"We sing our Te Deum for the work done for us by pioneers in bygone days. Their labor was in sweat and tears that we might now enjoy the riches. Now the burden has been passed to us and we in turn labor for those who are to follow."
These are the words Father Arthur Avard wrote in celebration of St. Mary's centennial in 1948. I doubt that anyone who served this parish ever thought that this succession of souls in service would be abruptly curtailed by the archdiocese.
Here are 2 photos sent to us by a parishioner, the cover celebrating the parish centennial in 1948 and an introduction written by Father Avard,
More about Father Avard from the St. Mary's parish web site: https://icmary.com/22-pastorate-of-arthur-avard-1936-1952
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