Greetings Oregon and SW Washington Pastoral Musicians,
Happy New Year - 2022! Blessings to each of you as we begin the month of January. I hope this e-mail finds you doing well. In the January 2022 NPM Portland Oregon e-newsletter, please read more about
- Registration open in January! A hybrid (in-person and virtual) event on Saturday, January 22, 2022 from 9:00 am to 12 noon and guest lecturer Fr. Michael Driscoll. More information later in this newsletter.
- Calendar of local Chapter Events in 2022
- Continuing Education opportunities
- National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) Membership and local Portland Oregon Chapter support
- Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon Career/Job Opportunities
- NPM Portland Oregon Chapter Core Team transitions and open positions
A special ‘Thank You’ to Barbara Bridge who has served our local chapter as the Prayer coordinator for the past year. The Core Team wishes Barbara well in her new endeavors.
The Chapter Core Team will meet on Thursday afternoon, January 13. See the ZOOM link link later in this e-newsletter. All are welcome to attend the meeting. Proposed Agenda: upcoming Chapter events, application for online event registration and donations
Below is the roster of current Core Team positions and the openings. I invite all of you receiving this newsletter to prayerfully recommend colleagues or yourself for service in a leadership role on the NPM Portland Oregon Core Team. Please contact me with your recommendation. New Core Team members would begin in January 2022 and a 6-month mentorship with the current Core Team member.
As always, please contact myself or one of the NPM Portland Oregon Chapter Core Team (listed below) for ministry support, and your event ideas and topic suggestions.
Blessings to you and your parish music ministry.
Peace and Blessings,
Agnes Zueger
NPM Portland Oregon Chapter Director
E-mail: PortlandOR@npm.org
503-639-4773 | agnes.zueger@gmail.com
Your NPM (Portland) Oregon Chapter Executive Core Team: current positions and openings
Chapter Director: (open); Agnes Zueger (current)
Recording Secretary: Michael Pace and Nichlas Schaal
Treasurer: Wendy Hein
Communications Coordinator (Website, Social Media and Technology): Ken Willett
Prayer Coordinator: (open); Barbara Bridge (outgoing; Thank you!)
Program Coordinator: Laurel Freeborg and Michael Prendergast
Membership Coordinator: George Arrigotti with Virgil Funk (current) president-emeritus of NPM
OCP Liaison: (open)
Cultural Outreach and Inclusivity Coordinator (new position): Hector Mendoza
Newsletter Editor: (open); Agnes Zueger (current)
NPM Portland Oregon Chapter Events 2022
for skill building, prayer and reflection.
Do you have a topic of interest for a Chapter event? Please contact a member of the NPM Chapter Core Team with your suggestions.
Please extend an invitation to all of the pastoral musicians, clergy and parish staff in your parish to attend. All are welcome.
Thursday afternoon, January 13, 2022
NPM Portland Oregon Chapter Core Team Meeting
Date and Time: Jan 13, 2022 04:00 to 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/97709511560?pwd=RU43RVBUaUl1WHR5K2tYaEhsbncvQT09
Phone Dial-In Information
+1 971 247 1195 US (Portland)
Meeting ID: 977 0951 1560
Password: 590484
FULL DETAILS OF FATHER DRISCOLL'S WORKSHOP
Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022 a networking and social event for all pastoral musicians. Time and location to be determined. Could you and your parish music ministry host this event?
Saturday, April 30 2022 ‘in-person’ event with Janet Sullivan Whitaker.
Topic: to be announced.
Time and Location to be determined.
Janet would like to schedule at two to three concerts at different parishes during her visit to Portland. Would your parish like to host a concert? Please contact Agnes Z, Laurel R or Michael P at PortlandOR@npm.org (the NPM Portland Oregon Chapter address). Learn more about Janet on the OCP website at https://www.ocp.org/en-us/artists/3315/janet-sullivan-whitaker
Continuing Education
National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) https://npm.org check out the national website for Fall events and formation opportunities, such as “The Essentials of Catholic Liturgy”, an event in partnership with Liturgy Training Publications https://ltp.org
- In partnership with the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, Liturgy Training Publications offers The Essentials of Catholic Liturgy—a foundational course to assist pastoral staff and ministers to gain a greater understanding of the liturgy.
- For pastoral ministers and staff, these courses provide a critical foundation of the Catholic Liturgy, helping them find new confidence in their roles.
- Liturgy, Life and discipleship, Winter 2022 (Virtual) from January 24 - February 28 | 8 - 9:30 pm ET
- Presenters: Timothy A. Johnston, Christina N. Condyles, Danielle A. Noe and Michael Ruzicki
- Visit https://teocl.org/tracks/ECLT3 for more information, registration and fees.
“In the Midst of Our Storms: A Virtual Retreat for Cantors” led by Roc O’Connor, SJ through Liturgy Training Publications https://ltp.org
- January 16, 23 and 30, 2022 beginning at 7:00 PM EST each evening
- $45.00 per person; Register at https://www.ltp.org/products/details/VWCR2/in-the-midst-of-our-storms
- Call 800-933-1800 or email orders@ltp.org to bill your parish for this retreat.
- Retreat description: Through music, art, poetry, and reflection, Roc O’Connor, SJ, leads cantors in a three-part retreat exploring who they are in the presence of God, the cantor’s invitation to encounter the risen Christ, and finally how through their ministry they grow to become contemplative disciples who accompany others on the journey of faith.
NPM National Membership and Local Pastoral Musicians
Are you a member of NPM? The national NPM office is pleased to offer the opportunity for new members to join at the Basic Level for $39.00 and receive 15 months of membership instead of the usual 12 months. This introductory offer translates to a 25% savings! Please know the Portland Oregon Chapter will still receive a 15% rebate on the full price of membership. (This offer will be available for a limited time only and all details will be communicated to recipients from the national office). Go to https://npm.org/membership/ to join or renew your membership with the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) at the Standard or Premium level. And, continue to support your local Chapter. Please know the Portland Oregon Chapter will receive a 15% rebate on the full price of membership.
NPM Portland Oregon Chapter Contact Information and Annual Update is July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The Chapter Core Team encourages you to complete the form located on the NPM Portland website; or, click or copy & paste on the following link http://npmportland.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NPM-Portland-Oregon-Membership-Form-2021.pdf (NPM Portland Oregon Membership Form 2021). Your annual donation - individual or Parish - sustains the Chapter and funds all local events. There are two levels:
- An individual membership/per calendar year of $35.00 (recommended for a Pastor, Director of Music Ministries, assistant directors, accompanists, or any other member of a parish music ministry); or,
- A parish music ministry membership/per calendar year of $100.00 (recommended for every member of the parish music ministry as well as choir members, cantors, instrumentalists).
What do you receive with your local membership? The monthly digital newsletter, announcement of local events and member discounts at Chapter events. Your membership provides the treasury with funds for education and training opportunities for all local pastoral musicians. Please note: The local NPM Portland Oregon Chapter membership is separate from the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM) membership.
Work Opportunities
... post your music ministry opportunity here ...
See the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon website for career/job opportunities: https://archdpdx.org/jobs
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