Giving Away Two Mater Eucharistiae CD's

I have 2 Mater Eucharistiae CD's to give away, courtesy of Carmel Communications:

Here's the scoop on the CD's:

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, are well-known for their Dominic spirituality, teaching missions across the country and publicity from numerous national media outlets. Now, they have entered the realm of music with the release of their first album, MATER EUCHARISTIAE, with Decca Record Label and De Montfort Music.

The 15-track album, recorded live from the sisters’ chapel in Ann Arbor, Michigan, features songs in both English and Latin, and includes ancient chants, polyphony and original compositions. Some pieces are accompanied by the organ, trumpet and chimes, while others are sung a capella. The album is produced by the 2013 Grammy Award-winning Classical Producer of the Year, Blanton Alspaugh.

Track Listing:
1. Holy Mary Mother of God
2. Jesu Dulcis Memoria
3. Te Deum
4. O Gloriosa Virginum
5. Ave Maria To Thee Holy Virgin
6. Quid Retribuam
7. I Am In Thy Hands O Mary
8. Sicut Cervus
9. Stella Splendens
10. Pange Lingua
11. The Annunciation
12. Ave Maris Stella
13. Angelus Ad Virginem
14. Adoro Te
15. Salve Regina

To qualify for the drawing, just send me an email with your full name and mailing address at jean.heimann(at)gmail(dot)com and you are entered! The giveaway ends on Wednesday, August 28, so don't delay - enter now!

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Exquisite Ave Maria

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Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist- Mater Eucharistiae

Go behind the scenes for the "making of" the debut recording entitled Mater Eucharistiae. This is just beautiful!




Pre-order music now at:
http://sistersofmary.org
http://demontfortmusic.com

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Wide-Ranging Concert Experience Follows Bishops’ Strategic Plan for the New Evangelization

I would love to see this act come to our Catholic Family Conference in Wichita next year! 



Array of Hope delivers an opportunity for Catholic families to encounter Jesus Christ through faith, worship and witness

ATLANTA, May 28, 2013 – In November of 2012, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released its strategic plan for 2013-2016 titled “The New Evangelization/Journey With Christ: Faith-Worship-Witness.”  In it, the Bishops are exhorting US Catholics to encounter Christ more fully through greater participation in a community that focuses on marriage, the family and the life and dignity of the human person.

One of the means to engage the family is an experience that invites and reaches the whole family regardless of age. Te Deum Ministries has created a singular solution to how a diocese or parish can engage the entire family to participate in the community life of the Catholic Church and “engage and motivate a broad cross-section of Catholics.”

Through ARRAY OF HOPE, a two-hour multi-media extravaganza that features multiple musical acts, motivational speakers and thought-provoking film presentations, Te Deum Ministries is joyfully answering the Bishops’ three-fold movement to focus on Faith, Worship and Witness.

The unique concert experience also features Sacred Road, a rising faith-infused rock band whose first single, “I Need an Angel,” has been played on over 200 stations worldwide and charted on the CRW Global CHR, AC and Internet charts, all at No. 1. ARRAY OF HOPE also includes Aaron Thompson, a 20-year Catholic ministry veteran and versatile musician with five albums to his credit, and the Costa Crew, a new and exciting family band that exemplifies what is to enjoy, share and witness their faith as a family.

The Diocese of Trenton urges other dioceses to consider ARRAY OF HOPE for opportunities. “Array of Hope is an event you should seriously consider bringing to your parish or school. Open to all, the concert was a great success. The music was top notch, the witness talks inspiring, and its Catholic message authentic,” said the Vicar General, Monsignor Thomas Gravasio from the Diocese of Trenton.

The revolving lineup of charismatic speakers has included Chris Padgett, an established Catholic performer, author, speaker and singer-songwriter who is known for his inspiring talks that engage people of all ages.

Using various forms of media, including film and music, ARRAY OF HOPE uses modern means of technology to “inspire, motivate and catechize.”  The mission of ARRAY OF HOPE is to help people “rediscover the joy and confidence of believing in the Triune God and to enthusiastically profess that faith as a true encounter and relationship with Jesus Christ.” (Instrumentum Laboris, #18).

ARRAY OF HOPE emphasizes the importance of marriage and family life, as well as the sanctity and dignity of all human life, via uplifting music, thought-provoking films with inspirational messages and enlightening talks focused on Christ’s message of faith, hope and love.

Said Father James Pagnotta, who attended an experience in Jersey City at the historic Lowe’s Theater: “The music was great, the singers better, and storyline of Catholicity the best. Humor, message and theology were combined in a superb way that young and old came away with a sense of awe and pride of faith.”

For more information on Te Deum Ministries and/or ARRAY OF HOPE, or to schedule an interview with Mario Costabile, one of the co-creators and producers of ARRAY OF HOPE, please contact Kevin Wandra (404-788-1276 or KWandra@CarmelCommunications.com) of Carmel Communications.

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Angels and Saints at Ephesus Now Available

17-track album from Benedictines of Mary in stores/online today

Atlanta, GA, May 7, 2013 – The awe-inspiring music of ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS, the highly anticipated CD from the Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles, is available today from De Montfort Music/Decca.

This follow-up to last year’s number one hit ADVENT AT EPHESUS is a year-round collection featuring 17 English and Latin pieces sung a cappella for the feasts of the holy Saints and angels. Recorded once again at their Priory in the heartland of America, this new album, also available for digital download, is a dynamic yet pure fusion of their contemplative sound.

“We are truly excited that ANGELS AND SAINTS AT EPHESUS is available today,” De Montfort Music co-founder Monica Fitzgibbons said.  “This is a classic must-have recording for any collection of music, and an opportunity to experience the Heavenly sounds emanating from these holy hearts of the Benedictines of Mary whose singing sparks a heightened sense of the True and the Beautiful.”

De Montfort enlisted nine-time International Grammy® winning producer Christopher Alder, from Germany, and two-time Grammy® winning engineer Mark Donahue to capture the Sisters in their contemplative environment.

“I was surprised by how well [the sisters] sang,” Alder said. “I was already convinced that the quality of their singing was high, so I would enjoy myself musically. … The main feeling to listening to them is the belief in the thoughts that are being expressed and a familiarity and love of the style of music.”

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