Our Lady of the Angels in Our Community
The story of building our church ultimately spanned through years of obtaining land, architectural planning and engineering, and raising funds. With blessings and a personal okay from Bishop Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson, the building’s construction began in January, 2014. Thankfully we had some expert volunteers! To name a few: Parishioners John and Mike, both having exceptional building and construction experience, were there addressing building codes, hiring subcontractors, purchasing the construction supplies, building and/or supervising the job everyday! John and Jennifer worked on interior design, painting schemes, and the beautiful altar decorations and crucifix, while Peggy took on kitchen planning. Janice managed sustainability plans, continued the fund raising projects and secured grant money, while Pat managed the parishioner donations and pledges, did the banking and ensured construction bills were fair and paid up. Many enthusiastic “learner” volunteers achieved deadlines in staining, painting, construction cleanup, purchasing, moving, assembling of furnishings and chairs, and planting and watering. Fr. William Cosgrove made his mark in all of these areas by setting the highest bar fiscally, physically and spiritually. He presided over our very first Mass in the church on November 2nd 2014. Our multipurpose church building will live and grow for years to come. Choose Video or Photos Below
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- Building Phase ~
January to August 2014
- Laying the physical foundation of our church
- One of two beautiful altar windows artfully sandblasted by parishioner Jennifer Rinaldi
- April 2014 ~ Interior Construction Begins
- Electrical & Mechanical
- Altar Subfloor
- Painting and Ceiling Work
- Flooring is Beautiful
- Taking Shape in March 2014
- Exterior in March
- Hand-Worked Exterior Door
- Moving In ~ August 2014
- Bringing the Altar In
- Dedication Day ~ January 2015
- A Mexican Fiesta Theme
- Preparing the Altar
- Bishop Kicanas Presiding
- Dedication Mass
- Getting all the Pictures
- Hard Working Volunteers
- Key Folks Making Church History
- Coffee Brewing
- Organizing the Snacks & Drinks
- Brunch for Everyone
- Enough Finger Food
- Goodies Everywhere
- Mariachi Mass Accompanyment
- With God All Things Are Possible
- Beautiful Holy Water Fount
- Comfortable Seating for 100+
- Special Decor for the Seasons
- Purpose to Our Faith