We wish to thank the Father McGrath Hall

CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION
98 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
WESTPORT, CT 06880-4284
28 October 2001
The 125th Anniversary Mass & Dedication of McGrath Hall
Dear Parish Family of Assumption,
It is my pleasure to express to you, my deep joy and sincerest
gratitude as we celebrate our 125th Anniversary as a parish family within the Diocese of
Bridgeport, and as we gather as well, to bless and dedicate Father Frank C. McGrath Hall.
First, I extend to our beloved Bishop, the Most Reverend William E.
Lori, STD, a warm welcome and thanks for his being with us last evening at the Continental
Manor and now at the celebration of the Eucharist, to lead us in prayer, preach to us, and
to both bless and dedicated our parish hall.
I likewise offer the same sentiments of welcome and thanks to two
of our former Pastors: the Reverend Philip T. Morrissey who provided outstanding pastoral
leadership and service to Assumption from 1974 thru 1993. It is my hope to invite Father
Morrissey back again in the future for the restoration and dedication of the Father Philip T.
Morrissey Gymnasium.
Also, I thank and welcome back the Reverend Frank C. McGrath
who from 1993-1999 provided outstanding pastoral service and leadership to Assumption.
Both Father Morrissey and Father McGrath deserve our praise in the presence of our
Bishop for their hard work and priestly service, as we joyfully gather this day for our 125th.
From Father Patrick Keating in 1876 thru Father Frank C. McGrath
in 1999, the parish has been truly blessed with faithful and dedicated leadership and no
less blessed with religious sisters, deacons as well as thousands of lay women and men,
thousands of families, who have been extraordinarily generous with their gifts, service and
charity. The faith has been passed on generation to generation with grace and precision,
on account of our families, religious and priests.
I close asking our beloved Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ and our
Lady of the Assumption, to watch over you, keep you safe, and one day reward you for
your magnificent and unique good works which have kept our parish alive and well these
past 125 years. May God, who has begun this good work in you, one day bring it to
completion. Congratulations, warm good wishes and may I remain
Sincerely yours in Christ
Rev. Thomas P. Thorne, Pastor
The
Celebration Of the
125th
of
The Church of The
12 Noon Mass
28 October 2001
We wish to thank,
Bishop William E. Lori for gracing us with his presence
Father Philip T. Morrissey 10th Pastor of Assumption Church
Father Frank C. McGrath llth Pastor of Assumption Church
Deacon Chuck Kamper and the Restoration Committee
Deacon John Fay
Betty Remlin and the Heritage Committee
Frank Matto and the Assumption Choir
Soloists Nina DeMasi and Aidan Zoubek
Trumpeters Lee Soper and Richard Clymer
All Parishioners past and present for their generosity, love and support.
Dedication and Blessing
of
Father Frank McGrath Hall
October 28, 2001
We wish to thank the
Father McGrath Hall Renovation Committee
Father Frank C. McGrath
Deacon and Mrs. Chuck Kamper
Pat Sabena-Ahern
Gene Autore
Lucille & John Chacho
Pat Giallanza
Dian Mayo
Betty & Neil Remlin
Cathy Romano
Don Palladino
All are invited to join Bishop Lori in Father McGrath Hall after Mass
for the blessing and dedication, and to share hospitality.
In Gratitude
The historical record of Assumption Parish could not have been
compiled without the generosity of a multitude of volunteers who
researched, gathered, chiseled out and recorded data, artifacts and
photographs. A sincere thank you to all of you from the Heritage
Centennial Committee.
RESEARCH and RETRIEVAL
Anthony Albanese
Kenneth Powers
Mary Grant
Esther Capasse
Philomena Papagno
Cathy Romano
Carey Leonard
Marge DeMace
John Giunta (Cornerstone Opening)
WRITING and EDITING
Kay Sullivan
Dion Mayo
Anthony Albanese
HISTORICAL BOOKLET DESIGN
Betty Remlin
ARTWORK
Victor Dowd
SUPPORT TEAM
JoAnn and Charles French
Ronnie and Bob Estony
Neil Remlin
Assumption Parish 1876-2001