Stained Glass Window Project

Stained Glass Window Project

This project addresses three elements:

1: Repair of the stained glass windows as outlined in section 1.1.

(1.1) Interior Stained Glass windows:  Repair and cleaning of the stained glass windows (without removal) to re-lead/re-cement loose pieces, flatten bulges, repair cracks, add steel bracing when missing, & re-setting into the wood framing as needed.

2: Replacement of the existing clear protective glass installed on the outside of the church over the stained glass windows as outlined below in section 2.1.

(2.1) Exterior Protective Glass:  Replacement of glass which protects the inner stained glass from damage by weather and minor vandalism.  This will include removal of all old glass and replacement with ¼” clear glass as well as new exterior aluminum vented framework which will have a baked-on painted finish in the same existing cream color we have today.  The remaining existing wood framing will be painted to match with high quality exterior paint.

3: Replacement of any non-stained glass windows

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Current Appearance

The church which was dedicated in 1911 is now over a century old and over the many years the exterior protective glass pieces have been replaced as needed.  The result however is that there are many states of condition with visible cracks and water mineral deposits as well as textures from smooth to fluted to rippled to crackled often all within the same window which greatly diminishes the appearance.  The beauty of the stained glass as seen from inside the church is lessened with poor clarity and brightness of the stained glass.  Little to no work has been done to the stained glass windows themselves over the years and there is a lot of loose pieces and some cracks to be repaired and secured.  Since 2011 they are however cleaned on the inside as part of the interior restoration process when painting is completed nearby with tall access lifts.  The photos below give an example of the various issues of the protective glass.

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Stained Glass Window Projects

Windows 1-6

Located in the east tower.  These 6 windows are opaque and will be completed in-house. Roughly 2×9.

Windows 1-6

Window 7

East side north most large window. 11 x 24. Complex Stained glass. Scene depicts the Marriage Feast of Cana.

Window 7

Window 8

East side middle large window. 11 x 24. Complex stained glass.  Scene depicts the Pentecost.

Window 8

Window 9

East side south large window. 11 x 24. Complex stained glass.  Scene depicts the Coronation of Mary.

Window 9

Window 10

Half round window above east exit door. 5.5 x 3. Stained glass of no scene.  This window will be re-cemented to make the individual pieces tight to each other.

Window 10

Window 11

East balcony, north facing. 5.5 x 10. Stained glass.  Scene depicts The Blessed Virgin Mary with the words of the Miraculous Medal as she steps on the Dragon.

Window 11

Window 12

East side near east exit and to the left of the east confessionals. 3.5 x 6.5. Stained glass depicting St. John.

Window 12

Window 13

East Balcony Irish (for its green colors and mostly Irish saints) rosette window. 13.5 x 20.  Stained glass with numerous saints including: St. William, St. Bridget of Ireland, St. Patrick of Ireland, St. Columbkille of Ireland, St. Rose of Lima Peru, St. Joseph, St. James, St. Ambrose, St. Maurice.  Also the symbols of the Dove of the holy spirit, Alpha, Omega, an Irish Harp, & an open bible.

Window 13

Window 14

Above East – north confessional. 2 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts Mother Theresa of Calcutta.

Window 14

Window 15

Above East – south confessional. 2 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts Kateri Tekakwitha.

Window 15

Window 16

Next to doorway toward east stairs near east confessionals. 3 x 6. Stained glass. Scene depicts St. James.

Window 16

Window 17

Upper east stairway. 3 x 6.  This window is opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 17

Window 18

Above east exit doors in stairway next to sacristy. 5.5 x 3. Half round stained glass of no scene. This window will be re-cemented to make the individual pieces tight to each other.

Window 18

Window 19-21

Inside Sacristy, east side of church. 3 x 9.5.  These window are opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 19-21

Window 22

Back Altar area starting far left. 3 x 6.  Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Stanislaus.

Window 22

Window 23

Back Altar area. Closet for light bulbs etc. 3 x 6.  This window is opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 23

Window 24

Back Altar area. 3 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Francis Xavier.

