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1869

Father Quinn had been born Easter Sunday, 1869.

1874

Our first church property was acquired in Aptos on August 14, 1874, when Claus Spreckels deeded the five acres now used for the cemetery,Resurrection Church and Markey Community Center.

1892

He began his theological training in the fall of 1892 at St Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, and was ordained in the St Vincent Archabbey church five years later.

1898

Another attempt was made to reorganize the school in 1898, but :he attempt failed.

1903

Father Keefer was born in Emsworth November 21, 1903.

Mt.Carmel Parish was established in 1903 in Aptos.

1907

In 1907, the Freehold Real Estate Company, responsible for the sale of lots throughout the developing community, announced in the Brookline Herald that it had reserved several prime lots between Creedmoor and Chelsea (Chelton) Avenues for the establishment of a Roman Catholic church.

1909

May 3, 1909, the diocese bought 12 lots from the West Liberty Development Company.

On September 19, 1909, the cornerstone of the church was laid in a ceremony conducted by Bishop J. F. Regis Canevin.

1910

Easter Sunday, May 27, 1910, the first in Resurrection's history, Father Quinn celebrated the first Mass in the new building with an overflow congregation standing on the sidewalk outside, unable to squeeze in.

1911

A Parish fundraiser on July 4, 1911.

1912

1115 Creedmoor was the rectory and home of Father Quinn until 1912.

1914

Father McMahon was born April 5, 1914, of James A. McMahon and Mary Ann Hallissey in St Lawrence parish in Garfield.

1915

February 18, 1915, Father Quinn acquired the first of four lots which in years to come would be the site of the new church.

1918

School enrollment swelled to 330 children by 1918, and in February of that year the parish bought a brick house at 1113 Creedmoor, next to the soon-to-be-vacated convent and former rectory.

1919

Another new parish, St Bernard, was established August 11, 1919 in Dormont.

The homes to the left are 1113 and 1115 Creedmoor Avenue, shown here in 1919.

In 1919, two lots adjoining the church-school on the upper end of Creedmore were purchased.

1920

The 1920 Resurrection Elementary School Second Grade class photo on the day of their First Holy Communion.

1922

Then, July 24, 1922, Father Quinn purchased a second lot on Chelton Avenue.

1923

Enrollment jumped above the 400 mark in 1923 and the parish hired a contractor to construct another wing on the school, making it U-shaped.

1924

On July 13, 1924, Father Matthews took up a special collection to help achieve this goal.

It measured 45 by 120 feet and lasted until 1924, at which time it was sold by the then pastor (later bishop) Rev.

1925

Although the building was not yet completed, the school opened in September of 1925, consisting of four grades.

1926

In 1926 the parish acquired two more lots across from the school.

1928

Although money and jobs had been in short supply over the previous decade, growth continued with the parish population doubling since 1928.

1938

Father Quinn holds the shovel at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new church on April 25, 1938.

Before work was completed inside the church, the very first mass was celebrated at midnight, Christmas, 1938.

1939

Resurrection Church, photographed in January 1939 prior to the official dedication ceremony the following month.

Finally, the official dedication and first Mass was celebrated February 13, 1939.

The new Church Rectory and Pastor's residence in February 1939.

Hand-painted watercolor cloth sold by the Sisters of Charity as a fundraiser in 1939, purchased by the Mullen family.

1941

The parish community was stunned when, after a decade of dedicated service, Father Cox died suddenly on February 15th, 1941.

1942

Since 1942, the Screaming Eagles of Troop#6 have raised ninety-eight Scouts that have achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle.

1950

The parish continued its growth through the 1950’s and it became clear that there was a need for more school space as well as expanded and modernized living space for the Dominican Sisters.

1951

The Resurrection Athletic Association was formed in 1951, chaired by Mr.

1953

Under his guidance, the building was completed and he celebrated its first Mass on Easter Sunday, 1953.

Many years later, as the parish expanded, the same space became a gymnasium, then was divided into four classrooms (1953), and finally became the site of the grade school learning center, the pre-first grade and a first grade classroom.

1954

On August 7,1954, the Most Reverend Henry J. Grimmelsman, Bishop of the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana, designated this property as a newly created parish: the Church of the Resurrection.

1955

On April 28, 1955, an additional 6 1/2 acres were purchased from Louis Happe.

He immediately launched a very extensive improvement campaign in the summer of 1955 that included repairs and renovations to the school and church.

1957

On January 10,1957, the first kindergarten class was held in the rectory basement.

Construction of a new convent began in May of 1957.

The middle school building, located next to the old building, was completed in time for the beginning of the school year in September, 1957, providing six additional classrooms which were occupied by the 7th and 8th grades.

