St. John the Apostle Catholic Parish

In order to accommodate the pastoral needs of our growing community, the necessity to build a new parish hall has become increasingly evident. The plan for our new hall was devised and approved by all diocesan bodies as well as the City of Virginia Beach.  The proposed building will be located adjacent to the existing Church Building and is comprised of approximately 27,000 square feet of gross building area, portions of which are housed on a second floor. This narrative building design is intended to carry forward the rich history of our church throughout the building plan, exterior, and site development.

Features

The plan boasts the following:
• A Main Banquet Hall will be able to accommodate up to 700 guests with tables and chairs 
• A commercial grade warming kitchen to prepare plenty of hospitality
• A Sizable Lobby/Hallway will allow for ease of circulation, fellowship, and mingling for prefunction activities
• Multiple Meeting Rooms – 6 rooms at roughly 600 square feet and 2 at roughly 1,600 square feet each will accommodate our many ministry, formation, and committee meetings
• Storage Rooms will be accessible from the exterior allowing for ease of storage and retrieval of items and supplies
• An Outdoor Terrace for open-air events and “spillover” space when necessary
• Ample Restrooms to accommodate our guests
• Fully Accessible throughout including an elevator between floors

The proposed parish hall will not only fulfill the current needs of the parish but will enliven our community and help us continue to grow. In addition to expanding our own activities, including banquets, concerts, and pageants, we look forward to hosting outside community activities as well.

If you would like to donate, please contact:

St. John the Apostle Catholic Church 
Tracey Dooley, Business Manager
1968 Sandbridge Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-426-2180 • [email protected] • sjavb.org