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1873 First church built in Maquoketa Father Timothy Treacy was the first resident pastor. 1915-1930 Properly secured on E. Platt St. for a new Church. Church built in 1915. Church completed in 1930, Sanctuary, bell tower, parish hall 1930-1960 Property purchsed on Vermont Street for a new church 1960 Plans for a school and conent presented 1962 Sept 4th: The school opened and convent occupied, debt free 1964 Plans for a larger church 1972 Sept. 24: The cornerstone was placed Dec. 12th: The church was dedicated by Archbishop James J. Bym 1992 Renovation of theu church started. 2004 Child care is the newest ministry of the parish 2006 July 1st: Sacred Heart Parish, St. Lawrence in Otter Creek, and St. John in Andrew became a tri-parish cluster. Archbishop Jerome Hanus recommended the clusters so that a pastor could minister to the people in smaller parishes and keep the churches open. 2011 St. John Parish in Andrew was closed. Sacred Heart was inked with St. Joseph Parish in Preston. We share our pastor. 2013 Sacred Heart Parish celebrated 140 years as a parish. Sacred Heart School celebrated 50 years of Catholic Education in our community. Present Our parish continued to start new ministries. We include all parishioners in spiritual and social growth. The school is growing. Our parish is a great place to be. -