Pastors throughout the history of the Parish have promoted devotion to Mary. It may be because their main relationship to women has been with their own mothers. The names of both parish churches, meanwhile, remain beacons for women of the equality of their role in the home, society, and spiritual life. It is also a reminder to men of the respect owed to the role of women in their very existence, in the establishment of families, and in the parish community. FUTURE PROSPECTS The future of Immaculate Conception Church, , seems to be quite bright. It is well maintained by the parishioners. The economy of the area has not been threatened by many sudden changes. The threat to the Moss Industry from chemical substitutes and cheaper sea plants is ominous. But Irish Moss as the original and most natural source of carageenan as a food additive should continue to be preferred by health authorities and a discerning public. Calvary Group. Dedicated to deceased pastors. TOURISM INDUSTRY As tourism increases there could be local developments which will assist the community and its churches to remain viable. It could well be that the old church itself would become a focal point of tourism in the area. Many artists have painted it in its peaceful pastoral setting. People interested in church architecture 40