(Continued) Abstracts From St. Mary's Cathedral Church "Announcments in Church Books," Scattered years and dates.
(St. Mary's Cathedral Church, Natchez, Mississippi)
No. 3 - Part 3
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No. 3 - Part 3

1896 - Jan. 26rd....3rd Sunday after Epiphany, continued.

Banns - Also between Edward J. Byrne, son of Edward Byrne and Mary Moan; and Sarah T. Hannan, daughter of Maurice Hannan and Alice Cody. 1st. publ.

Banns - And between Andrew J. Smith, son of Michael Smith and Bridget Roach; and Margaret A. Cannon, 
daughter of Michael Cannon and Margaret Grady.

Feb. 2nd....Septuagesima Sunday

Prayers for repose of the soul of Thomas Reily.

Prayers for recovery or happy death of Mrs. Julia Stanton.

Feb. 9th....Sexagesima Sunday

Prayers for repose of the souls of Mrs. Julia M. Stanton, and John W. Arrighi.

1896 - Feb. 16th....Quinquagesima Sunday

A collection will be taken up next Sunday for the Indian & Colored Missions.

1896 - Feb. 23rd....Quadragesima Sunday - 1st of Lent

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Lena Kilgarlin.

1896 - Mch. 1st....2nd Sunday of lent

The collection for the Indian & Col. Missions last Sunday was $22.00

1896 - Mch 8th....3rd Sunday of Lent

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Sr. Mary Gabriel. Also for Mrs. Ellen Noonan and for 
His Grace Most Rev. Peter Richd. Kenrick, Archbp. St. Louis.

Mch. 15th....4th Sunday of Lent

Mch. 22nd....Passion Sunday

Mch. 29th....Palm Sunday

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Ferman Cerveau.

A collection to help defray expenses for ecclesiastical students for the diocese will be taken up at all the Masses. A generous response is expected.

1896 - April 5th....Easter Sunday

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mary O'Donnell.

The collection last Sunday night was $26.85, on Good Friday $26.40

1st Qtr. of pew rent now due.

April 12th....Low Sunday

The collection on Easter Sunday for the Seminary was $53.70

April 19th....2nd Sunday after Easter

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr. Patk. Gleason.

Meeting of the congregation in the "Circle Rooms" immediately after High Mass to make arrangements 
about the holding of our annual picnic.

(comment) After this meeting the gentlemen of the Cathedral Circle will convene for business pertaining to their organization. A full attendance is expected.

1896 - April 26th....3rd Sunday after Easter. Feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph.

1896 - May 3rd....4th Sunday after Easter. Feast of the Finding of the Holy Cross.

1896 - May 10th....5th Sunday after Easter

1896 - May 17th....6th Sunday after Easter

Picnic Wednesday, (hope 'twile be successful.)

1896 - May 24th....Pentecost Sunday

The Picnic, besides affording much joy and amusement for all, netted the handsome sum of $450.50. 
The promoters of the picnic, and all who worked to make it a success deserve our best and warmest 
thanks and which we hereby heartily tender you.

May 31st....Trinity Sunday

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Nellie Rouse.

June 4th....Corpus Christi

June 7th....Sunday Within the Octave of Corpus Christi. 2nd after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Cecilia Stewart.

On next Wednesday you will kindly remember in your prayers your former beloved Bishop Elder, now Ahchbp. of Cincin. who celebrates his golden jubilee, the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on that day.

Meeting of St. Jos. Total Abstinence Soc. after High Mass - (Rosary & S. Heart Soc. after Benediction.) The

1896 - June 14th....3rd Sunday after Pent.

Make known the contents of the attached circular in reference to the 75th Anniv. of Our Holy Fathers First Holy Communion etc.

Banns of Marriage: The banns of marriage are hereby published between Charles S. Huffman, son of Katie Huffman (Dale), and Alex Huffman; and Jeanie Smith, daughter of Alfred Smith & Celeste Smith. 1st and last publ.

[These Banns are overwritten in bold writing with the words "NOT NEEDED."]

(Loose page inserted into book.)

Revdeae Care Domine.

Notas hinc tibé facimus sequentes litteras suae Eminentiae Cardinalis Satolli circa 75umanniversarium 
primae Communionis Beatissimi Patris Leonis XIII, et commendationes ibidem suggestas tuo Judicio 
adimplendas relinquimus. Easdem velis nuntiare Dominica praecedenti, parentesque incita ad videndum 
ut iisdem eorum liberi obtemperent. Mitte nomina cum qualicumque stipe Cardinali Satolli.

Recita per tres menses vel usque ad cessationem tempestatum in Missa et Benedictione Smi, Orationem 
ad repellendas tempestates No. 18 inter ad diversa.

Datum Natchez, die 25aMaii, A.D. 1896.

THOMAS HESLIN, Ep. Natch.

APOSTOLIC DELEGATION,

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

WASHINGTON, D. C.,

Die 22da Aprilis 1896.

Illmeac Rme Domine:

Proxima die 21ma Iunii complebitur septuagesimus quintus annus postquam SS. PP. Loe XIII priman Communionem peregit.

Spectaculum suavissimum foret si tune adolescentes scholarum parochialium et quarumlibet 
ceterarum Institutionum catholicarum agmine festivo ad Sacram Communionem accederent, 
pro incolumitate et faustitate Ejusdem SS. Patris deprecaturi.

Videat A. V. qua ratione id fiat optime: et nomina singulorum notata, cum levi stipe (etsi 2 cents) 
ad ipsum Pontificem M. submittenda curarem, Qui cerle pari benignitate et jucunditate cunctos 
benedicens exciperet.

Omni qua par est reverentia ac benevolentia permaneo A. Vestrae.

Addictissimus in Xto

F. C. SATOLLI, P. D. A.

1896 - June 21st....4th Sunday after Pent. St. Aloysicus of Gonzaga.

1896 - June 28th....5th Sunday after Pent. St. Leo II Bp. C.

The 2nd quarter of pew rent is now due.

1896 - July 5th....6th Sunday after Pent. Feast. The Most Precious Blood of Jesus.

Banns of Marriage: The Banns of marriage are hereby published between Charles Anderson, 
son of Martin Anderson and Carrie Klaus; and Mattie Garret, daughter of Thos. Garrett and 
Mary Ford Courtney. 1st publ.

1896 - July 12th....7th Sunday after Pentecost

Peter Pence Coll. last Sunday $12.50

Your prayers are asked in behalf of Revs. Bernard O'Reilly and John Hippel, Diven. students ordained priests this morning at St. Joseph College. Victoria, Texas.

Rev. Rens Jos. Sorin was ordained 12th June at St. Louis and Rev. Jas. Kiernan ordained priest last month at All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland.

July 19th....8th Sunday after Pentecost. St. Vincent de Paul (postponed here)

Prayers asked for the repose of the soul of Mrs. M. Welsh who died last night at 8:30.

July 26th....9th. Sunday after Pentecost. Feast of St. Anne, mother of B.V.M.

1896 - Aug. 2nd....10th Sunday after Pentecost.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Agnes Doiwn & Mrs. Hanora Whitehead.

Aug. 9th....11th Sunday after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Rev. Fr. Hahn, also for the soul of John J. Lynch.

Aug. 15th....Assumption of B.V.M.

Aug. 16th....12th Sunday after Pentecost. Feast of St. Joachim.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of the Right Rev. Jeremiah O'Sullivan, Bp. of Mobile.

Aug. 23rd....13th Sunday after Pent. Feast - The Most Pure Heart - B.V.M.

1896 - Aug. 30th....14th Sunday after Pent. Feast of St. Rose of Lima.

The schools will reopen Tuesday. Mass will be offered for their success at 8 o'cl. at which all the children will be expected to attend.

(N.B. We offer another months trial in regard to the 8 o'cl. If those who have no reason for doing so continue to 
attend this Mass it will be discontinued.)

1896 - Sept. 6th....15th Sunday after Pent. Feast of All Sovereign Pontiffs.

1896 - Sept. 13th....16th Sunday after Pent. Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.

1896 - Sept. 20th....17th Sunday after Pent. Feast of the Seven Dolars of B.M.V.

Prayers for repose of the soul of Mrs. Lula French.

1896 - Sept. 27th....18th Sunday after Pent. Octave - Seven Dolars of B. M. V.

The 3rd. quar. of pew rent due the end of the month.

I hereby publish the banns of marriage between William Carr Howard, son of John Howard and Georgia Latrope; and Marie Elise Huntington, daughter of Benjamin Huntington & Eliza Wade. 1st publ.

Oct. 4th....19th Sunday after Pent. Feast of the Most Holy Rosary.

The collection today at all the Masses will be, as announced last Sunday, for the Propagation of the Faith. There will be a procession, out of doors, this evening, immediately after vespers in honor of the Feast of the Most holy Rosary. Sermon. The regular meeting of the Rosary & S. Heart Soc. will take place after benediction. The Total Abstinence Soc. will meet after High Mass. Vespers this evening and hereafter will begin at 4 o'cl.

A ten days mission will open here on Sunday 18th inst. It will be conducted

by the Rev. Fathers O'Connor & Power, S.J.

Saturday will be a fast day for the member

Oct. 11th....20th Sunday after Pent. Maternity of the B.V.M.

The Mission will open next Sunday at High Mass (comment).

The collection for Propagation of the Faith last Sunday, $15.50 (should be better.)

Banns of marriage: I hereby publish the banns of marriage between S. Baker Stewart, son of Wm. Henry Stewart and Eliza Little; and Stella Teresa Wilds, daughter of Oliver Wilds and Barbara Koerber. 1st. publ.

1896 - Oct. 18th....21st Sunday after Pent. Feast of St. Luke, Evgl.

The Mission opens today with Solemn High Mass at 10 o'cl. The children mission at 4 (no vespers), Rosary, sermon & Benediction at 7 1/2.

During the week the order of the mission will be as follows: -

5:30 a.m., Mass & instruction.

8:30 a.m., Mass & Sermon.

2:30 p.m., Children Mission.

3:00 p.m., Way of the Cross.

7:30 p.m., Rosary, sermon & Benediction.

1896 - Oct. 25th....22nd Sunday after Pent.

The mission will close on Wednesday night. A collection will be taken up tonight wherewith to defray the expenses of the Missions and make a suitable offering to the fathers.

1896 - Nov. 1st....23rd Sunday after Pent. Feast of All Saints.

1896 - Nov. 8th....24th Sunday after Pent. (5th after Epiphany.)

The collection taken up for the Asylums last Sunday amounted to $82.10.

Banns of marriage. The Banns of marriage are hereby published for the 1st time between Thomas Lamachia, son of Prosper Lamachia and Girardie de Sancto; and Elizabeth Fox, daughter of Gasper and Teresa Fox. 1st publ.

1896 - Nov. 15th....25th Sunday after Pent. (6th past Epiph.)

Prayers for repose of soul of Sr. Mary Camillus Callis, Sr. Mercy, Vicksburg - died Nov. 12.

The ladies who collect for the orphans will call upon you this week or next. Tis hoped that you will extend to them your accustomed generosity.

Banns - Also between Roland Haley, son of Lausey N. Haley and R. S. Haley; and Rhoda Sarah Swayne, daughter of Geo. W. Swayne and Mary Ann Brady. 1st publ.

1896 - Nov. 22nd....26th & Last Sunday after Pent. Feast of St. Cecilia, V. M.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Michael Dimartino.

Collection next Sunday to buy coal for the church.

On next Wednesday eve. at 7 1/2 o'cl. a flag will be raised & put in position on the Bros. school. This will be attended with appropriate ceremonies. All are invited to be pres.

1896 - Nov. 29th....1st Sunday of Advent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Ernest Vandyke and Alex Wark (N.O.).

As announced last Sunday the collection today is for coal for the church.

Banns of marriage: I hereby publish the banns of marriage between Duncan J. Eidt, son of William Eidt and Catherine Denniger; and Ida Hemmack, daughter of John and Ann Hemmack. 1st publ.

1896 - Dec. 6th....2nd Sunday of Advent.

The amount collected last Sunday for coal for the church amounted only to $10. Those who forgot to put in their subscription will please do so today or as soon hereafter as possible. Ten dollars is not half the amount needed.

1896 - Dec. 13th....3rd Sunday of Advent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Zimmer.

Recommend that contributions for the poor be put in the St. Vincent de Paul box.

1896 - Dec. 20th....4th Sunday of Advent.

Prayers are asked for the repose of the soul of Rev. D. McIniry, S.J. dec'd on Friday.

Donations to the altar & the Christmas Crib, such as candles, oil etc. will be thankfully rec'd.

All are requested to settle their pew rent accounts by the end of the year or as soon thereafter as possible.

1896 - Dec. 27th....Sunday Within Octave of Christmas. Feast of St. John, Ap. and Evang.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Rosanna Brice.

Collection Christmas Day for the asylums $43.55.

Bans of Marriage: The bans of Marriage are hereby published between Granville A. Humason, son of Preston C. Humason & Mary J. House; and Agnes Marie Tierney, daughter of John P. Tierney and Eliza J. Hoggatt. 1st publ.

Bans of marriage between Jno. Chas. Miller & Lillie Rife. 1st & last. (Jan. 6)

The young men of the congregation will give a concert next Wednesday night, beginning at 8 o'cl. for the benefit of the orphans.

NEW YEARS DAY, 1897

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Jan. 3rd....1st Sunday of the New year.

Pew Rent - Front Pews.

1897 - Jan. 10th....1st Sunday after the Epiphany.

Bans of marriage: I hereby publish the bans of marriage between

William H. Berdon, son of August Berdon and Mary E. Broag;

and Fannie E. Godbold, daughter of Thos. W. Godbold and Mary

A. Cato. 1st publ.

1897 - Jan. 17. 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.

1897 - Jan. 24th. 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.

On next Sunday a statement of the collections for the Asylums

will be made, also the yearly financial accounts of the

church, and the acct. with the congregation for the paying

of the debt on the Bros. House.

Those able to rent a pew or a part of a pew should do so as soon

as possible.

