An outdoor plaza (7), site of the former rectory, occupies the space between the new loggia and school yard and provides an outdoor gathering area before and after services. Taking advantage of the sloping site, this space sits at the top of a broad flight of stairs with a commanding view of the adjacent school and the city and harbor of San Pedro.

   Carnavale & Lohr of Bell Gardens, California accomplished extensive modification of the marble elements of the sanctuary, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Baptismal Font and other features.  Ed Lohr led this work.  The Corradini Corporation of Los Angeles did the terrazzo work on the baptismal font.

The main architectural features of the elevated sanctuary are the altar and the ambo.  They are constructed of marble from the original sanctuary and incorporate cherry wood to blend with the design of the whole church.  The altar top is slightly oval in keeping with the maritime theme of other parts of the church. The same relics that were put in place for the original church dedication are sealed in the marble.  The front of the ambo features the pelican feeding its young.  According to legend, the pelican, which has the greatest love of all creatures for its offspring, pierces its breast to feed the offspring with its own blood.  It is on the basis of this legend that the pelican came to symbolize Christ's sacrifice on the cross, because of His love for all mankind.  In this sense, it also symbolizes the Eucharistic Sacrament.  This interpretation is supported by Psalm 102:6, 'I am like a pelican of the wilderness,' which is an accepted allusion to Christ.

The Chapel was added to the church to provide a space for private and small group adoration of the Blessed Sacrament independent of the activities within the main church.  It is located near the sanctuary and is visible from the nave through large floor-level glass windows, which provide the sense of immediacy of God. The original Holy Trinity tabernacle is mounted on a marble and cherrywood pedestal against the west wall.  The face of the marble was taken from the original altar and contains the inscription, “Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus,” meaning “Holy Holy Holy.”  This conveys the sense of reverence with which we should approach the Blessed Sacrament.  The wall space above the tabernacle retains the large mosaic and stained-glass window that honors Our Lady of Lourdes (see pages 20 & 33), providing a prayerful environment for the worshippers of the Blessed Sacrament. The floor-level windows have been etched:  one with a replica of the "Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus" that appears on the pedestal; the other with a praying angel in the style of Harry Clarke (see Stained Glass, the Assumption).

Located at the entrance to the church, the font is a reminder that through baptism we entered our journey of faith in the church of God.  It replicates total emersion fonts that were featured in early days of Christianity, such as the one at St. John's Cathedral in Ephesus (constructed in the 3rd or 4th century).  It is slightly elevated to make it more convenient for worshippers to bless themselves with the baptismal water.  The shape of the terrazzo sides is like that of a boat.   A bowl is included for the convenient baptism of babies.  The Holy Oils are kept in the glass ambry at one end of the font.  An important feature of the font is the marble plaque, taken from Holy Trinity's original baptismal font, which is inscribed with the blessing "In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."  All other marble was taken from the original Sanctuary.

Located on the south side of the church. The entrance was redesigned to enclude a blue cross.

Located on the south side of the church above the original entrance.