Christ Our Hope's new worship area was dedicated Sunday, Aug. 2, at the 10 a.m. liturgy. Monsignor John McDonough, vicar general, was the principal celebrant. He was assisted by Father John Kieran, pastor, and priests of the archdiocese.

Gifts presented at the offertory reflected the extensive involvement of parishioners in making the new facility a reality. Joe and Regina Cumbie brought to the altar a model of the plough used at the groundbreaking. Cassandra and Alexandra Catroppa's offering of the new parish directory represented the parish's growth to over 150 households since its beginning in August, 1984.

Ellen Desmond presented a new altar chalice; David and Jane Goodwin, musical instruments.

With his wife, Madeline, Ron Gauthier presented one of the stained glass hangings he had created for the new building. Mary Kemen, with her husband Bill, brought up one of the banners she has made for the parish.

Ron and Jenny Taylor presented memorabilia gathered by the building committee and Zelma Smith bore the parish scrapbook.

The worship area, consisting of the center wing of the inverted T-shaped building, will seat 300. The extending wings of the building house an administration area, food preparation area and seven classrooms.

The congregation held their first Sunday Masses there July 19. Two Masses will be held each weekend: one on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., the other at 10 a.m. on Sunday.

The church is located at 1786 Wellborn Road, a half-mile south of Redan and one and a half miles north of Covington Highway.