Christ the Good Shepherd in Spring dedicates new bell tower

On June 1, Father James Burkhart, pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church, blessed its new bell tower containing three bells named Faith, Hope and Love. (Photo courtesy of Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church)SPRING — Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church gathered to celebrate and dedicate in blessing its new bell tower, marking a significant milestone in the parish’s history.

The ceremony, held on June 1, was attended by clergy, parishioners and community members.

There are three bronze bells on the new tower, each appropriately named Faith, Hope and Love. The bells were crafted in Asten, Netherlands, with before traveling to Cincinnati, Ohio for assembly. The installation was completed at Christ the Good Shepherd on June 3.

Father James Burkart, pastor of Christ the Good Shepherd, said, “Today is a joyous and happy day for all of us, as the new bells are installed in our church, and we have the opportunity in this celebration to praise God’s name.”

He said bells have a special place in the life of God’s people.

“The peal of bells marks the hours for prayer and calls us to the celebration of the Liturgy,” he said. “Bells alert us to important events, both happy and sad, in the life of the Church and the community.

Father Burkart then asked attendees to participate devoutly in this celebration “so that whenever we hear the ringing of the bells, we will remember that we are one family, coming together to show our unity in Christ.”