St. Athanasius, Curtis Bay, MD

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Stunning Windows in Painted Fired Glass

In 2002, a long time dream became reality at St. Athanasius: The musty dry-rotted gold drapes that had hung on these walls for 30 years were torn down. The ugly old school-style windows they covered were ripped from the walls. This Parish Family had come together and raised the money for beautiful new windows that not only beautified our church, but will enhance the spiritual journey of parishioners for decades to come. Former Pastor Fr. Timothy Klunk envisioned milestones in the journey of those gone before us, and created images on paper. Through the master rendering of Michael Gerberding and Artisan Glass Works Inc., The 11"x 17" drawings became the walls of our church, in beautiful painted, kiln fired glass windows.

Each window tells a story...

	Exile From Eden The consequence of the fall from grace is separation or exile. The gesture of the angel is all that need be said.
	After The Flood The promise of morning, a new day, is the background of the dove of peace and the olive branch of reconciliation that prefigures the atonement of the Father's plan of redemption.
	Abraham & Isaac God's angel stays the hand of Abraham, our father in Faith, who was willing to sacrifice his only son - something the Father himself was willing to do for our salvation.
	The Burning Bush The bush burns and is unconsumed. When Moses was called by God, he was told to remove his sandals, for he stood upon holy ground. God names himself by saying "I am Who am." I am being itself. Moses is then sent to the Israelites, the chosen people, to lead them out of bondage. Thus the Exodus is begun.
	The Covenant God's covenant with Abraham was, "I will be your God if you will be my people." The angels of the Lord hold the tablets of the covenant given to Moses in the desert on the way to the Promised Land. The covenant promise is fulfilled in the Lord Jesus.
	The Baptism of Our Lord Baptized by John in the Jordan, Jesus begins his public ministry: the fulfillment of the promise is close at hand. The voice of the Father thunders, "This is my beloved Son, listen to Him."
	The Lord's Supper The disciple that looks on as Jesus breaks the bread is "every disciple." We as a people are a Eucharistic community. Fed at the hand of the Lord, we are empowered to be the "Body of Christ" in the world.
	Pieta The promise is fulfilled in the death of Christ. Obedient to the Father, Christ has given himself for the salvation of us all. Atonement ("at-one-ment") is accomplished. The grief of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is profound. As she holds her son, the dead Christ, we see strength in Mary's face. Now, she becomes the Mother of the Church.
	Resurrection Glorious rays of light flood the countenance of the Risen Christ!
	New Life New life is ours because of the saving actions of the Lord Jesus Christ which symbolically flows from the shell that represents our Baptism into his death and resurrection. This living water bears fruit in our lives and graces our days with the mystery of God's love for us. The beauty of this mystery is represented in the lillies.