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We are just about six weeks away from the

opening of the beautifully designed new pub, spa-

cious card room, private dining room with fire-

place, a splendid sun porch and a fresh face applied

to Winningham Court dining room.

Let’s start our tour at the sun

-drenched pub that’s been designed

up and out—with its cathedral ceil-

ing and walls done in cypress and

lots of large windows looking out

onto Palm Court. Eighteen feet at

its peak, the ceiling has exposed

beams that are brightened by LED

lighting. Furnished with brown

leather chairs

to give it a cozy

English feel, the

pub has a fireplace on the far

wall and opposite that a large-

screen TV. On the pub’s right

wall are three pairs of French

doors leading to a covered ter-

race which will be furnished,

affording a new opportunity to

enjoy the outdoors and Palm

Court. The pub is a lovely

space to gather to chat with

friends or to have a club meet-

ing during daytime or evening.

Winningham Court,

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decorated in taupe, coral and aquamarine,

includes both old and new features. The origi-

nal sky ceiling remains, as well as the wrought

iron gates. On the side columns between the

gates, fabric panels hang between the tables

to create a sense of privacy. The

room is also divided by low ma-

hogany partitions which match

the new chairs. Drum-type light

fixtures hang above the tables.

These changes are designed to im-

prove both lighting and acoustics.

Winningham Court now includes

the old pub, which features a

wine wall behind glass and four

banquettes. The new permanent

buffet is also a plus.

The all-new card room, private dining

room and sun porch can be found where

Headmaster One used to be. The spacious

and bright rooms are separated by pocket

doors. With handsome woodwork through-

out and done in cream and red, the dining

room and card room are designed for flexibil-

ity. For a private party, you could close the

pocket doors and use the dining room alone,

or for a larger group, you could use the entire

space. The private dining room has a fireplace

with hutches to each side. Off these rooms is

a pantry that leads to

GABGABGAB THE GADSDENTHE GADSDENTHE GADSDEN

Don’t

Forget

Newly Designed Additions to BG Close to Completion Barbara Tuck

Continued on Pg. 2

President’s Message 2

Birthdays/Community News 4

Activities & Festivities 6-7

The Chaplain’s Corner 11

Sister’s Day

August 2nd

S’mores Day

August 10th

Senior Citizen’s

Day August 21st

View from the new pub into

Winningham Court

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As the summer progresses,

so does our construction as

Barbara Tuck so vividly de-

scribed in the cover article. I

am confident that in about six

weeks we will be enjoying

our beautiful new light-filled

spaces. Continue to “hang-

in” and, again, many thanks for your patience.

Construction is almost over, the enjoyment is

soon to begin, and the results will make it all

worthwhile!

I thank you for the numerous responses I

have received to my request for ideas about

what is truly unique and special about BG. One

said, “What makes BG the community it is, is the

people who live here—their diversity, friendliness

and helpfulness, regardless of their former sta-

tions in life—from a Nobel Prize winner to

school teachers, housewives, generals and doc-

tors, we enjoy each other and it makes for a

friendly place to live.” Another said that it’s the

“good manners,” “politeness,” and the “level of

hospitality” not found in many places anymore.

One person appreciated the “sophistication” and

“good taste” with which life can be lived here.

Often cited were the “bonds of genuine affection

between the residents and staff.” Other attrib-

utes were “innovative thinking,” “challenging the

status quo,” “respect for individual differences

and one’s privacy,” and the “camaraderie” and

“sharing the wealth of life experiences.”

President’s Message Bill Trawick

Cover story continued from Page 1

the service hall and kitchen.

Along the length of both rooms, on the other side

of French doors, is a beautiful sun porch. Surrounded by

tall windows that bring the outdoors in, this sun porch is a

very inviting space with slotted-wood ceiling and sisal car-

peting. This porch is perfect for cocktails before dinner or a

small discussion group, not to mention a favorite place for

curling up with a good book!

The addition of these wide-open and attractively

designed spaces offers so many options for our enjoyment, and with their

completion, this current phase of building draws to a close.

The BG traits you have identified resonate

themes of “connectedness,” “mutual appreciation

and respect,” and the “quality” in which we strive

to live. As these traits define the character of our

community and can have profound influences

upon our lives, I think the community we have

created together, with individual and collective

intentionality, is one of which we can all be very

proud. Please keep your ideas coming. They

will be very helpful as we develop our new mar-

keting materials.

