Saint Cecilia Catholic Church

Facilities Use and Rental

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CONTACT INFORMATION

St. Cecilia Parish
1310 Madison Avenue North
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-3594
(206) 842-6988 fax
parishoffice@saintcparish.org

DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES

  • CONGER HALL

  • Conger Hall is suitable for wedding receptions, parties, banquets, and larger meetings. A commercial kitchen with dishwasher is available to the renter or a caterer. Full sit down dining service can accommodate up to 250 guests.  There are 30 tables that can be  used with either 6 or 8 chairs per table and place settings for 200.  Audio/visual aids include a large screen TV, VCR and a built in sound system.  Maximum building occupancy is 500 in just over 3,000 square feet of space.

  • CHURCH

  • The church is sometimes available for religious music events such as choral performances, recitals, etc.  This use is granted by specific approval of the Archdiocese of Seattle on a case by case basis.  Requests must be in writing with a detailed description of works to be performed and the names of the composers, and should be submitted in time to allow for review and approval.  Admission to the church and attendance at performances must be free of charge and open to everyone. 

    Rental of parish facilities is at the sole discretion of the parish and is limited to non-profit groups or individuals. Although St. Cecilia Parish affiliation is not required, affiliated groups and church members receive priority of use. St. Cecilia’s reserves the right to refuse use and or rental for any reason.

DAILY RATES AND DEPOSITS

  • PARISHIONER (PRIVATE USE)

  • Conger Hall   Church  
    Facility Fee $300 $300
    Kitchen $100
    PA System $50
    Dumpster Fee $25
    Damage and Cleaning Deposit $300
  • NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-PARISHIONERS

  • Conger Hall   Church  
    Facility Fee $400 $400
    Kitchen $100
    PA System $50
    Dumpster Fee $25
    Damage & Cleaning Deposit $300

    The Damage and Cleaning Deposit is due at the time the facilities are reserved. All other fees are payable a minimum of two weeks prior to the event.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Insurance requirements are determined by the Archdiocese of Seattle.

For both non-profit organizations and individuals, the renter’s insurance company must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance. The certificate must name the Corporation of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle and St. Cecilia Parish, Bainbridge Island as the additional insured. Minimum coverage is $1,000,000.

If the renter needs inurance coverage, it is available through Catholic Mutual Group at a cost of $92 per event.   Applications for coverage through Catholic Mutual must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the event.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOHOL USE

License and permits for alcohol consumption must be in accordance with the regulations of The Washington State Liquor Control Board. There are two basic types of permits available: (1) the Banquet Permit allows alcoholic beverages to be served; and (2) the Special Occasion License allows for the sale of alcoholic beverages. An information pamphlet and applications are available at any local liquor store. Please refer to the pamphlet for the time required to process the application.

A copy of the permit must be submitted to the Parish Office no less than two weeks prior to the event.

In addition, the Banquet Permit or Special Occasion License must be posted during the event.

FOOD PERMITS

Permits for food consumption and sale must be in accordance with the regulations of the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District. For more information contact the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health District at (360) 478-5285.

GUIDELINES FOR USE OF THE FACILITIES

CONGER HALL

Kitchen--Food Preparation Area

Prepare food in the proper area. Cutting boards are provided--cut food on these boards only.

Large sinks in the kitchen area have specific purposes. The large single sink is for washing vegetable and non-animal product foods only--do not use soap in this sink! The double sink is for general use, washing pots and pans, etc.

Stoves must be cleaned in accordance with instructions posted above the stove. Do not use water on the grill.

Sanitize work surfaces, tables, cutting boards, and equipment with a solution of 1 cup bleach added to 1 gallon of water.

Take all of your food, (freezer, refrigerator, etc.) home with you unless prior arrangements have been made to leave it for later pick up.

Dishwashing

The deep sink in the dishwashing area is for pre-soaking/washing dishes.

The sink next to the dishwasher is for cleaning and rinsing items before being placed in the dishwasher.

The operation of the dishwasher is to be in accordance with the instruction posted on the wall. While fairly simple, the success of the operation requires adherence to procedures, i.e.:

a. all food particles must be removed before dishes go into the dishwasher, using the deepsink for pre-wash.

b. all soap residue must be removed using the sink beside the dishwasher.

c. special attention to flatware, (pre-soak in tubs of soapy water, followed by two washings, First by washing in a flat basket, then second in a flatware basket with tines/blades pointing upward. Once removed from the dishwasher, allow flatware to dry in the baskets before pouring directly into flatware storage bins.

Clean-Up

Cleanup is the responsibility of the renter, and will be in accordance with the our stated guidelines. Trashcans are available on site; however, if an extra dumpster is required it is the financial responsibility of the renter. Upon completion of cleanup, a parish representative will (1) conduct a walk-through with the renter to complete the Deposit Return Checklist form and (2) make a recommendation on the return of the deposit.

Empty all trash containers; place trash in the dumpster, and put new liners in the trash containers.

Cleaning equipment is available: mops, buckets, brooms, etc. are in the small closet off the kitchen, and a large broom for sweeping the hall is in the janitor’s closet. The kitchen floor must be swept and mopped. The hall floor needs a full sweep down, only mopping areas where spills occurred.

Leave 16 table, with chairs, set up after the event. A chart showing placement of the tables is posted in the small closet.

CHURCH

Guidelines will be discussed after  approval of  the request to use the Church.