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1905-2004
At this writing much of the church history between 1905 and 2004 is buried in dusty boxes and files located in closets and basements scattered throughout our community. What little information that is now available is presented in the following few paragraphs, but the search goes on. For the 85 church anniversary in 1941 a booklet prepared by a church committee included these selected excerpts. During the years 1918 to 1923, the Parish was served by the Reverend Arthur W. Slade upon whose resignation, The reverend Alfred L. Du Domaine was called by the Vestry. It was about this time Saint Mark's Guild staged the very successful home talent play, The Celebrated Case, long remembered by Waupaca residents. During Father Du Domaine's pastorate the most successful preaching mission held was conducted by Father Harrison of the Holy Cross Order. Father Du Domaine served Waupaca successfully and faithfully for about five years. He then accepted a call to Joplin, Missouri and accepted (sic). Father and Mrs. Du Domaine have returned to Waupaca several times during the years and are always welcome home to the Saint Mark's they served and loved.
During the next three years from 1928 to 1931, the Parish was served by the Reverend G. L. Fergusen, The Reverend E. P. Sheppard, and The Reverend H. L. Ewan. The Reverend Albert J. Dubois was called shortly after his Ordination to become Rector of Saint Marks in 1931. Father Dubois and his mother occupied the Rectory on Main Street and during this time many repairs and improvements were added to the Parish in general. Father Dubois worked very successfully with the young people of Saint Mark's Church.
Mr. Robert Holly, Hr. became the Diocesan President of the Young People's Fellowship during this time. During this time the Saint Agnes Guild sponsored two very successful home talent plays, "Page the Prince", and That's that". A very successful mission was conducted by Father Hoffman of the Order of Holy Cross. Father Dubois received a call to serve at the Cathedral of Fond du Lac as Canon and Accepted. At the present time Father Dubois is the Rector of Saint Agnes' Church, Washington, D. C. Loved and respected by Saint Mark's Church, Father Dubois is well remembered for his faithful and successful work while Rector of Saint Mark's.