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Several hundred Catholic faithful fill Holy Family Cathedral for “Eucharistic Exposition and Process
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September 22, 2014In 2012, to secure our treasured heritage from rain damage the old deteriorating slate roof was replaced with a copper roof. In addition, a new drainage system has been built on the west side of the Church to divert the running rain water away from the basement of the Church.
Repairs needed to the exterior of the Church:
The cracking exterior stone walls
are in need of tuckpointing.
Close up of
damaged exterior
window sill.
ST. MARY?S RESTORATION FUND
Our Church is a sign of the faith tradition that has inspired parishioners and visitors alike for many years. Matícka Praha is in need of restoration. The target date for the completion of this project is August 15, 2015, the 160th Anniversary of the erection of the parish and the 120th Anniversary of the present Church building.
The Restoration Fund is set up to afford parishioners and benefactors of the parish the opportunity to be a part of this historic event.
We ask you to prayerfully consider making a donation. You may choose a two-year payment plan, give a one-time gift, or make a donation towards an item of your choice in memory of a loved one. The estimated cost of the restoration project will be determined when all the bids are submitted.
Antique chandelier to be restored.
The walls of the Church will be painted. The beautiful ceiling and other works of art will be left intact.
MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITIESThe Pews
The Book of Memory
A polished solid brass book, the Book of Memory will have the names of donors in these categories.
Category I ? $10,000 and above
Category II ? $7,500 to $9,999
Category III ? $5,000 to $7,499
Category IV ? $2,500 to $4,999
All donations are tax-deductible as provided by law and will be acknowledged in writing.
Donations
You may make your donation at the replica model of the Chancel on the side altar using the designated envelope, by contacting Fr. Gabriel at 361-596-4674, or at St. Mary?s Church, 821 FM 1295, Flatonia, TX 78941.
Do please pick up a complimentary brochure to help you in the planning of your gift.
Thank you for your generosity. May God bless you.
Fr. Gabriel ? Parochial Administrator
The beautiful handcrafted oak pews are deteriorating and are in bad repairs. These pews cannot be duplicated or replaced. To preserve this rich heritage in fine wood each pew will be taken apart, hand stripped, repaired, refinished and reupholstered.
Other Repairs
The green floor tiles will be taken out of the nave and the original long-leaf pine wood floor underneath will be sanded down and finished.
The present Romex wiring is a fire hazard. All the circuits will be in conduit for commercial application and concealed underneath the Church.
New pendant light fixtures will be installed in the nave.
A New Public Address System will be installed.
Our Church has three large bells and a small rope pulled bell. The three large bells will be automated and programmed to ring the Angelus, the Hour Strike, the Funeral Toll, and the Call to Worship. The bells when repaired will be heard miles away pealing in praise of God.
The Stained Glass Windows
In the past multiple repair works have been undertaken on the windows to address the bowing of the windows. Failed paint, broken and mis-matched replacement glass applied to the kiln-fired details on the windows are indications that the windows are in decline. The stained glass windows need to be restored.
Restoration work to be done.- Remove the stained glass panels.
- Repair the rotten window sills.
- Conserve or replace all the broken glass.
- Cut new glass to match the original existing glass.
- Repaint and kiln-fire all the missing details.
- Re-lead and cement panels, and apply new reinforcement bars to match the original bars.
- Install restored stained glass into newly built wood frame as original.
- Repaint the wood window frames.
This process will restore the stained glass windows to their original setting configuration.
Preserving
Our Spiritual Heritage
Restoring Matícka Praha
St. Mary?s Church, Praha, Texas
With new copper roof
Chancel Restoration/Renovation
The replica features a new Altar of Sacrifice,
a replica of the Original Pulpit and the Communion Rail.
- Remove the stained glass panels.