Liturgical Art

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Angel Window above Reconciliation Chapel door   Sanctuary Window outside Eucharistic Chapel  
The first new church for the parish of St. Columban stood on the hill on Broadway Street.  Built in 1891, it was our home for nearly 65 years.  Before the building was razed, parishioners were able to salvage these two windows which were restored by parishioners Rob & Teresa Weisgerber. 
 
The window above the font represents a vertical movement of water and spirit. The window behind the altar is a reflection on images from Scripture that refer to light, wind and spirit.
Eucharistic Hall

1. Transcending Obstacles
2. Shelter/Structure
3. Potential
4. Strength
5. Of the Heart
6. Circle of Life

 Day Chapel

Corporal acts of Mercy humanize our world, making it a gentler, kinder place to live. The river flowing through the windows, suggests that Corporal acts of Mercy, offered to others along life's path, are highly valued jewels of our legacy.
The windows were designed and fabricated by Loveland Artists Bob and Cindy Kessler to reflect the nature that surrounds the St. Columban community and the Spirit that resides within.
   
  Eucharistic Chapel windows designed and fabricated by Parishioners Rob & Teresa Weisgerber to honor our patron St. Columban, a Celtic monk.  The tree design is based on the Celtic Tree of Life.   The Tabernacle was designed by our liturgical design consultants and local enamel artist, Josiane Trageser.  Her design suggests the Tree of Life, and the nourishment, delight and life which God blesses us in Eucharist.
   
Last Supper carved of Olive wood was chosen by Fr. Terry Smith and a committee of parishioners on tour of the Holy Land in 1991.   Create in Me a Clean Heart Reconciliation Chapel Tapestry was designed and crafted for us by liturgical artist Sr. Paullette Kirschensteiner, H.M.  
The mural in the Nursery depicts children and animals of all races and countries, on the journey to the place where Jesus sits to welcome them.  It was designed and painted by former parishioner Jeffrey Ebbeler and his wife, Eileen.