Bishop Zurek To Bless Canyon Parish Renovations

Canyon—Nearly two years after breaking ground, an expansion and renovation project at St. Ann’s Church is nearing completion.
 
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek will bless and dedicate the completed project Saturday, July 26 during a 5:00pm Mass. The Mass will be followed by a celebration in the parish hall.
 
According to Mike Knox, co-chairman of the St. Ann’s Building Committee, the parish renovated 3,050 square feet of existing space, while adding a total of 11,875 square feet. Together, this totals 14,925 square feet of new and renovated space.
 
According to Knox, highlights of the construction project include:
• The extension of the current narthex to the south, which created a direct connection of the church and the parish hall, without having to leave the building;
• A new, large gathering space being called a “parlor”;
• The addition of youth space on the southeast side of the current hall; and,
• A new “Café” space for small gatherings, and adjacent to both the new kitchen and a new indoor play space for children;
• A new kitchen.
Other features of the construction project include:
• A new covered “drop off” area serving the north entrance so people who need time and easy access to St. Ann’s Church can be dropped off with protection from the elements;
• A covered outdoor cooking area to replace an unsightly temporary covered cooking area currently used for the Czech Sausage Festival and fish fries; and,
• A new outdoor playground and volleyball area for the youth.
According to Knox, the renovation of the current space will provide:
• New bathrooms;
• A small expansion to the current daily chapel;
• A newly relocated sacristy; and,
• Additional storage space.
 
The architect for the project is Dekker/Perich/Sabatini of Amarillo. Wiley Hicks served as the contractor.
 
For more information about the expansion and renovation project, please call St. Ann’s Church at 806-655-3302.