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During our most recent renovation, the vestibule was enlarged and altered. The larger space is intended to create a more open, welcoming atmosphere for those entering the building. It also facilitates the celebration of certain liturgical rites which may take place at the entrance to the church (e.g. baptisms, funerals). The use of glass between the vestibule and the main part of the church building is meant to facilitate greater participation for those families who wish to use the vestibule as a kind of "cry room" during liturgy.
The contemporary stained glass depiction on the main doors to the church portrays the crucified Christ reconciling the crucified thief. The far left door of the vestibule depicts the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. The far right door portrays the Risen Christ at table at Emmaus. All three of these depictions are taken from the Gospel of Luke.
To the left of the main doors are older windows depicting Saint John the Baptist, Saint Matthew and Saint Mark. To the right are windows depicting Saint Luke, Saint John the Evangelist and Saint Patrick.
Father, all holy, grant that those who enter this church with faith
may persevere in the teaching of the apostles
in the breaking of the bread, and in unceasing prayer
and so be built into the heavenly Jerusalem.
