(Continued) Abstracts From St. Mary's Cathedral Church "Announcments in Church Books," Scattered years and dates.
(St. Mary's Cathedral Church, Natchez, Mississippi)
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No. 1

Announcements in Church

From 1860 - Febry. 19 Quinquagesima

to 1862 - June 8th, Pentecost.

February 19th, 1860 Quinquagesima

1. The prayers of the congregation are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. Robert Evans, who died on Friday night, & who will be buried to-day at 12 M.

6. Next Wednesday at 6 A. M. Mass will be said for the repose of the soul of Mr. Michael Dougherty & on Thursday, for that of Mr. James Dougherty both of whom died last Fall.

7. The Schools will hold their celebration of Washington's birthday on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock - in the school room - under the Cathedral. It will be open for all who desire to attend.

N. B. Devotions for Lent: Audi benigne - alternating choir & clergy - Beads - prayer for Pope - Conversion of America - Increase of Missionaries - Night prayers as in little catechism, with litany of B.V.M. - The Benediction as follows: "O Salutari Parce Domino by clergy - repeated by choir, Five verses of Miserere by clergy alternately with Parce Dominio by choir - Tantum ergo.

February 26th, 1860 I. Sunday of Lent

1. I recommend to your prayers the soul of the mother of our beloved Bp. She died Monday - A Pontifical Mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul, next Wednesday at 9 o'clock A. M.February 26th,

6. Perhaps it is good to observe that any kind of food, except flesh meat is allowed at the collation during Lent this year.

8. Annals of the Prop. of the Faith have arrived. Persons entitled to them should call at once.

March 4th, 1860 II Sunday of Lent

3. You are aware of how much the orphan asylum is in need of assistance, to pay the debts contracted for the building and to supply the orphans with food and clothing. - This is the especial season for alms as well as other good works. Besides giving contributions to the persons appointed to receive them - you can put them into the orphans box in the church. The box on the gospel side.

4. I proceed now to read to you the Encyclical letter of Our Holy Father, - dated Janry 19th, 1860.

March 11th, 1860 III Sunday of Lent

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Paula Botto: who died very suddenly last Thursday evening.

N. B. - In future it will be well to have a little more celebration for St. Patrick's day - with a short discourse - exhorting the people to honor the Saint by frequenting the sacraments. If properly used - this day could produce much good among them.

March 18th, 1860 IV Sunday of Lent

3. This evening at 7 o'clock there will be a meeting in the basement of the Cathedral to hear & sign the resolutions & address that have been prepared to express our sympathies with the Holy Father.

March 25th, 1860 Passion Sunday

7. Those who desire to put their signatures to the address to the Holy Father, read last Sunday evening: can do so immediately after Mass - in the basement. - Any who cannot do it today, may do it at any time during the week by calling at the residence. The paper will be left on the parlor table. - After this week we wish to dispatch it to it's destination.

8. Next Tuesday at 6 A. M. Mass will be said for the repose of the soul of Mr. Robert Evans.

9. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. Lynch who died last night. He will be buried this afternoon at 3 P. M.

April 1st, 1860 Palm Sunday

1. Your prayers are requested for Mrs. Somerville of Baltimore - mother of Mrs. Wilmer Shields; She's sick at her daughters house.

9. Confessions all week. German & Italian Priests ready.

13. People are cautioned against an unhappy man who sometimes calls himself a priest - sometimes a Protestant.

April 8th, 1860 Easter Sunday

2. To-morrow evening a lecture will be delivered for the benefit of all the orphan asylums of the city. John S. Holt Esq. of Natchez has very kindly consented to render this service to the orphans & it is hoped that all of you will show your appreciation of his liberality and manifest your own zeal for this charity, by attending at it, and prevailing on your friends to do likewise. It will be delivered at the institute hall at 8 o'clock P. M.

April 15th, 1860 Low Sunday

1. The Very Revd. M. F. Grignon who has labored among you for more than ten years is on the point of starting for Europe - for five months absence. It is your duty to pray for his prosperous voyage and safe return. - We thank those who have shown their appreciation of his zealous labors, by there kind attention to him.

2. The collection taken up last Sunday for the education of the clergy, amounted to $143.50.

April 22nd, 1860 Second Sunday after Easter

1. I recommend to your prayers the soul of Mrs. Beatrice Owens who was carried off so unexpectedly on Thursday morning last.

2. To-morrow at 6 o'clock Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mr. William Norton who died ten years ago.

4. We publish the banns of matrimony between John Mea, son of Thomas & Mary Mea of Inchiguris, Co. Galway, Ireland, and Mary McDillon Gleeson daughter of John & Mary Gleeson of Natchez, if anyone &c.

6. The annual election of the board of trustees of "The Roman Catholic Society of Christians in the City of Natchez & it's Vicinity" - will be held on Monday the 7th of May - in the vestibule of the church between the hours of 10 A. M. and 4 P. M.

7. The present board of trustees are requested to hold a meeting this morning immediately after Mass in the Bishops residence.

8. The especial instruction promised several months ago, for the benefit of the Colored people - are necessarily delayed because of disappointment in getting Priests. - But anyone desiring to receive instructions is invited to come to the house, & we will make arrangements to give them.

April 29th, 1860 Third Sunday after Easter

Note l It wd. be well to have Mass during week at altar of

B. V. M. - Church open at least some hours every day.

May 6th, 1860 4th Sunday after Easter

2. Prayers for Mother Superior of Sisters of Charity in Paris.

3. Prayers are requested for Mrs. M. Goldric who is lying at the point of death.

9. During the last two weeks the boys of our schools who have not made their first communion have been receiving especial instructions to prepare them for confession. The girls of the Sisters school, will be prepared in due time. For persons who do not come to our schools, whether children or grown persons - who have not made their first comm. - we wish them to come next Saturday at 9 A. M. - We include all children over seven years of age. - It's time for them to go to confession. Any person who cannot come then will please to inform us beforehand.

NOTE: Hereafter - make some celebration of St. Michael's Day. Preach on St. M. the preceding Sunday - invite the members of Society to hear Mass - Decorate the altar &c, &c. Explain the institution of St. Michael's Society - Library &c.

May 13th, 1860 5th Sunday after Easter

3. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. Bryan Fallon & Mr. Thomas Mackin, both deceased this week. Mr. Mackin will be buried to-day at 2 P. M.

4. Repeat no. 9 (only three children came yesterday!)

5. We expect to open the boys Asylum of D'Evereux Hall next week. Though the arrangements &c are very humble as yet - still the occasion is one of great happiness - & feelings: The Month of May we wish to celebrate it in an appropriate manner. -The children of the schools will, of course, take part in it & we wish the societies to unite in making the arrangements for it. - For that purpose all three of the societies are requested to meet to-day: The St. Michaels

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6. We have already asked for contributions for this asylum. You must understand that the money belonging to it comes only by distant payments. The present fund would not be sufficient to supply it for three months: if expended in furniture, there will be nothing for support. - Moreover all the fund even when paid in - were not designed by the founder to support the place. They are the proceeds of what she left for house & grounds & and will be needed for putting up a house.

7. We thank Mrs. Kelly & Mrs. Miller for presenting each a bedstead & Mrs. O'Neil for stuff for bedding & clothing.

Ascension day - May 17th, 1860

May 20th, 1860 6th Sunday after Easter

4. Prayers are requested for Mrs. Marcella Kelly who is seriously ill.

5. D'Evereaux Hall will not be ready to receive children immediately. We will provide for them elsewhere till our arrangements can be matured, consequently we shall not need just now the contributions we asked for. (We thank Mr. Jno. Boyle & Mrs Moore for bed & bedding, each) - but next Tuesday we will take solemn possession & bless it. We will make the occasion a May Feast chiefly for the children of the schools: for whom some refreshments will be provided.

