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Monsignor William Barry, Pastor of St. Patrick's Church, announces plans to construct a mission church at the corner of 86th St. and Byron Avenue.
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Construction of St. Joseph's Church was completed. On February 1,1942 the first Mass was offered. This mission church was built by Monsignor Barry and dedicated to St. Joseph, Patron Saint of our Mother Church, by the Most Reverend Joseph P. Hurley, D.D. The patronage of St. Joseph's was made by a parishioner who had attributed his liberation from the Nazi concentration camp at Dachau in Germany, to the intercession of the Saint.
The first St. Joseph's Women's Club was started with 10 members. They held their meetings in the Rectory. Membership has increased throughout the years. The Women's Club today boasts over 100 members.
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On November 1, St, Joseph's becomes an independent parish and Monsignor George T. Rockett was appointed first pastor.
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St. Joseph's Rectory was built directly across the street from the Church. The Rectory is able to comfortably house three priests. It is equipped with dining facilities, a common room, office space, and includes a panoramic view of the Intercoastal Waterway.
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Despite heavy rain and blustery winds, more than 1,000 persons crowd into and around St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Sunday, February 28th, 1954, to hear Bishop Fulton J. Sheen at the 11 am Mass.
Parish purchases Poolside Manor Apartments to be used as a school.
The Women's Club adds a boutique to include hand-made items which are made on Wednesdays during the Club's Workshop.
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On September 8, St. Joseph's School opens for the first time. The school starts with 173 children. Kindergarten through Grade Six. There were six classrooms and a cafeteria and the school was administered by the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
On March 19th, an addition to the first church was completed and blessed on this, the Feast of St. Joseph. An additional 256 seats are provided in the church as well as new marble altars and marble wainscoting. The facade is enlarged and the structure air-conditioned.
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On April 15, Bishop Coleman Carroll blesses St. Joseph's School.
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The Women's and Mothers Clubs of St. Joseph's holds a joint "Day Around Miami Beach" Gala luncheon and fashion show on February 1, at the Fontainebleau Hotel. Proceeds are donated to the library fund at the school.
A library is added to St. Joseph's school.
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A new, fully equipped, art room is added to St. Joseph's School. "Artistic talents of the students can be encouraged and developed here", said Sister Colette, Principal of
St. Joseph's. Students are taught by five sisters of the St. Dominic Order of Preachers and six lay teachers.
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After 21 years of service as pastor in St. Joseph's parish, Monsignor Rockett is named pastor emeritus in 1968 and Monsignor Joseph O'Shea is appointed as the second pastor of St. Joseph's Parish.
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St. Joseph's Kindergarten class was closed.
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The C.C.D. program of religious education for public school children is started.
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Under the direction of Monsignor Joseph O'Shea, a multi-purpose center complete with professional stages and lighting is completed in November. The building, designed by Miami architect, Murray Blair Wright was completed at a cost of $ 360,000. Dedication ceremony includes a mid-December parish dinner and an appearance by film star Gordon MacRae. Other events include the Broadway musical "Guys and Dolls" staged by Monsignor Pace High School Drama Club.
On Wednesday, February 11, Sid Caesar and Kathryn Grayson perform between 9 and 10:30 pm at the new multi-purpose center. Dancing precedes and follows the show.
In September, Mrs. Shirley Bara was appointed Principal to St. Joseph's School.
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Reverend Noel Bennett is appointed as the third pastor of St. Joseph's Church. Msgr. O'Shea is later assigned to build Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Boca Raton, where he stays on as Pastor. |
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The Dominican Sisters left St. Joseph's since most had reached retirement age.
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Construction of the Rosary Chapel began. The Theatine Sisters joined St. Joseph's School.
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On January 23, St. Joseph's School is accredited for the first time by the Catholic Conference of Florida and the State of Florida.
The Rosary Chapel was completed in August and subsequently dedicated to our Lady of the Holy Rosary by Archbishop Edward A. MacCarthy on the Feast of the Holy Rosary, October 7.
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Miss Rita Grannen joins the staff of St. Joseph's School as Principal.
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St. Joseph's Parish provided the land for the construction of Stella Maris House, an elderly living facility.
Construction of Stella Maris residence is initiated. Inspiration for this facility was made by Mr. Michael Stanco, longtime parishioner. This facility will house elderly population of our parish.
In September, St. Joseph's Kindergarten class was re-instated.
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Stella Maris was opened on July 15.
A troupe of professional Filipino (Maranaw) models presented an extravaganza of fashion, music, and dancing at St. Joseph's Parish Hall. The group, which has performed in Italy and France, traced the different styles of cultural dress back to the early history of Filipino society up to the present day. The presentation was showcased with music, lights and special effects. They were brought to St. Joseph's through the auspices of parishioner, Rhodora Pelobello.
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Work is begun on a new school building. This structure will house four new classrooms, grades five through eight, and bathroom facilities. A computer lab is installed and equipped with IBM equipment. Each of the new classrooms has a capacity of 35 students and is equipped with a television and videocassette recorder.
On September 11, His Holiness Pope John Paul II comes to Miami on a pastoral visit. St. Joseph's Pastor, Noel Bennett, coordinates transportation to the concelebrated outdoor Mass offered at Florida International University, Tamiami Park.
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In October, the first pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Yugoslavia originated from St. Joseph's Parish, with 19 pilgrims.
In July, an addition to St. Joseph's School was completed. This building now houses grades five through eight and provides room for a well-equipped computer lab and Pre-Kindergarten at the old school.
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In October, the second pilgrimage to Medjugorje, Yugoslavia was attended by 53 St. Joseph's pilgrims.
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Fundraiser is started for the expansion of the new building at St. Joseph's School.
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On March 18th, concelebrated Mass with Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy as principal celebrant, kicks-off Jubilee celebrations at St. Joseph's Parish. Mass is offered on the Vigil of the feast of the Parish's Patron, Saint Joseph, at 7:30 pm. Reception for all parishioners held at Parish Hall.
On March 28, Jubilee festivities continue at 8 pm with a Gala Dinner-Dance held at the Doral Ocean Beach Resort on Miami Beach.
Expansion project of new school building is slated to start in the Spring. |
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