tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27188928418916191332024-03-12T20:48:23.081-04:00St. Albert the Great Catholic Church BlogThis blog's purpose is to provide you information about our building process. Through the leadership of Fr. Chris, the Steering Comittee, and Eventually the Parish Council, we will provide information here from time to time about the direction we will move towards building. It is our hope this blog will provide a place for your questions and comments as we say "yes" to God as a community.Patrick Murphy-Raceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205215382696219811noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-57372815936727931212009-07-25T20:34:00.002-04:002009-07-25T20:41:41.558-04:00Mark Your Calendar!Parish Center Dedication<br />August 29, 2009<br />11am<br /><br />The parish center is getting closer and closer to completion every day.<br />This morning a great number of parishioners helped sod the outside of the building. Pictures coming soon.<br /><br />continue to pray for the parish community as we diligently prepare for the dedication of our parish center.Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-74364847666138356632009-06-03T13:54:00.002-04:002009-06-03T13:58:27.234-04:00May 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Q9UIUu5z7e9EwQP3XlDmdpK06nep8ZL7T0wItN0BpI26A3sFZuuCYIIXwrbqoRmCUa9WvHfuVnue-bSjCZWSF_WciAyeK3XSCcDTvvXcd-eikBN0jY9e9POHakkk8WLiwqGCC4jrnN6L/s1600-h/parish+center+6-1-09+155.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343162072345225762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Q9UIUu5z7e9EwQP3XlDmdpK06nep8ZL7T0wItN0BpI26A3sFZuuCYIIXwrbqoRmCUa9WvHfuVnue-bSjCZWSF_WciAyeK3XSCcDTvvXcd-eikBN0jY9e9POHakkk8WLiwqGCC4jrnN6L/s320/parish+center+6-1-09+155.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJGeWLoTE8k3rIMOnXKTji3kLPEp4wFVo69VVMJmNKRLtikaQCSwvmRuoWBbDe6pNT-7Gar4JZIbRLzdBfTLvVHJl0PpO_pac6PmND4HZj3_b9Dy4Tt5tUMhlQr7kmgJr4zC_zVoh7YNq/s1600-h/parish+center+6-1-09+156.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343162067911772802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFJGeWLoTE8k3rIMOnXKTji3kLPEp4wFVo69VVMJmNKRLtikaQCSwvmRuoWBbDe6pNT-7Gar4JZIbRLzdBfTLvVHJl0PpO_pac6PmND4HZj3_b9Dy4Tt5tUMhlQr7kmgJr4zC_zVoh7YNq/s320/parish+center+6-1-09+156.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDmatZl3aJzfUfEI-pS8vUba_oGEmCD4UdTOR0fvvu6jwNgLOA8-eoyUV-VTI-akLOPRGTsPoOtVR-PVEhKLvYQkivr43HHUjp3a-5DXnEcE8NFckXLk60HD33xF1-TFx1KBsqg7fVrHF/s1600-h/parish+center+6-1-09+157.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343162064109764066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFDmatZl3aJzfUfEI-pS8vUba_oGEmCD4UdTOR0fvvu6jwNgLOA8-eoyUV-VTI-akLOPRGTsPoOtVR-PVEhKLvYQkivr43HHUjp3a-5DXnEcE8NFckXLk60HD33xF1-TFx1KBsqg7fVrHF/s320/parish+center+6-1-09+157.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Amazing how much building can happen in just a month! from the outside it looks as if the parish center at St. Albert the Great is nearly complete... we know there is still much left to do, but it is looking quite fabulous! Here are some pictures to document the last month or so in the life of the construction phase of our new building! More to come!<br /><div> </div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-37904096200790577072009-04-30T13:35:00.004-04:002009-04-30T13:40:34.500-04:00April at Brickey Lane<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wkHd83sjB_SElv4vZ6hE06prcqxCG_2pcYtiDs81pd-5EAHPObYlXOUgb_5rjZW0o4UvIB2yKHoM6E-73OrNlVFtU7XeBLDmCBHCrS812f07HY7F8DK7-8Yi1KvF2t7AEdE6zglJ1Pwo/s1600-h/volleyball+court.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330540347601876594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wkHd83sjB_SElv4vZ6hE06prcqxCG_2pcYtiDs81pd-5EAHPObYlXOUgb_5rjZW0o4UvIB2yKHoM6E-73OrNlVFtU7XeBLDmCBHCrS812f07HY7F8DK7-8Yi1KvF2t7AEdE6zglJ1Pwo/s320/volleyball+court.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvON8z-VU4-aBXYGDCrTFs2GEXjxeW8D44DOxQ0HJsVWx4b2ucICLspjnpAVIJQPiqtyUzGI_rJOoj-JQMcZBVF1iXFWIOrcO-9Q3rxRwKQ6EPJIYaYs5yAoyqUfbiZ9mt9TMGwndWHVm/s1600-h/grill+area.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330540342101380674" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPvON8z-VU4-aBXYGDCrTFs2GEXjxeW8D44DOxQ0HJsVWx4b2ucICLspjnpAVIJQPiqtyUzGI_rJOoj-JQMcZBVF1iXFWIOrcO-9Q3rxRwKQ6EPJIYaYs5yAoyqUfbiZ9mt9TMGwndWHVm/s320/grill+area.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Sand volleyball is nearing completion Grilling area near pavillion will have 3 built in grills</div></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-82882285641375003372009-04-01T10:42:00.005-04:002009-04-01T10:51:34.655-04:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ISgfgoni0LrpSc-NmmwSwsA5bTJy1jFoMJf4AThfoXPUhwPMn5153BdzWVu0FgPt8IsglmVVBLKR3nKq1-eBy0qQnBM_sp8WH1bNV5RfuJQv-EXqB3q0lU0j0LQORH-aQXNiqQ2hJ_Sd/s1600-h/Bldg_20090326_148.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319735317693745474" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ISgfgoni0LrpSc-NmmwSwsA5bTJy1jFoMJf4AThfoXPUhwPMn5153BdzWVu0FgPt8IsglmVVBLKR3nKq1-eBy0qQnBM_sp8WH1bNV5RfuJQv-EXqB3q0lU0j0LQORH-aQXNiqQ2hJ_Sd/s320/Bldg_20090326_148.