Many people helped get the church build- ing ready and set the parish off to a strong start. For the first Mass, despite all their work, there wasn't enough time to fasten down the seats. No one complained. During the first Easter celebration, a group of women stayed up until 3 o'clock in the morning on Holy Saturday sewing pinch pleat drapes from donated velvet fabric. The room was dressed properly for this joyous holy day.
Many early parishioners remember the social events with pleasure.
The first penny sale, which became a great tradition in the 1960s and'70s, was organized and held in Blairstown High School in 1946 or 1947. Each of these organizations ran various affairs to support the parish and its growing community. Church members remember the fun they had at the card parties, carnivals and breakfasts that helped raise funds and foster fellowship. Parishioners even traveled to Martins Creek, Pennsylvania, every other week to run a Bingo game and bring the profits back to the parish. The next major accomplishment was building a parish hall.