Sunday, October 19, 2014

Sunday At Chapel....

 This is the chapel at the Sister's of St. Joseph Academy.  The grounds that are being sold , along with the buildings.
  This dove seemed at peace sitting on the statue of  Mary.
 This house is on the grounds, and people could stay there when visiting the academy or during functions there.
 This little grotto with a statue of Jesus with a lamb. Behind is a peaceful labyrinth.
 Another of the many statues on the grounds.
This is the Catholic church in town . The house next door is the home of the priest. Right across the street from the church is the grade school. It seems our Catholic members are not as plentiful as years before. I have no idea why. We still have the same families that were catholic when I was a kid, in our area. I am not catholic, but I pray that all these wonderful buildings and grounds come to good use  when sold.
   Today is a beautiful sunny day....I am loving it. It is not to be very warm, maybe 57 degrees. Hope your day is  full of love of family. XO
Posted by at

21 comments:

  1. NanaDianaOctober 19, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    That is so sad, Susie. In a little town South of us the closed 5 churches in two little towns and funneled them all into one church. It is really sad and a sign of our times that people don't attend church like they used to when we were young.

    I hope that they can put yours to some good use. xo Diana

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 19, 2014 at 10:57 AM

      Diana, Our Catholic church is still going, thank goodness. I love that church , I love all the wonderful they have done through out the years for our community.xoxo,Susie

      Delete
  2. Gypsy HeartOctober 19, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Such a beautiful area and the statues are gorgeous! I hope that they will be preserved and given a place of honor in another place.

    xo
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 19, 2014 at 10:59 AM

      Pat, There's a small cemetery at the corner of the property and I am hoping they will at least put all the statues there with the graves of the nuns.xoxo,Susie

      Delete
  3. must love junkOctober 19, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    What beautiful buildings and grounds!
    Susan

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 19, 2014 at 10:59 AM

      Thank you Susan. I love that place. My sister and I used to walk the grounds and visit the nuns. xoxo,Susie

      Delete
  4. chateau chicOctober 19, 2014 at 10:57 AM

    Hope a good buyer comes along.
    Mary Alice

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM

      I know it will sell....I just hope for the perpose of something wholesome. xoxo,Susie

      Delete
  5. This N ThatOctober 19, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    I think most churches are struggling these days..Beautiful buildings and grounds..I hope they stay that way..

    ReplyDelete
  6. SusieOctober 19, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Thank you Missy. I am hoping for some thing wonderful to happen with the old buildings and the 38 acres. As for the grade school...they are holding a day care there. That's good. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

    ReplyDelete
  7. SImple and Serene LivingOctober 19, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    How sad that such a beautiful peaceful place has to be sold. xo Laura

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 20, 2014 at 5:54 AM

      Laura, It feels sad to me...I do not think that all progress is good. But I sure do pray this turns out well. xoxo,Susie

      Delete
  8. joanneOctober 19, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    I find it sad that these beautiful buildings will be sold and probably knocked down in the name of progress. We should be preserving these wonderful old, iconic buildings don't you think?

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 20, 2014 at 5:55 AM

      Joanne, I totally agree. Even if just part of an old building is good it could be incorporated into a new one. xoxo,Susie

      Delete
  9. Red Rose AlleyOctober 20, 2014 at 10:15 AM

    Susie,
    The chapel grounds are so peaceful and lovely. That's a shame that the grounds are being sold. The little grotto is so special. And I love that picture of the bird just sitting on Mary. I know it feels a sense of peace. I am Catholic, Susie, and I love to see other churches from different areas, so thanks for sharing this today.

    love,
    ~Sheri

    ReplyDelete
  10. Empress Bee (of the high sea)October 20, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    times they are a changin'... sadly.

    hugs, bee
    xooxxoxoxo

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 21, 2014 at 9:09 AM

      Hi Bee, Yes, not all change is good. xoxo, Susie

      Delete
  11. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestOctober 21, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Just found your blog through Jane's and am now following. Always sad when a catholic church is closed - so much history and good works to the community lost forever.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 21, 2014 at 9:14 AM

      Hi Vickie, Our church isn't closing...the grade school has and the Academy with the chapel is up for sale with all the buildings, gym, grounds keeper's house, the nursing home that was made from the academy rooms , maintainance buildings, a home where visitors could stay. It is sad. I loved all our catholic things in our town. So it makes me sad. I am hoping they will put all the statues in the little cemetery. Thank you for following. xoxo,Susie

      Delete
  12. The Lavender BouquetOctober 23, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    So sorry to hear of another church closing. The WNY area has been hit hard too!
    It certainly is beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. SusieOctober 23, 2014 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you for stopping by Kathleen. Yes, it breaks my heart for , not just the Catholics of our town but for our town also. They have done so much for our community . I love there buildings also. xoxo,Susie

      Delete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)