Newsletter

The Music Ministry of        Maureen and Bill Hayes

May our songs rise like incense to the Lord

Newsletter for June, 2010

Last month, our daughter-in-law graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with her PhD in Communications and Rheteric.  We are all very proud of her.  Also, the St. Clare Choir will sing on June 12th at the 4:00pm mass.  Be sure to stop in and see us.

In May the second airing of Table of The Lord occurred on May 2nd on channel 23, the local Fox afilliate (Albany, NY cable channel 8.)  Also the St. Clare Choir will sang on May 8th at St. Clare Church. 

In April, we began with Holy Week, the most sacred time of the calendar year at St. Clare's with Holy Thursday (April 1,) Good Friday (April 2,) Easter Vigil (April 3) and Easter Sunday (April 4.)    We will also be taped two masses for the local Fox TV afilliate (Albany, NY channel 8) for the show "Table of the Lord" which was aired on April 25th and May 2nd.  Maureen continues to play at Our Lady of the Assumption on Saturdays.  In addition we held our annual Spring student recital on April 25th at St. Clare Church featuring the best in our student's talents.

In March, we continued through Lent with 1st Reconcilliation and Adult Reconcilliation services.  Our Prayer and Worship (liturgy planning) meetings continued through March as well.  Also, in additon to playing at St. Clare's on Sunday mornings, Maureen played and sang every Saturday 4:30 mass in March at Our Lady of The Assumption, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham, NY.  Be sure to stop by and say hello.  Also, Maureen played and sang at a Lenten Evening of Reflection presented by Archbishop Harry Flynn at Our Lady of The Assumption.  Bill gave a reflection of the Psalms in March.

In February, the holy season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday masses on Feb. 17th.   Be sure to stop by St. Clare Church for this special season. 

In January, we provided the music once again for the Cursillo organization for the Feast of The Conversion of St. Paul (patron saint of Cursillo.)  Bishop Howard Hubbard (Bishop of Albany) presided.

2009 IN REVIEW

In December, Christmas was at the top of the list with masses on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning masses.    We also had special radio shows with Christmas music played for December. 

In November, we went several vacations including to Florida with Maureen's sister and her husband, a trip to the Montreal opera and visting our new in-laws for Thanksgiving.   We'll played at the annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service just before

Thanksgivng.  Confirmation with Bishop Howard Hubbard also was held this month at St. Clare's.

In October, the long awaited wedding of our daughter, Kelly and her fiancee, Andy Mollica took place at Our Lady of The Assumption Church in Latham, NY.  We wish the happy couple many decades of a joyous life together.

In September, the St. Clare choir sang again as well as ministry by drummer, Darryl Scott.  We also continue to look forward to the October wedding of our daughter, Kelly and her fiance, Andy.

In August, our daughter had her bridal shower and we had a great time celebrating the wedding of our daughter Kelly and her fiance, Andy which will occur in October.  In ministry, the St. Clare choir sang as well as drummer, Darryl Scott.

In July, we visited Wellesley Island New York State Park and the Turning Stone campground in central New York state.  We also invite you to the Evening Vespers at the Dominican Retreat Center in Niskayuna, NY, held on a monthly basis.  Go to http://www.dominican-spiritual-life-center.com/ for more schedule information.

In June, we continued to minister at the Church of St. Clare, Albany, NY with the special feasts of Trinity Sunday and The Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi.  Come join us at the church at 1947 Central Ave., Albany NY 12205.  Let us know you heard about us from this website. 

In May, we returned to the Sisters of Mercy retirement community for another concert as well as The St. Clare Choir ministering at the 2nd Saturday mass.

In April, we scheduled a Nurses' conference in which we present the ministerial aspect of a nurses' role in caring for the sick.  We also scheduled our annual student music recital at St. Clare's.  Both of these events were in addition to our Holy Week schedule and weekly mass schedule.

In March, we scheduled several events which included a concert for the Sisters of Mercy retirement community, a presentation of Psalms for the youth at St. Clare's, a special prayer service for newly licensed drivers at St. Clare's and a First Reconciliation service also at St. Clare's  Bill also continued with two more classes in the Songwriter's Master class in additon to our usual weekend mass schedule.

In February, we gave a spiritual retreat for the Parish Nurses through Seaton Health Center.    Also, Bill gave a two night master class for songwritiers in February.  Two will be in March. 

In January, we provided the music for the annual mass for the Cursillo organization on the Feast of The Conversion of St. Paul (patron saint of Cursillo.)  Bishop Howard Hubbard presided.