Lenten Devotional Concert Held March 24th

Lenten Devotional Concert

The Choirs of St. Francis Borgia Parish will offer a devotional concert on Sunday, March 24 at 2:00 PM. The concert, entitled “The Way of the Cross” will be at St. Alban Roe Catholic Church, 2001 Shepard Rd, Glencoe, MO 63038.

The Devotional Concert is based on the Stations of the Cross, a traditional Catholic devotion that follows Jesus on the road to Calvary. There are fourteen “stations” or stops along the way. “Although it is Catholic in its roots, we have found that Christians of all denominations are moved by this presentation,” said Katie Alexander, director.

The choir has offered this concert every year since 1996 – in their home parish every other year and on opposite years in various parishes, including St. Ann’s in Clover Bottom, The Notre Dame Mother House in St. Louis, St. Ignatius in Concord Hill, St. Patrick’s Church in Rolla, and St. George Church in Herman. The choir has also recorded the concert. A CD package including 16 songs with narration and a 20-page devotional booklet will be available for sale after the concerts for $10.00. The narration, written by former director, Paige Byrne Shortal, is also used as a guide in the chapels at Washington’s Mercy Clinic and Mercy Hospital.

The concert will be interpreted for the deaf. “Over the years we have worked with three fabulous professionals — Torri Ryder, Karen Peters, and Corinne Glaus,” Alexander explained. “All three will be interpreting the concert. Their work is a lovely, graceful addition and both deaf and hearing members of the congregation enjoy their work.”

The choir is accompanied by pianist, Lucy Tobben. Featured instrumentalists for this concert will be violinist Gina Gruhn Leeker, and Brianna Stephens on Clarinet. This year the parish Youth Choir will participate on several songs and as candle-bearers. " we have been blessed with so many talented musicians of all ages." Fred Haddox and Paige Byrne Shortal will provide the narration for this devotional concert

The concert lasts about 75 minutes. Admission is free. St. Alban Roe is fully accessible. For more information about the concert or to purchase a CD, contact Alexander at 314-324-3331 or kathleen.e.alexander@gmail.com.