The challenge in designing such a church in the round was to create a central focus in the church, particularly for the Blessed Sacrament.

Furnishings were chosen that best complemented the space; it was done in traditional materials of carved marble and a bronze tabernacle, as well as a beautiful crucifix. The marble flooring, as well as sections of the railing were installed (See Photo B).

The highlights of the renovation were the furnishings. The beginning of St. John's Gospel reads: "In the beginning was the Word... and the Word was made flesh...and dwelt among us." On each of the top mensas of the respective pieces-- that is, of the altar, of the tabernacle pedestal and of the pulpit-- were carved these words of St. John (See Photo A). In front of the pulpit were the Latin words which translate "In the beginning was the Word", as the pulpit is where the Word of God is proclaimed. Likewise, the phrase "and the Word was made flesh" became part of the altar. The tabernacle pedestal contained the words "and dwelt amongst us" since the tabernacle is where the Blessed Sacrament is reposed. The carvings found on the pulpit are of the four Evangelists which makes the artpiece very special and unique.

The marbles chosen were of earth tones to complement the wood of the pews. The pews were fabricated in a radius style by New Holland Furniture. Our craftspeople fabricated the cherry stained chairs with a wheat and grapes design carved on the back of the chairs (See Photo D).

The Stations of the Cross were half reliefs which were colored in a traditional style (See Photo E).

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