| ST MARY NEWHOUSE -
NEW CHURCH ORGAN APPEALJust in time for Christmas!
Our new organ WAS installed by Makin organs of Shaw on 21st December. The digital audio and specially designed speakers produce an exceptionally high quality sound and are maintenance free. Makin have added a ‘midi-sequencer’ which will allow recording and playback.
The new organ replaces the pipe organ which we’ve had for nearly 40 years. It came to us from St George’s in Maghull. It has served us faithfully for all those years. Unfortunately it was at the centre of an infestation of woodworm. The console was heavily infested outside and inside and the woodworm was spreading and threatening our statues. We were advised to remove the console and dispose of it promptly. At the same time other parts of the organ were coming to the end of their useful life and were proving ever more difficult to maintain. So the decision was made to replace it with a simpler and less costly digital organ designed for church use.I expect that our new organ will make music to praise God and give joy to His people for many years into the future and long after our time.I am also confident that all parishioners and friends of the parish will wish to be part of this venture and contribute to its speedy success. If you attend Mass at St Mary's we’re asking you to take a packet of monthly Donation Envelopes. You may return them with your gift in the Collection every month. There is a ‘Spare’ in your Offertory Envelope box which you could use to make an annual payment.
There is also a special collection box in the church to receive donations from all who would like to help us pay for the new organ. You will find it near the entrance. There will also be various fun/fundraising events during the year and we hope you will be able to support them.You can also pay by direct debit, BAC etc to - Parish of St Mary Newhouse, HSBC, Ac 51335197, Sort Code 402702  JOHANNUS SE27 SUPPLIED BY MAKIN ORGANS LTD. |
PS Our next event is a FISH FRIDAY dinner at The Italian Orchard on Friday January 27 2012. Do join us.
Fr Tim Sullivan, Parish Priest |