MOM 2006 journal for pdf.pmd - University of Michigan-Flint
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Against the back wall <strong>of</strong> the church there are stained glass windows, all depicting vines and<br />
branches representative <strong>of</strong> Jesus’ teaching that believers derive life and fruitfulness from Christ.<br />
In front <strong>of</strong> each window there is a wooden pedestal, atop which is mounted a small wooden<br />
carving. Each <strong>of</strong> these simple carvings represents one <strong>of</strong> the Stations <strong>of</strong> the Cross.<br />
Until 1998, the church only had one small statue set against the far left wall <strong>of</strong> the church.<br />
Now, there are four statuary areas. The members themselves voted on the specific shrines to be<br />
displayed. They chose a statue <strong>of</strong> St. Elizabeth - known <strong>for</strong> founding the first public Catholic<br />
school in the United States, a statue <strong>of</strong> St. Therese – a young girl known <strong>for</strong> her “little way” a<br />
way <strong>of</strong> life that relied on small daily sacrifices instead <strong>of</strong> great deeds, a portrait <strong>of</strong> the Venerable<br />
Solanus Casey - a local man in the first stages <strong>of</strong> sainthood who is known <strong>for</strong> his work with the<br />
poor, and finally the Holy Couple – a unique statue <strong>of</strong> Jesus and Mary embracing one another.<br />
Surrounding each <strong>of</strong> the shrines are vigil candles. Interestingly enough, there is no image or<br />
picture <strong>of</strong> God in St. Cyprian Church as there is in the mural <strong>of</strong> St. Patrick Church.<br />
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