Michaelangelo Fountains, statues, outdoor masonry work is all being completed on the Our Lady of Perpetual Help grounds, with volunteers and workmen working together to improve landscaping and exterior esthetics to the Route 36 church in Highlands.
While several volunteers are doing planting, weeding and general landscaping, Stan Wyckoff of DEITHAYNIAN Creations, a firm named for his four children, is repairing and repainting exterior statues on the grounds including the fountain on the front entry walk to the church and the St. Michael the Archangel statue.
The statue of St. Anthony of Padua, located in the church parking lot adjacent to the former OLPH school, was also recently restored and repainted, and other creations around the campus are restored to their former beauty.
At the same time, the bulletin board in front of church and visible from Route 36 has been changed on a regular basis and brought smiles to passersby and motorists with messages that have included “When prayers become your habit, Miracles become your lifestyle.”
The American flag always on display is often flown to honor a particular military veteran.
The Reverend Jarlath Quinn, pastor of OLPH – St Agnes parish, thanked all the workers and volunteers for all they are doing to enhance the exterior appearance of the church, and invited anyone who would like to assist or contribute towards the continued beautification to contact the parish office at parishoffice@olphstagnes.org or by calling 732-291-0272.
