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The sixth construction stage of the Holy Mary of the Trinity Church in Tupãrenda, Paraguay is finished
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 published: 2009-07-07

We want to build you a dwelling, a place where you will live forever

The sixth construction stage of the Holy Mary of the Trinity Church in Tupãrenda, Paraguay is finished

 

Am 28. Juni wurde der sechste Bauabschnitt der Kirche “Maria von der Dreifaltigkeit” in Tuparenda, Paraguay, gesegnet

El 28 de junio se bendijo la culminación de la sexta etapa de construcción de la Iglesia Santa Maria de la Trinidad, en Tuparenda, Paraguay

The sixth construction stage of the Holy Mary of the Trinity Church in  Tupãrenda, Paraguay is finished

Am 28. Juni wurde der sechste Bauabschnitt der Kirche “Maria von der Dreifaltigkeit” in Tuparenda, Paraguay, gesegnet

 

Mit der Primizmesse von Pater Federico Piedrabuena wurde die Feier begangen

Culminó con la primera Sta. Misa celebrada por el P.  Federico Piedrabuena ¡bajo el nuevo techo de la iglesia!

The completion of this stage was blessed with the first Mass celebrated by Father Federico Piedrabuena, beneath the new roof of the church!

Mit der Primizmesse von Pater Federico Piedrabuena wurde die Feier begangen

 
Und dem neuen Dach...  

Bajo el nuevo techo...

Under the new roof...

Und dem neuen Dach...

 
In der Kraft Gottes… wächst die Kirche weiter  

En la fuerza divina… crece la iglesia

The church grows…

In der Kraft Gottes… wächst die Kirche weiter

 
Während der heiligen Messe  

Durante la Santa Misa

During the Holy Mass

Während der heiligen Messe

 
Von der Kirche zum Heiligtum  

De la iglesia al Santuario

From the church to the Shrine

Von der Kirche zum Heiligtum

 
Primizsegen

Bendición

Blessing

Primizsegen

Fotos: Orlando Pereira © 2009

 

 

 

PARAGUAY, Ramón Marini / Estela Franco. "This stage is very visible and it will be impressive. The tower, which is like the symbol of the church, can be seen. Furthermore, the roof will be extended so the Eucharist can be celebrated and the overflow of the faithful will not get wet when it rains", Father Antonio wrote in March in the Tuparenda Magazine, making it known that the sixth construction stage of the Holy Mary of the Trinity Church had begun. On June 28th, the completion of this stage was blessed with the first Mass celebrated by Father Federico Piedrabuena, beneath the new roof of the church!

On Sunday, June 28th, a day after the anniversary of the death of John Pozzobon, the roof of the left nave of the Holy Mary of the Trinity Church was blessed along with the concrete tower built for the future belfry. The central nave had been roofed previously.

Fulfilling a promise

The recently ordained priest, Father Federico Piedrabuena, was the main celebrant fulfilling a promise. Father Federico is an Argentinean from Paraná, who is very well known since he was in the noviate of the Schoenstatt Fathers in Tupãrenda for two years, and some years later he did his pastoral practicum at the Youth Shrine for one year.

Father Federico had promised to celebrate his first Mass in Paraguay on this date, and he fulfilled that promise. The construction team had to make extreme effort to finísh the roof since they kenw that Father would fulfill his promise.

A very touching ceremony was held on that day, many people close to Father Federico attended, especially many youth. The con-celebrants for the Mass were Fathers Antonio Cosp, Pedro Kuehlcke (who works in Paraguay) and Father Pablo Mullin who accompanies the Family from Tucumán, Argentina.

In reference to the building, Father Federico said: "God builds this house, but he also builds the house of each one in his heart".

Those who attended the Mass could not hide their enthusiam upon seeing the finished roof. They felt every little part was "theirs". They saw the fruit of "so much" Capital of Grace offered to the Blessed Mother. A beautiful gift to God…and God again gives his love upon feeling such a united family in an endeavor such as this.

The hidden and manifested mystery of the small Shrine

"The church in the national capital will be a strong sign of character which will help many discover the hidden and manifested mystery of the small shrine", Father Antonio commented.

The funds necessary for this stage of construction was collected, thanks to the generosity of many. Above all it was very touching to receive the "gift for gift" of the birthday. About 80 people, a fifteen year old from Ciudad del Este among them, gave the Blessed other the value of all their birthday gifts, this information was included in the invitation or it was explained during the phone calls. The church is the work of the Blessed Mother and Father Kentenich with their Paraguayan children.

"It is wonderful to be able to say as Solomon: "We want to build Father a dwelling, a place where He can live forever", said Father Antonio Cosp. Tupãrenda, land of Mary, as She is the dwelling of the living God.

A little bit of the history of the church

The construction of the church began in the year 1999. That year the entrance portico of the church was made, the portico of hope, symbol of entering the new millenium. In the year 2002 the foundation was laid. In 2003 the pillars and the concrete for some porcelain, in 2004 the floor and 2005-2006 the central nave was roofed. So, little by little the structure was seen, like arms that united the pillars to one another. In the year 2007 part of the concrete was poured at the 100, 200, and 300 level. In 2008 they stopped the work because of technical reasons. At the beginning of the year 2009 the construction of the sixth stage was begun, this consisted of finishing the concrete structure built to the 100, 200,300 level; the left side of the bell tower and the staircase above the level of the floor.

A few days ago the steel beams were erected and all the left side was roofed, about 380 m2 of roofing.

The spiritual conquest consisted of Capital of Grace with one million Hail Marys and then the prayer to Father Joseph Kentenich. The Schoenstatt Family has placed their trust in God the Father and they have placed the construction of his church in the hands of the Founding Father so that he will personally take care of its consruction, so that he will make it his own, take care of it and protect it.

For the material conquest they launched a campaign of M2 for the roof. We need some special thermoacoustic steel metal which is much more expensive than the ordinary one. The Family has given great support in this area; they have contributed M2 or entire metal sheets. Many people sent their contributions in a personal way and also by groups. The mothers, Federation Mothers, Family League, Family Federation, Boys’ Group, the pilgrims, the Fathers, the Sisters…The youth carried out activities: movies, they sold decals, all with the goal of collecting funds for the M2.

Now there are other stages: the sacristry, the roof for the right side and much more, but for now they are enjoying this stage. What will come later will be another conquest.

Many people have asked, Why a church now? At this difficult time? "It is precisely for that reason", they comment with firmness and conviction. "Because the values of the world have been lost and the superfluous has dominated the world, we want to place God in the Center, so that He will be the king of our lives and through Him we will build the Paraguay of our dreams: The Nation of God.

Translation: Celina Garza, San Antonio, USA

 


 

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