With the departure of Rev. Larivière, the Bishop suggested that Rougemont join with Abbotsford. This did not meet with approval of the vestry and Mr. W.J. Smith and Mr. Granville Standish were appointed to interview the Bishop as to possibilities of finding a superanuated minister of student. However, this wish was not possible and Rougemont once again was associated with the parish of Abbotsford.

The parsonage was rented to a tenant from this time on.

1920-1940
REV. F.R.F. FARRELL

On June 20th 1920, the parish of Rougemont was raised to the status of a Rectory. This was brought about by the amalgamation of the two parishes, Abbotsford and Rougemont. The Rector of this time was Reverend F.R. Farrell who remained for twenty years.

During 1921, considerable improvements were carried out on the cemetery and grounds.

In 1931, it was voted to accept the offer of Mr. C.S. Bagg to install a furnace under the church; the necessary pit to be dug at the expense of the vestry.

Considerable repairs were carried out on the church in 1939. Workmen werehired at 30 cents an hour, while some of the parishioners, particularly Lorne Bachelder and Bruce standish, 'donated' their time at 15 cents an hour.

According to Lorne Bachelder, the original church was built with no nails, only wooden pegs. Just before the 100th Anniversary, a new exterior was put on the church and nails were used at that time. Lorne put a chain around the top of the steeple to hang a ladder so that the steeple could be painted.

Meals were served to the workmen by Edith Standish for 30 cents.

The 100th anniversary of St-Thomas' Anglican Church was celebrated in 1940. The ladies' Guild organized a box launch which was served after the celebration.