The St. Andrew’s Windows

The St. Andrew’s Church windows were designed by Connick Associates of Boston. They were installed in 1976 and dedicated by Bishop Stewart. The windows were purchased with Memorial Funds in memory of loved ones whose names appear below each window. The motif for all is “The Mysteries”.

The windows above the Baptismal Font show St. Andrew holding the net and oar of his occupation; at either side are windows showing his traditional symbols, the fishes, and the diagonal cross of his martyrdom. On the bottom portion of each window are symbols related to the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. The Font with wavy lines suggests water, the shell of Baptism, and the descending dove of the Holy Spirit.

The three altar window medallions (on the right side) symbolize the Annunciation (lily), the Visitation (rose), and the Nativity (star).

The three windows at the Lecturn depict the Scorging of Christ; the Crown of thorns, and the Cross.

The 3 windows on Epistle Side (rear windows by the organ) show the descending dove of the Holy Spirit - symbolizing Pentecost; the ancient winged monogram - symbolizing the Ascension of the Blessed Virgin Mary; and the Crowned Monogram – symbolizing her coronation

The three windows (rear windows) on the Gospel side show the legend of the pelican feeding its young with its life blood, as the ancient symbol of the crucifixion; the Agnus Dei (or Lamb of God with the Banner of Victory) stands for the Resurrection; and the Eagle (the bird that soars the highest), symbolizes the Ascension.

At the pulpit, the windows show the offering of doves which symbolizes the Presentation in the Temple; the candle suggest the finding of the Christ Child in the Temple; and the chalice, the agony of the Garden.

The Children's Window (in the back entrance hallway) depicts The Bambino - the Christ Child in swaddling clothes.

The windows in the Sacristy show the symbols of the Eucharist: the chalice on each side, the sheath of wheat and cluster of grapes.

The windows on the Front Doors of the church represent the Old Testament with Noah's Ark (right door); and The New Testament is represented by St. Peter's Boat (left door).

The Porch windows portray an Angel in praise and an Angel in Prayer.