History

On November 23, 1980, the first shovelfull of dirt was turned over at the ground-breaking for St. Germaine Catholic church of Prescott Valley, Arizona! Fr. Philip Reiser, the first Administrator, had written a letter to all charter members, challenging them to form a Catholic Parish Community Center to share the love of God with all. A small number of parishioners, working together, formed a building committee, pledge committee and publicity committee--THEN THEY ALL WENT TO WORK! Rummage sales, bake sales and bazaars were among the many efforts of these hardworking parishioners, determined to raise money for the building. (Some things are still done the same way, aren't they?:) Thus came to be, a functional facility...simple in design...that inspired and lifted hearts and minds to God....both then and now.
Parishoners submitted potential names for this new Parish. The Bishop made his selection from three "finalists". The name decided upon was that of "St. Germaine of Pibrac". An article in the Extension Magazine over 50 years earlier called her the "Forgotten Saint". A pamphlet describing her life was obtained and submitted, along with the name to the Bishop. (It so happened that this was the year of the abused child.) The Bishop read the pamphlet...and that was it! A copy of this pamphlet is sealed inside the cross on the roof of the Church.