| Back to INDEX | HISTORY SUBMITTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY, INDEX THE BEGINNING—1 End Index THE BEGINNING [1] Extensive residential development in the southwest part of Casper confirmed the need for another parish in Casper, Wyoming. Thus in July 1949, the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Thomas F, O’Reilly, Pastor of St, Anthony’s Church in Casper, acquired ten (10) acres at $1,000.00 per acre from Harry Yesness. The price seemed exorbitant to some at the time. Even after the purchase an offer was made by Mr. Yesness to buy back the ground because of the building “boom” then starting. The acreage was located on the south side of CY Avenue at 20th Street. The purchase of a chapel from the Casper Air Base was arranged at a cost of $17,050.00. On January 13, 1953, the chapel was moved to the parish site and placed over a full basement. The structure was the largest ever moved without a floor in the Casper area. It was indeed an unusual maneuver as it was moved across the Old Fort Casper Bridge. The building was 80 feet long, 40 feet wide and 29 feet high. The steeple, cross and interior work were completed on January 30, 1953. Cost of moving and completing the church was about $65,000.00. Dedication of Our Lady of Fatima Mission was held March 25, 1953, on the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lady. Monsignor O’Reilly was celebrant of the Solemn High Mass, His Excellency, the Most Rev. Hubert M. Newell, D. D., Bishop of the Diocese of Cheyenne, gave the sermon. The chapel was now a mission church served by priests from St. Anthony’s. The first “boundary lines” were: that portion of southwest Casper embracing Westridge, Southridge, Fort Casper, Garden Creek, Sunset and Meadow Acres. Within six years the “boundary lines” included South Poplar Street from West 13th and West, all of West 13th Street from South Poplar and South. FROM A MISSION TO A PARISH-1954 [2] On September 24, 1954, an official proclamation was issued making Our Lady of Fatima a parish church. Also announced at this time was the appointment of Rev. Alphonsus H. Grannan, then pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in Buffalo, Wyoming, as pastor of Our Lady of Fatima parish, effective October 1, 1954. Father Grannan was born in Montgomery, Indiana, and was ordained in 1940. While Father Grannan was assistant pastor at St. Anthony’s of Casper, he had performed the first military wedding at the “Little Chapel of the Sagebrush” at the Casper Air Base. The chapel was moved and now is to be known as Our Lady of Fatima Church. The first rectory was an existing house at 1745 Westridge Drive. The parish listed 98 families at its beginning. The Mass schedule at the start was at 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 A.M. on Sundays and Holy Days with daily Mass being offered at 7:30 A.M. The very first happenings include: a young girl, Donna Jean Stagg, made her first Communion on November 7, 1954; and on December 12, 1954, Donna Kay, infant daughter of the Ed Balbens, was the first child of the parish to be baptized. Under the leadership of Misses Shirley Kercher and Shirley Kobel, a choir was begun to compliment the liturgy of the church. Their efforts were heard at the 1954 Christmas Program and Midnight Mass. Lay trustees, appointed on November 11, 1954, were Lawrence E. Hussion and Casper Rowse. Mr. Hussion headed the drive in 1952 when funds were raised to purchase the chapel now serving Our Lady of Fatima parish. Incorporation date of the parish was December 6, 1954. Officers included: President, Bishop Newell; Vice-President, Msgr. O’Reilly; Secretary, L.E. Hussion; Treasurer, Casper Rowse; and Manager, Father Grannan. ADVANCEMENTS-1955 [3] Already by February of 1955, the parish consisted of 175 families. At this time the parishioners supported the Wyoming Catholic Register one hundred per cent. This was the first time any parish had 100% coverage since the inauguration of the REGISTER in 1952. During the early months of 1955, the immediate needs of the parish were undertaken. After removing the 2 by 4 wooden benches, the sanctuary was extended on the Gospel and Epistle sides; the entire floor was sanded and varnished; window screens put up; new pews and kneeling benches and pads were installed; along with a communion rail that was given by the Willard G. McNamaras. The new baptismal font arrived on January 24, 1955, and a convert, Donald Hall, was the first one to be baptized at the new font. Bishop Hubert M. Newell conducted a formal installation of Rev. Alphonsus H. Grannan as pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Parish on March 6, 1955. The Altar and Rosary Society was formed on March 17, 1955, with recitation of the Rosary led by Father Grannan. The first official