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130 Common Street Mailing Address: 345 Waverly Street Belmont, Massachusetts 02478
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Saint Joseph Parish Courtyard Project |
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The statue of Mary will be resurfaced and relocated to the front of the corner sliding doors. Three walkways made of millstone pavers will radiate out from Mary toward the street, the church front door, and the northeast corner of the yard. Benches of pink granite from Jonesborro Maine will be placed along the walkways and near Mary allowing people to sit and meditate in the newly landscaped grounds. The main area will remain open and be even larger for use in outdoor services and play.
A unique feature of the renovation is the opportunity for parishioners to create a lasting reminder of their membership in the Saint Joseph's Parish by sponsoring inscribed pavers and benches. We invite all families to inscribe pavers with names or statements which would become a permanent part of the courtyard. Parishioners or groups of parishioners can also sponsor granite benches for the same purpose. The cost of the pavers and benches will in turn help pay for the broader renovation.
Together we can build a beautiful courtyard that honors Mary, memorializes our Parishioners, and serves our Parish needs for years to come.
Order forms for pavers and benches can be obtained at the Saint Joseph's Parish Office (617-484-0279), on the St Joseph Parish website, or by contacting Kevin Ryan at kryan62205@gmail.com. Questions about the project can be directed to Kevin Ryan or Father Al Faretra.
- Pavers are made by Ideal of Waltham Massachusetts and are millstone design. Pavers can accommodate up to 3 lines with 13 letters and spaces on each line. It is estimated that the courtyard will use about 2,000 pavers. The cost for inscribed pavers is $150.00.
- Granite benches are modeled on the one at Clay Pit Pond memorializing life-long parishioner Cynthia Jones Hawkins. Only eight benches will be placed in the courtyard. Inscriptions will be individually coordinated with the sponsors. The cost for inscribed benches is $5,000.00.
- All proceeds from the benches and pavers will be applied to the courtyard project
- Here is a full view of the courtyard as it would appear from Common Street
- This is a view from across Common Street
revised 2009