St. Joseph Church Plans Centennial
On July 17, 1887, Our Lady of the Rosary Church held its first Mass in a tiny chapel in Santa Ana. And next weekend, the parish, rededicated as St. Joseph Church, will celebrate its centennial year, making it the second-oldest parish in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange.
Champagne, cake and Big Band music will be featured at a dinner dance from 6 p.m. to midnight July 17 at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge. A papal blessing and a proclamation from President Reagan will be read by Msgr. Wilbur L. Davis, St. Joseph’s pastor.
A picnic will be held from noon to 5 p.m. July 18 at Cabrillo Park. Archbishop Thomas A. Clavel will preside at Sunday Mass July 19, which will be followed by a reception on the rectory lawn. Entertainment will be provided by Samoan church members and mariachi bands.
The church is at 727 Minter St. in Santa Ana. For more information, call (714) 542-4411.
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