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The next window depicts Mary and Joseph and Jesus in the carpenter's shop
outside their home. Note the book of Scripture behind Jesus laying at the foot of Mary. The child is shaping a small cross, symbolizing the fact that even the Child Jesus accepts his cross. The fleur-de-lis motif -reminding us of the Trinity -- appears in the halo around the head of Jesus. Also note the two turtle doves on the roof. These remind us of the day when Jesus was presented and dedicated in the temple. Two turtle doves were the gift of the poor. This window is dedicated to Anthony Battistella.
The final window on this side is in the north eastern entrance foyer It is in what used to be the Church's original baptistery. This is a more recent window, and it was not executed by Mayer and Company. If you study the window, you can easily see that it is done in a different style and does not equal the quality of the German artists. This window depicts the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. The Latin phrase "Ecce Agnus Dei" (behold the Lamb of God) appears once again. This window was dedicated to the Hale family
As we cross the back of the Church heading west, we see another window dedicated by the Children of Mary. This window is special to the parish family, for it depicts Mary as Our Lady of the Gulf. She holds the child Jesus in her lap and cares for him. Both Mary and Jesus watch over us and protect us. Their eyes are lowered as they look down upon us. The angel to Our Lady's left holds a ribbon which proclaims her title: Our Lady of the Gulf, pray for us.
Immediately below, we see the Church as it was first planned. The domes, however, were never added. Depicted are the old rectory, the Church, and former St. Joseph's Academy for girls. The Gulf waters fill the lower part of the picture and the oak trees and grass that were once in front of the church but were eaten away either by nature and/or the forces of progress in the building of streets and sidewalks.
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