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The following photographs were taken on Dec 1, 2007 by [[Sandra Wanicki|Sandra Wanicki Rozhon]] and Lahni Rozhon Moore.
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The following photographs were taken on Dec 1, 2007 by [[User:Sandy|Sandra Wanicki Rozhon]] and Lahni Rozhon Moore.
This gallery is an attempt to preserve our neighborhood heritage for generations to come by creating a pictorial record of what our church looks like, inside and out.
This gallery is an attempt to preserve our neighborhood heritage for generations to come by creating a pictorial record of what our church looks like, inside and out.
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'''[mailto:barbarowa@yahoo.com barbarowa@yahoo.com]'''
'''[mailto:barbarowa@yahoo.com barbarowa@yahoo.com]'''
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==Christmas Decorations==
 
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Image:Xmas_(3).jpg|Christmas 2007
 
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Image:Xmas_(2).jpg|Nativity scene
 
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Image:Xmas_(5).jpg|Infant of Prague
 
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Image:Xmas_(7).jpg|Christmas wreath
 
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Image:Xmas_(10).jpg|Poinsettias
 
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Image:Xmas_(12).jpg|Monstrance (style 1)
 
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Image:Xmas_(15).jpg|Monstrance (style 2)
 
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Image:Xmas_(13).jpg|IHS Altar cloth
 
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Image:Xmas_(16).jpg|St. Barbara altar with poinsettias
 
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Image:Xmas_(14).jpg|Large Christmas wreath over front entrance
 
