Monstrance
This is a two foot tall structure made from gold. It normally stands upon the altar. It’s base is rather like that of an elaborate candle stick. It starts being very wide, for support and then widens into a shaft. The structure is ridged decoratively as the object flows upwards. About halfway up this shaft a small band of gold, about a inch wide, sticks out. Upon this are small decorative areas raised up in elipse shapes. Above this the pole continues for a short while and then merges with a disc shaped part of gold, rather like a lolly pop. The disc is decorated with lots of thin wavey pieces of gold flowing from it, These wavey bits of gold look like rays of light, which makes the disc look like the sun. In the centre of the disc there is a recess which is covered by a thin glass screen. The edge of the recess is lined with rich blue coloured gemstones. At six equally spaced points around the edge of the disc are blue gems, which I think are sapphires. Emerging from the top of the disc structure is a small cross which has another one of the same blue gems at the point where the horizontal part of the cross, crosses the vertical part.
Tabernacle
The tabernacle sits centrally upon the first raised platform behind the altar. It commands the most prominent position within the most holy part of the church. The tabernacle is basically a safe within which The Blessed Sacrament (Blessed wine and bread) is stored. It is roughly two and a half foot high and made of very shiny bronze. Down the centre of the Tabernacle a white cloth is hung upon which is a red depiction of the cross. Behind the white cloth is a picture of the monstrance. Either side of the white veil are relieves of two pillars. On the top of the two pillars a platform is depicted. From either end of the platform two curved triangle shapes are bent in towards each other but don’t quite touch.
Lectern
Most churches have a pulpit and a lectern, but this church has a Lectern, which doubles up as a pulpit. The lectern is about four foot high and four foot wide. The Lectern has three front panels of stone placed into a white surround. The two outer panels are made from a green and highly decorative marble, each is about a foot wide and three foot long. The central panel is made of a beautiful light brown stone. Upon this panel is a relief image of the cross. A frame like border surrounds all three panels. Either side of the central pattern in the white surround are vine patterns that go vertically up and down ending at the same heights as the panels. Theses vine patters and the central pattern is upon part of the altar that curves outward. The altar flares at the top. Around the perimeter of this flare is a square pattern that is depressed into the altar. A thin piece of wood covers the top of the lectern. Upon the wood layer is a reading stand made of the same wood.
Wall mounted Crucifix
This is a three-foot tall 3D crucifix that is positioned about two feet from the floor. It shows Jesus nailed to the cross. The cross is made of oak. His hands nailed by one nail into the crossbeam and his feet both held by one nail to the central shaft. Jesus is wearing only a loincloth in the statue and has a brown beard and long brown hair to his shoulders. He is white. The statue shows Jesus bleeding from both knees, where the three nails hold him in place, from a wound in his side and from the crown of thorns upon his head. Jesus has his eyes closed head turned to one side and looks ready to die. Above his head a small sign showing the letters I N R I is nailed. The letters are spaced with the I N above the R I in two rows. I N R I stands for Jesus of Nazareth king of the Jews in ancient Hebrew.
Font
The font is about four foot tall, including the polished stone base it stands upon. It consists of a large stone bowl held up by four pillars. The bowl part is made of a polished red coloured type of stone, so is the small circular base that stands upon and so are the flared top and bottom parts of the four supporting pillars. The central sections of the four pillars are made of a black polished stone. The flared tops of the pillars are decorated with rich mouldings. Sealing off the top of the font is circular metal disc, this is held in place by a brass locking system.
Stoups
These are small semi-circular recesses in the wall either side of all the doors at around waist height. Within the recess is a glass tray about an inch deep. This is filled with blessed water. The glass tray is patterned with a star design on its underside. The inside of the recess is painted white, the same colour as the churches surrounding walls. The recess’ edge protrudes from the wall slightly producing a one-inch long lip all around the recess.
Confession box
This is a small room set back into the side of the Church. The room is divided into two and has two doors one to each side. Above the confession box is writing that says “ Oh my God I am sorry for my sins and will not sin again”. In one side of the box (the confessor’s side) is a small brass crucifix. The doors and the barrier of the confession box are made of a rich dark wood, most likely oak. There is a bench type seat on either side of the barrier. Both have a green cushion on top. The walls behind where the priest and confessor sit have a small rectangular pattern upon them.