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLvTqKEI257QB1uOQSDXU_9vYrBlOztdneMbKivlP5gRDKfRXpxUQY6Hp4SX3uJ8xKZgB5rzFBburhVTnOgdOnNil7me5gGoDIxNua7ycrSQk23ej8Gm4fhzxM0IDPtXOOCd0B1TSY5b-N/s1600-h/AP+20090323+Site+Panorama.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div align="right">The Building Committee met on 3/23, the committee unanimously decided to remove the 4 classrooms along the rear of the nave. The committee felt that with the continued weekly growth in mass attendance, the parish would soon outgrow the worship space as detailed. Removing the classrooms would both improve the asthetic and functionality of the new building.</div><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><br /><div align="right"></div></div></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-15814084638255248842009-03-19T13:06:00.001-04:002009-03-19T13:08:18.839-04:00March 19, 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQa0hKSi3i9ncWUokR8z1vsHWZTLgobSIPJI8_KE0FjzeECNBpDfnqgLyL1dHMKwYucHfBQ0PVy-V_zTLXuWlNPzr6uGUQIQRcG-vNoWjKxvSZrhV7ANXlJ6M-VspmgpomMZQzQN3wvM1r/s1600-h/first+truss.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314946746363175442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQa0hKSi3i9ncWUokR8z1vsHWZTLgobSIPJI8_KE0FjzeECNBpDfnqgLyL1dHMKwYucHfBQ0PVy-V_zTLXuWlNPzr6uGUQIQRcG-vNoWjKxvSZrhV7ANXlJ6M-VspmgpomMZQzQN3wvM1r/s320/first+truss.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>As thousands pile into the Convention Center to welcome our new Bishop, Richard Stika, the work on Brickey Lane continues!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>This is an image of the first truss going up on Tuesday, March 17</div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-61899454244622180952009-03-11T13:30:00.003-04:002009-03-11T13:46:39.543-04:00Parish Center 3-11-09<div>Again, the face of Brickey Lane is changing!</div><br /><div>This week the small steel beams are in place on the exterior of the building, the brick work is beginning, and the insulation board is being placed this week! </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Below is a p<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6crVvtlBo_tCz3dvZemMLz-4hKlH-zBechh6kJwcNnaND8_H3AuvINBgN4OMRuEquH9LdFpcxTxPV5YK75UntJygRskU5o8YRfz3_35-E2gtOo_PFIvB_1meAQT0lipl5o47vxQxLAhtX/s1600-h/site+panorama+3-11-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311987887310850466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 578px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 167px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6crVvtlBo_tCz3dvZemMLz-4hKlH-zBechh6kJwcNnaND8_H3AuvINBgN4OMRuEquH9LdFpcxTxPV5YK75UntJygRskU5o8YRfz3_35-E2gtOo_PFIvB_1meAQT0lipl5o47vxQxLAhtX/s320/site+panorama+3-11-09.jpg" border="0" /></a>icture of the site as it looked yesterday afternoon!</div><div> </div><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-75048852927774491402009-03-11T11:31:00.003-04:002009-03-11T13:30:40.762-04:00March 10, 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_P9Ctdx0fjOv6mTUlsXpbwgImFpdUflZnvQZSvSAylpE-kGPgY870iTYAqquPGv0rJd0Clp_KgbZDU1zUR3h-6gdh9Q2jpknl0Fje7BpGC6J0kCUOenyUOPb49z7I62I73hNf_4DOJGTL/s1600-h/trail+3-10-09.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311956121540619730" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_P9Ctdx0fjOv6mTUlsXpbwgImFpdUflZnvQZSvSAylpE-kGPgY870iTYAqquPGv0rJd0Clp_KgbZDU1zUR3h-6gdh9Q2jpknl0Fje7BpGC6J0kCUOenyUOPb49z7I62I73hNf_4DOJGTL/s320/trail+3-10-09.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Wow, it's amazing what a week of beautiful weather and willing hands will do for the Brickey Lane Property!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Many people have been hard at work on the walking trail, as it nears completion here's a shot of Larry Roovers working on the trail this week!<br /></div><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><p> </p><p> </p>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-74186104753459987482009-03-05T20:27:00.004-05:002009-03-05T20:38:24.806-05:00putting up the steel<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVOC0IvDMvb9CFF0JRAK9Mwc20fxfi017urQk6MhK0oofwYOuzz7fS807vU7MhHQkKFhGoE30CYi9XulvwrOVv4PKnjAHvc1-eN0zh4Y4JoqmUeWmmKYpY_VBmq5c9yV1uoD3IeVY1G-o/s1600-h/AP+20090216+Site+Panorama+AM.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309880851243655714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 94px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvVOC0IvDMvb9CFF0JRAK9Mwc20fxfi017urQk6MhK0oofwYOuzz7fS807vU7MhHQkKFhGoE30CYi9XulvwrOVv4PKnjAHvc1-eN0zh4Y4JoqmUeWmmKYpY_VBmq5c9yV1uoD3IeVY1G-o/s320/AP+20090216+Site+Panorama+AM.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_fYSAQORjMHJX3GHtu-9lhGCkPu120l9BPHaynU-ARX8eLevpc-Rp-EbxuksGIc7YCuZOtAQS-v0zQ43RJIxI9ABLJlGXucMPy4JmrX7FsZGQ7-ocWNwIUgfRq0MRpJRqF5cmMQo_qEJ/s1600-h/AP+20090216+Site+Panorama+3PM.JPG"></a> </div><div>The crane is here to erect the steel</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_fYSAQORjMHJX3GHtu-9lhGCkPu120l9BPHaynU-ARX8eLevpc-Rp-EbxuksGIc7YCuZOtAQS-v0zQ43RJIxI9ABLJlGXucMPy4JmrX7FsZGQ7-ocWNwIUgfRq0MRpJRqF5cmMQo_qEJ/s1600-h/AP+20090216+Site+Panorama+3PM.