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GOOD SHEPHERD PARISH

st. charles borromeo Visalia, CA

MASTER PLAN - LITURGICAL DESIGN

COMPLETION OF PHASE 2: SMALL-SCALE COLOR RENDERINGS

12/17/2020 - 12/18/2020

PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY JOSEPH VINCENT BRENNAN, bishop of fresno diocese, CA WITH

REVEREND ALEX CHAVEZ , Pastor

MSGR. PATRICK McCORMICK , Director of Liturgy

DOUGLAS A. DuRIVAGE , Director of Property & Planning

DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROLF. R. ROHN, President & LDC Artist

ROHN & ASSOCIATES CUSTOM STUDIO, INC.

St. Charles Prayer

Heavenly Father, Divine Architect, Creator of our human family, Risen Jesus, Cornerstone of our faith, Lover of us all, Spirit of wisdom, Builder of community, our inspiration and guide ~ You call us to build up Your Kingdom. Bless us with generous hearts, open minds, greater unity, and renewed vision, as we seek to build a house for celebration and worship.

May it be a home where all are welcomed, nourished, and empowered to be Christ for others.

Amen.

Oracion

De San Carlos Padre celestial, Arquitecto Divino, Creador de nuestra familia humana; Jesús Resucitado, Piedra Angular de nuestra fe, Amante de todos nosotros; Espíritu de sabiduría, Constructor de comunidad, nuestra inspiración y guía; Tú nos llamas a construer tu reino.

Bendícenos con corazones generosos, mentes abiertas, visión renovada y mayor unidad, mientras buscamos construir una casa para adoración y celebración.

Que sea éste un hogar donde todos sean bienvenidos, alimentados y facultados para ser Cristo para los demás.

Amen.

PROJECT TEAM

OF ST. CHARLES BORROMEO

FATHER ALEX CHAVEZ, achavez@gscparish.org

MSGR. PAT MCCORMICK, holyspirit@holyspiritfresno.org

DEACON FRANCISCO JAVIER GOMEZ, franciscojavier.gmz@gmail.com

PATTY CALL, pcall@gscparish.org

RUBEN CABATIC, rcabatic@gscparish.org

EDIE LOUDERMILK, eloudermilk@gscparish.org

STEVE PERRY, sperry2064@gmail.com

DEACON HENRY MEDINA, hmedina@gscparish.org

FINANCE

DEACON HENRY MEDINA, hmedina@gscparish.org

FUNDRAISING

BILL CUMMINGS, bcummings@nerus.net

DIOCESE

DOUG DURIVAGE, ddurivage@dioceseoffresno.org

ARCHITECTS

ELSA CONTRERAS, econtreras@radiandesign.net

MARK RUSSELL, mrussell@radiandesign.net

PROJECT TEAM CONTINUED

LITURGICAL LEAD ARTIST & DESIGN CONSULTANT

ROLF R. ROHN, President & LDC Artist

Rohn & Associates Custom Design Studio, Inc.

CONTACT INFO:

412-551-7144

rrohn@rohndesign.com

PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE

1113 Creedmoor Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15226

LITURGICAL & ICONOGRAPHY ARTISTS & GRAPHICS TEAM

KATHLEEN MAGLICCO, Studio Director/Vice President

RENATE U. ROHN, Studio Lead Artist/Fine Artist

VICTORIA CHRISTINA, Fine Artist

JULIAN CHRISTINA, Fine Artist

MARIA HUBBARD, Senior Art Designer

STEPH HNAT, Director of Graphics

MONAE DURIVAGE, Project Manager

INTRODUCTION

This is the second meeting for Phase 2: Small-Scale Color Renderings, which will encompass two days with you. The following presentation brings us up to date on all the contracted work in the Rohn Project Management Contract and the Rohn Studio Artwork Contract, as well as additions to the contracts you would like to begin discussing.

Rohn Project Management is currently working on Step 3: Design Development. The specifications for the liturgical furnishings have been developed. We have also been overseeing and managing the development of the artwork.

Rohn Studio is currently finishing the second phase of their contract: Small-Scale Color Renderings. Throughout this phase, you have seen several versions of the artwork as the artists continued to alter and adjust various aspects of the designs. The images we will be displaying during this presentation are the current states of the designs. Please understand that as we continue to move through this project, there are aspects in these designs that will still be under development. You will be involved throughout the next phase, so you will see how the designs will improve.