Also, it is difficult to believe, but we have

begun our planning and budgeting for 2010. As

you can imagine and appreciate, our goal is to

operate as effectively and efficiently as possible;

however, if there are things that would make

your life better, please jot down your suggestions

and have Lamona put your note in my box. Your

input is important and always appreciated.

Quality

Quality is never an accident. It is always

the result of firm intention, sincere effort,

intelligent direction and skillful execution.

Quality represents the wise choice of

many alternatives and the cumulative experi-

ence of many craftsmen. It demonstrates the

success of a determined purpose.

View from the card room

into the private dining room

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When you are considering a new service

or product, how do you make a decision? Many

people ask their friends, neighbors or family

members for advice. They research options and

may even give it a trial run.

The same is true for people inquiring

about Bishop Gadsden. Many of our referrals

are from existing residents or their family mem-

bers. I am always filled with pride when some-

one inquires about Bishop Gadsden because

“someone they know lives here.” Friends have a

way of looking out for each other and wanting

the best for one another.

A few months ago, the marketing depart-

ment developed a Resident Referral program.

The program consists of residents contacting the

From the Marketing Office Laura Wilson

marketing department with names of friends who

might want to learn more about Bishop Gadsden.

If that friend moves into Bishop Gadsden because

of that referral, the resident will be awarded a

two-night stay at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville,

NC. I am pleased to announce that Drs. Dan and

Marjorie Mengedoht are the recipients of two

nights at the beautiful Grove Park Inn from a re-

ferral of two friends who have reserved a resi-

dence at Bishop Gadsden.

Thank you for your endorsements and rec-

ommendations for your friends to enjoy the ex-

traordinary lifestyle at Bishop Gadsden. If we

may be of further assistance, please feel free to

call Laura Wilson at 406-2525.

Update on Read Cloister Sarah Tipton

As you may recall, renovating Read

Cloister, our skilled nursing community, was

among three top strategic priorities for 2009.

The other two were: 1) marketing/occupancy,

and 2) sustaining financial stability during the

economic downturn. Renovations to the

rooms in Read Cloister began earlier this year,

and we have made great progress. Of the 44

rooms requiring an overhaul, 10 have been

completed to date.

If you haven’t had an opportunity to

see the makeover, I encourage you to go visit

a friend in Read Cloister and take a look.

From the hardwood entry foyer, new carpet,

and soothing neutral wall colors, to the hand-

some chair rail and crown molding, attractive

new light fixtures, greatly improved closet and

bathroom doors, and updated bathroom van-

ity, tile and fixtures, the rooms have truly

been transformed. Residents and families alike

have provided very positive feedback. The

rooms are being renovated as vacancies natu-

rally occur, so we anticipate this phase of the

Read Cloister facelift to be complete sometime in

late 2010. Fortunately, the inconvenience has been

minimal and the rewards great!

Another important, but perhaps less notice-

able element in the transformation of the environ-

ment of Read Cloister, has been an upgrade to the

nurse-call technology. In June, a new wireless sys-

tem was implemented, allowing residents to call for

assistance from anywhere in Read Cloister, Frederick

(Myers Hall) dining room, the salon, Fitness center,

or café. In addition, staff members now receive

these calls remotely, so they can go directly to the

resident in need rather than having the call dis-

patched from the nurses’ station. This new system

allows for greater resident autonomy and independ-

ence, and more efficient and timely staff response.

These changes are exciting first steps in the

renewal of Read Cloister. Renovations planned for

the dining room and common areas are currently in

the design and regulatory approval process. Stay

tuned for future progress reports on this critical stra-

tegic goal.

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Apts/Cottages

Robert & Ann Eels 324 406-7715

Jim & Patty Fei 52 571-3181

Myers Hall

Kay Hall 1015 406-6499

Frankie Emerson 1031 406-6586

Stella Barnett 2029 795-0838

Read Cloister

Chilton Johnson 202 406-6558

Charlotte Sottile 120 406-6618

Arcadia Close

Elizabeth Burris 2 406-2366

Update Meetings

August Birthdays!

elcome New Residents

There are no update meetings

in August

Beverly John 1

Ethel Davis 1

Earle McSpadden 2

Caroline Meyer 5

Frances Wilson 7

Curtis Worthington 8

Ellen Marckesano 10

Sue Gough 11

Billye Mann 12

Dave Pendery 12

Ralph Edwards 13

Ted Ladd 14

Dot Hall 16

Jean Wade 17

Louise Stevens 18

Dorothy Thornton 18

Bill Connellee 19

Ann Bretherton 20

Ann Eels 21

Sara Rittenberg 21

Bill Whitener 21

Thelma Key 23

Jimmy Evans 24

Joan Bailey 26

Mitzi McDevitt 27

Madeline Henderson 28

Louis Marckesano 28

CD Melton 29

Orren Knauer 30

Tom Mann 30

Anna Mae Bonaparte 31

Eleanora Molinaroli 31

Monday, August 24th

10 am - 3 pm

Stop by for some free

prizes and popcorn!

