A dictionary defines \u201cpavilion\u201d as \u201ca part of a building projecting from the rest.\u201d Those few words hardly do justice\u00a0to the newly completed structure that does indeed project from the Abbey Church. The question remains, \u201cWhat\u2019s it for?\u201d<\/p>\n
The Petters Pavilion, made possible by the generous support of Thomas Petters in honor of his parents, Fred and Rosemary, includes:<\/p>\n
\u2022 the expansion and acoustical improvement of the abbey\u2019s Chapter Room for meetings;
\n\u2022 a bride\u2019s room and a groom\u2019s room for wedding preparations;
\n\u2022 men\u2019s and women\u2019s rest rooms;
\n\u2022 an elevator for access to the lower and upper levels of the church;
\n\u2022 a new entrance to the east side of the church.<\/p>\n
Several hundred guests joined the monastic community for the blessing of the pavilion on May 6, 2007. After brief remarks by Abbot John Klassen, OSB,Thomas Petters and architect Vincent James, Rosemary<\/p>\n
Petters read from the prophet Ezekiel who describes the new temple built to replace Solomon\u2019s temple destroyed by the Babylonians.<\/p>\n
A blessing prayer, the sprinkling of spaces with holy water and a special blessing for the large medallion of Saint Benedict that is the centerpiece of the Chapter Room completed the ceremony. Monks and guests processed into the Abbey Church for the singing of Evening Prayer, followed by dinner in the Great Hall.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Excerpt from The Abbey Banner
\nFall, 2007
\nPage 13<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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