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| On Sunday, July 11 a liturgy and parish social welcomed our present pastor, Fr. Dale Staysniak and Fr. John Chelebo, associate pastor, as they assumed the pastoral care to the 3,400 families of the "parish on the hill." In February 1994 we received the sad news that our first founding pastor, Fr. Jeremy Fischer, O.F.M. had passed away. In August 1995, through the generosity of the Senior Citizen Group, the parish received the donation of the inspiring and harmonious electronic carillon bells. They arrived in time for the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the "new" church. |
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| The transition from Franciscan leadership to diocesan clergy is a major challenge for a parish. Fr. Dale, being aware of this, has worked to ensure a harmonious adjustment. In order to accomplish this goal, the Parish Council was reestablished and the search for a new identity resulted in the writing of the Parish Mission Statement in April 1996. Serving with Fr. Dale as associate pastors have been Fr. John Chlebo, Fr. Bob Burge and currently Fr. Bill Bouball. To assist in the mission of the parish, lay and religious personnel are serving in various ministries. |
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