“A barbershop mass?” you might ask. Indeed, the Church of Saints Simon and Jude has an unconventional origin story. Our journey begins not within hallowed halls, but amidst the snip-snip of scissors and the lather of shaving cream. The very first mass for this parish took place on Christmas Day, 1897, inside a humble barbershop at 321 Avenue T. Imagine the scene: the scent of bay rum mingling with incense, the murmur of prayers replacing barbershop banter. This unassuming location served as the spiritual birthplace of the Church of Saints Simon and Jude. Just a year later, in 1898, the cornerstone for a dedicated church building was laid at the northeast corner of Van Sicklen Street and Avenue T. This first official sanctuary opened its doors in 1899, a testament to the growing congregation. The Church of Saints Simon and Jude continued to serve its community for decades. However, time marches on, and buildings age. In 1966, a new church was constructed on the site of the former rectory at the northwest corner of Avenue T and Lake Street. This newer, larger building became the new home of the Church of Saints Simon and Jude. The older structure met its end in 1967, making way for a parking lot. From barbershop to brick and mortar, the Church of Saints Simon and Jude stands as a symbol of enduring faith and community.
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