1968
Bishop Paul Tanner assigned Fr. John O'Flaherty to build a Catholic Parish west
of the
San Sebastian River.The first masses were held in the flower shop of Mr. & Mrs. Carcaba. A larger
facility
was soon needed.Mr. John Shugart volunteered the use of his Palmer Street warehouse.
1969
The parish was moved to Palmer Street after the building was renovated into a
beautiful church seating 256.With the future already in mind, an additional 5.5 acres of land were purchased
along State Road 16.
1973
Construction on the future church began, providing seating for 340 with
additional seating in the social hall for 200.
On September 30, 1973 the new San Sebastian Church was officially dedicated in a
mass celebrated by Bishop Paul Tanner.
1975
Fr. O'Flaherty announced plans to build a new Rectory within five years.
1976
Three additional lots were purchased on Glimpse of Glory Road bringing the total
property to 14.5 acres.
A small garage was built behind the church for storage.
A platform was added to the sanctuary area for the presidential chair and altar
servers' chairs.
1980
Fr. Doug Reed purchased a double-wide mobile home to serve as a Rectory/Friary
until a home could be built.
1982
The ground-breaking ceremony for the new Rectory was held.
1983
The new Rectory was dedicated on the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the
Church.
2002
Area growth leads to need to enlarge the church.
Committees were formed and an architect, Sr. Barbara Cekosh, was contracted to
draw up plans.
2003
In March the parish joined together for a "Kick-Off Dinner" for our
"Continuing the Vision" New Church Building Campaign.
2005
The ground-breaking ceremony for the new Church was held on August 27, 2005.
2007
September 15, 2007 the
dedication of our new church was celebrated with Bishop Victor Galeone
presiding.
December 2, 2007 the San Sebastian Carillon Gift Shop opened.