History of Church of the Resurrection
1973: June Bishop Sullivan formed our parish.
1973: June Father Jack Schlaf introduced himself to all masses at Blessed Sacrament.
1973: June 23 1st mass as a parish in the Central Catholic cafeteria.
1973: June 30 1st marriage of our parish (at Blessed Sacrament) of Duane Leach and Catherine Krupski.
1973: July 22 1st baptism of our parish of Rebecca Joan Carpenter, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Carpenter.
1973: August 12 acres of land on Cannon Road was purchased.
1973: August Sister Vera and Sister Catherine joined the pastoral team.
1973: September Masses were moved to the "little theater" at Central Catholic
1973: September 8 The first 1st communion class of our parish graduated.
1973: October The first funeral Liturgies for 2 active members of our parish, David Schiley and Elenor Anderson, were held.
1973: November CCD classes for pre-school through junior high were started.
1973: December The 1st Christmas masses as a parish were held at Central Catholic.
1974: February The high school CCD classes were started.
1974: February The building estimate was presented to the parish of $175,000.00.
1974: Easter Ground breaking took place at the sunrise service for our church and rectory.
1974: April 14 The 1st confirmation class graduated.
1974: June The 1st anniversary of our parish was celebrated with an outdoor mass and picnic in Cairo.
1974: September Construction began on our church and rectory.
1974: December 4 The 1st mass was celebrated in the barely covered basement of the new church.
1975: February Fr. Schlaf moved into the new rectory.
1975: Holy Week Easter Masses were celebrated upstairs in the unfinished church.
1975: June Masses were moved into the church basement from Central Catholic.
1975: Summer Sister Rosemary joined our pastoral team.
1975: July 20 Matthew Wayne Manning, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Manning was the 1st baby baptized in the new church.
1975: August Masses began being held upstairs for good.
1975: November 1 Dedication of the church was celebrated with a special mass and reception.
1975: November 1 The 1st confirmation class graduated in our new church.
1975: November 5 The marriage of John Hoes and Becky Lee Kehm was the 1st in our new church.
1976: March 28 The 1st communion class graduated in our new church.
1976: April Judy Mahlock (now Usasz) wins the West Nebraska Register's art contest.
1977: March Fr. Harold Kurtenbach was appointed pastor.
1978: September Sister Celine joined the pastoral team.
1979: October Fr. Kurtenbach and 64 parishioners made a pilgrimage to Des Moines, IA to see Pope John Paul II.
1980: June 3 Tornadoes devastated most of Grand Island, but not our church or rectory.
1983: July Fr. Wiest, Sister Carole and Sister Theresa were assigned here.
1983: August Resurrection celebrated its 10th anniversary.
1984: April Resurrection's basement filled with water.
1985: July Fr. Tom Dillon was appointed pastor.
1990: Fr. Piontowski was assigned as interim pastor.
1990: September Our debt was paid off.
1991: Fr. James Schmitt became our new pastor.
1993: Resurrection celebrated its 20th anniversary.
1994: Spring Resurrection's chapter of the Knights of Columbus was formed.
1996: Resurrection's altar society was formed.
1997: Summer Vacation Bible School was begun.
1998: August 23 Resurrection celebrates its 25th anniversary with a special mass followed by dinner at Westridge Middle School.
2003: July 1 Fr. Jim retired and Fr. Mike came to Resurrection.
2004: June 13 Fr. Mike celebrates 25 years of service.
FUTURE
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Resurrection seeks to live the way of the Gospel as illustrated in what is traditionally known as "The 7 Pillars" of Catholic Social Teaching;
1. The Life and Dignity of the Human Person
2. The Call to Family, Community and Participation
3. Rights and Responsibilities
4. Preferential Option (Commitment) for the Poor and Vulnerable
5. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
The community outreach of Resurrection, as well as the parish global outreach reflects this desire to live the Good News of Jesus.
Examples of community outreach include, among others, participation in:
- local food pantries
- aid to the homeless (Hope Harbor)
- youth ministry involvement in Make a Difference (MAD) Camp
- Young Neighbors In Action
Global Outreach is reflected in Mission Hope - St. Lucia, which seeks to provide healthcare ministry, facility improvements and renovation to the people of the Southern Caribbean.
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