Approximately one month ago, I traveled by today's stop and was able to take photos of the outside. Due to the weather today, I was very grateful for my prior outside photos. Sometimes, getting to the destination is half of the journey. Kearns is Utah's first city to have a street light system that is supposed to increase the flow of traffic by switching the direction of traffic lanes during peak times. I have one of the light system photographed below. The photo is dark, but was not taken at night, but at 7:40a.m. just before the rain turned to snow. So, as you may surmise, my Pilgrim Train traveled about forty minutes northwest to an extremely friendly church. I had the privilege of attending the 8:00 bilingual mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church ∙ 5415 South 4360 West ∙ Kearns, UT 84118 ∙ Phone: (801) 968-8981.
Are there times when you want a change of pace for your Sunday service? I thought that a bilingual mass would be a combination of English and Spanish. Today, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time was indeed a bilingual mass, but not what you may expect, for it was English and Vietnamese. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is a
Are there times when you want a change of pace for your Sunday service? I thought that a bilingual mass would be a combination of English and Spanish. Today, the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time was indeed a bilingual mass, but not what you may expect, for it was English and Vietnamese. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is a
hospitable church from the time that a lovely young woman opened the door for me, to the time I left. I always ask if it is alright to take photos when I arrive at my pilgrim churches. When I asked that question today, I was ultimately surprised when Father Thuy Ha moved obstacles to help me take better photos. He also encouraged me to go to the balcony for an even better view and introduced me to the parishioners. The parishioners were very kind and went out of their way to be welcoming and making a visitor feel at ease. I ask that you do not let the language difference keep you from visiting this parish. It is said that when God closes a door, he opens a window and this particular window has an incredible and blessed view.
On with the virtual tour: There is ample parking and a few doors to get into the foyer of church. Up the stairs and you'll enter into a large foyer that is chocked-full of books, posters, periodicals and more. Entering through another set of doors and you're in church. The doors led me into the front left side of church just before the altar. To the left of the entrance is the altar with the seating for the priest first. Behind the seating is a statue of Mary in an lighted niche and Joseph statue is on the right side. The tabernacle is just below the cross which is a part of a beautiful painting. Jesus makes the painting look three dimensional because He is a very large figurine along with the "INRI" plaque. There are four blue and white religious flags framing the tabernacle and crucifix area, with two on each side. The podium is in front of the Joseph statue. Exactly in the center of the altar is the table and in front of the table is a beautiful incense burning bowl.
To the right of the altar is the Baptismal Font with stained glass windows behind. There are a few adoration areas off to the right of the font and have beautiful statues, candles and kneelers. The balcony is in the back of the church and it's also where the musicians are located. The singers for todays service were blessed with incredible voices. The Stations of the Cross plaques are located on the left wall above the doors. Above those plaques are many square windows that allow plenty of light to come enter.
Now it's time to humbly thank all the beautiful people of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Your spirit of love, service and hospitality refreshes my heart and eased my mind and spirit. May our Lord continue to bless you and hole you in His graces. Thank you for your generous spirit and hospitality.
(Feel free to click on the photos below to view them enlarged.)
On with the virtual tour: There is ample parking and a few doors to get into the foyer of church. Up the stairs and you'll enter into a large foyer that is chocked-full of books, posters, periodicals and more. Entering through another set of doors and you're in church. The doors led me into the front left side of church just before the altar. To the left of the entrance is the altar with the seating for the priest first. Behind the seating is a statue of Mary in an lighted niche and Joseph statue is on the right side. The tabernacle is just below the cross which is a part of a beautiful painting. Jesus makes the painting look three dimensional because He is a very large figurine along with the "INRI" plaque. There are four blue and white religious flags framing the tabernacle and crucifix area, with two on each side. The podium is in front of the Joseph statue. Exactly in the center of the altar is the table and in front of the table is a beautiful incense burning bowl.
To the right of the altar is the Baptismal Font with stained glass windows behind. There are a few adoration areas off to the right of the font and have beautiful statues, candles and kneelers. The balcony is in the back of the church and it's also where the musicians are located. The singers for todays service were blessed with incredible voices. The Stations of the Cross plaques are located on the left wall above the doors. Above those plaques are many square windows that allow plenty of light to come enter.
Now it's time to humbly thank all the beautiful people of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Your spirit of love, service and hospitality refreshes my heart and eased my mind and spirit. May our Lord continue to bless you and hole you in His graces. Thank you for your generous spirit and hospitality.
(Feel free to click on the photos below to view them enlarged.)
 Side of church viewed from street  Close-up of the altar  One of the many Adoration area  Baptismal Font |  View of church from the balcony  Left side of church from balcony  View of the balcony in the back of the church.  The ornate seating for the priest and ministers |  The altar area with Fr. Thuy Ha  Right side of church from balcony  Incense Bowl  A better look at the church |
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