Father Mel Thompson, assisted by Deacons John Neal and Steve Stemper, officiated at the blessing of the ground where the Adoration Chapel will be built. Father Andrew Kemberling, pastor, missed the celebration to attend the funeral of his brother Conrad in New York.

Parish Leaders pose with Fr. Mel at groundbreaking. L-R: Ed Meintzer, building project manager; Mary Ann McCoy, secretary, Pastoral Council; Don Smith, chair, Finance Council; Steve Corder, chair, fund campaign;Denise Nalen, honorary chair, Irene Lindemer, member Building Committee and Bruce Larson, architect.

 Jane and Jim Davis

Maribeth Hanzlik and Father Mel Thompson

 Irene Lindemer and Nancy Kopp

 Kay Phillipsen and Maria Sorensen