Our Parish Programs Archives: Music at St. Anselm

This weekend is so special in so many ways . . . Some of the reasons for its significance are perennial. The beginning of the season of Advent is the time of preparation for the birth of Christ and also … Continue reading →

The Archdiocese of Saint Louis, recognizing a need for preparation for the mandatory implementation of the Third Roman Missal, has authorized all parishes to use the sung parts of the Mass with the new texts since September. Taking advantage of … Continue reading →

The Archdiocese of Saint Louis, recognizing a need for preparation for the mandatory implementation of the Third Roman Missal, has authorized all parishes to use the sung parts of the Mass with the new texts since September. Taking advantage of … Continue reading →

Here is a short video with a fragment of the concert of sacred music featuring works of a young composer, Kevin Allen, that took place at our church on May 6, 2011:

I was asked many times what the sacred music is. This term, that the Church uses repeatedly, seems to mean various things to various people. Yet, its definition provided by the most important church sources is clear. This short online … Continue reading →

During last few months I had an opportunity to hear several presentations, followed by discussions, focusing on the notion of the “active participation” in liturgy. That concept is central to our understanding to the role of music in the Catholic … Continue reading →