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"Rejoice Tonight" fundraising project
As mentioned elsewhere, profits from the cd were sent to St. Mary's Assumption Church in New Orleans. Here's a letter from the Pastor, Fr. Greg Schmitt, detailing where the money will be spent.
February 12, 2007
David J. Lauria and Contemporary Choir
St. Luke's Church
108 Washington Rd. Barrington, RI 02806
Dear David, Fr. Robert, and Contemporary Choir,
Thank you for your most generous gift of $3000 to St. Mary's Restoration Fund. I know you put a lot of effort into the production of your CD (many hours I'm sure) and energy into the sale of the fruit of your labor of love. Everything you put into it makes it all the more precious to us, and very much appreciated. We are going to apply your gift to some work that needs to be done on our organ. The first thing we are going to do is rebuild the protective canopy over the organ pipes. The old canopy is made of canvas on a wood frame, and is torn and disintegrating. It makes the pipes vulnerable to dust and debris. We are also looking to make some other repairs that I'm told are necessary just to keep the organ functioning. Eventually, when and if we can raise enough money, we would like to completely restore the organ. I understand the last major work done on the organ was around 1918.
So far we have raised enough money to completely repaint the sanctuary - going back to the original historic colors - and to clean and tuckpoint the bricks and seal around the windows. This latter work is about to begin, and has been a priority since right after the hurricane. The insurance is paying for a new roof - still in process. When the "envelope" is sealed we can concentrate on other areas as we are able to raise money. Another small project is rebuilding the catwalks above the ceiling and opening up a larger and easier access hatch. This will help us to get regular termite inspections and maybe even put a few lights in the ceiling vents. Termites are a big problem here in New Orleans. I've already cut some hatches so we can get beneath the floor to inspect for termites. There was no way to get underneath the floor before.
I hope you will be able to come and visit us some time. It would be great to have your choir lead us in song at one of our liturgies. We don't have a choir - yet. But we do have a great cantor.
Gratefully,
Fr. Greg Schmitt
February 12, 2007
David J. Lauria and Contemporary Choir
St. Luke's Church
108 Washington Rd. Barrington, RI 02806
Dear David, Fr. Robert, and Contemporary Choir,
Thank you for your most generous gift of $3000 to St. Mary's Restoration Fund. I know you put a lot of effort into the production of your CD (many hours I'm sure) and energy into the sale of the fruit of your labor of love. Everything you put into it makes it all the more precious to us, and very much appreciated. We are going to apply your gift to some work that needs to be done on our organ. The first thing we are going to do is rebuild the protective canopy over the organ pipes. The old canopy is made of canvas on a wood frame, and is torn and disintegrating. It makes the pipes vulnerable to dust and debris. We are also looking to make some other repairs that I'm told are necessary just to keep the organ functioning. Eventually, when and if we can raise enough money, we would like to completely restore the organ. I understand the last major work done on the organ was around 1918.
So far we have raised enough money to completely repaint the sanctuary - going back to the original historic colors - and to clean and tuckpoint the bricks and seal around the windows. This latter work is about to begin, and has been a priority since right after the hurricane. The insurance is paying for a new roof - still in process. When the "envelope" is sealed we can concentrate on other areas as we are able to raise money. Another small project is rebuilding the catwalks above the ceiling and opening up a larger and easier access hatch. This will help us to get regular termite inspections and maybe even put a few lights in the ceiling vents. Termites are a big problem here in New Orleans. I've already cut some hatches so we can get beneath the floor to inspect for termites. There was no way to get underneath the floor before.
I hope you will be able to come and visit us some time. It would be great to have your choir lead us in song at one of our liturgies. We don't have a choir - yet. But we do have a great cantor.
Gratefully,
Fr. Greg Schmitt
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