NARTHEX PAINTINGS

NARTHEX Holy Family

NARTHEX Nativity of the Blessed Virgin

NARTHEX St. Thomas The Apostle

NARTHEX St. Charles Borromeo

DOME MURAL - 8 PANELS

DOME MURALS

DOME MURALS

The four Evangelists would be in the tradition of the Retablo images, as shown on page 60. Each would be about 10’0” in diameter. They could emphasize the cross or be in the opposite four panels. They would be trimmed in antique gold, with background halos and garment accents.

SAINT LUKE THE EVANGELIST

Description:

Size: 10’ in diameter, including the border.

Surface: This image will be printed on artist canvas in its actual size and painted using oil paints. The process, as detailed in the contract, is to (1) provide a scaled black and white drawing for approval, (2) print the black and white image in its life size to correct distortions and provide a life-size layout for approval, (3) provide a scaled color rendering for approval, and (4) print the corrected image onto artist canvas and paint in oil paints. The completed painting will be installed onto the suspended dome panels once approved. The dome panels will have a faux wood finish that will be painted on canvas and installed onto the panel prior to installation of the evangelist painting.

© Rohn & Associates Design, Inc. 2020 All rights reserved

SAINT MARK THE EVANGELIST

Description:

Size: 10’ in diameter, including the border.

Surface: This image will be printed on artist canvas in its actual size and painted using oil paints. The process, as detailed in the contract, is to (1) provide a scaled black and white drawing for approval, (2) print the black and white image in its life size to correct distortions and provide a life-size layout for approval, (3) provide a scaled color rendering for approval, and (4) print the corrected image onto artist canvas and paint in oil paints. The completed painting will be installed onto the suspended dome panels once approved. The dome panels will have a faux wood finish that will be painted on canvas and installed onto the panel prior to installation of the evangelist painting.

© Rohn & Associates Design, Inc. 2020 All rights reserved

SAINT JOHN THE EVANGELIST

Description:

Size: 10’ in diameter, including the border.

Surface: This image will be printed on artist canvas in its actual size and painted using oil paints. The process, as detailed in the contract, is to (1) provide a scaled black and white drawing for approval, (2) print the black and white image in its life size to correct distortions and provide a life-size layout for approval, (3) provide a scaled color rendering for approval, and (4) print the corrected image onto artist canvas and paint in oil paints. The completed painting will be installed onto the suspended dome panels once approved. The dome panels will have a faux wood finish that will be painted on canvas and installed onto the panel prior to installation of the evangelist painting.

© Rohn & Associates Design, Inc. 2020 All rights reserved

SAINT MATTHEW THE EVANGELIST

Description:

Size: 10’ in diameter, including the border.

Surface: This image will be printed on artist canvas in its actual size and painted using oil paints. The process, as detailed in the contract, is to (1) provide a scaled black and white drawing for approval, (2) print the black and white image in its life size to correct distortions and provide a life-size layout for approval, (3) provide a scaled color rendering for approval, and (4) print the corrected image onto artist canvas and paint in oil paints. The completed painting will be installed onto the suspended dome panels once approved. The dome panels will have a faux wood finish that will be painted on canvas and installed onto the panel prior to installation of the evangelist painting.

© Rohn & Associates Design, Inc. 2020 All rights reserved

RETABLO ARTWORK & RESERVED EUCHARIST

RETABLO REFERENCE IMAGES

Images given by client to inspire the Retablo artwork.

RETABLO SHADOW BAND

The Retablo is going to be disconnected from the border panels. For this reason, we will need to have the shadow band to help create depth for the space and keep it connected to the dome. Without this allowance of the shadow band in this image will not have the same impact.

PREVIOUS RETABLO & RESERVED EUCHARIST IN COLOR

We introduced a color rendering in Phase 2, because from this image we will develop the color palette for the shrines, murals, decorating, and detailing, to retain an overall harmony. Notice that the light and the rays all come from the Trinity; strong light explodes from Holy Trinity engulfing God the Father and His Son; the light washes over the forms (angels, saints, etc.) and floods Visalia with gifts of sun and greenery and bountiful harvests. In that setting, Christ is present in the reserved Eucharist.

