09/15/2022
These last four weeks were a crazy whirlwind but the most rewarding and humbling experience we have ever had. When news came about that the Traditional Latin Mass was no longer allowed to be celebrated at Holy Trinity Parish in Gainesville (and most of Arlington diocese) due to a decree from Rome, .taylor622 felt called to build the altar for the Traditional Mass’ new home. Holy Trinity is where he came into the Church, went through RCIA, was married and Fr. Vander Woude was there every step of the way. After many hours of research and collaboration, Josh designed the altar to be not only beautiful but liturgically correct. Through hundreds of man hours and all nighters, the three partners of TMW were able to complete the altar for the first Mass on September 11, 2022.
The altar is made of all locally sourced black walnut. The design on each side of the tabernacle is to symbolize the unity of Holy Trinity Parish and the Renaissance Montessori school in Nokesville who welcomed the TLM with open arms. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who worked countless hours to transform a gym into a beautiful place of worship.