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The first Catholic church built in what is today Holy Redeemer Parish was in the homestead town of Fleetwood, in 1918. It was first named in honor of Saint Rose of Lima, but was renamed "Saint Bridget's" in the 1930's. This was the only building constructed especially for worship during the homestead years in the Fort Rock Valley. Other services were held in schools. At the end of the homestead era, after the population declined, Saint Bridget's was closed and Mass was held in people's homes. This continued until 1988 when the present church, Holy Family, was built. Holy Family was dedicated by Bishop Thomas Connolly on Christmas Day 1988.