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Sculpture of the Risen Christ
Created by artist Wiktor Szostalo
To mark its 30th anniversary, Ss. John and Paul Parish commissioned a sculpture of the Risen Christ by artist Wiktor Szostalo. The parish commissioned the same artist previously to create the crucifix and the Holy Family grouping in its 2001 worship space. In honor of the anniversary of the parish's foundation (October 4, 1983), a special Anniversary Mass was celebrated on October 4th and the sculpture was dedicated October 5th & 6th.
The entire funding for the Risen Christ sculpture was derived from parish memorial funds and from general donations by parishioners, friends and families.
Parish memorial funds:
in memory of
Mike Archibald
Harold Dunham
Mary Fitzgerald
John Goeders
Ruth Rosburg
Alicia Young
Patricia Evans
General Donations:Donor In memory of In honor of Jeff and Janet Elwer Alois and Glenda Bernard Alois and Cecelia Bernard Leo and Carol Engelbrecht Joseph Engelbrecht Daren and Julie Laffey James and Mary Birchmeier, Duane and Shirley Laffey Bernard Mengwasser Evelyn Mengwasser Ken and Bonnie Carter The Carter and Dossire family deceased members Jo Willett Martin and Armella Willett Jan and Keith Oswald Joseph R. Hawley Sr. Justine Denning, CHM Carl Merschman; Larence and Cecelia Denning George and Margaret Rowe Moms and Dads who have gone before us Jo Ellen Latham Gary Latham and Duane Pitcher Sr. Joyce Ballard Everett and Oleva Kliegl and Joan Kirkpatrick Don Matz Don Evans Patricia Evans Brian and Sophie Wernimont Our fathers - Cleo and Leonard Grace Lienhard Deceased members of Mrachek and Lienhard families Alyce Conley Larry Conley Carol and Jim Conway Brian Cordie Evans John and Jackie Warren Beatrice Dickman Karen Rees Sr. Virginia Jennings, OSF Kathy Dunbar John and Marian Allen Jan and Jerry Barton John and Marian Allen Charlie and Monna Sullivan Deceased family members David and Deb Winkels Al and Dorothy Winkels, LeRoy Borts Higgins and Schemmel Families Lee A Jewett Karen Hudson Ronald and Doris Peterson Joe and Mary Hart Hart Family Jeff , Laura, Meredith and Grant Vorwerk Ben Vorwerk Douglas and Sharon Vail Mia Vail, Gunner and Jeanette Vignaroli, Pearl and Harry Vail, aborted babies Rev. Howard Fitzgerald, Rev. Tim Fitzgerald Tom and Joann Maly Joyce A. Beasley Stephen B. Beadle Robert C. Beasley Eileen M. Beasley Carol Jackson Bob and Carrie Taycher Mary Flynn, Virginia and Norbert Taycher William and Inez Fitzgerald Lyle and Carolyn Fitzgerald, Paulo and Cora Maldonado Brian C. Evan, PO 2nd Class, USN Shirley Koeppel Ron Koeppel Kevin and Lorraine O'Connor Roberta O'Connor Terrence O'Connor Virginia Thomas Emmanuel Thomas Tom and Sally Duer Peter and Ellen Palmershein; Chester and Neva Duer Robert and Bertha Warrick Ervin Schneider, Geneva Schneider, Harold Schneider, Marjorie Gass Kim and James Hart Matt Henderson Renae Grimes God Mike and Diane Daspit Eugene and Margaret Daspit Duane and Shirley Laffey Sheryl Laffey Catherine McCoy James, Mildred, Chad Lahart Nancy Lea Kouri John Goeders life and faith Matt and Kimberly Kouri John Goeders and family Allan and Diane Zadow JJ Tommy Tometich and Verna Zadow Cheri Van Schepen Vern and Eva Pranke Becky Stidfole Vern and Eva Pranke Patricia Burkey In memory of all those who have gone before and for strength of our faith for all those yet to serve, may the mercy and love of Our Lord Jesus Christ bring us peace and everlasting life. Eucharisteo! Rev. Timothy Fitzgerald Joe and Mary Fitzgerald Sr. Virginia Jennings, OSF Mary Fitzgerald and the Fitzgerald family Denning family August and Theresia Vorwaldt family Paulette Weir Bob Weir Robert & Rachelle Lorentzen Deanna Bennigsdorf Irene A. Gilbride Jack Scrignoli Jack Scrignoli David & Nancy Ortega Delores Ortega & Marlene McVeitty Janis Johnson Faith for all Families Nello & Genevieve Stefani Mary & Pete Stefani, Catherine & Frank Sassatelli, Stephen Craig Stefani, Laura Stefani-Wharff Jerry & Patty Whetstone Ray & Mabel Koeder Randy & Mary Davis Francis & Mae Baudhuin Ray & Mildred Dennis Hazel & Lewis LeFleur Veterans Richard & Donna Minahan June Flathers, and our sisters: Betty, Shirley, Alice & Helen Polly Antonelli Rose Catron Mary O'Brien Tom & Jennie Allen Our parents & siblings Jack & Karen Kopecky Judy Warren Anonymous Patricia Pilmaier Noah & Pilmaier families Anonymous Our four babies that died from premature birth Maureen Ryan Claire and Madeline Ryan Tim & Patty Hormann family Clarence and Rosalia Kimble KC Council 13109 Rev. Dan Clark All the priests that have served Ss. John and Paul Parish Laura Engler Chuck & Georgina Engler, Jim & Kathleen Welsh Jeff & Laurie Delvaux Matthew Smits, Teresa Smits, Pat & Mary Lou Duclon Eileen Fitzgerald Joe & Mary Fitzgerald Lynne McGivern Aunt Alicia Diane T. Holmes In honor of daughters and son and families: Julie, Brad & Nate Sparks; Barry, Jackie, Benjamin & Daniel Hoffner; Brian, Laila, Trevor, Sarah & Lauren Holmes; and in thanksgiving for their accomplishments and talents! Cicily Dennis Dennis, Haller, Alson, Jeffers families Dennis & Tootie Mabie Theresa Sullivan and Millie Mabie
Elizabeth (Betty) Wells Betty Wells Loanne M Dodge Bryce J Holland Patrick & Patricia George Katherine George, Susan George Ruth Barillas Mary Fitzgerald
This is the artist's original sketch:
.Artist Wiktor Szostalo explains his sculptures
in Ss. John and Paul church.Wiktor Szostalo lives near St. Louis, Missouri where his studio is located. You can visit his website here: http://www.szostalosculpture.com/