Paul Hillebrand
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Paul Hillebrand is a musician, artist and spiritual leader. Originally from Evanston, Illinois
, he relocated to attend Arizona State University
http://www.asu.edu/ with spiritual leaders including musical artist
Tom Booth http://www.catholicmusicnetwork.com/profiles/157.asp http://www.ocp.org/artists/2653 and Bible scholar
Kevin Saunders http://www.thecasa.org/calendardetails.asp?event_id=102. Paul graduated ASU with honors and a degree in choral education and later complemented his music with additional theological studies by completing a certificate advanced liturgical studies at Corpus Christi Center in Phoenix. http://www.paulhillebrand.com/
Ministry for since the early 1980s. Starting out as a skinny talented student, he began bringing the word of God through music at St. Jerome's in Glendale, AZ
and grew in talent and experience at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
, in Scottsdale, Arizona
, where he was the Director of Music and Liturgy for 15 years. For the past several years, Paul has been the Director of Music at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, http://www.stpatricksscottsdale.org. which is perhaps the fastest growing parish in Arizona. Parishioners will often tell you how much the music has attracted them to St Patrick's, where Paul, Fr Eric Tellez and Kevin McGoin have joined together to create a vibrant liturgical team.
and is a devoted husband to his beautiful wife Nan and their five children. His son, Michael is studying at ASU and is following in his father's footsteps to becoming a liturgical musician and works with Paul at St. Patrick's on keyboards for the Music Ministry.
Years ago following the Second Vatican Council
, Avery Dulles, prominent American Jesuit theologian, presented a thorough evaluation of the primary historical and theological images of various churches and religious organizations in Models of the Church (1991) http://www.randomhouse.com/acmart/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385133685. Dulles offered six basic models of church, one of which is the Pilgrim Church. In the October 2007 of the Preacher's Exhchange http://www.judeop.org/ssh_oct07.htm by Dominican Friars of Raleigh, Inc, Jude Siciliano, OP writes on the current development of the pilgrim church and growth in church participation and states, "Many people tell me how they travel a distance to participate in a particular parish because of its family religious education
programs, outreach to the poor, good preaching, selection of music and well planned liturgies." He specifically references Mr. Hillebrand's "Body of Christ" as uses specific imagery of using the pilgrim model as a theological slant that encourages those listening and attending to want to participate as fully as possible in the life of the church.
The effectiveness of this approach may be evident in that St. Patricks, where Paul is Director of Music http://www.stpatricksscottsdale.org, is a parish of over 4,000 families and has been indicated as one of the fastest growing parishes in Arizona.
, Spirit and Song, and World Library Publications. A recent critique of Paul's recent album was published in the Catholic Sun. http://www.paulhillebrand.com/images/cathsun2007.pdf
Evanston, Illinois
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, he relocated to attend Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
http://www.asu.edu/ with spiritual leaders including musical artist
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
Tom Booth http://www.catholicmusicnetwork.com/profiles/157.asp http://www.ocp.org/artists/2653 and Bible scholar
Biblical Theology
Biblical theology is a discipline within Christian theology which studies the Bible from the perspective of understanding the progressive history of God revealing Himself to humanity following the Fall and throughout the Old Testament and New Testament...
Kevin Saunders http://www.thecasa.org/calendardetails.asp?event_id=102. Paul graduated ASU with honors and a degree in choral education and later complemented his music with additional theological studies by completing a certificate advanced liturgical studies at Corpus Christi Center in Phoenix. http://www.paulhillebrand.com/
Liturgical Leader
Paul has been writing and performing music and has been involved in Liturgical MusicLiturgical music
Liturgical music originated as a part of religious ceremony, and includes a number of traditions, both ancient and modern. Liturgical music is well known as a part of Catholic Mass, the Anglican Holy Communion service , the Lutheran Divine Service, the Orthodox liturgy and other Christian services...
Ministry for since the early 1980s. Starting out as a skinny talented student, he began bringing the word of God through music at St. Jerome's in Glendale, AZ
Glendale, Arizona
Glendale is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, located about nine miles northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to 2010 Census Bureau, the population of the city is 226,721....
and grew in talent and experience at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
, in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385...
, where he was the Director of Music and Liturgy for 15 years. For the past several years, Paul has been the Director of Music at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, http://www.stpatricksscottsdale.org. which is perhaps the fastest growing parish in Arizona. Parishioners will often tell you how much the music has attracted them to St Patrick's, where Paul, Fr Eric Tellez and Kevin McGoin have joined together to create a vibrant liturgical team.
Family
Paul lives in Tempe, ArizonaTempe, Arizona
Tempe is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with the Census Bureau reporting a 2010 population of 161,719. The city is named after the Vale of Tempe in Greece. Tempe is located in the East Valley section of metropolitan Phoenix; it is bordered by Phoenix and Guadalupe on the west, Scottsdale...
and is a devoted husband to his beautiful wife Nan and their five children. His son, Michael is studying at ASU and is following in his father's footsteps to becoming a liturgical musician and works with Paul at St. Patrick's on keyboards for the Music Ministry.
Teacher
Paul leads prayer concerts, workshops and retreats throughout the year. He has sung on many recordings for various Liturgical artists. In addition to spreading God's word through song, Paul is a pianist and guitarist and his goal is to share his talent "with others through music workshops and instruction so that all generations can be inspired by beautiful and meaningful music."Years ago following the Second Vatican Council
Second Vatican Council
The Second Vatican Council addressed relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the modern world. It was the twenty-first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church and the second to be held at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. It opened under Pope John XXIII on 11 October 1962 and closed...
, Avery Dulles, prominent American Jesuit theologian, presented a thorough evaluation of the primary historical and theological images of various churches and religious organizations in Models of the Church (1991) http://www.randomhouse.com/acmart/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780385133685. Dulles offered six basic models of church, one of which is the Pilgrim Church. In the October 2007 of the Preacher's Exhchange http://www.judeop.org/ssh_oct07.htm by Dominican Friars of Raleigh, Inc, Jude Siciliano, OP writes on the current development of the pilgrim church and growth in church participation and states, "Many people tell me how they travel a distance to participate in a particular parish because of its family religious education
Religious education
In secular usage, religious education is the teaching of a particular religion and its varied aspects —its beliefs, doctrines, rituals, customs, rites, and personal roles...
programs, outreach to the poor, good preaching, selection of music and well planned liturgies." He specifically references Mr. Hillebrand's "Body of Christ" as uses specific imagery of using the pilgrim model as a theological slant that encourages those listening and attending to want to participate as fully as possible in the life of the church.
The effectiveness of this approach may be evident in that St. Patricks, where Paul is Director of Music http://www.stpatricksscottsdale.org, is a parish of over 4,000 families and has been indicated as one of the fastest growing parishes in Arizona.
Music Collections
He has 3 collections of his original Liturgical music. “Promise”, “How Shall We Know You? and “Journey to You”, and 4 collections of various composers…”I Will Lift Up My Voice”- Sung sacred Classics, “Seasons of Prayer”, “Come to Us, O Lord” a Christmas album and “Songs of the Good Shepherd” a children’s collection. Paul is also published at Oregon Catholic PressOregon Catholic Press
OCP is an American liturgical publisher based in Portland, Oregon. The not-for-profit company publishes liturgical music, books, choral collections, hymnals, missals, and support materials for the Catholic Church...
, Spirit and Song, and World Library Publications. A recent critique of Paul's recent album was published in the Catholic Sun. http://www.paulhillebrand.com/images/cathsun2007.pdf