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THE HISTORY OF SAINT MICHAEL By Peggy Carr & Mary Malouf
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0s and 9 0s: Over the course of our celebration year, we are walking through our history as a church, learning of the people who came before us and who paved the way for the church's current standing. This text records public events in our parish history: ground breakings, dedications of buildings, musical presentations, parish meetings, and so on. For those who have been in our parish for many years, it will trigger personal memories. For those who have recently joined our parish, it is a chance to understand how we have become a flourishing community. Over the next 75 years, we hope to continue to be "an embracing and engaging community of faith living our Baptismal Covenant". To see a digital, mobile-friendly, version of this timeline, visit saintmichael.org/history75.
1980 The Parish Show in January is titled “Bye Bye Bobby”, a farewell tribute to Fr. Estill. In August, the former rector, the Reverend George Kempsell, dies. On September 14, the Reverend Robert Ratelle is instituted as rector of Saint Michael. September 28 is designated “Paul Lindsley Thomas Day” in honor of the choir director’s 20 years of service. In October, Dr. Thomas is named a lay canon by Bishop Davies—the first time such an honor has ever been given to a lay person. Text has been adapted from "Our First 50 years".
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THE ARCHANGEL | Spring 2022
