"The musical tradition of the universal Church is a treasure of

inestimable value, greater even that of any other art."

-Catechism of the Catholic Church

Members of the Music Ministry provide liturgical music for all Masses and during special events and services - such as wedding, funerals, First Communion, Confirmation, Feast Day, and Lenten Mission.

There are several choirs at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande. Please feel free to contact the ministry head for more information about the different choirs at St. Joseph. You can contact them via email. Click on the the choir you would like to learn about and craft an email to be sent to the choir ministry leader.

• For information about the Saturday 5:00 PM choir, please contact Larry Connell at 505.922.6450.
• If it's Sunday, 8:00 AM choir information you would like, please contact Hope Chavez at 505.839.1285.
• Sunday, 10:00 AM choir information can be obtained by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 505.899.7128.

• The Sunday, 12:00 PM choir head is Merryl Garley and you can reach her at 505.890.0614.

• The children's choir are formed during different times of the liturgical year. They rehearse all year round and sing at different Masses throughout the year. Please contact Beth Chavez at 505.843.6334.

You can plan your music by referring to the liturgical calendar for St Joseph on the Rio Grande. You can view it below or download it from the library tab in the download section.

Master Liturgical Calendar