We included this version of the Retablo to show our reference to the previous landscape.

These colors of the sunset, in combination with the nuance of the night sky, cast lovely warm shades of yellow, pink, and orange over the green land. The blanket of warm shades of this field help to create a sense of serenity, unity, and peace.

RETABLO & RESERVED EUCHARIST IN COLOR — 1st ROUND REVISIONS WITH COMMITTEE INPUT

CURRENT RETABLO & RESERVED EUCHARIST IN COLOR

NEW ILLUSTRATION OF INTERIOR VIEW BLUE BACKGROUND

RETABLO HOLY TRINITY

THE HOLY TRINITY

The crucifix would be carved in linden wood with an antique finish applied, as seen on this sample. The corpus will be full round and 8’ tall. The cross will have an inner steel structure and two steel brackets for installing onto the wall, as provided by the general contractor. The INRI carved panel will have the approved description provided.

Note: We recommend that the face be more visible. Once the design is approved, a small-scale (24”) carving will be provided and finished as identified.

THE HOLY TRINITY GOLD LEAF DESIGN

RETABLO ANGELS (LEFT SIDE)

RETABLO ANGELS (RIGHT SIDE)

RETABLO MALE SAINTS

RETABLO FEMALE SAINTS

RETABLO LANDSCAPE

RETABLO SACRISTY DOOR WAYS

RETABLO STONE ARCH

The Reserved Eucharist area draws the eye to the tabernacle. In order to make the tabernacle stand out even more, we altered the design of the arch and the tabernacle shelf. Textured stone was used to replace the previous stone to add dimension. The banner with the inscription “Ecce Agnus Dei” that was previously painted above the arch was added to the stone after the figures in the retablo were lowered. The two angels that were holding the banner are now holding the tabernacle thrown. The background of the Reserved Eucharist area was changed to the same blue as the dome since this better highlights the golden tabernacle in the retablo mural. A soft glow with light rays are emanating from behind the tabernacle in order to draw our eyes toward the tabernacle and to accentuate its importance.

RETABLO 3D MODEL

LITURGICAL FURNITURE & APPOINTMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE LITURGICAL FURNITURE DOCUMENTS

PEWS Most Recent Update

VERSION 4

SHRINES, SCULPTURES & MURAL BACKGROUNDS

LOCATIONS OF SHRINES, SCULPTURES, & MURAL BACKGROUNDS

The central themes and background for the shrines and Stations of the Cross, dome Evangelists, and sculptures are in the same family as the Retablo in style, material, colors, and antique golds. This is the core of creating a harmony of space and color. The stencils along the Retablo, chair-rail, shrines, windows, crown molding along the ceiling, and the dome (as shown) are the accents that will pull the sacred space together. It is therefore important that the woodwork give the space a solid form that draws us to the actions and devotions of the sacred space.

1. Major Shrine 1- Our Lady of Fatima

2. Major Shrine 2 - Our Lady Guadalupe

3. Minor Shrine 1 - Our Lady of Perpetual Help

4. Minor Shrine 2 - Divine Mercy

5. Minor Shrine 3 - Immaculate Heart of Mary

6. Minor Shrine 4 - Sacred Heart of Jesus

7. Narthex Shrine 1 - The Navity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8. Narthex Shrine 2 - St. Charles Borromeo

9. Narthex Shrine 3 - The Holy Family

10. Narthex Shrine 4 - St. Thomas

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

MAJOR SHRINE

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, mounted on the wall.

Mural is the background and the three children.

The mural is on canvas and stretches approximately 29’ long by 12’ high. It is mounted on the curved exterior wall. The tree on which the Blessed Mother appeared is sculptured out, using leaves and bark from the farms around Visalia (pedestal is about 2’6” in depth; a setback allows the statue to sit in the middle of the tree). Once completed, the pedestal will be paint infilled and sealed. The statue is 6’ tall and full round, and can be used in procession. Should the children also be available for procession?

