On Thursday, September 14, 2023 there was a parish meeting to discuss the proposal of constructing a parish pastoral center. Below is a summary of what was discussed.
The GOAL of the proposed project is to build a pastoral center to provide an adequate, safe and secure facility for evangelization and ministry. Currently the parish has limited space, which limits pastoral activity on parish property.
The pastoral center will be located on the parish grounds on the corner of Richmond Road and Norge Lane. The facility will be approximately 10,000 square feet with a commons, classroom and meeting room wing, and administration wing. Administration will take up approximately 35% of the building
The new pastoral center will not only provide space, but through design and technology allow the protection of program participants and staff from natural dangers (e.g., fire) and malefactors. This complies with current Safe Environment requirements. Technology will allow us to monitor who enters the building, especially while programs are in progress, and activity around the building as well.
Since technology has a key role in how people communicate and learn, technology will be available throughout the building.
CLASSROOM AND MEETING ROOM WING will include two dedicated atrium, for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd elementary formation, two restrooms designed for small children, as well as five 14x20 rooms and two double 10x20 rooms that will flex as classrooms and meeting rooms. When classes are in session, doors will secure this wing of the building.
COMMONS will accommodate the main entrance of the building, the rest rooms that will serve the building, and two additional meeting rooms.
ADMINISTRATIVE WING will include eleven offices (approx.. 11x12), a break room, copy center and fire-resistant secure file room.
The project is estimated to cost $3 million. To begin building will require $1 million collected and $1 million. These funds will be raised through a capital campaign.
