Liturgical
art
is
an
expression
of
Faith
and
inspires
Faith,
allowing
the
assembly
to
connect
more
deeply
in
the
mystery
of
Salvation.
It
celebrates
the
relationship
between
God
and
God's
people
and
the
dynamic,
sacramental
engagement
of
one
with
the
other.
The
created
beauty
of
the
Liturgical
Vessels
expresses
the
truth
of
humankind's
relationship
with
God
the
Creator.
The
Chalice
is
the
cup
used
to
hold
the
wine,
consecrated
during
the
Eucharist
into
the
Blood
of
Christ.
It
is
about
twelve
inches
tall
with
a
removable
handblown
glass
cup
and
hammered
finished,
solid
aluminum
for
the
stem.
Connecting
the
top
and
the
base
are
two
Rossa
Laguna
marble
nodes
about
three
eighths
of
an
inch
wide
each.
The
cups
used
to
distribute
the
wine
during
Communion
are
similar
to
the
Chalice,
but
are
about
eight
inches
tall
and
contain
one
Rossa
Laguna
marble
node
between
cup
and
stem.
The
Paten
is
the
plate
used
to
hold
the
bread,
consecrated
during
the
Eucharist
into
the
Body
of
Christ.
It
is
designed
with
hammered
finished
aluminum
on
the
outside
and
one
fourth
of
an
inch
thick,
satin
finished
aluminum
on
the
inside.
Aluminum
sheets
were
spun
into
the
shape
of
these
shallow
plates.
The
Flagons
are
the
decanters
used
to
hold
sacramental
wine.
They
are
designed
with
handblown
glass
surrounded
by
an
angel
motif.
The
stoppers
are
sterling
silver
with
Turkish
Rosso
Laguna
marble,
the
same
marble
from
Carrara,
Italy,
as
the
Altar.
The
three
foot
square
cross
on
top
of
an
eight
foot,
satin
finished
aluminum
pole
contains
semi-precious
stones,
yellow
citrine,
blue
lapis
lazuli,
blue
topaz,
and
clusters
of
pearls
set
in
sterling
silver.
Because
authentic
gemstones
are
difficult
to
find
in
exact
sizes,
handblown
glass
is
incorporated
with
the
gems.
On
one
side
of
the
cross
the
four
liturgical
seasons
are
represented
with
the
colors
of
red,
green,
white
and
purple.
On
the
other
side,
Our
Lady
of
the
Angels
is
symbolized
by
blue
and
aqua
colors.
A
halo
of
highly
finished
brass,
water-laser
cut
for
a
perfect,
clean
shape,
surrounds
the
top
of
the
cross.
Holding
the
cross
at
the
top
of
the
pole
are
two
aluminum
angels.
The
four,
seven
foot,
powdercoated
bronze
candleholders
are
used
during
liturgical
processions.
Each
has
two
aluminum
nodes
wrapped
with
nine
aluminum
angels,
representing
the
Scriptural
nine
choirs
of
angels.
The
bobeche,
or
flat
dish
to
hold
the
candle,
is
made
of
satin
finished
aluminum.
The
Pascal
Candlestick
is
used
to
hold
the
large
Pascal
Candle,
which
is
blessed
and
placed
in
the
sanctuary
on
Holy
Saturday,
and
kept
there
until
Ascension
day,
in
memory
of
the
Resurrection
of
Christ.
It
holds
an
eight
foot
candle,
weighs
over
three
hundred
pounds,
and
is
five
feet
tall.
It
is
designed
of
powercoated
aluminum
with
three
satin
finished
aluminum
angels
holding
the
aluminum
bobeche.
The
swinging
incenser,
or
brazier,
is
used
for
blessing
with
burning
incense
during
the
Liturgy.
In
the
Scriptures,
incense
symbolizes
prayer.
Psalm
141:2
says,
"Let
my
prayer
be
counted
as
incense
before
you."
As
the
smoke
rises
to
heaven,
it
bears
our
prayers
to
God.
The
incenser,
which
holds
the
burning
incense,
is
designed
in
satin
finished,
stainless
steel
with
two
powdercoated
bronze
angels.
The
swinging
chain
is
made
from
German
silver.
The
insenser
boat,
used
to
hold
the
unburned
incense,
is
brushed
aluminum
with
a
sterling
silver
spoon.
The
artist
surprised
Cardinal
Roger
Mahoney
by
placing
a
piece
of
the
alabaster
from
the
Cathedral's
windows
into
the
spoon.
The
stand
for
the
incenser
and
boat
is
powdercoated
bronze.
The
pitcher
and
basin,
made
of
handblown
glass,
are
used
by
the
Celebrant
to
wash
the
feet
of
the
clergy
during
the
Holy
Thursday
liturgy.
The
ritual
recalls
when
Jesus,
in
an
act
of
humility,
washed
the
feet
of
His
Apostles.
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