Fr. Francis Corcoran carried out the many changes suggested by Vatican II in the document on the Liturgy; for example, the change from Latin to English in liturgical services, say¬ ing Mass facing the people, and readings done by lay people. It was a time of rapid change and some opposed the necessary changes, while others wanted to change as quickly as possible. The essentials, of course, have not changed and the people of the parish are called upon to worship God regularly through offering the Holy Sacrifice of the mass. And with our parish being dedicated to Mary, Star of the Sea, a strong devotion to Our Lady is fostered, which inevitably leads to devotion to her Son, Jesus . In 1967 a number of alterations were made in the sanctuary. The tem¬ porary altar, made so that the priest could face the people, was replaced by a permanent one. The communion rail was taken out and a new floor was put down. The and are fine examples of Father Corcoran's handiwork. He also made several wooden plaques symbolizing the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary which were affixed to the edge of the choir gallery. A shelf was placed between the symbols upon which was placed a statue of the Blessed Virgin. The Parish Council was organized on March 10, 1968. Under many cir¬ cumstance the laity is more aware of both the spiritual and temporal needs of their fellow parishioners than perhaps the priest himself. The Church, through the Parish Councils, is hoping to bridge the gap between the mission of her clergy and that of her laity. Father Corcoran did not have to worry about debt on the parish. Father Leonard Ayers had negotiated the sale of the Parish Hall to the school. This was finalized shortly after Father Corcoran's arrival bringing the church debt to prac¬ tically nil. The parish bought a new organ in 1968 and a sound system was set 19