Saint George's Anglican Church

This history is dedicated to The Ven. J.J. Alexander d.CN.L.

Who kindly consented to provide the information and to R. Douglas Murray Churh Organist and Choirmaster 1952 – 1978 who suggested such a history be compiled.

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:14

ST. GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH

MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK

The present St. George's Church was opened on Tuesday morning June 18, 1935, with a celebration bythe Rector, Rev. J.J. Alexander.

Since this beautiful building means so much to all of us who worship here, it was decided that we should ask Archdeacon Alexander to describe the windows in the Church telling why each was chosen, the scriptural thought behind, or reason for, each memorial window.

He suggested we start in the Chapel, for in the Chapel we have the two oldest windows anywhere in the building. They are the windows on either side of the Chapel Altar.

ST GEORGE'S ANGLICAN CHURCH WINDOW PLAN

WINDOWS IN THE CHAPEL

It was in the year 1873 that theo riginal St. George's Church burned. The morning after the fire,some ladies of the parish gathered small diamond panes of glass, as well as bits of fragment and broken glass, on the spot where the Chancel of the Church originally stood. These glass fragments were sent to a glass company in the city of Saint John. There they were pieced together into two windows, the windows that you now see on either side of the Chapel Altar. In the second St. George's Church these two windows were on the north side of the nave. Their present position in the sanctuary seems to be a very fitting place for these particular windows. The cluster grapes and the stocks of wheat suggest the bread and wine which Jesus used as symbols of His Flesh and Blood. They direct our thoughts to the events in the Upper Room,or remind us of the words of the apostle of the Gentiles, “As often as ye eat this bread and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till He Comes.” 1 Corinthyians 11:26.

You might be interested to know that a representative of the McCausland Co., who arranged many of the windows in the Church, was in Moncton in connection with the enlarging of our Chancel window. I asked him at the time if he would look over some of the windows in the Church and asked particularly about these two windows.   He examined them very carefully and turning to me said, “Those are burnt glass.”. Of course, knowing the history of the fire, I couldn't help but smile.

He went on to say the colour in the windows was put in there some way by fire but the art of making that type of window had been lost. He said, “These two windows are priceless. Don't let anyone ever remove them from their present position”. They are the only articles in the church from the first Church built in the Parish in 1852.

FIRST AND THIRD WINDOWS ON SOUTHSIDE OF THE CHAPEL

The two windows in the south side of the Chapel, one near the entrance and the other near the Altar rail, are in memory of William John Weldon and his wife, Laura JaneWeldon, and were given to the Church by their son, Douglas. Douglas'two sisters, Mrs. Alex Creighton and Daisy Weldon, were members of the Altar Guild and all three members of the family were present at the dedication of the windows. It was my privilege to dedicate them.

This window depicts the Resurrection Angel and the text, “The Angel said, He is not here, He is Risen”Luke 24:6. It is to the glory of God and in memory of Mr. Weldon.

The text, “The Angel said unto her,Fear not Mary”, Luke 1:30 depicts the Annunciation Angel announcing to Mary that she would be the Mother of the Christ. This window is to the glory of God and in memory of Mrs. Weldon.

The Annunciation Angel proclaims the humble beginning of our christian religion while the Resurrection Angel proclaims the fact that all that Jesus taught and did was vindicated by the fact that He rose again from the dead, which puts the Father's stamp of approval on everything that Jesus did and taught.

CENTER WINDOW OF THE CHAPEL

This window is in memory of Lynds Armstrong Piers who was one of our original choir boys. He as a marvelous little Scout and one of our first servers. I often took Lynds with me on trips out into the country, along with other Scouts.He was killed in action in the Second World War. I remember going to see his parents at the time and also some time after when they wished to put in a memorial window to their son. They wondered when I showed them the sketch of Christ with the Chalice if that would be suitable as a War Memorial. It seemed to me a most fitting memorial for one who had sacrificed his life in the War: Christ lifting the Chalice. Christ's Blood was shed for us and His legacy was peace to the world. Lynds, likewise, laid down his life for his friends in the world's struggle, which he hoped would bring peace and good will to our earth.