Please sign up at the Ac-

tivities table or at time-

clocks. The donation van

will be located outside the

gym and pharmacy.

Staff vs. Residents

Blood Drive

Who will win?

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By Jack Cooper, patient & Peggy Cooper, caregiver After 17 years of normal, annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) readings, mine doubled in 2008. This, of course, led to a biopsy, confirming a diagnosis of prostate cancer. My PSA was 10.5 and my Gleason Score (measure of aggressiveness) was 8, on a scale of 2-10. At this point, my local urologist gave us a list of 10 possible treatments and suggested we do some research on our own, including a visit to the radiation oncologist at Roper Hospital. Why should we do our own research on prostate cancer? With few exceptions, you will get only one chance to be cured of prostate cancer. And since you have only one chance, you want to make absolutely sure you get the best treatment and the best doctor. Since cure should be the ultimate result of treatment, and no one locally really wanted to talk much about cure, we chose Radiother-apy Clinics of Georgia (RCOG). RCOG’S Computerized ProstRecision Database is the key to treatment and cure of prostate cancer. This data-base keeps records of complications as well as cure rates. Complications and post-treatment, or lack of, are extremely important for the patient to resume his normal lifestyle. ProstRecision treatment at RCOG includes seed implantation, followed after three weeks by seven weeks (35 treatments) of intensity-modulated radiation therapy

Nov 13th

Casino Night ~ Silent Auction Roaring 20’s costumes $50 per person - details to follow

Outreach Committee Fundraiser

Help us support Crisis Ministries

(IMRT). IMRT uses computer-controlled linear accelera-tors to deliver precise radiation doses to a malignant tumor or to specific areas within the tumor. The staff at RCOG is much like the staff here at Bishop Gadsden—friendly and personable—which makes for a wonderful healing environment. Lectures by one of the six RCOG physicians, along with a box supper, are given each Tuesday. And tours of the Atlanta area are of-fered weekly by James Smith, who is a real ―Hoot‖ and also part of the healing process. Cure of prostate cancer at RCOG is having a PSA of 0.2 ng/ml or lower after treat-ment and maintaining at 0.2 ng/ml forever. We were able to stay at Hope Lodge in Decatur for most of our stay. Hope Lodge, Atlanta is sponsored by The American Cancer Society and Winn-Dixie and takes cancer patients from all the facilities in the Atlanta area. Our stay there was a heartwarming experience for both of us as we made new friends from all over. Hope Lodge was founded here in Charleston in the early 1970s and is located on Calhoun Street, near Ronald McDonald House. Peggy and I wanted to share this experi-ence with our BG friends and to make ourselves available to anyone who might be going through the decision-making process regarding prostate cancer. Bottom line to all you men and your families, please get an annual PSA blood test. It’s easy and could save your life.

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Don’t panic! It’s not Christmas yet

— but we did preview the season

at Put’s Pub recently and everyone

was in a joyous spirit. Before the

evening ended, we were all wish-

ing each other “Merry Christmas.”

Thanks to the Dining Services staff

who prepared Egg Nog (from

scratch) and sugar cookies. Pic-

tured are: 1) Mary Crawford &

Martha Mood 2) Al Benjaminson

sampling a cookie offered by Terry

Sue Hudson & Erin Plasterer 3)

Martha Kent who presented

Tommy Thorne with a Birth-

day/Christmas present 4) Mindy

Helmly & Jenny Juhasz adorned

with Santa hat & Reindeer antlers

5) Sue Gough, Cynthia Marterre &

Elsie Meyer toasting with Egg Nog

Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

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Activities & Festivities: What’s happening around campus! Katie Jayne, Cynthia Marterre, Christy Smith & Kay Jenkins

You Don’t Want to Miss This…

Monday, August 3 Citadel history professor Dr. W. Gary Nichols lecture on

Russia Today. 4 PM in Blackmer Hall.

