CHARLOTTE — “Sing to the Lord a New Song” was the theme of this year’s annual St. John Neumann Choir Camp June 19-23. Directed by Soo-Jin Ridgell, the camp consisted of more than 70 choristers and volunteers.
The choristers sang daily Mass with Father Patrick Hoare and spent the day learning about everything from good vocal techniques to theology to “secret codes” found in music, mainly, the church modes and a musical cryptogram. The choristers composed a musical cryptogram spelling Father Hoare’s name.
They then composed Psalm 110 “You are a priest forever in the line of Melchizedek” and offered it to him by singing Psalm 110 during Sunday Mass.
— Marty Schneider and Soo-Jin Ridgell
FOREST CITY — Knights of Columbus Council 12266 installed new officers July 9 at Immaculate Conception Church. Grand Knight Brian Cilone and the new leadership team were installed by District Deputy Joe Bolick, supported by Field Agent Jim Welter.
Council Chaplain Father Herbert Burke presided and provided a blessing for the officers and the council. Pictured are (back row, from left): David Martin, Financial Secretary; Ed Jacunski, Trustee; James Cilone, Trustee; and Pete Siviglia, Recorder; (front row, from left): Brian Cilone, Grand Knight; Deacon Andrew Cilone, Chancellor; Father Herbert Burke, Chaplain; Dennis Puntel, Deputy Grand Knight; Clem Suhy, Guard; Wilson Mancipe, Warden; Ron Kreeger, Guard; and Robert Capaldo, Trustee.
— Giuliana Polinari Riley, correspondent