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breaks." Ms. Metcalf discovered, as a student at Tantasqua Regional High School, she enjoyed singing and creat- ing music in many different ways. A soprano, she was a member of the regular chorus plus the Choraleers, an a capella group. She was also a member of the Tre- blemakers Jazz Ensemble. She wanted to major in music in college but also felt a desire for something else. I had this yearning of wanting to be in charge of music ministry in some way," she said. "So even going into college, I re- member being interviewed for something on campus and they asked me what I wanted to be and I said, 'I want to be a social worker and a church music direc- tor.' I gave up on the social worker path." Faith has always been im- portant to Ms. Metcalf, fuel- ing her desire to become involved with sacred music. It was during confirmation formation that she realized how she could combine sharing her love of God with her passion for music. During my confirmation process, my sponsor (her sister, Kelly Pate) and I dis- cussed how I could use my talents as either a musician or simply as an empathetic person to serve my faith," she said. She explored the possibility of becoming a music teacher or a social worker. "I started thinking that if I went into music ministry, that's my way that I can show my faith," she said. The Steubenville East youth conference in Rhode Island in 2009 was the piv- otal moment of her faith formation, she said. My weekend there helped me realize a deeper connection I had with Christ, and at the same time I developed a new- found confidence in my identity." Her preparation for lead- ing a music ministry came from her education at Westfield State University, plus practical on-the-job experience. My job at First Congrega- tional (Church of Westfield) gave me hands-on experi- ence," she said. "Other than that, the music curriculum at Westfield State teaches skills to all their music students to be leaders in the music field as directors and teachers." Coursework included choral conduct- ing, sight singing, ad- vanced music theory, music history and music ensem- bles. "I chose to be a part of chorus, chamber choir, musical and opera produc- tions and piano ensemble," she said. Before the pandemic, Ms. Metcalf managed volunteer cantors and directed two groups - an adult choir and a contemporary group at St. Anne and St. Patrick. Both groups have been put on hold, but Ms. Metcalf makes it a point to keep in touch with those involved. Until we can work to- gether again, I send weekly emails to my choir mem- bers with music-themed journal prompts and lis- tening activities to encour- age them to develop an emotional connection with music during this time away. Most of the choir members are very appre- ciative of these activities," she said. St. Anne Shrine, run by the Assumptionists on the grounds of St. Anne-St. Patrick, offers unique op- portunities for the celebra- tion of Mass outdoors dur- ing the COVID-19 pandem- ic. Along with the small church, there is a large outdoor pavilion where Masses are held during the summer. During the colder months Masses are celebrated in the St. Joachim Parish Center. Ms. Metcalf has been playing the electric piano for the outdoor Masses and leads the singing, which, at this
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UPCOMING
TRAVELING HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS: St. Anthony Parish, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg, will host the Office for Vocations traveling holy hour Monday, Sept. 21 , at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend and pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life in our diocese. Facemasks required. NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH-WORCESTER: Christ the King Parish will continue its annual novena Monday, Sept 21 , 7:15- 8 p.m. at 1052 Pleasant St. The parish is accepting names of the seriously or terminally ill at 508-754- 5361, or at tsullivan5@mac.com. MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA-WORCESTER: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish will continue its Miraculous Medal Novena at 7 p.m. Tuesdays: Sept. 22 , Father Frederick D. Fraini; Sept. 29 , Bishop McManus; Oct. 6 , Father Jonathan J. Slavinskas; Oct. 13 , Deacon Paul Audette; Oct. 20 , Msgr. Thomas J. Sullivan; and Oct. 27 , Father Juan D. Echavarria. FALL 2020 40 DAYS FOR LIFE: The 40 DFL campaign starts in 588 cities on Wednesday, Sept. 23 . The vigil calendar is up and ready for sign-ups at https:// www.40daysforlife.com/worcester. To prioritize your vigil time, please note that the Worcester PP is currently closed on Sundays and Mondays. Their business hours at this time are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 8-4, Thursdays 8-7, and Saturdays 8-2. NOVENA TO ST. THERESE-WORCESTER: St. John Parish, 44 Temple St., will hold its annual novena Sept. 23 - Oct. 1 . The novena Mass schedule is as follows: Monday-Friday, 6:15 p.m.; Saturday, 4:15 and 7:15 p.m.; Sunday, 8, 10:15 a.m., 12:15 and 7:15 p.m. Masses will also be live- streamed at facebook.com/stjohnspage, daily at 6:15 p.m., Saturday