Casper St Patrick 1980-1990

Casper St Patrick 1980-1990
Charlotte Babcock

1. Names of clergy & religious serving during the decade and dates of service:
Pastors:
Rev. Joseph Moroney - Term: June 1, 1977, to June 1, 1980.
Rev. Thomas Sheridan - Term: June 1, 1980, to June 15, 1990.
Rev. Gary Ruzicka - Term: June 15, 1990, to present.
Assistant Pastors:
Rev. Bruce T. Heyvaert - Term: 1984 to December 1985 (left priesthood). Served during summer months at St. Patrick’s before being ordained as Deacon at St. Patrick’s on September 18, 1983. Ordained to Priesthood at St. Patrick’s on January 25, 1984.
Rev. Charles Velasquez - Term: January 6, 1986, to June 15, 1989.
Rev. August Koeune - Term: March 1989, to June 15, 1990.
Deacons:
Rev. Mr. L. T. Carubie - Term: October 14, 1974, to present.
Sisters:
Sr. Louis-Marie Cramer, O.P. - Term: autumn, 1979, to August 1, 1986.
Sr. Helen Goettl, O.S.F. - Term: July 1981, to June 1986.
Sr. Ramona Negrett, O.S.F. - Term: June 1982, to June 30, 1988.

2. Notable accomplishments by lay leaders and parishioners (give dates)
Men’s Club Donations to CCW (now PEP) education program. Money earned from their weekly Bingo Games Trust Fund established and only interest from fund used. Ongoing donation 1980 - $10,500 annually. Today, interest is approximating $13,000 donated quarterly to the Parish.

CCW, Sandra Ball, President, published St. Patrick’s own cookbook under direction of Jeanette Egan in November 1984. $2,000 profit. CCW, Diana Humphreys, President, installed chair lift for handicapped. Dedication and ribbon cutting, December 14, 1986. Cost $3,780.00.

Organization of St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus by Don Stewart, Al Renner, Mike Dever, and James Fuchs in October, 1988.

The published History of the founding and development of St. Patrick’s Church honoring the church’s 25th Anniversary in 1987 written by Charlotte M. Babcock, entitled “The St. Patrick’s Story, 1963-1987.”

Establishment of frame work for Perpetual Adoration by Pamela Bonse with assistance of her mother, Dee Dever, in April 1987. Adoration began on June 22, 1987. At present 85 straight hours, beginning on Monday morning at 9:30 and ending Thursday, 10:00 p.m.

3. Notable accomplishments by the clergy and religious during the decade: (give dates)
Father Thomas Sheridan established Music Ministry, 1980. Also, the Rosary Rally (date unknown), established acolyte program for girls (no date).

Caring Ministry - visitation, communion to sick, shut-ins, and hospital - Deacon Lou.

Reduction of major parish debt, Fr. Gary Ruicks, 1990 to present.

Sabbatical study at International Vatican II Institute, Fr. Sheridan, Menlo Park, CA, from September, 1985 to December, 1985.

Father Sheridan celebrated 25 years in the Priesthood June 7, 1989. Festivities of Mass and reception were held May 24, 1989.

Clergyman of the Month Award was presented to Father Sheridan by the Casper Kiwanis Club, February 1990.

4. Construction - new or remodeling: (give dates)
December 14, 1986 - Completion of installation of chair lift to facilitate access for the handicapped to the basement of church.

July 26, 1984 - Air conditioning installed in the church.

March 1989 - Music Ministry Center in south apse of the church completed and new organ installed.

September 1990 - May 1991 - Successful fund drive which culminated in re-roofing St. Patrick’s School. Donations received from groups and individuals, both Catholic and non-Catholic. Amount received $26,000. Cost of the new roof was $32,000.

5. Land acquisitions: (give dates) None.
6. Lay Trustees and term of service for each: Present Trustees: Tosca Sullivan - Appointed October 31, 1977, to present. Finn McCarthy - Appointed October 25, 1975, to present.

7. Pastor’s overview of the decade:
Over the past decade St. Patrick’s parish grew with the economic “boom” that brought prosperity to the Casper area, only to find itself loosing parishioners as many had to move away looking for work elsewhere. Parish life in terms of ministry to the sick, religious education, liturgical ministry, bible study and lay ministry continued to develop by enabling parishioners to come forward to share their talents and gifts within the context of parish family. During this 10-year period, both religious education to young people and youth ministry continued to grow becoming two of the strongest programs in the parish. Parishioners seemed to find a home at St. Patrick’s and take ownership for the parish and its various facets of ministry. The life of the parish is most visible in the celebration of the Sunday Mass where there is both participation and life. Overall, St. Patrick’s continues to be a young parish with many younger families as well as a community where education and growth in the faith remain priorities as it looks forward to the 21st century.

8. Significant Parish events and programs: (give dates)
Ordinations: Rev. Bruce Heyvaert - January 25, 1984. Rev. Carl Gallinger - November 17, 1989.

