The Obelisk of Salvation
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This artistic creation is made from Indiana Limestone, which is the same stone that comprises the exterior of the church.
The Obelisk is located between the old church (the current Parish Offices) and the "new" church. It looks much like an Indian ‘totem pole’, and tells the story of God calling his people to salvation. The twelve scenes are scriptural stories.
God continues to call us, His people, to Salvation. God calls us through the Church. St. Mary’s Church invites you to enter. It is here that you will hear the Word of God and receive the Sacraments of salvation.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son,
and the Holy Spirit:
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and every shall be,
world without end.
Amen.
Star of David - Numbers. 24:17
A star shall advance from Jacob.
The Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:1
Then God delivered all these commandments.
The Visitation - Luke 1:40
Mary entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth.
The Nativity - Luke 2:7
Mary gave birth to her first-born son, wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them
in the place where travelers lodged.
Finding in the Temple - Luke 2:46
On the third day they came upon him in the temple sitting
in the midst of the teachers,
listening to them and asking them questions.
Jesus the Teacher - Matthew 5:1-2
When Jesus saw the crowds he went up on the mountainside.
After he had sat down his disciples gathered around him
and he began to teach them.
The Miracle - John 6:11
Jesus then took the loaves of bread, gave thanks,
and passed them around to those reclining there;
he did the same with the dried fish,
as much as they wanted.
The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus - John 19:18
They crucified him.
The Burial of Jesus - Mark 15:46
Joseph took him down, wrapped him in the linen,
and laid him in a tomb which had been cut out of rock.
The Resurrection - Matthew 28:9-10
Suddenly, without warning, Jesus stood before them and said,’ Peace!'
’Do not be afraid! Go and carry the news to my brothers
that they are to go to Galilee, where they will see me.’
Pentecost - Acts 2:1-4
When the day of Pentecost came it found them gathered in one place …Tongues of fire appeared, which parted and came to rest on each of them. All were filled with the Holy Spirit.
The Day of the Lord - Revelation 4:2-3
A throne was standing there in heaven,
and on the throne was seated One
whose appearance had a gemlike sparkle.
Revelation 4:8
Day and night, without pause, they sing: Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, He who was, and who is, and who is to come!
The Obelisk of Salvation was designed by William Schickel from Loveland, Ohio