Monthly Archives: August 2011

15th Annual Christmas Concerts Set: “Beyond Dazzling…”

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15th Annual Christmas Concerts Set: “Beyond Dazzling...” Photos by James Palka
Once again the rich harmonies of the season will fill the church at San Xavier this December 13-15, 2011, as Patronato celebrates the 15th anniversary of the Christmas Concerts at San Xavier. The three-nights of six concerts feature the Sons of Orpheus and the Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus performing a...
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Sacristy Arcade Project Nearly Done

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Sacristy Arcade 2009
Restoration work on the sacristy arcade will be completed later this year.  The arcade, built in the early 19th century, was the first addition to the main church.  The Patronato chose the arcade renewal now because it was cheaper than the multiyear East Tower project and could be completed faster...
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Patronato Tour Program

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Patronato Tour Program at San Xavier
Would you like to learn more about San Xavier? Take the tour!  Since spring 2011, docents for Patronato have been conducting scheduled free tours of the two-centuries-old church. It’s the first organized tour program in the church’s history.  Qualified volunteers take visitors through a 45-minute program outlining the history and...
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Update: “A Gift of Angels”

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A Gift of Angels Book cover
“‘A Gift of Angels’ is crawling with facts and figures and more than 175 photographs — and is gorgeous to boot.” – Review of Arts, Literature, Philosophy and the Humanities “We now have a rich and fulfilling record of the art and history of this important and cherished southwest Mission.”...
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August 2011 Progress Report

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The Mission in spring; met on site- w /V Lamplot to discuss scaffolding & access for art consultant Aneta Zebala.
SUBMITTED TO THE PATRONATO SAN XAVIER BY BOB VINT, ARCHITECT        TUCSON, AZ STABILIZATION: SACRISTY ARCADE Site Visits: 4.28.11, 5.3.11, 5.6.11, 5.12.11, 5.25.11, 6.8.11, 6.22.11, 7.6.11, 7.19.11, 8.2.11, 8.16.11 (A.1)    5.2.11   SITE MEETING (9:00 a.m., 70º, clear)  PRESENT:      Bob Vint, Vern Lamplot, David Carter, Jody Kopydlowski (SunState Equipment)  DISCUSSED:     Weight of...
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