Back to INDEX		Casper St Patrick 1980-1990 Charlotte Babcock 1. Names of clergy & religious serving during the decade and dates of service: Pastors: Rev. Joseph Moroney - Term: June 1, 1977, to June 1, 1980. Rev. Thomas Sheridan - Term: June 1, 1980, to June 15, 1990. Rev. Gary Ruzicka - Term: June 15, 1990, to present. Assistant Pastors: Rev. Bruce T. Heyvaert - Term: 1984 to December 1985 (left priesthood). Served during summer months at St. Patrick’s before being ordained as Deacon at St. Patrick’s on September 18, 1983. Ordained to Priesthood at St. Patrick’s on January 25, 1984. Rev. Charles Velasquez - Term: January 6, 1986, to June 15, 1989. Rev. August Koeune - Term: March 1989, to June 15, 1990. Deacons: Rev. Mr. L. T. Carubie - Term: October 14, 1974, to present. Sisters: Sr. Louis-Marie Cramer, O.P. - Term: autumn, 1979, to August 1, 1986. Sr. Helen Goettl, O.S.F. - Term: July 1981, to June 1986. Sr. Ramona Negrett, O.S.F. - Term: June 1982, to June 30, 1988. 2. Notable accomplishments by lay leaders and parishioners (give dates) Men’s Club Donations to CCW (now PEP) education program. Money earned from their weekly Bingo Games Trust Fund established and only interest from fund used. Ongoing donation 1980 - $10,500 annually. Today, interest is approximating $13,000 donated quarterly to the Parish. CCW, Sandra Ball, President, published St. Patrick’s own cookbook under direction of Jeanette Egan in November 1984. $2,000 profit. CCW, Diana Humphreys, President, installed chair lift for handicapped. Dedication and ribbon cutting, December 14, 1986. Cost $3,780.00. Organization of St. Patrick’s Knights of Columbus by Don Stewart, Al Renner, Mike Dever, and James Fuchs in October, 1988. The published History of the founding and development of St. Patrick’s Church honoring the church’s 25th Anniversary in 1987 written by Charlotte M. Babcock, entitled “The St. Patrick’s Story, 1963-1987.” Establishment of frame work for Perpetual Adoration by Pamela Bonse with assistance of her mother, Dee Dever, in April 1987. Adoration began on June 22, 1987. At present 85 straight hours, beginning on Monday morning at 9:30 and ending Thursday, 10:00 p.m. 3. Notable accomplishments by the clergy and religious during the decade: (give dates) Father Thomas Sheridan established Music Ministry, 1980. Also, the Rosary Rally (date unknown), established acolyte program for girls (no date). Caring Ministry - visitation, communion to sick, shut-ins, and hospital - Deacon Lou. Reduction of major parish debt, Fr. Gary Ruicks, 1990 to present. Sabbatical study at International Vatican II Institute, Fr. Sheridan, Menlo Park, CA, from September, 1985 to December, 1985. Father Sheridan celebrated 25 years in the Priesthood June 7, 1989. Festivities of Mass and reception were held May 24, 1989. Clergyman of the Month Award was presented to Father Sheridan by the Casper Kiwanis Club, February 1990. 4. Construction - new or remodeling: (give dates) December 14, 1986 - Completion of installation of chair lift to facilitate access for the handicapped to the basement of church. July 26, 1984 - Air conditioning installed in the church. March 1989 - Music Ministry Center in south apse of the church completed and new organ installed. September 1990 - May 1991 - Successful fund drive which culminated in re-roofing St. Patrick’s School. Donations received from groups and individuals, both Catholic and non-Catholic. Amount received $26,000. Cost of the new roof was $32,000. 5. Land acquisitions: (give dates) None. 6. Lay Trustees and term of service for each: Present Trustees: Tosca Sullivan - Appointed October 31, 1977, to present. Finn McCarthy - Appointed October 25, 1975, to present. 7. Pastor’s overview of the decade: Over the past decade St. Patrick’s parish grew with the economic “boom” that brought prosperity to the Casper area, only to find itself loosing parishioners as many had to move away looking for work elsewhere. Parish life in terms of ministry to the sick, religious education, liturgical ministry, bible study and lay ministry continued to develop by enabling parishioners to come forward to share their talents and gifts within the context of parish family. During this 10-year period, both religious education to young people and youth ministry continued to grow becoming two of the strongest programs in the parish. Parishioners seemed to find a home at St. Patrick’s and take ownership for the parish and its various facets of ministry. The life of the parish is most visible in the celebration of the Sunday Mass where there is both participation and life. Overall, St. Patrick’s continues to be a young parish with many younger families as well as a community where education and growth in the faith remain priorities as it looks forward to the 21st century. 8. Significant Parish events and programs: (give dates) Ordinations: Rev. Bruce Heyvaert - January 25, 1984. Rev. Carl Gallinger - November 17, 1989. Back to Top