Holy Cross Parish Choir
Our Parish Holy Cross Choir sing at the 6p.m. Mass on most Saturdays and special liturgical times during the year in Holy Cross Church, Charleville. They grace the congregation with a wide repertoire of both traditional and contemporary hymns. Under the leadership and guidance of Maura McAuliffe, St. Augustine’s perennial phrase rings true: “Whoever sings, prays twice”. One of our members, Kevin Owens (left corner back in photo), received the Papal honor Benemerenti Medal for his many years service to music and singing in Charleville Parish.
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Charleville Parish Folk Choir
They sing at a Sunday Mass on a Sunday of the month. They also sing for Christmas, Holy Weekend on other occasions. They are happy to welcome new members. Adults must be vetted before taking part. The Director of Music is Sr Martina Holmes, Mercy Convent.
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Bernadette Creagh – Soloist Cantor
She sings at the 12 noon Mass on Sundays and is accompanied by Mrs Maura McAuliffe on Church Organ. Bernadette was baptised and confirmed in this Holy Cross Church and began singing in the local choir at the age of 10 – over which time she became soloist and, 50 years on. Recently she was awarded the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis for outstanding service of singing in Holy Cross Church, Charleville.