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==Exterior==
==Exterior==
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<gallery perrow="5">
Image:Exterior_(29).jpg|St. Barbara Church
Image:Exterior_(29).jpg|St. Barbara Church
Image:Exterior_(30).jpg|Rectory
Image:Exterior_(30).jpg|Rectory
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Image:Exterior_(16).JPG|Convent
Image:Exterior_(16).JPG|Convent
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</gallery>
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==Altar==
==Altar==
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Image:Altar_(49).JPG|Sanctuary
Image:Altar_(49).JPG|Sanctuary
Image:Altar_(7).JPG|Main Altar
Image:Altar_(7).JPG|Main Altar
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Image:Altar_(39).JPG|Pulpit
Image:Altar_(39).JPG|Pulpit
Image:Altar_(9).JPG|Pulpit - back view
Image:Altar_(9).JPG|Pulpit - back view
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Image:Altar_(29).JPG|Infant of Prague stand in east Transept - Cross detail
Image:Altar_(40).JPG|Hymn stand
Image:Altar_(40).JPG|Hymn stand
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Image:Altar_(51).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east alcove (left side of Sanctuary)
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Image:Altar_(51).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east Transept (left side of Sanctuary)
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Image:Altar.jpg|St. Barbara altar in east alcove (left side of Sanctuary)
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Image:Altar.jpg|St. Barbara altar in east Transept (left side of Sanctuary)
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Image:Altar_(60).jpg|St. Barbara altar in east alcove - Altar cross
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Image:Altar_(60).jpg|St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Altar cross
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Image:Altar_(27).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east alcove - Altar stone covering relics
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Image:Altar_(27).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Altar stone covering relics
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Image:Altar_(28).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east alcove - Tabernacle
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Image:Altar_(28).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Tabernacle
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Image:Altar_(29).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east alcove - Cross detail
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Image:Altar_(41).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Kneeler and good view of the granite floor and step.
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Image:Altar_(41).JPG|St. Barbara altar in east alcove - Kneeler and good view of the granite floor and step.
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Image:Altar_(32).JPG|Baptismal Font
Image:Altar_(32).JPG|Baptismal Font
Image:Altar_(31).JPG|Baptismal Font
Image:Altar_(31).JPG|Baptismal Font
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Image:Altar_(33).JPG|Paschal Candle holder "Alleluia"
Image:Altar_(33).JPG|Paschal Candle holder "Alleluia"
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==Pews==
==Pews==
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Image:Pews.jpg|View from southwest corner towards northeast corner
Image:Pews.jpg|View from southwest corner towards northeast corner
Image:Pews_(20).JPG|End cross carving detail
Image:Pews_(20).JPG|End cross carving detail
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==Stained Glass Windows==
==Stained Glass Windows==
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Image:Pews.jpg|View showing the stained glass windows on the East wall.
Image:Pews.jpg|View showing the stained glass windows on the East wall.
Image:Windows_-_Krolowa_Jadwiga.JPG|'''Krolowa Jadwiga'''<br>Polish for St. Hedwig<br>(Location: East wall)<br>''GIFT of Ray Kniola''
Image:Windows_-_Krolowa_Jadwiga.JPG|'''Krolowa Jadwiga'''<br>Polish for St. Hedwig<br>(Location: East wall)<br>''GIFT of Ray Kniola''
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Image:Windows_-_Cross.jpg|(Location: west alcove area?)
Image:Windows_-_Cross.jpg|(Location: west alcove area?)
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</gallery>
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==Confessional==
==Confessional==
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Image:Confessional.jpg
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Image:Confessional.jpg|One of the two Confessional areas.
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Image:Confessional_(2).JPG|Detail over Priest's door "Gift Of Michael and Anna Krupa"
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Image:Confessional_(2).JPG|Detail over Priest's Confessional door "Gift Of Michael and Anna Krupa"
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Image:Confessional_(3).JPG
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Image:Confessional_(3).JPG|Priest's Confessional door
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Image:Confessional_(4).JPG|Light over door that lit up to indicate someone was presently making their confession to the Priest
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Image:Confessional_(4).JPG|Light over Confessional door that lit up to indicate someone was presently making their confession to the Priest
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Image:Confessional_(11).JPG
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Image:Confessional_(11).JPG|Interior of Confessional (left side)
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Image:Confessional_(10).JPG
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Image:Confessional_(10).JPG|Interior of Confessional (left side)
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Image:Confessional_(7).JPG
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Image:Confessional_(7).JPG|Interior of Confessional (Priest's area)
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Image:Confessional_(8).JPG
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Image:Confessional_(8).JPG|Interior of Confessional (Priest's area)
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Image:Confessional_(9).JPG
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Image:Confessional_(9).JPG|Interior of Confessional (right side)
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==Choir==
==Choir==
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Image:Choir_(26).JPG|Steps up to Choir
Image:Choir_(26).JPG|Steps up to Choir
Image:Choir_(1).JPG|Trapdoor to Belfry
Image:Choir_(1).JPG|Trapdoor to Belfry
