About,St. Francis de Sales Parish, Muskegon, Michigan, USA,Parish

Our Parish - About Us - Chronology - 1971 to 1980

1971, Jan.
Beginning of Friday evening Masses concelebrated by Fathers Leo Rosloniec and Donald Downer

1971, Sept.
St. Francis De Sales School re-opens as one of the Muskegon Consolidated Catholic Elementary Schools

1972, Feb.
Parish embarks on Immediate Action Fund Drive to raise $200,000 to meet pressing financial needs

1973, Jan.
Lay ministers of Communion first initiated in parish, at beginning reserved only to laymen

1973, April
First evening funeral Mass offered for John Reardon, Sr.

1973, May 7
American Institute of Architects selects church for its Honors Award

1973, Sept.
Christian Social Service Commission added to parish governance

1975, Lent
Incorporation of Baptism within Eucharistic celebration; first communal celebration of Sacrament of the Sick

1975, June
Family Life Commission and Religious Education Commission added to parish governance

1975, 1980
Parish sponsors Vietnamese families

1976, Advent
First communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

1977, Oct.
Lay reception of Eucharist under both species begun

1979, Oct.
Inauguration of neighborhood coordinators organization

1979, Nov.
Former church-hall renamed Wilma Hall to honor Sr. Wilma, OSF

1980, April
Parish council formulates first parish Mission Statement