1958

The Four Principals - Sister Caroline, Sister Maria, Sister Ermanilda and Sister Mary John gather for Resurrection's 50th Anniversary in 1958.

1963

Resurrection School opened its doors in the 1963-64 school year.

1965

About a year after the groundbreaking, the Activities Center was dedicated September 6, 1965, in a ceremony led by Bishop John Wright. (Immediately following the dedication, Bishop Wright flew to Rome for the final session of Vatican II.)

Church of the Resurrection Parish was formed in 1965 by Bishop Leo Byrne to serve the communities in northeast Sedgwick County, including Bel Aire, Kechi, Park City, and northeast Wichita.

In 1965 the school was expanded to include a new Activities building that housed a complete modern gymnasium.

1966

The church and rectory were built and dedicated in 1966.

1970

The Church of the Resurrection began as a faith community on May 8, 1970, when Fr.

Father Keefer retired in June, 1970.

Walter Kenna, MMA, was the church organist for over forty years, beginning in 1970.

1971

One of the most significant developments toward that end was his creation of the Resurrection School Board in 1971.

The "Fun Flair," started by Father McMahon in 1971, became a summertime institution.

1973

In 1973, Monsignor Yeager was forced to relinquish his pastoral responsibilities due to health problems and Father Shevlin returned to Resurrection to serve as pastor.

1974

In 1974 he led a joyous celebration in honor of Resurrection’s 50th Anniversary.

Three members of the parish became "Ministers of the Eucharist" and, later, in 1974, Richard Very was ordained to the diaconate conferring on him certain privileges and duties in administering the sacraments of Baptism, preaching at Mass and officiating at weddings and funerals.

1976

Throughout his tenure, Father Shevlin was aided by a number of devoted priests, including Father William With who joined him in 1976 to help continue the mission of Resurrection.

1980

In 1980, Father Shevlin, was joined by Father Jerome Schmidt, who brought experience, compassion and a special humor to the parish.

It wasn't until 1980 that Father John H. McMahon decided the 2,581-pipe organ was pumping its final notes.

1983

The 1983-84 Ressi Raiders cheerleaders cheered their team to victory time and again.

1985

The Seton Center, which began operation in 1985, sponsors both an Adult Day Care Center and a Child Care Center.

1987

In 1987, four new rooms were added to the school to accommodate continued growth.

1991

Father Ed led the congregation until 1991, followed by the five-year pastorship of Father John Kozar.

1992

In 1992, Monsignor Shevlin retired from active ministry and Monsignor Francis J. Fahy, a former altar boy under Monsignor Shevlin, Monsignor Ronaghan, Father Clancy and Father Sweeney, as well as a Resurrection School Alumnus, was appointed as pastor.

That dream became a reality when Resurrection Catholic School was established in the fall of 1992 offering kindergarten through second grade.

1996

In July, 1996 the old church/gym building was razed to make room for school expansion.

The year 1996 was a sad year for the parish, the Sisters of Charity, and all of the lay teachers who had worked for so long educating the children of Brookline.

1997

Groundbreaking for the new church was on Easter Sunday, the patronal feast of the parish, March 30, 1997.

On August 9, 1997 another new addition to the school was dedicated including new administrative offices, 7 new classrooms, preschool area, and a new gymnasium.

1998

During the summer of 1998, the old church was remodeled to accommodate the expanding school.

1999

In 1999, 2.75 acres were purchased for future growth and expansion.

2000

The 30th annual Fun Flair was held in July 2000.

2002

In 2002, Father Grosko was reassigned to St Agnes Parish and Father Frank A. Mitolo was appointed our seventh pastor.

2003

Groundbreaking, or "wall smashing," dedications for the new "Creedmoor Court" apartments were held October 29, 2003.

2004

On August 7, 2004, Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving to mark our 50th Anniversary of Resurrection Parish.

2009

On May 25, 2009, after ten decades of service to the Brookline community, Resurrection Church celebrated it's 100th Anniversary.

Father Edwin Okey Nwabugwu was assigned to Resurrection July 2009 and served Resurrection for seven years.

2015

Father Frank at the Fun Flair in 2015.

2016

While the parishioners said goodbye with a farewell Mass on July 10, 2016, the Diocese of Pittsburgh did not have to look far for his replacement.

2019

On February 28, 2019, Girls Troop#9006 was formally admitted into the Boy Scouts of America.

2020

On June 13, 2020, page six of the church bulletin contained the following information:

In an unrelated but equally surprising move, A "Mass of Farewell" was held at Our Lady of Loreto Church, one of Resurrection's sister churches, on August 30, 2020.

2022

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