Monday, August 3 National Smile Week begins in Myers Hall with a con-

test. See Jenny & Cynthia for details.

Tuesday, August 4 - 3:00 PM Pretty Bouquets All Around. Come arrange fresh flow-

ers in the MH Activity Room.

Wednesday, August 5 - 5:00 PM ―Island Escape‖ at Put’s Pub.

Wednesday, August 5 - 3:30 PM Boiled Peanut Party in Morse Activity Room

Thursday, August 6 - 4:00 PM Planet Earth Series: ―Mountains‖ in Blackmer Hall

Monday, August 10 - 3:00 PM Taki Lecture: ―The OSS & the Cicero Affair‖ in Blackmer

Hall

Wednesday, August 19 - 4:00 PM Benny Plasencia piano concert in the Chapel

Thursday, August 20 - 10:30 AM

Richard’s Recipes – Our Myers Hall Chef will show us

how he works his culinary magic in the Gathering Room!

Sunday, August 23 - 4:00 PM Frances Hsieh Concert in the Chapel

Monday, August 24 Exploring Hawaii Day: Hawaiian Baking, Travel Video, &

Trivia in Morse

Monday, August 24 - 10-3:00 PM Blood Drive: Staff vs. Residents

Tuesday, August 25 We’ll mark the ―Dog Days of Summer ― in Frederick and

Read Cloister Dining Rooms

Friday, August 28 - 3:15 PM Luau Happy Hour & Sing a Long in Morse Activity Room

Monday, August 31 - 3:30 AM Trip to the State Fair - Fair games, food, and fun in Morse

Activity Room

On July 10th, Bishop Gadsden presented the Jan Carter Awards for Excellence in Nurs-ing. A fund was established for this purpose by the Jack Ruffle family in memory of his wife Ellie. This year’s winners are Karen McNeil, Beverly Grampus and Thelma Gail-liard. They certainly are well deserving of this honor, so if you have not had the oppor-tunity, please congratulate them.

On July 20th Cloister resi-dents spent a day in the Big

Apple! They enjoyed a fantastic lunch of New

York-style pizza, cheese-cake, and Cosmopolitans while watching a video

about the city. Finally, they finished the day by seeing a genuine Broadway musical. After all, if we can make it

there, we can make it anywhere!

Joan Hazzard

Deb Parker’s daughter

Amanda with Marjorie Peale.

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Meet your Neighbor: Marilyn Powell Dan McKnight

Marilyn Powell grew up in Honolulu.

Her call to the ministry came in a divine vision,

and she responded by becoming a reverend in

the Episcopal Church, meeting its qualifications

by attending seminary at Saint

Luke’s School of Theology in Se-

wanee.

Marilyn always has been an

advocate for peace and justice, be-

ing one of the co-founders of the

Cumberland Center for Justice and

Peace, with like-minded people in

the Sewanee, TN area. She also

started a Family Violence program in

Grundy County, Tennessee, a 24-hour hotline

for battered women, as well as the Mid-

Cumberland Mountain Ministry, an outreach

program in Appalachia.

Here in Charleston, Marilyn founded

the Magdalene House, a residential program

for women coming out of prison who are ad-

dicted to drugs and have been involved in

prostitution. Bishop Gadsden generously made

it a recipient of its outreach benefit two years

ago.

Marilyn married an Air Force officer and

became the mother of two girls and two boys.

They were in Cuba when Castro made

his first attempt at revolution with his

attack on the Moncado Barracks, and

Cuba was placed on high alert as there

was a possibility that the revolution

would spread. Since her husband was

working with the Cuban Air Force,

they would have been in danger.

President Batista took over by revolu-

tion when they were there. It was a

bloodless takeover. Her husband was in the Cu-

ban Military Hospital at the time having his ap-

pendix removed. Their third child was born in

that hospital.

The couple also lived in Montevideo, Uru-

guay, where her husband started a Staff and

Command School for the Uruguayan Air Force,

and they did missionary service in Costa Rica.

Lowcountry Senior Center’s 6th Annual Art Festival

September 1 - 30, 2009

As a festival participant, you will receive an invitation to

the Art Festival’s opening wine reception. Your artwork

will be judged and prizes awarded as follows: First

Prize $75, Second Prize $40, Third Prize $25,

Honorable Mention $10. Please see Mindy if you

are interested.

