Roger Bouffard, left, greets fellow parishioner Jon Whitmore during the sign of peace exchange at St. Philip’s Church Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 50th Anniversary Mass on Saturday in Auburn. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)

The Rev. Robert Lariviere, right, leads the “Sending Forth” hymn at the end of the 50th Anniversary Mass at St. Philip’s Church Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. To the left are returning pastors, the Rev. Roger Chabot, left, and the Rev. Renald Labarre. In the foreground on guitar is Jill Longstaff. (Andree Kehn/Sun Journal)