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"St. Leonard's Church stands on land acquired in 1859
by John Samuel James Watson, a founder of the Village
of Rockingham. Records indicate that a congregation
was formed circa 1864 and that a building was constructed
for use as a church. In 1882 the Rev. A.W.Mackay became
the First Church of England Clergyman to serve the mission
of Brudenell. Services were conducted here regularly until
discontinued after the summer of 1941.
Mr.John S.J.Watson, who served two consecutive
terms (1883-1884) as Warden of the County of Renfrew,
is buried in the church cemetery along with other
pioneer settlers who made significant contributions to
the development of the community.
Funded by the Ministry of Culture and Communications
of the Province of Ontario."
Quote taken from the Memorial Plaque
that stands at St.Leonard's, in Rockingham.
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"These, then, though unbeheld in deep of night
Shine not in vain, nor think, though men were none,
That Heaven would want spectators, God want praise;
Millions of spiritual creatures walk the earth
Unseen, both when we wake, and when we sleep.
All these with ceaseless praise His works behold
Both day and night: how often from the steep
Of echoing hill or thicket have we heard
Celestial voices to the midnight air,
Sole, or responsive to each other's note,
Praising their Great Creator."
from 'The English Patient'
by Michael Ondaatjie
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LEO DEL PASQUA is practicing symbolist
with special interest in Christian art, history and spirituality.
He holds a Masters Degree in Theology from Toronto School of Theology,
and currently runs an on-line store called Veronicas Liturgical Art on Ebay,
where rare books and other items of ceremonial and devotion are sold.
Examples of some of his artwork can be viewed in the Contributing Artists
section of the Urantia Book-Ottawa web site,
and he also hosts a weekly local radio show
on Culture and Religion called Church of the Earth on CHCR in Killaloe.
Visit Leo's Ebay Store at:
Veronicas Liturgical Art
See his artwork at:
www.urantia-ottawa.ca
Visit CHCR and listen on-line to Leo's Show:
www.chcr.org
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