The Altar & Sanctuary envelopes distributed today (recommend it)

Financial Statement for 1896

St. Mary's Cathedral.

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RECEIPTS.

From Pew Rents............................ $1,750.00

" Sunday Collections................... 1,148.18

" Cemetery Lots and Funerals........... 230.75

" Extraordinary Collections on

Christmas, Easter, Etc............ 168.65

" Receipts of Picnic................... 450.50

" Envelope Collections, Alt. & Sanc. Soc. 92.45

" Collection for Ros. Banner........... 63.50 -- $3,904.03

EXPENDITURES.

To Salary of Priests...................... $ 500.00

" Organist............................... 180.00

" Current Church Expenses................ 462.45

" Premium, Ins. $6,000 on church for 5 y'rs 135.00

" " " on Brothers School....... 41.50

" Painting and Repairing School, Fitting Up

New Class-Room, Etc................. 240.10

" Repairs in Cathedral Circle Rooms...... 73.56

" Money Borrowed to Pay for Furnace in C'h 175.00

" Donation From Picnic to Help Pay for

Brothers House...................... 201.95

" Disbursement of Extraordinary Collections 168.65

" New Canopy............................. 108.77

" Ros. Banner............................ 63.50

" General Expenses of House.............. 1,316.23 -- $3,666.71

Balance on Hand....................... 237.32

BROTHERS` HOUSE.

RECEIPTS.

Balance on Hand Jan. 1, 1896.............. $ 280.22

Collections from the Congregation......... 402.42

Rent for Lower Part (Store)............... 405.00

From Picnic............................... 201.95 -- $1,289.59

EXPENDITURES

Paid on Principal......................... $1,000.00

Interest................................... 212.50

Insurance................................. 49.50

Current Expenses.......................... 27.59 -- $1,289.59

Due on House......................... 3,000.00

P. C. HAYDEN, Pastor.

1897 - Jan. 31st, 4th Sunday after Epiphany

The state meeting of the Catholic Knights will be held here next

Wednesday. The proceedings will be opened by a Solemn High

Mass celebrated at 9 o'cl. The congregation is cordially

invited to attend. All members of the Natchez branch are

requested to meet in their hall about a quarter to 9 so as

to accompany in procession the visiting representatives.

N.B. No society shall be recognized as Catholic unless it's

motive, object and rules be made known to and approved by the

proper authorities. Nor shall the election of officers of such

soc. be considered valid.

(Saturday Jan. 30, 1897. Golden Jubilee or 50th anniv. of opening

of St. Mary's Orphan Asylum.)

1897 - Febr. 7th, 5th Sunday after Epiphany.

Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Ann

Coughlin and James Sheridan.

On Wednesday the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the

Bros. of the S. Heart in America will be commemorated here.

Solemn High Mass at 9 o'cl at which the congregation is invited

to be present. There will be presented a Sacred Drama in the

Institute Hall at 8 o'cl. and an address suitable to the occasion

will be made.

1897 - Feb. 14th, Septuagesima Sunday

Febr. 21st, Sexagesima Sunday

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Elizabeth Perrault.

Febr. 28th, Quinquagesima Sunday

Prayers for Soul of Mrs. Julia Nutt.

March 7th, Quadragesima Sunday

Prayers for the soul of John Walsh.

Mch. 14th, 2nd Sunday of Lent

Circular letter found between pages 180 & 181

CIRCULAR LETTER

OF

RT. REV. THOMAS HESLIN, BISHOP OF NATCHEZ.

TO THE CLERGY AND LAITY OF HIS DIOCESE.

ON THE OCCASION OF THE RETREAT AND SYNOD, 1897.

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Rev. Father, and Dear Brethren:

We take great pleasure in testifying our satisfaction, and joy, at the results of the Ecclesiastical Retreat, which has just closed here at Natchez,and we desire to express our sense of high appreciation, and deep gratitude, to the zealous, learned, and eloquent Father who so ably conducted it. These spiritual exercises intimately concern not only the Rev. clergy, but also the faithful. The clergy, indeed, reap their immediate benefit - they become renewed in spirit - they are aroused to a keener sense of their high calling,quickened to a livelier feeling of duty and responsibility, and stirred up to more fervent piety and devotion - they are lifted up to closer spiritual union with their Divine Master, and animated with fresh courage and determination to prosecute their arduous labors in His service, and to endure the trials incident to their condition. The faithful too, though indirectly, have no small share in the advantages of a retreat; and these advantages repay them,in the end for the absence of their pastors, and their temporary privations ofthe Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and other services. The prophet of old, said: "There shall be like people like priest." - Oses 4 9. The holier and more devoted the priest, the better will the wants of the faithful be looked after,and their spiritual welfare promoted: the stores of grace and blessings gathered by the priest, in the seclusion and heavenly communings of his retreat will, on his return, be pour out on his flock like a bounteous shower,to moisten and fertilize the soil of their hearts, and make them bring forth amore plentiful crop of good works. And that we have a right to expect these happy fruits the earnestness with which our priests preformed the exercises ofthe retreat, and to which we gladly bear witness, is a sufficient guarantee.No doubt the pious prayers of the people for their priests drew down special graces, and aided much in achieving this satisfactory result. this is as it should be; the faithful ought, at all times, to pray for their priests, that they may be truly men of God, intent on their own sanctification, always disposed to work and suffer for their heavenly Master, and entirely devoted to the welfare of the flocks entrusted to them. Thus they will effectually, save their own souls, as well as the souls committed to their charge. When the clergy of a Diocese meet under their Bishop, not only do they consult for their own immediate spiritual good, and that of their flocks, but also for the interests of good order in their parishes. Hence they hold synods or assemblies to devise plans, adopt resolutions, and pass laws or statutes according to special wants. On a previous occasion, as well as our late retreat, some of these enactments were adopted, which we hereby bring to your notice, that you may know and observe them. And first, we will again call your attention to a few statues enacted in the synod of 1892. They are: 1. Parents are enjoined to have their children baptized before they are a month old. 2. Round dances are forbidden, and absolution is to be denied to all those who, finding them a proximate occasion of grievous sin, are yet unwilling to abandon them. 3. All Catholic marriages should be accompanied with a Nuptial Mass.Those who are married otherwise may have the Nuptial Mass celebrated at any subsequent time. They ought to assist at it, go to holy Communions and receive the special blessings invoked, during it, upon the married couple. At our late retreat we adopted the following resolutions or synodalenactments: 1. Funerals being, generally, occasions of contributing to the supportof the priest, the following offerings shall be made at them: Five dollars for a simple funeral; ten dollars for a funeral with a Low Mass; and fifteen dollars for a funeral with High Mass. Those who desire extra lights, draperies, personal attendance, etc., shall increase the offerings accordingly. The poor who are unable to make an offering shall not be deprived of the benefit of christian burial. 2. When there are Canonical reasons for dispensing from the impediments of Matrimony, especially from those of Consanguinity and Affinity, suitable alms, according to the means of the petitioner, shall be offered. These alms are prescribed in the faculties which we receive from Rome, and they are intended as a penance and kind of compensation for the relaxation of the laws of the church, and a reparation of the infraction which takes place. We also take occasion to say that suitable offerings ought to be made to the priest at baptisms and marriages. 3. The collections which has, heretofore, been taken up for the orphans, on Christmas Day, shall, henceforward, be applied to the support of priests who labor on the poorer missions of the Diocese. We have thought the time has come to make general laws for funeral offerings, as is done in all well-constituted dioceses, and to make them so moderate as not to exceed the power of persons of limited means. It often happens that people in comfortable or affluent circumstances,wish to indulge in a big display of flowers, wreaths, carriages, draperies,etc., at the funeral of their dead, and do not think of making an appropriate offering to the church or the priest who conducts the services on the occasion. This omission we hope will be readily supplied hereafter. While on this subject we will remark that funerals are ill-chosen occasions for a vain and costly display. They are too often made to subserve the vanity of the living, rather than to testify sorrow, or procure help, for the dead. A splendid funeral, in the eyes of many, compensates for various shortcoming chargeable to the deceased while living, and ends the duties of surviving friends to him after death. Hence we would express our disapproval of all ostentatious pomp at funerals - such as floral offerings, wreaths, or other vain exhibition. We also desire to correct a mistake prevalent in some quarters - that a sermon is a part of the funeral service. Such is not thecase, and must not always be expected. But should the pastor deem it a fit time to address the mourning friends, let it be done in terms befitting the occasion - sparing of praise for the deceased, and, in grave, earnest, tones, exhorting the living to prepare for death, and to testify their friendship for the dead rather by fervent prayers and good works, than by passing words and compliments. Let christian funerals be conducted with becoming simplicity and gravity. Let no expense be incurred for mere show, but let the money be given in alms to relive the poor and needy, and let it be the chief aim of surviving friends to secure prayers, holy communions, indulgences, and especially the atoning sacrifice of the Mass for the dead. With regard to the change of the Christmas collection from the orphans to the poorer missions of the diocese, we have not resolved on it hastily or unadvisedly. It is based on weighty reasons, which, when you ponder, we hope you will truly appreciate. The general collection for the orphans throughout the diocese shall be kept up as usual and we bespeak for it a still more generous contribution. Now this collection occurs, at least, in most parts, a short time before Christmas; and when, again at Christmas another collection is announced for the orphans, many have wondered at being called on so soon again to contribute to an object which they had but lately helped. Moreover,deserving as is the cause of the orphans, the poorer missions are no less so,if not indeed far more so. Many of our scattered Catholics see the priest but seldom, some hardly ever, some once or twice a year, while some others more fortunate enjoy his visit once a month. These Catholics are, for the most part, poor and unable to afford a decent support to the priest, and it is clear that they and their children suffer great spiritual want. How often do they remain ignorant of the first principals of religion! How often do not their sick depart this life without its helps and consolations! How often, alas! do not they, or their children, fall away from the faith! They are, in a sense, orphans - they are, most of the time, deprived of the presence and assistance of their spiritual father. And the priest himself, who has left father and mother, to serve others - often strangers, may also beconsidered an orphan. Where then he is employed on these small, poor, scattered missions he ought to enlist our sympathy, and call forth our assistance, so as to render his position less lonely and unendurable, and our kindly feelings, and our help, ought to go out to these poor breathern of ours who are exposed to so much spiritual privation and suffering. We do not, because we cannot, propose to provide a priest for every small community; but with further assistance we can multiply the number of the clergy; we can have several of the stations or missions attended more frequently; and thus if we cannot entirely remedy the evil, we can, at least, mitigate it, and prepare the way for its final removal. For those desirable purposes we rely on your generous co-operation as well as assistance which we receive from abroad. Finally, if most of the above regulations are of a temporal nature, you will bear in mind that we are composed of a body and soul, and that unless our corporal wants are supplied we shall be unable to look after your spiritual wants. Thus did the great Doctor of the Gentiles, St. Paul reason with his converts: "If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great matter if we reap your carnal things?" - 1 Cor. 9 - 11. He moreover testifies: "So the Lord ordained that they who preach the Gospel should live by the Gospel." - ibv. 14. Accordingly the church has imposed the positive command, or precept, that the faithful shall contribute to the support of their priests. These measures, then, which we have adopted, are so many means to enable you to comply with this important duty. In Conclusion, let us recall how St. Paul assures the faithful that, in the designs of God, all things are intended for their spiritual welfare, the highest ministers of religion are employed in their service, and all the vicissitudes of life are meant to promote the cause of their salvation: "For all things are yours whether Paul or Apollo, or Cephas or the world, or life or death, or things present, or things to come, all things are yours, and you are Christ's, and Christ is God's." - 1 Cor. 3 - 22 - 23. Given at Natchez, this 15th day of May, A.D. 1897

+THOMAS HESLIN, Bishop of Natchez.

1897 - Mch. 14th, 2nd Sunday of Lent, continued

The collection for the Indian & Col. Missions taken up last

Sunday amounted to $18.60.

Mch. 21st, 3rd Sunday of Lent

A novena of Masses beginning tomorrow will be said in honor of

Our Lady of Prompt Succor to ask her to avert the threatened

flood.

Prayers for the soul of Bro. Avitus (S. Heart order)

1897 - April 4th, Passion Sunday

The first quarter pew rent is now due.

1897 - Apr. 11th, Palm Sunday

1897 - Apr. 18th, Easter Sunday

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. B. McGinty.

The collection last Sunday night to defray expenses of gas lights etc. during lent was $34.20. On Good Friday during the veneration of the cross $23.30.

Meeting of The Children of Mary at 3 o'cl.

Bans of Marriage -

I hereby publish the bans of marriage between Fredrick W.

Blankenstein, son of Wm. Blankenstein & Caroline Grape and

Josephine G. Guidici, daughter of Frank Guidici and Elizabeth

Schultz. 1st and last publ.

During the week some of the ladies will call on you for

contributions to meet expenses of the retreat of the clergy

of the diocese which will be held here next week. I hope you will

be as generous as circumstances will permit.

To all who have helped by actual work, donations of flowers,

lights etc toward decorating the repository for Holy

Saturday, and the altar today, as well as to the choir for their

regular & constant attendance, appreciative thanks are hereby

tendered.

Bans of marriage -

James E. Fagan, son of James and Anna Fagan and Beatrice Lewis,

daughter of Michael & Mary Lewis. 1st & last Publ.

1897 - April 25th, Low Sunday

Loose page inserted at this location

Retreat of the Clergy, Apr. 27th to May 5th.

5.00 AM Rising

5.30 " Prayers, 1st meditation (The Fr. did not come out.)

6.15 " Mass

7.15 " Breakfast

8.00 " Little Lauds

8.45 " Points of 2nd meditation, followed by meditation

9.45 " Way of the cross; free time

10.45 " Conference

11.45 " Examine

12.00 PM Dinner

2.00 " Vespers

3.00 " Conference; Rubrics; Statutes; &c

4.00 " Matins and Lauds

5.15 " Points of 3rd meditation, followed by meditation

6.30 " Rosary, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

7.00 " Supper

8.30 " Night prayers and points of morning meditation

9. 1/4 Retiring

Silence at all times is strongly recommended.

