570-225-7410
secretary@sj23tamaqua.org
St. John XXIII Parish
in the Diocese of Allentown
Donating Time, Talents, Supplies,
Monetary Contributions
Prayer Garden
Please bear with us - this page is still in progress
HOW YOU CAN HELP
This garden is the perfect opportunity to come together, work together, and develop relationships as we sacrifice a bit of our time and share our talents and ourselves in this common goal to bring God's beauty to life in our cemetery. Working together in building this garden for God, with the intention of glorifying God, is an act of worship.
It's not all about the finished task, but also about what we build in ourselves in getting there.
We began this garden with a vision to bring all of God's creation
into this one place, either physically or symbolically, to honor Him
. . hills . . mountains . . valleys . . woods . . fields . . waterfalls . .
The vision includes bringing a piece of each of you into the garden also,
so that all of His children in this parish are represented here as well.
There are many ways to do that . . . . .
Ways To Be a Part of This Garden
(See below for a breakdown of each section needs)
Memorialize Loved Ones
Have a permanent remembrance for your loved ones here in the garden, where you can visit and reflect.
You can sponsor the following in memory of your loved ones . . . . Engraved bricks & benches - Other benches - Shrubs - Wildflower sections - Statues - other Garden Items
LEARN MORE ABOUT . . .
Donate Supplies or Money
Money can be donated for specific areas or items, or just as a general donation for what is needed.
Supplies or items can also be donated - maybe you have extras from a project you had worked on, or you would like to contribute something that has special meaning --- bricks, chimes, lumber, statuette, etc.
See below for each section's needs
Contribute Your Ideas
Everyone's experiences and ideas are valuable, and when put together can create a beautiful, meaningful environment that can help others. We would love to try to incorporate your experiences and ideas into the garden to create a versatile environment to reach all.
Contribute Your Talents
We are looking for people who have woodworking and crafting skills to help us make some of the items for the garden. You can make one of the items, or make it a family project, to add a piece of yourselves to the garden.
Volunteer Some of Your Time
Volunteer some of your time to help with one of the projects of the garden, even if it's just a half hour. You can do this yourself, or make it into a family time together, as a family worship for the glory of God.
Offer Your Prayers
Take a few minutes to pray for the garden's progress -
- that God continue to bring us people and supplies to to complete His garden.
- that the people who need healing or direction find what they need here
- that people are brought closer to God here
Visit the garden and offer your prayers there. . .
to keep the garden covered in prayer & fruitful
Section Breakdown
S E C T I O N S 1 & 2
Memorial Circle & Prayer Gazebo
The work on this area is completed. There are still places available to memorialize a loved one.
Items Needed
No items are needed for these areas at this time
Help Needed
No further help is needed to construct these areas at this time
Funds Needed (approx)
No further funding is needed for these areas at this time
Memorialize Loved One
2 Wooden Gazebo Benches
10 Shrubs
Small Angel
Memorial Bricks
S E C T I O N 3
St. Joseph Prayer Nook
The work on this area is completed. There are still places available to memorialize a loved one and item needed.
Items Needed
No items are needed at this time
Help Needed
No further help is needed to construct these areas at this time
Funds Needed (approx)
No funds are needed at this time
S E C T I O N 4
Angel Wildflower Circle
The work on this area is completed. There are still places available to memorialize a loved one and items needed.
Items Needed
No items are needed at this time
Help Needed
No further help is needed to construct this area at this time
Funds Needed (approx)
No funds are needed at this time
Memorialize Loved One
2 Concrete 2-ft Benches
Wildflower Sections
2 Angel Statues
S E C T I O N 5
Beatitude Path
The work on this area is beginning. There are places available to memorialize a loved one; items and help needed.
Items Needed
Various planters / urns
Shrubs
Rocks
Landscape edging
Gravel for path
Concrete or Wooden Benches
Plaques
S E C T I O N 6
Cross Reflection Mountain
This area has begun. There are places available to memorialize a loved one, items needed, and help needed.
Items Needed
(4) 4-ft Wood/Concrete Benches
(2) Large Shrubs
Lion with lamb statue
Funds Needed (approx)
$1200 shrubs & benches
$150-250 Lion with lamb statue
Memorialize Loved One
4 Wooden/concrete Benches
2 large Shrubs
Lion with lamb statue
S E C T I O N 7
Scripture Shrub Corner
The work on this area has not started. There are places available to memorialize a loved one; items, ideas, help, crafting needed.
Help Needed
Personal Inspiring Bible Passages
Crafting help
Planting Shrubs
Finding Supplies/items
S E C T I O N 8
Rosary Tree
The work on this area has not started. There are places available to memorialize a loved one; crafting, woodworking, ideas, and help needed.
Help Needed
Making Bench
Making "floor deck" under bench
Crafting the Rosary Inscriptions
Ideas
S E C T I O N 9
Perimeter & Interior
The work on this area is started. There are still places available to memorialize a loved one, items needed, ideas and help needed.
Items Needed
6 Large Shrubs
3-4 ft St. Michael statue
3-4 ft St. John the Baptist statue
3-4 ft St. Francis statue
Chimes
Outdoor Brochure Holders
Benches / Seats
Memorialize Loved One
Statues
Shrubs (14 available so far)
Memorial Bricks
Benches
S E C T I O N 1 0
Stations of the Cross Walk
This area is still in early stages of planning. There will be places to memorialize loved ones, and help needed with planning, crafting, landscaping, and ideas.
Items Needed
Coming soon
Help Needed
Coming soon
Funds Needed (approx)
Coming soon
Memorialize Loved One
Coming soon
M A I N T E N A N C E
Yearly Maintenance Needs
Items and help is needed for the upkeep, maintenance, and needs of the garden
Items Needed
Soil Acid Increaser
Mulch replacement
2B Stone replacement
Wood Stain/Protectant
Help Needed
Minimal pruning
Occasional minimal weeding
Refill Fountains with water
Spring & Fall work
--- mulch replace, leaf clean-up
Help with staining wood
Funds Needed (approx)
$150/yr -- water service
$15/yr -- Acid Increaser
$50/yr -- Wood stain/protectant
$20/yr -- Mulch Replacing
Memorialize Loved One
Yearly contribution for upkeep
Thank You
to all who have donated or contributed to our garden!
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About us
Parish Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs 9:00 - 3:00
Friday closed
Church Hours:
Mon-Tues 7:30 - 4:00
Wed-Thurs 9:00 - 4:00
Fri closed
Contact info
307 Pine St.
Tamaqua, PA 18252, USA
secretary@sj23tamaqua.org
(570) 225-7410
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