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St. Michael's history, Our History...
In August 2004, new church was dedicated.
1965 - Fr. J. Gartner
The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" and was the warcry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven againts Satan and his followers. Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief princes", and leaders of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honored and invoked as patron and protector by the Church from the time of the Apostles. Although he is always called "the Archangel," the Greek Fathers and many others place him over all the angels as Prince of the Seraphim. St. Michael is the patron of grocers, mariners, paratroopers, police and sickness. St. Michael's Feast day - September 29th Click here for more information about Saints and Angels
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The
original St. Michaels Church was located at the head of East First
Street, adjacent to the Cotton Belt railroad. The building was dedicated
by bishop Joseph Lynch of the Diocese of Dallas, Ft. Worth in March
of 1917. In 1917 the first pastor, Faher Boniface of Texarkana,
offered mass here once amonth. In 1918 father O'Brien came, still
offering mass only on a weekday. In 1938, Father Rubin was named
pastor of St. Michael. In 1945, Fathers Gilbert and McNamara offered
mass each Sunday. In 1946 Father Leary became pastor of St. Michael
followed by Father Louis Van Dane in 1961 and from 1961 to 1965,
Father Vincent Spina.
In
1964, a church, at 1403 East First, was constructed. The
parish hall and living quarters for the priest were constructed.
In 1973 a catechetical center was added to the hall. It was dedicated
by Bishop Thomas Tschope of the Diocese of Dallas in May 1974.
