Gathering Room
Communion and Mission
This further illustrates the parish theme: Jesus stands at the center of the altar table, one hand extending a warm welcome to everyone joining the life of the Christian community around the table. Simultaneously, His other arm reaches out to send the community forth on its mission. The diverse individuals gathered around the table come from various walks of life and cultures.
St. Pius X Window
The St. Pius X window, dedicated to our parish's patron, displays the date of the Church's dedication: June 26, 1993.
Paschal Table of the Coming Reign of God
The largest window in the church is a reminder of the paschal mystery we celebrate during worship. In this celebration, we also anticipate the coming reign of God when "all will be one," and we will experience the ultimate last supper.
The top middle panel of the window depicts the first community, the Triune community: the hand representing the Eternal Source, the Spirit of fire and life, and in the center, Jesus Christ.
Through Jesus, the Trinity invites us to participate in divine life. He is the One who makes this possible by sharing Himself in the "breaking of the bread." The community celebrates and recommits to promoting God's reign through this communion.
The first Christian community, depicted in halos, sits around the table in the form of a map of the Americas. At this table, the Bread of God's life and love is broken and shared with all peoples depicted from all cultures, ages, and walks of life.
According to the scriptures, the lion and the lamb symbolize the hope that God's peace and justice will flourish in our land when they come together.
The Greek letters Alpha and Omega symbolize Jesus as the beginning and the end of our journey with God in the community. The window includes people of the human family, animals, and food, illustrating our deep interconnectedness with all sacred creations whose source is our Creator, God.
Every time we come to worship God, the window reminds us to celebrate the great acts of God in our lives and the world by living in communion with God and all our brothers and sisters. As we leave the church, the window urges us to renew our mission to work for peace and justice until "all will be one." We will gather in unity and communion with God. The struggling poor, in search of a new life, human dignity, and respect, become our primary teachers of this communion. The window offers us a glimpse of what is coming in God's reign.
Veterans Memorial
We have many members in our community that were in the military. Some have passed away others are still with us. The Knights of Columbus in honor of their service have placed a memorial for their service in defending our liberties.
Are you a veteran in our community or was your family member one? Call the church office.
Dedication
A metal plaque serves to remind us of the dedication of the parish on June 26, 1993, by Bishop Raymundo Peña, during Msgr. Arturo Bañuelas's time as pastor.