Winter storm 2015 in Cullman, Alabama

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The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament

The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, informally known as OLAM Shrine, is a prominent Roman Catholic Latin Rite shrine located in Hanceville, Alabama, United States within the Diocese of Birmingham. Adjacent is the cloistered Monastery of Poor Clare Nuns of Perpetual Adoration, situated on a 400-acre site and a religious center affiliated with the Eternal Word Television Network.

The shrine is notable for its gilt interior, solemn atmosphere, and oversize solar monstrance. The shrine is named in honor of the Blessed Sacrament, while the building surroundings are dedicated to the Divino Niño, a title of the Child Jesus found prominently displayed all over the area. Its foundress, Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, currently resides at the cloistered monastery with her group of nuns.

The Castle on Smith Lake

Property Details

The ''Smith Lake Castle'' situated on 18 acres overlooking the main channel. True craftsmanship, exceptional quality w/stunning detail. Four levels of luxury, master suite covering an entire floor, custom tile work, gourmet kitchen, glass solarium, walls of windows. Property is security gated with full security systems. Enclosed dock, 8000 sq ft shop. Price disclosed to qualified Buyer

General Information

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• House Size5,500 Sq Ft
• Property TypeSingle Family Home
• Stories3
• StatusActive

• Baths4 Bath
• Lot 
• Garage5 car garage

Interior Features

• Utilities present: Public Water, Septic Tank

Exterior Features

• Covered Deck
• Covered Patio
• Outbuilding(s)

Exterior Construction

• Masonry
• Stone
• Stucco Walls

Unit Features

• Cooling features: Central A/C,Yes

Lot Size and SQFT

• Approximately 18 acre(s)
• Lot size is between 10 and 20 acres

Stories

• 3 stories

Location

• Area: Smith Lake

Garage/Parking

• 5 car garage(s)

View

• Waterfront features: Lake, Boat House, Boat Lift, Seawall

School

• Elementary School: County
• Middle School: County
• High School: County

Listing Provider

Listing Agent

This listing is represented by REALTOR® Justin Dyar

Cell 2054686375

A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict code of ethics.

Listed by

• Lake Homes Realty
• (205) 985-2991

Broker Location

• Crane Hill, AL

Data SourceWalker

Source’s Property ID15-1009

Rock The South 2015 Cullman, Alabama

Country fans in Alabama are making tracks for Cullman this weekend, ready to take in two days of music at Rock the South. 

The festival, now in its fourth year, takes its twang seriously, but also stretches the lineup to include Southern rock, bro-country, hick-hop and a taste of downhome blues. This year's acts range from Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt to Brantley Gilbert and Blackberry Smoke. 

And let's face it: Where else can concertgoers cool off in a swimming hole that's shaped like the state and surrounded by hay bales? 

Cowboy boots, ball caps and Daisy Dukes should be out in full force at the event, brought to you by Birmingham resident Sara Evans, her football-star hubby, Jay Barker, and concert promoter Shane Quick.

By Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com AL.com
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on June 16, 2015 at 5:24 PM, updated June 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM

Sacred Heart Church in Cullman →

Sacred Heart Catholic Church is one of the most recognizable buildings in Cullman, Alabama. It can be seen from all most any where in town. All photos are available for print. Email me for more info. I hope you enjoy!

Sacred Heart Church began its existence in 1877 under the leadership of Fr. James Meurer, a German-speaking priest.  Benedictine priests began their tradition of service as parish pastors in 1888, three years prior to the founding of St. Bernard Abbey.

The present stone church was dedicated in 1916; the matching stone school was built in the years following World War II.  The current rectory was constructed in 1961.

Sacred Heart Church exemplifies a German revival of the Romanesque style; among its prominent features is the stained glass windows designed in 1914 and built in Germany.  The outbreak of World War I necessitated their burial; they were dug up and shipped to Cullman after the war, and installed in 1920.  Another feature is the church pipe organ, among the largest in northern Alabama.  The organ was built in 1921, acquired by the parish in 1959 and overhauled in 1988.  Sacred Heart’s most prominent feature, the gold crosses atop its steeples, came into being as part of a major restoration project conducted on the church steeples and roof in 1999.  They are a recognizable landmark to Cullman residents and visitors.

Rev. Cletus Meagher, O.S.B., the current Abbot of St. Bernard Abbey launched the Family Life Center Program in 1991.  The Center is a beehive of constant activity and is utilized by nearly every member of the parish.

Our Pastor, Rev. Patrick Egan, O.S.B. began studying for the priesthood in 2003 after retiring as a Colonel in the United States Army.  He was ordained in June, 2008 and was assigned as Pastor in August 2009.