St. Nicholas hosts dedication ceremony to bless new garden
The faithful of St. Nicholas Catholic Church will gather for a special celebration marking the blessing and dedication of a new Stations of the Cross Garden, a sacred outdoor space created to invite prayer, reflection, meditation, and spiritual renewal.
The dedication will take place on Sunday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 4412/4416 Mountain View Drive, Walnutport.
The celebration will begin with Mass presided by His Excellency The Most Reverend Bishop Alfred A. Schlert, followed by the formal blessing and dedication of the Stations of the Cross located throughout the garden.
The newly completed garden features 14 stations depicting the journey of Jesus Christ from his condemnation by Pontius Pilot to His burial.
Carefully placed along a peaceful walking path, the stations offer visitors a place for prayer, reflection, and devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ during the Lenten season and throughout the year.
“The Stations of the Cross Garden will be a place where people can step away from the busyness of life and enter into prayer,” said the Rev. Abraham Ha, pastor of the parish.
“It is our hope this sacred garden will serve not only our parish community but all individuals and families who are seeking quiet reflection, prayer, meditation and to grow closer to our Lord throughout the year.”
Parish leaders expressed gratitude to the generosity of a donor, parishioners, and volunteers who contributed their time, resources, and talents to bring the vision to life and made this project possible.
Parish leaders noted that the garden will serve not only the parish community but also the wider faithful of the diocese and extended community.
Following the dedication ceremony, attendees are invited to tour the garden and enjoy light refreshments.
For more information, contact Cindy Miller, 610-751-5601, community@stnicholaswalnutport.org.