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309881818923349138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_fYSAQORjMHJX3GHtu-9lhGCkPu120l9BPHaynU-ARX8eLevpc-Rp-EbxuksGIc7YCuZOtAQS-v0zQ43RJIxI9ABLJlGXucMPy4JmrX7FsZGQ7-ocWNwIUgfRq0MRpJRqF5cmMQo_qEJ/s320/AP+20090216+Site+Panorama+3PM.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Later in the day, the steel is in place</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-HgtvNfV_5qsqr5d0M5RXwJ3ZSnkU1Z11jE9XpGkn0D81iaNJPUpGxq-PGqbIT36njeqsSnzx-2wWURzV0RMFoHAiTghhoYDgDo7H_23J8nlUxaf0B1xoE-T653qJaRTiisYvu5rKY-s/s1600-h/AP+20090216+Site+Panorama+3PM.JPG"></a><div> </div><div><br /> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-65934600953494758222009-02-05T09:33:00.002-05:002009-02-05T09:41:36.717-05:00January 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PyqZh4iNGVJp_qmxB9xzjba3kKG-gOQ7VgwLqQDuw5UgrI7ghKHC0Y_j7tVAcIbpTXn2hSCIJFv2vg1TrusmNXR78yoUVEouURmoLjR-By2ZMCQgYi38hiLsA4quwcI_8PO7WCaMDoN7/s1600-h/AP+20090204+Site+Panorama.JPG"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299322016595548994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 440px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PyqZh4iNGVJp_qmxB9xzjba3kKG-gOQ7VgwLqQDuw5UgrI7ghKHC0Y_j7tVAcIbpTXn2hSCIJFv2vg1TrusmNXR78yoUVEouURmoLjR-By2ZMCQgYi38hiLsA4quwcI_8PO7WCaMDoN7/s320/AP+20090204+Site+Panorama.JPG" border="0" /></strong></a><strong> January 2009 Update!<br /></strong><div>The footers and support columns have all be poured and the mason has started laying block.</div><div> The electric and plumbing have all be roughed in and the steel is scheduled to be put in place this week!</div><div> </div><div>It's not much to look at from the surface, but it's been busy over here on Brickey Lane!</div><div>Check back soon, with the steel set and the block being laid, there will be a much more to look at in the very near future!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-230819815611309232009-01-13T11:46:00.004-05:002009-01-13T13:06:34.458-05:00We are under Construction!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8u9UMpFNl88OU8NOAW1QylXxtLSuVR7x0Y0CJ9Qrc31KAVY7-6Y96Dj7C_Lpwxt5Oes41Xcu2lzRkV02hKDAAe30liYcdWbcHhyphenhyphen0c1Qg7Q_LzPrXNfnN8FtzjNcFJdW38l_bfH-PlQy92/s1600-h/panorama+work+has+started.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290839997684434882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 313px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8u9UMpFNl88OU8NOAW1QylXxtLSuVR7x0Y0CJ9Qrc31KAVY7-6Y96Dj7C_Lpwxt5Oes41Xcu2lzRkV02hKDAAe30liYcdWbcHhyphenhyphen0c1Qg7Q_LzPrXNfnN8FtzjNcFJdW38l_bfH-PlQy92/s320/panorama+work+has+started.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The rain has broken, for the moment. As I look out the front window of office on Brickey Lane I see men working, trucks moving, rumor has it that some footers will be poured this afternoon. It's a glorious day on Brickey Lane! Watch the blog closely for the next few months as we walk through every aspect of the building process. i'll show you some pictures and tell you a little bit about the progress of the building!</div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-3532865517549380722009-01-06T12:00:00.002-05:002009-01-06T12:04:53.134-05:00Rain Rain Go AwayWe are so blest to have the much needed rain at Brickey Lane!!<br />It has, however, stalled the progress on our building project! The site is ready to go, the parking lot is leveled the equipment is on the lot, and the electricity is connected.<br />The office has been hard at work setting up billing accounts and filing tax exempt forms.<br />Now, we wait. We thank God for the gift of rain, and pray that sooner than later we have a few windows of sun in order to lay footers, then we will be on our way!<br /><br />As always we ask your continued prayers for the St. Albert the Great Parish and the building project.Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-74065567392715666122008-11-20T11:43:00.003-05:002008-11-20T11:59:43.134-05:00parish Groundbreaking!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesydH2MwTuSHCNAVoOKPmeoFPIpoW8B1zIBnt3tS2deaKfk2k7nooiy85CE4ilv0e6OS0fLfLTN8NEN6BvQ3Qo7Oc54fLjb1R4T816B3C4numXxBTPVUrDuVORwmfzTgxEaV_h5IomBJg/s1600-h/groundbreaking+shovel.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270784200295917810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 179px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhesydH2MwTuSHCNAVoOKPmeoFPIpoW8B1zIBnt3tS2deaKfk2k7nooiy85CE4ilv0e6OS0fLfLTN8NEN6BvQ3Qo7Oc54fLjb1R4T816B3C4numXxBTPVUrDuVORwmfzTgxEaV_h5IomBJg/s320/groundbreaking+shovel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Nothing speaks more strongly about the community here at St. Albert the Great Parish than to the tremendous support on Saturday November 15th for the groundbreaking of our Parish Center. We estimate that over 300 people joined us on a cold, rainy, windy Saturday to break bread (or Ribs) then Break ground. It was truly blessing to be part of such a wonderful day!