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Title: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Soubirous on June 02, 2024, 12:57:04 PM
At 30' x 50' it's the largest such flag in the world. It's flying along I-71 about a mile south of the I-71/I-75 split. The YT video comments have more info.

https://youtu.be/1vUyhtgvtOM (https://youtu.be/1vUyhtgvtOM)



Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 02, 2024, 03:20:53 PM
Perhaps my history is wrong, but did not the Sacred Heart ask the King of France, Louis XIV, to fly His standard, and this king refused?

Look at this: 

https://x.com/CatholicArena/status/1796453768441274728
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 02, 2024, 03:25:21 PM
The SSPX has a giant complex at Walton, Ky. Was the priest at the scene of the unfurling of this flag SSPX?

There is another group, indult, which might also be sponsoring this event. They are in Park Hills, KY, about 15-20 miles north on I-75/71.

Anyone know whodunnit?
Title: Re: Giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 02, 2024, 03:26:16 PM
Hope you don't mind. I capitalized your "G." :laugh1:

Well, doesn't work on the main title, only on the reply title. 
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Miseremini on June 02, 2024, 03:30:20 PM
We don't all have flag poles to fly His standard but this month maybe we could all wear Sacred Heart badges to counter priDEMONth
They can be purchased here
https://www.stjosephsrosaryparts.ca/contents/en-us/p7649.html (https://www.stjosephsrosaryparts.ca/contents/en-us/p7649.html)


(https://i.imgur.com/bLV8Q63.png)

Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Soubirous on June 02, 2024, 04:51:51 PM
The SSPX has a giant complex at Walton, Ky. Was the priest at the scene of the unfurling of this flag SSPX?

There is another group, indult, which might also be sponsoring this event. They are in Park Hills, KY, about 15-20 miles north on I-75/71.

Anyone know whodunnit?

The video notes say it's sponsored by Trad Flags, a small company located nearby that sells porch-size versions of various banners. The YT comment section says the flag's on private property within sight of I-71 between exits 72 and 77. 

Over at Google Maps, that's indeed exactly the location of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, SSPX (https://www.assumptionchurch.net/). The video shows a lot of shipping containers or some such in the background, and there are several commercial/industrial businesses right at that same spot.

There's a priest standing on the platform at around 1:55 to 2:05 on the video. That priory has seven priests according to the website. Maybe someone recognizes the priest?
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Miseremini on June 02, 2024, 05:15:33 PM
The video notes say it's sponsored by Trad Flags, a small company located nearby that sells porch-size versions of various banners. The YT comment section says the flag's on private property within sight of I-71 between exits 72 and 77.

Over at Google Maps, that's indeed exactly the location of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, SSPX (https://www.assumptionchurch.net/). The video shows a lot of shipping containers or some such in the background, and there are several commercial/industrial businesses right at that same spot.

There's a priest standing on the platform at around 1:55 to 2:05 on the video. That priory has seven priests according to the website. Maybe someone recognizes the priest?
And in the crowd there are four nuns in the center and two more off to the left. And two priests in cassocks.
Women are in skirts and some are wearing veils.
And the construction company truck says St Josephs Company Crane Service.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 02, 2024, 05:31:04 PM
And in the crowd there are four nuns in the center and two more off to the left. And two priests in cassocks.
Women are in skirts and some are wearing veils.
And the construction company truck says St Josephs Company Crane Service.

If the nuns are in white Domincan habits, it's the SSPX. Good for them!

Fr. Stanich is the Prior. The priest in the video fits his general description. 
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: WorldsAway on June 02, 2024, 05:33:11 PM
The video notes say it's sponsored by Trad Flags, a small company located nearby that sells porch-size versions of various banners. The YT comment section says the flag's on private property within sight of I-71 between exits 72 and 77.

Over at Google Maps, that's indeed exactly the location of Our Lady of the Assumption Church, SSPX (https://www.assumptionchurch.net/). The video shows a lot of shipping containers or some such in the background, and there are several commercial/industrial businesses right at that same spot.

