Our pipe organ is getting some TLC!
(It looks young for it's age!)
Like any mechanical device, a pipe organ needs to be regularly maintained. A pipe organ also benefits from a good cleaning once in a while.
Since our historic Joh
nson pipe organ (Opus 386, originally built 1872) was installed at St. Josaphat in 2006, a good amount of dust and grime has collected in and around all those delicate moving parts.
On February 17th, our professional organ technicians at Buzard Pipe Organ Builders will begin work. All pipes will be removed and taken to the Buzard factory to be thoroughly cleaned. The organ will be vacuumed and wiped clean, including pulling up and washing rackboards and vacuuming toeboards. Stopped pipes will have the stoppers removed, inspected and readjusted as needed. All pipes will be reinstalled and the instrument tuned.
Most of the work will be finished by February 28th, so we will be without organ for only one weekend (February 22nd & 23rd). Luckily, we have a good Steinway grand piano that will serve as our accompanying instrument while the organ is in the shop. If you have any questions about this historic pipe organ, I would be more than happy to answer!
~ Joe Labozetta, Music Director
CLICK HERE for a 2005 newspaper article all about our pipe organ!
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Important Upcoming Dates!
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Feb 9 - Communion Recognition, Unity Award Presentation & 2nd Grade Hospitality, 10a Mass
Feb 9 - RCIA, 10a
Feb 9 - Youth Group, 6p
Feb 10 - Baptismal Prep, 7p
Feb 11 - Religious Education, 6p
Feb 11 - PTO Meeting, 7p (in the School Lower Hall)
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A Space to
Gather & Grow
Clean-Up!
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We need adult volunteers to help clean up our new parish space in the lower level of the rectory next
Saturday, Feb 15th from 9:30am - Noon
Coffee and pastries will be provided!
Construction will be completed next week, and the entire space is covered in dust.
We have gotten quotes of $300-$500 to do the cleaning, but figured we save that money if we used a little elbow grease instead.
For safety, we are asking help of adults only. Please
Please consider a $25 donation to help fund our kitchen renovation. All donors will be recognized in the space and honored at our opening celebration. Naming Opportunities available!
Contact Georgia Burke for details. Head to the parish website to give today
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Bible Study is back!
The Gospel of Matthew
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We invite you to gather with us on Wednesdays beginning March 4th
at 9AM or 7PM
for our weekly Bible Study with Fr. Francis on the Gospel of Matthew!
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Please join us for Alpha, starting Thursday, Mar 12th. We will be hosting 90 minute Morning (8:30am) and Evening (630pm) sessions which include a delicious meal and drinks, a well-done short video and open discussion.
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The Online Auction begins Friday, Feb 14th at 12:01am and closes Thursday Feb 20th at 10:00pm.
Click Here
to log in - you can set up your account or update your information ahead of time!
Unity Gala 2020 is
Saturday, Feb 22nd, 2020
7pm-midnight
Rockwell on the River
3057 N. Rockwell
Tickets are on sale now,
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Ashland Addison
Recycle your floral vases - bring them to
Ashland Addison Florist Co.
for a donation to St. Josaphat!
Amazon
Shop smile.amazon.com and select St. Josaphat Parish as your charitable organization, and St. Josaphat gets
5% on eligible items!
Shutterfly
Shop and St. Josaphat gets 13%!
Thank you for your support!
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