Drexel Hall Rentals
Drexel Hall is located in the Parish Education Center at Saint Maria Goretti and originally served as the school gymnasium. Use of Drexel Hall is primarily reserved for Parish events, however we do offer our space to the broader community for fundraisers, events, etc. when we are able. Due to these limitations, Drexel Hall is only available for rentals on Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00 pm or later, and Sundays after 1pm. We do not offer hourly rentals. Rentals are only accepted 3 months in advance, and inquiries open on the 1st of the month (eg. all December rentals open for booking on September 1). The hall is available to rent from mid-September through May. There is no air conditioning, and so it is not available in the summer. To inquire about renting Drexel Hall, please contact the Saint Maria Goretti Parish Administrative Assistant, Elizabeth Cyron via email at elizabeth.cyron@stmariagoretti.net.
Rental Policy
- Application — All rentals for parishioners, non-parishioners, or organizations require a Short-Term Facility Use Agreement. Rentals are held on courtesy for two weeks from the accepted application date (the date the Short-Term Facility Use Agreement is sent via email), until a signed hard copy of the Short-Term Facility Use Agreement is submitted with proof of liability insurance, and security deposit.
- Cost — The rental fee is $550.00. There is an additional $200.00 cost for use of our Bingo equipment. A $200 security deposit is required at the time of booking. Pending any damages (see below, no. 9) the security deposit will be returned in full at the conclusion of the rental.
- Time — Each rental event is a period of four (4) hours. The rental also includes one (1) hour prior to event for set up and one (1) hour after for cleanup. The earliest starting time is 6:00 pm.
- Capacity — The maximum capacity is 200 people.
- Set-up — Renters may use tables and chairs located in the Shed outside Drexel Hall as part of the $550.00 rental fee. Decorations are limited to tables only. No wall or ceiling decorations are allowed.
- Kitchen Usage — Renters may use the following: coffee pots, coffee urns, refrigerator, freezer and microwave (for warm up only). Only the preparation of cold foods and warm up of precooked hot foods will be allowed.
- Clean-up — The renting party is responsible for cleaning the rental area, putting away tables/chairs used during the event, and disposing of all rubbish in the trash dumpster. The kitchen should be cleaned, including wiping down counters, sinks, microwaves, and other appliances, as well as sweeping floors. Both bathrooms should be wiped with Clorox wipes and all trash emptied. Do not leave excess food, condiments or leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Smoking Policy — Drexel Hall is a non-smoking facility. There is no smoking of any kind (including e-cigarettes and vapes) in the building.
- Damages — The cost of repairs for damages to the facility caused by rentals are deducted from the security deposit. If damages amount to more than the security deposit, the applicant is responsible for all repair costs to SMG Drexel Hall to its original condition.
- Alcoholic Beverage Policy — Saint Maria Goretti Parish does not promote, nor supply the apparatus for consumption of alcoholic beverages. As such, rentals are limited to BYOB only—renters cannot provide alcohol for guests either through direct, or indirect sale (e.g. alcohol cannot be offered as part of an admission ticket). BYOB beverages are restricted to beer and wine only. There is no liquor allowed on the premises. All consumption of alcohol must be done in a responsible manner and adhere to the alcohol consumption laws of Pennsylvania.