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Check out the Youtube slideshow (thanks to our very own Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey)</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVYQBXKmqE0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVYQBXKmqE0</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Check out the news sentinal article at: </div><br /><div><a href="http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/parishioners-dig-groundbreaking-ceremony/">http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/nov/19/parishioners-dig-groundbreaking-ceremony/</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Below is the picture featured in the News Sentinel Article</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVYQBXKmqE0"></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-61144363659734029812008-11-20T11:35:00.007-05:002008-11-20T11:43:30.411-05:00The pavillion under construction!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm41RHaeCtWTMIzFrcUjwW52Jh17KM_tGbYS4if1x9Cu1sdDbNnYnne6s0ERtkMkTR1NafNFsSwMdQ9_95vthE4ug0Apr2vA20mLmqb41XQppv0clpzvSTNq7wNIe_IpPEeaTCWpxs-7WS/s1600-h/pavillion+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270781147338373506" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm41RHaeCtWTMIzFrcUjwW52Jh17KM_tGbYS4if1x9Cu1sdDbNnYnne6s0ERtkMkTR1NafNFsSwMdQ9_95vthE4ug0Apr2vA20mLmqb41XQppv0clpzvSTNq7wNIe_IpPEeaTCWpxs-7WS/s320/pavillion+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzN6D6NJSUWBfcc4cQLW8Qt7HIS7JOWsmU9nhi54wQe0mjhyHso5nnEAF17cw2DaMZsk374R_2_SAdKHN9moEHdGS-n8kLfvBY4e0QyI4NfwgSbyGdc1XGTyKt_VRzwrIVZ2tu-ifNsnCG/s1600-h/pavillion+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270781144869827618" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzN6D6NJSUWBfcc4cQLW8Qt7HIS7JOWsmU9nhi54wQe0mjhyHso5nnEAF17cw2DaMZsk374R_2_SAdKHN9moEHdGS-n8kLfvBY4e0QyI4NfwgSbyGdc1XGTyKt_VRzwrIVZ2tu-ifNsnCG/s320/pavillion+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqpuYxpHsEOpMmoGejVAIRQuLR86d-qB_RXLE4pEfRQ9zj2Cvm7gHgeRxScfR0z_LSuWE7YS5YwGBo8mfNzQhLD-OjNYyKJfQvfCqiLxPBYGMJXQECdDQbv6EapGajWRaPnWj2WvS7c0n/s1600-h/pavillion+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270781139064592002" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqpuYxpHsEOpMmoGejVAIRQuLR86d-qB_RXLE4pEfRQ9zj2Cvm7gHgeRxScfR0z_LSuWE7YS5YwGBo8mfNzQhLD-OjNYyKJfQvfCqiLxPBYGMJXQECdDQbv6EapGajWRaPnWj2WvS7c0n/s320/pavillion+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHZabLmVyYHmLyesyCiHqOaSVbfYf6vgEbr3LQ9slNh52v1QNycVkqfDUvCxHy1M0Fyoh0z1Jy5B-XSb-0d2Sy_fSwKjQJcgquwLBRX_-yHW-dCaWW_m2izvJVcVMxxGYXj8M5mbizLtv/s1600-h/pavillion+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270780831270518962" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQHZabLmVyYHmLyesyCiHqOaSVbfYf6vgEbr3LQ9slNh52v1QNycVkqfDUvCxHy1M0Fyoh0z1Jy5B-XSb-0d2Sy_fSwKjQJcgquwLBRX_-yHW-dCaWW_m2izvJVcVMxxGYXj8M5mbizLtv/s320/pavillion+4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-88309522258904824032008-11-20T11:31:00.003-05:002008-11-20T11:35:17.741-05:00Pavillion is done!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwICj3Y6ONfrjp0Po_S1bcllMF0C146wqWIFhm4m47QkDRsLdRE51XKKpxKoA5SCUGKto4NNUKQcfzLdb01bL8GnxfGTtKZTpHXULmeZDJrmMiK2pnFNIxIWu5kbhktbMgYaNXvcb2glEG/s1600-h/pavillion+pic2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270779161718437442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwICj3Y6ONfrjp0Po_S1bcllMF0C146wqWIFhm4m47QkDRsLdRE51XKKpxKoA5SCUGKto4NNUKQcfzLdb01bL8GnxfGTtKZTpHXULmeZDJrmMiK2pnFNIxIWu5kbhktbMgYaNXvcb2glEG/s320/pavillion+pic2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpQlN4Bw9DA_pglHWrrxbDwPVLM0rF7rf99SHuvMFN7UOjFBoPF4qZU7-Io125Ide09QyAWc-eVbp11lugMv1eZgbj5jgQV8LbQ-hNKmgHDBisVEf2sXFTAIJRwOsUEiXWGJgtdSiLHM8/s1600-h/pavillion+pics.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270778443842051122" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpQlN4Bw9DA_pglHWrrxbDwPVLM0rF7rf99SHuvMFN7UOjFBoPF4qZU7-Io125Ide09QyAWc-eVbp11lugMv1eZgbj5jgQV8LbQ-hNKmgHDBisVEf2sXFTAIJRwOsUEiXWGJgtdSiLHM8/s320/pavillion+pics.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>there is so much to report in the building process at St. Albert the Great! Thanks to everyone who put sweat equity into the picnic pavillion! See below for more pictures!Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-87834409300356133252008-10-16T12:02:00.002-04:002008-10-16T12:07:25.450-04:00Groundbreaking<div style="text-align: center;">Mark your Calendar!!<br /></div>The Parish Ground breaking will be held on November 15 time TBA<br />We invite everyone (children too) to bring a shovel or a spoon or other tool to help break ground.<br />We will begin the festivities with a nice meal, followed by the ground breaking ceremony.<br />check back for more information.Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-15580055965647432702008-10-16T11:54:00.002-04:002008-10-16T12:02:30.482-04:00September 2008Greetings! <br />as we progress quickly with the building of the Parish Center, it is easy to see that a lot is happening. The ground has been leveled and is awaiting patiently the ground breaking on November 15. There are trucks on Brickey Lane almost daily digging footers for the new picnic pavillion, laying ground for a parking lot expansion, and putting in a new sewer line.<br /><br />The Diocese has approved out proposal! Evans Construction will begin the bidding process next week. We will review the bids and make a final recommendation to Parish Council at their November meeting.<br /><br />In addition the stained glass window designer (Bill May) and baptismal font designer (Scott DeWard) have presented samples for review. Check back soon for pictures!<br /><br />Thank you to the interiors Committee as well as the plans review committee. their hard work and dedication will both expediate and simplify the building process.<br /><br />Check back frequently as the building starts to come out the ground...<br />We will post pictures and updates weekly as we walk through the property!Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-81286797924736483582008-08-26T10:52:00.001-04:002008-08-26T10:52:34.823-04:00Meeting August 18Opening Prayer: John Kerwin<br /><br />Architect Presentation: A few minor changes were made to the floor plan, including door placement in classrooms, doors into sanctuary, and organization of storage area behind the altar.<br /><br />Entrance Sign: An initial design was presented. Thoughts are to have 2 signs. 1 close to Brickey Lane with the name of the parish and one down the driveway with coming events, Mass times, and other information.<br /><br />Covered Walkway: A brief discussion was held concerning a covered walkway. Discussion centered on the need for the walkwayto be built on the back of the building and to connect to the handicapped parking.<br /><br />Classroom space: Discussion revolved around the need to consider future use of the parish hall and ease of wall removal to provide more space. No decision was made concerning the classrooms in the back of the parish hall.<br /><br />Site Work Update:<br />Progress Report: Stripping of the top soil almost complete; major cut and fill operations to begin shortly.<br />Decision was made to fast track the design of Phase II grading (parking, retention and driveway widening)<br /><br />Contractor Update:<br />Evans will continue to modify cost estimates as more information is gathered about building materials and finishes<br />Steve will give Fr. Chris an updated cost estimate for the diocesan proposal and have an official proposal complete for the next meeting<br /><br />Pavilion Update:<br />Drawings were presented and approved. Architect and engineer will continue to tighten up the design and send them to the county for initial review.<br />Committee decided to not push the pavilion toward completion for the picnic but to build it as it makes sense.<br /><br />Construction Plans Committee:<br />Will most likely review plans in small groups over the next week.<br />"Green" items to continue to discuss:<br />Rain water retention<br />Energy Efficient lighting<br />Solar Hot Water for Bathrooms and sacristy<br />Recycling<br /><br />Interior Finishes committee<br />Baptismal font<br />Stained glass<br />Dedication plaque<br /><br />Next meeting date: Monday September 15 6:30pm<br /><br />Closing Prayer: Dan AlexanderKristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-12843816310777475082008-07-24T21:35:00.000-04:002008-07-24T21:36:57.828-04:00Meeting July 21St. Albert the Great ParishBuilding CommitteeMonday, July 21, 20086:30 pm<br /><br />Meeting was held by candlelight thanks to the storm. <br />1) Opening Prayer: Deacon Mike<br />2) Introduction of Evans Construction as our Design/Build Contractors. They shared with the committee about their experience and dedication to this project.<br />3) Issues from last meeting<br />a. Site work on Fast Track – it was decided to do the site work in 2 phasesb. Phase 1: Grading for Parish Center Building Site & Picnic Pavilion – All appropriate permits have been applied for; we hope to be “moving ground” by August 1.c. Phase 2: Grading for parking lot & water retention basin soon thereafter4) The committee reviewed the latest drawings of the building interior and exterior.Johnson Architecture presented a new conceptual drawing for the parish center.<br />They tamed the lines of the exterior of the space, and opened up the interior ceiling.<br />The committee engaged in a lengthy discussion of the pros and cons of each as well as exterior materials, brick, vinyl, stucco, stone. No decisions were made.<br />Architects to continue to explore the 2 designs and use similar color scheme to the existing house. They will have a new presentation at the next meeting.<br />5) Jim Hinton & Bill Morgan will be working on the pavilion plans<br />Jim will have plans at next meeting.