WINDOW OVER FONT IN THE CHAPEL

The window over the font at the back of the Chapel is in memory of Ellen Henry, the wife of the late James H. Henry, who was a manager with the T. Eaton Co. The Henrys were transferred here from Toronto when Eaton's opened in Moncton. Shortly before coming they had lost two children – boys around the ages of 11 and 12. One death was rather tragic. He was accidentally scalded and died as a result of the scald. After Mrs. Henry's death,when Mr Henry came to me and wanted to put a window behind the font,I realized at once why it was connected with the font. It was in memory of those two children. So I showed him this picture which you see in the window, Jesus with the children, with the text, “Suffer little children to come unto Me”, Mark 10:14. When Mr. Henry saw the picture he said, “It's exactly what I want”. Every time I look at this particular window I think of the faith of those two people who knew that their children were safe in the arms of Jesus.

WINDOW IN ENTRANCE TO THE CHAPEL

The window as the entrance of theChapel is in memory of Albert Bruce Cuthbertson. Bruce was drowned in Jones Lake when his car slipped on the ice. It was a very sad happening. He was one of our choir boys and a server at the Altar. Bruce played the trumpet, so his mother picked this particular window, the Angel of Gabriel, holding the trumpet as a memorial to Bruce. It is a fitting memorial to one of St. George's fine young boys.

This completes the windows in thissection of the Church

CHANCEL WINDOW IN THE CHURCH PROPER

The Chancel window is in memory of Jacob W. Binney who died in 1912 and was placed in the Church by his widow, Mrs. Binney.

The three center panels you will recognize, I think, as representing the lesson which we read on Trinity Sunday morning. Isaiah 6:1-3. “In the year King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and I lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings”. You will see the seraphim on the top, each having six wings. You'll note other Angels kneeling at the base casting their crowns and you'll see the three crowns before the Lord lifted up. These three center panels were the original Chancel window in the second St. George's Church which was taken down to make place for this Church. K It was far too small for the present Chancel of St.George's.

One of the side panels, together with a photograph of the whole window was sent by the corporation tothe McCausland Glass Co. of Toronto. They made a sketch of a larger window and when it was completed, it was returned to me for the approval of the Rector, Wardens, and Vestry. The sketch that cameback had in one of the side panels, the font and in the other, the Greek letters. It didn't seem to be at all fitting for the Chancelwindow. We already had the same thing in the west window of the Church. I gave it some consideration, considerable thought, and I wrote to the company suggesting that since the window represented Isaiah's vision, why not have the anthem sung by the seraphim in the two panels, dividing it. Thus you see, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of Hosts” on one side, and on the other, “The whole earth is full of His glory”, Isaiah 6:3. That was the song of the seraphimin Isaiah's vision. I suggested that they carry the vine, the symbol of Israel, up through and into the top of the window, so you see the vine going up through the text and the bunches of grapes at the top –a very lovely symbolism in the window, to be placed over the altar.“I am the Vine, ye are the branches”, said Christ, John 15:5. The vine also represents the communicant, or rather the branches do,while the vine, the bunches of grapes, the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ which we receive in Holy Communion.

The five bottom sections were putin as ventilators and they need no explanation. There's the cross in the two outside ones, the letters, Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, in the next two and in the center, the Chalice. So fitting– over the Altar.

WINDOWS ALONG THE SOUTH AISLE OF THENAVE

The pair of windows nearest theChancel are to the glory of God and in memory of Judge Bliss Botsfordand his wife, Jane Botsford.

The window in memory of Judge Botsfordshows Jesus sitting in the midst of the doctors both hearing them andasking them questions, St. Luke 2:46. That is the subject of thewindow and a very appropriate memorial to a wise benevolent Judge.

The window in memory of Mrs. Botsford,depicts Mary, the sister of Lazarus, sitting at the feet of Jesuswhich speaks for itself, a tribute to a very gracious church woman.

In the inscription, you will notethe word, “benefactor”. That word is well chosen in thisparticular memorial, for Judge Botsford gave to the Parish, and tothe Anglicans of Moncton, the land on which the Church and rectorywere built.

Judge Botsford was one of thefirst Wardens of St. George's Church. After that church wasdestroyed by fire, these windows were given by their descendants andplaced in the second St. George's Church. If for some reason, thechurch ever moved from this particular corner, the land would go tothe descendants of Judge Bliss Botsford and of his wife, JaneBotsford. This is recorded in the Deed held by the Church.

