Our Plans

Our Beacon of Hope Vision Plan is St. Gabriel’s and St. Bridget’s facility plan to meet the current and future needs of St. Gabriel Parish and School. 

PHASES II & III

• Demolish the 1926 building after salvaging the limestone façade, statues, and other treasured artifacts.
• Build a new Parish Life Center, classrooms, and a park on the newly cleared land.

Parish Life Center

A new Parish Life Center will provide a parish hall and critically needed adult meeting space. The facility will:

• Accommodate hosting multiple meetings and events for our parish and school such as meals, receptions, meetings, classes, social gatherings and outreach programs.
• Be accessible from both the church and school buildings with secure access during school hours.
• Be accessible to all and meet all current building codes.
• Use the salvaged 1926 building limestone façade and statuary to showcase and pay tribute to our past.

 

Park

• The welcoming space is envisioned to host a plethora of activities related to our mission such as meals, school lessons, parish activities, informal meet-ups, and relaxing and praying.
• Its separation from the school playground will allow simultaneous outdoor parish and school activities to be held on campus.

Classrooms

On the cleared 1926 building land, we will build three accessible classrooms for art, science, computer, and music programs for our growing school.

PHASE I

• Build a new gym and cafeteria while continuing to use the 1926 building.
• Demolish the convent after salvaging historical artifacts.
•  Build a playground on the newly cleared convent land.

Gym and Cafeteria

The new gym and cafeteria will be built north of the current school for efficient land use and to keep more existing parking spaces. The new building will:

• Provide up-to-date facilities for school gym classes, sporting events, and community gatherings such as festivals, events, or receptions.
• Provide flexible space to meet the needs of our mission as laid out in the Beacon of Hope plan.
• Be accessible to all and meet all current building codes.
• Be air-conditioned and have modern efficient maintenance systems.
• Be appropriately equipped with safety wall padding, spectator bleachers, and modern gym flooring and lighting.
• Include a stage for the school’s concerts and performances.
• Provide up-to-date facilities for student lunches and adult events, including new tables and chairs.
• Provide an up-to-date kitchen appropriately equipped to prepare and serve school lunches and large event meals.
• Have chair, table, gym equipment, and cleaning supply storage.

Playground

On the cleared convent land we will build a large new playground and outdoor student gathering space. The fenced area will include playground equipment and a picnic area.