<br />It was agreed that the concrete pad and the frame for the building will be set by the grading contractor.<br />6) The architects are still working on an entrance sign.<br /><br />7) Evans Construction will present us with preliminary estimated cost for our building designs at the next meeting - this will allow us to determine if we are in the ballpark with the designs currently under consideration. <br /><br />8) 2 subcommittees are to be formed soon:<br /> a) Textures, colors – interior<br /> b) Plans review (construction documents etc)<br />9) Next Meeting: August 4th 6:30 pm10) Closing Prayer: Father ChrisKristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-73514008702438584102008-07-09T21:20:00.006-04:002008-07-09T21:49:33.947-04:00Architect Drawings<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBlFZv9Yrp8AoSsP9B0cG1XdO4Qn711lXSvZjVtfkWGWZkqAMpIk0Qhr-9awjcVV0S0FbyoYChamH61mj1rkE206lr67Vn0f0r2RSGaJKTret-Cq5MwLoA0mG72JBPu8L8YaQNhDg66vb/s1600-h/front.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221195859342877490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBlFZv9Yrp8AoSsP9B0cG1XdO4Qn711lXSvZjVtfkWGWZkqAMpIk0Qhr-9awjcVV0S0FbyoYChamH61mj1rkE206lr67Vn0f0r2RSGaJKTret-Cq5MwLoA0mG72JBPu8L8YaQNhDg66vb/s320/front.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /> </div><div> </div><div>Front View</div><div></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSzIbvxpdFzS7axiTD4O_JuR1z0bflAXjN4RO8TBLilL-27KEXQeqFdzKgPqyX7aJAtXp0GzjYmRvkXFjVdLv7OOkewqod66RdHQzH1fQB33i9f2L6yfFTUsDqjVkmzqWwKr31jclLplX/s1600-h/interior.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221192916841377058" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSzIbvxpdFzS7axiTD4O_JuR1z0bflAXjN4RO8TBLilL-27KEXQeqFdzKgPqyX7aJAtXp0GzjYmRvkXFjVdLv7OOkewqod66RdHQzH1fQB33i9f2L6yfFTUsDqjVkmzqWwKr31jclLplX/s320/interior.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div>interior view</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPdbZ1QeLdgLoazcaOcBAc-wJqSLqupE6DZwUYlp9JrUJ4lhjC0vs8CMD-0NIWZ8yMms3y3NWlF3RBN4GcNleZg9nKoJz_-wk4Oif0rxagq620rsjczMAf3unR5lrbADaey_TlfkjZp8rE/s1600-h/Exterior+from+drive.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221192449785063346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPdbZ1QeLdgLoazcaOcBAc-wJqSLqupE6DZwUYlp9JrUJ4lhjC0vs8CMD-0NIWZ8yMms3y3NWlF3RBN4GcNleZg9nKoJz_-wk4Oif0rxagq620rsjczMAf3unR5lrbADaey_TlfkjZp8rE/s320/Exterior+from+drive.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /> </div><div> </div><div>View from drive</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9gvw2G4VP3as-lXS-cqQzCvVXn8sNbtpZSKQMJ6oi0KEm6acNquE0FjLI0AfmoTf5owvUZXJYPYFpEe7f4Gy_I83mtXMxemsR71vTLbEXj7mtokQ2ItNqiJoaogu-A2IODSfuByXkg5k/s1600-h/exterior+from+Brickey+Lane.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221191947522485234" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9gvw2G4VP3as-lXS-cqQzCvVXn8sNbtpZSKQMJ6oi0KEm6acNquE0FjLI0AfmoTf5owvUZXJYPYFpEe7f4Gy_I83mtXMxemsR71vTLbEXj7mtokQ2ItNqiJoaogu-A2IODSfuByXkg5k/s320/exterior+from+Brickey+Lane.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>View from Brickey Lane<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhH7C032KBxidICgodtyOHtp6BA9N999MJJps3wgCylNhN8jx1Cxo2h5z1izmpCY3ct9wJhB7N5W_pFUpmBAcAaapmLiiCm-z3LqDsS9ZkHDlLoIqA8-MW6lej_UnyQ6UH3KPTK68S1xfi/s1600-h/Site+Perspective+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221190218245467154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhH7C032KBxidICgodtyOHtp6BA9N999MJJps3wgCylNhN8jx1Cxo2h5z1izmpCY3ct9wJhB7N5W_pFUpmBAcAaapmLiiCm-z3LqDsS9ZkHDlLoIqA8-MW6lej_UnyQ6UH3KPTK68S1xfi/s320/Site+Perspective+5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Interior view<br /></div><div></div></div></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-7085099327619761222008-07-08T13:47:00.000-04:002008-07-08T13:48:32.149-04:00Building meeting Monday, July 7, 2008<span style="color:#990000;">St. Albert the Great Parish<br />Building Committee<br />Monday, July 7, 2008<br />6:30 pm<br /><br />No MPC review needed<br />No traffic study needed at this time<br /><br />1) Opening Prayer: Bill Morgan<br />2) Issues from last meeting<br />a. Site work on Fast Track – it was decided to do the site work in 2 phases<br />b. Phase 1: Grading for Parish Center Building Site & Picnic Pavilion – with all appropriate permits in place, we hope to be “moving ground” by August 1.<br />c. Phase 2: Grading for parking lot & water retention basin soon thereafter<br />3) Traditional Design/Bid/Build vs. Design/Build<br /> a. Consensus to go with a design/build approach; this means we will be adding a Contractor to the Design Team ASAP.<br />b. The sub-committee consisting of Fr. Chris, Deacon Mike, David Nevin & Jim Hinton narrowed the contractor field to 3 names. Evan, Merit & Messer construction. Each of these contractors will be interviewed next week and the results will be presented to the building committee at the next meeting.<br />4) The committee reviewed the latest drawings of the building interior and exterior.