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Our Historic Stained Glass Windows
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Photography by Carol McOmber
History compiled by Geraldine Snelgrove - Grace Church Historiographer
TE DEUM
(3 panel window over altar)
The Willet Stained Glass Studios, Inc.
10 East Moreland Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Consecrated Easter Day, March 31, 1991; dedicated on All Saints Day, November 3, 1991. ($10,000)
In memory of Robert Craig Young - given by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Young
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Small window in Sacristy
Contains symbols of the Holy Eucharist, a chalice and host and wheat and grapes.
From the design and manufacture of Wippell Mowbray Church Furnishing, Ltd. ($1,500); protector ($150)
Installed August 17, 1982; Dedicated November 21, 1982
In memory of John T. Clark, Jr. and Richard R. Lockhead from families and friends.
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A representation of Faith - Anchor at top - Hope
Red robed figure - Book in left hand and cross. Book - Faith, based on the Teachings in the Bible; Cross - Faith, based on life; Chalice in right hand - Faith, based on Spiritual help from Sacrament.
From the design and manufacture of Alphonse Frederick of Brooklyn
Initials ATP in window (In Memoriam)
(Anna Theresa Phelps - mother of Walter)
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Resurrection - Good Shepard
Upper panel - Peter and Mary Magdalene with John in background at empty tomb
Lower panel - James and John - 1st Disciples, Fisherman, 3 lambs and the good Shepard.
Inscription under window "I am the Resurrection and the life because I live ye shall live also."
In memory of Hezekiah Bradley Loomis, Born February 21, 1809 - Died June 19, 1878.
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St. Francis of Assisi - birds and animals he loved and cared for - Franciscan Order.
From the design and manufacture of Wippell Mowbray Church Furnishing Ltd., Cathedral Yard, Exeter, England ($2,000)
Dedicated April 2, 1977 (Palm Sunday)
In memory of 34 departed |
oldest window: 1867
(On Gospel side of Nave),
Woman - dress - rose red, robe - gold, head dress - white (purity)
Woman's eyes turned up - awe and worship in the temple
In Memoriam FB FBL SML
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Small window in Narthex
Symbols of Baptism - Holy dove in window, escalloped shell with droplets of water to the font (a replica of the baptismal font in the church)
Installed August 17, 1982 - Dedicated November 21, 1982 ($1,500); protector ($150).
In memory of Marie L. Blake, Frank W. Collins, Jr. and Vartan Makhitarian from families and friends. |
St. Cecilia
The patron Saint of Music, holding harp and at the foot of window is a composite arrangement of musical instruments including a French horn, flute and trumpet.
Installed February 21, 1978
From the design and manufacture of Wippell Mowbray Church Furnishing Ltd., Cathedral Yard, Exeter, England ($2,200).
Dedicated April 16, 1978 - In thanksgiving for his musical family and in loving memory of his wife, Ruth, who was a music teacher.
Given by Frank G. Snelgrove
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Tiffany - "Resurrection" (Lily in hand)
St. Gabriel - Heralder in green robe.
Bronze tablet on sill "To the Glory of God and in memory of Prudence Ann Lord wife of Henry W. Clark - June 21, 1830 - Sept. 29, 1889"
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Lamb in foreground and in background a racetrack and rural scene.
Dedicated Palm Sunday, March 22, 1970
Given by family and friends.
In Memoriam - Timothy Bradford Goodale 1943 - 1968
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Jesus in home of Martha, her sister Magdalene is seated at Jesus' feet.
St. Luke 10:38-42 in window
From the design and manufacture of Wippell Mowbray Church Furnishing, Ltd., Cathedral Yard, Exeter, England ($3,600)
Installed January 22, 1981 - Dedicated March 8, 1981
Given by Richard Lockhead, family and friends.
In memory of Gracellen H. Lockhead, The Mary-Martha Group and Others Dear to Us (15 names in memoriam) |
Patience
Window has many symbols of patience and is based on Romans 8:25; the figure is holding the anchor of hope and patience; above is a rainbow and spider with web.
From the design and manufacture of Wippell Mowbray Church Furnishing, Ltd., Cathedral Yard, Exeter, England ($3,000); protector ($200)
Donor - Meta Drake, wife of Horace
In memory of Horace W. Drake 1908 - 1981
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