WINDOWS ALONG THE SOUTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

The center windows are in memory of Annie Adelia Thompson andFrances I. Jones. They are the children of Mr. And Mrs. Charles W.Jones. They would be relatives of former Mayor, Mr. Leonard Jones.These windows were in the second St. George's Church and werededicated in 1924, eight years before the Church was demolished.

The window in memory of Adelia Thompson shows the Blessed Mother ofour Lord standing at the cross looking up on her son dying upon theCross of Calvary.

The window in memory of Frances Jones depicts Christ as the GoodShepherd with the lamb.

I think that they speak to us of the faith of these two in theresurrection and of eternal life.

WINDOWS ALONG THE SOUTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

The first window in this aisle is in memory of Edith M.E. Pitfieldand was given in 1901 by her sister, Mrs. Gertrude McCully. It isSaint Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles.

I believe it was made by a glass company in the city of SaintJohn.

WEST WINDOW OF THE NAVE

The large window at the west end was in the nave of the Church thatwas demolished before the erection of the present building. It wasgiven by the members of the congregation and is not in memory of anyparticular person or group of people. L The four ventilators at thebottom were added and were made to harmonize with the rest of thewest windows. The colours in the window are very lovely and in orderfor one to see the real beauty of this window, one should dome in thethe Church in the late afternoon on a sunny day.

WEST WINDOWS OF THE NAVE

Elizabeth Anne Wheeler

John Wheeler

On either side of the west window there are two windows with anAngel on each. They were put in the Church by Mr. Ambrose Wheeler atthe time the Church was built, one in memory of Elizabeth AnneWheeler, the other in memory of John Wheeler, his parents. Both Mr.And Mrs. Wheeler died subsequently to the opening of this Church andafter their deaths, Mr. Wheeler had a brass plate placed under eachwindow, inscribed just with their names. I have lovely memories ofthese two kind, old people. The were Newfoundland church people andthey don't come any better than the Newfoundlanders. Both loved theChurch as did their son who built it.

WINDOWS ALONG NORTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

The first pair of windows on the north side of the nave were inthe second St. George's Church and they represent a very definiteperiod in the making of stained glass windows. They are differentfrom any other window in the Church. They are very beautiful andaccording to the expert who examined the windows, they are veryvaluable.

This window is in memory of William Stevens, one time member of St.George's Vestry. The figure in the window is St James the Apostle.

This window is in memory of Thomas W. Byers and this possibly isMary, the mother of St. James, and was given by his widow, Mrs.Florence Byers.

WINDOWS ALONG NORTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

The next memorial window is in memory of the boys of the congregationwho were killed during World War 1. You'll notice it is a stem oflilies surrounding a scroll bearing the name of each of the boys wholaid down their lives. I presume that the lily is to suggest theEaster Story, reminding us that these men who died share the fruitsof the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

WINDOWS ALONG NORTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

This window depicts St. George. It is in memory of Charles TupperBusby and was given by his two sisters, friends, and comrades. Charles Busby was killed in action in the South African War.

WINDOWS ALONG NORTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

The next two windows were placed in the Church by Mrs. Julia StuartHunter. They could really be passed as one memorial. The giantwindow is a beautiful representation of the Christmas Story. In theone we read “And the Word was made flesh”. If you examine themclosely you'll notice in the next one the words “And dwelt amongus” John 1:14. The first window shows the adoring shepherds, andthe other window, the Holy Family; the Blessed Virgin, St Joseph andthe Child, Jesus. Note the animals in the background, the manger,and very complete representation and lovely colours of the birth ofJesus. These windows are to the Glory of God and in loving memory ofWilliam E. and Mary Grace Hunter, husband and daughter of Mrs. JuliaStuart Hunter.

WINDOWS ALONG NORTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

This window is in memory of Edwyn Trevelyan Sayre Pentreathy who wasthe infant son of the Rev. Mr. Pentreath a former Rector of theParish 1874-1882, and Mrs. Pentreath. It is Jesus, our Lord, withthe lambs - “The Good Shepherd”. A very fitting memorial to oneof God's little ones. I wonder, did this window comfort the parents,reminding them of the words of Jesus “Suffer the little children tocome unto Me” Matthew 19:14.

