St. Eugene’s, the Cathedral
parish in the Diocese of Santa Rosa, is trying to raise funds for a renovation
of the sanctuary of the cathedral. A “go-fund-me” page has been set up for that
purpose. Go here for more
information and/or to make a donation. The Bishop of the Diocese of Santa Rosa is Bishop Robert F. Vasa, who seems to be making some strides into the tradition-minded sphere. (I am happy about that!) The contact who gave me this information also informs me that Santa Rosa has at least one solidly tradition-minded seminarian.
Apparently, a high altar,
baldachino, and altar rail have been purchased from a church that was scheduled
for demolition in Philadelphia, PA. The pieces have been brought to Santa Rosa and await
installation. They are perfect for offering the Traditional Latin Mass - which is
offered each Sunday at St. Eugene’s in addition to Mass in the Ordinary Form.
Here are a couple of photos from
the “Go Fund Me” site:
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The Rector of St. Eugene's parish with the high altar
that has been purchased and is ready for installation.
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| The altar awaits re-assembly! |
This seems like a project worthy of support by those who wish to
see an increase of awe and reverence in the Mass, inspired in part by the
beauty of the sanctuary where the liturgy is celebrated. The
fund-raising site has these concluding paragraphs:
Would
you like to be a part of this ongoing effort to recover this “mystical element”
within the liturgy and architecture? The Church has been returning to such
venerable practices as the use of Latin, chant and incense during the Holy
Mass. Establishing a sense of awe through such tangible means has also helped
to restore a sense of the sacred within our church.
We want to give our best to God. We want to uplift the minds and hearts of those who worship here; for this is where heaven touches earth. Please help us make this a reality! Thank you and may the Lord bless you for your prayers and generosity.
We want to give our best to God. We want to uplift the minds and hearts of those who worship here; for this is where heaven touches earth. Please help us make this a reality! Thank you and may the Lord bless you for your prayers and generosity.
Visit http://www.gofundme.com/mbnqv0 for
more photos and information.