INTO EVERY LIFE A LITTLE RAIN MUST FALL

We've had a some unexpected water issues come up recently.  The first one is that the ceiling between the chapel and the church started leaking.  There is also some streaking down the walls. This has been a chronic problem over the years as it's always a challenge when you join a new building to an old building!  It has been temporarily fixed, and we have consulted contractors who are giving proposals for a more permanent solution.  We'll keep you posted on the plan and when it will take place.

The second thing that came to light is that there is leaking around the St. Francis de Sales stained glass window. Previously undetected, it became apparent when the painters and plasterers were on the scaffold working in that area.  It turns out that the frame around the window has rotted and needs to be replaced. (It has been temporarily caulked). We will be doing this repair in the Spring when the weather gets warmer.  It's a pretty big job as the window will need to be taken out and the frame will need to be rebuilt. 

 

 

Other than those hiccups, dare we say that things are going according to schedule!  We are very grateful for our project manager, Fran Zappitelli, and our Conrad Schmitt coordinator, Courtney Alvarez, as well as all of the members of the Project 2017 team who are monitoring and checking with our many contractors and vendors to keep everyone on task. This is truly a team effort.  It's hard to believe that we'll be able to re-open the church in less than 2 months!