As
the progress continues on our new parish center, Bishop Reilly
joined us on Saturday, June 28th for the blessing and placement of
the cornerstone for our new parish center. This stone is taken
from remnants of the original church and school that was lost by
fire on December 19, 1999. This stone is a physical reminder
of the solid gift of our faith that even fire can not extinguish or
destroy. This stone has been engraved with the date and year,
along with reminders of our sharing in the larger mystery of the
church from our pastor and bishop to the Pope in Rome.
Scripture says of Jesus as the cornerstone, that which the builders
has rejected has become the cornerstone and it is marvelous to
behold.' Those present for this historic ceremony shared
similar sentiment that the work done will stand to the greater glory
of God for generations to come!
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| Led by our servers, Colin and
Brian, the congregation moves out of church to the
construction site. |
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Giados por los monaguillos, Colin y Brian, la
congregación salgan de la iglesia para ir al sitio de la
construcción |
| Four parishioners carry the stone
to its placement site. |
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Nuestros parroquianos cargan la piedra al sitio. |
| The bishop gathers the
congregation in prayer at the site. |
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El obispo reune la congregación al sitio. |
| A reading from the book of the
prophet Isaiah (Is 28: 16-17) is proclaimed by Al. |
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Al proclama la lectura del profeta Isaias (Is
28: 16-17) en ingles. |
| Deacon Teodoro Camacho proclaims
the gospel in Spanish. The text was Luke 6:46-49. |
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Diacono Teodoro proclama el evangelio en
español (Lucas 6: 46-49). |
| Our pastor, Fr. Peter shares some
thoughts on this special occasion. |
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Nuestro párroco, Padre Peter, comparta
pensamientos en este evento tan especial. |
| A wider shot giving the view of
those who gathered in prayer at the entrance to the new
building. |
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Una vista de aquellos reunidos en oración en
esta occasión. |
| Bishop Reilly speaks to the
historical significance of the event connecting the original
building to the stone and our parish's jubilee year. |
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Monseñor Reilly nos habla de la historia del
evento connectando la piedra del edificio original y este año
jubilar parroquial. |
| The bishop pours holy water to
bless the stone. |
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El obispo derrama agua bendita para bendecir la
piedra. |
| At the bishop's invitation, our
pastor pours water in blessing also. |
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A la invitación del obispo, nuestro párroco
ponga agua en bendición también. |
| The bishop incenses the stone. |
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El obispo incensando la piedra. |
| Jim led us in the general
intercessions. |
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Jim nos guia en la peticiones. |
| Joe, from Bolton Masonry, prepares
the site where the stone will be placed. |
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Joe, albañil de Bolton Masonry, prepara el
sitio donde se pondrá la piedra. |
| Next he places a layer of wet
cement. |
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Siga con cimiento mojado. |
| Those gathered watch with
interest. |
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Aquellos reunidos mirando. |
| The stone in place, Joe secures it
with more cement. |
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La piedra puesta, Joe la segura con más
cimiento. |
| Checking to make sure its
placement is level, even, and correct. |
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Chequiando a segurar que la piedar esta nivel,
igual, y correcto. |
| Then, a finishing touch of cement
to make it hold for generations to come. |
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Joe poniendo más cimiento para segurar la
piedra por generaciones a venir. |
| A view of the finished product. AMGD
is a Latin abbreviation Ad Majorem Gloria Dei, rendered
To the Greater Glory of God! |
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Una vista del producto final. AMGD
significa construida A Mayor Gloria Dios! |
| Joe our mason, Fr. Peter our
pastor, and Paul of ABC, Inc, our contractor, three men who
made this a reality. |
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Joe, nuestro albañil, Padre Peter nuestro
párroco, y Paul de ABC, el constructor, tres hombres que se
estan realizando nuestro centro. |
