Marian Chapel is located in the north wing of the entrance area that was added on to the building in 1989. The chapel is used for weekday celebrations, small weddings and funerals and for devotional services. It seats about 140 people. 26 The tabernacle for the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament is also located here. 27 The flagstones in the courtyard are from the original atrium courtyard leading to the church and were made by men of the parish. The altar for the reservation of the eucharist, originally in the niche in church, was relocated to the courtyard when the tabernacle was placed in the chapel in 1989. 28 The chapel itself was designed by Herbert Beckhard and its furnishings were designed by Robert Rambusch of New York. The doors of the tabernacle, the cross in the sanctuary and the north wall plaque of Mary were all made by Rita Miller, parishioner. The window over the tabernacle was designed and made by Richard E. Hanley. The reconciliation room is also located at the east end of the chapel space.

Shepherd’s Hall, at the entrance to the south end of the building, is the parish social hall and is named for the clergy who have served St. Francis de Sales parish. The hall is also used for meetings and educational purposes and includes a small service kitchen and nursery area. Adjacent to the hall is a bridal room.


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