In 1948, the Parish of St. John’s stepped out in faith to build what is still today our Sanctuary.
![Father Cander breaks ground for the new church building.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6132796874ee6055404b6a3f/5ae514ec-ce20-4431-bafb-75b953894a9b/Father+Cander+Breaks+Ground.jpg)
Father Cander breaks ground for the new church building.
![Father Cander, M. Tyler and Mr. Woods lay the cornerstone.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6132796874ee6055404b6a3f/4b0e4f8f-883c-40ce-8c09-f3133b87ae39/Laying+the+Cornerstone.jpg)
Father Cander, M. Tyler and Mr. Woods lay the cornerstone.
![December of 1948 the completed Church was dedicated.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6132796874ee6055404b6a3f/17bb5a32-817a-4177-ad40-ae79b9a058a2/Church+Dedication.jpg)
December of 1948 the completed Church was dedicated.
![Members join Father Cander for the dedication.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6132796874ee6055404b6a3f/e3ee919d-5999-4c20-b42c-1174bd46a8e0/Dedication+of+the+new+church.jpg)
Members join Father Cander for the dedication.