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Image:Choir_(24).JPG|The Choir area is showing signs of age and a roof leak
Image:Choir_(24).JPG|The Choir area is showing signs of age and a roof leak
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==Vestibule==
==Vestibule==
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Image:Vestibule_(14).JPG|Vestibule windows (south wall)
Image:Vestibule_(14).JPG|Vestibule windows (south wall)
Image:Vestibule_(15).JPG|Door to choir and lower hall (west wall)
Image:Vestibule_(15).JPG|Door to choir and lower hall (west wall)
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Image:Vestibule_(20).jpg|Stained glass window (north wall to the left of the main doors)
Image:Vestibule_(20).jpg|Stained glass window (north wall to the left of the main doors)
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</gallery>
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==Stations of the Cross==
==Stations of the Cross==
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Image:Station1.jpg|Station I
Image:Station1.jpg|Station I
Image:Station2.jpg|Station II
Image:Station2.jpg|Station II
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Image:Station14.jpg|Station XIV
Image:Station14.jpg|Station XIV
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==Wall below Choir==
==Wall below Choir==
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Image:Backwall_(4).JPG|View of the north wall (Choir and exit to Vestibule)
Image:Backwall_(4).JPG|View of the north wall (Choir and exit to Vestibule)
Image:Backwall_(1).JPG|Exit to Vestibule
Image:Backwall_(1).JPG|Exit to Vestibule
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Image:Backwall_(27).jpg|Sodality Banner - ''Towarzystwo Dzieci Marji''<br>On the reverse is Holy Name of Mary<br> _______<br>(Used by the Children of Mary Sodality ''Dzieci Maryi'')
Image:Backwall_(27).jpg|Sodality Banner - ''Towarzystwo Dzieci Marji''<br>On the reverse is Holy Name of Mary<br> _______<br>(Used by the Children of Mary Sodality ''Dzieci Maryi'')
Image:Backwall_(6).JPG|Sodality Banner - ''Z miluj sie nad duszami w czyscu''<br>On the reverse is the Sorrowful Mother<br>_______<br>(Used during Lenten Devotions)
Image:Backwall_(6).JPG|Sodality Banner - ''Z miluj sie nad duszami w czyscu''<br>On the reverse is the Sorrowful Mother<br>_______<br>(Used during Lenten Devotions)
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Image:Backwall_(26).jpg|Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother<br>''Matko Najbolesniejska Modl Sie Za Nami''<br>_______<br>(Used during Lenten Devotions)
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Image:Backwall_(26).jpg|Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother<br>''Matko Najbolesniejsza Modl Sie Za Nami''<br>_______<br>(Used during Lenten Devotions)
Image:Backwall_(26a).jpg|Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother<br>Close-up showing fine embroidery detail
Image:Backwall_(26a).jpg|Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother<br>Close-up showing fine embroidery detail
Image:Backwall_(26b).jpg|Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother<br>Close-up showing fine embroidery detail
Image:Backwall_(26b).jpg|Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother<br>Close-up showing fine embroidery detail
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</gallery>
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==East Wall==
==East Wall==
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Image:East_wall.jpg|East alcove
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Image:East_wall.jpg|East Transept
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Image:East_wall_(1).JPG|East alcove
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Image:East_wall_(1).JPG|East Transept
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Image:East_wall_(4).JPG|East alcove - Our Lady of Czestochowa
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Image:East_wall_(4).JPG|East Transept- Our Lady of Czestochowa
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Image:East_wall_(8).JPG|East alcove - Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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Image:East_wall_(8).JPG|East Transept- Our Lady of Perpetual Help
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Image:East_wall_(5).JPG|St. John the Baptist<small>Location: Above side entrance door</small>
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Image:East_wall_(5).JPG|St. John the Baptist<br><small>Location: Above side entrance door</small>
Image:East_wall_(7).JPG|Votive candles
Image:East_wall_(7).JPG|Votive candles
Image:Downstairs.jpg|Pianos (spinet and upright)
Image:Downstairs.jpg|Pianos (spinet and upright)
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==West Wall==
==West Wall==
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Image:West_wall_(1).JPG|BVM altar in the west alcove
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Image:West_wall_(1).JPG|BVM altar in the west Transept
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Image:West_wall.jpg|BVM altar in the west alcove
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Image:West_wall.jpg|BVM altar in the west Transept
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Image:West_wall_(12).JPG|BVM altar in the west alcove
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Image:West_wall_(12).JPG|BVM altar in the west Transept
Image:West_wall_(5).JPG|Cross and candles above Baptismal font
Image:West_wall_(5).JPG|Cross and candles above Baptismal font
Image:West_wall_(6).JPG|St. Barbara painting above west entrance
Image:West_wall_(6).JPG|St. Barbara painting above west entrance
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Image:Sacristy_(2).jpg|Sacristy - Holy Water Sprinklers and Censers
Image:Sacristy_(2).jpg|Sacristy - Holy Water Sprinklers and Censers
Image:Sacristy_(6).jpg|Sacristy - Processional Crucifixes
Image:Sacristy_(6).jpg|Sacristy - Processional Crucifixes
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Image:Sacristy_(3).jpg|Sacristy - Several Relics
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Image:Sacristy_(3).jpg|Sacristy - Several Relics (St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Pius X and St. Barbara)
Image:Sacristy_(7).jpg|Sacristy - Candle extinguishers/lighters
Image:Sacristy_(7).jpg|Sacristy - Candle extinguishers/lighters
Image:Sacristy_(4).jpg|Sacristy - Priest's chair
Image:Sacristy_(4).jpg|Sacristy - Priest's chair
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Image:Sacristy_(8).jpg|Sacristy - Candle holders
Image:Sacristy_(8).jpg|Sacristy - Candle holders
Image:Sacristy_(9).jpg|Sacristy - Purple vestment
Image:Sacristy_(9).jpg|Sacristy - Purple vestment
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Image:Vestment_01a.jpg|Vestment (front)
