Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
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Music Series 2008-2009
Posted by Fr. Aquinas on 02 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Music, Parish Events
Beginning in October, the Church of St. Vincent Ferrer will begin its 2008-2009 music season. As you can see, Dr. Mark Bani, the parish organist and music director, has put together another fantastic program. Look over this year’s concerts and mark your calendars!
Dr. Mark Bani, Organist
Season-Opening Organ Recital
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
Music by Bach, Gigout, and Reubke
Dr. Mark Bani, in his 16th year as Director of Music and Organist at The Church of St. Vincent Ferrer, opens the new season with a recital on the church’s acclaimed 86-rank Schantz pipe organ. His program will include Reubke’s monumental Sonata on the 94th Psalm. (free will offering)
Third Annual All Souls Commemoration Concert
Missa pro defunctis (1625) by Manuel Cardoso
Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M.
The St. Vincent Ferrer Chorale and Soloists present a late renaissance choral masterpiece by Portuguese composer Manuel Cardoso. The program will also include anthems for All Souls Day. (free will offering)
Sisters of Life
Posted by Fr. Aquinas on 02 Jul 2008 | Tagged as: Miscellaneous
A recent Fox News story on the physical effects of prayer on the brain features the Sisters of Life. The footage of the sisters at prayer was shot in their East 66th Street convent, which is just two blocks away from St. Vincent’s. A couple of the friars here offer Mass for the sisters periodically.
Click below to view the story.