We are extremely fortunate at Holy Trinity to have a fine 3 manual pipe organ in good condition. Some years ago, the people of Holy Trinity had the wisdom and foresight to make provision for a rebuild of this fine instrument which has been a great asset to the church ever since. Since the rebuild, the organ has continued to serve us well and attracts musicians from all over Kent and beyond, both to hear and play the instrument, as well as using the organ as part of instrumental groups. We are the only church in Ramsgate to have an organ of this size and quality that is in good repair. One visiting organist from a church in North Thanet played our organ for 30 seconds and immediately said "I want one!"As we move forward into the new decade, our magnificent pipe organ will play an exciting part in regular Sunday worship, special services, concerts, special events, and new education programmes to enable both adults and our young people to understand and play this wonderful instrument. Churches throughout the world have found that having a quality pipe organ encourages vibrant music-making in the church, encouraging healthy congregations as well as enthusiastic interest from outside.Like all complex devices, our organ needs timely maintenance and several items now need attention. In particular, the drawstops are due for renewal as they possibly date from 1963 or earlier and are beginning to fail. In organ building terms the amount of work and expenditure is relatively modest and will preserve this fine organ for future generations. Attending to the work now, will also help us avoid a significantly larger cost in the future. Total cost is £19,000 + VAT which we can reclaim.If you would like to contribute to this special project - either anonymously or perhaps in memory of a loved one, you can speak to Steve, Father Paul, or the Churchwardens. Or donate direct to our Bank, marki ng your donation as ORGAN: Nat West Bank: Sort code 60-17-17 Account: 82912408. Thank you! We have 10% of the total cost gifted already!Steve Ansell. Director of Music
For up to date information about current services and events please check our Facebook page (see link under Social on left hand side).Coffee mornings and all other meetings in the church and hall are cancelled until further notice.
Shrove Tuesday – February 25th . At 6:30pm in The Rectory we shall be screening the entire film “Chocolat” in readiness for all those who will attend the Lent Course. Please sign sheet for Lent Course and Shrove Tuesday Film.Ash Wednesday is 26th February. This marks the beginning of Lent. We offer Mass with Imposition of Ashes at Noon (said) and a Sung Mass with Imposition of Ashes at 6:00pm.OUR 2020 LENT COURSE – CHRIST AND THE CHOCOLATERIE. We will meet every Tuesday at The Rectory from 7:00pm. March 3rd – 31st. There will be 5 sessions on the themes of giving up, acceptance and change.Every Friday evening in Lent at 6:00pm there will be The Way of the Cross. We shall walk the stations of the Cross around our Church with hymns and readings and devotions. Every week will be a different devotion led by Fr Paul to deepen our understanding of the death and passion of Jesus. These devotions begin on February 28th .WORLD DAY OF PRAYER. On Friday March 6th at 2pm we shall be hosting the Ramsgate World Day of Prayer.
