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Our parish is proud to have been able to artfully and
liturgically reincorporate into our church the two communion rails which once
graced the entrance to our sanctuary. The first communion rail was made of wood
and was curved to fit the curved steps. This rail was in place until the 1940's.
After World War II, Father Reker asked for donations from the "boys"
who came home from the war. It was at this time the "new" rail made of
brass and marble was purchased and installed. The original rail has been
refashioned into prie dieux for the bride and groom. The presider's chair is
also fashioned from this rail. The bronze and marble rail has been installed in
front of the grave of Father Helias, our founder. The two gates from this rail
have also been refashioned into kneelers.
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