meeting was held on March 31. Lunch was served to 31 ladies of the parish. Officers elected at this meeting were: President, Mrs. W.G. McNamara; Vice-President, Mrs. B.A. Schirk; Secretary, Mrs. James M. Huff; and Treasurer, Mrs. Harold Purdy. During these early months, the basement of the church was finished from floor to ceiling by donated labor of the people of Casper; and upon completion provided an excellent meeting place for the parishioners. On May 8, 1955, twenty-nine children received their First Holy Communion. The first wedding held in the Church was that of Helen Ortiz and John L. Sedar on June 25, 1955. By the fall of 1955, most of the immediate physical needs of the parish had been met, and the spiritual needs of the children were of paramount importance. In October, Father Grannan began catechism classes for high school [4] students. In the same month, forty-four grade school children registered for weekly catechism classes. Four ladies instructed these children. They were: Mrs. L.D. Lefevre, Mrs. James H. Herold, Mrs. William A. Muller, and Mrs. James Farmer. A larger and more adequate house was purchased in December, 1955, for use as a rectory. The new rectory was at 1732 Westridge Way and was directly across the highway from the church. It was a most welcome addition to the parish. A most rewarding venture not to be overlooked was the beautification of the grounds that encompass Our Lady of Fatima Church. Seedling trees were planted in abundance and their growth rapidly began to grace the entire grounds. The men of the parish placed a much-needed sidewalk all around the church and blacktopping of a parking area around the church was completed. By the end of this year the parish list had increased to 217 families. ONWARD: 1956 THROUGH 1962 Much happened during these next few years, 1956 The first confirmation class in Our Lady of Fatima Church consisted of twenty-two being confirmed by Bishop Newell on April 8, 1956. One of the highlights of 1956 was the ordination of Father Daniel Colibraro, son of Mrs. Carlo Colibraro of Our Lady of Fatima parish. Father Colibraro was ordained at St. Anthony’s on May 25, and celebrated his First Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church on May 27, 1956. As a means of celebrating the second anniversary of the parish, a Mission was conducted from September through October 1956. The Altar and Rosary Society was extremely active during the year 1956 in that they took as their main project a fall bazaar. It was the plan to continue this bazaar annually each October. [5] An indication of the growth of the parish was that the women of the Altar and Rosary Society held a Newcomers Coffee on December 7, 1956. 1957 In the spring of 1957, Father Grannan suggested to the women that the Altar and Rosary Society circles help beautify the grounds by a “Garden for God”. The area around the parking lot was used for flower gardens and was cared for by circle members. A watering system was installed. A wonderfully shaded and beautiful retreat was thus created for everyone’s pleasure. The little ones were not overlooked as swings and slides were also installed. The final touch for the Garden for God was the placing of a statue of Our Lady of Fatima with the children, Jacinta, Francisco and Lucy, kneeling in front of her, along with statues of two lambs. The dedication of these statues was held on May 31, 1957 with Bishop Newell leading the procession to the garden area. How fortunate the parish felt when on June 1, 1957, Father Phillip Colibraro, the second son of Mrs. Carlo Colibraro, was ordained. Father Phillip Colibraro also celebrated his First Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church. 1958 On January 6, 1958, a group of men from the parish met for the purpose of organizing a men’s club. They choose to become a Holy Name Society. Thereafter, the Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Fatima Parish was formally chartered at a meeting held March 3, 1958. Father Grannan presented the officers: President, James Farmer, Vice-President, Ben Schirk; Secretary, Ron Tideman; Treasurer, John Haass; Marshall, Joe Kasper; and Spiritual Moderator, Father Grannan. The charter members helped with the Bishop’s Fund Campaign and the Parish Support Appeal. They established weekly Bingo games on Monday nights. The immediate project of this group of men was to erect a school and convent. Like all expanding parishes, the need for a parochial school stood first among the “musts”. [6] On July 13, 1958, the ground for the school and convent was blessed. Two days later work started on the convent. The convent was built almost entirely with donated labor consisting of “work parties” working twice weekly, not only the men, but the women and children, along with Father Grannan, made up the “work parties”. By the fall of 1958, 356 families were listed on the parish books. 