Liturgical Furnishings: Baptismal Font

Adam Beeken • November 11, 2026

One of the most distinctive features of our church is something we often hear before we even see it: the gentle sound of running water from our baptismal font. Whether entering the church for Mass or sitting in quiet prayer, the sound of flowing water is a constant reminder of our baptism. It has been a familiar part of our worship space since we moved into our church building more than 25 years ago.


Baptismal fonts have a rich history in the Church. In the earliest centuries of Christianity, baptisms often took place in rivers, pools, or specially constructed baptisteries, where candidates were immersed in water. Over time, as infant baptism became more common, smaller fonts designed for pouring water became widespread. Today, the Church encourages fonts that accommodate immersion, recovering this ancient symbol of dying and rising with Christ.


Our own font is large enough for full immersion, a practice we continue at the Easter Vigil when welcoming new members into the Church. We even have a water heater to make the experience more comfortable—although, unfortunately, it wasn't working last year! Those baptized certainly had a memorable experience.


This weekend, we joyfully celebrate the baptism of three children during our 5:00pm Sunday Mass. Mass begins at the font, where we welcome the children and their families at the place where they will become members of the Body of Christ. Baptism is not simply a private family celebration; it is a celebration for the entire Church as our parish welcomes its newest Christians.


Our font also reminds us of our own baptism each time we enter the church. The ancient custom of blessing ourselves with holy water while making the Sign of the Cross recalls the sacrament through which we became children of God. This simple gesture reminds us of our Christian identity and prepares us for the celebration of the Eucharist.


Of course, keeping all that water flowing requires attention! Our font needs regular cleaning and routine maintenance. We are looking for parishioners willing to assist with this important ministry. If interested, please contact Adam Beeken at abeeken@cdlex.org.


Water is one of the most powerful symbols of our faith. It cleanses, refreshes, sustains life, and reminds us of the new life we receive through Christ. As Christ continues to pour out his life-giving grace through the sacraments, may the waters of our baptismal font continue to flow—both spiritually and physically—here at Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary for generations to come.

WWMIN Update - November 11, 2026

By Janet Piechowski • November 11, 2026
Celebration! We held a lovely shower recently for a 15 year old who needed basic equipment, baby clothes, & diapers. Her life is dramatically changed, but she has support from her family and MQ. Transition Time: We are now at the point of depositing the wonderful monetary donations you gave in baby bottles/bags or envelopes (checks). If you forgot to bring your coins/dollars/checks on November 1 or 8, please drop them into the collection basket at mass. Our focus now is on the holidays . A few of our moms have requested a Thanksgiving box. For Christmas, we have sent out a spreadsheet to our volunteers, asking them to ‘adopt’ one of the children being raised by these moms in need. They are asked to buy one, two, or more of the items requested. In case there are children who were not chosen, we hope to gift them with some of YOUR clean, gently-used toys or clothes (ages 1 to 12). Just label them, “WWMIN Christmas Gifts” and place them on the table in the church coat room. We trust that the Holy Spirit will guide us in their use. For further information about WWMIN, check the information counter in the gathering area. Judy Cornett, 1(859)797-7345; Janet Piechowski 1(859) 221-5099

WWMIN Update November 5, 2026

By Janet Piechowski • November 4, 2026
Gently-Used Toys and Clothes Bless you! We have begun to receive items for the children of our moms in need. We’ve contacted some of our 80 volunteers to “adopt” one of the 71 children to provide Christmas gifts. But your gifts will be vital for including the new moms (and children) who have turned to us these past two weeks. The most recent mom and two little girls – ages four and seven – were abandoned by the girls’ father. Without his income they cannot afford the rent for the apartment where they’ve lived in the last three years. The mom works at a nursing home and has been working with a counselor to become eligible for KTAP benefits so that the children have food. When asked if she had contact information for the dad’s family so they’d know that their grandchildren might soon be evicted, we learned that the dad’s mom had died ten years ago. The granddad remarried and he and the step-grandmother already have custody of a different grandchild and are on a fixed income. They have no interest in their two granddaughters here in Kentucky. Donations for ages 1 to 12 – both boys and girls - can be left on the table in the church coat room.