100th Anniversary 1912 - 2012
Our parish celebrated the 100th anniversary of the dedication of our church building in April 2012! Festivities included a special High Mass on April 15, 2012, at 1 p.m. The current Bishop of Yakima Diocese was in attendance, in addition to past bishops and past priests who have served our parish.
Nearly 500 people enjoyed the outdoor ceremony under mostly sunny skies.
Several members of the community helped serve at mass.
The Knights of Columbus provided the Honor Guard for the bishops.
Knights came from St. Joseph Church, St. Mary's Parish in Hood River,
and St. Peter's Parish in The Dalles.
Bishop Tyson blessed the altar with incense as part of the High Mass.
The choir sang a selection of hymns and service music
in English, Spanish, Latin and Greek.
Bishop Tyson confirmed several young men and women as part of the celebration.
The bishops, priests and deacon gather with the Knights.
Clergy from left: Rev. Bill Shaw, Very Rev. Robert Siler, Rev. Felix Rodriguez,
Rev. Richard House, Bishop Joseph Tyson, Bishop William Skylstad, Rev. Alex Trejo,
Rev. Salomon Covarrubias, Rev. Mr. Angel Oriz.