Seppeler (you can talk to her after Mass or contact her via the information in the bulletin) and discover how you can join the St. Thomas Singers & Ringers.