What is the story behind the cross that is embedded in St. Johns church lawn?
Ans. – Some people have asked about the stone cross embedded in the knoll on the north end of the parking lot. This cross used to be on top of the tower where a stainless steel cross now stands. This cross was removed after lighting struck it, and then replaced with the current cross which is grounded to avoid the problem of destruction by lightning. The stone cross was then placed in the current location as a way of preserving it as well as giving the knoll some decoration. At one time flowers were planted around the outline of the cross. (10) Why are there so many weather vanes with roosters on them? Ans. – In the 9th century, Pope Nicholas I decreed that a cockeral would be displayed from every church steeple as a weather vane. The cockeral was used to remind all parishioners of Peter’s three denials of Christ before the cock crowed, to keep them from this sin. (11) Where did Cain get his wife? (Genesis 4:17) Ans. – Adam had other sons and daughters. Cain married a sister, which was
