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St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

All events are required to fully comply with the St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Facility Use Guidelines and Policies.  Each person requesting space is required to submit the appropriate paperwork as described in the Facility Use Guidelines. 

Each function is required to sign
the
Facility Use Agreement.
 

 - Food Policy
 - Beverage Policy
 - Space and Fees
 - Equipment Policy
 - Event Cancellation Policy
 - Planning an Event
 - Room Set-Up & Breakdown Policy
 - Prohibited Policies
 - Noise Policy
 - Property Damage / Liability Insurance
 - Decorations 
 - Payment Schedule
 - Hours of Operations


Food Policy        (top)

The Catering staff must prepare/supply any food consumed in the Parish Center or Archangel Centre; except for professionally prepared wedding cakes.

Only personnel reporting to the Director of facilities may enter the kitchen areas of the Parish Center and Archangel Centre for Health and Safety reasons.

For any event at which alcohol is served, a bartender must be hired, who is a member of the St. Michael catering staff. (see section on alcoholic beverages)

All food service requests must be submitted by filling out the Event Information Sheet.

The Event Information Sheet is due 2 months in advance of the event.

All final requests and requirements (except for guests count) must be finalized two weeks before the event. Any changes requested after the two-week deadline are subject to additional fees.

Guest’s count will be due 5 business days before the event.


Beverage Policy                   (top)

For any event at which alcohol is served, a bartender must be hired, who is a member of the St. Michael catering staff.

St. Michael permits for the User to provide beer, wine and champagne to their guests. Mixed Drinks (liquor) or brown bagging are not permitted according to Diocesan Policy.

The sale of alcohol at any event is not permitted at private (external) functions.

The sale of alcohol is permitted with internal functions. The Appropriate permit from the ABC Commission must be obtained. Permit Fee applies

St. Michael abides by all NC and ABC alcohol laws. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any point deemed necessary and to card and ID.

Please see the Property Damage/Liability Insurance section for insurance requirements.


Space and Fees  (top)

To request space a “Request to Reserve Space Form” must be submitted.

A non-refundable deposit for private events is due at the time of signing the Facilities Agreement.

The facility use fee for the Parish Center and Gallery reserves the facility for 5 hours. Any additional time required will be charged at a fee of $200.00 per hour. The fee will be assessed in 1-hour increments and will not be divided in halves or quarters. Any additional time requested during an event must be paid in advance.

No space other than what is reserved by agreement may be used for any event.


Equipment Policy  (top)

Equipment such as stage, sound and audio visual equipment is available for use. Fees may apply.

Request for equipment must be made at least 1 week in advance.

All parish activities requesting equipment must complete the appropriate Event Information Sheet

Operation, repair or service of audio-visual equipment brought into the building by the user group is the responsibility of that group.


Event Cancellation Policy              (top)

St. Michael reserves the right to cancel an event at any time, for noncompliance with our policies we reserve the right to cancel the event if the guests are deemed to be creating a disturbance. The Director of Facilities will be responsible for making this decision.

Guest’s count will be due 5 business days before the event.


Planning an Event                   (top)

All events are to be booked through the Parish Center office at 468-6128.

All initial menu selections and requests must be submitted at least 4 months before the event.

All final requests and requirements (except for guests count) must be finalized two weeks before the event.  Any changes requested after the two-week deadline are subject to additional labor/setup charges.

Guest’s count will be due 4 business days before the event. 


Room Set-Up & Break Down Policy                    (top)

The Staff of St. Michael will be responsible for all set up and break down for private functions.

All internal events are responsible for setting up and breaking down for their event. Request for assistance in preparation for an event will incur a labor charge. Failure to leave the space in pre-event condition after the end of the event will incur a labor charge.

Any unused materials must be removed at the end of the event unless otherwise approved by the Director of Facilities. Any materials left after an event become the property of St. Michaels.

For internal events, a break down list will be provided.


Prohibited Policies                    (top)

Smoking is not permitted inside any campus facility. (Change Jan. 1, 2010)

Firearms are not permitted on the premises.

Animals, except for sight animals are not permitted on campus.

Music and crowd noise are to be maintained at a reasonable level.


Noise Policy                    (top)

Please inform your DJ or band that the sound is to be kept to a reasonable level.  The Parish Center Staff will determine what is reasonable.

We will inform the DJ or band if the sound is too loud.  If we are required to make this request more that three times during an event, the event will end.


Property Damage / Liability Insurance   (top)

The user will be responsible for any damage done in the Parish Center by their guests.

The user must provide (or purchase from the diocese) a 24-hour “Special Event Liability Policy”. Failure to provide this information will result in the cancellation of this event.

"Special Event Liability Insurance" will cost $125 per event if purchased through the diocese.


Decorations                    (top)

All candles must be encased by glass globes.

No items may be attached to the walls, floors or mats. Pushpins, tape of any kind, screws, nails etc. are prohibited from being used on walls, tables or floor.

All balloons must be provided already inflated with 20 ft. strings.

Glitter and Confetti are not permitted

All decorations must be removed at the end of the event.


Payment Schedule                    (top)

A non-refundable deposit for private events is due at the time of signing the Facilities Agreement.

A 50% non-refundable deposit on the food service for private events is due 14 Days before the event. .The balance is due three business days before the event.

Checks are to be made payable to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

All users interested in paying by credit card should arrange an appointment with the Director of Facilities to make the payment.

Fees for Internal Events will be billed monthly

All fees are subject to change.


Hours of Operation                    (top)

The operating hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Because of church masses, any Sunday rentals are contingent upon Parish approval.