On October 26, 1980, a small group of parishioners gathered in the gymnasium of Smoky Hill High School to seal their Parish Covenant with God in a day long celebration. This unique project, the idea of founding pastor Father Robert Syrianey, began nine months previous under the direction of one parishioner. A corp of key people started a series of individual visits to 130 parish families. Out of these interviews grew a list of common concerns and goals. Then, over 300 parishioners participated in a series of three parish meetings, where these goals for the future were more clearly identified.

"Covenant Sunday" services included the signing by each parishioner of the covenant, concluding with the offering of the signed document as a burnt offering to God. Shortly thereafter, groundbreaking took place in a barren field on top of a hill near Floyd Avenue and Tower Road.

Below is a small photo essay of our original parish buildings being constructed. Please contact us if you have questions about any of the pictures, or have some "history" of St. Michael's that you would like to share with us!

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