Sacred Heart will receive a new pipe organ

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Sacred Heart will receive a new pipe organ

Sacred Heart is happy to announce that we will be moving forward with another crucial piece of our restoration project–the construction of a handcrafted pipe organ!

Handcrafted to our church’s architecture and acoustics, it will serve as yet another monument to the glory of God. Made possible by a generous gift from the Secchia Family Foundation, work will begin next month with a plan to install the new instrument in the summer of 2025 in time for the conclusion of our year-long Palestrina500 Festival. We are so thankful for all of the generous donations that are making our Parish restoration and the work of our apostolates possible. We ask for your continued prayers and support as we continue our restoration efforts!

Sacred Heart of Jesus

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'A step back in time': America's Catholic Church sees an immense shift toward the old ways

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Sacred Heart of Jesus

4 days ago

I know it's late notice but if you are able I encourage you to attend tomorrow's meeting of the Mobile GR Commission to speak against requiring (and charging for) resident parking permits in the neighborhood of Sacred Heart.This seems like a horrible idea for our community!The Mobile GR Commission will be hearing public comments about the program at noon on May 2 at the Ryerson Auditorium (111 Library Street NE). Or send your comments or questions to MobileGR@grcity.us. Charging residents to park on the street in front of their homes seems fundamentally unjust. If there is a lack of public parking... it seems dishonest to suggest the solution is to charge residents for parking. If anything they should give property owners free parking for every 8 ft of road frontage they own and pay taxes on. If non-resident parking is an issue then charge non-residents.That said, Sacred Heart significantly contributes to the number of nonresidents parking in our neighborhood. We own and utilizes two city blocks near John Ball Park... creating a bureaucratic nightmare to park around our Church creates an unnecessary impediment to our right to freely exercise our religion. I am glad you are proposing to not enforce bans on Sundays, but our community joins together for worship every morning, not to mention occasional services in the afternoon, opportuniites for private prayer every day, fellowship, religious education, and recreation. We have been here in this neighborhood for over 100 years and while we own some parking we don't own enough for those who attend services here.Rather than pushing residents and long established neighborhood institutions out why not build stadiums, aquariums, and ampithearters outside city in locals that can accomidate the infrastructure needs! ... See MoreSee Less

Residents and visitors voice concerns about possible permit parking program in Grand Rapids neighborhood near John Ball Zoo

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A hearing will be held on Thursday for people to voice support or concerns.

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