6. The societies have undertaken to make the arrangements.

- All the congregation are invited to attend on the occasion. Of course it could not be expected that there will be refreshments for a large crowd. These are chiefly for the children - but it's an occasion in which all are interested & we will be happy to see a large attendance.

There will be High Mass at 7 A. M.: you are requested to be here at 6½. - As Many as possible ought to approach to holy communion.

7. After Mass all will retire and reassemble for the procession.

8. In the afternoon the procession will leave the place at 5 P. M. - & proceed to the church for the devotions of month of May - & benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

9. Only two weeks remain of the Paschal time.

(EXTRA SHEET PASTED INTO BOOK)

May the 22nd, 1860

May day for the schools of St. Mary's Cathedral & the opening of D'Evereux Hall for an Orphans Asylum.

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Distribution of time.

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o'clock

6½ - Children to assemble in the basement of the church, to attend at Mass.

8 - Mass - as on ordinary Sundays - as many as can to go to Holy Communion & and to offer it up for the prosperity of the new orphan Asylum. -

10 - Assembling, for the procession to D'Evereux Hall, on the premises of the Cathedral, as especially directed.

10½ - Getting ready for the procession.

11 - Procession.

11½ - Arrival on the grounds of D'Evereux Hall. Speeches & the blessing of the house.

o'clock

1 - Taking of refreshments.

2½ - Play's on the grounds.

5 - Return of the procession to the church & evening devotions.

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Order of the Procession.

1. Young Mens Society.

2.) Orphans conducted by the Sisters.

3.) School of the small boys.

4.) School of Mr. Cobbet.

5.) Young Ladies Society.

6.) St. Michaels "

7.) Orphan boys of D'Evereux Hall.

8.) Patrons & Guests.

9.) Trustees.

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May 27th, 1860 Whitsunday

1. The banns of matrimony are published between Patrick Murray, son of John & Mary Murray, of Co. Westmeath Ireland & Margaret Josephine Lambert, daughter of Henry Joseph & Marie Josephine Lambert, of France. Both parties now residing in Natchez. This is the first and only publication.

3. Next Sunday Mr. Mulot will be ordained Subdeacon at 10 A. M.

7. Prayer for rain.

8. The Annals of Prop. of Faith for March are received.

9. The Newburg Magazine for the month of May is received.

June 3rd, 1860 Trinity Sunday

2. Next Thursday is the Festival of Corpus Christi: A Holy Day of Devotion. - At 6 A. M. there will be Pontifical Mass - not high Mass - and ordination of Mr. Mulot to the Deaconship: followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

4. Next Sunday at 10 A. M. Rev. Mr. Mulot will be promoted to the Sacred Priesthood.

11. The want of rain is becoming more & more distressing. We have been saying a short prayer for it every day before Mass: but those who have attended Mass are few. Every one who really desires this blessing - let them show their earnestness by coming to early Mass, to pray for it. Those who cannot come, let them say some extra prayers in their family - at least five Our Fathers & five Hail Marys, to obtain it.

June 10th, 1860 Sunday within octave of Corpus Christi

1. Prayers are requested for Mrs. Gilmour who is dangerously ill in Louisiana.

2. The Banns of Matrimony are published between Michael Stack, son of Robert Stack & Catherine (born Murphy), of Parish Ratoo, Co. Kerry, Ireland, and Mrs. Margaret Dorr, Widow of Michael Dorr, born Culhane, of Parish Newtown, Co. Kerry, Ireland. This is the first and only publication.

3. The banns are published also between Thomas Fare, son of Morris & Mary Fare: & Ellen Casey, daughter of John & Margaret Casey. This is the first & only publication.

June 17th, 1860 D'om. III p. Pent.

1. Prayers for Mrs. Gilmour who died last monday in Louisiana & was buried here last Wednesday.

2. Prayers for John Kenny, who met with an untimely end by being accidentally drowned.

5. The collections last Sunday for the orphans amounted to $73.05.

June 24th, 1860 D'om. IV p. Pent.

1. Charitable prayers for the departed soul of the Most Rev. Archbp. Blanc who died suddenly on last Wednesday at N. Orleans etc.

2. Prayer for [ illegible, seems to read Prayer for Mrs. for Rev. Mr. Goutrié] who departed out of this life the week before last.

3. Next Friday, the feast of Sts. Peter & Paul, etc.

4. From next Thursday afternoon till Tuesday noon of the coming week I have necessarily to be absent from here, to fulfill previous engagements - elsewhere. I will be ready to hear confessions on next Thursday Morning from 5¼ to 6 o'clock & from the end of Mass till 9 o'clock. During my absence those who can & wish to make their confessions in French will be attended to by Rev'd Fr. Mulot.

Your charitable prayers are requested for the soul of Bernard Wallas who died yesterday evening after reception of the sacraments. He will be buried this evening.

July 8th, 1860 D'om.. VI p. P.

1. Prayers for the repose of the souls of Bernard Wallas & Michael Wren, who both suddenly died in the course of last week.

3. Some remarks of gratification regarding the number of children who approached H. Communion in the morning.

4. Admonition to send the children more regularly to school, & to make them persevere to the close of year. Reasons.

5. In accordance with a circular of our good Bishop to his clergy & the faithful of his Diocese, a solemn Mass in requiem for the repose of the soul of the Venerable Archbp. Blanc will be sung next Tuesday at 7 o'clock - after the usual 6 o'clock Mass. Two other private Masses for the same purposes will be said next Wednesday & Friday at six o'clock. - For those who wish to offer up their holy communion in behalf of the lamented Archbp., I will be in the confessional tomorrow evening from 5 o'clock, & the following morning from 5½.

July 15th, 1860 D'om. VII. p. P.

1. The charitable prayers of the congregation are requested for the repose of the soul of Michael Farrel, who died last week.

2. The banns of matrimony are published between Thomas Roach & Margaret McQue. This is the first and only publication.

July 22nd, 1860 D'om. VIII. p. P.

1. The Catholic Library Magazine of this month is ready for distribution.

3. A public examen of the two schools attached to this Cathedral, will be held Thursday at 9 o'clock in the morning in the basement of the church. All those who interest themselves for the Catholic education of children are invited to attend, & particularly the parents & guardians of children belonging to the schools, etc., etc.

The basement of the church is cool & pleasant & I hope, therefore, that the extreme heat under which we labor at the present season, will prevent nobody from assisting at this always interesting occasion.

With the end of the examen, the schools will close and the usual summer vacations begin, the length of which I must leave to our good Bsp. to determine, when he will be back amongst us.

July 29th, 1860 D'om. IX. p. P.

1. Next Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the morning the annual distribution of prizes will take place at the Catholic Orphans Asylum. All, etc.

2. Youth magazine at Libry.

August 5th, 1860 D'om. X. p. P.

1. The annals of the Propagation of the faith for the month of May of this year & the Catholic Library magazine of last month are ready for distribution.

August 12th, 1860 D'om. XI. p. P.

1. The Catholic Library Magazine of the present and last month are ready for distribution.

August 19th, 1860

(Ed: no entries are made nor reason given for the omission of this date/week.)

August 26th, 1860 XIII after Pentecost.