1959 Work on the convent continued during the months of 1959. The finished convent represented a $70,000.00 building. However, the actual cash expended was only $41,434.35. The difference between these two figures represents the donated help, labor and machinery. Upon completion of the convent, work was started on the school building. In the fall of 1959, Our Lady of Fatima Church received a face lifting. The little white frame building with the blue roof was still picturesque, but there were indications of age. The remodeling consisted of covering the entire structure with a brick veneering, constructing an entryway, and installation of stained glass storm windows. A campanile was also erected. There are three bells in the campanile. The largest bell came from St. Matthews Church in Gillette; the next smaller bell came from the old St. Mary Magdalen Church in Worland; and the Elmer Jansens brought the smallest bell from a ranch in the Big Muddy field in Glenrock. Also in the fall of 1959, the Diocesan Youth held their first meeting in Casper and Our Lady of Fatima parish started a Youth Organization, taking care of the teenage group. Also the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Committee took over the direction of the grade school catechism classes. Growth of the parish was not confined to the buildings during this year as the parish books now listed 410 families. 1960-1962 [7] The school was completed in 1960. However a teaching staff was not available at the time, so the building was utilized for many other functions. During the summer four Victory Knoll Sisters conducted a summer school session for catechism students in the new school building. These same Sisters used the new convent for the first time. On September 29, 1960, Father Patrick McGovern was assigned to Our Lady of Fatima Church as its first assistant pastor. Father McGovern was already well known to the parishioners, as he had assisted with Sunday Masses while Father Grannan was recuperating from an injured hand. In October 1960, construction of a new rectory on the church grounds was begun. In August 1961, the rectory at 1732 Westridge Way was sold; and the unoccupied convent was used as a “temporary rectory”, awaiting completion of the new rectory. Another building was added to “Fatima Village” when a house was purchased and moved to the church grounds. The house was placed over a full basement and the exterior was faced with brick to match the existing buildings on the grounds, thus making the finished “cottage” unrecognizable from the original house as purchased. Sadness engulfed Our Lady of Fatima parish when the assistant pastor, Father Patrick McGovern, was killed in an automobile accident on February 23, 1962 at the age of 31. Father George Tellez became the second assistant at Our Lady of Fatima Church in March 1962. Later that same spring, Father Grannan and Father Tellez moved into the recently completed rectory. The “workers” of the parish did not remain idle. The parish had increased to approximately 500 families and the parish had outgrown the Church. So in [8] 1962, under the supervision of Joe Stasiak, work began on enlarging the Church. The building was lengthened with transepts added to each side; seating capacity was doubled; two new confessionals were added; the sacristies were enlarged; and the auditorium was also enlarged. ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Without the many helping hands and hearts and the material gifts which the parishioners were so generous with, and above all without the prayers and communions offered, this parish could not have met the many goals made, nor could the small Army chapel have become such a lovely building in a few short years. All those who labored, and who gave of their monetary aid and prayers can look with pride on their church that is dedicated to Our Blessed Lady of Fatima. SCHOOL OPENS: 1963-1964 The prayers of the clergy and parishioners were answered when it was announced that Sisters from the Order of St. Benedict would staff Our Lady of Fatima School. Sister Florence, Principal, Sister Mary John, and Sister Edmund, housekeeper soon arrived and took up residence in the convent. The doors of the school opened in September 1963, and 84 students enrolled in grades six, seven, and eight. Assisting the Sisters were two lay extension volunteers, Miss Ann Murray and Miss Sheila Vandercar, and they were the first occupants of Fatima Cottage. This same fall, 350 children enrolled in CCD classes covering the eight elementary grades. Also 70 high school students enrolled in the high school religion classes. A noticeable change this year was the “fall bazaar” became a “summer festival” and was held during