There's a priest standing on the platform at around 1:55 to 2:05 on the video. That priory has seven priests according to the website. Maybe someone recognizes the priest?
Pretty sure it is Fr. Stanich
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Miseremini on June 02, 2024, 05:38:13 PM
Wow, for a minute there I thought this was in the Women Only section.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: ihsv on June 02, 2024, 05:38:38 PM
The flag is not at the priory. It is at the business location of a courageous, large Catholic family, which has branches in most of the Cincinnati area trad groups. The SSPX priory would not be in Walton without them. 

https://bavarianwaste.com/catholic-flags/
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: SimpleMan on June 02, 2024, 08:43:21 PM
Just guessing, I'd say Bavarian Waste and TradFlags.com is owned by the same family.

We need more Catholic businesses such as this, even those dealing in secular commerce, such as Bavarian Waste.  And if there's such a business near you, engaging in a line of work that you need, please, give them your business.  Especially if the owners of such a business are raising a large family, they both need and deserve your support.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: WaitForTheDawn on June 02, 2024, 09:00:32 PM
The SSPX has a giant complex at Walton, Ky. Was the priest at the scene of the unfurling of this flag SSPX?

There is another group, indult, which might also be sponsoring this event. They are in Park Hills, KY, about 15-20 miles north on I-75/71.

Anyone know whodunnit?
I know some others have already mentioned parts of this, but as I understand it (I know one of the families who worked on the project) it was a joint effort. There were SSPX involved, as well as some former parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes in Covington (the Indult TLM Parish that was shut down by the Bishop after the pastor criticised the Novus Ordo 'Mass').

Bavarian Waste and TradFlags.com are owned by two different families, however both very well deserving of any possible support! I personally know the family who owns TradFlags.com (including the teenagers who design their flags), they are absolutely delightful and their flags are of good quality, so would definitely encourage anyone who has a flag pole to buy a flag from them! 
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 02, 2024, 09:32:02 PM
The flag is not at the priory. It is at the business location of a courageous, large Catholic family, which has branches in most of the Cincinnati area trad groups. The SSPX priory would not be in Walton without them.

https://bavarianwaste.com/catholic-flags/

Ah, thank you for zeroing it in!
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 02, 2024, 09:39:34 PM
I know some others have already mentioned parts of this, but as I understand it (I know one of the families who worked on the project) it was a joint effort. There were SSPX involved, as well as some former parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes in Covington (the Indult TLM Parish that was shut down by the Bishop after the pastor criticised the Novus Ordo 'Mass').

Bavarian Waste and TradFlags.com are owned by two different families, however both very well deserving of any possible support! I personally know the family who owns TradFlags.com (including the teenagers who design their flags), they are absolutely delightful and their flags are of good quality, so would definitely encourage anyone who has a flag pole to buy a flag from them!

Ah ha, WFTD! Then I  was correct on both counts. The large family spoken of has components in both Park Hills (OLLourdes) and the SSPX. 

Can you tell me the current status of Frs. Shannon and Sean? It seems there's a diocesan priest now acting as chaplain for their once congregation. I know that Regina Prophetarum is still shut down. Are Shannon and Sean still under interdict?

Thank you!
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Miseremini on June 03, 2024, 08:52:59 PM
Are these two flags up for the weekend or the whole month?  Both are mounted in construction equipment so I'd assume the equipment can't be out of use for very long.  Wouldn't it be nice if they were mounted on the ground permanently.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Soubirous on June 04, 2024, 06:53:34 AM
Are these two flags up for the weekend or the whole month?  Both are mounted in construction equipment so I'd assume the equipment can't be out of use for very long.  Wouldn't it be nice if they were mounted on the ground permanently.
The Bavarian Waste website (https://bavarianwaste.com/catholic-flags/) says:


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Each month in the Catholic Church is dedicated to a particular devotion and doctrine of faith. As our way of proclaiming our faith, we fly a different flag each month that represents the devotion of that month. 

Come back each month to see what flag we are flying and why!

