By the end of October, 1950, all outstanding bills were paid, and the parish was debt free, a policy that has prevailed through the years.
Over the next five years more land was obtained and plans were made for a rectory. Early in 1955 permission to build was granted, and construction was begun. On June 4, 1958 FatherQUinn moved in to the new parish house.
Ground was broken on October 1965, for the present church building. However the road to completion was not smoothly paved. The first delay came when the steel was no delivered until mid-November. Construction did not begin until December. By spring the architect was concered about the unusual design, and had a fear of collapse. Since Father Quinn was against pillars in the body of the church, a New York architech was consulted and changes were made to the ceciling design and wall supports. This caused a delay until special stell supports could be made. Work resumed in September, 1966, although minor delays continued to plague the contractors.
Finally on April 16, 1967, Bishop Hogan presided at a dedication ceremony and first Mass in the new church. On June 27 without fanfare, the cornerstone was set.
During the summer of 1982 the parking lot was covered in asphalt.
1988 turned out to be a year of change. Father Quinn, the founding pastor, died on September 24, and a newly appointed pastor, Father Paul M.. Robine, arrived on December 14. During the next several months a Parish Council and Finance Council was elected. The Legion of Mary was established. An Adult Choir was formed. The youth group came into being. CCD classes were outgrowing their meeting places. It was becoming apparent that a parish hall was needed. Since Father Quinn had left the parish with over a million dollars, after much discussion, it was decided to build a hall.
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