Recreation optional after dinner and supper.

given by Fr. Power, S.J.

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Collections last Sunday for Seminary amounted to $46.65

May 2nd, Second Sunday after Easter

On Wednesday at the same hour High Mass will be offered for all

who have helped to entertain the clergy during the Retreat.

The Retreat ends on Tuesday evening with Benediction of the Bl.

Sacr. and the singing of the Te Deum.

1897 - May 9th, 3rd Sunday after Easter. Patronage of St. Joseph

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr. John Davis.

There will be a meeting of the congregation next Sunday after

High Mass to make arrangements for our annual congregational

picnic.

To all who contributed towards entertaining the clergy during the

Retreat thanks are hereby tendered.

1897 - 4th Sunday after Easter

Prayers for the repose of the of J. Charles Capdeville

As announced last Sunday a meeting of the congregation will take

place after High Mass. A large attendance is requested.

1897 - May 23rd, 5th Sunday after Easter

1897 - May 30th, 6th Sunday after Easter

1897 - June 6th, Pentecost Sunday

Your prayers are requested for repose of the soul of Mrs. Marie

Antonia Barraco.

1897 - June 13th, Trinity Sunday

Prayers for repose of the soul of Archbp. Janssens

June 20th, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Michl. Hughes

Five Masses, one each morning beginning tomorrow, will be said

this week for Archbp. Janssens.

The annual commencement of St. Jos. School will take place on

Wednesday.

June 27th, 3rd Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mr. George S. Reddy, who

died in Baton Rouge and will be buried here today. Funeral at 12

o'cl.

The commencement exercises of the Bros. school will be held

tomorrow night.

July 4th, 4th Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of W. J. Dougherty & Sr. Mary

Olympia.

2nd quar. of pew rent is now due.

1897 - July 11th, 5th Sunday after Pent.

The collection for Our Holy Father last Sunday was $11.00

Thanks are tendered for donation of lamp to St. Jos' altar.

1897 - July 18th, 6th Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Alex. D. Benbrook.

1897 - July 25th, 7th Sunday after Pent. Feast of St. James Apost.

Pew-Holders who are in arrears will please settle same this week.

1897 - Aug. 1st, 8th Sunday after Pent.

1897 - Aug. 8th, 9th Sunday after Pentecost

Prayers are asked for repose of soul of Mrs. Joanna Kiernan.

1897 - Aug. 15th, 10th Sunday after Pentecost

Aug. 22nd, 11th Sunday after Pentecost

The schools will reopen in two weeks. Parents will have

children ready to go at once and form classes, and let work of

school go on regularly & steadily.

May 29th, 12th Sunday after Pentecost

After one more week the schools will reopen and all the

children are expected to go to them at once to form the classes

and begin the school work in earnest from the start. Parents by

keeping back their children only obstruct the working of the

school, annoy the teachers, interfere with the progress of the

other scholars, and injure their own children by depriving them

of so much schooling. All Catholics are obliged to give their

children a Catholic education.

School children to attend High Mass in gallery with teachers

or in pews with some member of family, also Vespers & Catchesm.

1897 - Sept. 5th, 13th Sunday after Pent.

The schools will reopen tomorrow. Mass will be offered for

their success at which the children are expected to attend.

Hereafter the 2nd Mass on weekdays will be at 8 o'cl. The school

children are also expected to attend High Mass on the galleries

with their teachers or in the pews with some members of their

family. Also Vespers & Catechism.

Bans of Marriage. The bans of marriage are hereby published

between Thomas A. Middleton son of Michl. Middleton & Rose

Cassedy and Miss Clara Smith, adopted daughter of Bridget Smith.

1st publ.

1897 - Sept. 12th. 14th Sunday after Pent

1897 - Sept. 19th. 15th Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Rev. Father Ledue

of Bay St. Louis, who is reported to have died on his recent

visit to France.

Also for the soul of Miss L. Sauter of Vidalia.

Thanks for lamp donated by a friend of Cathedral - Mr. J.

Meehan in N.Y.

1897 - Sept. 26th. 16th Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Marie Louise

Julienne, and of John Conti.

Oct. 3rd, 17th Sunday after Pent. Feast of the Most Holy Rosary

Prayers for the repose of the souls of Rev. Alphonus Baur,

Pastor, Our Lady of Victories, Scranton, and of Bro. Symphorian

who was some years ago director at D'Evereux Hall. (Both died

with the fever.)

Your prayers are asked for the recovery of Rev. Father

Prendergast who is sick with the fever at Edwards, and for the

preservation of the other priests and sisters who are working in

the midst of it.

The 3rd quarter of pew rent is now due.

Oct. 10th. 18th Sunday after Pent. Maternity of the Bl. Virgin

The collection for the Propagation of the Faith taken up

last Sunday was $15.00

Oct. 17th, 19th Sunday after Pent. Feast: Purity of the Bl. Virgin

Oct. 24th. 20th Sunday after Pent. Feast of the Archangel Raphael.

Prayers for the repose of the souls of Rev. Father

Denis who died last Monday in Bay St. Louis of yellow fever, and

of George Behler, and your prayers for the recovery of Fr. Kelels

who is down with the fev. in B. St. Louis.

Oct. 31st, 21st Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Bro. Emilian, May

his Soul etc. and for the recovery of Fathers Blanc & O'Shanahan.

(both sick with the fever.)

Nov. 7th., 22nd Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul

of Mrs. Mary Anna O'Brien, and for the recovery of Rev. Francis

Bertels S.J. sick with the fever in Biloxi where he went a short

time ago to attend to the parish during the illness of it's

pastor Father Blanc.

Nov. 14th. 23rd Sunday after Pent.

The collection taken up at the cemetery last Sunday for the

asylums amounted to $78.25.

Bans of Marriage. I hereby publish the bans of marriage between

John Dix, son of Wm. & Maria Watson Dix; and Anna Burch

Whitney, adopted daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Burch. 1st &

last publ.

1897 - Nov. 21st. 24th & Last Sunday after Pent.

1897 - Nov. 28th. 1st Sunday of Advent

Prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of

William Kelly, Thomas Toomey and James Long.

1897 - Dec. 5th. 2nd Sunday of Advent

A collection to buy coal for the church will be taken up

today.

1897 - Dec. 8th. The Immaculate Conception of the Bl. Virgin

Dec. 12th. 3rd Sunday of Advent.

The collection for coal for the ch. was sufficient to defray

all expenses.

1897 - Dec. 19th, 4th Sunday of Advent

Prayers for the soul of Lawrence Beard

A collection will be taken up at all the Masses for the poor

missions of the diocese, (explain the changes, heretofore it was

for the orphan asylums.)

Offerings to the Altars and the Christmas Crib, such as

candles, oil, etc will be thankfully recd.

1897 - Dec. 26th, Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas

Those in arrears for pew rent will please settle this week.

The collection yesterday for the poorer missions of the

diocese amounted to $52.00.

LOOSE PAPER AT THIS LOCATION:

Financial Statement

for 1897.

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RECEIPTS.

From Pew Rents ..............................$1,643.30

" Sunday Collections...................... 1,049.50

" Cemetery Lots and Funerals.............. 152.10

" Extraordinary Collections on Christmas

Easter, etc.......................... 165.45

" Envelope Collections.................... 76.20 -$3,086.55

EXPENDITURES.

To Salary of Priests.........................$ 644.90

" Organist.................................. 200.00

" Current Church Expenses................... 448.15

" Premium, Insurance Bishop's Residence..... 89.25

" Disbursement of Extraordinary Collections. 165.45

" General Expenses of House................. 1,206.10 - $2,753.85

Balance on Hand.................. $ 332.70

During the year two handsome lamps were given to the Sanctuary

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Brothers House.

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Receipts.

By Rent for Lower Part (Store)...............$ 370.00

" The Congregation.......................... 213.05 -$ 583.05

Expenditures.

To Deficit from last year....................$ 15.43

" Premium, Insurance........................ 61.50

" Interest.................................. 155.60

" Repairs................................... 6.80

" Payment on Principal...................... 300.00 - $ 539.32

Balance on Hand..................... $ 43.73

Still Due on House........................$2,700.00

P. C. Hayden, Pastor

1898 - New Years Day. Circumcision of Our Lord

I hereby publish the bans of marriage between Cassius

E. Garrett, son of John Garrett and Martha Pritchett; and Maggie

E. Welsh, daughter of Henry Welsh and Mary Murray. 1st Publ.

Jan. 2nd, Dom. (Vacant) Octave of St. Stephens, 1st. M.

Bans of Marriage. Also between Lee Joseph Breithaupt son of

Ernest Breithaupt and Mattie Fuller and Mollie

C. Gahan daughter of William Gahan and Lizzie

Benbrook. 1st publ.

" " " Also between Henry M. Carson son of John

Charles Carson and Annette Thompson and Anna

Laura Wensel, daughter of Theodore V. Wensel

and Emma Kirksey. 1st publ.

The ladies who are appointed to collect in the city for the

asylums may begin the work as soon as they find it convenient.

Jan. 9th. 1st Sunday after Epiphany

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Sr. Mary

Elizabeth, formerly of Natchez. Died at Emmittsburgh [?????]

Jan. 16th, 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany

1898 - Jan. 23rd, 3rd Sunday after Epiph.

Jan. 30th, 4th Sunday after Epiphany

Prayers requested for repose of the soul of Maurice

Haley.

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published

between Charles W. Hunter, son of Monroe W. Hunter & Ollie

Walcott, and Catherine Mary Fox, daughter of Casper and Teresa

Fox. 1st Publ.

On occasions when large numbers go to communion, such as on

1st Fridays etc, the children should come first - i.e. after the

Bro's & Sisters.

1898 - Feb. 6th, Septugesima Sunday

1898 - Feb. 13, Sexagesima Sunday.

Bans of Marriage: between Patrick H. Noonan, son of Peter Noonan & Ellen O'Ferrall and Mary E. Neukam, daughter of Alfred Schirk and Anna Connolly, 1st & last Publ.

1898 - Feb. 20th, Quinquagesima Sunday

Entertainment by the young men tomorrow night at ??????

Opera - hope all will take an interest in it.

1898 - Feb. 27th, Quadragesima Sunday

Masses: Monday, Triduum of Masses (i.e. Mass on Mond. Tues. & Wed.) for The dead sailors of the Maine

1898 - Mch. 6th, 2nd Sunday of Lent.

Collection for the Ind. & Col. Missions last Sunday was

$17.85.

1898 - Mch. 13th, 3rd Sunday of Lent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Sarah M.

Sherrard, and for the recovery or happy death of Edward Koerber.

1898 - Mch. 20th, 4th Sunday of Lent.

Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of

Edward Koerber, also for Bro. Conrad, Bro. of the S. Heart at Bay

St. Louis.

1898 - Mch. 27th, Passion Sunday

1898 - April 3rd, Palm Sunday

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Dina Frances

Sommerville.

After the sermon a collection will be taken up to defray the general expenses of gas, lights etc during the Lent.

A collection to help defray expenses of Ecclesiastical

students for the diocese will be taken up at both masses.

All contributions to the church in the way of oil, candles,

flowers for the Repository and for Easter Sunday, will be

thankfully received.

1898 - April 10th, Easter Sunday

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Bro. Francis

(Bro. of S. H.), director at Donaldsonville.

A collection will be taken up today at both Masses to help

defray expenses of Ecclesiastical students for the diocese.

Candles. The collection last Sunday to defray the expenses

of gas etc during the Lent was $33.15 - At the veneration of the

Cross on Good Friday for the Holy Land $26.25.

To all who have helped by actual work, donations of flowers,

candles etc towards decorating the Repository for Holy Thursday

and the altar today, as also to the choir for their regular and

constant attendance, appreciative thanks are cordially tendered.

His Grace, Archbishop Elder, is expected to honor us with a

visit next Thursday. He will preach on the occasion of the Golden

Jubilee of Rev. Mother de Sales which will be celebrated in

Vicksburg next Wednesday. Mother de Sales is the Superior of the

Sisters of Mercy in Miss. The Motherhouse being at Vicksburg.

1898 - April 17, Low Sunday

1898 - April 24th, 2nd Sunday after Easter.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul

of John C. Smith.

Bans. I hereby publish the bans of marriage between William P.

O'Malley son of John O'Malley and Mary Malone and Mary Madeline

Perrault, daughter of James Oliver Perrault and Laura Gregory.

1st publ.

1898 - May 1st, 3rd Sunday after Easter.

On Tuesday night, 10th inst., there will be an entertainment

given in the opera house by the picked talent of the

congregation, assisted by outside friends. Most of the proceeds

will go to help pay the debt on the Bros. house. Those interested

in this will please help in the selling of tickets.

A good attendance is requested and hoped for, and this year

particularly, that Mary the Mother of God be invoked to interest

herself with her divine son to bring the present war in which our

country is at present involved to a speedy conclusion, and

especially for the souls of those who may lose their lives in it.

On next Wednesday evening there will be no devotions, as a picnic will be given to the Altar boys on that day.

Bans. Also for the 1st & last time between Henry Charles Burton

of London, England, son of Edward Spedding Burton and Mary

Andrews, and Irwin Huntington, daughter of Benjamin & Eliza

Huntington.

1898 - May 8th, 4th Sunday after Easter.

The entertainment to be given Tuesday night as already

announced, and advertized in the papers will, I hope, be well

attended.

1898 - May 15th, 5th Sunday after Easter

The prayers of the congregation are asked for the

repose of the soul of Mrs. Susana Becker.

1898 - May 22nd, Sunday within the Octave of the Ascension

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary Schmitt

(Claude)

Bans of Marriage. I hereby publish the bans of marriage between

James M. Doyle, son of Jno. & Kate Doyle and Mary A. Kennedy,

daughter of Jessie Kennedy and Eliza Gleason.

1898 - May 29th, Pentecost Sunday

June 5th, Trinity Sunday

Prayers of the congregation are requested for the

repose of the soul of Michael Smith.

