Parish of the Holy TrinityHudson/Germantown, New Yorkwww.HolyTrinityHudson.org

StainedGlass

St. Mary’sChurch

Hudson, NY

Photography | DesignMr. Michael W. A. Van Allen,

sacristan

Notes | FormattingMr. Robert Gelles

Cover image: geometric design, detail from sacristy window

31: Saint Thérèse of Lisieux was a Carme-

lite nun and is called the “Little Flower”. Her feastday is celebrated on October 1.St. Therese is the patron saint of Missions.

[Inscription: In memory of Peter & Isabella McShane bytheir son James McShane]

We are currently in the process of researchingwhich studio produced our beautiful stained glass.This information has somehow been lost over theyears.

28: Saint Jerome is a Father of the

Church. His feast day is celebrated on Sep-tember 30. St. Jerome is the patron saint ofarchaeologists, Biblical scholars, librarians,students and translators.

[Inscription: In Memory of Lawrence Doyle]

29: Saint Louis was the king of

France during the early 1200’s.His feast day is celebrated on August 25.St. Louis is the patron saint of Franceand hairdressers

30: Saint Augustine is a Father of the

Church and one of the greatest writers of theFaith. His feast day is celebrated on August 28.St. Augustine is the patron saint of brewers.

[Inscription: In Memory of Mrs. Mary Clancy]

Introduction

In addition to beautifully adorning our worshipspace, stained glass serves an even greater pur-pose. In the same way an icon, or an artifact usedin worship draws us into the transcendent realm;so too, do these “windows into heaven.” Stainedglass windows serve as holy reminders of ourspiritual ancestors, and of the mighty acts of Godthroughout salvation history. As Sacred Scripturereminds us, when we gather to worship the livingGod, “we are surrounded by a great cloud of wit-nesses.” (Hebrews 12:1)

Another fundamental aspect of stained glass isthe dynamic interplay of light and color. Thispenetrating quality of light reminds us of God’sgrace. As natural light through colored glass; sotoo, God’s grace penetrates our souls, transform-ing us through various hues into his image, fill-ing us with Divine light (James 1:17). As thePsalmist so beautifully writes, “For with you isthe fountain of life; in your light, do we seelight” (Psalm 36:9).

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Areas

A. Narthex

B. Baptistery

C. Nave

D. Restrooms

E. Transept

F. Sacristy

G. Sanctuary

H. Choir Sacristy

J. Our Lady of Victory

Eucharistic Adoration

Chapel

K. Auxiliary (Bridal) Chamber

Windows

1. Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe

1a. Ezekiel & Moses

1b. Isaiah & Jeremiah

2. The Baptism of Christ

3. Mary, Mother of God

4. St. Pope Clement

5. St. John the Evangelist

6. St. Petronilla

7. St. Luke the Evangelist

8. St. Francis de Sales

9. St. Mark the Evangelist

10. St. Hedwig

11. St. Matthew the Evangelist

12. St. Thomas Aquinas

13. St. Cecilia

14a. Angel

14b. Hannah & Elkanah

15. St. Peter, Apostle

16. The Passion of Christ

17. St. Paul, Apostle

17a. Theotokos (latter addition)

18. The Presentation of the

Blessed Virgin Mary

19. The Annunciation

20. The Nativity of Christ

21. St. Agnes

22. St. Patrick

23. St. Agatha

24. St. Pope Gregory the Great

25. St. George

26. St. Ambrose, Bishop

27. St. Helen

28. St. Jerome

29. St. Louis

30. St. Augustine, Bishop

31. Blessed Virgin Mary &

Christ Child with

St. Thérèse of Lisieux

25: Saint Georgeis a martyr of the Church who hadbeen a soldier in the Roman Army.His feast day is celebrated on April 23.St. George is the patron saint of Eng-land and Catalonia, Spain.

[Inscription: The Thomas Gunning Family]

26: Saint Ambroseis a Father of the Church. His feast day is cele-brated on December 7. St. Ambrose is the pa-tron saint of beekeepers, beggars, learners andof Milan.

[Inscription: In Memory of Fenton and M. Cuddy]

27: Saint Helen was the mother of

Constantine the great. Her feast day iscelebrated on August 18. St. Helen isthe patron saint of New discoveries.

[Inscription: The Arthur Morrison Family]

23: Saint Agathais an early martyr of the Church. Herfeast day is celebrated on February 5.St. Agatha is the patron saint of Sicily,wet nurses and rape victims.

[Inscription: Mary Frances O’Conner]

24: Saint Pope Gregory the Greatis a Father of the Church. His feast day is cele-brated on September 3. St. Pope Gregory theGreat sent out missionaries to spread the Wordof Jesus.

[Inscription: In Memory M. Fitzgerald’s Family]

22: St. Patrickbrought and spread Christianitythroughout Ireland. His feast day iscelebrated on March 17. St. Patrickis the patron saint of Ireland.

[Inscription: Sabina and Mary Coyne]

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[Inscription: Mr. and Mrs. John Brennan]

20: The Nativity of the LordThe celebration of the birth of Jesuswho is in the manger surrounded byhis mother Mary and his foster fatherJoseph. An angel is looking down onthe family. The Lord is born in thetown of Bethlehem.

[Inscription: Gift of Helen Keefe]

21: St. Agnesis an early martyr of the Church. Herfeast day is celebrated on January 21. St.Agnes is the patron saint of young girlsand chastity.

[Inscription: Daniel and Margaret Connor]

19: The AnnunciationAn angel visits Mary and tells her thatshe will become the mother of Jesusaccording to God’s plan. Mary is theinstrument in the Incarnation andbirth of Jesus by God’s grace. Mary isthe virgin-mother of Christ.

