The United States Military Academy Cadet Catholic Choir
[Bishop's visit 2008] [Papal mass 2008] [Easton 2008][Kenilworth AY2008][Howitzer AY2008]
[Avalon AY007][Easton AY2006][Howitzer AY2006][Avalon AY2004]
The United States Military Academy Cadet Catholic Choir |
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| More photos: [Bishop's visit 2008] [Papal mass 2008] [Easton 2008][Kenilworth AY2008][Howitzer AY2008] [Avalon AY007][Easton AY2006][Howitzer AY2006][Avalon AY2004] |
| Who we are... |
| The West Point Cadet Catholic Choir is a fellowship where any cadet can celebrate musical liturgy, learn something about music and Catholic musical tradition, enjoy the company of friends, and serve as an ambassador for the Most Holy Trinity Parish at West Point to other parishes. Guided by a classically trained outstanding musical director, Ms. Meredith Baker, the Choir supports weekly mass at West Point and engages in many social, teambuilding, and service events. Four annual weekend trips to share the liturgy with other parishes and stay with families in their homes are highlights of spiritual development for the year. Relationships with host parishes extending over 25 years are testimony to the joy and mutual good will inspired by this program. The Choir participates in special service events. Past support includes the Papal Mass offered in Central Park by Pope John Paul II, annual Chrism Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, and concert performance of Mahler's 8th Symphony at Carnegie Hall. |
| Staff | |
| Ms. Meredith Baker | Choir Director
Musical Director, Most Holy Trinity Parish meredith.baker__usma.edu (845)938-3544 |
| COL Gene Ressler | Choir Officer In Charge
Professor and Deputy Head Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science ressler__usma.edu (845)938-5582 |
| Academic Year 2009 Officers | ||
| Cadet Mike Schifferli | CIC and President | D2 |
| Cadet Claire Heid | Assistant CIC and Vice President | B1 |
| Cadet Tom Comer | Secretary and Treasurer | F1 |
| Cadet Jason Boatwright | Logistics | A4 |
| Academic Year 2010 Officers Elect | ||
| Cadet Tom Comer | CIC and President | F1 |
| Cadet Dan McGrory | Assistant CIC and Vice President | A2 |
| Cadet Phil Baki | Secretary and Treasurer | A3 |
| Cadet Shanley Lawler | Logistics | G2 |
"O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise
to the rock of our salvation." Psalms 95:1
| This Year's Schedule | |
| Avalon, NJ | 19-21 September 2008 (confirmed) |
| Kenilworth, NJ | 10-12 October 2008 (confirmed) |
| Easton, PA | 20-22 February 2009 (confirmed) |
| Buffalo, NY | 24-26 April 2009 (2 weeks before TEE approved by registrar) |
| Next Year's Planned Schedule | |
| Avalon, NJ | 18-20 September 2009 (confirmed) |
| Kenilworth, NJ | 16-18 October 2009 (initial confirmation; need final) |
| Easton, PA | 26-28 February 2010 (confirmed) |
| ? | 23-25 April 2010 (tentative) |
| This Year's Leader Goals |
| 1. Presence of at least 20 cadets each Sunday at MHT for 1100 mass. |
| 2. Have a choir representative participate in parish council. |
| 3. Publish 2 choir newsletters, one in each semester. |
| 4. Attend Jesus Christ Superstar at Ike Hall as a group. |
| 5. Perform one local service trip. |
| 6. Reinstitute Choir patch issue for loyal members. |
| 7. Complete the year with at least $500 in the choir treasury. |
| Trip location Points of Contact (long term) | |