1. The school of the Sisters will open on Monday, Sept. 3rd. - All should be punctual in attending the first day.

2. The children's Magazine for August is received: & ready for distribution.

September 2nd, 1860 XIV after Pentecost

8. The school of the Sisters will not open to-morrow as was announced last Sunday - but their school, and the boys' school at the Cathedral will all open on to-morrow week, Monday Sept. 10th. - Some of the arrangements we have made for the boys schools will be explained next Sunday at High Mass.

9. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Sam, colored servant of Mr. Thomas Owens. He died this morning after having received the sacraments & other rites of the church.

September 9th, 1860 XV Sunday

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Col. R. C. Ballard, who died in Louisville Ky. the 31st Ult. - He was a great benefactor of St. Mary's orphan Asylum. - He had the happiness of being received into the church this summer. - Mass will be said for him Tuesday at 6 A. M.

September 16th, 1860 XVI Sunday, Seven Dolors

1. The banns of matrimony are published between Alexander Flynn, son of Alexander & Lydia Flynn, deceased - of Natchez: - and Miss Catherine Stanton, daughter of John & Julia Stanton, of Natchez. - If any one knows of an impediment to hinder this marriage, such person is bound under mortal sin to make it known. - this is the first & only publication.

4. The 27th of this month is the two hundredth anniversary of the death of St. Vincent of Paul, Founder of the Sisters of Charity & of other institutions.

The Holy Father has granted a plenary indulgence to all who having made a good confession & communion, shall visit a church of the Sisters of Charity, & there pray for the exhaultation of the church.

The time for doing these works embraces the Novena before & the octave after - 18th Sept. to 4th Oct. both inclusive. - The time that you can visit the Sisters chapel will be announced next Sunday.

We propose holding an especial religious celebration of it on Sunday 30th. - and we request the Societies to meet to consult about it.

5. The D'Evereux Hall Asylum has been taken charge of by Rev. Mr. Miller. - We thank those who have been aiding him to fit it up: - and we beg contributions of anything useful - furniture - bedding - clothing - kitchen utensils - provisions &c, &c.

6. The schools were opened last week. Children not yet sent ought to be sent to-morrow.

September 23rd, 1860 XVII. after Pentecost

3. The chapel of the Sisters can be visited any day this week between 9 & 11½ A. M. & between 2 & 5 P. M.

4. Parents are requested to be particular about sending their children to catechism in good time.

5. V. Rev. Mr. Grignon is probably now on the ocean. I beg you to pray for his safe arrival. - His last letter was dated August 30th - & he hoped to sail on the 18th Sept. in the Arazo. (?)

September 30th, 1860 XVIII. Sunday after Pentecost

5. Pew rents were due August 15th.

October 7th, 1860 Rosary Sunday

3. Next Sunday we shall begin to take up contributions for the Holy Father. We wish the names of all to be enrolled: & arrangements will be made for taking them down.

4. We invite all to assist at Mass during the week to pray that we may be spared a severer storm - such as has visited so many places in our country.

5. Several have kindly come forward to pay their pew rents: for which we thank them. We will be glad that as many as possible do the same.

6. Very Rev. Mr. Grignon has reached Baltimore: & Hope we should see him this week.

October 14th, 1860 Maternity of B. V. M.

4. St. Mary's Orphan Asylum is in great want of assistance.

October 21st, 1860

(Ed: no entries are made nor reason given for the omission of this date/week.)

October 28th, 1860 XXII, after Pentecost, S.S. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles

1. Monday at 6 o'clock Mass for the repose of the soul of James Dougherty.

2. Wednesday, do. Mass for John Grignon, anniversary of his death.

N. B. You are aware that indulgences are granted to those who worthily receive the sacraments on All Souls Day - or in the octave.

November 4th, 1860 XXIII after Pentecost, St Charles Borromeo, Sunday within the octave of All Saints,

2. Thursday. Octave of All Saints. Indul. can be gained in receiving the sacren. any day within the octave.

3. Strangers to this congregation & laborers are duly informed that they will have opportunity of going to confession at any time which will suit them; but more conveniently any morning after 6 o'clock Mass. - They are exhorted to come & that so as not to expose themselves to be taken sick in the swamps and there to die without being prepared to receive a favorable judgement before the tribunal of God.

5. Catechism should be attended to in time. - What has become of the children who made their first communion last summer ?.

November 11th, 1860 XXIV Sund. after Pent. ( 5th after Epiphany) Patronage of B. V. M.

2. The children that made their first communion last summer are requested to call at the house at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

November 18th, 1860 XXV after Pent. - 6 after Epiphany - Dedication of the Basilicas of S. S. Peter & Paul.

4. N. B. Appeal. The additional & temporary building of D'Evereux Hall Asylum for boys, is now completed, but not furnished, It wants bed & beddings. I would think that in that line several can afford to give something without missing much. What they give - even if they make a little sacrifice, let them remember that it is a question of good work. Charity never faileth - >> When Count Borromea, Father of St. Charles B. was >> chided for giving so much in charity and told that his alms >> would injure his children inheritances he replied, with true >> christian spirit that if he provided for the poor, God would >> provide for his children. His confidence was duly repaid. -->>

November 25th, 1860 XXVI p. Pent. Last of Eccl. Year, St. Catherine.

1. I have lately been informed that our common friend and citizen John Botto, now in Itali has forwarded a religious article for this Cathedral & that he himself was soon to prepare to return: Let us all pray that both the donation & the donor may arrive safe in our midst.

2. Apropos of donation, I must say that I was Glad to see at my return those handsome Holy Water vases they speak for themselves and claim our grateful acknowledgement.

3. I must also say that I have brought with me from France a handsome pair of candelabra, properly called bouquet. A present of Mr. J. B. Quegles to the Cathedral. While I exhort you to pray for the above donors, I must remind you that especial prayers are daily offered to God on behalf of the benefactors of this church & should in the course of time any member of this congregation or other friend wish to make some special donation to adorn this church, and be uncertain as to what might be the most appropriate object they have only to ask us and they will be directed.

5. Prayer Fr. Tubb Heuzé (retreat ordanand.)

6. Pray for Mrs. Lea, dangerously ill.

December 2nd, 1860 I Sunday of Advent

1. Promises of marriage between Catherine Healy (widow Ryan), daughter of Timothy Healy & Alice Hamesley, and Timothee Watson, son of Michael Watson & Ann Gobet. First & last publication.

2. Promise of marriage between Caudius Mezeix, son of John Meseix & Jean Quendi and Mary M. Benoist. (first & last publication.)

8. A Tridunm will be held next Thursday, Friday & Saturday at half after seven o'clock P. M. to beg of God light & protection in our present political situation.

At these three days of religious exercises, we shall chiefly recite a portion of the Rosary - the Psalm "Have Mercy on Me" in english. It is expected that the congregation be prepared to answer. We must all come in a body & pray & do violence to God by the fervor of our united prayers.

The Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will conclude the exercises.

11. Having received from the Holy Father the power of giving Plenary Indulgences three times a year, I shall exercise this power on the present occasion of our political difficulties, in granting a Plenary indulgence to all those of my penitents who shall receive with proper disposition the sacrament of Penance and Holy Communion, on any of the three Sundays between the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Christmas.

December 9th, 1860 II S. of Advent

1. Next Thursday the Holy order of Deaconship will be conferred on Mr. Charles Heuzé & Mr. John Hearns - at 7 o'clock A. M. - Pray for them.

3. I have received from Cardinal Antonelli, Secretary of State to the Holy Father, an acknowledgement of the address which we sent in the spring.

