Music Ministry
“The criterion that must inspire every composition and performance of songs and sacred music is the beauty that invites prayer.” - Pope St. John Paul II
Welcome!
This page is the online home for sacred music at St. Paul’s parish. Music at St. Paul’s seeks to support the mystery of the liturgy and inspire hearts to prayer and adoration through faithfulness to the Church and Her teaching regarding sacred music. This mission includes cultivating musical growth throughout the parish, expanding the capacity of the faithful to love and glorify God.
Wendy Quarve, M. Mus.
Director of Music Ministry
208-466-7031x4474
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Music Groups
Our current music groups welcome new prospective members!
You can talk with these groups directly or contact Wendy Quarve at the church office or after weekend Masses.
Oremus Choir
“Oremus” means “let us pray.” This choir forms the core of English music ministry at St. Paul’s. Oremus prepares music for Christmas & Easter and other special feast days, as well as singing regularly for weekend Masses throughout the year. We sing a variety of sacred music, ranging from Renaissance polyphony to the works of living composers. Regular rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights, September through May. Please contact Wendy Quarve for more information.
Folk Mass Ensemble
This group sings for the 5:00pm Saturday English Masses at St. Paul’s, providing excellence in post-Vatican II contemporary music for liturgy. Rehearsals are held on Saturdays, before Mass, year-round. Please contact Wendy Quarve for more information.
Spanish Music Ministry
Dedicated volunteers provide music for weekend Masses and special feast days at St. Paul’s in Spanish. Traditional Mexican styles are represented. Please contact Wendy Quarve for more information.
Sine Nomine Young Adult Choir
Sine Nomine is for high school juniors and seniors, as well as those recently graduated/college age. Repertoire includes seasonal music and traditional sacred music styles. Sine Nomine rehearses on Tuesdays. Please contact Wendy Quarve for more information.
Latin Mass Schola
The Latin Mass Schola sings for the monthly Traditional Latin Mass, celebrated at St. Paul’s on the second Sunday of the month, 3:00pm, at Old St. Paul’s. Music includes Gregorian chant ordinaries and propers for the Mass, as well as polyphonic works, ranging from early Renaissance to living composers. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday evenings at the church, year-round. Please contact Wendy Quarve for more information.
Cantare Cantor Ministry
Cantare Cantor Ministry at St. Paul’s develops leadership for music and liturgies in the parish. This includes music for both ordinaries and propers of the Mass, as well as other music that leads the faithful in prayer. This ministry is in a development phase. Check back for more details or contact Wendy Quarve for more information.
Upcoming Events
Audio Tech Volunteer Training
Join us for Audio Tech Volunteer Training at St. Paul’s Catholic Church!
📅 November 10, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
👥 Open to high school students through adults
Please contact
Wendy Quarve for more information.
Concord Winter Intensive
The Concord Winter Intensive is an introduction to St. Paul’s Music Ministry for string and brass players, adults & high school juniors & seniors. This 7-week parish music formation event will culminate in a concert at St. Paul’s on February 22, 2026. Please see the registration form for complete details. Registration deadline is November 21, 2025.
Click here for Registration Form
Treasure Valley Advent Concerts
Geek Corner
If you are curious about what the Church says about sacred music,
or you’re just a music & liturgy nerd, this is a jumping off point for you!
Once you’ve exhausted these rabbit holes, check back for updates!
November 2: Dies irae (Day of Wrath) as a Hymn of Mercy? Yes! By Msgr. Charles Pope
November 9: Why do we celebrate the feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran?
November 30: How to Pray the St. Andrew Christmas Novena
Archive
Let’s Sing with the Pope! Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music
Series includes short videos, teaching parts of the Mass and familiar chants, then a video clip of Pope Leo singing these at Mass.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1-YYOFc-KJPLnuQ_0p6ZXnybb-RsCrah
What does Vatican II/Sacrosanctum concilium say about liturgy and sacred music?
Read for yourself.
What do the United States Catholic bishops say about the practice of sacred music?