<br />Many suggestions were made concerning windows, exit doors, window height, choir location etc.<br />The architects will redesign and present revised drawings at the next meeting. Check back soon for that design.<br />5) Jim Hinton & Bill Morgan will be working on the pavilion plans<br />6) The architects have begun work on designing an entrance sign, they will have more detailed information next meeting.<br />7) Next Meeting: July 21st 6:30 pm<br />8) Closing Prayer: Kathy Walker<br /> </span>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-35800619482453082302008-06-29T16:38:00.003-04:002008-06-29T16:44:48.388-04:00Fr. Chris, Could we have a sacristy that looks like this?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VMBZEP-KyaWIoUlph8yWmkC8b1_uqMqSI9c4ELBLBHp69m7CuptJGcki_9kkBtevjDdRR1fhUgl7caG61vlaEl47a5B6HBTnpa8t-IMtFNkq2gbC6Gp02DluisRK5vCNLc-K69GGnUg/s1600-h/st.maria.minerva007.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7VMBZEP-KyaWIoUlph8yWmkC8b1_uqMqSI9c4ELBLBHp69m7CuptJGcki_9kkBtevjDdRR1fhUgl7caG61vlaEl47a5B6HBTnpa8t-IMtFNkq2gbC6Gp02DluisRK5vCNLc-K69GGnUg/s400/st.maria.minerva007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217405741534887170" /></a><br />Dear Fr. Chris, I thought while we were in Rome, I could sort of check out some of the building ideas that might be cool for us to consider as we get closer to constructing the parish hall. I really like this adaptation of a sacristy and think it would be a slight improvement over our two closets in the chapel and at St. Mary's. You can post your comments here if you like... <br />Ciao! <br />Deacon Patrick ;)Patrick Murphy-Raceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12205215382696219811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-73634147231086374292008-06-26T11:31:00.001-04:002008-06-26T11:33:20.475-04:00June 23rd Meeting<span style="font-size:85%;color:#990000;">Saint Albert the Great Parish<br />Building Committee<br />Monday, June 23, 2008</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Opening Prayer: Kristen Lehman<br /><br />Budget & Timeline: See Previous Post<br /><br /> Site Development on “fast track” (July/August) – we will have a rough grading package put together for next meeting, to apply for permit.<br /><br />Design build/Design Contractor Team – Discussion concerning whether or not to have a contractor with us through the design process or bid out after the design is determined. <br /><br />The Architects provided detailed brochures from 7 general contracting firms. Deacon Mike will assemble a sub-committee to review and make recommendations at the next meeting.<br /><br />Environmentally friendly options: Decision to not seek LEED certification, but to continue to think “green” as we move through this process.<br /><br />Continue to check the back of the bulletin for Campaign updates<br /><br />Review of Building Plan – Seating capacity 380 with 24” seats.<br />Updated building plan, watch for updated drawing on the Blog.<br />Architects will work with a computerized 3D model to test daylight options.<br />At next meeting will review elevations, window placements stairs/ramps etc.<br /><br />Please continue to pray for the success of the campaign as we work to bring the building process to completion.<br /><br />Entrance sign – Interest in making the sign both permanent and have some changeability, will discuss more at next meeting.<br /><br />Pavilion – will move forward when exterior drawings of building are more concrete.<br /><br />Next Meeting: July 7, 2008<br /><br />Closing Prayer: Larry Rossini</span>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-71153419814100191612008-06-12T21:23:00.002-04:002008-06-12T21:27:41.645-04:00First Meeting with Architects<div align="left"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color:#cc0000;"> Building Committee Meeting<br /> St. Albert the Great Parish<br /> June 9, 2008</span><br /></span> </div><div align="left"><em>Opening Prayer</em>: Deacon Mike<br /><br /><em>Budget</em> – Approved unanimously by Building Committee<br /> $ 1,350,000 Construction<br /> $ 250,000 Site Work/Parking/Utilities<br /> $ 110,000 Architect’s Fee (flat fee)<br /> $ 110,000 Furnishings<br /> $ 180,000 10% contingency<br /> $ 2,000,000<br /><br /><em>Timeline</em> – Approved unanimously by Building Committee as best case scenario:<br /> June-July Design/Development<br /> Aug-Sept Construction Documents<br /> September 19 Diocesan Finance Council<br /> October Bid/Sign Contract/Obtain Permits<br /> November 15 Ground Breaking (Feast of St. Albert the Great)<br /> July 1, 2009 Completion/Blessing<br /><br /><em>Timeline for Contractor Contract:</em> Detailed discussion was held to evaluate the pros and cons of hiring a contractor early in the process to assist in the design/development of the Parish Center. Architects will bring information about possible contractors to the next meeting for review.<br /><br /><em>Site Development:</em> All agreed site development should take place on a “fast track”. We will have a timeline at the next meeting.