Catherine Benskin
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"You duped me, O LORD, and I let myself be duped..." Jeremiah 20:7a
I have been a Washington Metropolitan resident all my life. I live with my fabulously supportive husband, two awesome kids and Molly, my Pug. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far....(Joe Walsh)"
Officially, I am baptized and live my faith in the Catholic Church. I began my ministry of "Liturgical Songleader" or "Cantor" in 1997. For those who are unfamiliar with these terms, it basically means I have been trained to lead music and engage the assembly in song during Sunday mass, weddings, and funerals. I have trained with singer/songwriter and spiritual motivator Jeanne Cotter and have earned my Basic Cantor Certificate from the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM). Currently, I am on the cantor rotation at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Rockville and plan to return in the fall for another season of singing in the choir under the direction of Vince Natali. You can also find me at several other parishes in the MD/DC/VA area including my home parish, St. Rose of Lima in Gaithersburg where I try to sing every third weekend at the 5 PM Mass. I try to keep my Mass schedule updated on my Appearances page. Besides specializing in singing for Catholic masses, I also have experience in Protestant and secular weddings, funerals and bilingual liturgy. I am also available to come in and lead workshops if you have new cantors or your cantor ministry needs a little shot in the arm.
In February 2005, my music partner Alan Marcinek and I released our first CD. We continue to host concerts around the area. Let us know if you are interested in having us perform at your church. Check my calendar to see when you can catch us. And please, I am curious to know who is visiting my site. Please do me the favor of taking a minute to either sign my guestbook or join my mailing list!
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