St. John's Announces Organ Dedication Recital

07:56AM / Friday, October 31, 2025Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. St. John's Episcopal Church announced the completion of their new pipe organ, officially named "Opus 4" of the renowned Ortloff Organ Company of Needham.

The new organ will be dedicated in a recital on Sunday, November 2, starting at 3:00 p.m. It will

feature Dr. Tim Pyper, director of music for St. John's, playing music of J. S. Bach, Mendelssohn, and others. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free. A reception will follow immediately after the recital.

"Jonathan Ortloff and his company have done a wonderful job producing an instrument which above all is designed to lead and support congregational singing," said Dr. Pyper. "Yet it also has beautiful qualities as a solo instrument. We view this organ as not only an enhancement to the church itself but also as a benefit for music lovers generally in the Berkshires."

St. John's Williamstown is a multi-generational congregation of about 300 members.

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St. Stan's Students Spread Holiday Cheer at Williamstown Commons

By Jack GuerinoiBerkshires Staff
12:50PM / Sunday, December 21, 2025

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Students from St. Stanislaus Kostka School in Adams brought the holiday spirit to Williamstown Commons on Thursday, delivering handmade Christmas cards and leading residents in a community caroling session.

"It honestly means the world to us because it means the world to them," said nursing home Administrator Alex Fox on Thursday morning. "This made their days. This could have even made their weeks. It could have made their Christmas, seeing the children and interacting with the community."

Teacher Kate Mendonca said this is the first year her class has visited the facility, noting that the initiative was driven entirely by the students.

"This came from the kids. They said they wanted to create something and give back," Mendonca said. "We want our students involved in the community instead of just reading from a religion book."

Preparation for the event began in early December, with students crafting bells to accompany their singing. The handmade cards were completed last week.

"It's important for them to know that it's not just about them during Christmas," Mendonca said. "It's about everyone, for sure. I hope that they know they really helped a lot of people today and hopefully it brought joy to the residents here."

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