OUR LADY OF FATIMA MAJOR SHRINE

Three children mural

Fatima background

Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, mounted on the wall

Mural is the background and the three childrenn

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

MAJOR SHRINE

Our Lady Guadalupe & St. Juan Diego Full Round Wood Statues and Background Mural

The mural is on canvas and stretches approximately 14’6” long by 12’ high. It is mounted on the curved exterior wall. The hillock on which the Blessed Mother appeared is sculptured out, using rocks, plants, rose plants, their leaves and bark from the farms around Visalia. The setback pedestal (not visible) is about 2’6” in depth and is sealed and painted so that she appears as a vision. The statue is 6’ tall and full round, and can be used for procession.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

MAJOR SHRINE

Our Lady Guadalupe & St. Juan Diego Background Mural

An optional design has the four images raised, with both St. Juan Diego and Our Lady full round and available for procession. Mural dimensions and mounting are as stated on prior slide. The hillock which the Blessed Mother appeared is sculptured out, using the rocks, plants, rose plants, their leaves and bark from the farms around Visalia (about 2’6” in depth, a set back pedestal (not visible) sealed and painted to appear as a vision. Once completed it will be paint infilled and sealed. Juan Diego is a fulll round wood sculpture that can be used for procession as Our Lady is.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

MAJOR SHRINE

Our Lady Guadalupe & St. Juan Diego Background Mural

This plan shows the location of the mural, statues, votive light stand/offering, kneeler and railing with gate. Then it shows the two images to be developed into St. Juan Diego in 3/4 relief and a full round image of Our Lady, both available for procession. Around her is a blaze of gold (not necessarily the rays that were painted but a wondrous glow) and the features without the present vision, which was overpainted.

37 ft total interior perimeter

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

MAJOR SHRINE 2

Our Lady Guadalupe & St. Juan Diego Background Mural

This idea is rather interesting, we see the location of the rock where Our Lady appeared, and Maria thought the images would be more appropriate and historical as she was depicted in the early Missions. The images could be reliefs or separate paintings and framed as shown here. I like this because it makes it uniquely Mission style.

* THESE ARE COPIES OF THE ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHIES FROM AN OFFICIAL VATICAN DOCUMENT RELATED TO THE APPARITIONS (THESE IMAGES WERE OBTAINED AT THE LIBRARY OF THE GUADALUPE STUDIES CENTER at UPAEP (CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY IN PUEBLA, some of the early representations of the apparitions).

The image in color is a painting of El Cerro de Tepeyac, where our Lady appeared to St Juan Diego.

ART GLASS

LIST AS RECEIVED JAN 16, 2020

WINDOWS

1. Saint Isidore the Farmer

2. Saint Jude Thaddeus

3. Saint Barbara

4. Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro

5. Saint Rita

6. Saint Patrick

7. Saint Stephen

8. Saint Rose of Lima

9. Saint Vincent de Paul

10.Saint Katherine Drexel

11. Saint Maximilian Kolbe

12. Saint Lucy

13. Saint Toribio Romo Gonzalez

14. Saint Pope John Paul II

15. Saint Cecilia

16. Saint Columba

17. Saint Brigid

18. Saint Dominic

19. Saint Agnes

20. Saint Peregrine Laziosi

21 - The Holy Family

ART GLASS CONCEPTS FOR TRANSOMS IN NARTHEX

Diaosean Seal

Good Shepard Parish Logo

Papal Coat of Arms

ART GLASS CONCEPTS FOR TRANSOMS IN NARTHEX

ART GLASS CONCEPT

Each option below shows how the art glass pieces will look when framed and next to the Stations of the Cross. This concept was decided on during the March 2020 meeting.

MISSION STYLE CONCEPT & COLOR

ART GLASS SAMPLES

MOSAIC / ART GLASS

Saint Francis

Samples completed by MELLINI ART GLASS AND MOSAICS

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - LOCATIONS & IMAGES

The Stations of the Cross will be located on the nave walls, as shown in this diagram.

These are images of the Stations printed in the early 1800’s. The frames would have to be made new and gilded.

The Stations consist of 14 oil paintings in canvas, with a back board. The frame would be redwood with antiqued finishes, mission style.