4. Prayers are requested for Mrs. Julienne of Jackson - sister to Mrs. Quigles & Mrs. Wood. She has been lying for some time in a very dangerous critical condition.

December 16th, 1860 III S. of Advent

2. Next Saturday at 7 A. M. the Holy Order of Priesthood will be conferred on Rev. Mr. Hearns, & Rev. Mr. Heuzé - who were ordained Deacons last Thursday. They desire your prayers.

December 23rd, 1860 IV S. of Advent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Daniel Coleman who died last Tuesday.

6. The examination of all the schools were held during the past week. A considerable number of parents & others were present at some of them. We hope that at the next ones there will be a much larger number to assist at them & judge for themselves of the proficiency of the scholars, & of the improvements that has been made in the efficiency of the schools this year. They will resume their operations on Wednesday - January 2nd.

a. Prayers for John Keoboart - & John Brady - died hospital - also Danel Coleman.

December 30th, 1860 Sunday within Octave

1. To-morrow, last day of the year, we shall have a public Divine Service, to beg of God pardon for sins committed by ourselves, to make amende honorable for all the sins, injuries, insults and blasphemies of men against Divine Majesty To thank God for all the favors & blessings, both temporal & spiritual - and to implore in a especial manner the mercy & assistance of God for our country in the present momentous crises of our public affairs. We shall have high Mass at 10 o'clock A. M. and in the evening at 4 o'clock we shall have appropriate prayers to be concluded with the Te Dum & benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. At both of these services collections will be taken up for all the Orphan Asylums, that charity may increase the power of prayer: "for alms shall be a great confidence before the most high God to all them that givith." Tobias IV. 12.

3. Though this is not a Holy Day of obligation, yet being a day of general rest we can easily & should cheerfully attend Divine service to begin the year well, etc.

3. Next Friday we shall have a High Mass at 10 o'clock A. M. to renew our supplication that God would pardon our sins & give blessings to our country.

January 6th, 1861 Epiphany

January 13th, 1861 Octave of Epiphany

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Jordan Brooks, colored servant of Mrs. Marshal. He died on Tuesday last.

2. Also for the repose of the soul of Mary Ann, daughter of Jourdan - servant of Mrs. Healy. She died on Friday.

3. Mass for Mrs. Ann Ray who is lying dangerously sick.

8. We exhort you to continue your prayers for our country. We need them more than ever.

9. We have received from our Holy Father, the Pope, a reply to the address sent to him by our meeting in March last. - I will proceed to read it to you.

January 20th, 1861 II after Epiphany Feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus.

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Sarah Lee, who died yesterday. She will be buried this afternoon at 2 P. M.

2. Also for Mrs. Ann Ray who is lying at the point of death.

3. Also for Mrs. McGrady & Mrs. Blanchard (of Vidalia) who are both dangerously ill.

5. Though there of late a better attendance to catechism yet I am sorry to notice that too many children absent themselves - or come too late - some do not know their lessons.

January 27th, 1861 Septuagesima

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Ann Ray, who died last Sunday afternoon.

2. Also for Mrs Agnes Shields, wife of Capt. Wilmer Shields, who is lying dangerously ill. (Rec'd news of her death after early Mass. Died yesterday evening.)

February 3rd, 1861 Sexagesima

4. The banns of matrimony are published between Michael Whalen, son of Patrick & Mary Whalen (born Crinsby), and Mary Whalen, daughter of Michael and Johanna Whalen (born Kelly), - if any person knows of an impediment, why this marriage should not take place - he's bound to mention it to the pastor. - This is the first & only publication.

5. Your prayers are requested for Miss Mary Theresa Higgins, of New York - cousin to Mr. Thomas Reddy. She is lying at the point of death.

February 10th, 1861 Quinquagesima

Exercises for Lent the same as last year. I think that it would be well to have english hymns in the devotions where they are not forbidden - stations of cross - before prayers &c &c.

The English transl. of Audi. Beninge & Stabat Mater ord. ??????? &c hymns are a method of learning truths & pious sentiments.

February 17th, 1861 1st S. of Lent

1. Next Wednesday evening begins the retreat of the clergy. It will be followed by a synod. We beg your prayers for both

2. We have also to thank those who have kindly lent us aid in various ways, to prepare for receiving the priests.

4. Next Wednesday, - 20th. - is the anniversary of the death of my mother. I shall offer Mass for her at 6 A. M. - I beg your prayers.

6. Boys who ought to prepare for their first communion will come this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Those who were at Catech. this morning have been told. Parents of others will attend to it.

Tomorrow at 6 A. M. Mass for Mrs. Lee. - Months mind.

February 24th, 1861 II S. of Lent

1. Tuesday, 26th, being one month since the death of Mrs. Agnes Shields - Mass will be offered for her soul at 6 A. M.

4. Your prayers are still requested for your clergy, who are assembled for the retreat & synod.

5. From next Tuesday, the church door will be left unfastened every afternoon of Lent: - that persons who wish to make the way of the cross in private may have the opportunity.

6. Those who have not the books containing the offices of Holy Week, will find some for sale at the Sisters Asylum.

March 3rd, 1861 III S. of Lent

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Sarah Blanchard, of Vidalia. She died Friday last.

2. Next Friday - March 8th, is the anniversary of the death of Mrs. Botto. Mass will be said for her at 6 A. M.

7. The prayer recited at Mass for the wants of our country, has been changed to the prayer for peace: - which will be recited until Palm Sunday. - We beg you all to direct your prayers to that same desirable object - the preservation of peace.

March 10th, 1861 IV S. of Lent

1. Next Wednesday Mass will be offered for Mrs. Beatrice Owens.

5. Your prayers are requested for Mrs. Michael Brady & Mrs. Frances Baker, who are lying dangerously ill.

March 17th, 1861 Passion S.

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. Michael Brady, who died on Monday last. - Mass will be offered for him to-morrow at 6½ A. M. on Thursday, Mass will be offered for the repose of Thomas Mackin.

2. Your prayers are also requested for the repose of Mrs. Frances Baker, who died on Wednesday.

6. The gentlemen who are disposed to take part in the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament during the night of Holy Thursday - are requested to give in their names as early as they can.

8. Again we recommend you all to provide yourselves early with the books containing the Office of Holy Week. They are for sale at the Sisters Asylum.

March 24th, 1861 Palm Sunday

St. Josephs day - Bishop celebrated low Mass - all the clergy present - two assisting. - The children & orphans alternately sang the hymns "Dear Husband of Mary." - After communion clergy sang "Te Joseph Celebrant." -

St. Patrick - low Mass by Fr. Grignon - Bishop & clergy present. - Next year it will be well to have a sermon - & announcement. -

Tridium for Seven Dolors: - instead of usual exercises we sang "Christians who of Jesus Sorrows." - then novena for Seven Dolors - as in Raccolta. - then half of Sabat Mater -

Next year we ought to urge Confessions & communion. for seven Dolors.

March 31st, 1861 Easter Sunday

1. The banns of matrimony are published between John Mangan, son of Timothy & Julia Mangan and Anna Byrne, daughter of Patrick & Mary Byrne.

2. Henceforth the large bell will ring at the elevation of the host & at the benediction of the B. S.

April 7th, 1861 Lucesimada or Dom in Abbis

1. Prayer for Bernard Murphy who died last Monday.

N.B. Parents & guardians should be careful often to remind those children to prepare themselves for their first communion; children should be made to know & feel the importance of their 1st communion.

