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"There is . . . to be a cross, with the figure of Christ crucified upon it, either on the altar or near it, where it is clearly visible to the assembled congregation. It is appropriate that such a cross, which calls to mind for the faithful the saving Passion of the Lord, remains near the altar even outside liturgical celebrations" (No. 308, Instruction of the Roman Missal)
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, a new crucifix was added to our altar space on March 11, 2017. The crucifix came from St. Hedwig Church in Toledo (the original Polish church of the Toledo Diocese) and was a “Mission Crucifix”.
We appreciate the time and talent of Deacon Gerry Scopilliti, and parishioners John Kruis, Frank Scopilliti, and Bill Curtin who installed the new item and moved the Risen Christ to its new location above the Narthex doors.
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History of our Crucifix
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Details from the 1975 History of Saint Hedwig Church (parishioners wrote this book in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Parish):
“To the left of the pulpit, on the west wall from the Church is the very large Crucifix known as the ‘Mission Crucifix’. It is an integral part of the parish church décor as it is a reminder of the establishment of the parish as a place designated for the preaching and living of the Gospel of Christ Crucified. A gift of the Redemptorist Order, it contains a written record of the Parish Missions from 1893 to 1927. This legend is found in an arch type window at the foot of the Cross; it reads (English translation):
In Remembrance [of]
Parish Missions
5-12 February 1893 (would’ve been in the old church)
15-23 February 1902 (first Mission in new church)
11-26 February 1911
24 February to 11 March 1917
18 November to 3 December 1922
1-6 October 1927”
Pamiątki
Misyi Sw.
od 5=12 Lutego 1893
od 15=23 Lutego 1902
od 11=26 Lutego 1911
od 24 Lutego do 11 go Marca 1917
od 18 Listopada do 3 go Grudnia 1922
1-16 Pazdziernika 1927
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The Mission Crucifix is believed to be from the original St. Hedwig Church which was located down the street from the “new” church. St. Hedwig Church closed September 2012 and merged with St. Adalbert Church now known as the parish of Saints Adalbert & Hedwig.
St. Hedwig Church was not used for any purposes since July 1, 2014 and became a maintenance burden. The church lost its consecration (no longer used for sacred or liturgical events) on August 25, 2016.Please visit http://www.stadalbertsthedwig.org/
parish_history.aspx and scroll down to bottom
for St. Hedwig Building Virtual Tour.
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