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Catholic
13 March 2006
Lisieux, Saskatchewan


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Question

I understand that the settlers never had much money. How did they ever pay for the upkeep of the church building or the minister's salary?

Answer

Life in Lisieux and most parishes centered on the church. The social life of the congregation included drama nights, card parties, and such events as pie sales, bazaars, and basket socials which were used to raise funds necessary to maintain the parish.

These events filled most of the Sunday evenings during the winter months especially the Fowl suppers that were well attended and presently these continue to be well attended by many from neighbouring churches congregations.