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== Building Design ==
Most buildings on the church campus vary from 1960's to 1980's style - the times in which they were constructed. However, the new rectory and church put more enphasis on asthetics than the previous structures. When asked what kind of church building they wanted, the congregation agreed on a "gothic church yet modern and uplifting with lots of light". This preference was more challenging than many because of a percieved conflict of interest. TheGothic style is usualy one featuring more darkness due to smaller arched windows. Also, standard gothic style emphasized the height and length of the church, drawing one's eyes upwards toward a vaulted ceiling. The desire for light and warmth in the church was an interesting challenge. The ever-evolving product is hailed my many a magnificent in its blending of traditional gothic and more modern elements. Traditional gothic elements include arches along the sides of the church (the ambulatories), the great chancel arch, the arched roof support beams, many historic stained glass windows in gothic style, the use of stone flooring, altar furnature using the arch and spire as a theme, the massive bronze plated doors, a sanctuary in a sepatate "alcove" from the nave, and numerous side chapels. More modern elements include skylights which draw the eyes upward and provide natural light, the fact that the stained glass is at nearly floor level rather than high above the viewer, the use of warm colors and gold, an expansive and beautiful wooden roof, the use of modern building materials and "home-like"techniques such as moulding at mid-wall and floor. The new church seats 1,200 people and provides a beautiful space for liturgies (services), private prayer, and concerts. The acoustics of the church are wonderful and suit church music almost perfectly - a factor that has enriched worship services immeasurably. Plans for the future include the construction of a bell tower, further interior improvment, renocation of the choir area, and the installation of a historic one-of-a-kind 1868 Baumgarten pipe organ in the tribune (galery, balcony). == Mass and Confession Times == Daily Mass: Mon-Sat at 8:30am (rosary and Morning Prayer at 7:50am, first Fridays at 6:30pm--Sunday Mass: Saturday Vigil at 4:30pm, Sunday at 7, 9, & 11am and 6pm--School Mass: First Fridays at 10am--Holy Days of Obligation: Vigil the day before and usualy three Masses on the day. Check website for more details.--Confession: Anytime by appointment. 9:15am and 3:30pm on Sat, 6:30pm every first Wednesday. == Ministries == == Music Ministry ==