Fourth Church constructed in 1956; dedicated Sept. 9th., 1956

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After the arrival of Father James A. Smith, and now that there was no longer any decision to be made about the brick church, the people were free to give serious consideration to building a place of worship that would suit their needs, and within their means to finance. They had every reason to be cautious in formulating their plans, to be sure that they had a good and wise leader in their Pastor, and that the financial burden they would incur was not going to be one that would overburden them and their families for years. So they planned well, and assured that in Father Smith, they had a man of courage and sound judgment, a de- cision was made to proceed with the project. The firm of M. F. Schur— man was hired to build the present church which is recognized as prac- tical, well built and beautiful.

On September 9th., 1956, the Church was solemnly dedicated by the Most Rev. M. A. MacEachern, Bishop of the Diocese. The celebrant of the Mass was the Pastor, Father Smith, assisted by Father Ken Mac- Millan and Father Francis Bolger. There were 13 priests present in the sanctuary: Rt. Rev. Pat McMahon, Reginald MacDonald, Eugene L. Mur- ray, Urban Gillis, Frank L. Campbell, W. A. Keefe, J. B. Croken, E. J. Dalton, F. J. Corcoron, H. J. Croken, James B. Kelly, Joseph H. LeClair, Charles Cheverie. The sermon, most suitable for the occasion, was deliv- ered by Father Wilfred Keefe, a former Pastor. “May we, then, not only rejoice in this beautiful church, but may we also pray that it will serve this generation and generations yet unborn as a place to adore and serve. May we not only rejoice in the beauty of this external material house of God, but also in the role it will play, in building up and beautifying the spiritual house of God which is in your hearts and souls.”

In the same year on December 2nd., the Stations of the Cross with the indulgences annexed, were erected by Rt. Rev. R. V. MacKenzie.

SO after years of disappointment, financial difficulties and physical discomforts, the people of the Parish can look with justifiable pride, and hearts full of gratitude for this beautiful edifice, the result of their wageous determination to build a fitting Home in which to serve their

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