The Chapel of Divine Providence
Gift Shop
We have just returned from market and have restocked
the Gift Shop with many unique, sacramental and holiday items.
Rosaries • Inspirational DVDs
Spiritual Reading • Easter Jewelry
Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation & Wedding Gifts
and much, much more
Be Sure to join us for our
Easter Shopping Bazaar
immediately following the Lenten Retreat
on Saturday, March 26, 2011
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Anytime by appointment
Just call the Gift Shop at 225/752
-
8410
to schedule
Order your custom
Easter Basket from us!!
The Chapel of Divine Providence
Gift Shop
We have just returned from market and have restocked
the Gift Shop with many unique, sacramental and holiday items.
Rosaries • Inspirational DVDs
Spiritual Readi
•
Easter J welry
Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation & Wedding Gifts
and much, much more
Be Sure to join us for our
Easter Shopping Bazaar
immediately following the Lenten Retreat
on Saturday, March 26, 2011
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Anytime by appointment
Just call the Gift Shop at 225/752
-
8410
to schedule
Order your custom
Easter Basket from us!!
The Table of the Lord
Altar
–
When architect Jairo Leon asked David Bates, owner
of Castille Wood Products in Baton Rouge, to build an altar and
credence table for Sister Dulce, he did not hesitate to say yes. Like
so many, David had heard of Sister Dulce and knew she was a special
person. Because of the heavy workload at his shop, David decided to
build and finish the pieces himself. David said, “Normally, I work
in our office, run the business and take care of everyday operations.
So, when I do have to work in the shop it can be rather hectic and
stressful trying to focus on the task at hand while worrying about
all the other things going on with the company. Not once did I feel
that way while working on this. It’s hard to explain, but there was
a distinct calm and peaceful feeling in me and around me during
the whole process. It has truly been an honor and a blessing to be
involved with Sr. Dulce’s Chapel of Divine Providence.”
The chapel altar is made of Sapele, a wood reminiscent of
mahogany. Sapele is characterized by its durability and beautiful
graining.
The altar front, featuring the Lamb of God
with the seven seals, as well as the Communion
gate were acquired by Curt and Mary Burns
from Mandeville, Louisiana from an auction
in Hammond, LA. This is the original altar
front from Hôtel-Dieu in New Orleans. In
1859,
Hôtel-Dieu, known today as University
Hospital, was founded, owned and operated
by the Daughters of Charity. This American
order of nuns was founded by Saint Elizabeth
Ann Bayley Seton and is affiliated with the
Daughters of Charity in France. Hôtel-Dieu,
French for “House of God,” was the only
private hospital in New Orleans to stay open
during the Civil War. Additionally, Hôtel-Dieu
treated New Orleanians through the yellow
fever epidemics of 1853 and 1897, and it was
the first hospital in the United States to air-
condition its surgical areas (1913).
This Little Light of Mine –
I’m Gonna Let It Shine
Sanctuary Lamp
–
The magnificent sanctuary lamp came from
Spain, but was obtained by Curt and Mary Burns at an auction in
Austin, TX.
Sanctuary Lamp Globe
–
Ben Dombey became fascinated
with glass just before attending Tulane University in New
Orleans. His passion for glass grew and after graduating from
Tulane University in New Orleans, he was creating his own work,
assisting local artists and teaching glassblowing at public studios
in NewOrleans. In summer 2010, Ben moved to upstate NewYork
to pursue a Masters of Fine Arts degree in glass at the prestigious
Rochester Institute of Technology. Chef John Folse commissioned
Ben in spring 2010 to create the sanctuary lamp globe in the shape
of a flame inspired by a sketch from Sister Dulce. As Sister, John
and Ben discussed the flame, John
suggested that the flame should
also include the SacredHeart with
thorns. With the image of the
Sacred Heart in mind, Ben blew
glass that was colored with small
pieces of colored glass called frit.
The crown of thorns and drops of
blood were laid onto the glass
using colored glass cane. Ben,
of Jewish faith, was privileged
to create the sanctuary lamp
globe, which will be enjoyed by
generations to come.
Created by glass artist Ben
Dombey; Commissioned by
Chef John Folse.
The Chapel of Divine Providence
Gift Shop
We have just returned from market and have restocked
the Gift Shop with many unique, sacram ntal and holid y items.
Rosaries • Inspirational DVDs
Spiritual Reading • Easter Jewelry
Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation & Wedding Gifts
and much, much more
Be Sure to join us for our
Easter Shopping Bazaar
immediately f llowing the Lenten Retreat
on Saturday, March 26, 2011
Hours of operation: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Order your custom
Easter Basket from us!!
Chapel of Divine Providence
The Mercedarian Private Chapel
Blessings Received: The Altar & The Sanctuary Lamp
