Top Catholic Songs Media Release

Here is a media release from my good friends at topcatholicsongs.com. If you really want to find high quality Catholic music that will help you in your walk check out this site. There are many undiscovered Catholic artists that are making some incredible music.

Contemporary Artist Gretchen Harris Tops List of Top Ten Advent Songs

12/4/07

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY

Milford, CT - Top Catholic Songs formally announced today the Top Ten
Advent Songs from Catholic Artists, with contemporary artist Gretchen
Harris earning top honors with her original song, "Promised Messiah".
Kitty Cleveland's medley on "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" was voted #2,
and in 3rd was Maureen and Bill Hayes' traditional rendering
of "Comfort, Comfort". Lynn Geyer secured both the number 4 and 5
places, followed by up and coming new artist Joel Stein at #6, then
Nancy Krebs. Trish Foti Genco also landed two spots and the list is
rounded out by Deacon Chuck Stevens.

The Top Ten Advent Songs list is designed to "promote Advent songs,
especially in light of the rampant commercialization of Christmas and
the non-stop airplay of secular Christmas music on the radio, and the
near disregard with anything in the Advent season..." stated Nick
Alexander, Top Catholic Songs founding member and spokesperson.

According to a poll of the Top Catholic Songs online community, these
10 songs represent the best recorded songs by Catholic musicians
fitting for the theme of Advent:

1. Promised Messiah / Gretchen Harris / Christmas Joy
2. O Come O Come Emmanuel / Kitty Cleveland / O Holy Night
3. Comfort, Comfort / Maureen and Bill Hayes / Comfort and Joy
4. Holy Is His Name / Lynn Geyer / Music of the Light
5. A Child Shall Lead / Lynn Geyer / Christmas All Year Through
6. Something's Gonna Come / Joel Stein / Always Forward
7. Waiting for the Christ Child / Nancy Krebs / Come to the Stable
8. Magnificat / Trish Foti Genco / After the Rain
9. In the Stillness / Trish Foti Genco / In the Stillness
10. Day of the Lord / Chuck Stevens / Bethlehem Morn

To hear and download the Top Ten Advent Songs by Catholic Artists,
and other Top Ten lists , go to
http://www.TopCatholicSongs.com.

Shoutlife Rocks!

I just got an email from a friend today that reminded me to do something that I have been meaning to do for awhile now. So, I went and finally set up my Shoutlife account.

It has been an amazing experience. So far I have gotten numerous friend requests and guestbook comments. It is a bit overwhelming at first. However, the people seem genuine and not the least bit crazy (no offense to myspace). Sorry, about the paranthetical comment but my married friend gets hit on all the time at myspace, even though his profile clearly states that he is happily married. I'm actually kind of jealous because no one ever hits on me. I guess it is the five kids thing. I really don't have the time or the inclination for that kind of nonsense. Anyway, I digress.

If you want to make contacts in a friendly and wholesome atmosphere consider going over to Shoutlife.com and check em out. I'll even provide a handy dandy link on my links page. Have fun and enjoy!

Chant Group Update

Our new Gregorian Chant group will be rehearsing on Sunday evenings at Holy Name of Jesus Church. If you are interested in joining an acapella chant/polyphony group consider joining us.

Parson Brown Singers at the Ann Norton Gardens

Here are the Parson Brown Singers at the Ann Norton Gardens in West Palm Beach. We had alot of fun doing this gig. The people were wonderful! Merry Christmas to one and all.

Happy Advent

Advent is a time of quiet preparation and waiting. Waiting for what? For Christians (particularly those of the Catholic variety) we are preparing to celebrate both the advent of Christ into the world at Christmas and the hope of Christ's return at the end of the world. While some Christians tend to emphasize dramatic end of the world scenarios (ala the Left Behind series), the Catholic perspective is one of hopeful expectation. Rather than looking for signs and prophecy Catholics believe that Jesus can come at any time and without warning. This belief is firmly rooted in the Gospel of St. Matthew (ch. 24) from this past Sunday: "Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come."

May the peace of Christ which passes all understanding be with you and your family during this Advent Season