Restoration of the Nativity Scene Figures

The figures for our Nativity scene have been here since the parish began. Fr. O’Brien purchased these beautiful ceramic figures almost 67 years ago. After so many Advents and Christmases, many of the figures are in need of repair.

Due to the short time left before Christmas, this year we are only having the Holy Family and the angel repaired. We are asking for your generosity in helping restore these figures. We have contacted a professional art restorer at Opal Glass Studio in Chicago. Their restorers have worked on projects at several churches, including Old St. Patrick’s downtown. The prices and description are:

Total for Holy Family & Angel...$590.00
Total for the animals, shepherds, wise men and flute player…$2,880.00

We have already received donations and pledges from five generous parishioners covering the amount needed to restore the Holy Family and the angel. Though they wished to remain anonymous, I would still like to thank them.

Unfortunately, there is simply not enough time left between now and Christmas to have all the statues restored this year. However, with your generosity we can have the Holy Family and the angel ready this year, and then have the remaining figures completed by the beginning of Advent, 2015.

In addition, I will ensure that the figures are properly stored and kept safe when they are not in use. As a steward of this parish, it is my responsibility to ensure that the beauty of this parish is preserved.

If you would like to make a donation, you may do so by dropping it off at the rectory or including it in the offertory collection (please indicate that the donation is for the restoration in the “memo” field of your check, or on the envelope). Any amount you can give will be greatly appreciated. Donations can also be made online through GiveCentral. You do not need a GiveCentral account to make a one-time donation for this restoration.

Thank you for your generosity!
Fr. Benedykt Pazdan