The driveway has been paved!

The church from 178th.

Our new entryway has been paved!

The porta-potty will be gone before the dedication.

View of church from plaza. Painting almost complete except for the trim.

Looking from church to 178th Ave.

Narthex siding complete and ready for clearcoat.

Lighting in the narthex on North wall.

Lighting on south wall of narthex.

Lighting up the ceiling to show rich wood textures.

Duct work is all closed in.

Scaffolding has been removed. Floor coverings will be taken up, then lights will be adjusted.

Ambry nearing completion near baptistry.

The wood grain will show the pillar's natural beauty.

The roses

The rose motif is a symbol of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Roses play a key role in the story of the miraculous image on the tilma of St. Juan Diego. This rose motif can be found in the narthex of St. Juan Diego Church, at the place of honor in front of the altar, and near the tabernacle. The rose motif reminds us of the encounter of Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin and the Virgin of Guadalupe on Tepeyac Hill.

Rose motif in front of Tabernacle area with surrounding protection.

Photographer Almira Ko went up in the lift to get this dramatic shot.

Project Manager Roman Giberson, Fr. John and Site Superintendent Dave Kirk examine rose.

More light.

The "up" (recessed) lights on the inside of the church.

Interior lighting.

Exterior painting completed.

Staining for the roses in the sanctuary are starting with an undercoat.

A time for planting and a time for painting

Native plants are being used in the landscaping.

More painting on the outside of the church.

Nice refrigerator donated for St. Vincent De Paul.

A fresh coat of paint and a beautiful ADA compliant ramp system this week for St. Vincent De Paul.

Details of the altar

Mike Grant and his dog at Mike's shop in Mount Angel where our altar is being built.

Detail of the altar.

Getting down to the details

Driveway sidewalk being prepped.

Driveway sidewalk rebar.

New driveway and church in background.

New sidewalk in front.

Electrical room. Power is now through out the property.

Lights are being hung. Notice the metal ring in the foreground over the baptistry upon lights will be placed.

Electrician working on light cables. The white light fixture to the right will eventually run the length of the beam.

Painting clearcoat on the ceiling that extends from inside to outside. Cables hanging down will hold a halo of lights over the altar.

Covers for duct work being set in place.

Baseboards being installed.

Access from parking area for the disabled.

Plants ready to be planted.

St. Vincent de Paul building painting prep.

St. Vincent de Paul building painted. Henry (on roof) and Karol Mesa, Bob and Tammy Taylor.

Shelving for StVdP bought on Craigslist being set in place on new flooring.

Ken and Karen David with Kathy Yee in StVdP building.

Dave Lindenmuth and others attacking some blackberry bushes.

Tom Quillin and Dennis Desmarais helping to clear brush.

Mike Tierney and Dave Marcantuono making a difference.

Article in the Catholic Sentinel

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New church rises after years of waiting, work