"In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit." Eph 2:21-22

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"Now, my son, the Lord be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the Lord your God, as he said you would." 1 Chronicles 22:11 All photos courtesy of Jeff Broome Photography, March and April 2007.

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"Now, my son, the Lord be with you, and may you have success and build the house of the Lord your God, as he said you would." 1 Chronicles 22:11 All photos courtesy of Darlene Price, June 2007.

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Following this year's parish school 8th grade Baccalaureate Mass and then again on Father's Day, parish families were given an opportunity to "write a message to God" on one of the steel studs that will be used in construction of our new church. Hundreds of children, teens, and adults (including the Sisters of the Cross) took advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to become part of history. For many years to come they and their families will know that their messages have become part of the structure and a very real reminder of their closeness to God. The photos below (courtesy of Jeff Broome Commercial Photography) give an idea of the depth of feeling and prayerful expression in the messages written on the over forty studs that are now part of our new church. Some of the studs are included in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and others will soon become part of the walls and structures in the worship space. This was indeed a very memorable experience for all who participated.

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