Saturday, December 19, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
It's Wednesday, December 16th and I decided to take my camera and visit our future home. As I arrived there weren't a large number of workers around, BUT the work being performed is making a difference. Not only did I find some video worth taking, I found some wonderful opportunities to photograph the sun coming in through the upper windows. Even with all the work taking place, you can begin to see the how light will affect our church during different times of day. The other photograph shows workers from Statesville Stain Glass installing the frames and protective glass.
The first video was taking showing the work being performed by the brick masons as they top off the last columns of the cloister. This will enable the remainder of the framing to be installed as well on the roofing.
The second video shows the frames and protective glass being installed on the remaining windows along the Elm Street Frontage. If all goes well, all the frames and protective glass along the north wall will be in place this week.
The first video was taking showing the work being performed by the brick masons as they top off the last columns of the cloister. This will enable the remainder of the framing to be installed as well on the roofing.The second video shows the frames and protective glass being installed on the remaining windows along the Elm Street Frontage. If all goes well, all the frames and protective glass along the north wall will be in place this week.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
LATEST VIDEO TOURS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
After several weeks with no new posts, I've added three new videos. The first one shows work taking place on the cloister as the brick columns gets closer to completion while work on the roof and framing continues.
The second video shows our stone masons hard at work in the Narthex installing the base around the columns which support the sky light.
The third and final video shows work taking place in the Day Chapel. Workers are painting the side walls as you can see more work that has been completed on the stone and brick wall.
In addition to the videos, I've attached photos of the outside north wall which has been completed except for installation of windows which will begin this week. Also shown is the updated progress on the inside north wall as it nears completion, tile being installed in the bathrooms, and work on the cloister.
The second video shows our stone masons hard at work in the Narthex installing the base around the columns which support the sky light.
The third and final video shows work taking place in the Day Chapel. Workers are painting the side walls as you can see more work that has been completed on the stone and brick wall.
In addition to the videos, I've attached photos of the outside north wall which has been completed except for installation of windows which will begin this week. Also shown is the updated progress on the inside north wall as it nears completion, tile being installed in the bathrooms, and work on the cloister.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
DUELING PAINTERS AND THE CLOISTER TAKES SHAPE
What better way to spend a raining Tuesday, then to download new videos. The first video was taken inside our new church passing from through the Narthex showing all the painters (17 in all) working on what is normally a day off. By the end of the day, they had painted over 90% of the beams that support our ceiling.
The second video shows the brick and stone masons hard at work on the columns that will provide the structure for our 12 ft. wide sidewalk and gathering place. Hopefully within the next week, all the stone and brick will be in place.
We had a lift available last week so we took the opportunity to take photographs showing our church at a much higher level. Lastly is a photograph showing how the ceiling looks as painting progresses.
The second video shows the brick and stone masons hard at work on the columns that will provide the structure for our 12 ft. wide sidewalk and gathering place. Hopefully within the next week, all the stone and brick will be in place.
We had a lift available last week so we took the opportunity to take photographs showing our church at a much higher level. Lastly is a photograph showing how the ceiling looks as painting progresses.
Friday, October 23, 2009
A VISIT BY SPX STUDENTS
Something NEW and EXCITING happened at the construction site of St. Pius X on Thursday. Over 400 excited students got a first hand look at what was taking place inside. They listened as Msgr. Marcaccio talked about our new church and then each class wrote favorite scriptures on four walls where the Stations of the Cross will be placed. After writing their scripture selections, each class member signed his/her name. Their signatures will be preserved as part of our "Place at the Table". Hope you enjoy watching the video clips and some still photos from Thursday activities.
This clip shows the first group of students arriving!
In the second clip Monseyor Marcaccio explains what the students are doing and how their signatures will be preserved.
Do you think this student is excited??
Did you ever wonder how tall our new church will be?
How many seats will we have?
Students Everywhere
ENJOY THE COLLAGE OF PHOTOS FROM THURSDAY'S VISIT!!!!!
This clip shows the first group of students arriving!
In the second clip Monseyor Marcaccio explains what the students are doing and how their signatures will be preserved.
Do you think this student is excited??
Did you ever wonder how tall our new church will be?
How many seats will we have?
Students Everywhere
ENJOY THE COLLAGE OF PHOTOS FROM THURSDAY'S VISIT!!!!!
Friday, October 9, 2009
FIRST VIDEO TOUR
Major efforts are underway as we "MAKE A PLACE AT THE TABLE", but its very difficult to capture with regular photographs. Therefore today, I begin a new feature where I walk through the construction and let you watch as our new church begins to take shape. I will be posting 3 different videos in this first posting.
The first video was taken as I walked from the Parking through the mud (we had 3/4 inches of rain last night) to the cloister and the front entrance.
The second video begins just inside the front doors and walks from the Narthex into the Nave. The workers you will see are spraying sealer on the ceiling.
The third video was taken beginning at the rear of our church near the entrance to the Day Chapel. All the windows you see have the protective glass installed and our restored Stained Glass Windows will be installed near the end of construction.
The first video was taken as I walked from the Parking through the mud (we had 3/4 inches of rain last night) to the cloister and the front entrance.
The second video begins just inside the front doors and walks from the Narthex into the Nave. The workers you will see are spraying sealer on the ceiling.
The third video was taken beginning at the rear of our church near the entrance to the Day Chapel. All the windows you see have the protective glass installed and our restored Stained Glass Windows will be installed near the end of construction.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
PROGRESS CONTINUES
HVAC UNITS ARE STORED IN PARKING LOT
THEN THE UNITS ARE MOVED TO THE BASEMENT
THE PERMANENT HOME FOR THE HVAC SYSTEM
CLOISTER BEGINS
CLOISTER COLUMNS CONTINUE
SHEETROCK BEING TAKEN INTO CHURCH
SHEETROCK AND INSULATION AWAITING INSTALLATION
SKYLIGHT GOES UP AS PREP WORK CONTINUES FOR SHINGLES
INSULATION COMPLETED IN MAIN NAVE AND AWAITS SHEETROCK
INSULATION AND SHEETROCK GOES UP IN CHOIR PRACTICE ROOM
LAST OUTSIDE STONE WALL BEGINS
VIEW SHOWING WINDOW FRAMES IN CHOIR PRACTICE ROOM
FRONT VIEW FROM DRIVEWAY
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