Bans of Marriage: between Allen T. Bowie Jr., son of Allen

Bowie Sr. and Annie M. Bowie and Myra A. Crossgrove daughter of

Simeon Daniel Crossgrove and Ethlyn N. Caffee. 1st & last publ.

June 12th, Sunday within the Octave of

June 19th, 3rd Sunday after Pent.

June 26th, 4th Sunday after Pent.

The prayers of the congregation are requested for the

repose of the soul John Thos. Kane.

The commencement exercises of the Cathedral School will take

place tomorrow evening - beginning at 8 o'cl.

Bans of Marriage. I hereby publish the banns of marriage between

Joseph B. Henry son of Milo Henry and Nannie Holloway and Julia

Brice, daughter of Jacob Henry and Rosana (Henry) Brice. 1st &

last publ.

July 3rd, 5th Sunday after Pent.

(Prayers for Father Vally) Prayers for the repose of

the soul of Ethel Profilet.

The 2nd quarter pew rent is now due.

July 10th, 6th Sunday after Pent.

Peter Pence collection last Sunday for Our Holy Father was

$14.20.

1898 - July 17, 7th Sunday after Pent.

July 24, 8th Sunday after Pent.

1898 - Tuesday, St. Anne, Mother of the Bl. Virg.

July 31st, 9th Sunday after Pentecost.

Aug. 7th, 10th Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of

John O'Brien who died last night.

1898 - Aug. 14th, 11th Sunday after Pentecost.

Prayers asked for (Bishops mother) Catherine Heslin &

Rev. Camille D. Hooghe

Aug. 15th, (Monday), Feast of Assumption of B. V. M.

Prayers requested for repose of Philip Sanguinetti.

Requested to announce to friends of Mrs. Boyd - protestant - that her funeral takes place today at 3:30 P.M. This because

they could not publish otherwise.

Mr. Sanguinetti's funeral at 5:30 P.M.

1898 - Aug. 21st, 12th Sunday after Pentecost

Aug. 28th, 13th Sunday after Pent.

1899 - Jan. 15th, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Casper Fox.

1899 - Jan. 22nd, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.

Jan. 29th, Septuagesima Sunday

Feb. 5th, Sexagesima Sunday

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Ellen McDonald and John McGinty.

Feb. 12th, Quinquagesima Sunday

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Pierre Lafores

Printed paper between pages 284 & 285

Appeal

In Behalf of the Negro and Indian Missions in

the United States

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One of the most prominent facts forced upon the attention of the thinking men of our country during the past year, is that which declares the vital necessity of every possible effort being made for the amelioration and education of our fellow citizens of the colored race.

Greatest factor as the Catholic Church has ever been, for the civilizing and upbuilding of the peoples coming within her influence she must not in this our own land, fall short of her glorious missionary record.

It would be a revisal of her history and a shirking of the responsibili-ties which are proportionate to her pre-eminence as a religious power in the Western world.

Ever watchful for the cause of true civilization and with the word of her Divine founder always as her watchword she knows that it will profit no race, no individual to gain worldly knowledge of wealth and suffer the loss of moral strength and spiritual life.

She therefore, as always, founds her power for civilization on the realization of moral responsibility in the individual and of his duties toward her creator - towards his fellow man and towards himself. She knows with a divine wisdom and with an unparalleled experience that sound morality is the only enduring basis for a race's greatness. Upon this solid foundation she should rear the enduring fabric of the future of her colored children and therefore appeals to all within her fold to aid in compassing them with the protections of religious instructions and christian home-life which alone can meet the requirements of the race and of the times.

We may not it is true, because of gratitude and mercy forget what we owe towards the propagation of the faith in other lands, but with the cries of those in moral distress at home are distinct and persistent, and it is but right that their appeals should be well attended to and borne constantly in mind.

How stirring these appeals are will be evident to any reader of the reports sent in by those already laboring in this wide and fruitful field, and from this perusal will be gathered not only a realization of the importance of the task which charity commands, but also of the practical means by which this charity may best and with certainty accomplish it's work.

From all quarters we learn that while some success has been secured with the adults of Negro - and so also with those of Indian blood, - the greatest and most enduring success follows from the proper care of the young of the race. Let but proper school facilities be afforded these children and they do more in their home circles than any missionary could accomplish, for they win within a short time the hearts of their parents to that faith which so carefully and sacrificingly through its priests and nuns, labors for these children. They become little missionaries to all within reach of their childish influence and spread the faith where a priest would fail. In this fact lies the key to the permanent advance of the Church's power among our colored brethren; and as the church being known by them, wins them to her fold, it is primarily to the school it must look for the hope of the colored missions, and it is these schools that must be strongly supported by the charity of those to whom the hands of the colored race are extended for that Christian aid which will uplift them to the level which is their due.

This truth is manifest from the indian mission reports also, showing that if the remnant of the great red race is to be saved to the Church that has done so much for them in the past, the children must be protected from the conditions dangerous to their faith and morality. Government aid being gradually and largely withdrawn, as it has been, and most likely to fail altogether, the heroic sacrifices of those working for the Catholic Indians will be in vain, unless charity steps in to hold up their hands in the uneven contest.

To the charity then of the faithful of the land, these friendless ones are committed, and if even a cup of cold water given in his name will bring its reward with how much confidence in the richness of the donor should they look forward who rescue from the sad conditions which threaten their moral life - the downtrodden children of the Negro and Indian races.

James Cardinal Gibbons, Archbishop of Baltimore,

P. J. Ryan, D. D., Archbishop of Philadelphia,

J. J. Kain, D. D., Archbishop of St. Louis,

To the Commission for the Catholic Missions

among the Negroes and Indians.

Feb. 19, Quadragesima Sunday

Tomorrow will be the anaversary of the election of our Holy Father Leo XIII as head of the church. 22 years Pope.

1899 - Feb. 26th, 2nd Sunday of Lent

The collection last Sunday for the Colored & Indian Missions was $10.

1899 - Mch 5th, 3rd Sunday of Lent

Prayers for the repose of the soul of John Gaynor, also Sr. Mary Aloysius Howell, Sr. Mercy, died Saturday, Vicksburg.

1899 - Mch. 12th., 4th Sunday of Lent

Prayers requested for the recovery or happy death of Mrs. Reddy.

1899 - Mch. 19th, Passion Sunday

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John J. O'Ferrall

1899 - Palm Sunday

All contributions to the ch. in way of oil, candles, flowers, etc for the repository and Easter will be thankfully received.

BANNS. I hereby publish the banns of marriage for the 1st time between Fred. J. Maher, son of John Maher & Mary Barry, and, Frances A. Lyle, daughter of Wm. J. Lyle and Mary Glennon.

(Retreat of the clergy will open here 11th next month. No contributions will be solicited, but voluntary offerings will be invited.)

1899 - Apr. 2d, Easter Sunday. Feast, Resurrection of Our Lord

The collection last Sunday night to defray expenses for gas etc. during the Lenten season was $21.00 At the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday for the Holy land $30.40. Next Friday, 1st Friday of the mo., usual devotions in honor S. H., to all who have helped by their work and offerings to the repository and for the decoration of the Altar sincere thanks are tendered. Also to the choir for their regular and constant attendance.

Retreat of the clergy of the diocese will open here on 11th of next mo. No contributions, as heretofore raised, will be solicited, but voluntary donations will be thankfully received.

paper inserted between pages 292 & 293

St. Mary's note paper.

Order of Retreat, Apr. 11th, 1899

Conducted by Fr. Oshannahan, S. J.

5. Rising

5.30 Morning Prayers

6.15 Mass

7.15 Breakfast

8. Little Hours

8.45 Points of meditation, followed by meditation & Way of the Cross.

9.45 Way of the Cross, free time.

10.45 Conference

11.45 Examen

12. Dinner

2 p.m. Vespers, Spirtual Reading

3. Conference

4. Matins & Lauds

5.15 Points of meditation, followed by meditation.

6.30 Rosary, Benediction of the Bl. Sacrament

7. Supper

8.30 Night prayers

9 1/4 Retiring

PS. Silence at all times strongly recomended, recreation (optional) after dinner & supper.

1899 - Apr. 9, Low Sunday

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Christina Melton and Henry Lee Vandyke.

The Amount of the Easter collection for the benefit of ecclesiastical students for the diocese was $48.15

The occasion of the retreat will afford a good opportunity to the Italians to make their Easter duty. There will be priests ready to hear thair confessions any day during the week and it is hoped all will avail themselves of this privilege.

1899 - Apr. 16th, 2nd Sunday after Easter

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary Blanchard.

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St. Mary's note paper.

Ecclesiastical Retreat held at Natchez Miss

Opening Apr. 11th, ending the 18th

Conducted by Rev. Fr. Oshannahan, S. J.

Pontifical High Mass on Sunday 16th '99

Officers:

Masters of Ceremonies, Hayden & Althoff

Cel., Rt. Rev. Thos. Heslin, D. D.

Asst. Priest, Father Bekkers

Deacons of Honor, Fathers Dutto & Korstenbroek

D. & S.D. of Mass, Frs. Oliver & Kelly [?]

Pontifical Mass of Requiem

Cel., Bp. Heslen

Ass't. Priest, Fr. Bekkers

Deacon of Hon., Frs. Korstenbroek & Lennon

D. & S.D., Fathers McConkey & Kiernan

Solemn High Mass on Wednesday for the Benefactors of the Retreat.

Cel., Father Hayden

D. & S.D., Frs. Prendergast & Maguire

Mast. of Ceremonies, Fr. O'Reilly P.

1899 - April 23rd, 3rd Sunday after Easter

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Louis Botto, also for Bro. Cyril (Order of Sacred Heart), Mother Margaret (Haggerty) of Holy Cross.

1899 - Apr. 30th, 4th Sunday after Easter

May 7th, 5th Sunday after Easter

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Edward McCabe. May his soul, etc.

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[Flyleaf Note]

Agreed to let the benevolent Aid go into desuetude. St. Anthony's box is sufficient to meet all calls for help. Besides for nearly two years no one except Miss Norma would attend meetings.

P. C. K.

May 12th, 1901

[Flyleaf Note]

1st Sunday. First Friday of the month, devotions in honor of the S.H. Confessions heard on Thursday. Meeting of the Apostleship of Prayer & S.H. after Benediction - Ros. procession - Within the week, Mass for the members.

II Sunday. The Ladies Benevolent Aid Soc. meets after High Mass. - Also the C.K. and the Young Men's Sodality - Next Sunday

III Sunday. Communion for the Children of Mary one hour before Vespers.

IV Sunday. Meeting of the 3rd Order of St. Francis after Benediction. During Within the week, Mass for the Altar & Sanct. Soc. Meeting of the C.K. & Young Mens Sod. after High Mass.

Annual Collections

1d - Easter Sunday for the Ecclesiastical students of the Diocese.

2d - First Sunday of July - "Peter Pence."

3d - First Sunday of Oct. "Propagation of the Faith."

4d - Christmas day. For the poorer missions of the diocese.

5d - First Sunday of Lent. For the Indian & Colored missions.

6d - Good Friday. For the Holy land.

Hours of service on Sundays - 1st Mass at 7 o'cl. 2nd at 10. On Holydays of obligation 1st Mass at 6 1/2, 2nd at 10. Vespers at 4 o'cl. from 1st Sunday of Oct. (included) to the 1st Sunday of May -At 5 o'cl. from 1st Sunday of May 9 included to 1st Sunday of Oct.

N.B. Corpus Christi day of obligation for Natchez by vow.

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1899 - May 14th - Sunday, Within the Octave of the Ascension

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Charles J. Reddy.

1899 - May 21st - Sunday, Pentecost

1899 - May 28th - Sunday, Trinity

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mollie Mulvihill and James Reynolds.

Bans of Marriage: I hereby publish the banns of marriage between Oscar Naville French, son of Robt. F. French & Rosina Eliz. McKenney and Edwerda Flannery, daughter of Patrick Flannery and Sara Smith. 1st publ. (2 more)

1899 - June 1st. - Corpus Christi

Day of Obligation for Natchez by Vow.

June 4th - Sunday within Octave of Corpus Christi

June 11th 1899 - 3rd Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Bro. Fermin who died last Sunday.

Dont chew tobacco or gum or spit in church - such conduct only fit for stable, etc to be expected only from the uncivilized etc.

Your prayers are asked for Rev. Wm. J. Finley, a diocesan student at St. Banard College, Cullman, Ala. who will be ordained priest this week.

1899 - June 18th - Sunday - 4th after Pentecost

Anniversary (10th) of consecration of Rt. Rev. Thos. Heslin, Bp. N.O.

Object of commencement exercises to supplement school funds, short this session by reason of closing last fall. Teachers must be supported.

1899 - June 25th - Sunday, 5th after Pentecost

Commencement exercises of Cathedrial School Tuesday night at 8 at Temple Opera House.

July 2nd - Sunday, 6th after Pentecost.

The 2nd quarter of pew rent is now due.

July 9th - Sunday, 7th after Pentecost

July 16th - Sunday, 8th after Pentecost

1899 - July 23rd - Sunday, 9th after Pentecost

Prayers requested for repose of soul of Mrs. John Grady, died this morning at 4 o'cl., funeral to-mmorow morning at 9:00 after Mass.

1899 - July 30th - Sunday, 10th after Pentecost

1899 - Aug. 6th - Sunday, 11th after Pentecost

1899 - Aug. 13th - Sunday, 12th after Pentecost

1899 - Tuesday, 15th August, Assumption of B.V.M.

Bans of Marriage. The Bans of marriage are hereby published for the first time between Thomas Joseph Maguire, son of Philip Maguire and Annie Noble, and, Sallie Williams, daughter of Powell Williams and Sarah Elizabeth Williams.

Aug. 20th - Sunday, 13th after Pentecost

Bans of Marriage for the 2nd & last time as above.

(Parties married by Justice of Peace - Woman refute ?? Communion)

A mission to non-catholics will open in Cathedral this day fortnight - 1st Sund in Sep. Make it known to non-Catholic friends.

