About Us

The parish was founded in June 1967 by Archbishop Philip Pocock. Mass was celebrated by Father Christopher Bennett, the founding pastor, every week in St. Alfred's elementary school. Originally, the parish was to be called Saint Alfred's Parish, but in February 1969 Father Bennett petitioned to have the parish name be changed to Saints Martha and Mary and it was subsequently approved by Archbishop Pocock.

 

In April of 1969, a structure was completed; a structure that would have various functions. During the weekends, it would serve as a place of worship, and during the week, it could be used as a hall. It was consecrated by Archbishop Pocock.

 

The needs of the community outgrew this multi-functional building so on the 13th of September, 1983, it was was demolished. Of the original church, the Knights of Columbus hall and the chapel remain today.

 

On October 9th, 1983 construction on the current building began. It was completed in December 1984 and was dedicated by Cardinal Gerald Carter on the 25th of May, 1985.

 

This is one of the rare pictures of the origoinal church: