Projects to Prepare for Growth

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St. Patrick's began its expansion and renovation of the church in January of 2014 and it was completed in January 2015.  The expansion roughly doubled the size of the nave and increased the altar area and sanctuary space.  It accommodates roughly 200 worshippers.  Several stained glass windows have replaced the clear windows over the years to add to the beauty of the worship space.  
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Shortly after the demolition to the church began, construction crews began to find evidence of old termite damage.  At first glance it seemed like minor damage isolated to one corner.  Upon further inspection it was discovered the damage was more extensive than first believed.  Structural engineers were called for a complete evaluation and it was determined that St. Patrick's had near catastrophic structural damage.  Repairs to the floor structure, wall structure and balcony/steeple support were completed in July 2014.  The side chapel (to house organ, choir and columbarium) was backed out of the project in order to offset some of the cost of the repairs.  The organ and choir were relocated to the back of the finished church.