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Image:Vestment_01b.jpg|Vestment (back)
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==Ceiling Detail==
==Ceiling Detail==
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Image:Ceiling_(30).JPG|Detail painted on northeast corner above the Altar. Man. <br><small>God's throne borne by four creatures with four faces—"the four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and the four had the face of an ox on the left side; the four also had the face of an eagle"</small>
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Above the Altar, one can see paintings in each corner of the vaulted ceiling. These images -- a man, lion, ox, and eagle -- are representations of not only a passage from Ezekiel, but also of the tradition of the gospels written by the four apostles. Matthew is represented by a man or angel. Mark by a Lion. Luke by an Ox. John by an Eagle.
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:::<small>"As for the appearance of their faces:<br>the four had the face of a HUMAN being, the face of a LION on the right side,<br>the face of an OX on the left side, and the face of an EAGLE"<br>----------------------Ezekiel 1:10----------------------</small>''
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The main vaulted ceiling, over the Nave (pew area), was originally painted sky blue with clouds. In later years, it was painted over with just plain white.
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Image:Ceiling_(30).JPG|Detail painted on northeast corner above the Altar. Man.
Image:Ceiling_(6).JPG|Detail painted on southeast corner above the Altar. Lion.
Image:Ceiling_(6).JPG|Detail painted on southeast corner above the Altar. Lion.
Image:Ceiling_(11).JPG|Detail painted on northwest corner above the Altar. Eagle.
Image:Ceiling_(11).JPG|Detail painted on northwest corner above the Altar. Eagle.
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Image:Ceiling_(10).JPG|Detail painted on southwest corner above the Altar. Bull.
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Image:Ceiling_(10).JPG|Detail painted on southwest corner above the Altar. Ox.
Image:Altar_(36).JPG|Paintings above the Altar
Image:Altar_(36).JPG|Paintings above the Altar
Image:Ceiling_(5).JPG|Painting above the Altar (close-up view)
Image:Ceiling_(5).JPG|Painting above the Altar (close-up view)
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Image:Ceiling_(3).JPG|Detail above overhead lamp (close-up). Crosses.
Image:Ceiling_(3).JPG|Detail above overhead lamp (close-up). Crosses.
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==Statues==
==Statues==
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Image:Statues.jpg|Angel
Image:Statues.jpg|Angel
Image:Statues_(10).JPG|Angel
Image:Statues_(10).JPG|Angel
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Image:Statues_(9a).jpg|Sacred Heart of Jesus
Image:Statues_(9a).jpg|Sacred Heart of Jesus
Image:Statues_(3).JPG|Sacred Heart of Jesus<br><small>One of only three statues preserved from the old church.<br>Location: east alcove</small>
Image:Statues_(3).JPG|Sacred Heart of Jesus<br><small>One of only three statues preserved from the old church.<br>Location: east alcove</small>
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Image:Statues_(4).JPG|Saint Anthony<br><small>One of only three statues preserved from the old church.<br>Location: east alcove</small>
Image:Statues_(4).JPG|Saint Anthony<br><small>One of only three statues preserved from the old church.<br>Location: east alcove</small>
Image:Statues_(14).jpg|Saint Therese<br><small>One of only three statues preserved from the old church.<br>Location: east alcove</small>
Image:Statues_(14).jpg|Saint Therese<br><small>One of only three statues preserved from the old church.<br>Location: east alcove</small>
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Image:Statues_(7).JPG|The Resurrected Christ
Image:Statues_(7).JPG|The Resurrected Christ
Image:East_wall_(3).JPG|Infant of Prague<br><small>Location: to the left of the cornerstone</small>
Image:East_wall_(3).JPG|Infant of Prague<br><small>Location: to the left of the cornerstone</small>
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Image:Statues_(8).JPG|Needs to be re-taken
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Image:Statues_(8).jpg|St. Michael the Archangel
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Image:Statues_(11).JPG|Needs to be re-taken
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Image:Altar_(31).JPG|Jesus with crown of thorns and St. Joseph
Image:Altar_(31).JPG|Jesus with crown of thorns and St. Joseph
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Image:Statues_(12).JPG|Blessed Virgin Mary<br><small>Needs to be re-taken</small>
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Image:Statues_(12).JPG|St. Barbara
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Image:Statues_(13).JPG|St. Barbara<br><small>Needs to be re-taken</small>
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Image:Statues_(13).JPG|Blessed Virgin Mary
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==Downstairs Hall==
==Downstairs Hall==
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Image:Downstairs_(1).JPG|Stairway leading to side exit (east wall) and the lower hall.
Image:Downstairs_(1).JPG|Stairway leading to side exit (east wall) and the lower hall.
Image:Downstairs_(14).JPG|Downstairs hall (looking towards southwest corner).
Image:Downstairs_(14).JPG|Downstairs hall (looking towards southwest corner).
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Image:Mother's_Day_1940_at_St._Barbara's_Hall_(1024x771).jpg|The scanned image of the '''Mother's Day 1940''' photo. A very high resolution copy of this photo is available (11832x8904) by request. If you think your Mother or Grandmother may have attended this event and would like a copy, e-mail [mailto:barbarowa@yahoo.com Sandra Rozhon] and it will be e-mailed to you. The resolution allows you to zoom in so far that you can see buttons, rings, necklaces, and other small details.
Image:Mother's_Day_1940_at_St._Barbara's_Hall_(1024x771).jpg|The scanned image of the '''Mother's Day 1940''' photo. A very high resolution copy of this photo is available (11832x8904) by request. If you think your Mother or Grandmother may have attended this event and would like a copy, e-mail [mailto:barbarowa@yahoo.com Sandra Rozhon] and it will be e-mailed to you. The resolution allows you to zoom in so far that you can see buttons, rings, necklaces, and other small details.
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==Old Church==
==Old Church==
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The old church was located behind the school building on Denison Ave. After the new church was built on the corner, the space was used as a gymnasium.
 
