Cathedral Concert Series
 2008 - 2009                                33rd Season

We wish to thank all of the gifted artists
who generously contributed their talents
the Cathedral Concert Series, making our
33rd Season such a success.

We also wish to express deep gratitude to the
thousands of music lovers who attend and
support the Cathedral Concert Series
year after year.

Without your generosity, it would be
impossible to continue this
historic program of concerts.

To view the entire past season of concerts,
please click below.

Download 2008-2009 Schedule

Rita & Bob Schaffer

 

Rita Avram Schaffer (1923-2009)

Dear Friends,

We wish to let you know that our dear mother and
beloved wife of Robert, Rita Marie Avram Schaffer,
passed peacefully into heaven early on
Good Friday morning, April 10, 2009
after a short time of illness.
She was in the care of
St. Elizabeth (Hospital) Hospice, Edgewood, KY.

At age 85, Mom has, for quite some time,
been completely at peace with God, and very thankful for the full and rich life with which she was blessed.
In addition, she often expressed immense gratitude
for the many, many friends and colleagues she has
known and worked with throughout her long and formidable career as a Minister of Music.
While her job was with the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio,
Rita’s musical and personal connections crossed over all boundaries of age, faith, and culture.

One would have difficulty finding an acquaintance of
Rita’s who didn’t love her.
Probably the most-used phrase I have heard has been
“I saw your mom the other day. She is just the sweetest lady.”

Please know your presence is felt
regardless of where you may be.

Bob, Greg, Becky, and the family want you all to know how
deeply we have felt the support
from those of you who knew of her condition.
Your love, thoughts, and prayers continue to
comfort us in so many ways.
Please keep Rita, Bob, and the Schaffer family in mind for the coming weeks and months as we mourn
Rita’s loss, and begin to adjust to life without
her loving and brilliant presence.

What better time to celebrate her life and work than throughout the eternal promise and joy of the season of Easter?

As Mom was often heard to quote
(from a Bach cantata) over the years,
this sentiment rings as true now as ever.
“Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit.”
God’s time is the best of all times.

The family is requesting anecdotes or memories you may recall, of which there are sure to be many.
We want to fill a memory box full of treasures for her grandchildren, as well as for the rest of us.
Humorous or otherwise; all remembrances are welcome.

Memorials of any type may be sent to
Rita Schaffer Memorial
2501 Warren St.
Covington, KY 41014

Requiescat in pacem

 

This year marks Dr. Robert Schaffer's
60th Year as Music Director
at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica.

A celebration is being planned for
mid-August, 2009. If you have any connection to
Dr. Schaffer, and would like to contribute to this
celebration in some way, please
send a note to Greg Schaffer.

Please return here for more information
in the coming weeks.




Cathedral Rector: Rev. Monsignor William B. Neuhaus, V.F.
Series Music Director: Dr. Robert J. Schaffer

The Cathedral Concert Series endeavors to present instrumental and choral music
From the rich tradition of western liturgy and inspired classical music
In a suitable visual and acoustic environment.

The Series' expenses and preservation of the Historic Matthias Schwab Organ
Are funded exclusively by charitable donations and facilitated by the efforts
of volunteers. Your generous financial support is welcome to aid in the
continuance of the Cathedral Concert Series.

Please make your contribution payable to the:
"Schwab Organ Fund"


St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
1140 Madison Avenue
Covington, Kentucky 41011
(859) 431-2060

St Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
Madison Avenue at Twelfth Street , Covington , KY 41011

Open to the public
No admission charge

Freewill Offering Accepted

All concerts occur Sunday afternoons at 3:00 PM

859-431-2060

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