St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church

All functions in the Parish Center and Archangel Center are required to fully comply with the St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Facility Use Guidelines.  

Each function is required to sign
the Facility Use Agreement. 

 - Food & Beverage Policy
 - Space, Equipment, Services and Fees
 - Event Cancellation Policy
 - Planning an Event
 - Room Set-Up
 - Beverage Policy
 - Prohibited Policies
 - Noise Policy
 - Property Damage / Liability Insurance
 - Decorations 
 - Payment Schedule
 - Opening/Closings

Food and Beverage Policy        (top)

The Catering staff at St. Michael Parish Center must prepare/supply any food and beverages consumed in the Parish Center or Archangel Center; except for professionally prepared wedding cakes and alcohol (see alcohol policy for rules and regulations)

All prices are subject to change.

Space, Equipment, Services and Fees  (top)

The booking of the Parish Center or the Gallery will be done through the Director of the Parish Center.

The facility use fee is due at the time of booking.

The facility use fee is non refundable.

The facility use fee reserves the facility for 5 hours. Any additional time required will be charged at a fee or $100.00 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.

St. Michael furnishes a dance floor for $100.00 per event. A dance floor is required for any event having dancing. (Applies to Parish Center only)

The rental of any equipment for any event will be billed with the final payment.

This contract applies only to the room or facility being rented. No other facility or rooms are to be used.

Maximum capacity rules will be applied according to the reception type. If the number of guests exceeds the capacity, St. Michael’s reserves the right to cancel the event. No refunds will be given.

Event Cancellation Policy              (top)

St. Michael reserves the right to cancel an event at any time, for noncompliance with any policies listed in this contract. We also reserve to right to cancel the event if the guests are deemed to be creating a disturbance. The event coordinator for that particular event will be responsible for making this decision.

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 5 business days before the event.

Room Set-Up                    (top)

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

Any materials that need to be delivered can be delivered the day before or the day of the event. These times must be scheduled with the Parish Center staff. Any unused materials must be removed at the end of the event unless otherwise approved by the St. Michael Staff. St. Michael’s will not be responsible for any materials provided by the user.

Room set-up requirements must be made in writing by the user and returned to the office of St. Michael Parish Center office at least two weeks prior to the event.

Audiovisual equipment requested in advance can be cancelled with no liability on the part of the User group provided the notice of cancellation is received one full working day prior to the scheduled event.

Changes in room setup or addition of audio-visual equipment to the meeting area on the day of the program will be assessed the appropriate equipment or labor charge.

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

Beverage Policy                   (top)

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

The sale of alcohol at any event is not permitted.

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.

St. Michael Parish Center will provide the bartender. The bartender will notify the user of any guests that need assistance. A beverage charge applies for this service.

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

Prohibited Policies                    (top)

Smoking is not permitted inside any campus facility. Smoking is allowed under the breezeway and in the parking lot.

Firearms are not permitted inside any building at St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church.

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 by their guests on St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Property.

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)

The Parish Center provides linens (limited colors), mirror tiles, glass globes and candles at no extra charge. The User may provide additional decorations.

No items may be attached to the walls 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.

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

Payment Schedule                    (top)

The User Fee for the Parish Center or Gallery is due at the time of the booking.

A 50% non-refundable deposit on the food service 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 Parish Center office to make the payment.

Opening/Closings                    (top)

The operating hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Any Sunday rentals are contingent upon Parish approval.