St. Paul of the Cross Retreat Center

Greetings from the keyboard of Henry Caruso

Updated: August 27, 2006
St. Paul’s is a place and an experience of peace, beauty, affirmation and joy. I have been attending retreats here since 1985. Liturgies at the retreat center are both compelling and reflective providing opportunites for a deeper understanding and, therefore, a deeper love and commitment to our faith.

 As the music minister here I have a  strong desire to further enhance our liturgies.  I envision gathering a  loving and dedicated music ensemble that will add to our spiritual experience and ministry.  The group I see is not only a choir but a group of instrumentalists and singers that in time will mold and meld together.

 I am joyfully extending an invitation to all christians who love to sing, play their flute or  clarinet, violin, guitar, hand drums, bass guitar etc. and love their faith  to join our music ministry. Our chapel is a place of intimacy, beauty and peace which sets the stage for our music and our retreatants sing!

There are many musical people of faith out there who I’ve described above that could add to our music but who may have  questions or even reservations about time and commitment. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with you in person or by phone/email this summer. I am organizing now.

If good live music is important to you, please join us. Good ensemble music can only add to our retreat experience.

In closing, weekend retreatants are welcome to join us in our music for the weekend but it is important that you contact me in advance of your retreat for a coordination of the liturgies.

Contact me Henry Caruso @ 412-849-5523  412-884-3865 or henrycaruso@verizon.net.

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