Around Each
Corner
The original courtyard floor was white
cement as pictured here. Now we have
newly stained flooring, which roots all
our materials to the earth. Israel saw a
The Baptism of Jesus
vital link among earth, people and God.
by John in the Jordan
The Plantings soften the view,
delighting the eye and nourishing
hummingbirds and butterflies: Major
Wheeler Honeysuckle, Double Knock
Out Red Roses and Blue Dress
Grandiflorums.
River
Jesus was baptized, He came
up from the water and behold,
the heavens were opened for
Him, and He saw the Spirit of
God descending like a dove and
coming upon Him. And a voice
came from the heavens, saying,
“This is my beloved Son, with
whom I am well pleased.”
Mosaic
The mosaic is placed above the
rivulet leading to the waterfall.
W
ThE P R A Y T H A T Y O U R
EXPERIENCE IN THE
COURTYARD WILL BRING YOU
CLOSER TO THE LORD.
COURTYARD
Dedication June 9, 2013
Following 10:30 am Sunday Mass
SAINT
KATHARINE
One Peter Drive
DREXEL
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(717) 697-8716
CHURCH
www.skdparish.com
“The art and
materials reflect
Father Stephen D. Weitzel
the Spirit of
God.”
Fir
e
Water
Wood and
“Come Aside and Rest Awhile,” said Jesus.
Stone
Saint Dominic
Waterfall
The waterfall begins at the foundation of the
As impressive as the sight of the courtyard is the
The Stations of the Cross are constructed of
immediate and profound effect of sound from
white marble and gold mosaic tiles. All are
cascading water in our waterfall. Blocking out all
framed beautifully by cut black marble. These
distracting sounds of passing cars, locomotives
materials call to mind the purity of Christ’s
and other mechanical sounds, the living water
gratuitous love, the gold of His Kingship, and the
draws one into Kairos time with God.
shadow of the cross that touched Him from His
birth.
church and deepens as it enters the pool. In
The pergola sheltering the Holy Family is wooden
Ezekiel 47 we read of water flowing from the
like Christ’s cross. The formal statues of Christ
The large white crucifix is the central focus of our
base of the Temple, which begins as a mere
welcoming all to Him, with Mary and Joseph
prayer space. When one enters, one sees this
trickle but becomes a river too deep to swim.
contrast beautifully with the mosaic just behind,
striking piece, framed by beautiful red and
Jesus fulfills this prophesy as water flowed
which came from the country of Lebanon. The
blackened bricks. Here is the center of our faith,
from His side upon the cross, becoming the
statues, stations and crucifix came from a
the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
great river of Baptism.
consolidated church in the Allentown Diocese.
The Stations of the Cross are constructed of
white marble and gold mosaic tiles. All are
framed beautifully by cut black marble. These
materials call to mind the purity of Christ’s