7. Catechism of Perseverance will be resumed next Sunday at 9, all children who have now made their first communion are expected to attend, & to provide books. (I have a supply of them.) Parents again.. --

8. Colored children & grown people are invited to come to church at 3 O. P. M. every Sunday.

April 14th, 1861 II. S. after Easter

1. Your prayers are requested for Mrs. Cole, who is dangerously ill.

3. Next Friday is the anniversary of the death of Mrs. Beatrice Owens. Mass will be said for her at 6 A. M.

5. Children preparing for first communion are expected to attend catechism on Saturday morning at 9 A. M. - Parents - Masters & Mistresses who neglect to see that those under their charge are properly prepared will have a fearful account to render to God.

7. The clergy have again been directed to insert the prayer for peace in the Mass. - You are all urged to pray for your country & for the safe return of those who are leaving us, for peace. - The most efficacious prayer is Holy Communion: the next is hearing Mass frequently. - You are recommended to say the prayer for peace which is found in the Raccolta, page 455.

April 21st, 1861 III. S. after E. - Patronage of St. Joseph

1. The banns of matrimony are published between Peter Young, son of Thomas and Bridget Young - (born Doyle) & Catherine Whalen, Daughter of Michael & Johanna Whalen (born Kelly).

2. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Sarah Holmes, lately received into the church; & of Gabriel Little, a colored boy. Both of whom died Thursday last.

4. Next Friday, May 3rd, is the feast of the finding of the Holy cross. I beg your prayers for myself - as it is the anniversary of my receiving the responsibilities of the Episcopal Character. It is for your interest & mine - that you supplicate God for the grace that I need.

There will be a low Mass at 9 A.M. Before Mass the relic of the holy cross will be exposed, on the altar of the Blessed Virgin & it will remain exposed all day & the door left open for visits of the faithful. In the afternoon at the devotions for the month of May, the benediction will be given with the relic. (ought to have announced Plenary indulgence for members of Propagation)

9. Colored persons - especially those old enough for their 1st comm. ought to attend in church this afternoon at 3½.

10. Instead of the annual election of the trustees which usually takes place on the first Monday of May, the trustees have advised

the calling of a meeting to consider the expediency of altering our organization. Accordingly a meeting of the congregation will be held next Sunday, immediately after High Mass - in the basement.

The annals of the Propagation for January have been received and are ready for distribution.

(NOTE)

On the feast of the Holy Cross we made a procession with the relic - from the Sanctuary to the altar of the B. V. M.: - the Bishop in Cope & Miter, carrying the relic: - Cross - Candles - Thurible - The relic was set on the altar & incensed by the Bsp. standing - the choir singing Vexilla Regis. - The Bishop explained the function. He then sang the versicle & prayer & gave the benediction, with the relic. The Rev. Grignon then exposed the relic on it's elevated stand: the Bsp. vested for Mass & celebrated - low Mass - There are no genuflections to be made to the relic during Mass "except when passing before the altar as in incensing" - (decree - Gandelliné.) Hence there was no occasion at all for genuflecting to it during low Mass. - After Ite Missa Est, - the Vicar Genl. announced indulgence of 40 days - (besides the plenary for the members of the Propagation) & the blessing was sung solemnly - with Miter & Crozier.

In the afternoon we had the devotions of the month of May - as usual on Fridays - but omitted the Consideration. - After the ejaculations we intoned the Vexilla: - the relic was incensed - twice: - The Versicle & prayer sung - & Benediction given with the relic. - Immediately after we intoned Laudate Dominum - then the small reliquary was taken from the large one - & given to be kissed, First by the clergy - then by the faithful. Finally - the reliquary was laid on the altar & covered with a veil. We said Sub Tuum presidium in english: the Bp. unveiled & we retired - the whole thing took about forty minutes.

At the conclusion the sanctuary was too dark - as well as the whole church. There should have been lit at least the gas lights near the railing: & the Bishop should have kissed the relic himself before he gave it to others - while lying on the altar. He should have worn his miter while giving the relic to be kissed. - There should have been something else sung after the Benediction - instead of Laudate: - so as to make it resemble the Bend. of the B. Sacrament.

The ceremonies concerning the relic need more study or reflection.

May 5th, 1861 V. S. after Easter

8. We have to thank those who manifested their zeal for this devotion by sending flowers & candles for the altar.

May 9th, 1861 Ascension Day

1. Next Saturday - May 11th - is the anniversary of the death of Mr. Thomas Mackin. - Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul.

(next year in the sermon mention ought to be made of the extinguishing of the Paschal candle - & explain action given) This year - V. Rev. Grignon being absent - the Bp. said low mass & preached: & gave the blessing solemnly with miter & crozier.

May 12th, 1861 S. in Octave of Ascension

3. The banns of matrimony are published between Michael O'Day, son of Patrick & Hannah O'Day of County Clare, Ireland, & Catherine Downing, daughter of Jeremiah & Jula Downing of County Kerry, Ireland.

5. Some expense & pains have been taken to provide our soldiers with clothes. We must not forget that they ought also to be provided with such articles of religion as are suitable to men in their circumstances. They ought to be furnished with small prayer books; or if any cannot read, with beads. All ought to have crucifixes & medals &c. It is but right that the congregation make them a present of these, & for that purpose the collection of today will be applied: - Those who have not means with them at the moment - can leave their contributions in the box - on the Epistle side - or hand them in at the house.

May 19th, 1861 Whit-Sunday

I recommend to your prayers two students for our diocese who are preparing to receive the sacred priesthood this summer.

Easter.May 26th, 1861 Trinity

1. The banns of matrimony are published between Thomas W. Cunningham, son of Thomas W. & Mary Cunningham - and Rose Carr, daughter of James & Mary Carr, of Louisiana.

6. To-day the most Revd. I. M. Odin - is installed as Archbishop of New Orleans.

June 2nd, 1861 II. S. after Pentecost

3. We should all be united in praying for peace & for those men who have lately left & are preparing to leave for the war. - Mass - Benediction - visits to the B. S. S.

6. St. Michael's Library is now open for subscribers.

June 9th, 1861 III. Sunday after Pentecost

3. Next Thursday a Mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock to implore God's protection for our country. The Litany of the Saints will be recited in common. All of the faithful who can possibly attend are urged & exhorted to do so & unite in prayer for a common cause.

June 16th, 1861 IV. Sunday after Pentecost

2. Next Thursday being the anniversary of the death of the Most Rev. Arbp. of N. Orleans, a Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul, at 6 o'clock.

5. The banns of matrimony are published between James Behan, son of John & Aloysa Behan and Ellen Feely, daughter of Moris & Mary Feely: both parties being of St. Joseph, La.

June 23rd, 1861 V. Sunday after Pentecost

June 30th, 1861 VI. Sund. after Pentecost

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Peter Nolan who died last week, and also for James Flaherty who is dangerously ill.

July 7th, 1861 VII. Sunday after Pentecost

July 14th, 1861 VIII. Sund. aft. Pent.

4. Confirmation will be given & first Comm. will be made on the first Sunday of August - three weeks from to-day. Those who have the age to be confirmed & and have not been attending the catechism - grown persons especially - who have not been confirmed, should make themselves known to-day or to-morrow.

July 21st, 1861 IX. Sunday after Pentecost

1. Tomorrow is the anniversary of the death of the founder of this church & See, The right Rev. Bp. Chanche. - Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul.

July 28th, 1861 X. S. after Pentecost

6. This afternoon at benediction we will offer an especial prayer of thanksgiving for the signal victory of last Sunday. Which we hope will lead to peace.

