1910-1935

Father Quinn resided at St. Patrick's Rectory in Everett, traveling between there and Deerfield by horse and buggy or train, until the new gasoline era became more of a reality. When the church was enlarged in 1913, 100 feet more land to the south was added to the property.

In 1916, the year that President Woodrow Wilson was scorned for his "peace without victory" offer to the warring powers, Father Quinn was transferred.

Father William J. Ryan became the Deerfield Mission's second pastor, serving until his death in 1928. During his tenure, the church was moved from its original position to a site facing Waukegan Road.

In 1929, Father J. K. Fielding was appointed third pastor of both churches. A short time later, Cardinal Mundelein founded Holy Cross as a parish, thus separating the Deerfield and Everett churches. Reverend Fielding remained at St. Patrick's. The fourth pastor, and first resident pastor of Holy Cross parish was Reverend Charles L. McDonough.

Under Father McDonough's pastorship, the church was raised for a basement with a modern heating plant and space for social activities. Five months after his arrival, the 20th anniversary of the church was observed.

With an eye to the future needs of the parish, another plot of ground, 150x360 feet was purchased in 1931. This land adjoined the property to the east.

The Holy Name Society was organized during Father McDonough's two and a half year stay.

In the Fall of 1931, Father McDonough was assigned to Precious Blood Parish in Chicago, at which time Reverend Joseph E. Savage became the fifth pastor.

A Sewing Club, involving 17 ladies, met for the first monthly meeting on May 18th, 1933. Two years later, Father Savage dedicated a shrine to Our Lady of Perpetual Help. The day was August 17.

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