Campus & HVAC Construction Updates

Please Be Cautious
Demolition of some sidewalk areas around the courtyard and Chapel have begun. Some areas may have bridging to allow travel across them. Please be extra cautious as walking routes will be changing over the course of the next month.

Parish Offices Moved & Zurek Hall Closed
The Parish Administrative Office is now open again. Temporarily, visitors will need to enter Zurek Hall through the double wooden doors in order to access the office. Please bear with us as we transition back or move to new locations. Not all computer and phone connections are working properly, causing some communication challenges. The Ministries Hallway is now closed due to construction demolition.  Please do not try to enter the Ministries Hallway.  Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Sidewalks continue to remain closed around the courtyard. Due to rain and severe weather, the digging, trenching and laying of outside piping has been greatly delayed. Once all the outside piping is complete (there is only 25 more feet to go!) and the ground dries out, they will be able to pour the concrete for the sidewalks. With more rain in the forecast, this may take a few weeks. 

The construction crews have begun working in the Church building. They have removed ceiling tiles and insulation in the hallway going from the Narthex to the restrooms and
have placed protective covering on the floors. They will be installing chilled water and hot water pipes for the new HVAC system in this area for the next couple of weeks. After completing the hallway area, they will move to the Narthex itself. You may see the Narthex with no ceiling at some point in the coming weeks. The administration offices will be moving back to their regular location between the Chapel and Zurek Hall beginning Tuesday, May 14. All other staff currently located in the Ministries Hallway will be moving to temporary locations across campus around the same time. Due to packing, unpacking and moving furniture, please understand that it may take a few days for everyone to get
settled into their locations. Once the Ministries Hallway is emptied, crews will begin the
ceiling demolition in that area, and it will be closed to all foot traffic. 

As of now, here are the tentative re-locations of staff members beginning May 14:

• Adam Brill – Music Room (Marilyn Scamardo’s office)
• Diana Jetter and Tricia Barina – Parlor Room (next to the PAC workroom)
• Faith Formation Staff: Darren Seibert, Chris Haberberger and Luci Bodiford – Youth Room
• Jeff Gore – Deacon's Office (across from Zurek Kitchen)
• Kaitlyn Middlebrooks – Admin. Office with Leanne Lewis Tirado
• Maureen Edwin – Admin. Office with Barbara Phillips

Access to the Zurek Hall temporary storage area is restricted to construction crews and full time staff only.

Between the church and the PAC, drilling and concrete pouring for the piers for the new A/C and heater plant has begun. They are also trenching for the installation of the piping from the central plant through the courtyard. During regular business hours, access from the PAC to the courtyard may be restricted. The Church side door nearest the courtyard will not provide immediate access to the PAC, but still can be used as an emergency exit. There will be an increase of trucks making deliveries to the laydown yard for the next several months.

As a reminder, the new back parking lot behind the PAC is a no parking area, Monday through Friday 7 AM to 5 PM, until further notice. Trucks making deliveries need the  extra room to maneuver. The small lot adjacent to Zurek Hall is closed for the duration of the  construction in Zurek, except for the two spots reserved for the Adoration Chapel.

Facilities at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish
 

**For information about renting the Parish Activity Center or our smaller facility, Zurek Hall, Parishioners may contact the church office for a copy of the Facilities Use Policy, which includes rental fees and guidelines for use.

Information for Weddings
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish is honored to share our beautiful facilities with you as you prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage. The following facilities are available for use.
**For information about renting the Parish Activity Center or our smaller facility, Zurek Hall, Parishioners may contact the church office for a copy of the Facilities Use Policy, which includes rental fees and guidelines for use.
*The use of the chapel for weddings is discouraged due to the interruption of adoration.