Christmas In Rothesay New Brunswick

A few pictures of Christmas 2009 in Rothesay.

Great evening for taking pictures not as cold.

A home on the Renshaw Road Rothesay's Commons

Rothesay Commons

A home on Gondola Point Rd.

Kennebecasis Valley

Winter has set in early here in the Kennebecasis Valley'Ice has started to form in the Kennebecasis River (Rothesay wharf) and Christmas lights at the Quispamsis Skate Park.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 1942- 2004(2007)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help was constructed in 1942 by George Flood & Sons on the corner of Almond Lane and Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada. The building itself was constructed in the Gothic Revival style. Two long, slender windows were built on either side of the front entrance, the arc of which was hand- hewed. A rather unique feature of this building was its "Rose Window" over the front door. All of the windows were filled with beautiful stained glass. The steeply gabled roof was crowned by a small spire. Finials rose from each side of the front of the structure and spire, all being mounted with small crosses. The entire exterior of the building was covered neatly with pine clapboards. Interior design was achieved with the use of a variety of woods.
The Church has served the growing Catholic community well, becoming a separate parish in 1953. In 2003 a new $3.7 million church was built, triple the size of the old building and directly across the street. The reuse of some of the furnishings from the old church including the pipe organ, pews etc., went into the new church. On June 9, 2007 the old church succumbed to the demolition crew, as shown in the photos. I was there to photograph this memorable event. Families, priests, the young and old stopped by to see the sad event with many conflicting emotions. On Monday morning, following the demolition, a lady was looking for mementos for her daughter who had been married in this church. As time passes so too will the memories; new bonds and memories will be formed as the new church takes it place in the community.

Father Mooney looks on with mixed emotions

Kennebecasis River Ricketts Parks Rothesay New Brunswick

These pictures was taken looking down the Kennebecasis from the Cameron Rd. in Rothesay looking towards Saint John (left photo) on May 9th . The second photo was taken looking up river. The spring freshet water is still high.