Ready for the 4th next year

So I'm not 100% sure but I'm assuming this assembly is a fireworks launching system for the tower. 

Fr. Longenecker on sacred architecture

http://catholicexchange.com/preaching-hall-temple

A brief but very good summary of the philosophy behind St. Kateri Church, and traditional Catholic architecture in general. Thanks to Cram and Ferguson for helping us strive for this goal!

Time-lapse video, just for fun

Materials Selection

Working toward a mock-up panel for reference during metals and masonry. We've chosen a stone blend from Earthworks, and picked roofing and metals colors to harmonize. The guttering and the steeple spire will be the patina green color you see; a dark gray slate colored roof tile is pictured, a sample of the cast stone color for cap and buttress elements, and we're going to split the mock-up into two mortar colors to help choose.

Week 4 update: Foundations

De-watering is progressing in the basement area; it will probably take another week or two. Lately we've been watching the footings take shape on the east end.

The apse is outlined here in the background, facing south

North wall foundation ready to pour. East/Apse foundations built up in background.

Ample supervision was on hand for this pour on Tuesday after Mass.

The north side foundations extended

Window Salvage

Workers from Jacksonville Art Glass carefully remove and crate the stained glass from St. Francis Xavier Church for restoration and installation. Prayers with the people of the former St. Francis Parish!

Week 1 Friday update

Excavation for east footings. Will need to be inspected, then filled with a layer of rock, then concrete footings. 

De-watering pumps are working away! There's already a noticeable difference, but how long it will take to make the deep excavation possible is anyone's guess. Work remains focused on the east end until then.