Dear Parishioners and Visitors of San Antonio Church,
For many years, our church has relied on an electric piano/keyboard to enhance our liturgical celebrations. To bring true worship to the next level, we are considering purchasing an organ. The rich, full sound of an organ will add a layer of beauty and solemnity to our Masses and special events, uplifting our spirits and deepening our connection with God. We ask that you prayerfully consider this endeavor and join us in making this vision a reality.
Sincerely,
San Antonio Organ Committee
Choosing the Right Organ for our Church
When considering the organ options for our church, we’ve carefully considered both pipe and digital organs. While a pipe organ holds historical significance, its extensive cost and maintenance requirements make it unfeasible for our current needs. While some consider a used digital organ as a budget-friendly option, this often involves older technology more prone to malfunctions and higher maintenance expenses.
Instead, a new digital organ presents a compelling alternative. It offers high-quality, authentic organ sounds with the benefits of modern technology, superior reliability, and a 10-year warranty, ensuring long-term value and peace of mind for our church.
The instrument we are considering for our church is a Rodgers Infinity Series 367 (pictured above). It is a three-manual, 67-stop organ boasting the newest technology in digital organs.
About the Rodgers Organ
“From leading congregational singing to captivating concert hall audiences, Infinity Series organs shine in every environment.
This organ features a wide range of tonal genres, exceptional musical expressiveness, and unmatched versatility, providing everything that today’s organists want and need to perform their best.
With up to 22 external audio channels, this three-manual organ is perfect for leading congregational singing, impressing concert audiences as a solo instrument, and elevating ensembles to the new heights”.
(From the Rodgers website)
How Can I Support the Organ Project?
With your help, we are hoping to reach our financial goal of $250,000. That amount includes the cost of the Rodgers Infinity Series 367 digital organ, speakers and other equipment, installation, nonspeaking pipe façade, carpentry, and the costs associated with fundraising and advertising. This investment will benefit our Parish for many decades to come.
Together we can do this!
There are many ways to support the project:
- To make a donation under $100, please use the special project envelopes that are found in the pews. Every dollar counts! Please, make sure to write “Organ Project” on the check memo line, as well as on the envelope.
- For donations between $100 and $999 you can use the envelope or the pledge card printed on the reverse side of this page.
- Please, consider making a more substantial donation that will bring us closer to our goal. For donations of $1000 or more we can only accept pledges at this time.
All donors gifting $1,000 or more will be honored on a group plaque with their name listed. You can choose to make your donation to memorialize your deceased loved one, and have their name displayed instead.
All donors gifting $10,000 or more will be honored with an individual plaque.
The plaques will be displayed near the organ area.
- Purchase Organ Memorabilia
- Support the Organ Project fundraisers
- Donate Online
Printable Pledge Card (Print and mail/drop off or put in the collection basket)
Link to the description of our desired organ (Rodgers website):
https://www.rodgersinstruments.com/organs/infinity-series/infinity-series-367#features
Rodgers demo on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHhydenJzWU
Rafał Nowak playing the famous Toccata and Fugue in D Minor by J. S. Bach:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbCHGVCkVds
Rafał Nowak playing the Toccata from "Suite Gothique" by Léon Boëllmann:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J53UF1iJlRM