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CHEYENNE
History of Holy Trinity Church
1957-2000
CHRONICAL

Holy Trinity has seen many changes in its 40 years of existence, especially with Vatican II. Listed by year are some of the highlights of our parish. There are many others as important, but not included on this list.

1957
First Pastor: Msgr. William E. Delaney 1957-1972
First Mass on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1957
Dedicated and Blessed on Tuesday, May 14, 1957 by Bishop Newell
Stations of the Cross
Statues of the Holy Family
First Trustees: Vincent Mulvaney and Walter B. Phelan
HTCCW (then called Altar and Rosary Society - name changed 1970) First President: Mrs. Michael Mollis
1960
CYO
1964
First Mass celebrated in English (first Sunday in Advent)
1966
Parking lot paved - 1972 enlarged
1967
Msgr. Rev. William McCormick in residence 1967-1983
1968
Candleers began
Catechetical Center was built
Parish Council was established - First President Ed Fessler
Fr. Gerald Chleborad assistant pastor 1968-1970
1969
Main Altar was removed from the back wall and placed in the center.
Tabernacle was placed to the left side.
1970
Stained glass windows were installed.
Fr. Thomas Tracey SSC assistant pastor
1972
Pastor: Father Cornelius O’Connor 1972- Died Aug. 1977
Sunday evening devotions
Sr. Josephine Konrad OLVM - 1990
Sr. Rose Zita Rosonke OLVM - 1990
1973
Saturday 5:15 mass began
1975
Shober Organ built by hand by Fr. O’Connor. Ed Schaefer built the cabinet to house the organ.
1976
Church Addition: Reconciliation Room, meeting room, vestibule
1977
Pastor: Father Thomas Fahey Sept. 1977-1990
First Friday Adoration
Convent (now the Youth Center) was completed by volunteers
Remodeling of kitchen in basement
1978
Men’s Association
1979
Sign erected in front of the Church
Risen Christ replaced the Crucified Christ
1981
Purchase of 15 passenger van
Parish Hall was dedicated and renamed “Mother Cabrini”
1982
May 12th - Holy Trinity’s 25th Anniversary
Carillon bells were installed
1983
Fr. Thomas Fahey - Pastor
Msgr. Lawrence Etchingham became Diocese of Cheyenne Chancellor with residence at HT
1984
Senior Breakfast - started by Richard Ames
Scholarship Fund established
Baldwin Organ purchased
Church History Class
Chili Supper
Legion of Mary
Renew -1989
1985
Men’s Association Golf Tournament - to present
1986
Msgr. Frederick Kimmett came out of retirement to assist with Masses
Perpetual Adoration
Altar rails were removed
Bible Study - Fr. Fahey - 1988
Living Stations (6th Grade)
Fr. James Ryan “Finding God in Everything” (from Blue Cloud Abbey, SD)
1987
Kevin Beaton (parishioner) ordained in the Easter Rite in Ohio
1988
Fr. James Doudican’s 40th Anniversary
Msgr. Fred Kimmett 55th Anniversary 1933-1988
“ Operation See” CYO (collect eyeglasses to send overseas)
Fr. Blaise Czaja C.P. Mission
1989
Holy Trinity Manor opened on June 20th, maintained by SCL
Parish Rectory was ready for occupancy in December
Sr. Rose Zita Rosonke OLVM recipient of Certificate in Pastoral Communications
1990
Msgr Kimmett / Fr. Thomas Fahey - Retired
Fr. Thomas Sheridan - Pastor 1990-1993
Trustees: W. L. Uphoff / Leon Goepfert
Mother Cabrini Hall rented out to Senior Citizens Luncheon Program ( left 1996 due to funding)
St. Paul in Pine Bluffs became Mission Parish 1990-1994
Msgr. William Delaney / Msgr. Lawrence Etchingham move into rectory
Srs. Rose Zita and Josephine move to Huntington, IN
Fr. Tom Donaldson CSSR - Mission
1991
Rev. Thomas Sheridan - Pastor
Rev. Robert Siu - Associate
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney in residence
Trustees: W.L. Uphoff / Leon Goepfert -
Sept 1991 Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Caring Ministry began (visiting nursing homes / shut-ins)
Roland Electric Piano purchased
Sound System revamped
“ In Jesus Name Prayer Group” begins (to present)
RCIA (to present)
SHARE Program at Holy Trinity begins (to present)
Parish Mission: Fr. Rick Arkfeld (Oct 1991)
1992
Fr. Thomas Sheridan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Summer Religious Education Classes (1-6) began
Sunday Special RE Classes 1992-1997
Garden Slope landscaped
Purchased 14 passenger van
Lee Nagel - Mini Mission (April 1992) - Sponsored by HTCCW
-The Journey to Truth-
(National renowned speaker; Director of Total Catholic Education for Diocese of Green Bay)
Fr. Desmond McMahon - Mission (Sept 1992)
-Christian Hope and Healing-
Lay Ministry Program: Julie Alles
1993
Rev. Thomas Sheridan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican
Trustee: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Convent remodeled for Youth Center and additional school rooms and garage built
Drew Duncan (parishioner, son of Robert and Elizabeth Duncan) ordained to priesthood November 19, 1993 Mass and Reception
Diocesan Synod
World Youth Day - Denver
Stone Soup Supper and Ministry Fair - March 1993
Lay Ministry Program: Frenchie and Julia Nollette, Mary Ellen Williams
1994
Fr. Gerald Sullivan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican / Fr. Moroney in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Msgr. William Delaney: 50th Anniversary to Priesthood June 3, 1944-1994
Fr. Joseph Moroney: 40th Anniversary to Priesthood
Church walls and ceiling painted
Guest speaker:
Fr. Victor Warkulwiz (Missionaries of the Most Blessed Sacrament-Philadelphia)
