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Paul masse12/27/2023 The day seems solemn, quiet and peaceful. In September of 1918, Father Marion writes, "Last Sunday and today the autos are stopped by order of the Government in order to save gas. Once a month, the parishioners were asked to drop a nickel into a basket as they left the church to allow the women to purchase sanctuary oil. Having started an Altar Society, the forerunner to today's Women's Guild, the women of the parish lovingly laundered and pressed the altar cloths. Two soldiers were at Mass and contributed a dollar each." In 1917, as the United States entered World War I, Father Marion had celebrated "three marriages and one baptism." On May 12, 1918, Father Marion wrote, "Today's collection was $6.60. In the summer months, when tourists came to the area to avoid the heat of southern cities, the congregation grew so that Father Marion celebrated two Masses each Sunday, and the collections grew from "$2.35-$5.15 to $11.35-$25.35." It was through the generosity of the parishioners who donated "baskets of groceries and pantry things," that the parish was able to survive. Though small in numbers, the congregation had a wealth of spirit, determination, and faith in God and one another. The first Mass was celebrated on August 25, 1912, and attended by almost the entire congregation. Featuring a spire that rose toward the heavens, this little church could seat no more than 50-75 people in its simple wooden pews, had no heat, and only 19 faith-filled and courageous members. On land donated by Samuel Johnston, a Hendersonville merchant, a small white clapboard church was erected on the corner of Seventh Avenue and Church Street. After years of celebrating Mass in private homes whenever a missionary priest from Asheville could arrive, the small Catholic community of Hendersonville would have its own church. Share memories, photos or make a donation online at year is 1912 and amidst these national and international headlines, the small Catholic Parish of Immaculate Conception begins in Hendersonville, North Carolina, with Father Peter Marion as pastor. In recognition of Masser's style, wear your best shorts! Celebration of Life on Thursday at 11 a.m. Visiting on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. If you so desire, donations to Knobby's Kids or P2P (Pathway to Potential-RMHA) would be appreciated. He will be greatly missed by many lifelong friends from numerous hockey and golf leagues throughout Windsor Essex. Coach Paul to many Riverside Rangers throughout the years. Dear brother of Marilyn Masse and brother-in-law to Dave Axford, Mike Axford, Dr. Much loved uncle to Ryan (Kaitlyn) Axford, Madalyn Axford (Noah), Jeffrey (Anne) Gendron, and Jimmy (Amanda) Gendron. Cherished Papa to his five grandchildren, Mia, "Baby Isla", Avery, Richard, and Arthur. Loving father to his three children and their spouses, Cullen and Melissa Masse Brett and Lyndsay Masse Talia and Nathan Wilson. Predeceased by his parents Ronald and Laurette (nee Poupard) Masse sister Cecilia "Cis" Masse sister Arlene Gendron father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert and Jeanne Axford.īeloved husband and best friend of Sharon L. Masse, a dear husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many on Friday, Jat 61 years of age. It is with broken hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Paul R.
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