<div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;position:relative;word-break:break-word;max-height:inherit;margin-top:1.5rem !important;line-height:1.5">***Starting 5/14, any donation made via Zeffy will result in a gifted playback link of the Music Ministry's spring benefit concert, Marvelous Things! The suggested donation is $25 and above. Thank you for your generosity! <div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">The Music Ministry at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City is making their first-ever Pilgrimage to Italy! These singers and musicians graciously dedicate themselves each week to creating the richest faith experience possible through the gift of music. This Pilgrimage is our opportunity to live out our Ministry’s mission of sharing our music far beyond our home of New York City and going abroad to the historic and sacred cities of Italy. Our Pilgrimage will bring 45 of our passionate and talented singers and musicians to Florence, Assisi, and of course, the Holy City of Rome. While in Italy, we will sing three Liturgies at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, and St. Peter’s Basilica (the Vatican). In addition, we will present three concerts at The Church of the Trinity (Florence), the Paulist Parish: St. Patrick’s American Catholic Church (Rome), and St. Ignatius (Rome). It’s going to be an incredible experience of making music together throughout Italy! Your contribution will first and foremost support financial aid for members of our Ministry who would otherwise be unable to attend this once-in-a-lifetime Pilgrimage. Additional fundraising will provide the opportunity to capture both audio and video recordings of our concerts and will support us in the logistical and administrative needs of a large-scale Pilgrimage. For many of our Ministry members, this is a first-time experience of Italy; and for all of us, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a Jubilee year. Many of our members have shared that this Pilgrimage is made extra special because we get to embark on a spiritual and musical journey with this particular group. Our Ministry is a diverse group of musicians who have found a spiritual home and safe haven within St. Paul's, and our Music Ministry. We're looking forward to sharing our faith experience through music with the world at large. Any contribution towards this Pilgrimage will make a difference and we are deeply grateful for whatever you have to give. If our Music Ministry has made a significant impact on you, below are a few ways that you can have a significant impact on us: Sponsor Our Song: $500</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">A big operation comes with operating costs. Music, orchestrations, equipment, administrative supplies, and instruments are what it will take to make our musical endeavors a reality while abroad. Unlocking the Keys: $1,000</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">The churches in Italy are primarily accompanied by the organ. Therefore, most do not have a piano. While we will utilize the organ, much of our music is driven by the piano. A gift of $1,000 will go towards renting a high-quality electric piano to present our music in the most authentic way possible! Help Our Voices Be Heard: $2,500</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">With the honor of performing in three historic sacred spaces, a donation of $2,500 will provide the resources to capture a concert with professional audio and video recordings. We want to bring Italy back to YOU and share these special concerts with our community and far beyond. Music at these concerts will include compositions by J. Oconer Navarro, orchestrations by Adam Jones, and arrangements by Joey Chancey. Send a Music Minister to Italy!: $5,000</div><div style="border-width:0px;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">The total cost for one Pilgrimage to Italy is $5,000. This includes airfare, lodging, transportation, all cultural attractions, and two meals per day. This will go towards financial aid provided to a choir member who would not be able to attend without your donation! Ultimately, any gift supports the large and vibrant Music Ministry at the Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers. This experience guarantees the continued growth of the choirs, the future of the Ministry, and ongoing inspiration to people all over the world through our music. Your donation goes directly to The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, and is therefore tax-deductible.</div></div></div>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thanks to your generosity, the Music Ministry at St. Paul's is assured to make the Pilgrimage of a lifetime to Italy this fall. We are so looking forward to living out our mission of sharing our music far beyond our home of New York City, and going abroad to the historic and sacred cities of Italy. To thank you for your marvelous support, we would love to gift you a recording of our spring benefit concert, Marvelous Things, which was performed by our Music Ministry at The Church of St. Paul the Apostle on May 12th, 2025. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/TFokcRJsWJo?si=1H2OxA1JAy42TYvm" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">You may enjoy that concert HERE!</a> Your support is truly invaluable, and we look forward to making more music together as a collective, and sharing it with the world at large. Appreciatively,Joey Chancey, Alison McCartan, Joey Rodriguez & the St. Paul the Apostle Music Ministry

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<div><div>***Starting 5/14, any donation made via Zeffy will result in a gifted playback link of the Music Ministry's spring benefit concert, Marvelous Things! The suggested donation is $25 and above. Thank you for your generosity! <div>The Music Ministry at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City is making their first-ever Pilgrimage to Italy! These singers and musicians graciously dedicate themselves each week to creating the richest faith experience possible through the gift of music. This Pilgrimage is our opportunity to live out our Ministry’s mission of sharing our music far beyond our home of New York City and going abroad to the historic and sacred cities of Italy. Our Pilgrimage will bring 45 of our passionate and talented singers and musicians to Florence, Assisi, and of course, the Holy City of Rome. While in Italy, we will sing three Liturgies at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Paul’s Outside the Walls, and St. Peter’s Basilica (the Vatican). In addition, we will present three concerts at The Church of the Trinity (Florence), the Paulist Parish: St. Patrick’s American Catholic Church (Rome), and St. Ignatius (Rome). It’s going to be an incredible experience of making music together throughout Italy! Your contribution will first and foremost support financial aid for members of our Ministry who would otherwise be unable to attend this once-in-a-lifetime Pilgrimage. Additional fundraising will provide the opportunity to capture both audio and video recordings of our concerts and will support us in the logistical and administrative needs of a large-scale Pilgrimage. For many of our Ministry members, this is a first-time experience of Italy; and for all of us, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience in a Jubilee year. Many of our members have shared that this Pilgrimage is made extra special because we get to embark on a spiritual and musical journey with this particular group. Our Ministry is a diverse group of musicians who have found a spiritual home and safe haven within St. Paul's, and our Music Ministry. We're looking forward to sharing our faith experience through music with the world at large. Any contribution towards this Pilgrimage will make a difference and we are deeply grateful for whatever you have to give. If our Music Ministry has made a significant impact on you, below are a few ways that you can have a significant impact on us: Sponsor Our Song: $500</div><div>A big operation comes with operating costs. Music, orchestrations, equipment, administrative supplies, and instruments are what it will take to make our musical endeavors a reality while abroad. Unlocking the Keys: $1,000</div><div>The churches in Italy are primarily accompanied by the organ. Therefore, most do not have a piano. While we will utilize the organ, much of our music is driven by the piano. A gift of $1,000 will go towards renting a high-quality electric piano to present our music in the most authentic way possible! Help Our Voices Be Heard: $2,500</div><div>With the honor of performing in three historic sacred spaces, a donation of $2,500 will provide the resources to capture a concert with professional audio and video recordings. We want to bring Italy back to YOU and share these special concerts with our community and far beyond. Music at these concerts will include compositions by J. Oconer Navarro, orchestrations by Adam Jones, and arrangements by Joey Chancey. Send a Music Minister to Italy!: $5,000</div><div>The total cost for one Pilgrimage to Italy is $5,000. This includes airfare, lodging, transportation, all cultural attractions, and two meals per day. This will go towards financial aid provided to a choir member who would not be able to attend without your donation! Ultimately, any gift supports the large and vibrant Music Ministry at the Mother Church of the Paulist Fathers. This experience guarantees the continued growth of the choirs, the future of the Ministry, and ongoing inspiration to people all over the world through our music. Your donation goes directly to The Church of St. Paul the Apostle, and is therefore tax-deductible.</div></div></div>

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Music at St. Paul's Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy

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