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The Church is a very fine example of Romanesque architecture, the style borrowed by Rome from the earlier Greek manner of construction. Note the use of the "circle and square," the only manner of bridge or arch known to that earlier civilization. Gothic architecture with its use of the pointed arch did not come on the scene until the eleventh century.
The Church is remarkable for its excellent proportions— always the essential element in the Greek school. The impression is given of dignity combined with elaborate space. At first glance, the building seems greater than it actually is. This is indeed the key to the beauty of the Parthenon in Rome, the perfect example of Grecian style in proportion and grace.
The Church carries more than a little of the distinguishing features of the ancient masterpieces of Grecian genius. The whole Church, finally completed in 1926, cost $50,000 to construct.
The High Altar is a beautiful example of Italian art. Carrarra marble is used throughout, and the High Altar was erected to commemorate the first centennial of the parish in 1945.
The medallion on the front of the altar is of the Pelican. The pelican has long been considered as a symbol of Redemption and of the Eucharist. According to legend, the mother pelican offers her own life and even her lifeblood to save her young. This is certainly what Jesus did for all of us.
The statue of Christ to the left of the altar is much admired. This and the statues of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph over the side altars are also of Carrara marble and represent excellent Italian art.
The Stations of the Cross along both sides of the walls are beautifully executed. Although they are made out of plaster, they represent a high standard of three-dimensional art not seen in many modem Churches. The Stations were constructed in the early 1920's at a cost of $ 100 per station — a total cost of $ 1,400.00.
The main organ of the Church — located in the choir loft over the main entrance, originally a large Wicks Organ., was refurbished and upgraded in 2004.
In the side aisle is a high quality plaster statue of St. Anthony. Many of the parishioners here have a very strong devotion to this Saint.
The holy water fonts at all the Church entrances are actually clamshells. They are obviously indigenous to this area, and they remind us of our Baptism — which is why we sign ourselves with the sign of the cross as we enter and leave the Church.
The decorations in the Church are meant to bring together both the material and the immaterial world. The ceiling with an open dome captures this concept.
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