Here is a link to the most recent document, Sing to the Lord. This document provides guidance in the interpretation of Sacrosanctum concilium and other official Vatican documents.
https://archden.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/USCCB-Sing-To-The-Lord.pdf
Mass Hymn Numbers
November 1, 5pm Mass – All Souls Day
Entrance - #556, Offertory - #696, Communion - #673/547/690, Recessional - #671
November 2, 8am Mass – All Souls Day
Entrance - #647, Offertory - #655, Communion - #690/659, Recessional - #134
November 2, 10am Mass – All Souls Day
Entrance - #647, Offertory – Dies irae, Communion - #690, Recessional - #134
Communion antiphon: May eternal light shine upon them, O Lord, in the company of your saints, for eternity, for you are full of goodness. 4 Esd 2:35
Antífona de la comunión: Brille Señor, para nuestros hermanos difuntos la luz perpetua y vivan para siempre en compañía de tus santos, y que eres misericordioso. 4 Esd 2, 35. 34
November 8, 5pm Mass – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Entrance - #768, Offertory - #746, Communion - #663/776, Recessional - #508
November 9, 8am Mass – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Entrance - #469, Offertory – Vidi aquam, Communion - #454, Recessional - #577
November 9, 10am Mass – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Entrance - #770, Offertory - #655, Communion - #793/798, Recessional - #703
Communion antiphon: Jerusalem, built as a city whose parts are bound firmly together! It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, to give thanks unto your name, O Lord. Ps 121:3, 4
November 15, 5pm Mass
Entrance - #647, Offertory - #834, Communion - #798/802/391, Recessional - #736
November 16, 8am & 10am Mass
Entrance - #586, Offertory - #683, Communion - #454, Recessional - #577
Communion antiphon: Amen I say to you, whatever you ask in your prayers, believe that you shall receive it, and it shall be granted unto you. Mk 11:24
Antífona de la comunión: Cualquier cosa que pidan en al oración, crean ustedes que ya se la han concedido, y la obtendrán, dice el Señor. Marcos 11, 23-24
November 22, 5pm Mass – Christ the King
Entrance - #469, Offertory - #696, Communion - #467/841, Recessional - #458
November 23, 8am Mass – Christ the King
Entrance - #458 v1, 4-5, Offertory - #646, Communion - #841/640, Recessional - #566
November 23, 10am Mass – Christ the King
Entrance - #468, Offertory – Anima Christi - Frisina, Communion - #841, Recessional - #577 (8am) #564 (10am)
Communion antiphon: The Lord will sit on his royal throne forever; the Lord will bless his people with peace. Ps 28:10b, 11b
Antífona de la comunión: En su trono reinará el Señor para siempre y le dará a su pueblo la bendición de la paz. Sal 29 (28), 10-11
November 30, 8am & 10am Mass – Advent I
Entrance - #282, Offertory – Ps 25:1-3, Communion - #290, Recessional - #295
The Lord will bestow his loving kindness, and our land will yield its fruit. Ps 84:13
Antífona de la comunión: El Señor nos mostrará su misericordia y nuestra tierra producirá su fruto. Sal 85:13
Wendy Quarve is a lifelong church musician, having served in various churches as organist, pianist, choir director, and currently the Director of Music Ministry at St. Paul’s. She is passionate about growing in knowledge and understanding of how the Church teaches us to pray through liturgy and sacred music, and applying that knowledge to enrich parish life. Wendy oversees music for liturgies in both Spanish and English at St. Paul’s, as well as giving oversight to our audio and video streaming ministries. She is responsible for ongoing education and opportunities in the parish around music and sacred music, as well as developing new music endeavors that serve our corporate prayer and worship.
Outside of church music, her musical activities have spanned everything from teaching both private lessons and elementary and middle school music (including at St. Paul’s School), to playing calliope in a circus band, to playing with a local cover band. She is an alumna of both NNU and the University of Idaho, with a master's degree in piano performance and has been an active collaborative performer in a variety of professional and community settings in Washington, Idaho, Minnesota and Maryland.
Wendy has resided in Nampa for over 20 years with her husband, Bryce, and two sons. She enjoys keeping chickens, as well as keeping chickens out of her garden, riding her bike on the greenbelt, and baking from scratch. With or without chocolate. But especially with chocolate.
