White Ball Productions is now casting the four lead roles in their new short film, “Grandpa and Shorty.” Video auditions and crew résumés are welcome!
Casting Call for “Grandpa and Shorty”
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New Parish, New Home
The Traditional Latin Mass in the Diocese of Pittsburgh has a new home, and an official status as a new, full parish: “Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish” was established on July 1st at St. Francis Xavier Church (formerly Risen Lord Parish). More details and pictures in the full article…
An Ancient Holy Week
This year, St. John XXIII Parish was privileged to celebrate the “pre-1955” liturgies of Holy Week according to the 1570 Roman Missal. These ancient liturgies are centuries old; yet even to this day, they foster wonder and reverence for young and old Catholics alike. More info and pictures in the full article…
Animatic for “Grandpa and Shorty”
After constructing over 1,100 storyboards, White Ball Productions has completed a mock-up for their newest short film, “Grandpa and Shorty.” See the full post to learn more about the process and hear a sample of the test soundtrack!
Pittsburgh Welcomes the Institute of Christ the King
St. John XXIII Parish is overjoyed to welcome Canon William Avis and Canon John O’Connor from the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest as their new pastor and parochial vicar. With Mass attendance and parish registration already increasing, this new administration by the Institute promises exciting changes in the months and years to come!
Recording New Music with the Schola
As the schola seeks to increase their modern repertoire, they recorded 3 original sacred motets and a hymn by currently active composers. Samples included in the full article!
Youth Choirs Record New Album
The youth choirs of St. John XXIII Parish have recorded an 18-track album entitled Jubilate et Gaudete. The album is a collection of chant, rounds, and sacred polyphony, sung by the Pueri Cantorum (children’s choir) and the Gradus Cantorum (young adult choir). See the full article for more info and 4 sample tracks!
ACDA Eastern Conference 2018
John’s Ave Maria was performed by the North Penn High School Chamber Singers at the 2018 ACDA Eastern Conference in Pittsburgh. More details and a sample of the recording in the full article!
Hymns for Father Angelus
The Schola Cantorum of St. John XXIII Parish gathered together at Vincentian Home to sing for Father Angelus M. Shaughnessy, OFM Cap. in his final hours. Click here to see some of the beautiful and moving performance. Requiescat in pace, Father Angelus.
St. Mark Passion
John had the distinct honor of singing with the Schola Cantorum Franciscana, from Franciscan University of Steubenville, for their performance of Charles Wood’s St. Mark Passion. Please click here for some samples of the performance!
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