A good number of our hymnals have already been subscribed. Can you help us by taking one or more $ 20 donations for a hymnal.
The typical hymnal sees good service for 5-10 years depending on wear and care!
Online, in the Parish Office or at weekend masses.
There is an on-site meeting with architect and construction manager on Wednesday afternoon. Stay tuned for more definitive news on estimated date of completion and other news.
The fabric which matches the pads on our freestanding kneelers and the kneelers in the pews was delivered so we can re-ulphoster our sanctuary furniture. Some matching custom stain was also sent to the furniture refinisher.
Work was completed on the barrel vault of the South Transept and is nearly so in the North transept. Additional progress was made on the sanctuary steps and platform.
Mary has since gotten a promotion and will be in the sanctuary. The Sacred Heart Statue will take her place in the narthex. The Memorial Donor Book is shown on the left and the three Holy Oils on the right in illuminated cabinets with glass doors.
Their design and dimension made their addition to the main church difficult, but we have fashioned an illuminated cabinet in which they can be backlit and displayed as virtual windows in our basement meeting room.
A preliminary proposal for the bronze statue of Jesus Calming the Storm and its granite base. The statue measures 6' 3" and the pedestal 3' 4".
Proposed plan for basement vinyl floor tile.
It's good to have an "inside" to the building where work can continue even in cold and inclement weather.
Work began on the steps into the sanctuary today.
By the end of the day, a major portion of the North transept ceiling was installed.
Storeroom above the sanctuary where the old organ was located. The architect proposed it as a room for the altar servers in which to vest. We think we'll use part of the basement for that purpose.
A winch in the sacristy is attached to a cable in the dome which can be raised or lowered with liturgical items, e.g. our Christmas wreath. The windows facing Ward Avenue have been covered temporarily for their protection from the construction in the room.
View from the sanctuary toward the parish field.
Free again!
The barrel vault arches for the North transept and the sanctuary are set to be delivered this week, including the pendentives to complete the dome. Pendentives are the curved triangular pieces which will fill the spaces you see in this photo and cover the remaining foil insulation. It will be exciting to see the full dome take shape and the ceiling complete...then on to the floors.
Half of the north transept complete as of Tuesday morning.
Less exciting news is that St. John (in our crucifixion scene) underwent successful surgery to repair some old damage to his right wrist and index finger.
The vesting sacristy is taking shape.
The rescue crew for the high-lift is due today.
I think this is the first snow on the roof...
The woodworkers delivered the statue pedestals and the Rood group. Those who attended the Vigil mass helped with unwrapping the many layers of protective foam and bubble wrap. The craftsmanship is exceptional.