St. Mary of the Rockies

1991 Founding of new Parish:
Father Al Shimalonis, Pastor
Saturday Evening Mass - Deer Park United Methodist Church
Sunday Mass - Camp Santa Maria Purchased rectory on Homestead

1992 Parish purchased land on Crow Hill Moved to Rocky Mtn Bible Center Began building fund drive

1995 Fr Al retired from active ministry
Fr Ernie Bond assigned as new pastor

1996 First Men's Club Meeting
Martha & Mary Guild formed Youth Group formed
Moved Mass to Deer Creek Elementary School Cafeteria Prayer Chain Ministry started Father Al Shimalonis died
Became part of the Northern Region of the Diocese of Colorado Springs

1997 Moved to new rectory on Buggy Whip Various fund raisers
First Friday Mass at Parishioners homes Annual garage sale & Oktoberfest

1998 Ground breaking for new church
Construction begins by parishioners Various fund raisers
Annual Garage Sale & Oktoberfest

1999 Mar 27th First Mass in New Church
April Dedication of Church by Bishop Richard C. Hanifen
Annual Garage Sale, Oktoberfest, &
Various social functions sponsored by
Men's Club and Martha & Mary Guild

2000 Light the New Millennium Campaign Holy Thursday Potluck Seder Supper IE-Meadow Fire
First Vacation Bible Camp
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Annual Garage Sale, Oktoberfest & various social functions

2001 First Taize Prayer Service
Holy Hour of Adoration &
Benediction before weekend Masses Hiring of Cyndi Demers, Administration Assistant Arches and Cross installed
Lights installed illuminating Cross
RCIA Rite of Christian Intiation of Adults Parish Mission "Responding to Conflict as Christians"
Monthly Rosary - Martha & Mary Guild Annual Garage Sale, Oktoberfest & various social functions

2002 Children's Choir was begun
Women's World Day of Prayer
Vacation Bible Camp Bug Safari
Rev. David Whitten Smith - Mission Sr. Peg Maloney, RSM, Mission Adult Retreat
Annual Garage Sale, Oktoberfest, and various social functions

2003 Children's Bell Choir formed
Purchased statues of Our Lady of
Grace and St Joseph holding the Child Jesus Renovation of the Sanctuary
Meditation Area with Votive Candles Stand, relocation of Tabernacle,
Pedestals for the statues, new Ambo
Annual Garage Sale, Oktoberfest and various social functions

2004 Blessing and Rededication of the
Sanctuary by Bishop Michael Sheridan

Abbot Warren
Fr. Bond
Fr. Al

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