Pretty cool that they're doing this. (The Parable of the Talents comes to mind, not sure whether it's an exact application.) How many people drive along that interstate every day and could possibly be drawn closer to God by seeing these flags and beginning to ask questions.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Miseremini on June 07, 2024, 10:41:37 PM

EXCLUSIVE: Here is the company flying that enormous Sacred Heart flag

Bavarian Waste, a fifth-generation family business in Kentucky, says that its core mission is to promote the reign of Christ the King throughout society.
(https://www.lifesitenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sacred-Heart-flag-810x500.png) YouTube


Stephen
Kokx (https://www.lifesitenews.com/author/stephen-kokx/)

Fri Jun 7, 2024 - 4:17 pm EDT

(LifeSiteNews (https://www.lifesitenews.com/)) — A video of the largest Sacred Heart flag in the world went viral on social media this week.
TradFlags.com (https://tradflags.com/), which sold the 30 feet tall by 50 feet wide flag to Bavarian Waste (https://bavarianwaste.com/) in Walton, Kentucky, collected footage of the event on a drone. Popular website Sensus Fidelium then uploaded the video to its YouTube account.

(https://ads.lifesitenews.com/www/delivery/lg.php?bannerid=0&campaignid=0&zoneid=1&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lifesitenews.com%2Fanalysis%2Fexclusive-here-is-the-company-flying-that-enormous-sacred-heart-flag%2F%3Futm_source%3Ddaily-canada-2024-06-08%26utm_medium%3Demail&cb=c579dbc0c9)
On Thursday, June 6, I spoke with the owner of Bavarian to learn about his Catholic faith and what compelled him to purchase the flag in the first place.
James Brueggemann is 64 years old. His family has operated (https://bavarianwaste.com/our-family-2/) Bavarian since 1901. Initially a trucking operation, it survived the Great Depression and evolved from a freight hauling business into a waste disposal company.
“Jim” currently runs the 63-person company as its president. Seven of his eight sons work for him in various capacities, as do many Catholics who live near Walton, which is about 25 miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio.
“Our core mission at Bavarian, a fifth-generation family business, is to promote the reign of Christ the King throughout society,” their website reads. “By our dedication to serving God and country, we keep the best interests of our employees, our customers, and our community at heart in our waste disposal and landfill operations.”
 
Among other things, Bavarian provides dumpsters and has contracts with commercial as well as residential properties. Brueggemann explained that he wanted to erect the flag on company property to commemorate June as the month of the Sacred Heart. He said he plans on updating (https://bavarianwaste.com/catholic-flags/) the flag each month as part of a new tradition.
On Friday, May 31, more than 600 Catholics attended the ceremony, which featured fireworks and food. It was overseen by Fr. Stephen Stanich, who serves as the prior at the nearby Our Lady of the Assumption Church (https://www.assumptionchurch.net/). The church is operated by the Traditionalist Priestly Society of St. Pius X. More than five priests are assigned to the chapel, where they teach and offer multiple daily Masses.
Stanich blessed the flag and rededicated the company to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The first time that occurred was in 1990 under Jim’s dad, Bernie. When you visit Bavarian’s website (https://bavarianwaste.com/), a pop-up ad appears explaining that “the Sacred Heart of Jesus symbolizes His infinite love and mercy towards humanity.”
Brueggemann explained that thousands of Catholic families have moved to the area in recent years, causing a housing boom and prompting the church to launch a $40 million fundraising campaign (https://assumptionacademynow.org/) to expand its K-12 boys’ school. An SSPX-affiliated teaching order of Dominican nuns operate an all-female academy (https://www.olshacademy.com/) across the street. A groundbreaking for the project was held last week. Click here (https://assumptionacademynow.org/) to learn more.


Brueggemann is optimistic the school will meet its goal and that Bavarian will continue to serve the needs of the Walton area under the protection of the Sacred Heart



Title: Re: Giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: 2Vermont on June 08, 2024, 06:29:16 AM
Hope you don't mind. I capitalized your "G." :laugh1:

Well, doesn't work on the main title, only on the reply title.
Heh.  I noticed the @ symbol.  I remember when I was in 7th grade, my English teacher dinged me for using that for the word "at" in a report I typed. :laugh1: He said that is the wrong usage of the symbol.  He also told me that he thought I just liked using that key (these were the days of typewriters!).  It certainly made an impression on me so, ever since, I am careful of when I use it!
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 08, 2024, 08:10:48 AM
The Bavarian Waste website (https://bavarianwaste.com/catholic-flags/) says:


Pretty cool that they're doing this. (The Parable of the Talents comes to mind, not sure whether it's an exact application.) How many people drive along that interstate every day and could possibly be drawn closer to God by seeing these flags and beginning to ask questions.