WINDOWS ALONG NORTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

This window is in memory of Charles Sherwood Ewing Robertson, one ofthe Wardens of the Church when the present Church was opened. He wasa very faithful member of the Vestry throughout his whole life aftermoving from the city of Saint John to the Parish of Moncton. He wason the Vestry, served as Warden, served in other capacities, and onthe building committee. This is a very appropriate memorial - “Iam the Light of the World” John 8:12, because Charles Robertson didhis best to shed, both by his life and by his words, the light whichcame to the world with the coming of our Lord and Saviour.

WINDOWS ALONG NORTH AISLE OF THE NAVE

This window – The Choir Boy, is in memory of the organist, AlfredArmitage Woodhouse who served the Parish for 25 years./ Mr.Woodhouse came to Moncton from England. He met Mr. Joseph Wran atthe railway station. Joseph Wran was a member of St. George's Choir,also had been Warden, and was a member of the Vestry. He was arailway employee and got in conversation with Mr. Woodhouse. Helearned that Mr. Woodhouse was an organist. St. George's was, atthat time, without an organist, so Mr. Wran took him to the rectoryand introduced him to Canon Sisam. They had, apparently, known eachother in England. Mr. Woodhouse became the organist and servedfaithfully in the Parish. He was beloved by everybody, not only thepeople of St. George's Church, but throughout the City. - a kindlyEnglish gentleman. It seems so appropriate that the two associatedin the Church of St. George's for 25 years, should have a sort ofjoint memorial.

The Choir boy was from an etching of a boy chorister which I hadin my possession. When we were contemplating these memorials, Isent the etching to the McCausland Company. Mr. Woodhouse'sfavourite hymn was “O Come All Ye Faithful”. I suggested to themthat because of the long association with St. George's church, thetheme of the Christmas story expressed by “O Come Let Us Adore Him,Christ the Lord” should make a connecting link between the twowindows. The window depicting the choir boy has the words “O comeLet Us Adore Him, O Come Let Us Adore Him” and the window depictingthe ascension, which is in memory of Canon Sisam, has the words “ComeLet Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord”. I might also add when speakingof these two windows, that Mr. Woodhouse suggested that his son Johnplay the organ as his funeral service. Lk One hymn was “O Come AllYe Faithful”. I was with Mr. Woodhouse at the time of his deathand John came to me afterwards and said, “Dad wants me to play athis funeral but I don't think I can.” I said, “Oh John , I knowyou can and I know you will. Just forget it, but come into theChurch at the time of the funeral, go straight to the organ”. Johndid so and played beautifully and musically as his father always haddone.

It is always a joy to me to look upon these two windows and tothink of the life and service of these two Christian gentlemen. Wonderful to have them associated in death as well as in life.

PORCH WINDOWS

The two windows in the south side were given by the John AlexanderClub and are most appropriate for the Church porch. I like the word“porch”. It is an old English word for the entrance of a Church.So many of these newfangled words that they use in connection withso much connected to the Church seem meaningless to me – nohistory. Looking at these two windows, in one is the text “Let thyPriests be clothed with righteousness” and in the other “And letthy Saints sing with joyfulness”, Psalm 132:9.

I think that the priest should read those words every time hecomes into Church and that the congregation should read the other“let the Saints...”, because they are the saints according to theNew Testament. If they read this as they come in the Church as asthey go out of the Church, perhaps they would show forth theirthankfulness for the wonderful Saviour and for the beautiful Churchin which to worship.

