Weekly Giveaways #21 - Week of 09/27/09

THIS WEEK’S QUIZ QUESTION
Among the gifts you can make toward our Capital Campaign is a 5-year pledge for the restoration of the historic pews (good news - they’ll be back sometime in November we hope!). How much would your daily gift be over the course of the 5-year pledge period?

THIS WEEK’S PRIZE
A $50 Gift Certificate from the delicious Safran Restaurant 7th Ave. between 15 &16th Streets.

Thanks to Safran!
Please patronize our sponsors.

The Winner:
Nadine Koza

The Answer:
There are 1,826 days over the 5-year
campaign (including a leap year). The pew restoration
level is $5,000, therefore your daily gift would be $2.74.

Weekly Giveaways #20 - Week of 9/20/09

In this photo (above) what is missing and Why?

This week's give-away:

A $30 Gift Certificate from Westside Market. Please patronize our sponsors!

Weekly Giveaway #19 - week of 9/13/09

One of the many different gifts that you can make toward our Capital Campaign is a 5-year pledge for the restoration of the Historic lighting.

Question of the Week:
How much would your daily gift amount have to be, over the course of this 5-year pledge period, to help restore the Historic Lighting? (Photo below) This week's give-away:
A $50 Gift Certificate to VYNL Restaurant!
Thank you VYNL!

The Winner:
Kathleen Cagnina

The Answer:
Over 5 years there are 1825 days plus one extra day for the leap year. A gift toward the Historic Lighting is $20,000, so your daily gift amount would be $10.95!

Weekly Giveaways #18 - Week of 9/06/09

Among the many different gifts that you can make toward our Capital Campaign is a pledge for the restoration of the Angel Medallions, which you see in the picture (Above).

Thus far, 5 Angel Medallions have been restored in the Nave of the Church. What do these Angels represent?

This week's give-away:

Brunch for 2 at the Hollywood Diner. Please patronize our sponsors!

The Winner:
Ethelyn Smyley

The Answer:
The virtues of St. Francis Xavier

Renovation and Restoration Corner #7: In the Transepts

We can now see with our own eyes the amazing progress made in the Nave. The workers and conservators have been very busy while we've been on "summer vacation" from our worship space. New treasures waiting to be revealed!

As we return to our magnificent Church this weekend, I’ve included some pictures of what is now hidden high above the scaffolding in the transepts.

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BEFORE RESTORATION - Four angel medallions

(as pictured) surround the large central medallion,

the Apotheosis of St. Francis Xavier, and are now

being restored high above the scaffolding in the transepts.

(Photo: Tom Fenniman, Architect)

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DURING RESTORATION - Same angel medallion (above)

mid-restoration. Note the area still in need of cleaning

and restoration around the medallion.

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Let's hear it for A/C! - Air conditioning Ducts (above)

have been installed in the wall leading from the

Mezzanine level down behind the confessionals

in the back of Church.

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The dramatic distinction on the ceiling in the transept

(above). Compare the dirt and grime on the left

side to the cleaned and primer-coated right side of

the ceiling.

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Conservation technician Mila Esposito is cleaning a portion
of the grand Apotheosis of St. Francis Xavier medallion.

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Photos by Patrick Brewis

Weekly Giveaway #17 - week of 8/31/09

Question of the week:

In the picture (above), a worker installs scaffolding high above the altar near the ceiling of the Church.

What is the distance between the ceiling of the Church and the floor far below?

This week's give-away:

Brunch for 2 at the Hollywood Diner. Please patronize our sponsors!

Answer:

75 feet (about 8 stories) high.

Winner:

Dee Kittany. Enjoy, Dee!

Capital Campaign News, Week of 9/7/09

THE 3 R's PLEDGE DRIVE - Renewal, Renovation and Restoration - begins next weekend, September 12 and 13, and runs for 4 weekends.

Speakers will speak briefly on why they chose to participate; campaign volunteers will be on hand to pass out commemorative booklets and pledge envelopes to all those attending Mass; and all will be given time during Mass to fill out pledge envelopes and return them to the volunteers before the end of Mass. Volunteers will also be available to answer any questions you may have about the Campaign.

Please pray about how you would like to participate. We are still at about 10% participation for all registered parishioners.

HEY, HAVE YOU SEEN IT? SPREAD THE WORD + TOURS

Spread the word by telling your friends and neighbors to come and see our spiritual home while it is being transformed! The renewal, renovation and restoration of the Church of St. Francis Xavier will bring back its original "Wow!" factor. The dramatic changes will truly be a sight to behold and an experience worth sharing. And, as is always our custom, everyone is welcome here! So tell your friends!

Take a tour! Church tours highlighting the new changes begin again on September 12 and 13 after each Mass.