August 2014
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Cecilia Miller
(left) has retired
from the role of
Music Director
at VOL after
over 15 years of
service.
Ione Villars
(right) has retired
from the role of
Choir Director at
VOL after over 12
years of service.
Music Matriarchs Retire
VOL Parish has been blessed to have had two
highly-respected women lead its Music Ministry over the
last decade. Unfortunately for VOL, they have traded
their reigns for retirement from the VOL Adult Choir.
Cecilia Miller has been VOL’s music director for
over 15 years. Through the years she lead the choir
through practices for masses, concerts, fundraisers,
community performances, and more. Retirement will offer
Cecilia more time to spend with family and loved ones.
Ione Villars has been volunteering as the Choir
Director for about 12 years, when she was recruited by
Cecilia. Ione will take advantage of her retirement by
diving into some of her favorite hobbies, like gardening
and genealogy. She also plans to do some volunteer
work.
Cecilia and Ione brought decades of musical
expertise to VOL, and they will truly be missed. We wish
them many blessings in their retirement!
Congratulations Cecilia and Ione!
Meet VOL’s New Music
Director, Clark Knighten
Clark Knighten has been around the block a time or two. And
good thing, too, because he has some pretty big shoes to fill.
Clark is taking over the reigns for the VOL Music Ministry as
Music Director. He will be responsible for coordinating the Adult
Choir and planning music and song for Masses and other
Liturgical events.
It seems like a tall order, but he is well qualified to sit in
the driver’s seat. Clark has been involved in music ministry since
age 4, and began directing his first choir at age 14. He has served
as Music Director for several churches over the past several
years, each one offering unique experiences and opportunities for
growth. Clark is also a music promoter and producer and serves
as a casting assistant for extras in the film industry. He teaches
music at the Academy of Our Lady High School, and, of course,
he is a very talented musician and singer.
While at VOL, Clark hopes to share his music expertise
with others, and to take advantage of a wonderful opportunity for
self-growth.
Stop by and introduce yourself after Mass this weekend.
Clark wants to know our parishioners. And, if you have an
interest in joining the choir, please let him know!
Welcome Clark!