Monday, April 11, 2011

Lost Egypt- OMSI Jan. 29th - May 1st

1
A Demo of how egyptains were able to build the pyramids. One side is 30 lbs and the other side is 60 lbs. The 60 lbs. were easier to move because it pulled across a smooth surface.







2
A segment of a letter written in egyptian on display.









3
A display showing the history and changes of egyptian burial over time.









4
-Mummified ox
Egyptians also highly value animals and mummify them.










5
-Mummified dogs
Most mummified dogs are set in poses.










6
-Mummified cats
Cats are seen very highly by egyptians, and when found dead most are mummified and buried in great cemeteries.








7
Relics found in a tomb on display, a scarab beetle, and a gold pin.



















8
A demonstration of a dig site, where people can find and match pieces of bones and pottery, other demos explain how bones are identified.



9
A display of everyday objects and a description of what they were used for.


Left: wooden box
Middle: sealed scroll
Right: sealed jar




10
A life size display of a camel, open for people to sit on and pose. It is currently in a kneeling position for riders to get on.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Day In the life of Joseph Hau

Father Reverend Joseph Hau sits through the opening announcements and prepares for the day's mass















Father Reverend Joseph Hau reads the third reading which is the proclamation of the gospel
and goes into detail and explains the gospel












Father Reverend leads the homily, and tells us a story that connects the gospel to our daily lives













Father Reverend Joseph Hau prepares the Eucharist














After mass Father Reverend Joseph Hau greets and says goodbye as people leave the church