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April 30, 1962
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Fr. Joseph O. Scheer is notified to begin to build a church on nine acres of ground at 4900 Ringer Road. Parish had 125 families; masses were held in the old chapel at Nazareth Convent and the children attended St. Francis of Assisi School. All organizations were formed at this time, with meetings being held in the basement of the rectory at 909 Forder Road. Monsignor Ernest Blankemeier, Chaplain at Notre Dame High School, helped with Sunday Masses. |
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April 28, 1963
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Groundbreaking ceremonies held for the parish plant by Monsignor Mark Ebner, Dean of South County. |
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| September 11, 1964 |
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The Third Order of Franciscan Sisters teach the first day of school. Starting with grades 1 through 5, 99 students and 7 teachers. |
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| November 1964 |
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Dedication ceremonies were held with 600 people in attendance. The parish plant consisted of the chapel and parish office, a school office, convent, 10 classrooms and a cafeteria. |
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| August 1965 |
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Parish boundaries changed and school enrollment totals 303 students in 8 grades including kindergarten. With the arrival of an additional sister, 909 Forder Road became the convent. Father Scheer moves the rectory into two classrooms in the school building. |
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| 1966 |
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Father Donald Dyer becomes the first Associate Pastor. He stayed until 1969 when he was transferred to Immaculate Conception Parish in Union, Missouri. |
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| March 1969 |
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Fr. Patrick Dooley came to the parish replacing Fr. Dyer.
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| 1975 |
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Fr. Dennis Zacheis joins the parish as an Associate Pastor. |
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| March 1976 |
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Fr. Dooley moves to Ireland to retire for a "second" time and Fr. Frey, a retired classmate of Fr. Scheer, becomes available to the parish whenever needed. Monsignor Marchner (retired) also helps with Sunday masses. |
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1977
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The parish community now totals 1,000 families. |
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| 1979 |
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Fr. Zacheis is transferred to St. Mary Magdalen. Fr. Richard Everding joins the parish from St. Gabriels. |
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| 1980-1983 |
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The parish community reached 1,200 families and school enrollment reached 500. There were 24 teachers, a full time PE instructor and a registered nurse. |
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| June 1984 |
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Fr. Xavier Albert, a full time teacher at St. Mary's High School, joins the parish as part-time Associate Pastor. |
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| January 1985 |
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Fr. Mike Campbell replaces Fr. Everding who was transferred to St. Richards parish. |
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| January 1986 |
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Fr. Pat Ryan, the Archdiocese Director of Adult Education, replaces Fr. Albert. |
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| September 1986 |
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Dedication of 20 additional classrooms by Archbishop John May. |
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| January 1987 |
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Fr. Al Knaup replaces Fr. Ryan as full-time Associate Pastor. Fr. Campbell is appointed to the Archdiocesan Vocational Office and part-time Associate. |
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| April 30, 1987 |
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Parish celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a Mass and Reception. |
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June 1987
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Fr. Campbell is assigned to the Vocation Office full time leaving an opening for a part-time Associate Pastor. |
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| January 1988 |
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Fr. Michael Lydon, a teacher at Bishop Dubourg High School, joins the parish as part-time Associate Pastor. |
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| March 1988 |
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Fr. Joe Scheer retires as pastor after 45 years of service to the priesthood. Fr. Gregory Schmidt, who transferred from St. Genevieve, becomes the pastor. |
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January 1990
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Fr. Robert Samson is assigned to Associate Pastor after Fr. Lydon was reassigned in 1989. Fr. Knaup is made Senior Priest in Service. |
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March 1990
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Planning for a new church begins. |
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| January 1991 |
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Construction of new athletic field begins. |
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| September 1991 |
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Groundbreaking for the new church is held. |
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| April 4, 1992 |
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The Annie Heimos athletic fields are dedicated. |
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| May 31, 1992 |
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Corner stone laying for the new church is held. |
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January 30, 1993
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Dedication of the new church is held. |
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| January 5, 1994 |
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Fr. Schmidt leaves on sabbatical and Fr. Samson is named Parish Administrator. |
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| January 30, 1994 |
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Celebration of the 1st anniversary of the New Church. |
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| May, 1994 |
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Father Dennis Stehly assigned as Pastor replacing Father Samson, Parish Administrator. Father Philip Bene assigned as Associated Pastor. |
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| February, 1995 |
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Reverend Mr. Jerry Schuld assigned as permanent deacon. |
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| March, 1997 |
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Ana Casey becomes the first Parish Nurse. |
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| June, 1997 |
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Father Tom Keller assigned Associated Pastor replacing Father Bene, reassigned for further study.
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| August, 1997 |
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Bill Thess, acolyte, assigned to the parish for one year.
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| April, 1999 |
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Tabernacle moved into the main sanctuary after residing in Eucharistic Chapel since new church opening.
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| August, 1999 |
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Over 2,100 parish families
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