During the liturgy, Father McQuaide blessed the school’s new altar.
The altar, which will be used for the school’s biweekly Masses and Benedictions, was crafted by Aquinas Academy high school students who participate in the woodworking shop class.
The students spent several sessions learning woodworking techniques from Greg Muennich (@arborwoodwork), one of the school parents, who donated his time and resources to the students.
Muennich designed the altar, which has the ability to fold up for storage. It is made of white oak with a natural wood finish. The cost of the materials was contributed by a donor to the school.
The altar is dedicated in memory of the school’s founder and longtime principal, Jack Moore, who died May 17.
Fathers Charles Dillingham and Joseph W. McQuaide IV celebrate first Mass with the new altar at Aquinas Academy.
Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV blesses the new altar with holy water.
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From left, Cameron Davis, Seth Fagels, Brendan Bower, Deacon Charlie Schauber, Father Charles Dillingham, Father Joseph W. McQuaide IV, Dominic Gaunt, Peter Muennich and Nicholas Rock.
Seth Fagles, Dominic Gaunt and Greg Muennich work on the altar for Aquinas Academy.
Aquinas woodworking class, from left, high school students Dominic Gaunt, Peter Muennich, Cameron Davis, Nicholas Rock, Seth Fagles, with instructor Greg Muennich.
Jack Moore was founder and principal of Aquinas Academy. He died in May 2024.
