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1928 Temporary Church

Explore the evolution of our church from its humble beginnings in 1928 to the recent renovations in 2013. Witness the changes in architecture, liturgy, and facilities over the decades, driven by a commitment to inclusivity, heritage preservation, and congregational engagement.

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1928 Temporary Church

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  1. 1928 Temporary Church

  2. 1937 New church • Mass in Latin, back to the people • Preaching from pulpit • Font in the baptistry • Picture stations on side walls • Lantern lights • 10 confessionals • Wooden altar rails • Brick walled sanctuary

  3. Changes in the 1950s • New marble sanctuary – 1951-2 • East facing altar • Pulpit • Crucifix • Stained glass windows1956 • Carved Stations of the Cross1958 • Strip lights1958

  4. Changes after Vatican II (1962-1965) • 1967 - temporary forward altar • 1970 –- font relocated • later - altar permanently moved forward, pulpit removed, lectern plinths built, some benches removed, floodlights fitted as uplighters then turned over, reconciliation room created. • This picture taken in 1983

  5. Why change again now? • Health and safety issues • Access and facilities for people with disability • Preservation and maintenance • Comfort and welcome • Architectural considerations • Liturgical reasons • Restoring and renewing

  6. Full, active and conscious participation • Gathering round the altar • Baptism is our entry into the church • Restoring the Way of the Cross

  7. Recent improvements • 2012: rewiring, re-lighting, temporary re-ordering (forward altar, rearrange benches), font relocated, confessionals converted to store rooms, stations moved into side aisles, pointing, repair to big window, disabled toilet. • 2013: marble altar brought forward, altar rails moved back, new marble lectern, new flooring, redecoration.

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