Stations of the Cross — 14 oil paintings in canvas, back board

Wood frame — Redwood with antiqued finishes mission style, see style for reference

Location — Nave Walls

Frames —14

STATIONS OF THE CROSS - DESIGN

DESIGN 1

Mission style with more realistic Spanish flavor

Low relief carvings or hand painted Mission style frames, with antiqued gold leaves and Franciscan mission style colors

LOCATION OF ITEMS

LITURGICAL FURNITURE & APPOINTMENTS

FLOOR PLAN

1. Altar

2. Ambo

3. Baptismal font

4. Presider & deacon chairs

5. Guest visitors, server & readers

6. Reserved Eucharist

7. Shrine shelves – major shrines (2)

8. Shrine – minor shrines (4)

9. Narthex shrines (4)

10. Shrine railings (2)

11. Votive lights (8)

12. Prie-dieux (4)

13. Stations of the Cross

FLOOR ELEVATION

FLOOR PLAN

1. Altar

2. Ambo

3. Baptisimal font

4. Presider & deacon chairs

5. Geust visitors, server & readers

6. Reserved Eucharist

7. Shrine shelves – major shrines (2)

8. Shrine – minor shrines (4)

9. Narthex shrines (4)

10. Shrine railings (2)

11. Votive lights (8)

12. Pre-dieus (4)

13. Stations of the cross

AISLES, PEWS, FRONTALS, COMMUNION STATIONS, FLEXIBLE SEATING FLOOR PLAN

It is time to invite at least three or four pew firms to make presentations for the above, including prie-dieux, railings, etc. Due to the massive size of the church, the discussion about upholstered seats or pads will be important. Acoustical pads under the pews will not work – we can provide names and churches were this was done and failed.

PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS:

14 - Pews & frontals: Seating required (estimated 3,200?)

i. 3’ from end to end - solid wood pews – oak, etc.

ii. Upholstery or pads for bench and flex chairs

iii. Low ends

iv. Wood or metal kneelers

v. Book racks

vi. Location for communion flow, wheelchairs and walkers.

15 - Flexible seating: (estimated 200)

vii. Match pew design, upholstered seats

viii. Removable kneelers – match pew kneelers

ix. Stacking, moving, connectors

EAST ELEVATION

16. Consecration cross (12)

17. Decorative work – windows, wainscot, chair stencil, window & shrine trim

18. Two ambries

19. Holy Water fonts (floor type)

NORTH ELEVATION

13. Stations of the Cross (14)

19. Windows (20) plus sacristy 4?

7. Shrine brackets – wall (3 large, wall-mounted)

7a. Shrine brackets – wall (8 small, wall-mounted)

16. Consecration cross – 12

17. Decorative work – windows, wainscot, chair stencil, window & shrine trim

WEST ELEVATION

1. Altar

2. Ambo

3. Baptisimal font

4. Presider & deacon chairs

5. Geust visitors, server & readers

6. Reserved Eucharist

7. Shrine shelves – major shrines (2)

8. Shrine – minor shrines - IMMACULATTE HEART OF MARY (LEFT) SACRED HEART OF JESUS (RIGHT)

16. Consecration cross (12)

17. Decorative work – windows, wainscot, chair stencil, window & shrine trim

SOUTH ELEVATION

13. Stations of the Cross (14)

19. Windows (20) plus sacristy 4?

7. Shrine brackets – wall (3 large, wall-mounted)

7a. Shrine brackets – wall (8 small, wall-mounted)

16. Consecration cross (12)

17. Decorative work – windows, wainscot, chair stencil, window & shrine trim

CEILING PLAN

20. Overall ceiling plan – large.

21. Location of the dome – crossing, evangelists, cross, center skylight

22. Decorative details

23. Chandeliers, focal, architectural lighting (see lighting)

TIMELINE UPDATE

TIMELINE UPDATE

Visalia, CA - St. Charles Borromeo Schedule 2020-21

TIMELINE UPDATE

NEXT STEPS

We have reviewed the designs for the artwork, the completed specifications for the liturgical furnishings, and the possible additions to the contract.

The next step for the artwork is to begin Phase 3: Full-Scale Paintings on Canvas. This phase is where the designs for the artwork will be replicated in life size in oils. As stated previously, the designs will still be consistently improved until they are completed. You will be involved throughout this phase to watch the paintings come to life.

The next step for the liturgical furnishings and appointments is to go out to bid. They will be sent to various suppliers for pricing, and suppliers will be chosen. Rohn Project Management will be overseeing and managing the production of the furnishings.

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