Southern cross. (Savannah, Ga.) 1963-2021, August 31, 2017, Image 11

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Newspaper Page Text1 Thursday, August 31, 2017 Feature Southern Cross, Page 11 Pine Fire from page 1 Abby Weaver has fond memories of taking RCIA classes from Sister Philomena. She and her husband, Dick, were devastated after the loss of Sister Philomena and said their hearts were sick all over again when they heard the news of the fire. They came to Mass the following Sunday uncertain about the future of their beloved parish. “We needed to hear from Father. He is our shepherd and his message was full of hope for the future,” they said. “We’ve had tough times before,” said Father Madden. “Just think back. But we’ve risen to the chal lenge every time. We built this church once. We’ll build it again.” Michelle Chardos is a freelance writer living in Columbus and a parishioner of Saint Anne Church. GLOBAL CATHOLIC TOURS OF VA 8 SEA TS REMAIN 9 Days Holy Land, Nov 6-14, 2017, $3240 1 night in Tel Aviv, 3 nights in Jerusalem and 2 nights in Galilee. Include airfare and Travel Insurance, & Daily Breahfast and Dinners. Final Payment due Sep 15. Spiritual Director is Fr Shafer from Winchester, VA.For brochures or information, contact John Tagnesi PH 1-888-544-4461 or jtagl964@ verizon.net Left, the damaged cross, formerly atop of the cupola of Christ the King, lies on the ground outside the Pine Mountain Church. Photograph by Paul Nott. Above, the altar and sanctuary of the Church were both severly burned by the Aug. 15 fire. Photograph by Michelle Chardos. Below is a photograph of the sanctuary's crucifix when Christ the King Church was dedicated in March 2007. Photograph by Michael J. Johnson.