Primary among those values was the belief in the forceful role the church has in the cohesiveness of a community. St. Mary Gate of Heaven Parish has a long record of community service. It was originally organized to serve the spiritual needs of the Irish and German immigrants living in the area. Following World War I. the church reached out its arms to the influx of Italian families which arrived in the country at that time. The commitment this church made to unifying the many diverse ethnic groups in the community during those days has been carried on throughout the years.
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