The plaque reads: “This creche is given by George F. Bont to the glory of God and in memory of John Stephen O’Neill”. George Bont owned the California Steel Products Company in Richmond. His son-in-law was John Stephen O’Neill. John took his two son’s fishing in Klamoth Falls, Oregon. While there he received a phone…
Let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church, there are many plaques that name former members of the congregation memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved ones. On the right side of the church just beyond the choir pews is a plaque that reads: “ This flag has…
This photo was taken to show the abundant Easter flowers decorating St. Paul’s Church in 1913. The church had not yet moved from its original location of Fourth and E Street. Looking behind the Easter lilies, it is possible to glimpse the brass altar rail. Recently, Eric Guastavino polished the cross on the gate of…
The icon of Mary and the Infant Jesus placed over the entrance door to St. Paul’s Church is a memorial to Sarah Jane Hastings. Sarah Jane was a long time member of St. Paul’s Church. In 2006 shortly before she died, she attended a woman’s retreat called “Entering the Heart of Mary” lead by Rev. Mary Louise Hints. The…
Some of the gifts to Saint Paul’s do not have any plaques. One such gift were the designs of several banners which hang by the altar. These were designed and created by Pat Leo in 1988. The designs were all painted on white silk and they symbolized the different church seasons. The hangings bring a…
Leading up to St. Paul’s 150th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church we see many plaques that name former members of the congregation who are memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved ones. Rev. William H. Stoy was…
Leading up to St. Paul’s 150th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church we see many plaques that name former members of the congregation who are memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved ones. Our beautiful altar as well…
Leading up to St. Paul’s 150th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church we see many plaques that name former members of the congregation who are memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved ones. All of us at St.…
Leading up to St. Paul’s 150th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church we see many plaques that name former members of the congregation who are memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved ones. In 1955 Mr and Mrs.…
Leading up to St. Paul’s 150th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church we see many plaques that name former members of the congregation who are memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved ones. The stained glass window on…