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Completing Phase 1 and the beginning of Phase 2 of the Church Renovation Project
As you know, shortly after moving back into the Church, it will be apparent for a need to complete the Church renovation project. The completion of the Church renovation will ensure that the Church will be completely ready for worship for the next generation of parishioners.
This renovation will consist of primarily these five components.
1) Renovation of the sanctuary and sacristy areas of Church2) Expansion and renovation of the Church Narthex3) Electrical and Lighting4) Audio and Video update5) Other minor modifications (Outdoor painting, new doors / locks.)
1) SANCTUARY AND SACRISTY: The renovation of the sanctuary and sacristy is to brighten and beautiful the sanctuary area. This can be achieved in several different ways. First, we will be adding an additional concrete step over the entire sanctuary area. This will eliminate the step up and step down that we currently is around the altar. The steps around the tabernacle will also be lessened in width. Their will be hand rails added to either side of the sanctuary. The Crucifix will be elevated and the skylight panels replaced with an Onyx (golden - cream) colored stained glass. Decorative crosses will be added to the wood paneling behind the cross to lighten the area. A toilet will be added in the sacristy and the sacristy spaces will be updated.Below is a rough sketch of the new floor plan for the pews in the Church. (As in all things, it is subject to change.) It should provide us with an additional 30 extra seats in the main body of the Church. One of the main differences in the lay-out will be a reduction in the area between the pews from 40" to 36." We will also have a reduction in the center aisle from 8 feet to 6 feet. Finally, there will be handicapped spaces to provide adequate seating for those who are in need.
2) EXPANDED NARTHEX: The Cry Room and Confessional will be removed and the Narthex would be expanded. A glass door and glass wall would be created on the same line as the current confessional wall. This would provide a much larger narthex and would double for a larger cry room space. Finally, the space would be symmetrical and would provide harmony. A light will be placed above the Baptismal Font and a Confessional would be created in the space currently occupied by the statue of Pope Pius X.
3) ELECTRICAL: After a full Mechanical, Engineering, and Plumbing review - any needed electrical rewiring will occur. There will be additional lighting that will be added as needed.
4) AUDIO/VIDEO: After an acoustical review, there will be a updated audio and video system that will be provided so to maximize the quality of the sound for our Church. This would also provide the means for live video/audio feeds and other AV abilities.
5) OUTSIDE AND OTHERS: A fresh coat of paint on the outside of the Church and any additional updates that will be needed.
Church in December 2011
Church in September 2012
In the layout, you will also find that the baptismal font will be relocated to the center of the aisle. This is in accord with the USCCB document on Church architecture. It will also be our principal holy water font for the Church.
The building committee has been entrusted by the parish to develop a plan to renovate the Church. The committee is looking at the most urgent needs for the Church and is looking at a multi-phase process to complete the renovation of the parish Church.
The Renovation of the Church began the week of June 4th and workers have been working feverishly since making our Church a beautiful place.
As of August 25th, the following has been done.
1) The pews have been removed.
2) All walls and fixtures have been restored and prepped for painting. (This includes new sheet-rock, resurfacing, and some basic carpentry work.
3) The Brick and wood is cleaned and sealed.
4) New paint went on the walls, ceilings, and beams.
5) The following have been removed: Baptismal Font, canopy, and stained glass in skylight.
6) Porceline Tile has been delivered.
7) Carpet has been removed.
8) Minor Carpentry to rebuild wall structure and hide pipes in the front door area.
9) Choir loft has been tiled
10) Floor is being prepped for tiling.
11) Electrical work to new baptismal font location.
12) Raising the lights in the Church and narthex
13) Final Paint Touchups
14) Carpet has been placed
15) Old air conditioner was removed and rebricked
16) Sacred Heart relief has been framed and placed in Foyer
17) Air Conditioner vents are painted and replaced
18) Old Organ speaker boxes has been covered with a new matching fabric
19) Tile has been placed and sealed.
20) Floor Boards have been placed
21) Confessional is sound-reduced and painted.
22) Cry-room is completed
23) Baptismal Font is placed
24) Move many large items into Church
25) Post-construction cleaning
26) Baptismal font will be placed.
27) Staining of door frame / door leading to annex, staining of variety of other items including frame for Joseph and Mary
28) All things are moved back to the Church
29) Pews are placed
30) Mary and Joseph is hung
31) Everything has been placed
32) Front doors are complete.
There are lots of Exciting Things happening at Immaculate Conception Church. Your donations help to make this happen.
If you have any questions please contact Mike Schroeder who is the chair of the committee.
Members:
Rev. Jason B. CargoMike Schroeder - chair
Dave Van Buskirk
Eddie Ruesewald
Jack Brittan
Monica Benning
Rudy Garcia
Angie Sanchez