Mr. Speaker.- I would like totake this opportunity to pay tribute to St. Finbars Roman Catholic Church as it marks its 100th anniversary of service to the people of Bath Beach. Brooklyn. on April 26. St. Finbars Church was founded by a group of Irish immigrants to meet their spiritual as well as social needs. However. in the succeeding years. the parish became a haven for Italian immigrants and helped them adjust to their new land by providing not only spiritual. but physical. social. psychological. and community services as well. Throughout its 100 years of existence. St. Finbars Church has always been a respected parish in the area. and a forerunner in many areas of spiritual and social action.
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