Weekly Giveaways #32 - Week of 12/13/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION
Last week we learned where St. Francis Xavier (above) was initially buried. Name the places where he has been buried.

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
A $50 Gift Certificate from Laut Restaurant, a Malaysian restaurant, on 17th St. near Union Square.

THE WINNER:
Kathy Mulvaney


THE ANSWER:
St. Francis Xavier was buried on the island of Shangchuan, then transferred to St. Paul's Church in Malacca. His final place of rest is in Goa in the Basilica of Bom Jesus.


Photograph by Carlos Martín

Weekly Giveaways #31 - Week of 12/06/09

 

Question of the week:
This past week on December 3rd we celebrated the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. This newly restored mural depicts St. Francis Xavier's death on an Island off the coast of China. What island is it?

This week's give-away:
Brunch for Two at Steak Frites. Thanks very much to the delicious Steak Frites Restaurant!

The Winner: 

Joan Schechter

The Answer: 

Shangchuan, aka Schangschwan or Sancian or Chang-Chuang or St. John's.

Please patronize our sponsors.
Photograph by Carlos Martín 

Weekly Giveaways #30 - Week of 11/29/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION:
We serve the spiritual needs of our community in what we sometimes call “the upper Church” (where we celebrate Mass) and the physical needs of our surrounding community in “the lower Church” (what we refer to as the Welcome Table/Mission). They are inextricably linked.
How then is participating in the Capital Campaign vital for both the upper and lower Church?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE:
A $50 Gift certificate from VYNL Restaurant.
As always, thanks to VYNL!

THE WINNER:
Grace Springer

THE ANSWER:
In the Upper Church, we celebrate Eucharist, so our spiritual lives are fed. In the Lower Church, we feed people and their physical needs are met (and hopefully their spiritual too). Without taking care of the physical structure of the Church building, neither one could continue.

Weekly Giveaways #29 - Week of 11/22/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION:
Which line, in the wonderfully creative adaptation of Corrine Manning's lyrics to ONE from A CHORUS LINE sung by the Parish Staff at last weekend's Cabaret, best sums up what is specifically going on in this picture above?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE:
Brunch for Two at Steak Frites restaurant. Thanks to parishioner Peter Ranello for his generous donation for this week’s prize.

The Winner:
Dianne Weyers

The Answer: 
“Murals fading on the wall will shine in time."

Weekly Giveaways #28 - Week of 11/15/09

How many pipes will our new Peragallo organ have?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE:
Brunch for Two at Steak Frites restaurant.

Thanks to parishioner Peter Ranello for his generous donation for this week’s prize.

The Winner:
Stephanie Samoy

The Answer: 
2,446 pipes!

Weekly Giveaways #27 - Week of 11/08/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION:
What is the lead connection between each piece of stained glass called and what is one of the unique facts about our stained glass windows?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE:
Since there was no winner last week, Dolores won last week’s prize which was a hardcover book titled: The Archdiocese of New York “The Bicentennnial History” by Thomas J. Shelley AND this week’s prize, a $50 Gift Certificate from VYNL restaurant.  
Thanks, as always to VYNL!

The Winner:
Dolores Roddy 

The Answer:
The lead between each piece of stained glass is called “came” and what is unique about our windows is that each panel or pane is in its own steel frame.

Weekly Giveaways #26 - Week of 11/01/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION
Soon we will see the magnificent “Apotheosis of St. Francis Xavier” medallion. The vibrant colors long subdued by dirt, incense and candle smoke will be seen in its intended glory. Who is the artist that painted the Apotheosis?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
A hardcover book titled: The Archdiocese of New York “The Bicentennnial History, 1808-2008”
by: Thomas J. Shelley

THERE WAS NO WINNER OF THE WEEKLY GIVEAWAY THIS PAST WEEK
(Last week’s prize and this week’s prize will be combined for the lucky winner!)

Weekly Giveaways #25 - Week of 10/25/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION
As history goes, a woman played a role in helping to keep the Xavier community alive and moving forward at a very pivotal time-- right after the first church burned down.
How did this woman provide for her five children and what did she say to inspire Fr. Larkin?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
Paul Wilkes’s book, “In Due Season-A Catholic Life”.
Wilkes has written for the New Yorker, New York Times Magazine, and Atlantic Monthly. And according to Andrew Greeley, “Paul Wilkes’s memoir is a love story—and also a story of a struggle with the lover, in his case, God…”

Thanks so much to Stephanie Samoy and Mary Hurson for their generous donation!

The Winner:
Grace Springer

The Answer:
She was an apple woman selling apples to take care
of her five children. She said, “We must give God glory for
everything!”

Weekly Giveaways #24 - Week of 10/18/09

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION:
Who was the President of the United States when the cornerstone was laid for our present Church? And who was President when it was completed?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE:
Daily Guideposts for 2010, a Spirit-lifting devotional
leatherette-bound book that is an American favorite for
more than 30-years. Each day of 2010 you'll find a short
Scripture verse for reflection, a true first-person story and a
brief prayer to put the day's message to work in your life.

THE WINNER:
Steve Amoroso

THE ANSWER:
Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878 and Chester Alan Arthur in 1882.

Weekly Giveaways #23 - Week of 10/11/09

This week’s question is similar to the old “guess how many gum balls in the jar” routine. How many people, so far, have participated in the Capital Campaign with a pledge or donation?

The person who guesses closest to the actual number without going over wins.

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
A $50 Gift Certificate to Bed, Bath & Beyond courtesy of lovely parishioner Ann Harris-Jacobs!

