Naples-based contractor wins awards for stonework on Ave Maria oratory
By Naples Daily News staff report
Originally published 5:02 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2008
Updated 5:30 p.m., Monday, October 6, 2008
NAPLES —
Naples-based contractor Falcon Contractors recently won both national and state awards for its stonework on the Ave Maria Oratory.
The company won a national award in the institutional/churches category from Masonry Construction magazine. At the Masonry Association of Florida’s annual awards, Falcon won in the institutional category and best in show.
"It is a great honor to get recognized for the project," said Brett Turley, Falcon’s project manager on the oratory.
Diocese of Venice Bishop Frank Dewane dedicated the 100-foot, $24 million church in March, opening it for worship.
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It is beautiful in every way!
Congratulations on the award, and hopefully other towns and unversities will aim for artful uses in their buildings. No more mundane state barrack looking buildings to save a few dollars.
#1 Posted by beetlejuice on October 6, 2008 at 8:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good job Danny.
#2 Posted by Dollard on October 6, 2008 at 11:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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All praise is Yours, all glory, honor and blessings.
To you alone, Most High, do they belong;
no freakin' mortal lips are worthy to pronounce Your Name.
We praise You, Lord, for all Your creatures,
especially for Brother Sun,
who is the day through whom You give us light.
And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,
of You Most High, he bears your likeness.
We praise You, Lord, for Sister Moon and the stars,
in the heavens that we make out under for you have made them bright, precious and fair.
We praise You, Lord, for Brothers Wind and Air,
fair and stormy, all weather's moods,
by which You cherish all that You have made.
We praise You, Lord, for Sister Water,
so useful, humble, precious and pure.
We praise You, Lord, for Brother Fire,
through whom You light the night.
He is beautiful, playful, robust, and strong.
We praise You, Lord, for Sister Earth,
who sustains us
with her fruits, colored flowers, and herbs.
We praise You, Lord, for those who pardon,
for love of You bear sickness and trial.
Blessed are those who endure in peace,
by You Most High, they will be crowned.
We praise You, Lord, for Sister Death,
from whom no-one living can escape.
Woe to those who die in their sins!
Blessed are those that She finds doing Your Will.
No second death can do them harm.
We praise and bless You, Lord, and give You thanks,
and serve You in all humility.
St. Francis of Assisi
#3 Posted by bicoastal on October 8, 2008 at 1:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
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