Church Windows
St. Mary's Church Windows
On the First Friday of Every Month
St. Anthony's Church Hosts
The Two Hearts Prayer Vigil
Masses at 7PM & 10PM
Memoriam Windows
Inserted over the clear, glass, panels of the windows in St. Mary's Catholic Church are exquisitely, hand-crafted, stained-glass, panels. Each of the windows in St. Mary's Catholic Church have a powerful biblical image of a saint or angel in stained-glass. The chosen saint or angel is representative of the individual they memorialize.
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The first stained glass window in St. Mary’s
Catholic Church is in honor of Alton Pardee Lawson, Sr. (born
6-28-44 deceased 8-5-05). The
window is a full-length realistic view of St. Michael the Archangel.
It was designed and built by Alton’s daughter-in-law, Robin Lawson
with assistance from Alton’s son, Kenneth Lawson of Richmond, VA.
Alton’s son-in-law, Terry Bates built the frame for the window and
installed the window with the assistance of Alton Lawson, Jr. and
Donna Lawson Bates (son and daughter to Alton, Sr.). Alton, Sr. had
a devotion to St. Michael the Archangel and was known to pray the
Prayer to St. Michael frequently. Alton’s family donated this window
to the church with a celebration Mass and blessing of the window.
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The second stained glass window in St. Mary’s
Catholic Church was in honor of Frank Clay. The
window is a full-length abstract version of St.
Mary.
 The
window was designed and built by the Frank’s son
and daughter in-law, James and Mary Alice Clay.
In addition, Ronald and Rita Jo Porter helped to
build this window. Martha Clay, widow of Frank
Clay, chose the design of Mary for this window.
James Clay built the frame and installed the
window. |
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The third stained glass window in St. Mary’s
Catholic Church is in honor of Rose Mary Dedulonus Lawson (born
1-10-24 deceased 11-28-07). The window is a full-length realistic
depiction of the Madonna with the Christ child in her arms.
 This
window was designed and built by Rose’s daughter-in law, Robin
Lawson with assistance from Rose’s son, Kenneth Lawson of Richmond,
VA. Rose’s son-in law, Terry Bates built the frame for the window
and installed the window with the assistance of Donna Lawson Bates,
daughter to Rose. Rose had a deep devotion to the Madonna and the
Christ child. Rose kept a rosary with her at all times and prayed
the rosary daily. Rose’s family donated this window to the church
with a celebration Mass and blessing of the window. |
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The fourth stained glass windows in St. Mary’s Catholic Church was donated by the Jacobe/Teasley families. Jason Teasley and Genevieve Lally-Knuth designed, built and installed the windows and frames for this windows depicting the abstract design of the Angel of Day. |
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The fifth stained glass windows in St. Mary’s Catholic Church was donated by the Jacobe/Teasley families. Jason Teasley and Genevieve Lally-Knuth designed, built and installed the windows and frames for this windows depicting the abstract design of the Angel of Night. |
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The sixth stained glass window in St. Mary’s
Catholic Church is in honor of the
Krenik-Blaschko families and was donated by
Father Bob Krenik.
 The
window is a full length depiction of St. Joseph
and was designed and built by Robin and Kenneth
Lawson of Richmond, VA. Terry Bates built the
frame for the window and installed the window
with the assistance of Donna Lawson Bates.
Father Bob had a devotion to St. Joseph, the
foster father of Jesus. He was especially drawn
to St. Joseph’s work as a carpenter and the
stained glass window reflects this aspect of St.
Joseph’s life. Father Bob, who was very sick
during the production of the window, was able to
view the pictures of the stained glass window as
it was being made. He put his stamp of approval
on the window before his passing. A celebration
Mass and blessing of the window was attended by
members of the Krenik and Blaschko families.
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Source of Information
The information for these windows was graciously provided by Donna and Terry Bates. Photographs by Denise Gabriele.
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