Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • June 15, 2018 24 Bishop Kihneman blesses newly renovated Sacred Heart Church in D’Iberville On June 1, parishioners of Sacred Heart Parish in D’Iberville filed into their newly renovated church. Pastor Father Dominic Pham said his main objective was to move the tabernacle to a central place in the sanctuary to make Christ the focus of worship. The presider’s chair, which was previously located behind the altar, was moved off to the side. The organist/choir stand was also disassembled and reassembled on a much smaller scale and relocated in order to provide additional seating. A beautiful bust of the Mater Dolorosa has also been added. Andrew Alexander was contractor for the project. Photos/Terry Dickson Right, Mater Dolorosa Bishop Kihneman, assisted by Deacon Jim Gunkel, blesses the walls of the church. The bishop, assisted by Deacon Gunkel, blesses the altar. At right are Father Pham and Deacon Buddy VanCourt. The bishop sprinkles the altar with Holy Water. The church was packed for the special occasion, which was followed by a parish ministry fair.