By 1984 the uniqueness of the church building began to show some of its flaws, as repeated freezing and thawing caused bricks to be pushed out of the exterior columns, menacing those who passed beneath.  Archdiocesan engineers voiced concerns for the church roof's stability as the weakening columns were not only decorative, but also load-bearing.

The problem was undeniable and the options were few. The parishioners, who barely 20 years earlier had raised the money to build the church, were now faced with the prospect of finding money to rebuild it -- and they did.

Soon a massive reconstruction project was begun to save the church. During the extensive renovation, the brickwork of the arches was replaced with concrete, and painted to blend with the remaining structure. This of course, required additional costs to be borne by the parish. The significant debt followed us into the 1990's.

The effects of inflation -- especially in the 1980's -- resulted in a repair cost that exceeded the original price of building the church.

For some, an amusing sidelight of  the repair process was a sing posted by the door of the church to prevent people from passing under the arches during construction. It read "Danger. Keep Out."

Construction was completed within a year and St. Anastasia stands today ready to welcome it's many guests and dedicated parishioners.