The Code of Canon Law states, "The ancient tradition of keeping the relics of martyrs and other saints under a fixed altar is to be preserved...a widespread practice since the fourth century. The central piazza and flanking wings of the building for the parish hall and early learning center as well as the stone wing-walls on each side of the main entrance portal are humble references to Bernini's great square at St. Peter's, Rome (Piazza San Pietro) with the "maternal arms of Mother Church" reaching out to bring souls to Christ. The Lyceum was built in 2000, adding a gymnasium and six junior high classrooms. John the Baptist stands over him, one hand pouring the baptizing water while the other is raised to the heavens imploring God to grant the blessing. Presently over 1400 families are served by Epiphany Catholic Church. From the sanctuary steps, Carlin said that for the paintings “to make sense they need to be seen right here when you come up for Communion, so that when you receive the Body of Christ, you are participating in communion in the feast of the Lamb with 2,000 years of saints.”. The existing Stations of the Cross were cleaned and touched-up and set in new decorative frames. In 1997, an addition to the school that included four new classrooms, a library/computer lab, and a parish multi-purpose room was completed. Christ and his earthly foster father are depicted during a moment's rest in the workplace. The original parish had 400 families. The entry piazza serves as a transitional space, leading us from the concerns of this world to the Heavenly. More information about the artist can be found on his website: neilsoncarlin.com. "Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary" (2010). The tabernacle in church is a large Mozarabic style tabernacle (Spanish influence) inspired by the agate box from San Isidoro de Leon (11th century). Inlaid in the water of the base are actual stones from the Jordan River. The Good Deeds Trust purchased the painting from the Mayer collection for exhibit at Epiphany. This bronze was created by Jerry McKenna, a citizen of both the United States and Ireland, and has lived in Texas for over forty years. If you'd like to join, please attend! “We have parishioners from India, Africa, Latinos, so we wanted to rope in the world instead of anyone’s particular favorite saints from Europe,” said Msgr. Epiphany S. chool offers classes from three-year-old pre-school through eighth grade. The overall project design theme of "Noble Simplicity" was followed using forms and primary materials which were intended to be both practical and durable. Presently over 1400 families are served by Epiphany Catholic Church. The use of stars in the project is direct reference to the Epiphany. In her maternal role, she blesses all of her children -- all Christ's faithful who draw close to her. The original church stained glass windows were cleaned and new clear glass protective panes were installed on the exterior face to replace all the broken panes. In the Sacristy, Chamizo's copy of Titian's "Ecco Homo", Museo del Prado, Madrid Spain. These stars shine forth the revelation of God to mankind in human form in the person of Jesus Christ. The windows in the Pope John Paul II Adoration Chapel and the Cenacle were made by Conrad Schmitt Studios of New Berlin, WI. Masses were held in the school cafeteria prior to completion of the church which was dedicated on March, 27, 1973. New screens were also provided to replace the originals. The eight-pointed star and octagon represent the Eighth Day of Creation as found in numerous ancient churches. 1640-1650) displayed in the Adoration Chapel is an oil on canvas by Matteo Rosselli (Florentine, 1578-1650). The marble was then cut, carved and fabricated by craftsmen in Pietrasanta, located in the Carrara region of Tuscany, Italy. From there, they were delivered to the jobsite and installed by a team of craftsmen from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Lacrosse, Wisconsin, and Central Illinois. These pieces were executed in "Epiphany Red" marble using raw blocks quarried in Central Asia specifically for this project. Four Franciscan Sisters from Peoria, along with two lay teachers, were engaged to staff the school. On the ceiling of the Adoration Chapel is a fresco developed and executed by Neilson Carlin and was intended to further lift one's eyes and heart toward heaven with the centerpiece being an image of the Coronation of Our Lady as Queen of Heaven.