About the Project
We are blessed with a wonderful community: a welcoming, faith-filled parish serving more than 1,600 families, and a school guiding 290 students toward academic excellence and growth in faith.
With such a large, vibrant community, we continue to evaluate the needs of our community and our campus. Announced at the Auction for All 2025, our latest fund-a-need project focuses on improving our outdoor spaces —areas that support learning, play, fellowship, and community gatherings.
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our parish and school families who helped kick-start this project at the auction. As of January 2026, $100,000 has been raised, allowing us to take a deep dive into planning and purchase equipment. We look forward to sharing continued updates as this project moves forward.
Phase I
Our equipment on the playground is still in good working order, so this project will not start from scratch.
A “Vista Tree Top” and additional swings have already been ordered, scheduled for installation in Spring 2026.
The fencing around the playground will be increased to accommodate this equipment, as well as the installation of a metal safety gate to the back parking lot to ensure a safe play space for our students and the children in our community. Phase I has been funded by the generous donors and sponsors of the 2025 Wildcat Walk, as well as fundraising efforts through our Home & School Association.
Phase II
Plans are underway to create a level sports field as a space for our community to stay active and build teamwork through year-round play.
Phase II also includes revitalizing our existing baseball/softball field, so students and families will have improved ground to practice and compete.
Phase III
A natural playground built from logs and boulders invites children to climb, balance, and imagine freely – building strength, confidence, and creativity through open-ended play. Blending beautifully into the landscape, it fosters a deep connection with nature while offering a safe, sustainable, and enriching alternative to traditional play equipment.
Our Future Vision
A beautifully crafted outdoor pavilion could provide a flexible shaded gathering space that transforms seamlessly from an open-air classroom to a hub for summer camp, parish events, and community connection.
While this stage is our vision for the future, it’s one we hold with excitement.
How can I support?
Prayers
We deeply appreciate your continued prayers and support for the success of this project.
Time & Talent
If you have an interest or a skill set that could help us achieve our goals, please contact Chad Wieber at cwieber@saparish.com or 616-453-8229 x204.
Treasure
We are continuing to raise funds to support any unexpected costs. Any funds raised above the amount needed for the first three phases will kick off funding for Phase IV. Thank you for your generous contributions!