1899 - Aug. 27th - Sunday, 14th after Pentecost

Mission to non-Catholics will be opened in Cath. on next Sunday.

1899 - Sept. 3rd - Sunday, 15th after Pent. (1st. Sept.)

I hereby publish the Bans of Marriage between George Vucinovich, son of Luke Vucinovich and Rose Chartier, and Margaret M. Stier (Nonbap) daughter of Hermann F. Stier, and Christiana Tressell. 1st publ. (one more)

A daly authorized collection will call on the Catholics for contributions to cover the expenses of the mission.

1899 - Sept. 10 - Sunday, 16th after Pentecost

Next Sunday collection for storm sufferers of Porto Rico

1899 - Sept. 17th - Sunday, 17th after Pentecost

Prayers for the recovery of Fr. Dretto [?], sick with fever, Miss. City.

As announced last Sunday a collection for the storm sufferers of Porto Rico will be taken up today at both Masses, also to-night.

1899 - Sept. 24th - Sunday, 18th after Pent.

The Collection for the Porto Rico storm sufferers, the usual ammount for the church deducted, ammounted to $25.65

1899 - Oct. 1st - Sunday, 19th after Pentecost

The collection for the Propagation of the Faith will be taken up today.

The 3rd quarter of pew rent is now due.

1899 - Oct. 8th - Sunday, 20th after Pent.

Prayers for repose of the soul of Bro. Robert. (Bro. of the S.H.)

Collection for Propagation of the Faith last Sunday $10.00

1899 - Oct. 15th - Sunday, 21st after Pentecost

Debt on the Bros. house - Borrowed money should be paid.

1899 - Oct. 24th - Sunday, 22nd after Pent.

1899 - Oct. 29th - Sunday, 23rd after Pentecost

On next Sunday, the annual procession will take place in the cemetery - the usual collection for the asylums.

Bans of Marriage, Wensel & Koerber. The bans of marriage are hereby published between Theodore Vincent Wensel, Jr., son of Theodore Vincent Wensel, Sr. and Carolyn Kirksey, and Carolyn Leona Koerber daughter of Leonard Sebastian Koerber and Carolyn Dora Doherty.

1st publ.

1899 - Nov. 1st - All Saints Day

1899 - Nov. 5th - Sunday, 24th after Pentecost

Prayers requested for the repose of the souls of Ella Carr & Mrs. Mary Frassle.

Bans. The bans of marriage are hereby published between Herman Francis Popp, son of Herman Popp and Louise A. Behler, and Margaret Agnes Meath, daughter of Thomas Meath and Sarah Coyne. 1st publ.

1899 - Nov. 12th - Sunday, 25th after Pent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Clara Fulson.

1899 - Nov. 19th - Sunday, 26th after Pentecost

" " " , The bans of marriage are also published between Philip Henry Bauer, son of Nicholas and Barbara Bauer, and Alma Mattie Mullens, daughter of John and Octavia Mullins. (1st & only publ. Had gone before a civil officer.)

Bans of marriage - The banns of marriage are hereby published between Charles J. Whodine, son of Peter A. Whodine and Fredrica Samuelson, and, Stella B. Murta, daughter of Patrick Murta and Elizabeth Duffy. 1st publ.

The ladies collecting for the orphans in the city are authorized to begin as soon as convenient.

For state, ladies from Natchez - hard to find yet necessary -local collectors do not seem to be relied on. Advantages work of mercy, monthly mass etc., difficulty real, sometimes rather imaginary. Bishops authority not always potent nor reguarded.

Prayers requested for repose of Father De Ham C.SS.R., decd last Tuesday in N.O. & Sister M. Regis Kelly, Sister of Mercy, Vicksburg, decd last week.

Asylums should [illig] lands, houses, [illig] - enough reachable [?] if only owner would give - not by will, as it is void, but [illig]

1899 - Nov. 26th - Sunday, 27th and Last after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Agnes Hunter.

Rev. ???? Mdore, C.M. New Orleans

Telegram to Bp. this morning

N.B. Collection for coal for the church, next Sunday.

1899 - Dec. 3rd - Sunday, 1st of Advent

Prayers requested for repose of the soul of Rev. Victor Bally, late of this diocese.

Collection for coal today.

1899 - Dec. 8th - Immaculate Conception of the Bl. Virgin

1899 - Dec. 10th - Sunday, 2nd of Advent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Rev. P. W. Power, who, while on his way to this diocese, died in Memphis, Tenn.

1899 - Dec. 17th - Sunday, 3rd of Advent

Prayers asked for the repose of the soul of Thomas H. Pitchford.

Dec. 24th - 4th Sunday of Advent. Vigil of Christmas

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Ella Reynolds

During the week all will be expected to settle up their pew rent accounts. This is necessary in order that the financial statement of the church be made as soon as posible.

In order that the evening be free for hearing confessions and preparing the alt. & soforth for Christmass there will be no Vespers or Benediction this afternoon. Ros. & Benediction will be given after High Mass.

1899 - Dec. 31st - Sunday, within Oct. of the Nativity

Prayer for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Catherine Donohoe.

The collection on Christmas day for the poorer missions of the Diocese, the usual amount for house retained, amounted to $57.40

The Blessing of the statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague will take place after the Benediction of the Bl. Sacrament tomorrow morning after the midnight Mass.

1900 - Jan. 7th - Sunday, within the Octave of, and 1st after the Epiphany

Bans of Marriage. The bans of marriage are hereby published for the 1st time between Jos. Wm. Nelson, son of James Nelson & Ellen Glennon, and Aline Gertrude Ruoff, daughter of Matthias Ruoff & Mary F. Koerber. 1st publ.

1900 - Jan. 14th - Sunday, 2nd after Epiphany

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Ferdinand Mannocci.

Blessing of the statue of St. Joseph, donated by a member of C., between Vespers and Benediction.

1900 - Feb. 21st - Sunday, 3rd after the Epiphany

Prayers asked for the repose of the soul of Oliver Flood, Steven Power, also for Rt. Rev. Ed. Fitzgerald, Bp. L. Rock, senior Bp. of R[illeg], seriously ill, speedy recovery or happy death.

Alt. & Sanct. envelopes distributed today, also the financial statement of the church.

N.B. The orphan collections should be given, if possible, this week.

1900 - Jan. 28th - Sunday, 4th after Epiphany

1900 - Feb. 4th - Sunday, 5th after Epiphany

Prayers for happy & speedy recovery of Adolph Julien, seriously ill in Jackson.

Ordination of Rev. Patrick O'Reilly will take place tomorrow -prayers.

1900 - Feb. 11th - Sunday, Septuagesima

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Miss Mary Harrison.

1900 - Feb. 18th - Sunday, Sexagesima

Bans of marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between Virgil H. Sharp, son of James A. Sharp and Orleanna McGehee, and Margaret M. Byrne (Tildsley), daughter of Thomas Tildsley and Catherine Crimmin. 1st publ.

1900 - Feb. 25 - Sunday, Quinquagesima

Prayers for happy death or recovery of Mr. Frank Dix.

1900 - Mch. 4th - Sunday, Quadragesima

Prayers asked for the repose of the soul of Rev. J. Duffo, S.J. - died last week.

Order of the Mission

1st Mass, followed by an instruction, at 6 o'cl.

2nd " , " " " " , " 8 1/2

At three o'cl. in the afternoon Stations of the Cross followed by the childrens mission.

At 7 1/2 Rosary, Sermon and Benediction.

1900 - Mch. 11th - Sunday, 2nd of Lent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Frank Dix & Mrs. Clara Higgins.

order of the mission will continue this week as last - no change. It will close next Sunday night.

Rev. J. Hormesdus [?] Chauvin is ordained Priest for the diocese today in Canada. Your prayers are asked for him.

1900 - Mch. 18th Sunday, 3rd of Lent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Eloise O?chran & Catherine Huffman.

Special collection tonite to defray the expenses of the mission - any private offerings for the same purpose will be thankfully received.

1900 - Mch. 25th Sunday, 4th of Lent (Laetare)

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Edward Zurhellen.

The total amount collected at the night services during the mission was $139.00. Private offerings $26.00, In all $165.00.

1900 - April 1st, Sunday, Passion

Bans of marriage:

The bans of marriage are hereby published between Oliver K. Wildes, son of Oliver N. Wildes and Barbara Regina Koerber, and, Ellen Mary Montgomery, daughter of Joseph E. Montgomery and Catherine L. Beard. 1st Publ.

The 1st quarter of pew rent is now due.

1900 - Apr. 8th, Sunday, Palm

Prayers requested for the recovery or happy death of Mr. T. V. Wensel.

After the sermon a collection will be taken up to defray the general expenses for gas and candles during the lent.

A collection to help defray expenses of ecclesiastical students for the diocese will be taken up at both masses.

Contributions in was of oil, candles, flowers etc for the repository and Easter Sunday will be thankfully received.

1900 - Apr. 15th Sunday, Easter

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Frances Jane Doherty.

The collection last Sunday night to defray expenses for gas etc. during the Lent was $17.65. On Good Friday for the preservation of the Sacred places in the Holy Land, $29.75.

To all who have helped by their work and offerings to the Repository and for the decoration of the altar, sincere thanks are tendered - also to the choir for their regular & constant attendance.

1900 - Apr. 22nd Sunday, Low (Dom in Albis)

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Daniel Grady who died in Chicago this morning.

The collection last Sunday (Easter), for ecclesiastical students, the regular collection deducted, ammounted to $36.85.

The bans of marriage are hereby published between Philip F. Webster, son of Philip Webster and Sophie Forke Webster of Chicago, and, Katharyn Byrne Nicols, daughter of Charles Elward Nicols and Katie Byrne Nicols. 1st publ.

1900 - Apr. 29 Sunday, 2nd after Easter

Prayers for soul of Wm. Ramsey, died in Tuscaloosa

Bans of Marriage between John P. Kennedy, son of Jeremiah Kennedy and Elizabeth Gleason Kennedy, and, Josephine D. Bahle, daughter of August Bahle and Eva Regenauer Bahle. 1st publ.

1900 - May 6th Sunday, 3rd after Easter

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Jane Reddy.

1900 - May 13th Sunday, 4th after Easter

Fr. O'Reilly here tomorrow or Tuesday, will hear confessions of Italians.

1900 - May 20th Sunday, 5th after Easter

Prayers for repose of the soul of Miss Agnes Richards.

1900 - May 24th, Ascension Thursday

Banns of Marriage:

I hereby publish the banns of marriage between Ben A. Pendleton Ferriday, son of J. Charles Ferriday and Annie Pendleton, and, Anna Teresa Maher, daughter of Fred. J. Maher and Emily Lyle.

1st publ. (2 more)

1900 - May 27, Sunday, within the Octave of Ascension

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Eliz. Smith.

1900 - June 3rd Sunday, Pentecost (Privileg. Oct.)

1900 - June 10th Sunday, Trinity

1900 - June 17th Sunday, 2nd after Pentecost

(Tomorrow Anniv. of consecration of Rt. Rev. Thos. Heslin)

Commencement exercises of St. Jos. School will take place Thurs. eve. at 5 o'cl. in Opera house - Benediction of Bl. Sacr. after the 8 o'cl. Mass that day (Thurs.)

1900 - June 24th Sunday, 3rd after Pentecost

Ordination today at All Hallows, Ireland, of Rev. Peter Keenan for the diocese.

Commencement of the Bro's Wed. night 8 o'cl. Opera House.

1900 - July 1st Sunday, 4th after Pentecost

The 2nd quarter of pew rent is now due.

1900 - July 8th Sunday, 5th after Pent.

Last Sunday collection for the Holy Father $10.00

1900 - July 15th Sunday, 6th after Pent.

1900 - July 22nd Sunday, 7th after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Inez Gammon.

1900 - July 29th, Sunday, 8th after Pentecost

1900 - August 5th Sunday, 9th after Pentecost

1900 - Aug. 12th Sunday, 10th after Pentecost.

Prayers for Gen. Zebulon York, decd. last week. Sr. M. Euphemia ?????? ??????

1900 - 11th Sunday, after Pentecost

1900 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost

1900 - Sept. 2d 13th Sunday after Pentecost

The schools will open tomorrow.

Mass will be offered for their success - Let all the children be present.

1900 - Sept. 9th 14th Sunday after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Francis Rocca.

1900 - Sept. 16th, 15th Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of James O'Brien & Mrs. Ella Johnston (latter killed in the storm at Galveston)

A collection for the Galveston sufferers will be taken up next Sunday.

1900 - Sept. 23rd, 16th Sunday after Pentecost

Collection today for the Galveston Sufferers.

1900 - Sept. 30th, 17th Sunday after Pentecost

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Thos. Kiernan.

The collection taken up here last Sunday for the Galveston sufferers - the regular Sunday collection deducted ammounted to $156.00, including some personal offering.

3rd quarter of pew rent now due.

1900 - Oct. 7th, 18th Sunday after Pentecost

1900 - Oct. 14th, 19th Sunday after Pentecost

The collection last Sunday for the Propagation of the Faith - the regular ch. collection deducted was $12.80

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published for the 1st time between John Conner, son of John & Mary Conner, and, Annie Cavanagh, daughter of Daniel and Mary Cavanagh. 1st publ.

1900 - Oct. 21st, 20th Sunday after Pentecost

Prayers requested for the repose of the souls of Rufus Case and Vetro Raffool.

1900 - Oct. 28th, 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Henry (2.) W. (1.) Beatty.

Bans of marriage: I hereby publish the banns of marriage between Robt. A. Keyer, son of Thomas Keyer and Mary McNulty, and, Laura I. Arrighi, daughter of Frank J. Arrighi and Matilda Hughes.

1st publ.

1900 - Nov. 1st. All Souls Day

1900 - Nov. 4th, 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

Collection for the asylums will be taken up at the entrance to the cemeteries.

1900 - Nov. 11th, 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

The Offerings Taken up last Sunday in the cemetery for the asylums ammounted to $85.35.