It's also nice to see how much coverage this is getting. Good will is not dead yet! (only hemorrhaging :smirk:)
Title: Re: Giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 08, 2024, 08:15:54 AM
Heh.  I noticed the @ symbol.  I remember when I was in 7th grade, my English teacher dinged me for using that for the word "at" in a report I typed. :laugh1: He said that is the wrong usage of the symbol.  He also told me that he thought I just liked using that key (these were the days of typewriters!).  It certainly made an impression on me so, ever since, I am careful of when I use it!

That's hilarious. The things we keep with us from school! I'll never forget in college I had a public speaking class. I was beyond shy. It was pathology. Why did I even take that class?! It finally came time to present a case for one side of a debate, and I froze up at the podium. The professor yelled at me in a very angry tone, in front of the whole class. I can't remember his words, but it was pretty much like, "Oh no you don't! You are going to perform! NOW!" 

And he became my greatest benefactor. He broke the horrible spell, and I DID perform. If he had coddled me, and let me get away with it, I would never have gotten over my malady. 
Title: Re: Giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: 2Vermont on June 08, 2024, 09:41:50 AM
That's hilarious. The things we keep with us from school! I'll never forget in college I had a public speaking class. I was beyond shy. It was pathology. Why did I even take that class?! It finally came time to present a case for one side of a debate, and I froze up at the podium. The professor yelled at me in a very angry tone, in front of the whole class. I can't remember his words, but it was pretty much like, "Oh no you don't! You are going to perform! NOW!"

And he became my greatest benefactor. He broke the horrible spell, and I DID perform. If he had coddled me, and let me get away with it, I would never have gotten over my malady.
Imagine a teacher doing that these days!  :laugh1:
Title: Re: Giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Marie Teresa on June 08, 2024, 10:11:17 AM
Heh.  I noticed the @ symbol.  I remember when I was in 7th grade, my English teacher dinged me for using that for the word "at" in a report I typed. :laugh1: He said that is the wrong usage of the symbol.  He also told me that he thought I just liked using that key (these were the days of typewriters!).  It certainly made an impression on me so, ever since, I am careful of when I use it!

Those English teachers...

(https://i.imgur.com/D9oBfoq.png)

Title: Re: Giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on June 08, 2024, 03:57:46 PM
Imagine a teacher doing that these days!  :laugh1:

Hey, I'd pay big money to see a good old fashioned whoopin' with the "board of education!"
Title: Re: Giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: 2Vermont on June 08, 2024, 05:38:34 PM
Those English teachers...

(https://i.imgur.com/D9oBfoq.png)
:laugh1:  Or the typical student request, "Can I go to the bathroom?" And the teacher's response, "I don't know, can you?" 

Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Nadir on June 08, 2024, 07:12:59 PM
Much as I like to analyse strange language usages...
Back on track...

The plan is to raise a flag for each month, so for July a flag to honour the Precious Blood of Jesus.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: 2Vermont on June 08, 2024, 07:36:26 PM
Much as I like to analyse strange language usages...
Back on track...

The plan is to raise a flag for each month, so for July a flag to honour the Precious Blood of Jesus.
Yeah.  My apologies for veering off topic.

This sounds like a great idea.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on July 02, 2024, 12:36:15 PM

Not sure if this is correct, but in prayer I had a sense of this June being calmer in terms of the perversity assaults. 

It seems to me that the Catholics were on the assault this time, and both the flags and the billboards all over the land have had an effect. 

How could such a strong public witness not please the Sacred Heart?

I hope we keep up the momentum, and continue to use these great means of testifying the truth.

Also should we not have had the pre election rioting in the streets by now? Of course the summer is still young. 

Does anyone else share this sense of a slight change?
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on July 02, 2024, 12:47:47 PM

And another thought: the Bergoglio Vatican has taken the worldwide lead in promoting perversity. Great leaps and bold strides. Absolute insolence and brash flaunting of its corruption. 

Has this not backfired? Has it not amounted to the last straw for much of the human race, no matter the diversity of creeds and worldviews? Doth not a bunch of decrepit fαɢɢօts parading around as prelates simply disgust natural common sense?

