Work on the installation of our new pipe organ began on Monday 19 January and is expected to take three weeks to complete. This marks an exciting milestone in the life of the parish and a significant investment in enriching the beauty of our church.
The pipe organ has always been highly regarded by the Church. The original plans of the church drawn up by our architect in the 1940s envisaged a pipe organ being built in our choir loft. In the wake of the development of electronic organs around that time, our architect’s vision was not fulfilled. We, as a parish, have placed a great deal of emphasis on our sacred music over the years, and these digital organs have formed an integral part in accompanying our liturgies.
In 2025, we were very blessed to be donated an acoustic pipe organ from the Dutch Reformed community of Oudtshoorn-Suid. It is a 20 rank, two manual Laukhuff German design that was originally installed in Oudtshoorn by the Cooper, Gill and Tomkins Organ Company. The organ is well suited to our space and in good condition. This week, the Pekelharing Organ Company began the delicate work required to install the organ in the choir loft. Once the organ is installed, a date will be set for its blessing and an inaugural concert.
Sunday and weekday Masses will continue as usual and installation work and partial use of the body of the Church is limited to weekdays.
Donations towards the installation can be made to the parish account using the following reference: SURNAME + “ORGAN FUND”.
