THE RESTORATION OF ST. MARY'S CHURCH IN BALLSTON SPA
August 14, 2020 at 5:04 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. Father Francis R. Vivacqua in the newly updated sanctuary at St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. Ann McCauley, pastoral associate for parish life, admires the striking, blue ceiling. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. The ceiling is the focal piece of the newly restored sanctuary of the church that is located on Route 50 in Ballston Spa. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. The statue of Mary the Virgin Mother has been moved to a more prominent position near the altar. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. The statues of Mary the Virgin Mother and Joseph have been moved to a more prominent position near the altar. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. The Stations of the Cross, which were all white, have been updated by the brush of local artist Cynthia Fiorini. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. The pews have been refinished with a lighter color stain. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. Stained-glass windows throughout have been refinished. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. The centerpiece stained-glass window by the organ pipes has been refinished. Cindy Schultz photos
St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa, founded in 1896, closed its doors in January for an eight-month restoration project. Now finished, the end result is a striking worship space with modern updates that highlight - not replace - the original aspects of the parish. The church is poised to hold its first Mass in the renovated sanctuary on Saturday, Aug. 15. The ceiling is a focal piece in the newly restored sanctuary. Cindy Schultz photos
