Saint Patrick Parish - Parnell

From the desk of Scott Czarnopys:

An Exciting Gift for Our Parish Family
St. Patrick Family Center Renovation — Coming This Summer

This is a comprehensive transformation of our gathering space, made possible by the extraordinary generosity of anonymous donors within our own parish family — and by the faithful stewardship of parishioners whose consistent weekly giving and tithing made it all possible. There is no capital campaign, no pledge drive, and no special giving ask. This renovation is truly a gift to our entire community.

When complete, the renovated Family Center will feature a warm cafe-style gathering area, a beautiful lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large multipurpose room for the band and major parish events, a welcoming entry with a feature wall, custom mural artwork, and a stunning new exterior addition. Hallways will receive fresh paint and bathroom countertops will be updated as part of the project.

What Will Not Change

The gym is not affected. The St. Brigid of Kildare Room and other
meeting rooms remain available. Bathrooms stay in the same location. The kitchen and concession stand are not moving. School access routes do not change.

Timeline

Construction is planned to begin following our summer festival, with a three to four month window targeting completion in late fall 2026. Nugent Builders, a parishioner-owned company, is our general contractor. All current programming, including our band, will continue during construction with appropriate accommodations in place.

See the Renderings

Visit the parish website, spparnell.org/renovation, to view the full design renderings and learn more about the project. The design is beautiful and we think you will be as excited as we are.

Questions? Contact Scott Czarnopys, Education Ministry Director and project lead, at [email protected] or speak with Father Tom after any Mass.

We offer our prayers and condolences to the family of Sue Wilterink, who passed away on May 11. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

Sue Ann Wilterink - Gerst Funeral Home It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sue Ann Thomson Wilterink who peacefully passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the age of 67 surrounded by family. Sue is lovingly survived by her devoted sons, Evan Wilterink and Andrew (Caitlin) Wilterink; granddaughter, Quinn Wilterink; st...