Week 40 - Finishing Touches

If you're a person who likes to watch home improvement shows, or even cooking shows, you understand the importance of the "finishing touch" -- the last few details added right near the end that really help make a design or a recipe look complete. Whether it's a throw pillow, a painting hung in just the right spot, a little bit of landscaping, or a garnish alongside the entree, these finishing touches add excitement and anticipation for the finished product.

This week, just as the Parish was putting the finishing touches on the Christmas season, the crew was busy adding finishing touches to the building, in the form of bathroom accessories, final cabinetry, wall sconces, and a good thorough cleaning of the entire building.

All of these help add to the finished look of the building, but none more so than the stained glass windows, which were installed this week. The original windows from the Blessed Angela Room have gotten a facelift, having been repaired and expanded to fit the building. A full set of pictures, including the stained glass, are available in the photo album.

While we're not quite done yet (there's still some trim, a few accessories, and some touch up work to be completed), we're getting close. Before long we'll be able to "Move that Bus!" and open the doors to reveal our Extreme Makeover: Parish Center Edition!