St. Francis of Assisi Parish in southeast San Jose s Evergreen Valley, founded in 1993, has completed Phase One of its three- phase building project. Pastor Father John Sandersfeld and his staff have prioritized the building of community among parishioners and are phasing in the material building of parish facilities. The cross was placed on top of the cupola marking visually the first new Catholic church building to be erected in Santa Clara County in more than 20 years. The master plan building design is a pavilion complex that links a diversity of functions into a cohesive whole. The design utilizes the approximately 12-acre hillside by keeping the buildings high on the property in order to get commanding views of the Calaveras Range.
Disabled access is handled by a ramp.
The pavilion complex is further linked by a series of outdoor courtyards and activity areas. The large amount of windows and sliding glass doors are designed to take advantage of the California climate. Mass. Two fountains will be placed in outdoor courtyards as a symbol of Baptism and life. The Gathering Space will function much like the current Mission House several blocks away. The central gathering space coupled with the surrounding multi-use rooms will be able to meet all parish needs.