On Holy Thursday, April 5, we will trace the footsteps of Jesus as we embark on the Seven Church Pilgrimage. Join us for a prayer-filled evening as we visit 7 churches in our area. Two Stations of the Cross will be prayed in each church along with scripture and song. A booklet will be given to each participant with information about the churches we’ll be visiting. The Seven Church Pilgrimage is a prayerful and spiritual way to begin the Easter Triduum. The “Holy Doors” pictured here adorn the front of the first church on the Pilgrimage. This parish was founded in 1869 by German immigrants who had settled in the area. On August 15, 1869 the cornerstone was laid, and on May 1, 1870 the new church was dedicated. Nearly 100 years later, in 1960, the building caught fire and was eventually torn down. Plans for a new church began, and in 1971 ground was broken to build a new structure. Now, 41 years later, the church exists as part of a merged group of 3 churches to form a parish that serves a large area west of the city. Because of it’s “high” location, its bells can be heard for miles on Sunday mornings as it stands as a witness to the faith. Can you guess the name of the church? E-mail your answers to vambrose@verizon.net.