-Benefits and Necessity of Perpetual Adoration
Fr. Bernie Weber - Mission
-Basic Gospel Message of Jesus Christ-
1995
Rev. Gerald Sullivan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
James Schumacher - 1st Mass (parishioner, son of James and Margaret Schumacher) Ordained to Priesthood
Fr. Bruce Clapham - 1st Mass
Kitchen Table Gospel begins (1995-1997)
Stations of the Cross Repaired (Jacque Gunderson, Isabelle Hunt, Ann Leininger, Julia and Frenchie Nollette)
Still-Life Stations of the Cross with Youth Group to present
Lights in Church remodeled
Intro to Bio-Spiritual Focusing (1995-1996) Sr. Therese Steiner
-Winning at Parenting…Without Beating Your Kids- video series by Barbara Coloroso
1996
Rev. Gerald Sullivan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Lay Ministry: Sue Mulvaney
Small Christian Communities begin
Girls joining boys as Altar Servers
Holy Trinity Newletter (Quarterly to present)
Liturgy of the Word for Children (11:00 AM Mass)
Church Directory (Oct 1996-1997)
Msgr. Lawrence Etchingham: 40th Anniversary to the Priesthood May 26, 1956-1996
Healing Mass by Deacon Joe Kristufek (sponsored by -In Jesus Name Prayer Group-)
43rd Annual Convention of the Wyoming Council of Catholic Women April 1996
Hosted by HTCCW / St. Mary-s - -Called to be Woman - Called to be Holy-
Fr. Carl Arico Mission
-Taste of Silence: General Introduction to the Christian 4-step Dance of Prayer-
Sponsored by Contemplative Outreach of Wyoming - Centering Prayer / SCC
Perpetual Adoration Chapel celebrates 10th year.
Host / Gift Bearer Program begins (to present)
Springfest held at LCCC
1997
Rev. Gerald Sullivan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Lay Ministry: Dyan and Lara Alloway, Betty Griffith, Marie Hearns, Beverly Johnson, Marie O’Hare
Holy Trinity celebrates 40th Anniversary
Small Christian Community Convocation: Buena Vista Rocky Mountain Region 1997 SCC Celebration - Sr. Therese Steiner
World Youth Day -97-
-Operation Happy Christmas- - Salvation Army
Homeless Collection - Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless
-Lewis in the Evening-: C.S. Lewis Study Group - Jerry Hay (parishioner)
-Stand Against Violence- Display in vestibule
Young Adult Choir begins to present
Liturgy of the Word for Children 5:15 PM begins
Preparing for the 3rd Millennium Celebration begins
-Friends of the Carpenter- July 1997-1998
Our Lady of Peace Shrine - Pine Bluffs (parishioners Ted and Marge Trefren)
1998
Rev. Gerald Sullivan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Blessing of Holy Door - entrance to main body of the church
Senior High Mission Trip: Long Beach, CA - Habitat for Humanity (Youth Group)
Staff project: Habitat for Humanity
Fr. Doudican celebrates 50th Anniversary to Priesthood (June 6, 1948-1998)
Parish Pilgrimage to Torrington: St. Joseph-s Children-s Home / Diocesan Museum
Fr. Carl Arico Mission: Feb 1998 - -A Taste of Silence-
Sending personal greetings to parishioners
-In the News-, birthday, anniversary, get-well, 1st Anniversary of Loss, etc.
Liturgical Minister-s Meeting Night
Comea Night: Holy Trinity parishioners volunteer one night a month to cook / feed at homeless shelter
Lenten Spirituality Day - March 28, 1998
Fr. DeMello video presentation
-Kids Who Care-: Elementary Religious Education students helping the community
-Operation Happy Christmas-
Mass Intention / Calendar of Events printed monthly as bulletin insert
Care Notes in bookrack
-Road Maps for a Spiritual Journey- - Spirituality Center (Jan-April 1998) Sr. Therese Steiner
1999
Rev. Gerald Sullivan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Family Ministry Certificate: Sr. Therese Steiner / Chuck and Kathy Richter
Fr. Sullivan celebrates 40th Anniversary to Priesthood May 23, 1959-1999
-A Year of Service- printed in bulletin - community service article
MOM-s Group begins
Handicap parking signs in lot
-Building Christian Families Group- & 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families (Jan / Feb 1999) - Sr. Therese Steiner
-Listening to Our Families- Survey
Results: Senior Citizen Luncheon, combined with Mass of the Anointing
Catholic Faith Revisited: Wednesday morning adult classes
Liturgy of the Word for Children 9 AM begins
-Messiah- Concert - open to the public
Closed Jubilee Door for Advent-December 24
Food and Clothing Drive for the Homeless
items donated to: Needs, Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless, Catholic Social Services, St. Joseph-s Food Pantry
Shoebox Collection for kids overseas (Bosnia)
Hosted Sacre Coeur Parish of Paris, France
David Zelenka: Ministry of Acolyte
Parish Picnic at Holiday Park
Tree removed in front of church
Holy Oil Ambry - in memory of Ann Larsen
Updated Parish Membership - forms mailed out
STRIDE Learning Center held in RE Center to present
Siding on Rectory replaced
2000
Rev. Gerald Sullivan - Pastor
Msgr. Etchingham / Msgr. Delaney / Fr. Doudican in residence
Trustees: Leon Goepfert / Harry Underwood
Roland Electric Piano purchased
Remodeling of Adoration Chapel and vestibule area
Knights of Columbus / Right to Life Memorial
Sacred Relations Workshop: Raising a Spiritual Family (Sr. Therese Steiner)
David Zelenka - Declared candidacy to the Deaconate - Deacon in June
Blood Drive
Interfaith Hospitality Network: Fr. Sullivan (host homeless families)
Flag pole removed
Mission with Fr. Cedric

