When painting St. Mary Church, it was noticed that the cross on the steeple was badly deteriorated and in need of repair or replacement. It was decided that replacing the cross with a new one was what needed to be done, since the old one had obviously done its duty and was badly damaged.

A new, aluminum cross, modeled after the original, was fabricated by Bobby Kerr, a parishioner, and will replace the present cross when the weather clears. The original cross will be put in our archives and will become part of the display of historical memoriabilia when our museum area is put together.

Many thanks to Richard Davis who has coordinated the project. Thanks also to all who filled out messages for future generations that will be put into a time capsule in the Cross.

The inscription on the new cross reads:

For The Honor And Glory of God
The Church Of The Nativity of Mary
April 2004
Fr. Edward C. Kucera, Jr.

Made by: Bobby Kerr, a parishioner