Reserve a Meeting Space

We have rooms in the rectory available for use by parishioner groups for meetings and social gatherings. To check availability and reserve a space, call the Parish Office (773-327-8955) during business hours.

Red Door Room

Our Red Door Room is located on the east end of the rectory, accessed directly from the parking lot. Primarily used by our Don's Helping Hands outreach ministry, this room has 30 chairs and six tables. There is a sink, coffemaker, keurig and coffee/tea supplies (in the cabinet above the sink) that you are welcome to use.

The refrigerator and supplies to the left of the refrigerator are exclusively for Don's Helping Hands and inventory is carefully managed - please do not use these items.

Lower Kitchen

Our favorite spot to gather is the Lower Kitchen - completely renovated in 2020 with funding from generous parishioners and donors!

8 barstools line the large counter and there is plenty of standing space. We have a full kitchen with a refrigerator/freezer, sink, stove/oven, microwave, TWO dishwashers, cooking and baking supplies and small appliances, serving supplies, cups, dishes, silverware as well as disposable plates, bowls, napkins and flatware!

We have a coffeemaker and all the supplies for coffee/tea. You are welcome to help yourself to beverages in the refrigerator and community snacks on the counters (unless they are specifically marked for staff or groups).

A recently remodeled bathroom is conveniently located down the hall.

Want to see photos of the Lower Kitchen before the renovation? Click here!

Fireplace Room

The Fireplace Room is perfect if you need a little more space, and it is connected to the Lower Kitchen. 30 chairs and 5 tables can be set up for your meetings, or configured for open floorspace - perfect for our Tots' Playgroup.

Fun Fact: Can you spot the paintings of St. Josaphat Church in the murals on the walls? It appears more than once!

Potter Library

Our Potter Library is also on the lower level of the rectory connected to both the Lower Kitchen and Fireplace Room. It's a cozy nook under the stairs with 5 comfy chairs and a couch, perfect for smaller groups or individual meetings. There are also several large casual ball-shaped cushions that can be placed for additional seating - our Youth Group loves to meet here.

St. Josaphat Parish Rectory
Meeting Space Guidelines

We are happy to welcome you to our spaces! It is our expectation that our guests will read and abide by our meeting space guidelines, so that we can all continue to enjoy these wonderful places to gather.

Arrival

If your meeting is scheduled outside of parish office hours, contact the parish office to make arrangements for access to the building. We don't want you to arrive when the rectory is closed, the priests and staff are out, and you can't get in!
A group leader must arrive before their guests and be available at the door to welcome them into the rectory. You are responsible for answering the door and recognizing your guests that enter for your meeting. Do not allow anyone else to enter unless they are here for your meeting.
We have two guest entrances to meeting spaces. One is at the red door by the parking lot for the Red Door Room, and the other is at the lower side entrance gate (under the main Parish Office entrance) for the Fireplace Room, Lower Kitchen and Potter Library. Plan to welcome guests at either of these entrances after hours - not the main entrance to the Parish Office.
Children:
- All adults meeting with children in our rectory must be Virtus trained and compliant.
- If you cannot gather in advance and enter as a group, an additional adult must be in the meeting room to supervise children until everyone arrives.
- Please remind young guests to use their "inside voices" while here. We sometimes have sensitive calls or meetings with people who might be grieving, shouting from another room is disruptive.
- Children must be supervised by an adult in the same room with them at all times. Children may not roam the hallways or wait for parents in another room. Under no circumstances should children be left under the supervision of parish staff.

While You're Here

You are welcome to use our serving supplies. We have plasticware, silverware, glassware, plates, coffee mugs, serving trays, etc. Please be mindful to wash, dry and return items to the place you found them. There are two dishwashers in the Lower Kitchen that you can use but make sure that someone is available to empty the dishwashers (next day is fine) afterward.
You are welcome to use paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, etc (located in the Lower Kitchen) as needed. We welcome your leftover disposables to our stock if you bring your own!
We have coffee, tea, creamer and sugar available. If you use a coffee maker, make sure to empty and clean the pot and grounds basket before you leave. Help yourself to use of the keurig in the Red Door Room.
There is a bathroom located on the lower level.
Food, beverages (sprite and water bottles) and items in the refrigerator of the Red Door Room belong to our Don's Helping Hands outreach. These items have been purchased with funds allocated to this outreach, please do not consume them.
If you have leftover food/beverages that you brought to your meeting and wish to leave it for others, please place it in the Red Door Room on the counter and we will serve it to our Don's Helping Hands guests. If it is perishable, put it in the fridge. A note or quick email to the Parish Office to let us know is appreciated!

Before You Leave

Meeting rooms should be left in the same (or better) condition in which you found them. Put everything back where it belongs - stack or push chairs neatly under tables, don't leave items in the sink drying racks, etc.
Take out the trash if you've filled up a trash can or placed perishables in it. Please take it to the alley and replace the bag (bags are under the sinks). The staff appreciates not finding days-old smell.
Wipe down tables and counters. Cleaning supplies are under the sinks. Please do not leave your crumbs or spills behind for the next group or the local rodents.
Sweep or vacuum the floor. A dustpan and broom are located in both the Red Door Room and Lower Kitchen. Vacuum is in the basement laundry room.
Group leaders should be the last to leave - please make sure the doors are locked behind you.
Let us know if we are low on anything (coffee, creamer, toilet paper, trash bags, etc) so that we can plan to restock. A quick email to the Parish Office ensures that the next group will have what they need.