The FOREVER de Chantal Capital Campaign envisions raising $3.5-million,
strengthening three pillars of our parish life together:
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CHILDREN: $2.4-million to improve outdoor spaces for both parish and school. A new turf field with lights, scoreboard, and benches
will improve safety and enhance recreational opportunities at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Parish and School, and reduce long-term maintenance expenses. Exterior projects include two new, relocated playgrounds; batting cage; outdoor storage; storm water management; entryway improvements; repaved parking; landscaping; and a religious statue.
CHURCH: $450,000 to create “Drawn to God,” a series of 12 new windows. Finally completing the vision for the church, our stained glass window project will feature inspirational French and American saints, turning toward a triptych of windows portraying Christ the Light
at the focal point of the sanctuary. Another window for our family room will feature an angel with children.
COMMUNITY: $650,000 to renovate our communal spaces. To provide improved space for fellowship, we envision a makeover for
Caulfield Hall, including an enhanced stage; a properly enclosed and Equipped Choir Room; a renovated kitchen; and a facelift for the Scanlon Room. About $340,000 is for repaving the parking lot and landscaping.
On January 28, 2021, Father Samuel Giese, John Nalls and the Forever de Chantal leadership team introduced the project designed to enhance our school, parish outdoor, worship and community spaces.
The annual De Chantal School – Family Fun Night was a festive and memorable way to begin the 2022-23 school year. The highlight of the night was a Student Ground Breaking Ceremony for the new De Chantal Athletic Field and Playgrounds. Joining the students were Fr. Samuel Giese, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton and Mr. John Nalls. The students cheered when Fr. Giese told them construction is ready to begin in late September.
De Chantal's new turf field officially became "REYES FIELD" at the official ribbon cutting ceremony. After years of fundraising, countless permits, a global pandemic, a few setbacks, dozens of backhoes, lots of toil and sweat, this dream field is now a reality. Thank you to all of the donors, the alumni, and especially the team of men and women that never gave up on making this a reality. See the photo slides below!
In the morning of Wednesday, May 24, 2023, the 8th grade graduating class of 2023 passed the light of leadership to the 7th grade during their candle ceremony. For their last recess, the class of 2023 got to be the first to “break in” the new field!