As we begin the year, I am pleased to announce the appointment of John Keuneman to the role of Music Ministry Coordinator for our parish.
John brings dedication, experience, and a genuine love of liturgical music to his role overseeing all things music within our parish. His connection to our community is long‑standing: he grew up attending both Our Lady of Perpetual Succour (OLPS) and Our Holy Redeemer (OHR) before the parish amalgamation, and he has been contributing musically to services across our five churches since 2021. His involvement with OLPS and OHR stretches back even further, reflecting years of commitment to parish life.
With an extensive background in church music, John has played for many communities across Victoria, including St Patrick’s Cathedral and Immaculate Conception in Hawthorn. His musical interests span a wide range of genres – from liturgical and classical to jazz and contemporary – and he is always happy to share a conversation about the beauty and purpose of music in worship.
In his day‑to‑day work, John coordinates music for the parish, ensuring clear communication with musicians, supporting them in their roles, and helping each church enjoy meaningful and well‑prepared liturgical music. He also works closely with the Our Lady of Victories Choir for Sunday Mass and collaborates with them for special events and celebrations at the Basilica.
John’s responsibilities include:
A significant part of John’s mission is nurturing the growth of music ministry within Our Lady of Pentecost Parish. To actively build relationships with musicians and parishioners, listen to feedback, and seek ways to strengthen the musical life of our community.
John recognises the profound role music plays in elevating the celebration of the Mass. He is grateful for the dedication of all who contribute to parish music and looks forward to seeing the musical life of Our Lady of Pentecost Parish continue to flourish in the years ahead.
We congratulate John and thank him for accepting this important role in the life of our parish.
Please join me in welcoming John to this role.
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Jim says:
John, this is great news! I have personally appreciated your musical ability (especially the organ) since first hearing you play some years ago! I’m delighted that our parish music ministry is in such capable hands. God bless your work!
Mike Lescai says:
God Bless you and all our Parish staff and volunteers
Bren says:
John, well done, the parish is blessed to have you.
Laura Facci says:
Well done John. So pleased you accepted this role.
Christine Georgiou says:
Our parish is very fortunate to have so many accomplished musicians contributing to our liturgical celebrations. It is wonderful that John has been appointed to coordinate their activity and bring his musical expertise to support them further. I wish him every success.