The Fourteen Stations of the Cross
These are fourteen coloured 3D relief images that depict Jesus being condemned to death before Pilate, his journey with the cross, his death and his burial in the tomb. Six are positioned on both of the long walls of the church and the other two on the back wall opposite the sanctuary area. These images are very real and show Jesus looking weary and tortured. They show clearly the suffering Jesus endured. Below is a list of what each 3D relief image shows:
1. Jesus is condemned to death by Pilate.
2. Jesus picks up his cross.
3.Jesus falls to the ground for the first time.
4. Jesus meets his mother Mary.
5. Simon of Cyrene takes up the cross.
6. Veronica wipes Jesus’ face.
7.Jeuss falls again.
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
9. Jesus falls for the third time.
10. Jesus is stripped of his garments.
11. Jesus is nailed to the cross.
12. Jesus dies on the cross.
13. Jesus' body is removed from the cross.
14 Jesus is buried in the tomb.
Statues
Saint Therese of Liseux
This stone statue is about five foot tall and stands upon a stone base, which is three foot high. The statue is painted. Depicted in this statue is a good looking and young woman. She is wearing a brown garment with a white cape on top. The white cape is decorated with a gold pattern around the edges. On her head she is wearing a wimple (nuns head dress). She is holding a wooden crucifix, which is about a foot long, and a bunch of different colour roses.
Jesus Of the Sacred Heart
This stone statute is about five foot tall and stands upon a stone base that emerges from the wall at a height of about three foot. The statue is painted. It shows Jesus, who has a brown beard and hair. He is wearing white robes, decorated with a gold band near his feet, another at his neck and two more on both the sleeves. Around the centre of the robes is a golden fabric belt. Over this he is wearing a copper coloured cape, which is decorated with a luscious gold pattern around its edges. The underneath of the cape is green. Two thick gold lines frame this pattern on either side. Holding the cape around his neck is a golden buckle from which hangs a heart. The heart has been made to look as though it is glowing a golden hue and has a chain around it. Blood is also coming forth from the heart. Poking from the top of the heart is a crucifix. On Jesus’ head is a golden halo. The halo consists of a golden disc with shapes cut from it in a decorative manner, skirting the rim of this disc is a darker band of gold. Jesus has his left hand at his side and the other at chest height making a reaching gesture. His feet are bare except for the brown leather sandals he wears. There are holes on his feet and hands, but Jesus appears to be at peace in the statue.
St Joseph
This is a stone statue of St Joseph holding the baby Jesus. The statue is five foot tall and stands three foot from the ground on a two-foot wide platform, which emerges from the wall. The statue is painted. St Joseph is a white man with brown beard and hair who appears to be in about his late thirties. He is wearing green robes that start at his neck and go down to his feet, they also cover his arms. The bottom edge of the robe is covered in a marvellously detailed golden pattern and the neck of the robe is golden as well. He wears no shoes and appears to be on a dirty and rocky ground. In his right hand he is holding a bunch of three white flowers, which I believe to be lilies. In his left arm he is holding the baby Jesus. The baby Jesus is leaning onto St Joseph’s chest for support and the top of Jesus’ head is resting against St Joseph’s cheek in an affectionate manner. The baby Jesus s wearing a white all covering garment, which is decorated with gold bands on the sleeves, neck and bottom edge. Jesus has wavy light brown hair, is white and is asleep.
St Peter
This is a plain white stone statue that stands about three foot from the ground upon a platform that emerges from the wall and it is approximately five foot high. St Joseph has fairly long curly hair, a beard and a moustache. He is wearing a long robe that stretches down to the floor and over his bare feet. The top of the robe has a V-neck, which reveals another garment underneath. He is holding a thick book in both hands at his waist level. The book is open about halfway through. From the left side of his belt hangs a large key.
Mary Mother of Jesus
This five foot tall plain white stone statue of Mary is positioned in a recess near the front of the church. The recess’ walls are made from a magnificent red stone. The statue stands upon a one-foot high pillar and has two plants either side. Directly above the five foot statue is a beautiful circular stained glass window. The statue shows Mary wearing long robes that cover her feet. The statue’s face shows young and beautiful woman with long flowing hair. Her expression is a contented and happy one. Upon her head she is wearing a crown. The crown is bigger at its top and tapers in slightly to her head. Around her neck is a necklace, which has a large gem upon it. In her left hand she is holding a two-foot long sceptre. The sceptre has a handle then a long smooth section and at its end it widens into an egg shape. In her right hand she is holding the baby Jesus. The baby Jesus is wearing a long baby’s overall that covers all except his head and hands. Jesus is looking ahead and pointing there with two of the fingers on his right hand.