7. Every Friday Morning, I shall offer Mass for our soldiers, -living & dead.

Aug. 5th, 1861 XI. S. after Pentecost

(ED: note - correct date for that Sunday should have been shown as Aug. 4th)

The soldiers present now, are requested to wait a few minutes after Mass - at the bottom of the church.

August 11th, 1861 XII. S. after Pentecost

August 18th, 1861 XIII. S. after Pentecost - St. Joachim

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. John Moore who was buried last Sunday.

2. Also for the conversion of a person at a distance lying dangerously ill - not a Catholic, - a relation of mine - & one to whom I owe a great debt of gratitude.

August 25th, 1861 XIV. S. after Pentecost

1. Mass will be offered to-morrow for the repose of the soul of Mr. John Moore, who died two weeks ago.

2. Your prayers are requested for the soul of Mr. Hiram Ogden who was killed last monday, by the railroad collision in Tennessee: & for the others who were injured on the same occasion.

4. We remind you that every Friday Mass is offered for our soldiers: - Also, that every afternoon the church is open from 4 o'clock till sunset - to allow persons to visit the B. Sacrament.

5. Next Friday at 7½ P. M. - there will be a meeting in the basement to consider some important measures which we have in view for the improvement of Catholic education - We beg that all the grown members of the congregation may attend - & above all, the fathers & mothers.

September 1st, 1861 XV. S. after Pentecost

2. Yesterday was the anniversary of the death of Col. Rice Ballard - one of the chief benefactors of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum. Mass will be offered for him on Tuesday.

3. Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mr. James Dougherty, on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 6½ A. M.

10. I recommend everyone to offer up some prayers in thanks- giving for the cessation of the rains, - & to obtain the continuance of good weather. - A renewal of the rains would probably destroy the cotton & cause the most terrible public disasters.

11. We are edified to see so many persons at Mass last Friday morning. - Those who cannot assist at Mass, ought at least to pay a visit to the Blessed Sacrament for a few minutes in the afternoon.

September 8th, 1861 Nativity of B. Virgin, XVI. S. after Pentecost

2. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Thomas Fair who died ten days ago, and for that of John Flynn, who died last Monday.

5. The meeting that was held last Sunday evening in the basement, resolved to assemble again this evening at the same place & hour. It is hoped that all who were there will be present again - besides many others. There are still some very interesting things to be presented.

8. Your prayers are requested for Mr. Richard Elward, who is lying very ill.

(For the novena - we said the seven prayers & aves in the Raccolta no. 99 - p. 279: - then three times "O Bleeding Heart of Mary" - & the three Paters & Aves for the agonizing. We left out the other prayers after Mass.)

September 15th, 1861 Holy name of Mary, XVII. S. after Pentecost

5. The Schools were opened last Monday. Pupils who have not yet come should not delay any longer.

6. Your prayers are requested for Mr. Glassburn, who has received all the sacraments & is lying in expectation of death.

September 22nd, 1861 VII Sorrows of B. V., XVIII S. after Pentecost

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. Glassburn who died last Monday, and Mrs. Fair who died last Wednesday: - also of Mrs. Brunner who died last week - & of Mr. Maher who died in N. Orleans the 12th.

2. Likewise for Alfred Bailey & William, colored men who are lying very ill.

3. Mass will be offered to-morrow at 6 A. M. for the repose of the soul of Mr. Hiram Ogden who was killed last month in the railroad collision near Knoxville, Tennessee.

5. Pew rents were due August 15th, Some have been prompt in paying, & we return them our thanks. We request all others who can to follow their example.

September 29th, 1861 St. Michael, Archangel, XIX. S. after Pentecost

1. The banns of matrimony are published between Dennis Maneogh of County Tipperary, Ireland, and Kate Conroy, daughter of Patrick & Mary Conroy of Co. Rosecommon. If any one knows of any impediment &c. &c.

October 6th, 1861 XX. S. after Pentecost, Rosary Sunday

4. On Saturday afternoons, & the eves of festivals, those who wish to make confession ought to come as early as they can - Confessions will be heard anytime after three o'clock. - Besides the general inconvenience of your being obliged to wait long when all come late - it is desirable that women at least should make their confessions & be able to get home before dark. It is more suitable for themselves - & it will leave more time free for the men. Men are frequently deterred from approaching the sacraments, because they cannot easily come to church till after business hours and then they are kept waiting by women who might have come earlier.

5. You must not think that confessions are held only on Saturdays - Your pastor is ready to hear confessions at other times if he is called on: - particularly Saturday morning's 6 o'clock Mass - & after 7 o'clock Mass.

6. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. George Lawrence, who lived in Natchez some years ago. He died in N. Orleans on Friday last - having had the happiness of being received into the church a few days before.

7. Also for Mrs. O'Neill who is in the last stages of consumption; for John Manion, Michael McEnarney, & Tim Riordan, who are dangerously ill.

October 13th, 1861 XXI. S. after Pentecost, The Motherhood of the B. Virgin.

1. The Vespers begin at 4 P. M., the catechism for colored people will begin at 3 P. M. - Masters & Mistresses ought to send their servants in time. They are reminded of their heavy responsibility in regard to servants souls.

2. Next Wednesday is the 30th day since the death of Mr. Glassburn. Mass will be said for him that morning.

5. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mad. Bahin who died last Tuesday: - & of Mrs. Catherine O'Neil who died on Friday.

(NOTE - It would be well on this festival to preach on the motherhood of the B. V. - Our indebtedness to her for taking care of our infant saviour - the example to mothers in the care of children. - The merciful condescension of God in giving such examples through his son & his Blessed Mother.)

October 20th, 1861 XXII. S. after Pentecost, St. John Cantius

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Luke Kiernan who died Thursday, Mass will be said for him on Tuesday at 6 3/4.

1. Your prayers are requested for Mad. Girodeau who received the last sacraments, on Wednesday. It is unnecessary to remind you of her very peculiar claims to the prayers of all Catholics of Natchez.

3. Next Tuesday is the anniversary of the death of James Dougherty. Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul at 6 A. M., Mass will be said on Monday at 6 3/4 for Thomas & Ellen Fare who died lately.

4. We are preparing a new graveyard. We propose to bless the cross in it, the afternoon of All Saints. - There will be given the Benediction of the B. Sacrament - immediately after High Mass. In the afternoon instead of coming to church for Vespers - we will assemble in the old Catholic graveyard, where we will have the service for the dead - & from there we will go in procession to the new graveyard to bless the cross. - We cannot prepare the graveyard as we wish, for want of means. There is already a heavy debt for what has been done. Several persons have contributed various sums towards paying these expenses. We wish very much to pay off the debt & carry on with the improvements. If it ever produces any revenue, this will be applied to the works of charity in the congregation. - Those who contribute will be entitled to the choice of lots. Several have already made contributions of various sums, some twenty & some twenty five dollars. - Those who cannot contribute, but are ready to pay for their lots, will have choice of lots in the order of time in which they pay. - The lots will be laid off & the prices fixed, as early as possible.

October 27th, 1861 XXIII. S. after Pentecost

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. James Druhan of N. Orleans - A benefactor of our church. He died suddenly the 16th, Mass will be said for him Tuesday.

2. We beg you to continue your prayers for Mad. Girodeau, who continues dangerously ill.

Next Wednesday is the anniversary of the death of the father of your pastor. Mass will be said for him at 6 A. M.