WINDOW OVER THE CHURCH DOOR

The final and last window to be erected in the Church is over themain entrance with the inscription “To the Glory of God and inLoving Memory of Amborse Wheeler 1885 – 1962, given by his wife andfamily”. In very lovely and vivid colours – you see our patronSaint, Saint George, keeling in prayer, keeping his vigil on thenight before his investiture. Note the helmet, the sword and theshield – the helmet of salvation, the sword of the spirit, and theshield of faith. Ephesians 6:10-18. The text on the left side is“Watch ye: stand fast in the faith” 1 Corinthians 16:13 and onthe right side, note the words of Jesus, “My House is a House ofPrayer” Luke 19:46. This window has a definite message for all whoenter here and is worthy of a close study. It seems to me a veryfitting memorial to Mr. Wheeler both in subject matter and in it'sposition over the Church entrance. He served the Church faithfullyas Warden, Vestry man, and as the contractor who built this House ofGod; he served the Parish well. Through Mr. Wheeler's personaleffort we have a stone Church in place of brick. The specificationscalled for brick because the congregation did not feel they couldafford stone. Mr. Wheeler contacted a Mr. Smith, the owner of aquarry in Shediac, who offered to give him, if he got the contract,stone in the place of brick at the same price. We have Mr. Wheelerto thank for this and also for the enlarging of the Chancel window. His special hymn was, “We Love the Place, O God, Wherein ThineHonour Dwells” and I am sure that he had reason to love thisparticular House of God in which he put so much time and so muchthought and to which he gave such faithful service.

We love the place, O God, Wherein thine honour dwells; The joy ofthine abode All earthly joy excels. Hymn 466

The history of these memorial windows was given by The VenerableArchdeacon J.J. Alexander in May 1976.

WINDOW EAST END OF THE LADIES PARLOUR

This window was dedicated August 29, 1993 in memory of Mrs. Jean E.Balloch, given by her family.

Karen (Balloch) Tremblay, daughter, designed the window whichshows sunlight shining through the descending dove in full flight.

The dove is a universal symbol of peace and love. This dove isrepresentative of the Holy Spirit coming down to earth: Galations5:22-23. The background lines form a cross, so you have the hope ofthe dove and strength of the cross.

THE ELEVATOR PROJECT

2000 – 2001

The following is an extract from the minutes of the September 18,2000 Vestry Meeting held at the Rectory, 266 Weldon street, Moncton:

Report from the elevator committee -

Asa result of the September 11^th,Congregation Meeting and their recommendation to the Corporation thatwe proceed with the elevator project at a meeting following thecongregational meeting,

“It was moved by Ray Joudry and seconded by Robert Rothwellthat we proceed with the elevator project at a cost of $190,000.00plus HST.” Motion carried.

The contract was awarded to Tricor Development Ltd. Of Monctonwith tony Staples to oversee the projection. Completion date set forFebruary 2001.

Approval has been received from the Heritage Board. Finalapproval has been requested from the diocese of Fredericton andconstruction will begin upon receipt of same.

April 8, 2001. - Palm Sunday

The elevator is now complete and is open for use. There is anintercom installed a the new Queen Street entrance. K The door isunlocked on Sundays. The elevator has tone bells and the numbers inbraille on the buttons to accommodate the seeing impaired.

September 23, 2001

The Blessing of the new Church windows was given by the Rector,The Reverend Canon D.E. Mercer at the 10:00 am Service.

“Almighty God, who hast called us out of darkness into thymarvelous light mercifully accept our offering of these windows,which we dedicate to beautify the place of thy sanctuary, in honourof him whom thou hast given to be a light to lighten the Gentiles,Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord.”

December 2, 2001

The Blessing of the new addition was given by Bishop WilliamHockin, Bishop of Fredericton, at the 10:00 a.m. Service.

“The love of Christ has gathered us into one, let us fear andlove Christ our God; where charity and love are, there is God.”

EAST WINDOW IN PORCH

This window honours Saint George who is the patron saint of England. Saint George stands for the victory in Christ of good over evil. Thecanopy at the top represents the Kingdom of Heaven. Saint George isdressed as a Roman soldier of the period and is seen doing battlewith the dragon that represents evil. The clasp that holds SaintGeorge's cape in place has on it a red cross. This cross is hissymbol. It represents his Christian witness. He is able to bevictorious over the dragon only by the power and grace of Christ.

This window comes from Schella Glass Studio and is given to theGlory of God and in loving memory of George T. and Blanche K.Leighton by Jean and Keith Leighton and their family.