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Armee Sadler, a new resident of Myers

Hall, is a true Charlestonian, having been born

here and spent most of her life here. Her father,

Karl Lesemann, was one of the most prominent

realtors in the area.

During World War II, Armee met and

married Ralph Sadler, a member of the U.S. Coast

Guard. The couple moved to San Francisco

where a kind lady rented them a room and gave

them kitchen privileges. After Ralph’s tour of

duty ended, the couple moved back to Charles-

ton, where Ralph went to work in his father-in-

law’s real estate firm.

Ralph was a bright fellow and soon estab-

lished his own real estate company. He got into

development, and he developed South Winder-

mere with a large shopping center along Folly

Road. To the north, and abutting the shopping

center, he created Confederate Circle with large

lots and quite substantial residences. On the

north edge of this fine neighborhood, he estab-

lished many homes along Chadwick Drive and

other streets. He left his mark in Charleston & the

vicinity.

As a growing girl, Armee lived in a

neighborhood that had lots of boys. She became

proficient at softball and tennis. She and Ralph

were members of the Country Club of Charleston

where she played on the Club’s Ladies Tennis

Team.

Meet the Staff: Frank Rubino Taki Andriadis

New Resident: Armee Sadler Tommy Thorne

When you look at a

menu at Winningham Court,

you probably never think of the

many people it takes to prepare

the food you like so much. Ex-

cluding the people who greet,

seat and wait on you, there is a

group of 20 in the kitchen.

They are all supervised by our

new Executive Chef, Frank Rubino.

Frank was born and brought up in Buffalo,

NY. His father Frank came from Sicily, Italy; his

mother Jean was a native of Buffalo. Frank’s in-

troduction to the culinary art was washing dishes

and cutting vegetables in his father’s restaurant,

the “Arkansas Grill” in Buffalo.

The Rubinos sold the “Arkansas Grill” and

went to Phoenix, AZ, where Frank and his three

brothers opened the “Brothers Four” restaurant,

specializing in Italian cuisine. Two of the brothers

resigned shortly afterward, and two years later

the restaurant was closed. Frank then worked for

four years as Executive Chef at the Starmount

Country Club in NC.

Frank later moved from NC to SC and

worked as General Manager of The Commodore,

a Hilton Head restaurant. He also spent time

working for the Seabrook Island Club. In 1991,

Frank became Executive Chef at the Seabrook Is-

land Club.

While working in the Charleston area,

Frank met and married his second wife, Judy.

Frank has three daughters from his first mar-

riage—Lauren, Alexandra and Brittany, and Judy

has a six-year-old son, Damon, from her first mar-

riage.

In January 2003, Frank opened the Terra-

pin Café at Folly Beach where he was both

owner and Executive Chef. Preoccupied with his

family life, Frank had to sell his share of the res-

taurant to his partner. Last year, at the suggestion

of a friend, he joined Bishop Gadsden. “I am very

happy to have joined Bishop Gadsden where the

residents are also your friends,” Frank says.

The Rubinos make their home on James

Island.

SAVE THE DATE

Friday, October 16, 2009

Requests the Pleasure of your Company

at a Celebration of Our Expansion & Beautiful New Interiors

5:00 – 8:00pm

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Meet your new Social Services Coordinator - Carissa Welsh Jennifer Hartig

Charlie Robertson

February 5, 1914 ~ July 23, 2009

Virginia Condon

October 2, 1918 ~ July 27, 2009

Dorothy ―Dot‖ Hoff

November 13, 1915 ~ July 5, 2009

Mike Hazzard

December 9, 1919 ~ July 15, 2009

The Community Life Services team wel-

comes (back) its newest member, Carissa Welsh.

Carissa spent the early part of this year as an in-

tern here at BG under our very own Anne Spees.

We now welcome her back in her new role—

that of Social Services Coordinator for the Apart-

ment/Cottage community.

Carissa grew up in Clearwater, FL, before

joining the Air Force as an Aircraft Communica-

tions and Navigations Systems Specialist. She

served four years in the Air Force, during which

she was stationed in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her

husband Zach is an active duty Air Force fire-

fighter stationed at Charleston AFB.

Carissa has a bachelor’s degree in Social

Work from Limestone College. She enjoys walk-

ing, biking, and gardening. “I’m constantly

planting, replanting, and then replanting what-

ever I bring home,”

she claims. Her most

recent accomplishment

was hiking over Raven

Cliff Falls, through the

Naturaland Trust Trail,

and up the Dismal

Trail near Greenville.

