The stone background sybmbolizes the underground catacombs or secret hiding places where early Christians went to worship and avoid persecution.
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The wood sybmbolizes Christ's cross and His direction to “take up your cross and follow me.” (cf. Mt 16:25).
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The light purple shadowing you'll see represents the Holy Spirit, the poweful role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and our pure appreciation for the gift of life.
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The bleached white background represents old paper or parchment, which we feel is appropriate for the "Living Bulletin." God's word was originally written on parchment and then collected into what we know as the bible.
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Church clergy often wear black to symbolize humility, the call to live simply and the pursuit of virtues befitting the clerical office. It also symbolizes penitence and mourning... or the call to “take up your cross and follow me” (cf. Mt 16:25).
Black is a reminder that Christians live not for themselves, but for a greater reality: life with God.
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