Mother Seton Church Construction
(July thru September, 2004)

[Like the church itself, this page has taken a while getting off the ground -- and it, too, is still under construction.]

Descriptions on the left have been adapted from the construction updates given each Sunday as apart of the weekly Mass announcements. Photos were taken usually once each week, although some weeks were missed. Additional photos will be added as time permits. The panorama images (starting with November, 2003) were created using PanoramaMaker®, "stitching" together two or more digital photos. The software sometimes induces some distortions and errors (buildings tilt slightly, cables have gaps, etc.), but the end result is worth the effort. Additionally, some photos required a good deal of editing, and in some case features were "borrowed" from other photos or even deleted entirely. All photos and images are by Jim Cook, unless noted otherwise, and may be used freely by parishioners and any others having a hand in the construction of our new church.

Please Note: Clicking on the photo or its date will open a seperate browser window to display the image. [Also, for additional photos, see the Wurick Family MSN Groups online photo album.]

July, 2004

[07/04/04] The contractors continue to make great progress on the walls and roof as they install the light guage steel. Gabe's was able to move the dirt around the perimeter of the church as well.

[07/11/04] The contractors continue working on the light gauge steel roof and the wall supports. The opening for the window above the vestibule has been installed. The plywood for the roof will be arriving this coming week. The steel for the tower above the sanctuary will be arriving in two weeks.

[07/18/04] The contractors are continuing to install the light gauge steel roof and the wall supports. They have begun installation of the yellow "dens glass" on the front wall of the church. The contractors have installed the "hat channels" and have begun installing the plywood on the roof area over the sacristy side of the church.

[07/25/04] The contractors have continued to install the "dens glass" material around the exterior walls of the church. The installation of the plywood continues on the roof. The steel for the tower over the sanctuary arrives this Monday.

August, 2004

[08/01/04] The tower steel did arrive on Monday and the contractors were able to install the steel columns. However the welding needed to be done on the upper tower steel planned for Wednesday was delayed due to rain. The welding is now planned for Monday, August 2nd. [The current planned date for raising the tower into place is now set for Monday, August 9th.] As you can see, the contractors are making great progress with the plywood on the roof.

[08/08/04] The contractors have welded the tower pieces together and decided to attach the light gauge steel and plywood to the tower while it is on the ground. It will be lifted into place this coming week. The wall studs and floor frames have been installed on the main floor dividing the sacristy, reconciliation rooms, bathrooms, etc. The holes have been core drilled through the floor for the plumbing of the main floor. The exterior walls have been wrapped in Tyvek.

The image above shows work being done on the tower roof on August 6. The images on the right show the series of events, starting just before 8:00 AM on the morning of August 10, as the tower roof was lifted into position and secured in place. The images on the far right are from later in the morning. In all, it took 25 photos to construct these 9 images. Most are large files, to give viewers the sense of actually being there.

[08/15/04] The steel frame tower was lifted into place this past Tuesday. The roofers have begun installing the black felt over the plywood. The light gauge steel trusses have been set over the vestibule area. The contractors have begun installing the duct work on the main level of the church. The masons will continue their work beginning this coming week.

[08/22/04] The contractors continue to close in the exterior walls. They will begin to close in the tower this week. The masons have arrived and have begun works on the church's exterior block. The plumbers continue running pipes and the HVAC contractor is installing duct work.

[08/29/04] The contractors have enclosed the exterior wall facing the condominiums. They have begun to frame in the tower steel with light gauge steel. The steel steps to the lower level were installed this week. The retaining wall continues to be installed behind the church. The masons will continue their work on the exterior walls. The electricians and roofers will begin work this week.

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September, 2004

[09/05/04] The roofers began installing shingles on the roof this past week. The masons continued work on the split face block. The contractor completed the light gauge steel frame work of the tower and the plywood and "dens" glass will be installed this week. The electricians have arrived and have begun wiring the building. The plumbers have begun work on the upper level bathrooms.

[09/12/04] The contractors continued completing the tower this week. The masons continue working on the exterior walls. The footings for the ramp and front step will be poured on Tuesday, weather permitting. The plumbers and electricians continue their work on the interior of the building.

[09/19/04] The contractors will continue to close up the tower this week. The masons will begin working on the front of the church this week. The electricians continue to install the boxes for the interior lights of the church ceiling. The fire sprinkler pipes are being installed in the upper level of the church. The roofers have completed the small section of flat roof between the sacristy wing and the main building of the church.

[09/26/04] The masons have begun working on the planters and the retaining walls for the ramp and front steps of the church. They are continuing their work on the side of the church, moving towards the front entrance. The contractors continue work on closing up the tower and have begun installing the siding on the upper right side of the church. The electrical contractors and fire sprinkler company continue making great progress on the interior.