Presenting the Final Master Plan

Our Master Plan Task Force and Soderstrom Architects have used the feedback from parishioners and input from parish and school staff to determine a final Master Plan layout. Please view the Master Plan by clicking HERE.

Campus Master Planning Process

Creating a Master Plan Task Force

The Parish has had various facilities committees over the years to identify, prioritize, and in some cases perform maintenance around Holy Family campus. Spawned from discussions over the past several years in both Administrative and Pastoral Councils and ideas proposed by parishioners, Father Rodel created a Master Plan Task Force last spring to formally address Holy Family’s facility and property needs.

The Task Force was charged with identifying the type of Master Plan to meet the parish’s needs, noting it must address maintenance and any possible future construction, and selecting an architecture firm to prepare the Plan. Soderstrom Architects PC has been selected and retained by the parish to prepare a Master Plan. The firm has conducted numerous projects of this kind and has worked with many parishes in our Archdiocese.

Who is on the The Task Force?

Lori Bauman, Chair
Lori is a lawyer, a long-time parishioner, former school parent, served on the School Advisory Council (SAC), and was on the master plan committee that built the church in 1999.

Andrew Smidt
Andrew is the School Advisory Council representative to the Task Force, is a former teacher and school administrator in both public and Catholic settings, served on HF Pastoral Council, and is active in many Parish ministries.
Mike McQuillin
Mike is a parishioner, a school parent, member of HF Administrative Council, is Trustee for the new parish Knights of Columbus Council, is educated in Construction Engineering, and has over 30 years' experience in Industrial Construction.
Peter Perrin
Peter is a parishioner and school parent, serves on the new Holy Family Development Advisory Council, and has a background in construction and real estate development.
Bert Morrison
Bert has been Holy Family's Facilities Supervisor for five years, with decades of experience in building maintenance, sales, management, corporate training, and business ownership.
Suzanne Cooney
Suzanne is a school parent, active parishioner, parish wedding coordinator, and former Holy Family event coordinator. 
Gene Dieringer
Gene is a life-long parishioner and Holy Family School alum, with expertise in commercial and residential real estate investment and management.
Marianne Gunderson
Marianne is also a school alumna, sent her children to school at Holy Family, and is a life-long parishioner.
Aaron Sundholm
Aaron is a school parent and parishioner. He is director of research and development at Riverpoint Medical, a medical device company for human and veterinary markets worldwide.
Don Lee
Don is a parishioner, a school parent, and resident of Eastmoreland. He is a registered architect in New York and Portland and has been practicing for over 23 years. His portfolio of work ranges from commercial high-rise towers to small mixed-use residential projects. 
Joe Danna
Dan has been at Holy Family for over 20 years, and in the restaurant business since 1976 as an owner of four Elmer's. He is a Charter member of the parish's new Knights of Columbus, and has chaired the Board of Directors at the Grotto for the past three years.
Ex-officio Task Force members include Father Rodel de Mesa; Loretta Wiltgen, Principal of Holy Family Catholic School; Judy Poe, chair of HF Administrative Council; Rebecca Brandt, HF Development and Communications Coordinator. 

Why is a Master Plan Needed?

Holy Family has some old buildings and not-so-old buildings. Even newer structures, such as the church built in 1999, require ongoing maintenance for paint, carpet, roofing, and more.
 
In order for a parish to undertake any notable construction, should it be desired, the Archdiocese requires a Master Plan be in place. A Master Plan looks comprehensively at the physical plant needs and involves parishioners, school parents, staff, and other stakeholders in determining a future vision of the parish.

The school was built in 1948; the Rectory and Parish Center followed in 1949 and the 1950s, respectively, to house the nuns and the pastor. The gym was built in 1964. As the parish has weathered both good and bad financial times, maintenance has been intermittent. Even the best of care, however, cannot fend off the ravages of weather and time on these buildings. As a thriving community of faith, Holy Family must look with clear eyes on its future and decide how it will act out its mission in the next few decades.

What is the Cost?

The parish budgeted $35,000 for the development of the Master Plan. This cost is being generously underwritten by three Holy Family donors: Darlene Benjamin, Betty and Gene Feltz, and Julie and Bill Reiersgaard. We are so grateful for their ongoing commitment to our Holy Family community.
 

Results of the parish Master Plan questionnaires

Approximately 180 surveys about campus priorities were returned by parishioners in response to the January presentations by Soderstrom Architects. The results are posted in two parts:

CLICK HERE for results of the scale of agreement on various statements about facilities.

CLICK HERE to read written comments regarding possible uses of Parish properties and additional thoughts and ideas. The comments are unedited and reflect the various perspectives and beliefs of those who wrote them.

CLICK HERE to see slides from the January presentations by Soderstrom Architects which assess our campus buildings and offer initial ideas to resolve some of the issues. 

How Can I Get More Information?

We want to provide continual information and timely updates about this process. Here’s how to stay informed:

• Check this website. Updated information will be up front and easy to find.
• Provide us with your email address so we can send details to you and provide reminders about input sessions. Click development@holyfamilyportland.com to send us your email address and/or mobile number to receive continuing communication.
• Download and register on the My Parish app to receive timely updates and notifications about Master Plan activities. Find the app for iPhone and Android systems then choose Holy Family Parish when you register.
• Read the bulletin on Sunday either in print or on the website.
• Check your school Wednesday Word newsletter for a link to updates.