Parish History of the Church of Our Lady of Peace Pinedale, Wyoming 1980-1990

Pinedale 1980-1990
Our Lady of Peace
Fr. Robert G. Lynch, S.J.

1. Names of clergy & religious serving during the decade and dates of service:

1979 - 1983: Fr. Charles Bartek
1983 - 1984: Fr. MacLellan
1984 - 1987: Fr. Fred Wendel
1987 - 1989: Fr. William Caspers
1989 - present: Fr. Robert G. Lynch, S.J.

2. Notable accomplishments by lay leaders and parishioners: (give dates)

Lay Ministry: 1989 - Kay Buston, Barbara Lauger and Marlene Caton, Pinedale. Rose Dickie and Dorothy Marinicic, Big Piney. (The groups that began the Lay Ministry Program in 1989 have graduated.)
1990 - Karmen Marincic, Jill Tegeler and Kathy Larson, Pinedale.

Diocesan Pastoral Council: Sept. 1988 - Marlene Caton, Rock Springs Deanery. Dec. 1990 - Marlene Caton, Secretary DPC.
Dec. 1991 - Marlene Caton elected Secretary DPC.

Local School Board: Bernie Gosar elected to School Board. Jay Majhanovich elected to School Board.

Director of Religious Education: Marlene Caton - 1987 - 1990. Bernie Majhanovich - 1990. Kathy Larson - 1990 (high school).

3. Notable accomplishments by the clergy and religious during the decade: (give dates)

1987 - Fr. Fred Wendel in charge of Liturgy for Centennial Celebration in Casper (August).

1989 - Fr. Robert G. Lynch - Diocesan Board of Education.

4. Construction - new or remodeling: (give dates)

Pledge campaign for CCD addition was begun in 1990. The building was started in 1991.

5. Land acquisitions: (give dates)

None.

6. Lay Trustees and term of service for each:

St. Anne’s, Big Piney: 1980-1990--Richard Chandler and Robert Linn.
Our Lady of Peace, Pinedale: 1980-1990--Anton Gosar. 1980-1986--Ivan Sheffy. 1986-1988--Gene Bidon. 1988-1990--Carl Winters.

7. Pastor’s overview of the decade:

I have been at this parish only since May of 1989, so most of the events of the decade occurred before my arrival.

Probably the major event, in terms of impact on the parish, was the transfer of care for St. Christopher’s, Eden, from Sts. Cyril & Methodius in Rock Springs, to Our Lady of Peace, in 1983.

The Special DeSmet Mass on July 4, 1990, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Mass in Wyoming Territory, was probably the event that generated the most public attention.

8. Significant Parish events and programs: (give dates)

1983 - Transfer of St. Christopher’s Mission at Eden from Sts. Cyril & Methodius of Rock Springs to Our Lady of Peace of Pinedale.

1985-1989 - Fundraisers held at Stockman Restaurant.

1984-1987 - Renew Program held in all three parishes.

1987-1989 - DeSales Program held in all three parishes.

1989 - Vandalism of Tabernacle at St. Anne’s in Big Piney.

1990 - Bar-B-Q held at Stockmen’s after the 150 year celebration at the DeSmet Monument

Back to INDEX		Pinedale 1980-1990 Our Lady of Peace Fr. Robert G. Lynch, S.J. 1. Names of clergy & religious serving during the decade and dates of service: 1979 - 1983: Fr. Charles Bartek 1983 - 1984: Fr. MacLellan 1984 - 1987: Fr. Fred Wendel 1987 - 1989: Fr. William Caspers 1989 - present: Fr. Robert G. Lynch, S.J. 2. Notable accomplishments by lay leaders and parishioners: (give dates) Lay Ministry: 1989 - Kay Buston, Barbara Lauger and Marlene Caton, Pinedale. Rose Dickie and Dorothy Marinicic, Big Piney. (The groups that began the Lay Ministry Program in 1989 have graduated.) 1990 - Karmen Marincic, Jill Tegeler and Kathy Larson, Pinedale. Diocesan Pastoral Council: Sept. 1988 - Marlene Caton, Rock Springs Deanery. Dec. 1990 - Marlene Caton, Secretary DPC. Dec. 1991 - Marlene Caton elected Secretary DPC. Local School Board: Bernie Gosar elected to School Board. Jay Majhanovich elected to School Board. Director of Religious Education: Marlene Caton - 1987 - 1990. Bernie Majhanovich - 1990. Kathy Larson - 1990 (high school). 3. Notable accomplishments by the clergy and religious during the decade: (give dates) 1987 - Fr. Fred Wendel in charge of Liturgy for Centennial Celebration in Casper (August). 1989 - Fr. Robert G. Lynch - Diocesan Board of Education. 4. Construction - new or remodeling: (give dates) Pledge campaign for CCD addition was begun in 1990. The building was started in 1991. 5. Land acquisitions: (give dates) None. 6. Lay Trustees and term of service for each: St. Anne’s, Big Piney: 1980-1990--Richard Chandler and Robert Linn. Our Lady of Peace, Pinedale: 1980-1990--Anton Gosar. 1980-1986--Ivan Sheffy. 1986-1988--Gene Bidon. 1988-1990--Carl Winters. 7. Pastor’s overview of the decade: I have been at this parish only since May of 1989, so most of the events of the decade occurred before my arrival. Probably the major event, in terms of impact on the parish, was the transfer of care for St. Christopher’s, Eden, from Sts. Cyril & Methodius in Rock Springs, to Our Lady of Peace, in 1983. The Special DeSmet Mass on July 4, 1990, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first Mass in Wyoming Territory, was probably the event that generated the most public attention. 8. Significant Parish events and programs: (give dates) 1983 - Transfer of St. Christopher’s Mission at Eden from Sts. Cyril & Methodius of Rock Springs to Our Lady of Peace of Pinedale. 1985-1989 - Fundraisers held at Stockman Restaurant. 1984-1987 - Renew Program held in all three parishes. 1987-1989 - DeSales Program held in all three parishes. 1989 - Vandalism of Tabernacle at St. Anne’s in Big Piney. 1990 - Bar-B-Q held at Stockmen’s after the 150 year celebration at the DeSmet Monument Back to Top