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The
stained glass in the church is bold and beautiful, and many of the
windows have a particular symbolism or meaning. Harry S. Baut of
Baut Studios in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania produced watercolor drawings
depicting the stained glass windows. Once these were approved, his
studio created and installed the glass.
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instance, the three windows in the picture above hold a prominent
place above the altar. These three collectively represent the
Holy Trinity. The top window with the hands, sun, moon and the
Hebrew for Yahweh depict the Father. The middle window with the
lamb depicts the Son. The bottom window with the dove symbolizes
the Holy Spirit. |
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The side
altar area intertwines the Tabernacle, the red vigil lights and this
circular window. We can see depictions of wheat, grapes and a Host
over Chalice in this window. |
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Everyone has their favorite stained glass. But perhaps the most
glorious window is at the rear of the church for all to see as they
exit. The life mission of Pope St. Pius X is represented here.
As
Pope he saw fit to prepare children for Holy Communion at an early
age and to encourage all to receive Communion daily. The pelican
feeding her young with drops of her own blood tells this story.
Hosts, crosses, and fish are among the symbols interspersed in this
extraordinary art. Unfortunately a picture does not do this window
justice, it must be seen. |
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Location
was certainly not overlooked. The small circular window shown on
the right is near the Baptistery and gives us the symbols for
baptism - a shell, a cross and a fish. |
The
windows along the side of the church harness the rays of the sun and
bring a special radiance to the church. They remind us of the blood of
Our Lord and His sacrifice for our salvation. |