God has bestowed upon his people the gift of song. God dwells within each human person, in the place where music takes its source. Indeed, God, the giver of song, is present whenever his people sing his praises. Sing to the Lord, Music in Divine Worship. USCCB  

At Saint Raphael our hope is that the whole congregation expresses its faith and devotion in song as the Body of Christ. We strive to be a channel for an encounter with God through sacred music and promote the full and active participation by all the faithful so that they can fulfill their liturgical role, which is, by reason of their baptism, their right and duty. 

We encourage anyone who has a musical gift to consider participating in the Music Ministry. 

The Parish Choir is a mixed SATB ensemble. The Choir sings for the weekend masses and special liturgies such as Christmas, the Easter Triduum, and Confirmation.  The repertoire includes traditional hymns and chants, sacred choral music, contemporary and multicultural liturgical compositions. Rehearsals are held in the choir room on Wednesdays from 7:30 – 9:00 pm, September through the end of May.  All adults and high school age students who are committed and have a pleasant singing voice are welcome to join us.

The Children’s Choir sings for liturgies regularly throughout the year. The Children’s Choir also sings for the Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday Masses.

The Bell Choir plays for liturgies regularly throughout the year, including at Christmas and Easter. Rehearsals are held in the choir room on Mondays from 7:30 – 9:00 pm. Contact John Pritchett at [email protected] for more information.

The Spanish Choir sings at the Spanish weekend masses and special liturgies. Rehearsals are held in the choir room on Fridays from 7:30 – 9:00 pm, September through the end of May. The Hispanic Choir incorporates different Latino styles to the songs as an expression of Hispanic culture. All adults and high school age students who are committed and have a pleasant singing voice are welcome to join us.

The Hispanic Children’s Choir sings the fourth Sunday of the month at the 12:30 pm weekend mass. Rehearsals are held in the choir room the second and third Friday of the month from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, September through the end of May.

The Hispanic Charismatic Choir sings once a month at the 12:30 pm Sunday weekend mass. Rehearsals are held in the choir room on Thursdays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, September through the end of May. Contact Saul Palacios at [email protected] for more information.