Roman Catholic Parish of St. Timothy

During the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) the entire church underwent a "shift" which created new perspectives in many areas, one of which was the way the people of God worshiped.  Placing the emphasis on the "Assembly of Believers" as the primary symbol, fostering "full, active and conscious participation in the liturgy" (SC 14), and rediscovering our baptismal roots has created new demands upon the physical space that is used for worship.  One way of expressing this change of emphasis would be to say that the church building is no longer intended to be primarily the "Temple of God", but first and foremost the "House of the People of God". The difference between a "temple" and a "house" characterizes the new expectations of the building used for worship.

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Sacredness should no longer be found in the building itself, but rather in and when the holy people come together for worship.  This is one aspect of our vocation: to be a people who celebrate the Risen Lord and united with Him, intercede for the needs of the world.

As you enter the worship space you are welcomed by soft, warm colours, clean lines, and gentle light.  All of these elements create an ambiance of harmony that soothes and calls to worship.  The faces of the people, young and old, will bring life and action to this space that waits in anticipation of the baptized who will gather around the table of the Lord.  Large windows allow for maximum daylight and for a sense of communion with the outside world: a reminder that we do not seek refuge from the world but rather that we live in relationship to it so as to transform it into the Kingdom of God.