July. [9] On October 25, 1963, a meeting was held to discuss the formation of a Home and School Association. In conjunction with this meeting, a Parent-Teacher Club was formed on January 28, 1964. During the fall of 1963, the roads to the rectory and cottage were blacktopped, completing the road system thru the grounds. An outdoor basketball court was added for the use of the students. Plans were formulated during the fall to form neighborhood units, thus uniting neighborhood with the parish. This was to be known as the Contact Couple Program. On January 2, 1964, Joe Kasper and Lorin Lefevre were appointed as the new lay trustees. On February 4, 1964, Father Tellez left Our Lady of Fatima Church for his new assignment. Rev. William Gianola arrived from St. Joseph’s Church in Rawlins and became the third assistant pastor. Time passed quickly, and on May 28, 1964, the first class, consisting of 22 eighth graders, graduated from Our Lady of Fatima School. TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED At 8 P.M. on October 15, 1964, in the Church auditorium, a pictorial and narrative review of the first ten years of Our Lady of Fatima Church was presented to the Altar and Rosary Society. And then on October 18, at the end of 40 Hours Devotion, the same program was given for the entire parish. It was stated at this time “the people and priests have worked hard during the past ten years for the greater honor and glory of God.” There were now three Sunday Masses and three Masses on the Holy Days. HIGHLIGHTS OF 1965 Our Lady of Fatima School was now in its second year. A Silver Tea was held on March 28, 1965, honoring the Sisters of St. Benedict who were staffing the school. [10] Occupying Fatima Cottage at this time were Miss Frances Browning and Miss Mary Ann Scollo, lay extension volunteers. During 1965, the parish societies continued to function, helping in numerous ways to better Our Lady of Fatima Church. Formed during this year was a Parish Executive Board of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. In celebration of the tenth anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s Altar and Rosary Society, Father Grannan gave a brunch on March 21, 1965. Past presidents of the Altar and Rosary Society were honored at this time. A parish open house was held on May 14, 1965, honoring Rev. A.H. Grannan. Father Grannan was celebrating his “Twenty-fifth Anniversary” as a priest. The parishioners made A thousand dollar donation to the seminary burse in Father’s name. It was again time for clerical assignments. On September 16, 1965, Father Gianola was assigned to St. Patrick’s, Casper. The new assistant pastor at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Rev. John Murray, arrived at this same time. ALL’S WELL: 1966-1967 These next years saw the parish continuing to run smoothly. Enrollment in Our Lady of Fatima School was very satisfactory; and it was indeed a pleasure to see the school, convent, and grounds in use. During 1966, a parish coordinating committee was established. Early in 1967, the “Contact Couples” were correlated with the CCD activities. The parish was divided into neighborhood areas with a contact couple in each area. Their purposes included: Welcoming newcomers (there are many transfers, in and out of our parish, of families associated with the petroleum industry); supplying information on parish activities to the Catholics in their area; rendering assistance if needed; and keeping parish census files [11] up to date. A map was placed in the rectory indicating where each family in the parish lives. In August, 1967, Father John Murray left to become editor of the Wyoming Catholic Register. Our Lady of Fatima’s next assistant pastor was Rev. Thomas Sheridan. DISAPPOINTMENT-1968 After much consideration it became evident, due mainly to lack of proper facilities and financial problems that Our Lady of Fatima School would not open for the 1968-69-school term. However, the Sisters of St. Benedict would continue to teach the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes. Graduation of the last class from Our Lady of Fatima School took place on May 23, 1968; and the school closed its doors on May 24, 1968. Sister Edith, Sister Colette, and Sister Cor Marie, Sisters of St. Benedict, arrived to conduct a summer school session and remained at Our Lady of Fatima Parish to conduct CCD classes for the next school term. There were many highlights too during 1968. Among them was the Priests’ Institute held in late August at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. By joint effort on the part of the societies, the results of this Institute were very successful. The parish indebtedness was diminishing and was now standing at between $30,000.00 and $35,000.00. Additional Masses were needed and