3. The Mass for the soldiers will be said this week on Thursday instead of Friday.

9. The examination of the large school of boys will be held on Wednesday at 9 A. M. All are invited to attend.

10 To explain the arrangements of the graveyard, & to mention some other things of interest connected with burials - would occupy too much time from the pulpit - we will hold a meeting in the basement next Sunday at 7½ P. M.

11. We remind you of the wants of our orphans. In these hard times the Sisters find it hard indeed to feed & clothe them. They have not had money even for market; & they are largely in debt for food & clothing.

12. Friday - All Saints - there will be given the benediction of the B. Sacrament after high Mass. In the afternoon we will assemble in the old graveyard at 3½ P. M. & chant the Vespers for the dead. Then we will go in procession to the new graveyard, singing the Litanies of the Saints: - there we will bless the new cross. - In Catholic countries - the grave yard is prepared - cleaned of rubbish, the tombs sometimes decorated. All pray for the deceased - & support their prayers by alms. - We recommend you to imitate those good people in all these customs.

November 3rd, 1861 XXIV. S. after Pentecost, (IV. after Epiph.)

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Mangon, who died on Thursday.

6. Friday - at 6 A. M. - for the deceased solders.

9. This evening at 7½ - will be held the meeting to explain about the graveyard, & matters connected with it.

10. The blessing of the cemetery will take place next Sunday afternoon - if the weather permits.

November 10th, 1861 XXV. S. after Pentc., (V. after Epiph.), Patronage of the Blessed Virgin.

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Rizzi who died last Wednesday.

2. The blessing of the new cemetery will take place this afternoon. At 3 P. M. we will chant the service for the dead in the old graveyard. - Thence we will go in procession to the new one, singing the Litany of the Saints. During the blessing, we sing the psalm "Miserere". - A collection will be taken up for the orphans.

3. Next Wednesday is the anniversary of the death of Bishop Vandrvelde. There will be a Pontifical Mass at 10 A. M.

6. I recommend you to pray for the protection of the city of Savannah, from our enemies.

November 15th, 1861 Day of Fasting, Humiliation & Prayer

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Major Richard Elward - who died last Monday. - We recommend him not in an ordinary way - but as one of the warm hearted & active friends of the church, of the orphans, of the poor - & of every one who was in need of his assistance. - There are not many men in this community to whom a larger number of persons have been indebted - for various services: & probably none who have done as much for their neighbors in proportion to their means. - I beg prayers & communion for him. - I will offer the Holy sacrifice for him Monday Morning.

3. The collection taken up last Sunday afternoon in the cemetery, with some offerings sent in afterward, amounted to $73.95

November 17th, 1861 XXVI. S. after Pentecost, (VI after Epiph.), St. Gregory Thaumaturgus.

2. To-morrow Mass will be said for the repose of the soul of Maj. Richard Elward.

3. Next Sunday the most Revd. Archbishop will receive the Palluim.

4. The collection taken up last Friday for charitable purposes amounted to $17.50

November 24th, 1861 XXVII. 24th and last after Pentecost

December 1st, 1861 I. S. of Advent

2. Next Thursday we will begin a Tridusm (?) to prepare for the feast of the Conception. The prayers will be said after the Mass of 6 o'clock. - At this time, when all are so anxious for so many friends who have gone to expose themselves to danger for us - it is hoped that all will unite in imploring the protection of the Blessed Virgin at this great feast.

4. The Right Rev. Dr. Quinlan, Bishop of Mobile, will preach to-day at High Mass - and also at Vespers. - Likewise Monday & Tuesday evening at 7½.

(In 1857 we had evening services in the week - during Advent. There ought to be something to distinguish the season - & prepare the faithful for Xmas.)

December 8th, 1861 II. S. of Advent, Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Cane, who died in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. Nov. 29th.

2. Also for Mrs. Mary Byrne of Waterproof, who is lying at the point of death.

December 15th, 1861 III. S. of Advent

3. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Grossling - and also of Alfred Bailey, a colored man, who both died this week.

4. Next Thursday will be held the examinations of both the schools. We invite the attendance of all who can come.

December 22nd, 1861 IV. S. of Advent.

1. Your prayers are requested for Rev. Mr. Huber who is dangerously ill.

2. Again I recommend your prayers for Mad. Girodeau, who

7. Thursday is the feast of St. Stephen the first martyr; Friday that of St. John Evangelist; Saturday, that of the Holy Innocents. - Formerly these were Holy days - A continuation of Christmas.

(There ought to be something to distinguish these days. At least a later Mass on St. Stephins, because many sleep too long for early Mass.)

8. The clergy of the diocese will have their retreat and a diocesan Synod, from Jany 15th to 22nd. - It will be held at Sulphur Springs. - The faithful shd. all unite in especial prayers to obtain the assistance of the Holy Ghost: - & if those who can, should approach the sacrament, the preceding Sunday, Jany. 12th.

9. We must express our pleasure at the large attendance at the examination on Thursday last. - If you continue to take proper interest - & to co-operate well, there is nothing to hinder Catholic education from {holding it's due preeminence.

{holding the rank which is due to it.

(The chief thing needed to give Cath. education it's due preeminence is that you continue to take a great interest in it & co-operate extensively.)

10. Many have desired to read the sermon of Bishop Verot. It is now for sale at Kennedy's Bookstore. I recommend you to read it - and to send copies to your friends, both Catholic & not Catholic. It will do much good both to religion & to the country.

December 25th, 1861 Christmas Day

1. After Mass will be given the Papal Benediction with a plenary indulgence, for those who approach with proper dispositions the sacrament of penance & the Holy Eucharist - (shd. add: and offer prayers for the intention of the Holy Father: - that's for the exhalation of the church.)

2. Solemn Mass at 10 A. M. (shd. add: Blessing of the flag immediately before Mass.)

December 29th, 1861 S. in octave of Christmas

1. Next Wednesday, Jany. 1st, is the feast of the Circumcision of our lord: - in many places a Holy day of obligation - but not here. There will be High Mass at 10 A. M. & Vespers & Benediction at 4 P. M. - with a Te Deum, to give thanks, for the blessings of the past year. (Before announcing it - measures should be taken to have it. There was no organist.)

6. We recommend to your continued prayers all our soldiers: & especially those who left us most recently.

7. The collections taken up on Christmas day for the benefit of St. Mary's Asylum, amounted to $119.35 (And the Sister Servant expresses her thanks for many other Christmas presents to the orphans - received both from members of the congregation & from other friends of the destitute.)

January 5th, 1862

3. The schools for boys will be resumed tomorrow.

January 12th, 1862 I. Sunday after Epiphany

3. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Felicity Girodeau, who departed this life last evening at about 10 o'clock. The funeral ceremony with a Mass of requiem will begin tomorrow morning at 8½ o'clock.

4. Your prayers are also requested for Signor John Cuvanior who is dangerously ill.

January 19th, 1862 II. S. after Epiphany

No entry for this date.

January 26th, 1862 III. Sunday after Epiphany

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of:

Mrs. Felicite Girodeau who died Jan. 11th (74 years)

Mrs. Francoise Doty " " " 12th (65 years)

John Cavanahia " " " 15th.

Thomas Moor " " " 17th.

February 2nd, 1862 IV. S. after Epiphany, Purification of B. V. M.

4. Next Sunday a collection will be taken up for the sufferers by the fire in Charleston, S. C.

February 9th, 1862 V. S. after Epiphany

1. Next Tuesday will be the thirtieth day since the death of Mad. Girodeau - "the months mind" - Mass will be offered for her soul.

