A History of Elmsdale , West, and Brockton , From 1971 to 1973 Rev. Louis Dooley , Rev. Paul Egan and Rev. Arthur O'Shea did a shared ministry, which took in St. Anthony 's Lot 5, St. Mark's Lot 7 and the mission of St. Bernadette's. From 1973 to 1975 Rev. Arthur O'Shea con¬ tinued as pastor of St. Mark's and St. Bernadette's. Rev. Joseph Brazel was pastor from 1975 to 1983. From 1983 to the present day Rev. Lee Gillis , Rev. Danny Wilson, Rev. Frank Cameron , Rev. Keith Kennific and Rev. Brian MacDougall have looked after the needs of the congregations. At the present time St. Mark's, St. Bernadette's and Sacred Heart in Alberton are all under the guid¬ ance of Rev. Brian MacDougall . As far as can be determined there were only a few people that have served as custodians at St. Bernadette's. Charles Griffin was custodian from its begin¬ ning. He always had a supply of kindling and oil at his home for the church. He could be seen going to the church be¬ fore dawn with his wood and oil to make sure the church was warm for the serv¬ ice. In the early 1940s Howard O'Halloran began as custodian and con¬ tinued until his retirement in 1983 when GRAND TEA PARTY •i BI.OO.MIIIXII STATION on WKDNKKDAV, JII.Y 8lh in aid of New Catholic Church la llrwkton. Dork Koad. Last year thin Tea wan a grand financial success. Thin year Waiter aad belter pre¬ parations are being made. The com¬ mittee in charm- are leaving nothing undone to eater to Ike pleasure and enjoyment of Ike general public. Dinner, commencing at twelve o'¬ clock, will be nerved all Ike nfter- neon aad evening... The choicest <>f meats and the daintiest of pastry and luead* will be supplied in abundance. A large force shall he on hand to wail on table. Well-slocked saloons of drinks, smokes, strawberries, ice-cream, ete. Grab Bag Bazaar a feature. flame*. Merry ( Jo Round . Paddle Wheel*. Wheels of Fortune. , Bingo. Hoop-la. Canes, Bottle fiame and Dice. Hear the M.scour be Band of 21 pieces in attendance. Ciood Order prevail* always. Provincial Police on grounds. Parking Space for earn. Como and enjoy yourselves. Meet By flfrdlr W Committee. |25,4i Island Farmer, June 24,1931 239