A History of St. Rita Parish - (Landmarks) by St Rita Parish Centennial Committee & St Rita's Catholic Church (Paperback)
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- A Century of FaithThe first Mass was offered for what would eventually be known as St. Rita Church in the humblest of places, a cobbler's shop on East Custis Avenue in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.
- About the Author: This book was authored by members of the St. Rita History Book Subcommittee, part of the St. Rita Centennial Committee, which was chaired by Deacon Stephen Dixon.
- 160 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: Landmarks
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A Century of Faith
The first Mass was offered for what would eventually be known as St. Rita Church in the humblest of places, a cobbler's shop on East Custis Avenue in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. The ladies of the yet-to-be-established parish provided its name--St. Rita of Cascia is the patron of impossible causes. The first small church was built on Hickory Street in Mt. Ida and a parish was founded on September 21, 1924. Through depression, war and post-war growth, political and social change and into a new millennium St. Rita Church has grown under its namesake's patronage. A beautiful new church was built in 1949 and a school was founded in 1952. The St Rita Centennial Committee tells the stories of a century of community.
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A Century of Faith
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This book was authored by members of the St. Rita History Book Subcommittee, part of the St. Rita Centennial Committee, which was chaired by Deacon Stephen Dixon. The members of the subcommittee included Josh Bowman, Danny Ciatti, Sarah Grenier, Walt Hudson, and David Sullivan.Shipping details
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