Summer 2025 Facility Improvements

 

Remodeling work on the main floor bathrooms and the classroom floor is underway!

Summer 2025 Facility Improvements

 
Detailed drawings here »
June 10, 2025 Update

Dear Parishioners,

We are excited to announce that we are embarking on a significant upgrade of our classrooms and main‑level bathrooms this summer! On Sunday, June 8, the Special General Assembly approved the project. Over the next several weeks, we would like to inform you about the upcoming events and their impact on community life.

AFFECTED AREAS

These areas will be closed all summer, starting Monday, June 16: the side entrance; the main‑floor bathrooms and utility closet; the entire classroom level, including the conference room and back mezzanine; the kitchen pantry and staircase to the parking lot; and the back landing across from the Hall entrance.

These areas will be closed for limited times during the summer: the offices and hallway (weekdays only), the kitchen (weekdays only), and the Church and Narthex (weekdays only).

The back alley will be closed to all car and pedestrian traffic, as construction work will be occurring there, along with trash dumpsters for the construction debris.

The construction work should not impact church services and Hall events currently scheduled.

CLEAN UP AND MOVE OUT

Ministries and staff have already begun cleaning out the classrooms, the conference room, offices, and various storage areas so that demolition can start on Monday, June 16. If anyone is interested in any books from our library or trophies from the trophy case, please come to the Church Tuesday through Thursday this week to select what you would like. Due to space constraints, we will be selective about which items are most significant and will be kept for the future. All move‑out activities must be completed on Friday, June 12.

HOW WILL THIS AFFECT COMMUNITY LIFE?

  • You will not be able to drive from one parking lot to another.
  • You can only enter the facility through the courtyard door, the Hall entrance, or the Narthex.
  • The only available bathrooms will be those downstairs in the Hall.
  • The corridor and hallway connecting the church to the offices, as well as the stairs to the church hall, will be closed. On Sundays, please exit the church through the Narthex and proceed to the Hall or the downstairs bathrooms via the main Hall entrance.
  • There will be a few weeks when the kitchen is closed during the week for plumbing work.
  • Additionally, there will be some weeks when the sidewalk from the back parking lot to the patio will be removed and replaced.

We will provide regular updates on both our website and via email. Thank you for your patience and support while we proceed with much‑needed updates to our facilities.

Prayerfully yours,

Father John L. Johns, Peter Gouris, Dean Dalson