On Wednesday, March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation, Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Parish in Grand Rapids, MI will celebrate the dedication of the Peter F. Secchia Memorial Organ, a brand new 39-rank pipe organ built by the internationally renowned builder Fratelli Ruffatti of Padua, Italy.

Sacred Heart’s Director of Sacred Music, Mr. Jonathan Bading, will give the dedication recital at 5:30pm, featuring the music of DeGrigny, Frescobaldi, Bach, Tournemire, and Alain. The Aquinas College Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Kelly Ford, will then sing the 7pm Mass, featuring Haydn’s Kleine Orgelmesse. 

The organ is a gift from the Secchia family in memory of the Honorable Peter F. Secchia (1937-2020), who served as U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino from 1989-1993. This is the first Italian organ built within Michigan. 

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Mr. Jonathan Bading 
Director of Sacred Music 
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Grand Rapids, MI 49504 

www.sacredheartgr.org 

musicdirector@shgr.org 

Organ Dedication Flyer

A Brief Treatise on the organ in light of our March 25th Dedication

Thank you for joining us at the Commitment of Fidelity/Apostolate Fair last weekend. It was lovely to connect with so many of you. Many thanks, also, to those that have submitted their Commitment via postcard or online.

It is not too late to grab your Commitment of Fidelity booklet from the rear of the church so that you may pray as a family how God is calling you to give back this year.

55% of the commitments received so far did not submit a commitment last year. This gives us hope of a strong start! Please use these last few weeks of lent to prayerfully commit.

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At Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, parishioners are invited to prayerfully discern through the process of personal examination how they can aid in the work of the church.

During the next two weekends, homilies will be focused on Prayer, Service, and Resources. Each household is invited to take a booklet as you exit, so that you may pray as a family how God is calling you to give back this year.

Our hope is that on March 8th you join us in Cebelak Hall after all Sunday Masses. Join us for community and fellowship and submit your Commitment of Fidelity via the postcard or online form. Many of our apostolate leaders will be present, along with sign-up opportunities, and a Flocknote help desk. We look forward to seeing you then!

For more information visit: https://www.sacredheartgr.org/ fidelity

Parish families are warmly encouraged to consider enrollment for a new student next year. Please contact us to schedule a visit (616.459.0948 / office@shgr.org). You are most welcome to meet with Mr. Sean Nolan and take a tour of SHA – even if you are unsure of your enrollment plans. Please use this QR code to begin the process via Finalsite Enrollment. Please know that enrollment/admissions will move to rolling admissions starting March 15, 2026.

Confessions from 3-7pm on Thursday, March 19th in the church!

IF YOU ARE EXPECTING YOUR FIRST BABY and want to schedule a baptism here at Sacred Heart, please contact Noelle in the parish office (616 -459-8362) to sign up for the mandatory baptism class. These are only held quarterly and are required for first- time parents. The next class is Thurs, April 23rd at 6pm.

Lent is here! This season of preparation and sanctification can be fittingly accomplished through voluntary amendment of life, acts of penance, and works of charity. Scan the QR code for a resource to help you accomplish this!

There is a basket available for old palms by the Saint Joseph the Worker statue by the boys sacristy.

Details and ticket sales information is coming soon!