The bans of marriage are hereby published for the 1st time between Mary A. Mulvihill, daughter of P. W. Mulvihill and Bridget (Gleason) Mulvihill, and, William S. Finucane, son of Michael Finucane and B. (Dillon) Finucane. 1st publ.

Also between Walter Huntington, son of Benjamin Huntington and Eliza (Wade) Huntington, and, Mary Wensel, daughter of Theodore V. Wensel and Emma (Kirksey) Wensel. 1st publ.

1900 - Nov. 18th, 24th Sunday after Pentecost, (6th past Epiphany)

Prayers requested for repose of the soul of Miss Maude O'Brien.

Banns of Marriage Also between Jno. Henry Sanguinetti, son of John Sanguinetti and Eva Hinkle, and, Catherine Anastasia Meath, daughter of Thomas Meath and Sarah Coyne. 1st publ, (1 more).

NB. Collection for coal for next Sunday.

Ladies begin to collect for the orphans this week - Requested to pay subscription promptly in order to end by Xmas.

1900 - Nov. 25th, Sunday, 25th & Last After Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary Power Sr. who died last Wednesday in Cumberland, Md. Before dying she specially asked for the prayers of this congregation.

Collection for coal for ch. as announced last Sunday, taken up today.

1900 - Dec. 2nd, 1st Sunday of Advent.

Prayers asked for the repose of the soul of Bernard J. Burke.

Coal collection last week not sufficent.

1900 - Dec. 9th, 2nd Sunday of Advent

1900 - Dec. 16th, 3rd Sunday of Advent

1900 - Dec. 23rd, 4th Sunday of Advent.

A collection for the poorer missions of the diocese will be taken up at each Mass.

Contributions to the altar & Christmas crib will be thankfully received.

Pew holders are requested to settle for their pews this week or as soon thereafter as possible.

Dec. 25th, Christmas Day

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Alex. Smart.

Collection for the poorer missions of the diocese taken up this morning, and at each of following Masses.

1900 - Dec. 30th, Sunday within the Octave of the Nativity

The collection on Christmas day for the poor missions of the Diocese, the usual collection retained, amounted to $61.00

Let all parish accounts be settled up this week.

1901 - January 1st, 1901

The banns of marriage are hereby published between Robert Joseph Tildsley, son of Robert Tildsley and Sarah (Tildsley) Haughton, and, Lena Bahle, daughter of August Bahle and Eva Regenauer Bahle. 1st publ.

1901 - Jan. 6th, 1st Sunday of the new year.

1901 - Jan. 13th, Sunday, 1st after Epiphany

Prayers for Wm. Koerber, dead at 1 o'cl this morning.

The banns of marriage also published between John Blueford Fore, son of John Thos. Fore and Virginia (Ford) Fore, and, Adelaide Berdon, daughter of August Berdon and Mary (Boeg) Berdon. 1st publ.

1901 - Jan. 20th, 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany

Prayers for repose of soul of T. Gordon Reddy, Baton Rouge.

1901 - Jan. 27th, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany

1901 - Feb. 3rd, Sunday, Septuagesima

Mrs. Anna Scott of Vidalia who for some time has been quite ill requests the prayers of the congregation in her behalf.

Thanks for generous offerings of candles to the church yesterday.

1901 - Feb. 10th, Sunday, Sexagesima

1901 - Feb. 17th, Sunday, Quinquagesima

The bans of marriage are hereby published between Joseph Frank, son of Jos. Frank & ---- (Mrs. Frank), and, Theresa Fox, daughter of Casper and Theresa Fox.

(N.B. This party had presented themselves before a protes. minister about 12 months ago. Their apology is read today in church.)

1901 - Feb. 24th, Sunday, Quadragesima

1901 - Mch. 3rd, Sunday, 2nd of Lent

Rev. Jas. L. Meaghn, Pres. Christian Press Association of N. York will preach to-night at the lenten devotions.

Collection last Sund. for negro & Indians was $13.80

1901 - Mch. 10th, Sunday, 3rd of Lent

Prayers for the souls of Joseph Pelletieri - also Mother Mariana, Supr. of the Srs. Charity, and Miss Bessie Mason.

1901 - Mch. 17th, Sunday, 4th of Lent

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Julia O'Brien.

1901 - Mch. 24th, Sunday, Passion

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Eva Cross.

1901 - Mch. 31st, Sunday, Palm

After the sermon a collection will be taken up to defray the expenses of gas during the Lent. (Subject: Removing Matrum Imper, some lessons therefrom.)

Contributions of oil, flowers etc for the repository and Easter Sunday will be thankfully received.

1st quarter of pew rent is now due.

Jubilee Book.

1901 - Apr. 7th, Sunday, Easter

Prayers for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Ellen Moreland, Chas. Ed. Nichols & Mrs. Augusta Tullos.

Collection last Sunday night to defray expenses of gas etc. was $26.35 - at the Adoration of the Cross Friday $30.85. Thanks for contributions to the repository & Altar.

The bans of marriage are hereby published between Thomas J. Murden, son of Thos. J. Murden and Elizabeth (Morris) Murden, and, Agnes Mary French, daughter of Robert F. French and Letitia Estelle (Morris) French. 1st publ. (2 more)

Also between Hugh Gilmon and Margaret Pape (Rodney)

1901 - April 14th, Sunday, Low, (Octave of Easter)

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Robert T. Quarterman, your's also for Mrs. Mary David, dangerously ill.

The collection last Sunday (Easter) for ecclesiastical students was $60.00.

The retreat for the clergy of the diocese will open here on Tuesday night. During the retreat there will be two Masses each morning, 1st at 1/4 past six - the other immediately following. Benediction of the Bl. Sac. will be given every evening at 6 1/2. Next Sunday Pontifical High Mass.

There will be no general collection taken up to defray expenses but any offerings sent in will be thankfully received.

1901 - Apr. 21st, Sunday, 2nd after Easter

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary David.

1901 - Order of Retreat

Begun Tuesday night Ap. 16, 1901 - ended Tuesday morning Ap. 23, '01. Conducted by Father O'Callaghan S.J. N. Orleans.

5 A.M. Rising

5 1/2 Morning prayers & Med.

6 1/4 Bp's Mass

7 1/4 Breakfast

8 Little hours

8.45 Points of Med. Medit. & Way of Cross.

10.45 Instruction.

11.45 Examination.

12 Dinner.

2 P.M. Vespers, Spirt. Reading.

3 Conference, Bp. & Clergy, Statutes, Rubrics etc.

4 Matins & Lauds ????

5 1/4 Instruction.

6 1/2 Beads, Lit. Bl. V., Beneic. of Bl. Sacr.

7 Supper.

8 1/2 Night Prayers & points of Med.

9 1/4 Retiring.

Pontifical Mass on Sund. at 10 - Monday (Requiem) at 8.

1901 - Pontifical H. Mass, Sunday 10 o'cl.

Cel. Rt. Rev. Bp.

Asst. Father Bekkers

Deacons of Honor, Father Oliver &

Kostenbrock

D. and S.D. of the Mass.

Fathers McConlley & Prendergast

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Pontifical Requiem, Mond. 8 o'cl.

Cel. Rt. Rev. Bp.

Asst. Priest, Father Oliver

Deacons of Honor, Fathers Dermody & Kiernan

D. & S.D. of Mass, P. O'Reilly Jr. and Father Mallin

Masters of Ceremonies - Fathers Hayden & Althoff

1901 - Apr. 28th, Sunday, 3rd after Easter

1901 - May 5th, 4th Sunday after Easter

1901 - May 12th, Sunday, 5 after Easter

Prayers for the soul of Mrs. Elizabeth Cuff.

1901 - May 19th, Sunday within the Ascension of Our Lord.

1901 - May 26th, Sunday, Pentecost

Collection today for the church of Jacksonville Fla.

Bans of marriage: The banns of marriage are hereby published between Aloyius R. Feist, son of Aloyius Feist & Susan (Dash) Feist, and, Teresa G. Heilbrock (Stubenville Ohio) daughter of George Heilbrock & Grace Bierkle Heilbrock. 1st publ. (2 more)

1901 -

PRINTED PAPER ADDED TO BOOK AT THIS LOCATION

Natchez, Miss., May 15, 1901

Rev. Dear Father:

A letter from Rt. Rev. John Moore, D. D. of St. Augustine, Fla., to our Rt. Rev. Bishop in reference to the awful calamity that has lately befallen the city of Jacksonville, Fla., was received here a few days ago. It seems that almost everything the Catholics owned was in the path of that most destructive fire. Let the following portion of Bishop Moore's letter speak for itself:

"The Church of the Immaculate Conception, erected in the year 1873, value $20,000, was totally destroyed and nothing remains to show that a church existed, except a few scattered walls. The Parochial residence, valued at $18,000, was also totally destroyed. St. Mary's Home for Orphan Children was destroyed, and the orphans, who have been taken care of for so many years have been left homeless.

St. Joseph's Convent, which was completed only a year ago at a cost of $45,000, was also destroyed, thus leaving without shelter or means of support the good sisters of the Order of St. Joseph.

So that to-day the Catholics of this city find themselves without a place of worship (except in two hospital tents furnished by the government), without a home for the Priests, without a home for the Sisters, and without a home for the orphans or school for the children. The Catholic congregation in Jacksonville is very small, being only three per cent of the entire population, and they are almost all in an impoverished condition; hence, unless we receive help from the outside Catholic world it will be impossible to continue the work of Catholic progress in this community."

Were our Rt. Rev. Bishop home, he would undoubtedly hasten to remind you and your people of this appalling disaster, and request you to come to the aid of Bishop Moore and the afflicted Church of Jacksonville as soon as you can, and in as far as you are able. In his absence I carry out what I know would be his will, and hence I request you, Rev. Father, to take up a collection in your Church on Pentecost Sunday, or as soon thereafter as possible, and kindly send same to me which I will forward immediately to his Lordship Dr. Moore.

With much respect, I am, yours truly,

P. C. Hayden, V. G. Adm.

Diocese of Natchez.

1901 - June 2nd, Sunday, 1st after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary Byrne.

The collection last Sunday for the church at Jacksonville was $67.80.

1901 - June 9th, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost

1901 - June 16th, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost.

St. Jos. school commencement, Frid. 21st, 5 o'cl., Temple Opera House.

1901 - June 23rd, 4th Sunday after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Jos. B. O'Brien.

The altar boys must continue to take turn in serving both on weekdays & Sundays as they have done during the school year. Parents will please see to this. This week the boys for the 7 o'cl. Mass are Jos. & Robt. Perrault.

1901 - June 28th, Sunday, 4th past Pent. continued

The premiums for St. Jos. School have arrived & will be distributed at their hall to-morrow evening at 4 o'cl.

Cathedral school commencement held in Temple Opera Tuesday night 25th, beginning at 8 o'cl.

1901 - June 30th, Sunday, 5th after Pentecost.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Lucia Balsano.

Altar boys to-day at the 10 o'cl. Mass & Vespers are O'Neil, Junkins Band.

During the week at the 7 o'cl. Mass John Davis & L. Farrell.

The second quarter of pew rent is now due.

The banns of marriage are hereby published between Emanuel Lopez Kaiser, son of Joseph Kaiser & Caroline (Denniger) Kaiser, and, Annie Fredrica Loyd, daughter of Albert Loyd & Wilhelmina Loyd.

1st publ.

1901 - July 7th, Sunday, 6th after Pent.

Prayers for recovery or happy death of Mrs. Johns.

Collection Peter Pence last Sunday $14.15.

Dan Grady and his band will serve at 10 o'cl. Mass & Vespers today - 7 o'cl. Mass during the week Michl. Phelan & Thos. Kiernan.

1901 - July 14th, Sunday, 7th after Pentecost

Prayers, Mary Ethel Gehlen.

Altar boys: Jno. Davis & his band will serve to-day. During the week, 7 o'cl. Mass, Natham Salvo & Pantoliano.

No evening service to-day on account of the heat.

John Davis & Robert Burke will [????] [????] they are missing to-day.

1901 - July 21st, Sunday, 8th after Pentecost.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Ida Johns & Julius Barradell.

Altar boys at 10 o'cl. Mass & Vespers - John Petkovsek, Jos. Perrault, Robert Burns & Lawrence O'Ferrall.

During the week at 7 o'cl. Mass, Sam Davis & Geo. Murray.

1901 - July 28th, Sunday, 9th after Pentecost

O'Neil Junkin & his band will serve at 10 o'cl. Mass and Vespers today - Members of his band: M. Phalen, N. Salvo, T. Kiernan & S. Junkin.

Servers at 7 o'cl. Mass during the week, Michl Phelan & Thos. Kiernan.

1901 - Aug. 4th, Sunday, 10th after Pentecost

Bans of Marriage. The bans of marriage are hereby published between Joseph F. Vandyke, son of Jos. F. Vandyke and Mary C. (Hank) Vandyke, and, Mary C. Little, daughter of David Little and Sephronia (Evans) Little. 1st publ.

Altar boys. Dan Grady & his band will serve at 10 o'cl. & Ves., at 7 o'cl. Mass during the week John Lewis & Thos. Kiernan.

1901 - Aug. 11th, 11th Sunday after Pentecost.

Altar boys to-day, Jno. Davis - C. Jungling, Robt. Burke & Geo. Murray.

During the week 7 o'cl. Mass, Karl Jungling & Jno. S. Ruoff.

1901 - Aug. 15th, Assumption of the Bl. Virgin

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Elizabeth Mackin.

1901 - Aug. 18th, Sunday, 12th after Pent.

Servers at 10 o'cl. Mass & Vespers, Joseph Perrault, Robt. Burns & Lawrence O'Ferrall.

At 7 o'cl. Mass during the week Joseph Perrault & Robt. Burns.

1901 - Aug. 25th, Sunday, 13th after Pentecost

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Patrick H. Noonan (died last Thursday, 23rd).

Schools will open tomorrow week, 2nd Sept

Coll. at pres. taken up - contribute or say you won't etc.

At 7 o'cl during the week Natham Salvo. (only two missed), (R. Burns & Jos. Parr.)

