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December 16, 2011
“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” - Luke 6:38
For many, Christmas is an occasion for gift giving, and opportunities abound for those who feel generously inclined to contribute in a significant and visible way. Saint Alphonsus Liguori Parish has been blessed by the generosity of parishioners, contributing toward specific items such as the wall surrounding the Mary Garden, the Holy Family statue, vestments and chalices, to name a few. These thoughtful gifts also serve as devotional aides which add to the beauty of the church while benefiting the parish as a whole.
In an effort to help simplify a list of items which designated gifts may be given toward for this year, Father O’Keeffe has earmarked several items which may also be dedicated in one’s own name or that of a loved one.
In keeping with the tradition of many Catholic churches, Saint Alphonsus Liguori Parish will honor Mary and Joseph by introducing two new devotional spaces inside the church. The parish also hopes to obtain a stone statue of St. Anthony of Padua (the Patron Saint of our twin parish in Haiti). Here is a complete list of these and other pieces that may be given as gifts to the parish from generous offerings by parishioners and families.
Please contact Sonya Derocher, Office Manager, with any questions or to make a contribution for one of the following gifts. Email officemanager@zionsvillecatholic.com or call 873.2885 ext. 101.
Marian devotional space: Female Saint Tiles, (22) @ $2,200 each
Several custom 12x14-inch relief carvings are able to be incorporated into the Marian devotional space that is being planned for inside the church, near the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Parishioners who make a gift for a saint tile may chose a specific saint from a preferred list, and preview the rendering, prior to carving. Items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. More >>
Image to the right shows artist rendering of latest design plans.
Crucifix: (4) @ $400 to $700 each
Following the parish facility renovations project, the new classrooms in Weitzel Hall will be in need of new crucifixes to hang inside each. Two large and two smaller crucifixes will be placed inside the larger four rooms of the building. Parishioners may give a gift to furnish a new crucifix.
Saint Anthony of Padua Statue: $5,000
To show the partnership and support of our twin parish in Haiti, St. Anthony of Padua, parishioners have the opportunity to make a gift for a 5-foot outdoor statue that will be placed outside, near Parish Hall. A gift by one family or a joining of families is certainly welcomed.
Image to the right shows the statue that is currently on hold for purchasing.
Religious artwork: general monetary contributions
Gifts designated for statues, icons and other styles of religious artwork for our renovated campus buildings are accepted. Specific art pieces will not be able to be decided on until the construction process is further along.
Funeral vestment: $800, Rose vestment: $650, Rose preaching stole: $150
The parish is in need of a vestment and stole for priests to use on Gaudete (Advent) and Laetare (Lent) Sundays when the liturgical color is rose. There is also a need for a funeral vestment. Image shows a similar rose vestment.
Saint Joseph devotional space: general monetary contributions
Still in the latter stages of planning, the Saint Joseph devotional space will be built once funding is reached. Parishioners may still give general contributions toward the project of which can be given to honor a priest, father, brother or son. More >>