Works have started on the church and will continue for 8 to 10 weeks; due to be completed in early to middle of March.
- There has been damage to the wooden panels and walls near St Joseph’s altar caused by water leaking through a broken ‘boot’ in the guttering outside. The guttering has been fixed and the wooden panels are being dealt with inside.
- Extractor fans have been fitted in the sacristy to avoid a build up of condensation which has caused damage to walls and ceilings.
- The ceiling boards in the main Church building will be cleaned, re-stained and varnished. Great care is being taken to cover and protect the stone columns, walls, windows and mosaics.
- Painted walls and panels will be repainted.
- The walls and mosaics will be cleaned – very carefully.
- The pews will be cleaned, sanded and varnished. Kneelers will be repaired and recovered.
- Carpets will be done at the end.
- The sound system will also be updated.
- There will be new wooden holders and stands, hand crafted in Streatham, for leaflets, missalettes, etc.
- An interesting change to the metal security shutters outside the repository/shop is also on the way!
- One of the two confessionals seems to have been locked for some years; we have now broken in! Both confessionals will be refurbished to provide a more comfortable environment and the opportunity for face to face confessions.
- Restoration of chalices, cyboriums, sanctuary lights and candles.
- The toilets will be re-tiled and renewed.
The building fund has been used, together with additional Church monies to pay for these works to our church.
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The artist is none other than Father Shaju (the former parish priest
from Our Lady of The Crays Orpington).
The parish Church of St Boniface is being restored to its former glory and
Father Shaju with his brilliant ideas will continue to do more to make it
a wonderful place to worship our Lord, Father works tirelessly.
God bless the Clergy and parishioners of St Boniface, Tooting