She and Zach have

two dogs—a rat terrier

named Remington,

and a Chihuahua

named Daisy.

Please welcome Carissa back into the BG

family as you see her throughout the commu-

nity. We are delighted that she’s chosen to

come work at BG!

Exercise for those of us over 50: 1. Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty

of room at each side. 2. With a 5-lb potato bag in each hand, extend your arms straight out from your sides and hold them there as long as you can. Try to reach a

full minute, and then relax. 3. Each day you'll find that you can hold this position for just a bit

longer. After a couple of weeks, move up to 10-lb potato bags. 4. Then try 50-lb potato bags, and eventually try to get to where you

can lift a 100-lb potato bag in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. (I'm at this level.)

5. After you feel confident at that level, put a potato in each bag.

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Similar to the Cross

Fleurie, the Budded Cross fea-

tures a clover leaf or flower

buds at the end of each arm,

also symbolizing the Holy

Trinity. Originally used in her-

aldry, the current state flag of Maryland features

a Budded Cross. Often precious stones are em-

bedded in each bud, representing the twelve

apostles (a variation of the Apostles’ Cross). The

needlepoint representation was made by Connie

Lyle in memory of Barbara Anne Holloway.

Another form of the

Apostles’ Cross features a Chi

cross made of twelve Greek

crosslets (one for each apostle)

intersecting a central large

Greek cross (representing

Christ). Eve Evans crafted the

needlepoint in honor of Colonel William W.

Thomas.

The Jerusalem Cross is

a heraldic cross consisting of a

large Greek cross surrounded

by four smaller Greek cross-

lets, one in each quadrant.

The simpler form of the cross

is known as the "Crusaders'

Cross" because it was on the papal banner given

to the Crusaders for the First Crusade, and was a

symbol of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem. The

four smaller crosses are said to symbolize either

the four books of the Gospel or the four direc-

tions in which the Word of Christ spread from

Jerusalem. The symbolism of the four directions

is based on the belief that Jerusalem was the

spiritual center of the earth. In honor of their

children, Patricia, Janet and James, and their chil-

dren, this kneeler was given by Harold and Jac-

queline Jacobs.

Cryptic forms of the

cross were the first to be used

by early Christians, as repre-

sented by the Greek letter chi

(X) or the anchor cross. Dur-

ing the fifth century, crosses

became more commonplace

in two forms—the Greek

cross (+) and the Latin cross.

Their popularity and use increased during the

Crusades, being used in heraldry (armor shields

and banners). Various designs of the cross make

up the largest thematic grouping among the nee-

dlepoint kneelers in our chapel.

The Latin cross is repro-

duced in the Crown and Cross

design created by the Rever-

end Floyd W. Finch, Jr., given

as a memorial to his parents,

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd W. Finch,

Sr. It is often interpreted as

symbolizing the reward in heaven (the crown)

coming after the trials in this life (the cross). This

meaning is expressed in the New Testament pas-

sage: “Blessed is the man who perseveres under

trial, because when he has stood the test, he will

receive the crown of life that God has promised

to those who love him” (James 1:12).

The remaining needle-

point creations are based on

the Greek cross and many date

back to the Crusades. The

fleur de lis cross is a variation

of the Cross Fleurie with three

buds at the end of each arm.

This cross is commonly used in heraldry (such as

family crests and early military armor). It symbol-

izes the Trinity and, in some cases the twelve

apostles. This kneeler was fashioned by Eve Ev-

ans in memory of General William C. Westmore-

land.

Symbols of the Church: Needlepoint Art of the Chapel: Part VI Father Frank Russ

Continued on Pg. 12

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The Maltese Cross is identified as the symbol of an order of Christian war-

riors known as Knights of Malta. It was originally the symbol of Amalfi, a small

Italian republic of the 11th century. The cross is eight-pointed and has the form of

four V-shaped arms joined together at their tips, so that each arm has two points.

Based on crosses used since the First Crusade, the eight points symbolize the eight

points of courage: loyalty, piety, frankness, bravery, glory and honor, contempt

of death, helpfulness towards the poor and the sick, and respect for the church. The kneeler, created

by Tei McCurdy Tober, is given in honor of James Chadwick Tober.

In next month’s issue, we will explore the remaining needlepoint cross designs, as well as the

institutional shields and symbols in the altar kneelers.

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