<br /><br /><em>Environmental Construction:</em> A brief discussion was held on eco-friendly building options. We will explore various options in the next several weeks, and will seek to exercise principles of good stewardship in all building decisions.<br /><br /><em>Entrance Sign</em>: Design of the entrance sign will be discussed after a decision is made on the exterior design of the Parish Center.<br /><br /><em>Pavilion:</em> The Pavilion project is in development. An architect, a structural engineer, and a general contractor, all SATG parishioners, have agreed to donate their time to the project. We will be looking for volunteers to help with the construction. Continue to watch the bulletin as this project unfolds.<br /><br /><em>Building Campaign Updates:</em> Continue to check the bulletin for the most recent campaign updates.<br /><br /><em>Next Meeting: June 23 at 6:30 pm<br />Closing Prayer: Fr. Chris</em></div>Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-76126551933531536032008-06-03T21:35:00.003-04:002008-06-03T21:51:25.502-04:00Open Houses<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknDKlv6ERYBrEGR4tzDkYK96aHjt0WRmwfHcqSsAOEhOC50cilI2xwp3Lg40MuToB2A4GR3PzhmYL8KB07P-qlMe-IYpwcHMPgT7LOCNorqCGMTos6-gksiuUjDLrBQvXqJ3pUe9rh0aU/s1600-h/open+house+picture.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207836997957766690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknDKlv6ERYBrEGR4tzDkYK96aHjt0WRmwfHcqSsAOEhOC50cilI2xwp3Lg40MuToB2A4GR3PzhmYL8KB07P-qlMe-IYpwcHMPgT7LOCNorqCGMTos6-gksiuUjDLrBQvXqJ3pUe9rh0aU/s320/open+house+picture.bmp" border="0" /></a> Thank you! </div>To all of you who participated in the Parish Open Houses, we are grateful for your time, energy, dedication, and prayerful support of our building campaign. Please check back often as we post the answers to the many questions posed both on the blog and at each of the Open Houses.Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2718892841891619133.post-38984009762175719952008-05-21T13:00:00.005-04:002008-05-21T13:59:19.305-04:00First Meeting of the Building CommitteeThe first meeting of the Building Committee<br /><div align="left">May 15, 2008.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSEvgljgK8v91cNbwpVmaMp88xkLamvrY85J4GslOZeIm5rgFTiI0rB05m5SvDCQ1ShU5Wn2apl_Xuiuz2dQoY00aXM2d7QxaL2RjhPeBC6rDwOmJxRjSty23QrVpZW8sJq0u9lw5XMPC/s1600-h/100_0521.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202879707840772850" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzSEvgljgK8v91cNbwpVmaMp88xkLamvrY85J4GslOZeIm5rgFTiI0rB05m5SvDCQ1ShU5Wn2apl_Xuiuz2dQoY00aXM2d7QxaL2RjhPeBC6rDwOmJxRjSty23QrVpZW8sJq0u9lw5XMPC/s320/100_0521.jpg" border="0" /></a> Building Committee Members:<br />Chair: Deacon Mike Eiffe - Mike has worked as a Civil Engineer in the water resources area with TVA. His love for the church called him to his ordination and his love for ministry calls him to chair this committee.<br /><br />Dan Alexander - In his working days, Dan worked in purchasing at the University of Tennessee. Now retired, Dan can be found in many aspects of ministry at St. Albert the Great Parish. His love for liturgy brings him to the building committee.<br /><br />Eva George- Eva will lend her musical expertise and love for the liturgy to the building committee.<br /><br />Jim Hinton has spent the last 12 years working as an architect and is already giving of his time and experience to help the parish build its first permanent structure, a pavillion.<br /><br />John Kerwin currently works for a civil engineering firm as a CAD tech. His experience with the industry will be invaluable to the process.<br /><br />Kristen Lehman as ministries coordinator, Kristen will look at the building and how it will be used by all our parish groups. She is also responsible for updating the blog site and other areas of communication about the building process.<br /><br />Bill Morgan spent his working career as an engineer and has recently retired from TVA. His experience in church planning and community building will be of great asset to the committee.<br /><br />David Nevin has served on building committees in two other parishes. He has a great love for the Powell/Halls community and likewise for our parish.<br /><br />Larry Rossini has spent many years in education, both through Faith Formation as well as working as a Small Business Consultant through Pellisippi State. <br /><br />Kathy Walker is an expert in art and Environment. Her experience with liturgy and eye for design will be of enormous benefit as we pick colors and textures for our new building.<br /><br />Chip Widener has worked in Fire Inspection for 31 years. He will be deeply involved in the design and building process.<br /><br />We thank all of our building committee members for their deep committment to St. Albert the Great. we encourage you seek them out with questions or comments concerning our building process.Kristen Lehmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573234866991660478noreply@blogger.com0