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The old church (3rd church) was located behind the school building on Denison Ave. After the new church was built on the corner, the space was used as a gymnasium.
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Image:Minich,_Andrew_and_Jezior,_Caroline_(Wedding2).jpg|Main altar<br><small>Submitted by Michael Minich<br>(The wedding Andrew Minich and Caroline Jezior)</small>
Image:Minich,_Andrew_and_Jezior,_Caroline_(Wedding2).jpg|Main altar<br><small>Submitted by Michael Minich<br>(The wedding Andrew Minich and Caroline Jezior)</small>
Image:Minich,_Caroline_Jezior_at_side_altar.jpg|Side altar<br><small>Submitted by Michael Minich<br>(Showing Caroline Jezior Minich at the side altar)</small>
Image:Minich,_Caroline_Jezior_at_side_altar.jpg|Side altar<br><small>Submitted by Michael Minich<br>(Showing Caroline Jezior Minich at the side altar)</small>
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Image:St_Barbara_Church_(old_church).jpg
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Current revision

Saint Barbara's Church1505 Denison Ave.Cleveland, Ohio

Contents

The following photographs were taken on Dec 1, 2007 by Sandra Wanicki Rozhon and Lahni Rozhon Moore.

This gallery is an attempt to preserve our neighborhood heritage for generations to come by creating a pictorial record of what our church looks like, inside and out.

When we took our pictures, we made a conscious effort to include nearly every detail, no matter how small. Therefore, this project goes beyond the usual and expected. We hope you enjoy exploring all the features of St. Barbara's as much as we did.

Today's church is absent the smell of newly cut/worked wood that it had upon opening in 1952. Likewise, the smell of burning candles isn't as dominant as it once was. The photographs hardly notice things like that, though.

Click any of the images for a larger view.
In some cases, below the larger view, there is a link for the full sized image.


Comments about this gallery should be sent to:
barbarowa@yahoo.com


Exterior

St. Barbara Church

Rectory

View of back of the church, parking lot, convent and garage.

