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A History of Saint John of the Cross ChurchWe, the parish family of Saint John of the Cross Parish, are a Catholic Christian Community, dedicated to sharing our faith and deepening our love of the Lord Jesus Christ. Proclaiming God's word through celebration of Mass and the Sacraments is central to our identity. We strive through the ministries of the Church and the gifts of the Holy Spirit, to nurture our faith in prayer, religious education and serving others' needs within and outside our parish family. The following links will take you to excerpts from the chapters of the newly published "History of Saint John of the Cross Church".
Chapter 1: The Beginnings of Religion in Middlebury Chapter 2: Middlebury's Earliest Catholics Chapter 3: Saint John of the Cross Chapter 4: Father John F. Luftus - Middlebury's First Priest Chapter 5: A New Church - A New Beginning Chapter 6: A Succession of Pastors and Priests Chapter 7: Vatican Council II - Decree on the Apostolate of the Laity Chapter 8: Parish Activities and Organizations Chapter 9: Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration - 1964 Chapter 10: Come Alive for '75 Chapter 11: Pope Elevates Pastor to Monsignor Chapter 12: Church Celebratess 85th Anniversary Chapter 13: Recent Years with a View to the Future If you would like a copy, print the order form and mail it, along with your payment to the address on the form. Web site by Web Designers of Middlebury
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