Lourdes Prayer Card with Stone from Our Lady's Chapel
Many of us have fond memories of the Academy. However, one stands out, perhaps, more than others - The Lourdes Grotto. Whether we came by car or bus, Our Lady greeted us. It was our welcoming "hello" as we entered the protective arms of the Academy. Nearby a school of goldfish swam in a clear pool. The statue was also the last thing we saw as we left for the day.
1965 - snow-covered grotto 1963 - Freshman C205
1959 - grotto with students.
It is with this thought that I had prayer cards made with a personal inscription on the back. The card is the standard holy card size. I took a piece of polished marble taken from our chapel and placed it at Our Lady's feet.
If you are interested in getting this memorabilia, I am selling them for $5.00...and that includes shipping.
I will tell you that the stone is mounted with glue...so it is not a good card for your prayer book. However, I can send you the card with the stone not attached, if you wish to put it in your prayer book.
There are only 24 cards, but I can get more made, if there is enough interest in them.
Please send a check to "Marilyn Kinsella" at 645 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
If you have questions, please call me at 618/397-1377 or email me at markinsella19(at)hotmail.com
Where is the statue now? That is one of life's little mysteries. I heard that someone in Belleville bought the statue at the auction and he has the statue in his garden. I have not been able to confirm that tidbit. If I do, I'd love to get a picture of it in its current setting.