Window 24

Window 25

Back Altar area. Closet for candles etc. 3 x 6. This window is opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 25

Window 26

Back Altar area. 3 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Ignatius.

Window 26

Window 27

Back Altar area. Closet 1 for Music Dept. 3 x 6.  This window is opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 27
stained glass window.

Window 28

Back Altar area. 3 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. John Berchmans.

Window 28

Window 29

Back Altar area. Closet 2 for Music Dept. 3 x 6.  This window is opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 29
stained glass window.

Window 30

Back Altar area. 3 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Alphonsus Rodriguez.

Window 30

Window 31

Above and behind High Altar (starting from left). 3 x 9.5. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Aloysius praying as a youth.

Window 31

Window 32

Above and behind High Altar. 3 x 9.5. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Aloysius receiving his First Communion from St. Charles Borromeo.

Window 32
stained glass window.

Window 33

Above and behind High Altar. 3 x 9.5. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Aloysius triumphant entry into heaven.

Window 33

Window 34

Above and behind High Altar. 3 x 9.5. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Aloysius taking vows upon entering Jesuit Order.

Window 34

Window 35

Above and behind High Altar. 3 x 9.5. Stained glass.  Scene depicts St. Aloysius death from the plague in Rome.

Window 35

Window 36-38

Inside Flower room, west side of building. 3 x 9.5. These windows are opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 36-38

Window 39

Above west exit doors in stairway next to sacristy. 5.5 x 3. Half round stained glass of no scene. This window will be re-cemented to make the individual pieces tight to each other.

Window 39

Window 40

Upper west stairway. 3 x 6. This window is opaque and will be completed in-house.

Window 40

Window 41

Next to doorway toward west stairs near west confessionals. 3 x 6. Stained glass. Scene depicts St. Peter.

Window 41

Window 42

Above West – south confessional. 2 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts Mother Cabrini – protector of the needy.

Window 42

Window 43

Above West – north confessional. 2 x 6. Stained glass.  Scene depicts The Apostle St. Jude.

Window 43

Window 44

West Balcony Italian (for its red colors) rosette window. Also known as the Sacred Heart window. 13.5 x 20. Stained glass with Jesus and his Sacred Heart with Alpha and Omega symbols, and numerous saints including: St. Issac Jogues SJ, St. Noel Chabanel SJ, St. Charles Garnier SJ, St. Anthony Daniel SJ, St. Garbriel Lalemant SJ, St. John de Brebeuf SJ, St. John Lalande SJ, St. Rene Goupil SJ, St. Robert Bellarmine SJ, St. Claude de la Columbiere SJ, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, St. Joseph Pignatelli SJ, St. Peter Canisius SJ.

Window 44
stained glass window.

Window 45

West side near west exit and to the right of the west confessionals. 3.5 x 6.  Stained glass depicting St. Paul.

Window 45

Window 46

West balcony, north facing. 5.5 x 10. Stained glass. Scene depicts St Dominic kneeling before Mary Queen who is offering the Rosary.

Window 46

Window 47

Above west exit door at ramp. 5.5 x 3. Half round stained glass of no particular scene. This window will be re-cemented to make the individual pieces tight to each other. 

Window 47

Window 48

West side south large window. 11 x 24. Complex stained glass. Exterior glass has a number of required repairs.  Scene depicts the Annunciation to the blessed virgin Mary.

Window 48

Window 49

West side middle large window. 11 x 24. Complex stained glass.  Exterior glass has a number of required repairs.  Scene depicts the Nativity.

Window 49

Window 50

West side north-most large window. 11 x 24. Complex stained glass.  Scene depicts the Holy family in Nazareth.

Window 50

Window 51-56

Located in the west tower including the foyer bathroom. These 6 windows are opaque and will be completed in-house.  2x9ft

Window 51-56

Windows 57-59

Located over the front doors.  Stained glass of no particular scene. These window will be re-cemented to make the individual pieces tight to each other.  3.5×4.5ft

Windows 57-59

Windows 60-72

Located across the back of the church for the basement and downstairs bathrooms.  These will be completed in-house.  Photos from east to west. 3×4.

Windows 60-72