Solar Carport Project
Holy Angels Parish Breaks Ground on Solar Carport Project, Advancing Sustainability and Community Stewardship
On July 14, 2025, Holy Angels Parish in Arcadia marked a significant milestone with the groundbreaking for construction of a solar carport in the parish parking lot. This project will significantly reduce utility costs for the church and parish school, which will increase funds available to support parish ministries and educational programs within the school. Parish leaders and representatives from EMCOR Mesa Energy Systems gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction, which included a blessing of the construction site by Rev. Kevin Rettig.
Designed to enhance energy efficiency and reduce the parish’s carbon footprint, the project includes solar-powered carports and electric vehicle (EV) chargers to meet updated California building requirements. Holy Angels selected ChargePoint as its EV provider and is working closely with EMCOR and Archdiocesan consultant project manager Mike Short to oversee progress and planning.
Bi-weekly coordination meetings and thoughtful scheduling aim to ensure minimal disruption to parish and school activities, with construction mobilization anticipated during summer break. Throughout the project, the parish navigated planning and building approvals with the City of Arcadia, showcasing perseverance and collaborative leadership.
The solar carport project is being funded through money allocated to the parish from parishioner contributions to the Called to Renew Capital Campaign in 2023. As Holy Angels Parish embarks on this next chapter, the solar carport stands as a powerful symbol of faithful stewardship, uniting practical action with a sacred mission in service to future generations.
Church Basement Waterproofing
Update as of April 19, 2024
The waterproofing project for the church basement is nearing completion, and we have made significant progress. The process has included excavating the surrounding soil, restoring the exterior wall integrity, and applying a robust waterproofing sealant. A high-performance underlayment has been installed to ensure maximum protection. Following this, we refilled the soil and cemented the pathway leading to the basement door.
Currently, we are in the process of refurbishing the stucco. The next step will involve reinstating the asphalt we removed during excavation. Additionally, a new water line has been laid out to facilitate the future installation of a drip irrigation system. Finally, we’ll be planting native plants that thrive with minimal watering
Update as of April 15, 2024
We are pleased to share that significant strides have been made in our church basement waterproofing project. The exterior walls have been thoroughly inspected and cleaned, cracks have been filled, a waterproofing coating has been applied, and a high-performance underlayment has been installed.
Inside the basement, we have positioned a sump pump a foot below the floor level. We have also replaced and compacted the soil around the exterior. A concrete walkway leading to the basement door has been constructed. Our immediate next step involves completing the asphalt work. We anticipate the completion of this project within the coming week.
Upon the successful conclusion of the waterproofing project, we will proceed to restore the irrigation system and refurbish the landscaping. We deeply appreciate your patience and support during this period. Thank you.
Thank you for being part of our capital campaign and helping us create a better space for everyone. We look forward to sharing more progress updates soon!
Update as of April 8, 2024
Currently, we are undertaking an extensive exterior waterproofing project. This involves excavating the soil around the foundation to reveal the exterior walls, which we meticulously inspect for any signs of damage, such as cracks or holes. All identified issues are being quickly fixed. Waterproofing the church basement is crucial to safeguard against moisture problems and preserve the building’s structural integrity.
After the repairs, we will apply a waterproof coating to the exterior wall. Additionally, we are installing a sump pump one foot beneath the church basement to effectively manage any excess water in the long term. Once these measures are in place, we will refill the excavated area with soil and restore the landscaping and irrigation systems.
Our goal with this exterior waterproofing is to provide a durable solution that tackles the underlying causes of water infiltration, an issue we have faced for many years. This proactive approach secures the interior spaces and fortifies the church’s foundation against future damage.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused during this process and appreciate your understanding as we take the necessary steps to protect our beloved place of worship.
Update as of March 23, 2024
We have recently signed a contract with Vancrest to waterproof our church basement. The excavation work is scheduled to begin during the week of April 1, 2024. Our goal is to address water infiltration into the basement promptly while minimizing any impact on our services. After years of dealing with this issue, we are finally taking decisive action.
Solar Carport Project:
Update as of April 15, 2024
We have essential updates on the Solar Carport Project. The City of Arcadia has completed its review of our zoning and design plans.
Our initial proposal included two carports: one covering the accessible parking spaces by the Gathering Center and another covering a row of general parking spaces.
City Feedback: According to their planning records, the city indicated that our proposed locations may span two separate lots.
Design Revision: In response, our design team will propose a single, more extended carport covering one row of parking spaces (as shown in the above image). This change ensures the project remains within one lot.
We're working closely with the design team to develop a revised drawing. We'll continue to share updates on the solar project.
Thank you for being part of our capital campaign and helping us create a better space for everyone. We look forward to sharing more progress updates soon!
Update as of April 1, 2024
We have submitted architectural drawings for the solar carport project to the City of Arcadia. Currently, we are awaiting their feedback and comments. EMCOR, our vendor, will soon place orders for solar panels and necessary supplies. Our anticipated start date for construction is June 26, 2024. Once the solar carports are complete, we will proceed with repairing our parking lot. We appreciate your understanding during this process.
Gathering Center Proposal:
We are eagerly awaiting a proposal for the gathering center. Our plans include repairs to the pillars, gutter upgrades, improved lighting, and a fresh coat of paint for the gathering center.
Phone and Internet Upgrades
We have successfully upgraded our phone and Internet systems, and our staff is learning to use the new phone features.
Your continued support ensures that these enhancements will benefit our entire community.
Thank you for being part of our capital campaign and helping us create a better space for everyone. We look forward to sharing more progress updates soon!
We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our Landmark Goal of $2,250,000 thanks to your generous donations! This is an amazing accomplishment for Holy Angels! We are grateful for everyone who has supported our campaign, our ambassadors, and everyone who is making this possible! We would love to have everyone on board. So far, only 222 families have participated. Will you join us today? Your contribution will help us with many projects, such as installing solar carports, fixing the parking lot, and renovating the Gathering Center.
We have finished repairing the School Building Roof.
We have finished painting the School Building
Pictures as of August 11, 2023
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- Solar carport & chargers for electric vehicles
- Parking lot repairs
- Paint and repair the exterior of the school building
- Gathering Center renovation
- Upgrade the phone system
- New carpet in the church
- Waterproof the church basement
- Several repairs that the convent needs (Religious Ed. Building)
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Campaign Prayer
God of love and God of life,
We thank You for your blessings.
Especially the gift of life and the gift of faith.
Father, give us wisdom and courage
and guide us as we call Your family
here in Los Angeles to renewal.
Help us to raise up a new generation of missionary disciples to proclaim the good news of Your mercy and to serve our
brothers and sisters in need.
Fill us with Your Spirit,
that we might call Your sons and daughters
to be priests and deacons and consecrated religious to dedicate their lives to You;
that we might call Your Church to bring healing
to the sick and love to the poor and those in prison; that we might call our young people
to seek Your beautiful plan for their lives.
Father, give us all new excitement to follow Jesus
and to serve You with all our hearts and all our strength. Increase our faith and give us confidence to offer You our gifts, our talents and our treasure —
that we might find our true treasure in heaven with You.
Trusting in the tender love of our Blessed Mother,
Queen of the Angels, we ask all this in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.