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es303
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Does anyone know where I can get an ombrellino donated or at a reasonable price? A used one is okay. Thank you.
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kmuestwin
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If you don’t mind me asking, why would you need one? Are you building a basilica?
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es303
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Our parish is in need of an ombrellino during processions of special feasts.
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YoungTradCath
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By ombrellino, what do you mean? There are three different objects, all umbrellas, which fit that word.
One is the papal ombrellino, which only basilicas are allowed to possess. It is red and gold and looks like this: sp3.fotolog.com/photo/51/25/65/cybermonk/1241277156197_f.jpg
Another is wider but not as tall and is typically white, but could ostensibly be another color. It is used in indoor processions, especially on Holy Thursday. It looks like this: bp1.blogger.com/_Mtlt1iZm8_0/R-MbJXb_QVI/AAAAAAAAAPA/uNJ20u3l3UA/s1600-h/cd6.jpg
The third is more like a canopy and is used in outdoor Eucharistic processions. It looks like this: wdtprs.com/images/BLOG/05_05_29_monstrance1.jpg or this upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2c/Blessed_Sacrament_procession,_First_Annual_Southeastern_Eucharistic_Congress,_Charlotte,North_Carolina-_20050924-01.jpg
Please note that all are used in processions. Which of these do you need?
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es303
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It is the white one (round) used for indoors. Do you have one?
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corsair
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oooooooo, those are spendy. (even used). In fact most anything to do with the celebration of the Mass is spendy. Just go to ebay and do some browsing.
Just guessing that a decent Ombrellino will set you back about a grand, if its of any quality at all. We made our own Canopy for Eucharistic processions. Its truely a work of art.
Just guessing that a decent Ombrellino will set you back about a grand, if its of any quality at all. We made our own Canopy for Eucharistic processions. Its truely a work of art.
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es303
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You’re absolutely correct in that they are pricey. Our parish cannot afford one, even on e-bay. If I knew how the frame is composed, then I would attempt to make one. I’m assuming it is like a regular umbrella, however, I tried a regular umbrella and it did not hold up. So, I’m still searching. Thanks for your (name removed by moderator)ut.
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JReducation
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I have never seen one used inside. It does not mean that it’s not done somewhere. It’s just that you took me by surprise when you said “indoors”. It would have to be small, wouldn’t it?
Can you possibly make one? Maybe you you someone in the parish that’s good with crafts. Because, if you’re going to use it inside, you want to make sure that it can navigate corners, narrow aisles and doorways without colliding with the priest or deacon carrying the monstrance. The measurements would be important.
I’m thinking of the local parish here. On Holy Thursday, when they take the Blessed Sacrament from the altar to the altar of repose, which is in the small chapel, they have to go down a rather narrow corridor between the church and the chapel. The ones in the pictures above wouldn’t make it down the corridor without a collision.
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malphono
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For the “indoor” variety, I would imagine that something heavy-duty, like a so-called “golf umbrella” for example, might work as a frame. The fabric would, of course, have to be retrofitted, but someone handy in arts-and-crafts might just be able to do it without too much trouble.
For the “outdoor” variety, one would need four poles of the same length for the uprights, and four poles (or perhaps pieces of plastic or aluminum pipe, 2 longer and 2 shorter) for the frame, plus hinges to connect the uprights and crossbars and, of course, appropriate fabric for the covering and overhang. It might be an interesting joint project for a shop-class and a home-ec or art class. (Back in the day, I knew some parishes that used the “outdoor”** style indoors** as well, so it could be considered a one-size-fits-all solution. The downside, of course, is that it requires 4 bearers.)
For the “outdoor” variety, one would need four poles of the same length for the uprights, and four poles (or perhaps pieces of plastic or aluminum pipe, 2 longer and 2 shorter) for the frame, plus hinges to connect the uprights and crossbars and, of course, appropriate fabric for the covering and overhang. It might be an interesting joint project for a shop-class and a home-ec or art class. (Back in the day, I knew some parishes that used the “outdoor”** style indoors** as well, so it could be considered a one-size-fits-all solution. The downside, of course, is that it requires 4 bearers.)
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es303
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I have tried the “golf umbrella” and in fact other umbrellas but they are not strong enough to hold the fabric. If I could find one made of bamboo or some strong wood and one that is manually opened, that would be great. The oriental parasols found locally in the stores do not work either. Any ideas are welcome. Thank you.
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malphono
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Hmmm … bamboo eh? OK, that might just be another idea for a joint (shop class & home-ec/art class) project: study the construction of one of those cheap parasols and try to duplicate it using more substantial bamboo rods or wooden dowels.
I’m not at all handy, but those who are can often work wonders with inexpensive supplies from places like Hope Dept and the Rag Shop.
I’m not at all handy, but those who are can often work wonders with inexpensive supplies from places like Hope Dept and the Rag Shop.
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