The first 3 rows of pews were removed and stored in the pod in the parking lot with just two pews remaining in the church behind the store counters.
Floor protection was laid down and scaffolding erected. At this point all lights were removed along with the ballasts. Visqueen was brought in to protect the church from the dust created from the work.
After the visqueen was hung the workers re-secured the wooden frame from the ceiling with 3/8" threaded bars. The new ceiling will be attached to this.
Daily mass was held in the Parish Hall returning to the church for Saturday and Sunday.