Bans of marriage. The bans of marriage are hereby published between Francis R. Pontenza, son of Rocco Potenza & Mary Potenza, and, Mary Block, daughter of John Parker Block and Elizabeth (Carter) Block. 1st publ.

Also. between Edward H. Gahan, son of William Gahan and Elizabeth (Benbrook) Gahn, and Renna Cecile Davis, daughter of Samuel N. Davis and Sallie Olivia (Holmes) Davis. 1st publ.

Bps. arrived yesterday eve about 5 o'cl.

1901 - Sept. 1st, Sunday, 14th after Pentecost

Prayers requested for repose of the soul of Mrs. Rhoda Haley.

Apology and banns of marriage of Roan Noyes published.

1901 - Sept. 8th, Sunday, 15th after Pentecost

Prayers for repose of the soul of Mrs. Annie Burke.

also between Henry F. Scott, son of Henry F. Scott & Athens F. (Bullen) Scott, and, Lucia Zurhellen, daughter of August Zurhellen and Lucia (Rappel) Zurhellen. 1st publ. (2 more)

1901 - Sept. 15th, Sunday, 16th after Pentecost

1901 - Sept. 22d, Sunday, 17th after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Michael Hughes who died at Providence, Rd. I. [??]

Banns also between James Hope Glennon, son of James K. Glennon & Florence (Barlow) Glennon, and, Rella Eulalia Wildes, daughter of Oliver N. Wildes & Barbara (Koerber) Wilds. 1st publ.

1901 - Sept. 29th, Sunday, 18th after Pentecost.

On next Sunday, 1st Sund. of Oct. the regular annual collection for the Propagation of the Faith will be taken up. 3rd quarter of pew rent is now due.

1901 - Oct. 6th, Sunday, 19th after Pentecost.

Lecture to-morrow night at the Temple Opera House by Mr. Wm. A. Mair, National Organizer of the Cath. Knights. All invited.

1901 - Oct. 13th, Sunday, 20th after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Robert Tildsley.

The collection last Sunday for the Propagation of the Faith, the regular Sund. Coll. deducted, was $21.00.

Collectors for the orphans.

1901 - Oct. 20th, Sunday, 21st after Pentecost

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Maggie Herman.

Bans of marriage. The bans of marriage are hereby published for the 1st time between Richard B. Rife, son of Henry F. Rife and Martha (Noyes) Rife, and, Florence I. Richards, daughter of John Charles Richards and Margaret (Hauk) Richards. 1st publ.

1901 - Oct. 27th, Sunday, 22nd after Pentecost.

" " " , the bans of marriage are also published for the first time between Paul A. Kaiser, son of Joseph W. Kaiser and Caroline (Deneger) Kaiser, and, Margaret Teresa Richards, daughter of John Charles Richards and Margaret (Hauk) Richards.

1st publ.

The collectors for the orphans are authorized to begin their work in the city as soon as convient for them to do so. (Commend same)

The collectors for the state will start about the 8th or 9th Nov. The different routes not yet filled, but it is hoped they will.

1901 - Nov. 1st, All Saints day

1901 - Nov. 3rd, Sunday, 23rd after Pent.

Bans of marriage, Also between Wm. Francis Claude, son of Arthur Claude and Isadore (Delmore) Claude, and, Annie Beatrice Welch, daughter of James Welch & Nannie (Lowe) Welch. 1st publ.

" " " , Also between James A. Boger, son of Andrew J. Boger and Mary S. (Schoefield) Boger, and Lucy Ledoux White, daughter of James Clay White & Lucy (Richards) White.

1901 - Nov. 10th, Sunday, 24th after Pent.

1901 - Sunday, 24th, continued (5th past Epiph.)

Bans of Marriage, Also between Michl. J. Pons, son of Michl. J. Pons and Elizabeth (Kern) Pons, and, Camilla C. Catalano, daughter of Leonard Catalano and Marietta (Salvo) Catalano.

The passes for the ladies who are going out collecting for the asylums have come. They are requested to leave as soon as possible. The passes expire Dec. 6th.

1901 - Nov. 17th, Sunday, 25th after Pent. (6th past Epiph.)

1901 - Nov. 24th, Sunday, 26th & Last S. after Pent.

1901 - Dec. 1st, Sunday, 1st of Advent

Prayers requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Drusilla Gorman & Henry Douglas & Jos. Kaiser.

The collection for coal for the ch. last Sunday was $33.00.

1901 - Dec. 8th, Sunday, 2nd of Advent

(Electrifying the ch.)

1901 - Dec. 15th, Sunday, 3rd of Advent

1901 - Dec. 22d, Sunday, 4th of Advent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Michl, Mulvihill.

Contributions to the Altar & Christmas Crib will be thankfully received.

Bans of marriage. The bans of marriage are hereby published between Charles Fulson, son of J. K. Fulson & Martha (Earp) Fulson, and, Ellen Bell (Widow of Edwd Bell), daughter of Richard Carman and Octavia Gainus. 1st publ.

also between Clemens D. Eidt, son of William Eidt and Catherine (Deniger) Eidt, and Josephine G. Tierney, daughter of John P. Tierney and Elizabeth Tierney. 1st publ.

Pew holders are requested to settle for their pews before the end of the month.

1901 - Dec. 25th, Christmas day

Mr. T. V. Wensel who has been for some time, and is still, very sick requests your prayers for his spirtual and temporal good.

Banns, between Wm. B. Swayne, son of Geo. Swayne and Mary (Dorsey) Swayne, and, Ida Allread, daughter of Newt Allread and Sarah (Case) Allread. 1st publ.

Dec. 29th, Sunday within the Oct. Xmas.

Banns, Also between Thomas J. French, son of Robt. F. French and Rosina (McKenny) French, and, Ida R. Whitehead, daughter of Glocus Whitehead and Mary (Tarver) Whitehead. 1st publ.

The collection for the poorer missions of the diocese on Christmas Day was $48.00

1902 - New Years Day

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Announcement Book Beginning 1st Sunday in January 1902

St. Mary's Cathedral.

Natchez, Miss.

Regular Announcements

1st Sunday of the month:

First Friday, Devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart. Confessions heard on Thursday. Meeting of the Apostleship of Prayer & S.H. after Benediction. Rosary Procession. Within the week Mass for the members.

2nd Sund. of the mo.:

The C. K. of A. meet after High mass. Next Sund. Communion Sunday for the Children of Mary.

3rd Sund. of the mo.:

Meeting of the Children of Mary one hour before Vespers.

4th Sund. of the mo.

Meeting of the Cath. Knights after High Mass. Mass some day during the week for the members of the Altar & Sanct. Society.

Annual Collections

10 Easter Sunday For the Ecclesiastical students of the diocese.

20 First Sunday of July Peter Pence (For our Holy Father.)

30 First Sunday in Oct. Propagation of the Faith.

1sd Advent Cath. University Washington.

40 Christmas day For the poorer missions of the diocese.

50 First Sunday of Lent For the Indian & Colored missions.

60 Good Friday For the Holy Land.

Hours of service on Sundays & Holy Days of Obligation

Sundays 1st Mass at 7 o'cl. 2nd Mass High Mass at 10

Holydays 1st " 6/12 2nd " " " " 10

Vespers at 4 o'cl. followed by Benediction of Bl. Sacr.

from the 1st Sund of Oct. (included) to the last Sunday of Apr. (included). And at 5 o'cl. from the 1st Sund of May (included) to the last Sund. of Sept. (included).

Corpus Christi, a day of obligation by vow to hear Mass. This only for Natchez.

1902 - Jan. 5th, First Sunday after New Years Day.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Edward T. Cochran.

Banns of Marriage: The Banns of Marriage are hereby published for the 3rd & last time between Thomas J. French son of Robert F. French and Rosina (McKenny) French, and, Ida R. Whitehead, daughter of Glocus Whitehead and Mary (Tarver) Whitehead. 3rd & Last.

Also between Ferdinand Pasbach, son of Fredrick Pasbach and Elizabeth (Philips) Pasbach, and, Mary A. Esposito, daughter of James Esposito and Laura (Maresco) Esposito. 1st publ.

1902 - Jan. 12, First Sunday after the Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Vito Giudice.

Banns of Marriage: Also between Edward T. Hunter, son of George and Matilda Hunter, and, Teresa Esposito, daughter of James Esposito and Laura (Maresco) Esposito. 1st publ.

902 - Jan. 19th, Second Sunday after Epiphany.

Banns of marriage: Also between Joseph P. Meath, son of Thomas Meath and Sarah (Coyne) Meath, and, Teresa Mary Klein, daughter of Raphael Klein and Lula (Hirt) Klien, 1st. publ, (2 more)

1902 - Jan. 26th, Septuagesima Sunday.

Banns of Marriage: Also between Stephen B. Foreman, son of Stephen S. Foreman and Mary C. (Coleman) Foreman, and, Margaret Mary Hart, daughter of John Hart and Ellen (Sullivan) Hart. 1st publ.

1902 - Feb. 2nd, Sexagesima Sunday.

1902 - Feb, 9th, Quinquagesima Sunday.

1902 - Feb. 16th, Quadragesima Sunday.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Annie Philips (died 10th)

The collection for the colored & Indian missions is taken up to-day.

N.B. Our Holy Father, Leo XIII enters upon the 25th year of his occupancy of the Chair of Peter on the 20th of this month, next Thursday - pray that the Lord be favorable to him, and prolong his glorious life.

1902 - Feb. 23rd, Second Sunday in Lent.

Your Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary A. Wentz.

Collection last Sunday for the Colored & Indian Missions $19.55

1902 - Mrch. 2nd, Third Sunday in Lent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Theo. V. Wensel.

1902 - Mch. 9th, Fourth Sunday of Lent (Letare).

1902 - Mrch. 16th, Passion Sunday.

1902 - Mch. 23rd, Palm Sunday.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Martine Ogden.

After the sermon (Subject, marriage, how to appreciate it) a collection will be taken up to defray the expenses for gas during the Lent.

Contributions of oil, flowers etc for the Repository and Easter Sunday will be thankfully received. Next

Mch. 30th, Easter Sunday (Oct. privileg.)

At the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday for the preservation of the Sacred Places in the Holy Land $27.30

Thanks for contributions of oil, candles etc. for the Repository, and for the adornment of the Altar to-day.

1st quarter of pew rent is now due.

1902 - April 6th, Low Sunday.

Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Bridget O'Neill.

Collection last Sund. for the Seminary, the usual Easter coll. deducted. $47.00

1902 - Apr. 13, Second Sunday after Easter.

The ladies appointed to collect for the electric lights will please hand in their collections next Sunday after High Mass.

1902 - Aprl. 20, Third Sunday after Easter.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Eliza Eltringham. Her funeral today at 3 o'cl.

1902 - Apr. 27, Fourth Sunday after Easter.

The electric money will be expected to-day.

1902 - May 4th, Fifth Sunday after Easter.

Banns of Marriage: The Banns of marriage are herby published for the 1st time between David R. Gunning, son of David R. Gunning & Rachel (Thornburg) Gunning, and, Barbara Frances Koerber, daughter of Wm. H. Koerber and Exeline (Noyes) Koerber. 1st publ. (2 more)

The entire ammount of money handed in by the ladies of the different wards to pay for the wiring and lighting of the Cathedral by electricity, including two memorial lights, was $2633.67. Another light to correspond with the two memorial lights will be added and paid for by the Apostleship of Prayer & S. Heart. (Sincere thanks to the ladies for their zeal & good will etc.) Balance, after paying for the above will be devoted to paying for the organ motor $355.

Specific Amts. 1st Ward $ 203.75 )

2nd " 1110.00 ) 2633.67

3rd " 78.75 )

4th " 1241.17 )

including two memorial lights

May - Asked prayers for repose of the soul of Archbp. Corrigan, N.Y.

1902 - May 11th, Sunday within Octave of the Ascension.

Pic-nic for altar boys on Thursday - May devotions after the 8 o'cl Mass.

Blessing of the Bapt. Font Sat. ceremonies begin at 8 o'cl - followed by High Mass. (Seems to be a work of supererrogation - Bp. says he will see about it before next year.)

1902 - May 18, Pentecost Sunday.

1902 - May 25th, Trinity Sunday.

1902 - June 1st, Second Sunday after Pent.

Banns of Marriage: Between Uriah Haskinson and Mary Lewis Croder. 1st & last.

1902 - June 8th, Third Sunday after Pent.

Banns of marriage: The Bans of marriage are hereby published between Philip Henry le Mercier du Quesnay, son of Ernest le Mercier du Quesnay and Emma Andry, and, Marie Ines De Blanc, daughter of August Edward De Blanc and Ines Peyroux. 1st publ. (2 more)

1902 - June 15th, Fourth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of John A. Davis (obit 10th June, N.O. La.)

Bans of Marriage: between Edward Hugh Kelly, son of Hugh Kelly and Eliza (Cotton) Kelly, and, Fannie C. West, daughter of John O'Farrell and Eliza (Farrell) O'Ferrall. 1st publ.

Also, between Louis S. Kaiser son of Joseph Kaiser and Caroline (Denniger) Kaiser, and, Agnes Drusilla Behler daughter of George Behler and Sarah (Gorman) Behler. 1st publ.

1902 - June 22nd, Fifth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Ethel Dore - buried this evening 6 o'cl.

1902 - June 29th, Sixth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the souls of Richard C. Beard & Joseph W. Nelson.

2nd quarter of pew rents is now due.

1902 - July 6th, Seventh Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Margaret Rawson - Died recently in N. Orleans, at Little Srs. of the Poor.

1902 - July 13th, Eight Sunday after Pent.

Peter Pence Collection last Sunday after deducting the regular Sunday collection was $26.00

1902 - July 20th, Ninth Sunday after Pent.

1902 - July 27, Tenth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Card. Ledochoski (Ref. Rop.)

The Bans of Marriage are hereby published between Hector Francis Durward, son of Hector Durward and Sophia (McDonald) Durward, and, Mary Florence Bunning daughter of Wm. Rudolf Bunning and Mary Florence (Kelly) Bunning.

