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church will be a great thing for the commuof the original church 132 years ago. Standing nearby was parishioner Bertha nity and I couldn't be happier." The ceremony included song and ScripPROVINCETOWN - Parishioners from Adams who said, "This parish has been a big St. Peter the Apostle were all smiles during part of my family history. Rebuilding this ture readings as well as a blessing of the site an October 12 groundbreaking ceremony marking another phase in the rebuilding process for their parish. The former house of worship was destroyed in a fire on Jan. 25, 2005. Bishop George W. Coleman was on hand. He joined pastor Father Henry J. Dahl and several visiting priests, along with local politicians and town manager Keith A. Bergman, to mark the event. When the bishop, Father Dahl, Deacon Thomas P. Palanza and building committee member Marilyn Downey buried their symbolic shovels into the ground and tossed dirt into the air there was a loud smattering of applause from excited parishioners who have . ..... ~ _.:'''been attending Masses in the parish hall since y..• the fIre. "This is a wonderful day for our parish," PROVINCETOWN GENESIS - Bishop George W. Coleman, left, takes part in the parishioner Patricia Meads said. "The fIre recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new St. Peter the Apostle Church i.n was devastating to all of us and this is a new Provincetown. With the bishop, are: Marilyn Downey, a member of the building con)beginning." She noted that the ceremony was mittee; Father Henry J. Dahl, pastor; and Deacon Thomas P. Palanza, coordinator being held on the same day as the dedication of the design and structure of the new building. (Anchor/Gordon photo) ANCHOR STAFF
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by Bishop Coleman. A model of the proposed church stood nearby and many flocked to see the design. Father Dahl spoke to the gathering and was pleased so many turned out to share in the event: "This is a historical event for our parish and we're grateful to have Bishop Coleman here with us today. I am excited and thrilled that we are taking this positive step for our parish and I'm thankful that so many could be with us today and share in this momentous time." The new church will have a 400-person capacity and will be approximately 7,000 square feet. It will feature shrines to Santo Christo and St. Peter and plans will incorporate many of the same nautical themed scenes featured in the stained glass lost in the fire. Although most of the windows could not be salvaged, artists will use pictures of them to recreate similar designs. "I'm excited for the people here who can see their church built again," said Deacon Palanza, who is coordinating the design and structure of the new building. "It's a great day and this is an opportunity for us to incorpo-
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Mission Sunday all about people, not geography By DEACON JAMES N.
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NEW BEDFORD-For many people, the word "missions" conjures up thoughts of far-away continents. And in many fi- . nancially comfortable suburban Catholic parishes the "missionary" outreach is handed to a committee -leaving the average man and woman in the pew to think it's not theirs to be concerned about. :'Beyond the diffe.ren~~ qtp~ .. ,JJ"guage,~, culture and natIon, we must re~w~~,,? '. urn.... family," Msgr. John 'ocesan Office of the J. Oliveira, director 0t1h~alJ,~.\ Propagation of the F"t~>!. ti1.,fc.~•.{.r.'hit"~1wr as World Mission Sunday - October 2 .' 1'\"•.)". /.:U -.I
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RENEWED AND REFRESHED - Diocesan priests recently gathefed at La Salette Center for Christian Living in Attleboro for the annual Priests Retreat. This year's five-day event was themed "Return to Me With All Your Heart." Many agreed the retreat provided them with an excellent opportunity to renew their commitment to their ministry and their love of the people they serve. Front, from left: Fathers George C. Bellenoit, Barry W. Wall, Edward E. Correia, Richard R. Gendreau, Thomas C. Lopes, and Henry S. Arruda. Rear: Fathers James H. Morse, Daniel W. Lacroix, Mark R. Hession, John A. Gomes, James W. Fahey, Bishop George W. Coleman, retreat director La Salette Father Mickey Genovese, Fathers Maurice O. Gauvin, Michael R. Nagle, John A. Raposo, Bento R. Fraga, and Tim Goldrick.