()Mli Citriiouc Sli’l"|'l.l;‘l{S lived in Montague and along the Sparrow's Road (Greenfield) as early as the 1850s. The people erected their First church, St. l\’lary's. in 1872 and two years later they

built a parochial house.

Served For most ol-its earlier years by the priest living at Georgetown. St. Mary's

welcomed its first resident pastor in 1950.

In 1972 the old church and rector): both a Full century old, were demolished and a new cluu‘ch-rectory complex was erected in their place. In 1997 a new and separate priest's chvelling was built, leaving the space

ol-the Former one For other parish activities.

The town of Montague is a bustling community, cut in halfby the scenic river of the same name which is busy with fishing and other seagoing boat traffic. Surrounding the town. the parish contains an abundance of Fertile Farm lands, among the best anywhere on the Island.

St. lVlary's, Montague is a lively and growing parish with 420 households as shown by last year's census. The Spirit ofthe Lord continues to animate the people, many of whom are actively involved in the life of the parish. Catechetics. Social justice. Liturgy, Family Life, RClA, Knights ofColumbus. CWL, RENEW, small Faith sharing groups and

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lay pastoral visitation are some ot‘the ministries and committees in which the

parishioners are able to participate.

One of the most prominent parishioners is Hon. l’at Binns. Premier of‘l’rince Edward Island.

Since the late 19805 St. Mary‘s Parish. Montague and St. l’aul‘s l’arish, Sturgeon have

been sharing the same pastor. M n