Fr. Patrick Hipwell
Fr. Patrick began his piano and organ study in grade school. He continued organ at the University of Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas and the Graduate School of Theology, St. Paul Seminary. He has been an organist at Annunciation Catholic Church, the St. Paul Seminary and the St. Paul Cathedral. He has studied with various organists, the most influential being the late E. Lyle Haggart. Fr. Patrick is the pastor at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Minnetonka.Dr. Jim Hockin
Jim began formal piano training in grade school in Milwaukee and began organ service playing then, being coached by his organist father. He has been a Twin Cities organist since 1967 and is an organist at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Minnetonka. He has studied with Mary Elledge, Paul Freed and Dr. Edward D. Berryman. Jim is an Organ Consultant and Clinician for Rodgers Organ Studio and practices dentistry in Minneapolis.
Pastor: Fr. Thomas Pingatore Former Pastor: Fr. Joseph Fink Church Secretaries: Julie Magler
Joanne VetterChurch Lighting: Architectural Antiques Electrical: Commonwealth Electric
Larry GruffmanRe-Designed Choir Loft: Andrew Fink
Michael FinkRodgers Organ Studio: Barbara Gensmer, President
Dennis Davis, Installer
Fr. Patrick Hipwell, Voicer
Jim Hockin, VoicerAdult & Children’s Choir: Mrs. Mary Smisek Gregorian Schola Director: Dr. Ron Smisek A special thank-you to all the clergy, salespeople, technicians, musicians, trustees, and parishioners who worked so long and hard to made this day possible. This is the day the Lord has made! (Ps. 118)