The building was restored to its original likeness by the Trustees of Bethel Cemetery and re - dedicated June 22 , 1936 . St. Augustine's Episcopal Church As early as 1851 there was an Episcopal Mission in Croton . In 1853 the Rev. Augustus V. Clarkson became Minister in charge of a congregation which held services in the Public School - now Noah Clinton residence . the In January 1855 a plot of ground was donated by Philip Van Wyck of Sing Sing for the purpose of building a church - at which time St. Augustine's was incorporated under the title of " Rector , Wardens and Vestrymen of the Church of St. Augustine " . The Rev. A. V.
Clarkson , who became the first Rec- tor , served the church for 51 years and is still remembered by many of the older residents with deep af- fection . The cornerstone was laid in 1857 , with a copy of the Holy Bible and the Book of Common Prayer de- posited in the cavity . In 1882 two Churches adjoining buildings - used as a Sun- day School and class room respec- tively - were added to the original structure . At this time the church was renovated and on May 26 , 1882 , it was consecrated by Bishop Sey- mour of Springfield , Ill . The Rev. Gerardus Beekman is the Rector today . Holy Name of Mary Church The first Croton parish of the Holy Name of Mary was establish- ed in 1874 with Ossining Clergy in attendance .
Mass was celebrated once a month in the White resi- dence on Mt. Airy Road and later in the Trainor building on Riverside Avenue . on Finally a church was built Church Street with the Rev. Patrick McGovern the first resident Pastor .