View of back of the church

View of back of the church and the wall separating it from the Jennings Freeway

Steeple

Steeple

Church front

Church front - Detail above doors

Church front - Arch column detail showing fine stonework

Church front - St. Barbara statue (with chalice, host and sword) above Veteran's Memorial

Church front - St. Barbara statue (close-up)

Front steps

Veteran's Memorial
St. Barbara's Veterans and Parisioners War Memorial in Honored Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives for Their Country

Veteran's Memorial
Close-up
St. Barbara's Veterans and Parishioners War Memorial in Honored Memory of Those Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country.
Honored unveilor Stanley J. Godek - Survivor of Bataan Corregidor Death March, Anthony F. Budzik - S/Sgt. Air Corp., Chester Wojcik - S/Sgt. Air Corp., Julius Jezior - S/Sgt. Air Corp., Joseph W. Budzik - Pvt. Army Inf., Anthony Jakubowski - PFC. Army Inf., Theodore E. Kulak - Pvt Army Inf., Henry A. Kubala - PFC. USMC Inf., Stanley F. Bartkiewicz - S/Sgt. USMC Inf., Carl Krzyzak - Pvt. Army Inf., Andrew L. Opiela - Major FA., Cpl. Joseph Sliwa - 90th 9MB GP.

Front Side entrance (east)

Side entrance (east)

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Alongside Rectory (west)

Alongside Rectory (west)

Behind Rectory (west)

Behind Rectory (west)

Old school cornerstone

Old school cross originally located above the front entrance doors.

Convent (from parking lot)

Convent

Convent


Altar

Sanctuary

Main Altar

Main Altar

Main Altar

Main Altar

Main Altar - Top

Main Altar - Top detail showing lamb

Main Altar - Tabernacle

Bells on main Altar steps

Altar of Sacrifice

Altar of Sacrifice - looking towards the pews

Altar of Sacrifice - looking towards the pews

Altar of Sacrifice - close-up of carving

Carpet beneath Altar of Sacrifice.

Inset cross by the step leading to the Sanctuary (just in front of the freestanding altar)

Cornerstone on the left side of the Sanctuary.

Prie Dieu (Kneelers) on the left side of the Sanctuary.

Prie Dieu (Kneelers)on the left side of the Sanctuary.

Bells between kneelers

Pulpit

Pulpit - back view

Infant of Prague stand in east Transept - Cross detail

Hymn stand

St. Barbara altar in east Transept (left side of Sanctuary)

St. Barbara altar in east Transept (left side of Sanctuary)

St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Altar cross

St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Altar stone covering relics

St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Tabernacle

St. Barbara altar in east Transept - Kneeler and good view of the granite floor and step.

Baptismal Font

Baptismal Font

Sacristy and pew (right side of Sanctuary)

Bells by the Sacristy (right side of Sanctuary)

Paschal Candle holder "Alleluia"


Pews

View from southwest corner towards northeast corner

End cross carving detail

Book rack and hat clips

Side entrance on east wall

View from the choir

View from the choir

View from the choir

View from southeast corner towards northwest corner


Stained Glass Windows

View showing the stained glass windows on the East wall.

Krolowa Jadwiga
Polish for St. Hedwig
(Location: East wall)
GIFT of Ray Kniola

Andrzej Bobola
(Location: East wall)
GIFT of Michael & Anna Krupa

S. Wojciech BM
Polish for St. Adalbert
(Location: East wall)
GIFT of John & Mary Nowak

Lady of Fatima
(Location: West wall)
GIFT of Rosary Sodality of Women

The Annunciation
(Location: West wall)
GIFT of John Jurasz

The Nativity
(Location: West wall)
GIFT of Stephen & Rose Kucharski and Sons

The Ascension
(Location: West wall)
GIFT of John & Sophie Piecarczyk

The Assumption
(Location: West wall)
GIFT of Louise Pasela

The Assumption
A close-up view of the top(Location: West wall)

The Assumption
A close-up view of the bottom(Location: West wall)

The Resurrection
(Location: West wall)
GIFT of Mary Gasior and Children

St. Therese (the little flower)
(Location: East alcove)
GIFT of St. Theresa & Perpetual Help Sodalities

St. Barbara
(Location: East alcove)
GIFT of School Children

St. Barbara
A close-up view of the bottom
(Location: East alcove)

'St. John the Baptist
(Location: old Baptistry)

(Location: east wall facing main altar)

(Location: west wall facing main altar)

(Location: Choir north wall)

(Location: west alcove area?)


