Church of the Incarnation

Renovation and Expansion

2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are we still on schedule and when is the main project scheduled to be completed?
A: As of January 4, 2008 the main project was still on schedule. We believe, all factors considered, that our original mid-March completion date will be met.

Q: In addition to the main project, what additional projects have been completed or still remain?
A: As of December 31, 2007, the additional facility projects that have been completed are as follows: replacement of the main building boiler, the re-roofing of the Parish Hall (PH) top, north and west roofs, the front entrance canopy to the Parish Activities Center (PAC), and the replacement of the Worship Center (WC) boiler room roof. Remaining projects include replacing the front entrance doors to the PAC, replacing all of the PH windows, building a storage unit adjacent to the PH, installing new campus signage and replacing the WC carpet. You can check out all of our Parish projects on our website: http://www.incarnationparish.org/administration/finance/capitalimprovements.php

Q. What does the Latin inscription “Et Verbum Caro Factum Est ” above the new Narthex entrance mean?
A: “Et Verbum Caro Factum Est ”translates, “And the Word Was Made Flesh”.

Q: What will happen to the temporary entrances when the main project is completed?
A: The temporary north entrance (hard-packed gravel) will remain for approximately 15 feet for EMERGENCY EXIT purposes only from the WC and the remainder will be replaced by grass. The west wooden walkway has already been removed and the opening in the PH will become the door to the new storage area for all of our chairs and tables.

Q: Where will the old 1980 cornerstone be relocated?
A: The 1980 cornerstone that was imbedded in the brick at the former WC main entrance has now been relocated to the left entrance wall as you enter the Worship Center.

Q: What type of wood was used for the front of the new Daily Mass Chapel?

A: The beautiful dark wood on the front of the Daily Mass Chapel is Ipe’ wood from South America.

Q: What will happen to the current Daily Mass Chapel once the new one is opened?

A: The current Daily Mass Chapel will become another conference room to meet the growing need of our parish and community for meetings.

Q: Have parishioners assisted in any aspects of the new construction?

A: Yes. Prior to even beginning construction, parishioners were involved in the identification of our Parish facility needs, the capital campaign, and the coordination of all the logistics in preparation for the disruption. Once the construction started and still to this day, several parishioners have contributed their time, talent and treasure through their own companies’ support of raw materials at discounted prices, assistance with managing the finish details such as landscaping and furnishings and personally constructing various pieces of furniture for several of the new areas.

Q: Did we reuse any of the building materials or trees from the old Narthex area?

A: Yes, the five trees we needed to remove were used as mulch around the campus and various pieces of the old wooden doors and Narthex have been used in trimming.

Q: Will there be “Stations of the Cross” in the new Daily Mass Chapel?

A: No. Currently, our Parish has two permanent “Stations.” One is located in the beautiful Meditation Garden/Pond area, and the other is on the nature path in the back of our campus.

Q: Where will the Blessed Sacrament Chapel be located?

A: The Blessed Sacrament Chapel is the same one that we used prior to beginning construction. The entire new construction was built around our BSC. The only changes are that the entrance is now located down the new hallway and insulation was added for a quieter setting.

Q: Please tell me who the architects and contractor are again?

A: Train & Partners is the architectural firm and our contractor is Abrahamse & Company.

Q: How are we financing this project?

A: Through the generosity of our parishioners, $960,000 was pledged to pay for the overall approximate $1.5 million in renovations, repairs and new construction. We thank parishioners who continue to meet their pledge commitment. In addition, we are also borrowing funds from the Diocese.

Q: When will we officially “dedicate” this new space?
A: Bishop DiLorenzo will officially dedicate the new space on

Q: I appreciate this Renovation and Expansion update in the bulletin – how can I stay more in touch with upcoming facility projects and the parish in general?
A: The Parish sends out a weekly “E-letter” which over 600 parishioners currently receive. Please send us your e-mail, and we will be glad to begin sending you this concise, informative weekly e-letter.