Firsts
Eucharistic Ministers: Dale Karl, Jack Katana, Pete Mulvaney, and Bob Peyton

Sisters at HT
1969 (Order of St. Benedict)
Sr. Therese O’Grady
Sr. Marian Bellotti
Sr. Dolora Green
1972 (OLVM)
Sr. Josephine Konrad
Sr. Rose Zita Rosonke
1991 (SCL) to present
Sr. Therese Steiner

HTCCW Presidents:
1957-1958 - Mrs. Michael Mollis
1958-1959 - Mrs. Jerry Meehan
1959-1960 - Mrs. Robert Slames
1960-1961 - Mrs. Robert Crews
1961-1962 - Mrs. R. W. Christensen
1962-1963 - Mrs. Robert Peyton
1963-1964 - Mrs. Leo Meckem
1964-1965 - Mrs. Leo Meckem
1965- 1966 - Mrs. Harry H. Hodgin
1966-1967 - Mrs. Robert Crews
1967-1968 - Mrs. Cecil Byrd
1968-1969 - Mrs. Cecil Byrd
1969 Mrs. Daniel Grego
1969-1971 - Mrs. Roy Reynolds
1971-1972 - Mrs. Dale McAfee
1972-1973 - Mrs. Miriam Pruter
1973-1974 - Ruth Taylor
1974-1975 - Martha Whiting
1975-1976 - Betty Rossiter
1976-1977 - Carol Hogg
1977-1978 - Carol Hogg
1978-1979 - Eileen James
1979-1980 - Eileen James
1980-1981 - Angie Milatzo
1981-1982 - Angie Milatzo
1982-1983 - Betty Rumpf
1983-1984 - Betty Rumpf
1984-1985 - Martie Harbick
1985-1986 - Martie Harbick
1986-1987 - Peg Bathrick
1987-1988 - Peg Bathrick
1988-1989 - Agnes Tlumack
1989-1990 - Betty Griffith
1990-1991 - Betty Griffith
1991-1992 - Marilyn Andera / Alice Moss
1992-1993 - Dorene McIntyre / Patti Escobedo
1993-1994 - Sue Mulvaney
1994-1995 - Sue Mulvaney
1995-1996 - Marilyn Andera / Gloria Ronning
1996-1997 - Eileen James
1997-1998 - Eleanor Lahnert
1998-1999 - Jeanette Underwood
1999-2000 - Jeanette Underwood
2000-2001 - Eileen Smith

Parish Council Presidents
1968 Ed Fesslar
1969 Ed Pivik
1970 Paul Walsh
1971 Ed Pivik
1972 Jack Daley
1973 Jan Peyton
1974 Art LaCroix
1975 Ray Lansing
1976 John Kure
1977 Don Foxhoven
1978 Harry Underwood
1979 Bob Morris
1980 Leo Quinlivan
1981 Joe Vialpando
1982 Bob Kalasinsky / Dan Denning
1983 Dale Karl
1984 Dale Karl
1985 Richard Ames
1986 Anita Karl
1987 Jan Beeken
1988 Mike Bush
1989 George Wagner
1990 Lloyd Hearna
1991 Alan Edwards
1992 Rita Curry
1993 Rita Curry
1994 Karen Sapp
1995 Karen Sapp
1996 Ed Carleo
1997 Ed Carleo
1998 Larry Posey
1999 Ann Enlow
2000 Barbara Dietrich

Trustees:
1957: Vincent Mulvaney / Walter B. Phelan
1962-1964: James Anselmi / Walter Schoeneberg
1965-1971: Walter Schoeneberg / W.L. Uphoff
1972-1986 John B. Daley / W.L. Uphoff
1987-1991 W.L. Uphoff / Leon Goepfert
1992- present Harry Underwood / Leon Goepfert

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