Confessional

One of the two Confessional areas.

Detail over Priest's Confessional door "Gift Of Michael and Anna Krupa"

Priest's Confessional door

Light over Confessional door that lit up to indicate someone was presently making their confession to the Priest

Interior of Confessional (left side)

Interior of Confessional (left side)

Interior of Confessional (Priest's area)

Interior of Confessional (Priest's area)

Interior of Confessional (right side)


Choir

Steps up to Choir

Trapdoor to Belfry

Organ

Organ

Organ

Chimes

Kneeler

Choir east wall

Choir east wall

Choir east wall - Storage closet for music, song books, choir robes. The ladder leads to a catwalk above

Song book: Spiewnik Koscielny Diecezji Plockiej

Song book: Kyriale

Song book: Parafialny Spiewnik Polonii

Book: The Proper of the Mass

Choir robes in the storage closet

Stained glass windows on the choir north wall

Detail below Stained glass windows on the choir north wall

The Choir area is showing signs of age

The Choir area is showing signs of age and a roof leak


Vestibule

Vestibule windows (south wall)

Door to choir and lower hall (west wall)

Vestibule bench (south wall)

Vestibule doorway leading into the church (south wall)

Bronze plaque in vestibule: Donors of Special Gifts

Baptistry room which is no longer used (east wall)

Light in Baptistry room - SINE DEO NIL (Without God there is nothing)

Light in Baptistry room - SINE

Light in Baptistry room - DEO

Light in Baptistry room - NIL

St. John the Baptist
(Location: old Baptistry)

Stained glass window (north wall to the left of the main doors)


Stations of the Cross

Station I

Station II

Station III

Station IV

Station V

Station VI

Station VII

Station VIII

Station IX

Station X

Station XI

Station XII

Station XIII

Station XIV


Wall below Choir

View of the north wall (Choir and exit to Vestibule)

Exit to Vestibule

Exit to Vestibule (left side of doors) - Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska, of the Divine Mercy.

Exit to Vestibule (right side of doors) - St. Maximilian Kolbe

Font for holy water

Painting above Vestibule doors of St. Barbara imprisoned by her father, Dioscorus, as the legend goes.
Donated by Barbara Kurp

Sodality Banner - St. Barbara
On the reverse is the Madonna of the Rosary.
_______
(Used by the Ladies Rosary Sodality)

Sodality Banner - Madonna of the Rosary
On the reverse is St. Barbara.
_______
(Used by the Ladies Rosary Sodality)

Sodality Banner - Our Lady of Czestochowa
On the reverse is Our Lady of Perpetual Help
_______
(Used by the Mother of Perpetual Help Sodality)

Sodality Banner - Our Lady of Perpetual Help
On the reverse is Our Lady of Czestochowa
_______
(Used by the Mother of Perpetual Help Sodality)

Sodality Banner - Holy Name of Mary
On the reverse is Towarzystwo Dzieci Marji
_______
(Used by the Children of Mary Sodality Dzieci Maryi)

Sodality Banner - Towarzystwo Dzieci Marji
On the reverse is Holy Name of Mary
_______
(Used by the Children of Mary Sodality Dzieci Maryi)

Sodality Banner - Z miluj sie nad duszami w czyscu
On the reverse is the Sorrowful Mother
_______
(Used during Lenten Devotions)

Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother
Matko Najbolesniejsza Modl Sie Za Nami
_______
(Used during Lenten Devotions)

Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother
Close-up showing fine embroidery detail

Sodality Banner - Sorrowful Mother
Close-up showing fine embroidery detail


East Wall

East Transept

East Transept

East Transept- Our Lady of Czestochowa

East Transept- Our Lady of Perpetual Help

St. John the Baptist
Location: Above side entrance door

Votive candles

Pianos (spinet and upright)


West Wall

BVM altar in the west Transept

BVM altar in the west Transept

BVM altar in the west Transept

Cross and candles above Baptismal font

St. Barbara painting above west entrance

Ceiling treatments above west entrance

Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Two Hearts

"In memory of Father Joseph Jarosz"

Collection baskets

West entry hall - Our Lady of Fatima with St. Francis painting behind

Altar boy's Sacristy - Our Lady of Perpetual Help

West entry hall - Large Crucifix

West entry hall - Poster of the Popes

West entry hall - Holy Water Receptacle

Sacristy - Censers
(Incense would be sprinkled on lighted charcoal to create an aromatic smoke.)

