New St. Marys Church dedicated

Gibsons

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Archbishop Michael Miller from Vancouver, centre, was on hand last Sunday, March 30, for the dedication of the new St. Marys Catholic Church in Gibsons. See more photos and video in our online galleries at http://www.coastreporter.net

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Through songs, scripture and celebration, the parishioners of St. Marys Catholic Church in Gibsons dedicated their new church building last Sunday morning.

Archbishop Michael Miller from Vancouver was on hand for the dedication mass alongside Father Vincent. The mass brought together the whole congregation, young and old and many invited guests to the new church, which held its first mass in the new building after a 14-month construction phase.

This new church is a living sign of Gods presence in our midst and it is a wonderful sign, Miller said. A place of worship is where a community gathers where the community gathers to celebrate what is most holy. Your parish community has done something extraordinary built a new church in a record time even under budget, which is frankly unbelievable!

You now have a church that will last through your children and your childrens children. It is wonderful, wonderful what you have accomplished.

Since construction started in September of last year, the parishioners have been holding mass in the hall behind the church.

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New St. Marys Church dedicated