Holy Angels Catholic Church was proud to add a new addition to our church, Garden of Grace.  

The project began with plans to commemorate Tom Berscheidt who gave many years of dedication, leadership, and guidance to the youth of our parish. What was once a plan for a small fountain, developed into a beautiful plaza adjacent to the columbarium. A unique, on-of-kind fountain and mosaic became the centerpiece of the garden. A committee of eight members began planning in the spring of 2014. With the collaboration of the committee and many hours of work by experts in various fields, the unveiling and dedication took place on Thursday, June 9 with the Most Reverend Bishop Michael Sis and Father Charles Greenwell.

The following is a description of the fountain and mosaic:

Three interlocking crosses contain the living waters of the Garden of Grace. “The Church standing tall,” exemplifies God’s miraculous creation of man and child coming together as one in Christ. The mosaic illuminates God’s infinite love and gift of grace sustaining us through life’s journey. Vibrant abundant flora encompasses our path as angels keep watch.  The unity of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit, flow as rivers of faith, hope, and love. And finally, every eye is fixed on heaven, our eternal home, bringing endless joy and peace. 

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:3

This beautiful sacred space is for inurnment services, prayer, and meditation. 

Special thanks to all who worked on the project and for numerous monetary gifts from Holy Angels’ church family, friends and family of Tom Berscheidt, and our community.