In the days when people could not read or write, stained glass windows became the traditional way of relating stories about God, our Blessed Mother, and the saints to the people. Symbols were used to represent good and evil. In the story of Adam and Eve, we know that Satan took the form of a serpent. Don’ t we often think of a snake or dragon as representing bad or evil? Angels usually represent good or good news. Since angels are spirits, we see angels represented as a particular artist imagines angels. Saints are usually seen with a glow, a crown of light called halos around their heads. Martyrs often carry a palm or the instrument by which they died so we can identify how they were martyred. Other saints are seen with something that reminds us of a special miracle in their lives.

The colors used by the artist are chosen to relate to the story by their symbolism. “ White” stands for purity, perfection, and innocence. “ Red” stands for the martyrs and the tongues of the flame of the Holy Spirit. “ Purple” stands for penitence. “ Green” reminds us of the basic color of nature and symbolizes hope. “ Blue” honors the Blessed Mother.

The windows of Saint Margaret’ s also have the symbols of the lily which stands for beauty, perfection, and chastity; the rose for love; and the cross for redemption. 

All the windows (except the two in the Reconciliation room) were made in Munich, Germany. They were imported and installed in 1930. The new church was built at this time replacing the frame church built in 1900 but destroyed by fire in 1929.
 

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