Andrew Warde High School Class of 1976 Product Announces Contemporary Music Mass, Sunday, January 18, at St. Patrick's Parish in Bridgeport

Anthony Procaccini, president of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1976 30-year reunion committee and music director at St. Patrick's Parish in Bridgeport, has announced a first-ever contemporary music Mass. It will take place Sunday morning, January 18, at 10:00 o'clock, at the church. The church choir, seen below, will also participate.

Chris Coogan, pictured at the left, will lead a small ensemble with vocalist Michelle Grace and Anthony Procaccini on bass guitar and string bass. Coogan, a Weston resident, is a well-known pianist, arranger, composer and teacher rooted in Jazz and Gospel traditions. The New York Times has called him "a masterful pianist."

Coogan's Jazz credits include performances with Bette Midler, Donna Summer, Larry Coryell, Phoebe Snow and others. He is also the founder and director of the Good News Gospel Choir, now 50-strong and in constant demand. The group has released two albums.

Anthony Procaccini, a Music graduate of the University of Bridgeport, performed for many years with local legend Benny Rae, and served as organist and music director in parishes in Connecticut and New York City before starting at Saint Patrick's in January 2006.

Saint Patrick's Parish, founded in 1890, is the home parish for many local residents and served that role for many now living outside the immediate environs of the church.

The contemporary music Mass will continue on the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome to participate in this new venture.

Please sign the AWHS Guest Book.

Visit the Andrew Warde High School Gift Shop.

Watch the AWHS 1976 vintage "film".