at 4:15 p.m., and Sunday at 10:15 a.m. CHRISTIAN-BASED MONEY MANAGEMENT: St. Mary Parish, Uxbridge, will offer a 9-week Christian-based money management program from Ramsey Solutions through Zoom, Fridays, Sept. 24 to Nov. 20 , 6:30-7:45 p.m. This program is for all who are 18 and older including singles, married, and engaged couples. Married couples are encouraged to attend together. This life changing course is $129.99 per person/couple and includes a workbook and access to Ramsey + online tools for one year. For information or to register, contact Gerry at gerryrc@comcast.net or 508-883-8759 or Diane at dmoriarty@stmaryuxbridge.org or 508-278-2226. DRIVE THRU FISH FRY- SUTTON: The K of C Bishop Flanagan Council #12710 will hold a drive through Fish Fry, Sept. 25 , 4-7 p.m. in St. Mark Church parking lot, 356 Boston Rd. For information, contact Gary Pothier, GK at gpothier51@gmail.com. POLISH PLATTER DRIVE THRU-RAFFLE: St. Andrew Bobola Church, 54 West Main St., Dudley, will hold a Polish Platter drive-thru food sale Saturday, Sept. 26 , 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Take-out a plate for $15 which includes kielbasa, kapusta, a golbek (stuffed cabbage), and 2 homemade pierogis (one cheese, one cabbage). A Big Screen TV raffle will be held through Sept., and Oct. platter sales with tickets at $5 each or 3 for $10. ST. THERESE FEAST DAY MASS: Due to the pandemic, in lieu of the Triduum, St. Mary of the Hills Parish, 630 Cross St., Boylston, will celebrate Mass on the Feast Day of St. Therese, Thursday, Oct. 1 , 7 p.m. VIRTUAL GRIEF SUPPORT WORKSHOP: St. Mary Parish, Uxbridge will offer Grieving with Great HOPE, a five-week grief support workshop from Good Mourning Ministry, a Catholic Apostolate, to assist those mourning the loss of a loved one. The workshop will be conducted on Zoom and is for anyone who has suffered loss, including a spouse, child, sibling, cousin, etc. Meeting dates are Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes an accompanying workbook. To register, cotact the office at 508-278-2226 or email dmoriarty@stmaryuxbridge.org.
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time, is restricted to accla- mations only. An accomplished pianist, Ms. Metcalf has taught herself how to play the organ, which requires the mastery of many dif- ferent elements, including two registers and foot pedals. The coordination comes naturally, but to an extent," she said. "When it comes to the pedals though, that's still some- thing that I am working on." She devotes an hour a day to practice on the piano and tries to work on her organ skills at least once a week in preparation for the time when Mass moves indoors. In July, Ms. Metcalf led the music for the annual Novena to Saint Anne, in its 133rd year. Each night for nine days there was a 7 p.m. Mass in the pavilion," she said. "We currently have four volun- teer cantors at the parish and each of them got to sing at two Masses dur- ing that nine-day period. I chose the songs that went well with the liturgy but that also highlighted each cantor's individual voice and style." She also used her com- position skills to create original melodies and ac- companiment for several of the Psalms, the Gospel acclamation and for one of the readings (Jeremiah 31). Her job at St. Anne and St. Patrick's is a "dream come true," she said. "I had such a strong connec- tion with this parish my whole life, so to be given this opportunity to work here felt amazing."
TANYA CONNOR CFP
Patrice Metcalf plays music and Patricia Haggerty cantors at the St. Anne Novena at St. Anne Shrine in Sturbridge this summer. Clergy processing in are Deacon Dominick DeMartino, front, and Assumptionist Father Peter Omwoyo. Due to COVID-19, many youth activities have been cancelled or postponed. However, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts (BSA Scouting) and American Heritage Girls (AHG) are thriving, those involved said. The organi- zations provide leadership opportunities along with adventures such as camp- ing and occasional trips for white water rafting and canoeing. A major tenet of all three organizations is Duty to God. Through the diocesan Catholic Community on Scouting youth can earn various religious emblems and medals, strengthening their faith in the process. Leaders are asking par- ents to encourage their children to join one of these organizations. Those interested can contact John Atlas, chairman of the Catholic Committee on Scouting, at scoutmaster- troop9@gmail.com.
Scouts thriving
Assumption Univer- sity in Worcester has announced the official naming of one of its five new schools, the D'Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in honor of Don- ald and Michele D'Amour. It is the second of the five schools to be named, join- ing the Grenon School of Business. Mr. D'Amour, a 1960 As- sumption Prep grad and a 1964 graduate of As- sumption College, and Mrs. D'Amour, both of whom received honorary degrees from Assumption in 2010 and served on the Board of Trustees, are longtime sup- porters of the University.
Assumption Univ. names school
MUSICIAN: Faith fueled her interest
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