Thanks to Ann!

The Winner:
Scott Wilkolaski

The Answer:
Scott was the closest without going over with a guess of 123.

Weekly Giveaways #22 - Week of 10/04/09

This Week's Question:
As you sit in the nave, you may have been wondering what is occurring beyond the huge white curtain. Two such occurrences are the restoration of the Blessed Virgin Mary Altar and the St. Joseph altar. How much would your daily gift be over the course of the 5-year pledge period to restore the Blessed Virgin Mary Altar AND what is the difference between that daily gift and the daily gift to restore the St. Joseph Altar?

This week's give-away:
A $50 Gift Certificate to VYNL Restaurant!
Thank you VYNL!

The Winner:
Kathleen Friel

The Answer:
There are 1,826 days over the 5-year campaign (including a leap year). The Blessed Virgin Mary Altar restoration level is $60,000, therefore your daily gift would be $32.86. It’s the same for the St. Joseph Altar, so the difference is O.

Weekly Giveaways #21 - Week of 09/27/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION
Among the gifts you can make toward our Capital Campaign is a 5-year pledge for the restoration of the historic pews (good news - they’ll be back sometime in November we hope!). How much would your daily gift be over the course of the 5-year pledge period?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
A $50 Gift Certificate from the delicious Safran Restaurant 7th Ave. between 15 &16th Streets.

Thanks to Safran!
Please patronize our sponsors.

The Winner:
Nadine Koza

The Answer:
There are 1,826 days over the 5-year
campaign (including a leap year). The pew restoration
level is $5,000, therefore your daily gift would be $2.74.

Weekly Giveaways #20 - Week of 9/20/09

In this photo (above) what is missing and Why?

This week's give-away:

A $30 Gift Certificate from Westside Market. Please patronize our sponsors!

Weekly Giveaway #19 - week of 9/13/09

One of the many different gifts that you can make toward our Capital Campaign is a 5-year pledge for the restoration of the Historic lighting.

Question of the Week:
How much would your daily gift amount have to be, over the course of this 5-year pledge period, to help restore the Historic Lighting? (Photo below) This week's give-away:
A $50 Gift Certificate to VYNL Restaurant!
Thank you VYNL!

The Winner:
Kathleen Cagnina

The Answer:
Over 5 years there are 1825 days plus one extra day for the leap year. A gift toward the Historic Lighting is $20,000, so your daily gift amount would be $10.95!

Weekly Giveaways #18 - Week of 9/06/09

Among the many different gifts that you can make toward our Capital Campaign is a pledge for the restoration of the Angel Medallions, which you see in the picture (Above).

Thus far, 5 Angel Medallions have been restored in the Nave of the Church. What do these Angels represent?

This week's give-away:

Brunch for 2 at the Hollywood Diner. Please patronize our sponsors!

The Winner:
Ethelyn Smyley

The Answer:
The virtues of St. Francis Xavier

Weekly Giveaway #17 - week of 8/31/09

Question of the week:

In the picture (above), a worker installs scaffolding high above the altar near the ceiling of the Church.

What is the distance between the ceiling of the Church and the floor far below?

This week's give-away:

Brunch for 2 at the Hollywood Diner. Please patronize our sponsors!

Answer:

75 feet (about 8 stories) high.

Winner:

Dee Kittany. Enjoy, Dee!

Weekly Giveaway #16 - week of 8/24/09

Question of the week:

The photo above shows a close-up of part of one of our recently cleaned statues of the saints.

Who is the saint and what is the saint stepping on?

This week's give-away:

A $30 Gift Certificate from Westside Market. Please patronize our sponsors!

Answer:

St. Michael the Archangel is stepping on the serpent, a representation of the fallen angel, Satan, or all that is evil.

Winner:

David Espinosa. Congrats, David!

Weekly Giveaway #15 - week of 8/17/09

Question of the week:

Phase I saw the restoration of the exterior of the Church and included scaffolding on the outside of the building as shown in the photo above.

Why is there scaffolding again on the outside of our Church when we are in Phase II, restoring and renovating the interior of our Church?

This week's give-away:

A $50 gift certificate from Vynl Restaurant. Please patronize our sponsors!

Answer:

Phase II includes the renovation and restoration of the stained-glass windows as well as all of the others elements of the Church. The scaffolding is again on the outside of the Church in order to take out the stained glass windows to clean, repair and restore them.

Winner:

George Martinek. Enjoy, George!

Weekly Giveaway #14 - week of 8/10/09

Question of the week:

In the photo above, Patrick Brewis is mimicking someone in artwork that is about to be restored in the Church.

Whom is he mimicking . . . and is he really that high up in the nave of the Church or was this "Photoshopped"?

This week's give-away:

Brunch for 2 at the Hollywood Diner. Please patronize our sponsors!

Answer:

Patrick is mimicking the pose of St. Francis Xavier. In this non-"Photoshopped" photo, Patrick truly is that high up in the nave.

Winner:

Cathy Selin & Patrick Traffas. Enjoy!

Weekly Giveaway #13 - week of 8/3/09

Question of the week:

Many things in the Church are being repaired, cleaned, refurbished and restored as part of our renovation/restoration.

In the photo above, can you identify what the artisan is trying to repair, clean, refurbish and restore?

(Photo: Douglas Schneider)

This week's give-away:

A $30 gift certificate from Westside Market. Please patronize our sponsors!

Answer:

Organ Screen, in the Choir Loft.

Winner:

Tatiana Zwerling. Enjoy!