[Inscription: In Memory of Anna Keefe]

17: Saint Paul the Apostleis one of the most influential saints. Hehelped spread the word of Jesus through-out the Roman Empire. St. Paul is thepatron saint of missions, theologians andChristians. His feast day is celebrated onJune 29.

[Inscription: In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Tho-mas Burke]

17A: TheotokosThis is the title of Mary, Mother of God, inthe Eastern Christian rites. This window(formerly from St. John the Baptist Ukrain-ian Catholic Church, Pittsfield, MA.) wasintroduced here in 2018.

[Inscription: Donated by The Kopychak Family]

18: The Presentation of MaryThe Virgin Mary is brought inside theTemple in Jerusalem by her parents as achild. The Presentation emphasizes thatthe holiness from God is conferred onMary from the beginning of her life.

[Inscription: In memory of the parents of Helenand Anna Keefe]

1 : Our Lord Jesus Christ,

King of the Universe (detail)

Christ is depicted in resplendent glory at the consummation ofthe ages; flanked by the Holy Prophets (Ezekiel, Moses, Isaiah,and Jeremiah) and surrounded by an ensemble of Holy Angels.The angels, who worship Christ with various musical instru-ments (including organ, horn, cymbals, lutes, viola, trumpet &harp) together with the firmament itself, proclaim his glory(Psalm 19:1). The sacred monogram (XP) the Greek letters Chi& Rho, can be seen high above, together with the Alpha &Omega, for Christ has received a name which is exalted abovethe heavens (Philippians 2:9). “I am the Alpha and theOmega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is and who was andwho is to come, the almighty.” (Revelation 1:18)

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1a: Ezekiel & Moses

[Inscription:In Memory ofPatrick Hoctor]

1b: Isaiah & Jeremiah

[Inscription: In Memory ofJane Barrett Hoctor]

2: The Baptism of ChristJesus is baptized by St. John theBaptist in the Jordan River. TheHoly Spirit is represented as a dovedescending upon Jesus.

[Inscription: In Memory of Mrs. Marga-ret Dyer by Daughter P I Donovan]

3: Mary, Mother of Godis the patroness of this ChurchHer feast day is celebrated onJanuary 1.

4: Saint Pope Clementis one of the early Popes of theChurch His feast day is celebratedon November 23. St. Pope Clem-ent is the patron saint of marble-workers

16: The Passion of Christ (detail)Our Lord Jesus Christ Crucified is flanked by his The Blessed VirginMary, his Mother (left); St. Mary Magdalene (center); and “the disciplewhom he loved”, traditionally believed to be St. John the Apostle (right).

(John 19:25-27)Seven doves, representing the seven spirits of God (Revelation 5:6) can beseen emanating from the corpus of Christ. All are set in a rose garden,further highlighting the bitter sweetness of the Passion.The outer and upper regions of the window display the instruments ofthe Passion (clockwise, form lower left: hammer and pliers; inscription,spear and reed with sponge; chalice and host; crown of thorns and nails;lantern; ladder and pillar; scourges; garment and lots or dice).

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[Inscription: Parents of Rev. William E. Keefe]

14A: Angel[Inscription: In Memory ofPatrick and Margaret KnightClark]

14B: Hannah & ElkanahHannah, the wife of Elkanah, wasbarren and couldn’t conceive achild. She asked the Lord to granther a son and promised that herson would devote his service tohim. Then Hannah became preg-nant and gave birth to a sonSamuel

[Inscription: In Memory of Patrickand Margaret Knight Clark]

15: St. Peter, Apostleis the first Pope of the Church. Hisfeast day is celebrated on June 29.St. Peter is the patron saint of fisher-men, net makers, and ship builders.

[Inscription: Mr. and Mrs. ThomasHughes]

5: Saint John the Evangelistis the author of the Fourth Gospel and isone of the twelve Apostles. His feast dayis celebrated on December 27.

[Inscription: In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. T.Martin]

6: Saint Petronillais an early martyr and is thought tobe a spiritual daughter of St. Peter.Her feast day is celebrated on May31. St. Petronilla is the patron saintof mountain travelers

[Inscription: John and CatherineJankauskas]

7: St. Luke the Evangelistis the author of the Third Gospel.His feast day is celebrated on October18. St. Luke is the patron saint of art-ists, physicians, surgeons, and farmers.

[Inscription: In Memory of Mr. and Mrs..James Meara]

8: St. Francis de Salesis a Father of the Church. His feastday is celebrated on January 24. St.Frances de Sales is the patron saint ofwriters, journalists, adult educationand the deaf.

[Inscription: The Kearney Family]

9: St. Mark the Evangelistis the author of the Second Gospel.His feast day is celebrated on April 25. St.Mark is the patron saint of Venice, Italy.

[Inscription: In Memory of Mr. James Bren-nen]

10: St. Hedwigis the patron saint of Silesia and theArchdiocese of Wroclaw, Poland.Her feast day is celebrated on October16.

[Inscription: Arthur and Catherine Daly]

11: St. Matthew the Evangelistis the author of the First Gospel. His feast day iscelebrated on September 21. St. Matthew is thepatron saint of tax collectors and accountants.

[Inscription: In Memory of Mr. Joseph Colwell]

12: St. Thomas Aquinasis a Father of the Church and is oneof the most influential theologians ofWestern Christianity. His feast day iscelebrated on January 28. St. ThomasAquinas is the patron saint of stu-dents and universities.

[Inscription: Corporal John King Eigo]

13: St. Ceciliais the patron saint of musicians.Her feast day is celebrated on No-vember 22.

[Inscription: James and Anne Ganley]