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1937

In February of 1937, the Old Morton School building was purchased for $500 and at a cost of $1500 was moved by log rollers to the parish grounds on Michigan Avenue. Renovation of the building began. The eventual cost of this project was $6000. On February 9, the first marriage celebrated was between Ida Prevost and Robert McKenzie. Forty (40) children made up the First Holy Communion class. On June 27 the first Mass in the renovated building was celebrated.

Old Morton School building

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1938

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1939

In April, property was purchased for a new rectory. On August 20 the Pastor moved into the new rectory.  Ninety-six children from St. Christopher's were confirmed on April 30 by the Most Rev. Stephen S. Woznicki. The upper level of the church building was converted into the Convent and School. The church was located in the basement of the building. Three Sisters of St. Joseph came from their Motherhouse in Nazareth on August 27. They were here to prepare for the 80 students who started St. Christopher's school on September 7.

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1941

Fr. Raymond Buhl was named pastor on November 21.

   1941-1945
Fr. Raymond F. Buhl

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1945

Fr. Frederick E. George was named pastor in September

1945-1953
Fr. Frederick E. George

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1950

In June, the ground was broken for a new church/school building.

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1951

In May we moved into the new school building. We had 291 students in eight grades. In Sept. the first Mass was celebrated in the new church. The building was dedicated by the Most Rev. Allen J. Babcock, Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit

New Church and School Building

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1953

Fr. Thomas Curran was named pastor June 26.

1953-1958
Fr. Thomas A. Curran

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1958

Ground was broken for a new convent on July 14 Fr. Paul C. Zelaff was named pastor in September.

1959

1959-1982
Fr. Joseph P. McElgunn

1961

1962

A new addition was made to the convent to accommodate the Sisters of St. Joseph, who had come to teach at Port Huron Catholic High School.

1971

After10 years of fine service in the Blue Water area, Port Huron Catholic High School closed its doors and the teaching Sisters left. A new four car garage was built in November.

1972

The original school was demolished to make room for a future church on this sight.

1979

In May, Fr. Joseph P. Mc Elgunn celebrated 40 years as a priest with a Solemn High Mass and Open House.   This was also the occasion of his twentieth year as pastor of St. Christopher's.

1980

St. Christopher alumni celebrated the school's fortieth anniversary.  St. Christopher has a kindergarten class for the first time.

1982

Fr. Joseph Gagnon was named pastor in October.

1982-1988
Fr. Joseph A. Gagnon

1983

At the parish council meeting in September, the decision to build a new church was made.   In April, Bishop Cooney approved Fr. Gagnon's request for a deacon.  Maurice Varieur was appointed to this position.  His wife, Cecile, became the Pastoral Care Minister for our parish.

1984

In February and March, a drive was held to raise money for a new church.  By the end of the two months, 426 families had agreed to participate with money and pledges totaling $423,355.00.  The decision to close the convent and have future nuns live off campus was made in April.   This was done with the intention for the convent being converted into a rectory and parish office.

1986

In June, a Mass and reception were held in honor of Fr. Gagnon's twenty-fifth anniversary in the priesthood.  He moved into his new residence in July and in August, the new offices opened in the former convent.  The old Rectory was sold for $10,000 and was moved from the property.

On November 15 and 16, we celebrated St. Christopher's Golden Jubilee.  The Parish is made up of 700 families.  The celebration included a dinner-dance at the American Legion, Marysville on Saturday evening and an anniversary Mass on Sunday afternoon, with many area priests and dignitaries in attendance.

1988

Fr. Gagnon left and Fr. H. Thomas Johnson was named pastor in July 1988.

1988-1995
Fr. H. Thomas Johnson

1993

St. Christopher School closed in June because of insufficient enrollment and consequent escalating costs. Children were recommended to attend neighboring Catholic schools.

1994

The Parish now has a membership of 1006 families

1996

Fr. Arthur Baranowski was named Pastor on January 26, 1996.  He is the 8th Pastor to serve at St. Christopher's.