In the past few weeks we have seen many signs of progress as the work continues on the hall renovations and the new addition. Electrical, plumbing, heating, and insulation work are almost completed. Walls are now being plastered and prepped for painting. On the exterior, the stone and brick work are finished. The outside walls are now being prepared for the stucco application. The exterior will match the present church exterior. The present entrance canopy to the hall will be removed and a new canopy to match the stone and stucco will be built. We anticipate moving into the new parish offices by April 14, 2010.
The dedication for the Kernan Center will be the weekend of April 17 and 18. There will be tours of the new Center after each of the weekend Masses. Refreshments will be served following the tours. Msgr. Kernan will be with us for the 11:00 AM Mass on April 18 for the blessing of our new parish center.
Finally, the plans for the new rectory have been finalized and reviewed by the architect and diocese. It will be a modular home, specifically built to accomodate two priests with guest quarters for visitors. We hope to build the home at the back end of our property.
Again, thank you for your support as we expand to meet the growing needs of our parish. We encourage all our parishioners to support our Debt Reduction Collection each month. God bless you and your loved ones!
Father Ken Johnston, Pastor