an evening Sunday Mass was added to the five Sunday Masses already scheduled. A change of assistants was seen in the early fall of 1968, when Father Michael Carr replaced Father Thomas Sheridan. A tremendous undertaking during 1968 was the “Educational Study Census” taken on October 6 by the members of Our Lady of Fatima Church. This was a citywide census with the three parishes in Casper each taking the census covering their own boundary lines, and thus every residence in Casper was contacted. [12] A study of the results of this Census was conducted for the purpose of reassessing Catholic education in Casper. CHANGES-1969 As a result of the study made from the recent Census, the three Casper parishes combined to form a Tri-Parish CCD for junior and high school students, utilizing St. Patrick’s School for classes, and a Tri-Parish Religious Education Board was also formed. Therefore, junior and high school students belonging to Our Lady of Fatima parish now attend weekly CCD classes at the Catholic Education Center. Elementary CCD classes are conducted at Our Lady at Fatima three times a week, using the school building and the church auditorium as classrooms. The elementary grades are completely staffed with volunteer lady teachers from Our Lady of Fatima parish, who so generously give of their time. The Little Sisters of the Poor were offered the use of Our Lady of Fatima’s convent and Fatima Cottage. On June 19, 1969, Mother Rose, Mother Emilie, and Sister Mary Charles arrived in Casper. Soon thereafter, Sister Therese arrived. After extensive changes in the two buildings, which were necessary in order to meet requirements established to care for elderly persons, the Sisters opened the doers and their hearts to the elderly of Wyoming. The first guests at the home were: Frank Lanouette, Frances Schertler, and Mary Wegner. Clerical assignments were announced in August. Father Carr was assigned to St. Anthony’s, Casper, while Father Donn G. Shelly was appointed assistant pastor at Our Lady of Fatima Church. However, before the end of the year, Father Shelly was sent to Cheyenne, leaving Father Grannan without an assistant. The end of 1969 had issued 518 packets of adult envelopes. The parish indebtedness had been reduced to $18,000.00. The middle of December saw the start of a 5:30 P.M. Mass on Saturday. This Mass fulfills one’s obligation to attend Mass on the Sabbath. Since the middle of [13] January 1970, this Saturday evening Mass has become known as the “guitar Mass” and it is well attended by both the youth and adults of the parish. ANNUAL EVENTS: First Communion and Confirmation classes have been held yearly, along with society meetings, the holding of many moneymaking projects, and the hostessing of various events. In particular, exceptionally successful meetings have been hosted at Our Lady of Fatima parish as was indicated by the meeting of the Cheyenne Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, held in April of 1963, and the Casper Deanery meetings of the DCCW held on October 28, 1966, and on September 25, 1968. By tradition, each year on Mother’s Day, the crowning of the Blessed Virgin is held. Annually in March, the Altar and Rosary Society has continued to have a Brunch given by Father Grannan. LOOKING AHEAD: ALL FOR THE GREATER HONOR AND GLORY OF GOD AND THE SALVATION OF SOULS Our Lady of Fatima parish has experienced many changes since its beginning fifteen and a half years ago. The many societies have never failed to function these many years, and their members are constant help to the continued advancement of Our Lady of Fatima Parish. In this year of 1970, Our Lady of Fatima Church remains ever active in all fields of endeavor. Our Lady of Fatima’s parishioners offer grateful thanks to God for the past accomplishments of this parish. We dedicate ourselves to the salvation of our souls and other souls and ask God for His blessing in the years to come. We are morally certain, that in God’s own good plan and with the help of His grace, the blessings that have brought the big happy family of Fatima Parish to this stage of history in material, and especially spiritual [14] development, will continue for many years into the future. May Our Lady of Fatima continue to garner graces and blessings from Her Divine Son upon the “little home away from home” which is Our Lady of Fatima Parish. AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM ***UNED [16] CHARTER MEMBERS: Altar and Rosary Society: Mrs. W.G. McNamara, President; Mrs. B.A. Schirk, Vice-president; Mrs. James M. Huff, Secretary; Mrs. Harold Purdy, Treasurer; and Mmes. Joe Kasper, Paul Kempter, W.J. Goggin; John P. Hunter, Tom Ryan, W.E. Longpre, L.E. Hussion, E.A. Beck, E.M. Hooker, J.H, Farmer, A.J. Tram, W.J. Schirk, Casper Rowse, Joe Faulkner, Don Hall, John