1863
One-half acre of land is purchased (present church grounds) but lost shortly thereafter through foreclosure. A smaller lot on the corner of Elm and Delaware is then purchased. Rev Clark is Pastor from 1863 – 1865
1865
The Delaware lot proves too small and so with the kind help of Mr. Andrew Shaw the lot is exchanged for the former plot.
The deed is conveyed to the Most Rev. John J. Conroy, Bishop of Albany Diocese, in trust for St. Mary’s congregation. Rev McCurry is Pastor
1866
Rev. John J Brennan is Pastor 1866 – 1869
1867
Bishop Conroy lays the cornerstone for the new red brick church on June 29.
The Church is dedicated with a High Mass on December 6th, the first service having been held on December 1st
1869
Rev M.C. Devitt is Pastor from 1869 – 1878
1870
The first organ (hand pumped) is installed and played for the first time on Sunday, May 29
1878
By way of a second certificate of incorporation, signed by Bishop McNierney and pastor Devitt on February 1st,the church assumes the name “Church of the Lady of the Lake.” Rev. Martin J Hughes is pastor from 1878 – 1885
1881
The tower and belfry are added, including a bell weighing some 3,000 pounds
1883
The excavation below the church, to provide space for a furnace and storage space, is completed
1885
The parsonage edifice is constructed
1886
Side galleries are added to the inside of the church. Rev. Daniel O’Connell is pastor from 1886 – 1897
1889
The old Baptist chapel is purchased by the Catholic Benevolent Society and moved to the area between church and parsonage
1897
The Rev. Daniel Casey was pastor 1897 – 1899
1899
Rev Thomas Early (1899 – 1909) and Altar Boys circa 1899
1899
St Mary’s Church – Turn of the Century