2. The same day Mass will be offered for Mrs. Groesslin who died in December.

February 16th, 1862 Septuagesmia

Rev. Mr. Finucane is appointed assistant pastor of the congreg.

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Agnew - who died last Sunday in consequence of an injury received at the wharf.

2. Next Thursday, Feby. 20th, is the anniversary of the death of Mrs. Elder, Mother of the Bishop. Mass will be offered for her repose.

3. To-morrow Mass will be offered for the repose of the deceased soldiers.

4. You are reminded that on Friday Mass is offered for our soldiers engaged in our defence.

5. The collection last Sunday amounted to $28.40

February 23rd, 1862 Sexagesima

2. Next Wednesday Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mr. Richard Elward.

3. Next Friday, we recommend you to observe as a day of Penance & prayer, to satisfy God for our sins, and turn away his anger from the country. - We recommend that it be observed really as a fasting day, according to the usual fasts of the church. This however is not obligatory. There will be High Mass & sermon at 10 A. M. - and as alms giving is one of the most acceptable works of penance, a collection will be taken up for the orphans - who are now again in great need, being already in debt for clothes & provisions, to the amount of $800.

February 28th, 1862 Day of Penance & Prayer for the Country

1. Rev. Mr. Hearns begs the assistance of your prayers. His sickness has taken an unfavorable change.

March 2nd, 1862 Quinquagesima

Your prayers are requested for Rev. Mr. Hearns who is no better.

2. In consideration of the extraordinary difficulty of obtaining food suitable for days of abstinence, there will be no extra abstinence required during Lent. Flesh meat is allowed every day except Friday. - On Ash Wednesday, we recommend that abstinence be observed, by all who can observe it.

9. The collections for the orphans on Friday last, amounted to $41.35 (?)

March 9th, 1862 I. S. of Lent

1. Next Tuesday, the 11th, Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mad. Girodeau.

3. Next Friday the church commemorates the Crowning With Thorns. On that day will end the novena for Rev. Mr. Hearns. Again, he begs the assistance of your prayers.

March 16th, 1862 II. S. of Lent

4. We are continuing the prayers for Rev. Mr. Hearns - We invite all to unite in supplicating St. Joseph.

(The 17th low Mass by Bishop at Main altar. Sat at throne with miter during sermon. At end of Mass gave blessing with miter & crozier - Sang it. - The 19th the same at St. Josephs Altar - no sermon. - The choir sang hymns both these days; but I mixed the voices of orphans & school boys.)

March 23rd, 1862 III. S. of Lent

3. The collections taken up for the orphans on St. Patricks Day amounted to $28.85

4. You are requested to continue your prayers for Rev. Mr. Hearns. He is rather worse than he was last week, though not as ill as he was in the beginning of this week. He will receive the sacrament of extreme unction this evening - both as a preparation for death, and as a means which God sometimes uses for preserving life.

March 30th, 1862 IV. S. of Lent

1. Tomorrow at 6 3/4 Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Mr. James Dougherty.

2. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Theodore, a colored boy who died ten days ago.

5. We beg you to continue your prayers for Revd. Fr. Hearns. We will recite every day the prayer of St. Bernard - "Remember O Most Pious Virgin" - and the "Hail Holy Queen" - for his restoration or his happy death.

April 6th, 1862 Passion Sunday

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. McCullum, who died last Tuesday.

3. That feast is a very suitable day for persons to receive the Red Scapular of our Lord's Passion. Those who wish may be invested with it that morning after Mass. - They should receive Holy communion, in order to celebrate the feast well, & to gain the plenary indulgence granted on the day of investment. - Those who already wear it, should also endeavor to receive Holy Communion that day. Confessions will be heard Thursday afternoon & Friday morning.

4. I beg you to pray on that day for the country & for Fr. Hearns.

10. The examinations of the schools of the Cathedral will be held on Monday in Holy Week. We invite & desire all to attend, who can do so.

April 13th, 1862 Palm Sunday

1. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of those who were killed in the late battle of Shiloh, - especially of Charles Richardson. Mass will be offered for him to-morrow. We beg you to pray likewise for the wounded, & especially for those who are in danger of death.

9. The examinations of the Cathedral schools will be held to-morrow at 8½ A. M. We invite all to attend. The parents & relatives of the pupils we hope will endeavor to be present even at some inconvenience; and we desire that as many others attend, as can arrange to do so.

April 20th, 1862 Easter Sunday

April 27th, 1862 Low Sunday

1. Next Wednesday being the seventh day since the death of Rev. Fr. Hearns, Mass will be offered for him at 6 A. M.

3. Next Saturday, 3rd of May is the feast of the finding of the Holy Cross. There is a plenary indulgence for the members of the society for the propagation of the faith, if they approach to the sacraments on that day. - It is also the anniversary of my episcopal consecration. It is not in our power to celebrate a pontifical Mass, but I will celebrate a low Mass at 9 A. M. at the altar of the Blessed Virgin - & expose the relic of the Holy Cross. - It will remain exposed all the day & the church will be open. - In the afternoon after the devotions of the month of May - 6½ P. M. Benediction will be given with the relic.

May 4th, 1862 II. S. after Easter - Feast of St. Monica.

3. The banns of matrimony are published between Robert Carson of Bristol, England, and Rosalie Lambert, daughter of Henry Joseph & Mary Josephine Lambert of Natchez. - Also between John Botto and Hannah Thrift of Natchez. If anyone knows of any impediment or consanguinity, affinity or spiritual relationship or other canonical hindrance, why these marriages should not take place, he should mention it as soon as possible. - This is the first and last publication.

8. Some of the colored people have been directed to come to receive instructions on Friday afternoons at 3½ - They are reminded of the necessity of coming regularly: - & we beg Masters & Mistresses to arrange the work in such a manner that they may have a good opportunity of coming. There are several who can be prepared for baptism & first communion if they come faithfully.

9. On Wednesday Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Martin Ryan, who was killed in the battle of Shiloh. - Your prayers are also requested for the repose of the soul of Hugh McKin who was killed in the same battle.

May 11th, 1862 Patronage of St. Joseph

2. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Charle Brogan - who died last night (May 11), he will be buried this afternoon at 3½.

May 18th, 1862 IV. Sund. after Easter

Next Friday - 30th day after the death of Rev. F. Hearns, the Mass of 6 o'clock will be offered for the repose of his soul.

May 25th, 1862 V. Sund. after Easter

3. Tomorrow at 6 o'clock Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Hugh McKen; and Tuesday at 6 for Thomas McKen.

June 1st, 1862 Sunday within the Octave of Ascension

2. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Elizabeth Paul who died last week. - A Mass will be offered for her tomorrow at 6 o'clock.

June 8th, 1862 Hentsxostes (?) = Whit-Sunday

One dollar note was found in church this morning.

A purse was also found some days ago.

The loser of either might call and identify themselves.

June 8th, 1862 Pentecost or Whit-Sunday

Next Wednesday a Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Felicity Girodeau.

2. Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John, a colored boy of Mr. Healy, who died last week and for the repose of the soul of Dennes Mulvihill & John Collins, who were killed in a battle near Richmond, Virginia. A Mass will be offered for them next.

6. The banns of matrimony are published between John Marron, son of Francis & Mary Marron (of N. Y.) and Catherine Duffy, daughter of Francis & Bridget Duffy (of Panama). This is the first and last publication, the parties having obtained dispensation of the two others. If anyone knows of any impediment why the marriage should not take place, he should mention it without delay.

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