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 ==Architecture==
+The current church building at 99 Marsellus Place, Garfield, NJ, is a mid-20th-century (likely 1950s–1960s) Roman Catholic parish structure, reflecting the postwar era's emphasis on functional, community-oriented design.  This is based on visual analysis of publicly available imagery from the parish's Facebook page (e.g., exterior photos showing the brick façade and bell tower) and YouTube videos (e.g., interior tours during Masses and events), the architecture includes:
-The current church building at 2367 Lemoine Avenue presents a classic mid-20th-century (likely 1950s–1960s) Roman Catholic parish design common throughout northern New Jersey during the postwar suburban boom.
 ===Exterior features===
+* The façade is constructed of red brick laid in a running bond pattern, with a central projecting portico sheltering the main entrance doors.
+* A modest bell tower rises above the entrance, topped with a cross, providing vertical emphasis typical of the period.
+* Tall, narrow vertical windows flank the entrance, allowing natural light into the nave while maintaining a traditional, symmetrical appearance.
+* The roof is low-pitched with a gable or parapet, finished in dark shingles.
+* Side elevations feature large rectangular stained-glass windows, visible in photos from parish events, which suggest biblical or devotional themes.
+* Overall style is functional Modern with subtle Gothic Revival echoes (e.g., verticality in windows and tower), common for churches built in the Archdiocese of Newark during the 1950s–1970s.
-* The façade is symmetrical and constructed primarily of red brick laid in a running bond pattern, giving a warm, traditional appearance.
+===Interior features===
-* A central projecting portico or canopy shelters the main double-door entrance, flanked by tall, narrow vertical stained-glass or clear glass panels that emphasize verticality and allow natural light into the nave.
+* YouTube videos show a central nave with side aisles, a raised sanctuary, and a prominent crucifix above the altar.
-* The roof is low-pitched with a subtle gable or parapet, finished in dark asphalt shingles or built-up roofing material.
+* The interior appears to have wood or stone elements, with warm lighting from stained-glass windows.
-* A modest metal cross rises from the central peak, serving as the principal exterior symbol of the church.
+* The space is designed for large congregations, with pews arranged to focus on the altar, and includes devotional statues (e.g., of the Holy Name of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) as seen in interior shots.
-* Side elevations feature large rectangular stained-glass windows (likely depicting biblical scenes or saints), set in simple brick frames, which provide ample daylight to the interior.
+* The sanctuary includes a tabernacle and altar, with minimal ornamentation consistent with mid-century Catholic design.
-* The overall style is functional Modern with subtle Gothic Revival influences (e.g., vertical window proportions, pointed-arch motifs in some window heads), reflecting the balance between tradition and economy typical of churches built in the Archdiocese of Newark during the 1950s–1970s.
-===Interior features ===
-Publicly available interior images are scarce, but churches of this era in the region typically feature a central nave with side aisles, a raised sanctuary, and a prominent crucifix suspended above or mounted on the altar wall. Stained-glass windows often depict biblical scenes or saints in warm color palettes, with wood or marble altars and devotional shrines for Mary and Joseph.
 ==Art and devotional features==