| Avalon, NJ | Maris Stella Church Avalon-St. Paul's, NJ Rev. Msgr. John Frey Rev. Msgr. Patrick Tierney (retired) (609)967-3747 (rectory) Mr. Richard Hoy 49th and Dune Drive Avalon, New Jersey 08202 (215)893-9555 (work) (215)605-1014 (cell) (609)967-5655 (at Avalon) |
| Kenilworth, NJ | Church of Saint Theresa 541 Washington Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 Rev. Joseph S. Bejgrowicz, Pastor http://www.icatholiczone.com/SaintTheresa Mr. Rich Donovan, (cell phone 908-447-4948, pager 908-471-1244) (908)272-4444 (parish office) (908)709-1930 (Youth Ministry office) FAX: (908)272-2252 sttheresaym__hotmail.com |
| Easton, PA |
Rev. Deogratias Rwegasira (Father Deo) Our Lady of Mercy Church 129 Davis Street, Easton, PA 18042 610-252-7381 or try 610-515-0174 sbsmeaston__fast.net POC: Bill Brodniak (W) 973-642-1440, x-141 (H) 610-330-0230 brodniak__lawdiary.com Easton Coach (bus company) (610)253-4055 |
| Prospective Trip Location Points of Contact | |
| Sicklerville, NJ | St. Charles Borromeo Parish 176 Stagecoach Road Sicklerville, NJ 08081 (856)629-0411 FAX: (865)629-9109 Web: www.saint-charles-borromeo.org POC: Deacon Joseph Chandler Cell: 609-405-0341 |
| Cherry Hill, NJ | George Erickson Erickson Promotions Carolyn & George Erickson Phone: 856.751.9870 Fax: 856.751.9871 ericksonpromotions__comcast.net Website: www.ericksonpromotions.com |
| Germany | Fr. Deponai J.deponai__att.net John Soron john.soron__us.army.mil |
| San Antonio, Texas | John Halloran hm: (210) 691-0723 wk: (210) 832-2347 jrh711__sbcglobal.net |
| Buffalo, New York (good through Apr 09) | CDT Mike Schifferli ('09) St. Gregory the Great Pastor Father Joseph Gatto 200 St. Gregory Court (Rectory at 260, same street) Williamsville, NY 14221 Rectory/ Administrative Office: Ph: (716) 688-5678 Fax (716) 688-2315 josephine__stgregs.org |
| Buffalo, New York | CDT Anthony M. Nash '10 Teresa R. Nash – 716.446.1493 St. Mark’s RC Church (716) 816 1600 401 Woodward Ave Buffalo, NY 14214 saintmks__roadrunner.com |
| Fort Monmouth, NJ (Request of Oct 2006) | Charles F. Spears Director of Religious Education Post Chapel, Bldg. 500 Ft. Monmouth, NJ 07703 DSN: 992-5018 Commercial: 732-532-5018 Charles.Spears__us.army.mil |
| Phildelphia, PA (Sep 2006 and also 2005) | Reverend Zachary William Navit Pastor FrNavit__saintfrancisdesales.net Saint Francis De Sales Parish + Most Blessed Sacrament Parish 4625 Springfield Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-222-5819 FAX 215-222-5821 |
| Mountaintop, PA (Aug 2006) | Jennifer Billig Music Director St. Jude's Catholic Church Mountain Top, PA jbillig__stjc.org |
| Madison, NJ (Request of Oct 2005) | St. Vincent the Martyr 26 Green Village Rd Madison, NJ 07940 Msgr. Christopher Dilella (973)966-1151 POC: Jan Figenshu, svmjan__aol.com |
| Saddle Brook, NJ | St. Philip the Apostle R.C. Church 488 Saddle River Road Saddle Brook, NJ 07663 Rev. Thomas J. Kenna (201)843-1888 FAX (201)368-9161 |
| Phildelphia, PA (Cancelled request) |
Frank Rizzo, Jr. Assistant: Cheryl Cohen (215) 686-2075 Chief of Staff: Stewart Graham http://www.phila.gov/citycouncil/rizzo/ |
| Englewood, NJ (Request of July 2003) | Sister Thomas Marie St. Cecilia Church 55 West Demarest Avenue Englewood, New Jersey 07631-2316 (201)568-0364 FAX (201)568-0654 |
| Transportation Contacts | |
| GMK Travel | (845)988-5936 Pager: (845)685-0334 |
| Thrifty Rentals | Newburgh Airport, NY, USA - SWF 102 Old South Plank Road Stewart International Airport Newburgh, New York 12550 (845) 561-3774 |
| Comfort Coach | (800)257-8910 (609)465-5078 |
| History |
| Academic Year 2002 |
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