Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at Christmas
Pittsburgh, PA
This photograph cannot capture the beauty of my church. The picture shows the main altar and two smaller altars, one on either side. There are a total of eight altars in the church, which is an historic landmark built by many of the neighborhood's ancestors. It is a Polish church in which Sunday Mass is in the Polish language and many Polish songs are sung, especially the Christmas Carols which is known as Kolendy. People come from far and near to take in it's splendor.
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH AT CHRISTMAS
Such a magnificent sight to behold
Story of Christmas to my eyes unfold
Grandeur hardly expressed by line
Splendor of heaven surely divine
It's quiet upon entering in
All are welcome, come free your sin
Dancing flames and candle glows
The smell of wax alights your nose
Stately trees bedecked with lights
Starry twinkles shine so bright
Snow and icicles gently rest
Upon the branches, winter's guests
Reminding us of that wintry blight
When Christ was born on Christmas night
The manger poor but rich in sight
Mary, Joseph, in the babe delight
Angels protect the Child so dear
Heavenly hosts to all revere
Shepherds watch in wonder too
Adoring love for one so new
Majestic kings take their place
Bringing gifts their love embrace
Quietly kneel in awe and pray
For peace to come this very day
Lay your troubles at the stable
Life's misgivings if you are able
Leave refreshed to start anew
For He forgives and loves you true