Fr. Krizner shared a bit of history with the parish this past weekend. St. Colette is unique in the fact that so many of its statues and artifacts were acquired from closed parishes around the diocese. The statues of Mary and Joseph, along with the baptismal font and iron gates that used to enclose it were from St. Benedict’s Church in Cleveland. “After having a Canadian craftsman well versed and knowledgeable in statues and art said that these treasures are without a double "‘priceless.’”
The statues and font have always been located in the baptistry since St. Colette Church was built. The iron gates, however, used to be located in the atrium breezeway leading to the parish office, which then became the Lily Ann Grace Gift Shop. When remodeling began through Project Endeavor, the gates were moved to storage in the basement. Perplexed about this notion, Fr. Krizner sawt a solution to give them a place well-deserving of their history, magnificence, and the reverence that they emulate. Fr. found that perfect area in the holiest place of the church, the sanctuary tabernacle. He thought it was befitting to revere and accentuate the tabernacle’s holiness all while leaving the gates “open” to reflect the message of Christ’s love for all. These gates that once opened the way for catechumens to enter the faith, now offer the faithful the constant reminder of Christ’s invitation to receive him in the Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the Sacrament of Love; It signifies Love, It produces love. The Eucharist is the consummation of the whole spiritual life. ~ St. Thomas Aquinas