Artist Lynden Keith Johnson

The Beatitude Mass Choir Presents

WHAT:  Performance of Henry Mollicone’s Beatitude Mass (Mass for the Homeless)

WHEN:  January 4th 2019

Time: 7:30 pm PT

WHERE: Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto

Audience Member, Saturday, 9/15/18 testimony: 

“I can’t stop thinking about the concert—I loved all of it, the music, the choir, the soloists, the orchestra. I was so touched.” .

WHY:   As part of his continuing commitment to social justice and the plight of the homeless, local composer Henry Mollicone will conduct two performances of his Beatitude Mass.  Both concerts are free; donations will be gratefully accepted, and all proceeds will be directed to local organizations that provide support and services to the homeless in our communities.

MORE:  The idea for composing the Beatitude Mass evolved from discussion between Mr. Mollicone and his good friend Father John Pedigo.  The piece incorporates words from the Latin Mass Ordinary, juxtaposed with English words by William Luce.  The new texts are drawn from interviews Mr. Mollicone and Father Pedigo conducted with people living in local homeless shelters. It is Mr. Mollicone’s intent that performances of the Beatitude Mass raise funds to support services and programs for the homeless in the communities where it is performed. Since its premiere, he has donated all composer’s royalties to support such services. 

The two concerts will feature the Beatitude Mass as well as shorter works by Mr. Mollicone, Handel, and Chopin.

About the Beatitude Mass Choir

The Beatitude Mass Choir, recently formed by Mr. Mollicone, the soloists and The Cal Arte Chamber Orchestra, are local musicians who are volunteering their time. The purpose of the BMC is to give free community concerts, accepting donations for charities that support social justice work for causes such as homelessness, immigration, and the plight of refugees.