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The Fourteen Stained Glass Windows Situated along the side walls of the Church are beautiful stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Christ. Each window presents our Lord or His Blessed Mother as they journey through life.  Presentation of the Infant Jesus in the Temple by Joseph and Mary
aka "Prophecy of Simeon" Scripture: Book of the Prophet Malachi 3:14f "And suddenly there will come to the temple the Lord whom you seek..." Luke 2:22-40 "When the day came to purify them according to the law of Moses, the couple brought Jesus up to Jerusalem so that he could be presented to the Lord...They came to offer in sacrifice 'a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons' in accord with the dictate of the law of the Lord." NOTE: St. Joseph is holding the two turtle doves in the cage. Also in the picture is Simeon, the righteous man to whom the Lord promised he would not experience death until he beheld the Anointed One. Anna the prophetess is next to Mary. Angel above the window holding banner "Lumen Gentium" Light to the nations"  Jesus Teaching in the Temple
Fifth Joyful Mystery, Finding Jesus in the Temple. Scripture: Luke 2:41-52 NOTE: Mary and Joseph, Scribes and Pharasees Top of Window: Ten Commandments Tablet 1, #1 - 3 Love of God Tablet 2, #4 - 10 Love of neighbor  Jesus at the Wedding Feast of Cana
aka First Miracle of Changing of Water into Wine Scripture: John 2:1 NOTE: Wedding couple, Mary, head wine steward, 6 jars Top Window: Angel with Harp.  Jesus Blessing the Children
Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matt 19:13-15, Luke 18:15-17 NOTE: Apostles in background, just chastised by Jesus for sending the children away. Top Window: Symbol of the Pelican. From the ealiest Christian era, the pelican has been a symbol of the Church or even of Christ. The pelican is depicted pecking its chest usually while sitting atop her brood of hatchlings. When the pelican gathers food for the young, the adult stores the fish in its bill and then opens the bill by pressing it against its chest: This creates the illusion of the chest being opened and the young feeding on the body and blood of the parent. The legend grew beyond fact and by the end of the Middle Ages the Pelican became a standard symbol of the Eucharist in Baroque art and as ornamentation on altars, chalices, tabernacles and vesture.  Woman Washing the Feet of Jesus
aka "Annointing at Bethany" Scriptures: All FOUR gospels mention the event, "Truly I say to you, wherever the Gospel is preached in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of her", MT 26:13. Matthew 26:6-13, Mark 14:3-9, Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8. In John's Gospel, the woman is Mary, sister of Martha and lazarus. In the other Gospels, she is just referred to as "a woman", no name is given. Top Window: Angel with arms in "orans" position. "Let us pray."  Sermon on the Mount
In the Gospel according to St. Matthew, the Sermon on the Mount is contained in chapters 5-7. It is parralled in Luke's Sermon on the Plain, in Luje 6:20-49. Judging by the scenery, this window could depict either, although the former is the title. Jesus is depicted teaching a diverse crowd, some listening attentiveely, others are distracted or disinterested. Top window: Book of Life, the Alpha and the Omega from the Greek alphabet, the first and the last letters. Scripture: Rev. 1:8, 21:6 (God) Rev. 22:13 (Jesus). Also, Isa. 44:6, John 1:1-3.  Jesus Heals the Sick Girl
The window depicts one of the many miracles of jesus which are recorded in the New Testament. This scene shows a woman presenting a daughter to Jesus as others (including a man with a halo-possibly an apostle) watch. Scripture: (Most likely!) Matthew 15:21-28. As Jesus went through the area of Tyre and Sidon, a Canaanite woman called out for Jesus to heal her daughter who was possessed by a demon. The disciples told Jesus to send her away "but she came and knelt before him saying 'Lod, help me" Matthew 15:25. This story is also found in Mark 7:24-30 but the woman is a Syrophonician and her daughter is mentioned as being at home. Top window, Angel holding a Crown.  Jesus Calms the Angry Sea
Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25 Top window: Angel with hands folded in prayer.  Martha and Mary
Martha asks Jesus to have her sister Mary help her with the chores. Mary is sitting listening to the Lord. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Martha and Mary are sisters, the scene takes place in Martha's house. The name of the village is not mentioned. In John's Gospel, 11:1; 12:1-3. Mary and martha are the sisters of Lazarus of Bethany whom Jesus raised from the dead. In this account, Mary annointed the feet of Jesus. This window probably depicts the Lucan account. Top window: The Immaculate Heart of mary. The Heart is pierced with a sword as predicted by the prophecy of Simeon during the Presentation. Luke 2:35 "and a sword will pierce your own soul also, that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed." Devotion to Mary under the designation of her Immaculate Heart increased after the apparition of Mary at Fatima in 1917.  The Prodigal Son
aka The Forgiving Father The prodigal son returns and is greeted by his father who celebrates. The servants bring him a new cloak, a ring for his finger and shoes. The older brother remains in the background. Scripture: Luke 15:11-32 Top window: Angel wearing a gold crown, holding white flowers. This is similar to images of the Abgel Mercy.  The Agony in the Garden
After the last Supper, Jesus went out to the Mount of Olives, a place called Gethsemane and prayed that if at all possible the cup he was about to drink (his Passion and Death) could pass him by, but the Father's will, not his, be done. As Jesus prayed the Apostles slept. Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46 and John 18:1, 12:27, 14:31 NOTE: One of the Apostles has a sword which is used to cut off the ear of the high priest's servant. In John's narrative, this would be Peter. (18:10) Top window: Crown of Thorns and the Nails of the Crucifixion with three white flowers, probably Easter Lillies. The death of Jesus leading to new life at Easter.  Jesus Before Pilate
Pilot had Jesus beaten and the guards crowned Him with thorns and put a royal cloak on Him and mocked Him. Pilot brought Him back out before the chief priests and said he found no crime against Jesus. "Behold the Man" (John 19:6). Describe the details of this particular product or service. Consider using the same information you might include on a brochure or other catalog list. Scripture: Matthew 27:28-31, Mark 15:17-20, John 19:1-15 NOTE: The woman in the background hiding her face, possibly the wife of Pilate who warned him not to get involved in the case against Jesus. At her urging, Pilate washes his hands of the matter. Top window: Angel with the banner "Ecce Fillius Dei" (Latin "Behold the Son of God").  Jesus Gives the Keys of the Kingdom to Peter
Institution of the Sacrament of Penance
Scripture: John 20:29-33 (Post Resurrection) Matthew 16:19 "I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven..." This is probably the account intended by the artist as Jesus is depicted as Pre-Easter (note hands and feet). This window's proximity to the Reconciliation Room should be noted. Top window: The signs of the Papacy, founded on St. Peter, the keys and the crown once worn by the popes.  The Descent of the Holy Spirit
aka Pentacost
Fifty days after Easter, the end of the Easter Season. Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary. The Holy Spirit in the form of a dove and as tongues of fire descend upon Mary and the Apostles. Scripture: Acts 1:5-8, Acts 2:2-4. Top window: Angel with two trumpets. |
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