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The next window depicts Jesus appearing to Mary, his mother, after the resurrection. Note the position of submission of Mary to her risen son as he carries the banner of victory over death and emerges fully alive. In the banner in the center of the cross, we once again see the passion flower. It is surrounded by the cross, and the cross is surrounded by white. This is the joy of victory over death. Note also the dogwood at the feet of Jesus. Dogwood is another symbol of the resurrection.
The whole window reminds us that we who share in Jesus' death through baptism, we will also share in his resurrection. The window is dedicated to the mother of Ernest J. Leonhard.
The next window near the door depicts the Coronation of Mary as Queen of heaven and earth. This is conveyed by the presence of the trinity who acknowledge Mary as co-redemptrix of the human race. Notice the city of Jerusalem pictured below.
The window is dedicated to the Hugo Hoffman Family.
This window was badly damaged by Hurricane Katrina but was restored by Sisters of St. Joseph Architectural Studio, St. Augustine, FL.
Above the door - on the west side of the church beside the Blessed Mother’s altar - is a window depicting a theology which was popular at the time that the windows were designed and constructed. It is a theology which is not appropriate in today's time, and I think that you will understand what I mean after I have explained the scene. In the window, Mary is depicted as receiving Holy Communion. Here is Mary who brought Jesus into the world. It is somewhat ridiculous to depict that same Mary as receiving the body of Christ in Holy Communion.
Postscript:
From the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, we arise to restore our church to its original * beauty where generations have come to worship and be nourished in their faith journey through life.
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