SOUTH WINDOW IN PORCH

This window commemorates the life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary. Thecanopy at the top of the window represents the Kingdom of Heaven. Wesee Elizabeth dressed in a very simple garment to illustrate herhumility. She holds in her right hand the basket with the loves ofbread being transformed into roses. Bread for the poor, roses forthe miracle and the purity of her heart. Behind her on the bench wesee the royal robe and the crown of a queen that she has set aside. In her left hand we see the robe of the Franciscan third Order. Oneither side of Elizabeth in the banding by her head we see two morecrowns. Her symbol is three crowns, the first because she was bornto a royal house, the second because she became a queen by marriage,the third because she is now by her obedience to Christ, a Saint.

This window comes from Schella Glass Studio and is the generousgift of Claudia and Robert Radford and their family. It is given inmemory of Thomas Baden and Jean Marion (Graves) Radford and to theGlory of God.

SOUTH WINDOW IN PORCH

This window is given to commemorate the life of Saint Hugh ofLincoln. The canopy at the top of the window represents the Kingdomof Heaven. Beneath the canopy we see the bishop himself dressed infull Episcopal Eucharistic Vestments holding his pastoral staff andgiving his blessing. On the left we see the monastery that hefounded and left to become the bishop of Lincoln. On the Bishop'sright we see a Jew. He represents the Jews Hugh protected and thepoor of his Diocese for whom he had such love and care. At thebishop's feet we see the child who represents the children Hughenjoyed so often having left the councils of the King. Finally onthe right we see the famous tame swan that followed the blessedBishop wherever he went in Lincoln.

This beautiful work of art comes to us from Schella Glass Studioand is the generous gift of Pat Crossman, Diane Mugridge and theirfamilies. It is given in memory of their parents, Owen and DorothyBranscombe and to the Glory of God.

WEST FRONT DOOR – LEFT

The left window is dedicated to the Glory of God and in Loving Memoryof Ralph M. Steeves (1925 – 2000), A Loving Child of God.

The glass itself depicts Saint Gabriel in the left side of thepanel. Gabriel is one of the Archangels who are entrusted as amessenger on a number of occasions in the New Testament. He is sentto Zachariach to foretell the birth of Saint John the Baptist5. Itis Gabriel who visits the Blessed Virgin at the Annunciation. Healso warns both Joseph and Wise Men of the impending danger from KingHerod.

In the center in the same panel we see the Blessed Virgin Maryholding roses, one of the traditional flowers, while about her feetwe see the other flower that is her symbol, the lily. In thisdepiction we see Mary as a much older woman. She is marked with thethe sorrow that Saint Simeon tells her that she will suffer becauseof her Son, our Saviour.

Next to Saint Mary we see Saint Martin of Tours. He was asoldier who gave up the life of a soldier that he might fight forChrist. The window depicts an event in his life. Here he isoffering a beggar a part of his cloak. After he as given the beggarthe gift he recognizes him as our Lord. Such should be the joy ofcharity in our lives that we see Christ in the lives of others.

WEST FRONT DOOR – RIGHT

In the right hand door in the glass, which is dedicated to the Gloryof God and in Loving Memory of George Arthur Douglas (1904-1999) andAlexis Saunders (Cliff) Douglas (1907-2002) given by John Lingley, wesee on the right the Archangel Michael. Michael is the warriorprince that we meet in the Book of Daniel and in the Book of theRevelations of Saint John. It is he who leads the angels of God inthe great battle that drove Satan out of Heaven. Next to Michael wesee Mary of Magdala. It is Mary who washed our Lord's feet and isaccepted by him, although she has been up to this point aprostitute. As Saint John tells us, because of the love that Christshows her, she repents. Together with Mathew and her brotherLazareth they open their home to Christ. It is important to rememberthat she is the first witness to the Resurrection and it is Mary whocarries this wonderful news to the Apostles.

Finally in the third panel we see Alban who as a Roman soldiergives shelter to a Christian priest. This act of kindness costs himhis life. He is the Proto-Martyr of England. The great Cathedral ofSaint Alban stands on the sight of his martyrdom. His death in thethird century makes him the earliest know martyr in England.

We give thanks to the Almighty God and to those who have giventhese gifts. These wonderful gifts add to the beauty of this holyplace. The lives of the Saints depicted in these doors should helpus see that the struggles in this life, if embraces with the love ofGod, will strengthen us. The lives of the Saints call out to us tolove Christ and serve him. Let us pray that we will do that verything every day of our lives.