We are less than a month away from moving into the new addition! Currently, flooring, ceilings, painting, trim, plumbing fixtures, lighting, and other work is being done as we enter the final stages. Hopefully we will be using the new facilities by the end of July! Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and support!
The video walk-through below starts by the plastic barrier in the upper foyer, goes into the new parish hall, and then travels through both levels of the offices.
The addition is moving along nicely. On the exterior, masonry work is wrapping up and concrete sidewalks are being poured. On the interior, drywall is basically finished, some painting and flooring has started. Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and support!
Exterior masonry work at new North entrance.
Curbs and sidewalk being poured.
New parish hall. Kitchen is on right.
Main floor entry to parish offices.
Tile work in main floor women’s restroom.
Father’s office.
Stairwell to basement offices.
Basement offices from stairwell.
Basement. Offices on left. Volunteer work station on right. Meeting room at end of hall.
Thanks to your continued support, our priests moved into the new Rectory on Wednesday! It is a beautiful space and they are excited to have a new home. They are still settling-in and a little more work is left to be completed, including the landscaping. We will share some more photos of the house when it's ready and there will be an open house at some point in the coming months. Thank you again for your prayers, support, and generosity!
As of April 30, 2021, you have given $3.5 million to the capital campaign. Thank you very much for your continued support and generosity! You are ensuring a vibrant future for our parish!
Some construction photos inside the new church addition from this past week. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and insulation work is being completed. Drywall has started in some areas. We are still on track to open in early August. Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and support!
Concrete flooring has been poured in the hall and offices. Framing is taking place in the basement offices. Painting and trim work is being completed in the Rectory. Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and support!
Entry way, looking at new parish hall and kitchen.
Top floor office area. Chalk lines for office walls.
Framing in basement offices.
Rectory back.
Rectory front.
Rectory living area.
Rectory living room and kitchen. Cabinets have been delivered but have not been set or hung yet.
Rectory main floor priest suite study area.
Rectory main floor priest suite bedroom and doorway to bathroom area.
Rectory chapel with repurposed door from the church.
As of January 31, 2021, you have given $3,076,878 to the campaign! Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and support!
Thanks to your gifts and support, work continues on both the church addition and new Rectory despite the bitter cold and snowy weather. Drywall work is almost done in the Rectory. The new home for our priests is on track for completion at the end of April. We remain on target for late July/early August completion of the offices and parish hall.
It appears that Father Steve is ready to take matters into his own hands to keep the project on schedule through the rough weather.
Drone photo of the new offices and parish hall.
Looking at the new parish offices.
Part of the opening for the hallway that will connect the church with the new offices and parish hall.
Trenching in the new parish hall and kitchen.
Rectory front.
From the backdoor of the Rectory great room looking toward the front door. This room will be the kitchen, dining, and living area.
Father Steve and architect John Sanderson in the chapel of the new Rectory.
Maintenance Supervisor Dan Aylward, Business Manager Carol Woefle, Coe Construction Superintendent Matt Matheson, Father Steve, and architect John Sanderson discuss the construction in the new Rectory.
Archbishop Aquila and officials from the Archdiocese came to St. John’s to dedicate the altar and bless our remodeled Sanctuary. The Mass was streamed live. A replay may be viewed below.
Covid has kept us from doing some of the traditional events as part of our church renovations, such as a groundbreaking ceremony. However, a very last-minute opportunity arose on Thursday, February 4th, where parishioners and school students could step behind the construction fence to sign a beam before it was placed in the structure for the new addition. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to sign and offer prayers for the new space.
Foundation work on the Parish Office addition
The new Rectory is starting to look like a house.
Upper floor on the southwest corner looking northeast. This is inside the bedroom area of one of the 3 priest suites on the second level. Bathroom on the right, closet in the middle.
Second floor stairwell. Common area/rec room on the right, opening to hallway and a priest suite on the left.
Construction crews continue to do dirt and foundation work on the addition. It’s important work, but doesn’t make for exciting photos. If the weather cooperates and things stay on schedule, we should start seeing framing on the addition go up around the end of January. The new Rectory is quickly taking shape to the South of the church.
Foundation work continues on the addition for the Parish Offices and new church hall.
Coe Construction is moving right along on the new Rectory, pictured here from Hilltop Drive. In this image you can see the 3 car garage and, further to the left, the opening for the front door.
Inside the shared living and kitchen area in the new Rectory.
Stairwell to the second floor living quarters.
Main floor suite. The closet in the middle will separate the study area from the bedroom and bathroom.
Rectory chapel.
Thank you again for your patience and generosity as construction continues. You have made it possible to complete this first step of moving back into the remodeled Sanctuary.
We look forward to finishing the rest of the project in the coming months. In spite of all the challenges of 2020, it’s inspiring to see how you continue to bless this parish and our community.
If you haven’t had the chance to pledge to our Blessed Past, Faithful Future campaign or if you would like to increase your pledge, you can do so through our website or by contacting the Parish Office. Thank you again for the many ways that you give, and all the work that you do in service to our Lord!
Construction photos from earlier today. Foundation work continues on the addition. The stone work in the Sanctuary is mostly complete, just missing the large engraved stones. Flooring, finish work, and doors being installed. Thank you for your prayers, support, and generosity!
Front wall of Sanctuary.
Opening in basement foundation for entry to new offices.
Foyer. Tile installed (but partially covered for protection in this photo) and finish work being installed.
Library and foyer.
Baptismal font being installed.
New tabernacle area.
Altar area.
Sacristy.
Opening in basement foundation for entry to new offices.
Remodeled men’s restroom.
We are counting the days now! We are still on track to begin celebrating Mass in the church the weekend of Dec. 19-20th. The following construction pictures were taken on Wednesday of this week. Thank you again for your prayers, support, and generosity!
Dig for the new addition and 2 story parish offices.
Foyer.
Stone work being completed at the front of the Sanctuary.
New roof installation.
Here is a short walk-through video of the progress in the church. We are on track to be able to offer Mass in the building by Christmas!
The church is really starting to take shape! Drywall work is being completed and the stone installation has started. Thank you so much for your prayers, support, and generosity!
If you haven't had a chance to donate to the Blessed Past, Faithful Future campaign yet or would like to increase your pledge, please visit our campaign webpage or contact the parish office. https://www.saintjohns.us/campaign Thank you!
Foyer
Altar ramp
Stone work starting in Sanctuary.
Exterior grading work in preparation for the new addition.
Framing on the back wall of the Nave.
Upper foyer.
HVAC improvements. Previously, the Nave cold air return vents were located in the foyer, which made for very inefficient air flow, particularly if the doors were closed. The upgraded HVAC will greatly improve energy and airflow efficiency.
Framing the new front of the Sanctuary.
Basement women’s restroom tile completed and protected while work continues.
Lower foyer.
Trench in Sanctuary floor to run cables to the new sound booth.
Outdoor electrical work.