Sacristy - Holy Water Sprinklers and Censers

Sacristy - Processional Crucifixes

Sacristy - Several Relics (St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Pius X and St. Barbara)

Sacristy - Candle extinguishers/lighters

Sacristy - Priest's chair

Sacristy - Cabinets

Sacristy - Candle holders

Sacristy - Purple vestment

Vestment (front)

Vestment (back)


Ceiling Detail

Above the Altar, one can see paintings in each corner of the vaulted ceiling. These images -- a man, lion, ox, and eagle -- are representations of not only a passage from Ezekiel, but also of the tradition of the gospels written by the four apostles. Matthew is represented by a man or angel. Mark by a Lion. Luke by an Ox. John by an Eagle.

"As for the appearance of their faces:
the four had the face of a HUMAN being, the face of a LION on the right side,
the face of an OX on the left side, and the face of an EAGLE"
----------------------Ezekiel 1:10----------------------

The main vaulted ceiling, over the Nave (pew area), was originally painted sky blue with clouds. In later years, it was painted over with just plain white.


Detail painted on northeast corner above the Altar. Man.

Detail painted on southeast corner above the Altar. Lion.

Detail painted on northwest corner above the Altar. Eagle.

Detail painted on southwest corner above the Altar. Ox.

Paintings above the Altar

Painting above the Altar (close-up view)

Detail painted above overhead lamp. Anchor, cross, and heart.

Detail above overhead lamp (close-up). Anchor, cross, and heart. (Faith, Hope, and Charity)

Detail above overhead lamp (close-up). Three fish. (Holy Trinity)

Detail above overhead lamp (close-up). Chalice, castle, and crown. (St. Barbara)

Detail above overhead lamp (close-up). Crown of thorns. (Christ)

Detail above overhead lamp (close-up). Crosses.


Statues

Angel

Angel

Sacred Heart of Jesus with St. Michael below
Location: to the left of main altar

Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sacred Heart of Jesus
One of only three statues preserved from the old church.
Location: east alcove

Saint Anthony
One of only three statues preserved from the old church.
Location: east alcove

Saint Therese
One of only three statues preserved from the old church.
Location: east alcove

Jesus in the tomb

Jesus in the tomb (close-up)

The Resurrected Christ

Infant of Prague
Location: to the left of the cornerstone

St. Michael the Archangel

Jesus with crown of thorns and St. Joseph

St. Barbara

Blessed Virgin Mary


Downstairs Hall

Stairway leading to side exit (east wall) and the lower hall.

Downstairs hall (looking towards southwest corner).

Kitchen (west wall)

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen - Stove by South Bend

Stage (south wall)

Stage

Statue and pedestal just right of the stage

Pope John Paul II puzzle completed by Sister Mary Florence Krupa.

Poles upon which the banners would hang during processions.

Poles - close-up

1950's era speaker

Bazaar wheel and prizes

Polish Imports for sale

Polish Imports for sale

Polish Imports for sale

Polish Imports for sale

Polish Imports for sale

Polish Imports for sale

Picture hanging on the wall just left of the kitchen. Mother's Day at St. Barbara's Hall - 1940 (Note: This must be the hall that existed on this site prior to the current brick church being built in the 1950's. The hall back then was a wood building. This must be a rare view of that structure.)

The scanned image of the Mother's Day 1940 photo. A very high resolution copy of this photo is available (11832x8904) by request. If you think your Mother or Grandmother may have attended this event and would like a copy, e-mail Sandra Rozhon and it will be e-mailed to you. The resolution allows you to zoom in so far that you can see buttons, rings, necklaces, and other small details.


Old Church

The old church (3rd church) was located behind the school building on Denison Ave. After the new church was built on the corner, the space was used as a gymnasium.

Main altar
Submitted by Michael Minich
(The wedding Andrew Minich and Caroline Jezior)

Side altar
Submitted by Michael Minich
(Showing Caroline Jezior Minich at the side altar)



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