A. Fraher, N.P. VanMaren, L.R. Green, C.C. King, P.A. Tescher, L.D. Lefevre, Ken Blower, J.F. Dunn, E.C. Balben, Carlo Colibraro, M.W. Downie, W.C. Miley, Joe McCarthy, D.R. Norcross, John J. Pedry, Colonel E. Blagg, Joe Gilgan, H.S. Bryan, and Houston Williams. Holy Name Society: James Farmer, President; Ben Schirk, Vice-president; Ron Tideman, Secretary; John Haass, Treasurer; Joe Kasper, Marshall; Father Grannan, Spiritual Moderator; and Leo Smith, Dean Owens, Warren Perkins, Richard McClaskey, Clorence Nollette, James Ryan, John Rees, Carl Grieshaber, Douglas Kincaid, Elmer Jansen, Jim Price, Robert A. Meyer, Lin Meese, Dan Norcross, William Svoboda, Wilfred Longpre, E.V. Dobbins, Paul Kempter, Joe Culver, Cecil Ainsworth, Francis Mullin, Leo Hallock, Tom and Dick Kasper, William Muller, James Herold, N.P. VanMaren, Virgil Smith, John Keeley, Philip Peters, Robert D. Meyers, Anthony Kawulok, Ray Bader, Casper Rowse, Everett Beck and L.D. Lefevre. Choir: Miss Shirley Kercher and Miss Shirley Kobel, leaders; and Mrs. Madalain Lynch, Mary Christopher, Tommy Ann Eager, Danice Hooker, Mrs. J.P. Hunter, Mrs. C.L. Dalgarno, Mrs. S.A. Reimers and Sylvia, Peggy Graf, Catherine Graf, Ann Donohue, Pat Kasper, Nancy Gilgan, Stella Howard, Patricia and Dorothy Howard, Evelyn Downie, Donna Stagg, Beverly Janeaux, Connie Dalgarno, Martha Kallerud, Dick Schirk, Vic Poirer, and Barbara McIlroy, organist. [17] PERSONS IN “FIRST” CLASSES: The First Holy Communion Class (May 8, 1955) included: Daniel Crawford, Leo Dunn, John Gilgan, Paul Hunter, Jack Kasper, James LaBerge, Jerry Marburger, Steven VanMaren, John McCarthy, Russell Ruttinger, Larry Slaymaker, Dennis Green, Paul Stapleton, James W. Huff, Larry Culver, David Pedry, Richard Blower, Jerry Jacobs, Keith Norcross, Sandra Balben, Jo Anne Clark, Mary Ellen Haass, Alice Jager, Janice Lewallen, Linda Muller, Rosemary Pearce, Karen Prazak, Sharon Tescher, and Maureen Ahern. The first Confirmation Class (April 8, 1956) included: Brian J. Clare, John W. Dunn, Alvin T. Eager, James R. Farmer, Robert J. Ford, Barbara J. Goulette, LeRoy Green, Bernice A. Hamilton, Janice M. Houck, Mary J. Hurley, Connie J. Kercher, Helen Kinsella, Melvin R. Moen, Jayne Morton, Jan L. Prazak, Russell Ruttinger, Priscilla Schultz, Cary A. Shafsky, Shirley A. Simeone, Cora A. Tescher, Wm. L. Townsend and Patricia Van Horn. The first graduating class of Our Lady of Fatima School (May 28, 1964) included: Linda Bochmann, JaNel Dubsky, Molly Bochmann, Margery Lefevre, Judy Mack, Jane Benes, Constance McCann, Peggy Stasiak, Denise Damme, Denise Fitzsimmons, Christine Sullivan, Dolores Perrett, Veronica Spencer, Patricia Monohan, Ann Whiston, Danny Vogel, Jim Legerski, Mike Snow, David Tokach, James Bush, Mike Fuson, and David Chorney. [18] DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS: The following parishioners provided for the very necessary and essential furnishings and appurtenances for the “chapel” transforming it into a most worthy “House of God” and for other items: Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd N. Hagood—Main Altar Altar and Rosary Sanctuary Group: Mrs. C.J. Carter, Chairman—Magnificent blue and gold drapes in sanctuary Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Blind—Tabernacle Mr. & Mrs. E.E. Allen—Chalice Mr. & Mrs. E.T. Daly—Stations of the Cross Mrs. J.P. Becker & son Ernest—Sanctuary Crucifix Mr. & Mrs. E. Flahe—Spire Cross Mr. & Mrs. Ray Studer—0ur Lady of Fatima Statue Mr. & Mrs. T.J. White—St. Joseph Statue George Kobel—Altar Chimes and Cruets Mr. & Mrs. T.J. O’Leary—Communions Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Kempter—Side Altar Timothy J. O’Leary and Hugh S. Bryan—New coat of paint on rectory at 1745 Westridge Drive Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Gilgan—St. Joseph’s Side Altar Mr. Frank Plemel, father of John P. Hunter of this parish, in memory of the Hunter family—Donated toward the pews Donating toward the pews was Mrs. Carlo Colibraro, sons, Philip, Daniel, and their sister Rose, in memory of their father and husband. S.W. Stewart and George Weber of Weber Floor Covering Company—Donated their labor to lay blue and gold tile flooring in the church Hugh S. Bryan—Made and donated a wooden tabernacle, canopy and three prie dieux [19] Anonymous out-of-town friend of the parish—Donated the statues placed in the Garden for God Mr. & Mrs. Mark (Friday) O’Connell—Were monetarily generous toward all building phases Boatright-Smith—Donated labor and materials over the years for excavations, back filling, grading and graveling in the amount of approximately $50,000.00 The abovementioned are only a few of the many who have donated of their gifts, time, labor or monetary aid during the years.
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