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Development of the Holy
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Artist's Rendering |
Wire Model |
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May Crown |
Clay model |
Model in artist's studio |
| The Holy Family Shrine will be
dedicated on Sunday, May 18 presided
by Archbishop Dolan after the 9:00 AM Mass along with a May Crowning
Prayer Service and Reception. The
development of the cast bronze Holy Family statue for the Prayer Gardens
began nearly three years ago with a sketch. After the sketch was
approved, the statue had humble beginnings as a wire frame, which was
covered and modeled in clay. Several adjustments were made as the
piece took shape, to evoke the desired depiction of Our Holy Family, the
model for today's contemporary family of faith.
Five parishioner families have made this shrine
possible:
- The Dan and Carol Geenen Family, in honor
of their parents, Joseph and Nancy Geenen and Raymond and Mary Bula
- Marianne Kuhlow, in memory of her parents,
Anne and Benjamin, her brother Robert and in her name.
- Sarah Nastoff, in memory of her husband,
Al, and their sons, Alexander and Christopher Nastoff.
- In memory of John and Helen Redelman.
- Arthur and Ardis Vlasak, in memory of
their sons, Arthur J. Vlasak, Jr., and Joseph H. Vlasak, II.
The crown of flowers has been donated by Dick
and Nancy Reinhart. |
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Development of the Crucifix
Statue |
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Artists rendering |
Early stages of clay model |
Clay model with refinements |
| The development of the cast bronze
Crucifix for the Prayer Gardens began nearly three years ago with a
sketch. The cross was inspired by the geometric lines of the
architecture of the church and bell tower. After the sketch was
approved, the crucifix was modeled in clay. Several adjustments
were made to evoke the desired depiction of Our Lord.
We are very thankful for the generous gift of Marge Healy, who sponsored
our new Crucifix, in memory of her special daughter, Mary.
May God continue to bless this unfolding gift to present and future
parishioners as this area of our parish grounds is being transformed
into a sacred space, holy ground! |
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Prior to its arrival at St.
Dominic, the crucifix is protected in a shipping crate. |
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The Statues
