Denver Catholic

9 DENVER CATHOLIC | MAY 26-JUNE 8, 2018 to beautify our Church, not because it was bad, but because we could benefit from even a better process of beauti- fication and some improvements that ultimately would help us glorify God more and more," he said. In gratitude for the abundance of blessings the parish has received through its faithful parishioners in its more than 100 years, the pastor saw this project as a "grace upon grace," under- standing that there is always room for greater love and piety. "This is possible thanks to the gen- erosity of parishioners," Father Cardó said. "It was a long process of discern- ment with [them] and with the archi- tects from Intervention Design Group, who are very, very good." Knowing about the project, Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect for the Congrega- tion of Divine Worship, wrote a unique letter to Father Cardó and the parish community saying, "How beautiful [the dedication] must be, knowing your love for the liturgy!... invoking Almighty God's blessing upon you and the entire community of Holy Name, especially as you worship the Lord with even greater reverence in your remodeled church." After months of celebrating Mass at the renewed parish hall, parishioners awaited with "excitement" and "great expectation" the dedication of the new altar and the blessing of the renovated church. JUNE 22-JULY 4 N E N ZACH WILLIAMS WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHAIN BREAKER FEAR IS A LIAR OLD CHURCH CHOIR FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF EVENTS AND TICKETS: GREELEYSTAMPEDE.ORG 970-356-7787 FAITH & FAMILY $ 30/ $ 40 ADD FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT TO PACKAGE FOR ONLY $ 20 DARIUS RUCKER DUSTIN LYNCH AARON WATSON SAMMY KERSHAW, COLLING RAYE & AARON TIPPIN 2018 SUPERSTARS SERIES SOME OF THE CHURCH'S NEW ELEMENTS AND THEIR MEANING: Altar: The "simple, yet beautiful" marble altar will contain relics of six great Catholic saints, who will inter- cede for the parish: Augustine, Fran- cis Xavier, Vincent de Paul, Therese of Lisieux, Maria Goretti and Pius X. Chancel area: The blue and red are taken from the beautiful Crucifix of Jesus High Priest, which highlights that the sacraments come from the cross. The background includes the symbols "HIS," which is the Holy Name of Jesus, along with garden elements, as a reminder that the Liturgy is a renewed paradise. Ceiling: The ceiling of the chancel area and the four panels on top of the altar are blue and contain crosses. This serves as a reminder that a church on earth is the house of God and that through the Liturgy, we are in touch with the heavenly reality, participating in the Liturgy of Heaven. Bricks: This solid material connects the whole church, outlining its unity and the unity of the people of God. Threshold: The threshold from the nave to the sanctuary points to their unity and continuity, but also to the distinction between them. The sanctuary is the Holy of Holy's, so it is distinguished from the rest of the Church through this symbol and others, such as the marble and tile. Floor: The new floor contains sym- bolic elements — crosses and dia- monds — which give the church a sense of direction, pointing to the presence of Christ in the sanctuary. Tiles: Three unique tiles will be placed in the church: the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the back, the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the middle and the Trinity in the front. This explains that from Mary we go to Jesus and, through Jesus, to the mystery of God. Steps: The verse "At the name of Jesus every knee shall bend" is divided and painted on the three steps. Though not visible from the back, a church communicates symbolically, and some elements reveal themselves the closer a person approaches them. Baptistry: The new baptistry allows for a procession to the altar. It has a blue ceiling, because there we become children of God, and octagons and crosses on the floor. The octagon symbolizes the eighth day, the New Creation through baptism, and the cross stresses the origin of baptism.

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