They have made a blunder, I think. They think they are right on time, but I think they may be out of time. 

Politicians pushing this filth better watch out. The people have had it.

Again, I could be so very wrong. 

Back in the sixties,
the apostate clergy had immense agency power to corrupt faith and morals. But it seemeth not so now. This power seemeth now to finally be in a state of reversal, whereby we may hope soon to see the opposite effects. Please God. 
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Miseremini on July 02, 2024, 01:02:53 PM
In Canada things were much calmer this June.  News channels didn't cover the parades and politicians were conspicuous  by their absence.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Gray2023 on July 02, 2024, 01:04:13 PM
And another thought: the Bergoglio Vatican has taken the worldwide lead in promoting perversity. Great leaps and bold strides. Absolute insolence and brash flaunting of its corruption.

Has this not backfired? Has it not amounted to the last straw for much of the human race, no matter the diversity of creeds and worldviews? Doth not a bunch of decrepit fαɢɢօts parading around as prelates simply disgust natural common sense?

They have made a blunder, I think. They think they are right on time, but I think they may be out of time.

Politicians pushing this filth better watch out. The people have had it.

Again, I could be so very wrong.

Back in the sixties,
the apostate clergy had immense agency power to corrupt faith and morals. But it seemeth not so now. This power seemeth now to finally be in a state of reversal, whereby we may hope soon to see the opposite effects. Please God.
I think and hope you are on to something.  But my melancholy hopes it is not the calm before the big storm.

I was happy to see that in California on a prominent highway near Fairfield, Ca, they also had a billboard with the Sacred Heart advertised (not constant, because it flipped through other ads), but was welcomed to see.  
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: SimpleMan on July 02, 2024, 01:40:24 PM
I think and hope you are on to something.  But my melancholy hopes it is not the calm before the big storm.

I was happy to see that in California on a prominent highway near Fairfield, Ca, they also had a billboard with the Sacred Heart advertised (not constant, because it flipped through other ads), but was welcomed to see. 

In a somewhat related vein, the other day, I saw on TV an ad with a blonde white mother holding, mirabile dictu, a blonde white child.

Don't see that much anymore in the media.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Mark 79 on July 02, 2024, 09:51:32 PM
Vexillum crucesignatorum:

(https://i0.wp.com/tradflags.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Jerusalem-Cross-Flag-3x5-1.png?fit=1500%2C900&ssl=1)
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on July 03, 2024, 01:11:57 AM
In Canada things were much calmer this June.  News channels didn't cover the parades and politicians were conspicuous  by their absence.

That's interesting. 
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on July 03, 2024, 01:15:28 AM
I think and hope you are on to something.  But my melancholy hopes it is not the calm before the big storm.

I was happy to see that in California on a prominent highway near Fairfield, Ca, they also had a billboard with the Sacred Heart advertised (not constant, because it flipped through other ads), but was welcomed to see. 

I heard about a giant billboard in times square. 

I think Candace Owens is doing great work in promoting Christ the King. 

We have to be consistent. Not just one month out of twelve. 
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on July 03, 2024, 01:16:54 AM
In a somewhat related vein, the other day, I saw on TV an ad with a blonde white mother holding, mirabile dictu, a blonde white child.

Don't see that much anymore in the media.

Saints preserve us! What are we coming to?!! :laugh1:
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Gray2023 on July 03, 2024, 06:11:18 AM
I heard about a giant billboard in times square.

I think Candace Owens is doing great work in promoting Christ the King.

We have to be consistent. Not just one month out of twelve.
Yes consistency is important.   Sometimes I feel humans are not very good at that.  They have a great idea, then implement it, and then it fizzles in a couple months because they were too impatient to see results.
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on July 04, 2024, 09:47:09 PM
https://youtu.be/PQupNknsl48?si=P7FDl1pBs6syNKvY
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Gray2023 on July 04, 2024, 10:41:02 PM
https://youtu.be/PQupNknsl48?si=P7FDl1pBs6syNKvY
Good to see!
Title: Re: giant Sacred Heart flag @ Walton KY
Post by: Simeon on July 05, 2024, 03:23:15 AM
Good to see!

Yes! Makes me happy!