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Tomorrow Night, April 24th at 6:30pm is Devout Heart! Look forward to seeing you there!

Below is the information for the Summer Youth Conference at St. Gianna Parish. We have been working along with Fr. Elliott on a two-day retreat that will take place on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart and will continue through to the next day for the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 15th & 16th).

The information for the conference can be viewed at devoutheart.com/h-o-f.htm

Also, we will meet on a revised schedule this Summer and we will let you know the dates in the days to come!

May God bless you all richly and we hope to see you all tomorrow!

-David & Kendel

Below are some updated photos of the new Parish building. Click HERE to view the full timeline.

Interview with composer/musician, Ann Therese Mettner:

First of all, I am so happy to be your organist at St. Gianna Parish! Thank you, Fr. Elliott.

1. Music has long been an important part of your life. Could you share your musical background with us?

Music is a very important part of my life. In my past life, at the age of eight, I began piano lessons. My two sisters always remind me that I liked to practice when it was time to do the dishes! I continued piano, but became interested in the organ in 8th grade when the sisters asked me to play a funeral Mass during school time. I wanted to take organ lessons but my mother said I would have to get a job. Sooo I did. I continued lessons and went to Fontbonne College for a BA in Education. I taught in grade schools, was principal several years, meantime getting a BA in Liturgy Concentrating in Organ at St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. I became organist, music director at many parishes, getting my MA in Liturgy Concentrating on Organ during summer classes. I began teaching private lessons: piano, organ, flute, guitar, accordion and voice to this present day. I enjoy Music Appreciation classes with the Sisters and retired folks at Precious Blood Convent each week.

2. What inspired you to compose a Mass in Honor of St. Gianna?

I was inspired to write a Mass at the time of changes in the words of the ordinary of the Mass. I had written a Mass of Dedication in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, which is now obsolete. So I was inspired by the excitement of St. Gianna Parish moving into a new church. Why not a new Mass?

3. You have composed other works prior to this one. How many and what type of pieces have your written in your career?

I have written a few instrumental reflective pieces to pray with or to fall asleep! I recorded a work, “The Shifting of the Sand”, to accompany scripture readings of Christ’s Passion.

4. The Church documents the prominence the organ should have in the Mass. What are your thoughts regarding the role of the organ in liturgical music?

I do believe the organ is the best instrument to use in church and I am hopeful it will continue to lead our church in song and prayer.

5. Do you currently have any aspiring young organists among your music students?

At present, I have no organ students but I have had two students in the past. One is an organist at Our Lady of Lourdes in Washington, MO.

6. Is there anything else you would like to share?

I would like to thank:
Carl Leta for printing my Mass
Paula Brown for her support
The Adult and Children’s Choirs for leading the songs and singing the Mass in Honor of
St. Gianna

This is a wonderful parish; may we together pray and sing God’s praises!
God bless,
Anne Therese

We are proud to announce that our St. Gianna organist, Ann Therese Mettner, has composed a Mass in Honor of St. Gianna, for the sung parts of the Mass. The music will be introduced at the 5pm and 11 am Masses the weekend of February 18-19, and continue throughout Lent and the Easter season. We are excited to be able to incorporate this musical setting of the Mass at our Mass of dedication with Archbishop Carlson, April 29. Our hope is that by beginning to learn the music early, we will be familiar enough with it by Holy Week and throughout the Easter season. Copies of this original work will be provided in the pews for your convenience.