1902 - Aug. 3rd, Eleventh Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Margaret Richards.

Entertainment at 8 o'cl in the Cathedral School-hall - Congregation & public cordially invvited.

1902 - Aug. 10, Twelfth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for the soul of Michael Mullaney.

Bans of Marriage are hereby published between Albert G. Swaffield, son of Wm. Cole Swaffield & Mary Green Swaffield - & Mildred Cochrane, daughter of Edward Cochrane & Elizabeth Jones Cochrane. 1st publ.

1902 - Aug. 17, Thirteenth Sunday After Pent.

Prayers requested for the soul of Stephen Provanzano.

1902 - Aug. 24, Fourteenth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for repose of soul of Miss Margaret Hughes.

1902 - Aug. 31, 15th Sunday After Pent.

Prayers requested for the soul of Jas. Flood

1902 - Sept. 7th, Sixteenth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Miss Sophie Lemosophie, Miss

(died 2nd inst. at Little Strs. of the Poor in N.O.)

1902 - Sept. 14, Seventeenth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Sister Scholastica, one of the first Sisters who came to Natchez to take charge of the orphan asylum in 1847.

Also for soul of Rev. Fr. L. A. Dutto - died yesterday at Miss. City - buried to-morrow.

If the Elec. work be finished - Ves. & B. at 7 1/2.

1902 - Sept. 21st, Eighteenth Sunday after Pent.

As the work on the electric lights is not completed the service intended for to-night is postponed.

1902 - Sept. 28th, '02, Nineteenth Sunday after Pent.

(First lighting of the electric lights to-night.)

The 3rd quarter of pew rent is now due.

Bans of Marriage between William S. Profilet, son of Louis Emile Profilet and Eliza (Simms) Profilet, and, De Erdra Gowdy, daughter of Binsley W. Gowdy and Laura M. Montgomery.

1902 - Oct. 5th, '02. Twenth Sunday after Pent.

Any ladies who can spare the time and would volunter to go out collecting for the orphans next month would confer a great favor by making this known as soon as possible to Fr. Hayden.

1902 - Oct. 12th. Twentieth-First Sund. after Pent.

The Bans of Marriage are hereby published between James P. Fagen son of Patrick and Margaret Fagen, and, Catherine B. O'Cavanagh daughter of James and Margaret (O'Rourke) O'Cavanaugh.

Collection lest Sunday for the Propag. of the Faith was $23.75

Thanks to charitable ladies of gong. for going & coll. ????

1902 - Oct. 19th, '02, Twenty-Second Sunday after Pent.

Bans of Marriage: Also between Eugene G. Green son of Geo. H. Green and Adelaide H. (Hutsell) Green, and, Frances Mary Fox daughter of Casper Fox and Teresa (Friday) Fox.

- Oct. 26th, Twenty-third Sund. after Pent.

Prayers requested for repose of the soul of Mrs. Louisa Sauter, died in N. O., buried here to-day at 2 1/2 o'cl.

Orphan collectors for city & country!

1902 - Nov. 1st., All Saints' Day.

Nov. 2nd, Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pent. (Dominica IV, post Epiph.)

1902 - Nov. 9th, Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pent. (V post Epipt.)

Offerings received last Sunday in cemetery for the asylums $102.05

1902 - Nov. 16th Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pent. (VI post Epiph.)

Collectors for the city may begin their work as soon as possible (make the time of collecting as short as you can.)

1902 - Nov. 23d Twenty-seventh & last Sund. after Pent.

1902 - Nov. 30th First Sunday of Advent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Margaret O'Neil and Richard Thompson.

Collection for coal for the church taken up to-day.

1902 - Dec. 7th Second Sunday of Advent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Philip Sanguineti.

The collection for coal for the church last Sunday after deducting the regular Sund. collection was $28.00

1902 - Dec. 14th, Third Sunday of Advent.

1902 - Dec. 21st Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary Ellen Griffin - Buried to-day at 3 o'cl.

Bans of Marriage:

The Bans of Marriage are hereby published for the 1st time between Allen Matthew Rattan, son of Richard Rattan and Catherine (Doughty) Rattan, and, Catherine Elizabeth Mackin daughter of John Mackin and Elizabeth (Dooley) Mackin. 1st publ.

Pew holders will please settle up this week if convenient.

Dec. 25. Christmas Day.

1902 - Dec. 28th, Sunday within the Octave of Xmas.

The collection on Christmas day for the porrer missions of the diocese was $58.75 + 2.00 sent afterwards.

1903 - Jan. 4th, First Sunday of the New Year.

The Solemnites of marriage are opened on Wednesday. *

*and when permitted it must be plain & simple.

1903 - Jan. 11th. First Sunday after the Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Charles H. Perrault & Mrs. Jos. B. Quegles.

1903 - Jan. 18th, Second Sunday after the Epiphany.

Prayers for the grace of a happy death for Mrs. Catherine Tildsley.

Bans of Marriage are hereby published between Arthur Jones, son of Ruben S. & Martha Jones, and, Emma Hauk, daughter of Philip Hauk & Lena Nagle. (1st & last.)

1903 - Jan. 25th Third Sunday after Epiphany.

Prayers requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Catherine Tildsley, Thomas Riley and Joseph Ruscher.

1903 - Feb. 1st Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Ellen Harvey.

1903 - Feb. 8th Septuagesima Sunday.

Bans of Marriage:

The bans of marriage are hereby published between John Petkovseck, son of Andrew and Ursula Petkovseck, and, Annie Hasselbeck, daughter of John and Catherine Hasselbeck (N.O.)

1st publ. (2 more)

1903 - Feb. 15th Sexagesima Sunday.

The Bans of Marriage are hereby published between Calvin Green Collins, son of William Collins and Nannie (Morgan) Collins, and, Virginia Viola French, daughter of Robert F. French and Letitia Estelle (Morris) French. 1st publ.

1903 - Feb. 22nd Quinquagesima Sunday.

1903 - Mch, 1st Quadragesima Sunday.

1903 - Mch. 8th Second Sunday of Lent.

Collection last Sunday for the Ind. & Col. was $18.40

The following cablegram from Rome, in reply to one sent the Holy Father last Tuesday congragulating him on the 25th anniv. of his coronation as Pope, and asking his blessing, was received this afternoon (7th Mch.)

Translation:

Monseigneur Heslin, Bishop of Natchez, U.S.A., The Holy Father has most gladly received your congragulations and wishes, as also those of the clergy and people, and has very lovingly designed to bestow upon you and them the Apostolic Benediction.

M. Card. Rampolla.

1903 - Mch. 15th Third Sunday of Lent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Sarah McDonald, Mrs. Annie Burk, Miss Sara Beltzhoover and Wm. Irwin Wentworth.

1903 - Mch. 22nd Fourth Sunday of Lent.

1903 - Mch. 29 Passion Sunday.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Edward P. Mulvihill.

Bans of Marriage. The bans of marriage are hereby published between William H. Cole son of John Cole and Maria (Garvey) Cole, and, Carrie Schwartz daughter of Charles Thos. Schwartz and Julia (Andrews) Schwartz. 1st publ.

1903 - Apr. 5th Palm Sunday.

After the sermon, subject: Marriage; failure or sucess, a collection will be taken up to defray the expenses of the lights during the Lent.

Bans of marriage: Also between John J. Bilello, son of Antonio Bilello and Rose (Marthadana) Bilello, and, Ruth Ford, daughter of James J. Ford and Elizabeth (Conn) Ford. 1st publ.

The first quarter of pew rent is now due.

1903 - Apr. 12th Easter Sunday.

The collection last Sunday night to pay for lights during the Lent was $22.65 - At the veneration of the Cross Good Friday $32.90

Thanks for the generous contribution of candles, flowers etc for the repository and decorations of to-day.

Bans of marriage: also between Francis J. Marron son of John & Catherine (Duffy) Marron, and, Mary O'Brine daughter of Thomas O'Brien and Mary (Marron) O'Brien. 1st publ.

1903 - Apr. 19th Low Sunday.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Thomas Cooney.

The collection last Sunday (extra) for the Seminary was $41.10

No collections taken up for retreat but voluntary contributions will be thankfully received.

1903 - Apr. 26th 2nd Sunday after Easter.

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Mary Agnes Roberts.

Bans of marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between Thomas H. Wilson son of Thomas D. Wilson and Malinda V. (Nichols) Wilson, and, Anna Margaret O'Neill daughter of Patrick O'Neill and Margaret (Powers) O'Neill. 1st publ.

1903 - May 3d Third Sunday after Easter.

1903 - May 10th Fourth Sunday after Easter.

1903 - May 17th 5th Sunday after Easter.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Very Rev. P. Huber late pastor of Chatawa, Mr. August Zurhellen and Thomas Smith.

Novena of the Holy Ghost, prepartory to the feast of Pentecost, will begin next Friday. The 2nd Mass on weekdays beginning to-morrow will be at 7 o'cl (This to allow the altar builders to begin work in time).

1903 - May 24th Sunday within the Ascension of Our Lord

Bans of Marriage: The Bans of Marriage are hereby published between

(1) John W. Schuchs, son of Michael Schuchs and Julia A. Schuchs, and, Rose Anne Case, daughter of Allen J. Case and Catherine (Burke) Case. 1st publ.

(2) Also, between Harry Hoffman, son of Louis Hoffman and Mary (Cober) Hoffman, and, Ida Roth, daughter George Roth and Mary (Patti) Roth. 1st publ.

(3) Also between, William Boyer, son of Valentine W. Boyer and Carrie (Mitchell) Boyer, and, Regina Fletchinger. 1st publ.

(3 publ. for each of the above)

1903 - May 31st Pentecost Sunday

Prayers requested for the repose of the soul of Thomas Moriarty.

40 Hours postponed on account of work on altars in church.

Bans of Marriage: Also between Bernard A. Schapsker, son of John Schapsker & Berdina (Grotie) Schapsker, and, William Hemby and Nano (Gates) Hemby. 1st publ.

(3 calls)

1903 - June 7th Trinity Sunday

1903 - June 11th Corpus Christi

Bans of Marriage: I herby publish the bans of Marriage between Charles Clifton Goetz son of Charles Peter Goetz and Mary Elizabeth (Bruner) Goetz, and, Catherine Gertrude Meath daughter of John Meath and Bridget (Shoulder) Meath. 1st publ. (2 more)

June 14th, Second Sunday after Pent. (Infra Oct. Cor. Xti.)

Father Blanc (dead or dying) your prayers requested for him

Later - Died last night at 12 o'cl

Collection next Sund. for the flood sufferers of the diocese of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Beautiful Altars

Donors: late Mr. Quegles

Mr. E. J. Byrne

Thanks!

1903 - June 21st Third Sunday after Pentecost

Collection to-day, as announced last Sunday, for the flood victims of the diocese of Leavenworth, Kansas.

Commencement exercises of St. Joseph's school will take place Tuesday afternoon at half past four o'cl.

The Cathedral school (Brothers) Thursday night 8 o'cl, opera house.

Bans of Marriage: Also between Hugh F. Nabors, son of James Nabors and Nancy Jane (Tierney) Nabors, and, Amy Netterville, daughter of Thos. John Netterville and Cassandra (Brown) Netterville.

1903 - June 28th Fourth Sunday after Pent.

Collection last Sunday for the flood sufferers of the diocese of Leavenworth Kansas (Bp. Fink) was $40.30.

Second quarter of pew rent is now due.

1903 - July 5 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Eliza Jane Dienstbach.

Bans of marriage - I hereby publish the bans of marriage between Walter C. Reed, son of Samuel Reed and Sarah (Noyes) Reed, and Catherine Madeline McNeill daughter of Henry C. McNeill and Alphredia (Adry) McNeill. 1st publ.

1903 - July 12th Sixth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for a happy death or a speedy recovery of our Holy Father, Leo XIII

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Louis Charles Perrault & Mrs. Bridget Regan - sister of (?) O'Reilly (?) - died - N. O. Tuesday eve.

1903 - July 19th Seventh Sunday after Pent.

1903 - July 26th Eight Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father Leo XIII

Catholics are expected to offer a Holy Communion for the repose of the soul of our Holy Father - and that within a month at least.

1903 - Aug. 2nd Ninth Sunday after Pent.

Bans of marriage - The bans of marriage are hereby published between Fredrick August Arnold

son of Fredrick Arnold and Mary C. (Churchman) Arnold, and, Mary Adelaide Bishop daughter of William H. Bishop and Julia Rose (Foley) Bishop. 1st publ.

1903 - Aug. 9th Tenth Sunday after Pent.

After Vespers this evening the statues of the Bl. Virgin & St. Joseph on the new Altars will be solemnly blessed. Altars consecrated later.

1903 - Aug. 16. Eleventh Sunday after Pent.

1903 - Aug. 23d Twelph Sunday after Pent.

1903 - Aug. 30th Thirteenth Sunday after Pent.

1903 - Sept. 6th. Fourteenth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers, Mrs. M. Sweet, ill.

Blessing of Statue of St. Expedit at end of Ros., donated to church.

Bans of Marriage - The bans of marriage are hereby published between George Swain son of George Swain & Mary (Dorsey) Swain,

& Ellen Allred daughter of Newt & Sarah (Case) Allred. 1st publ.

1903 - Sep. 13th 15th Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Matilda Sweet - also Margaret O'Cavanaugh.

1903 - Sep 20 16th Sunday After Pent.

1903 - Sep 27 17th Sunday After Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Jas. McConkie.

The two new Altars will be consecrated next Tuesd. The ceremony of consecration will commence at 6 o'cl. On Monday evening the Relics which are to be placed in the altars will be exposed at 5:30 & the Office recited. Mass at 5:15. Masses will also follow the consecration.

The 3rd quarter of pew rent is now due.

Sancti Prisci |

Sancti Victoris | Reliquiae horum in new Altars

Sanctae Reparatae |

1903 - Oct. 4th. Eighteenth Sunday after Pent.

1903 - Oct. 11th., Nineteenth Sunday After Pent.

Collection last Sund. Propag. of the faith $19.70

N.B. The congregation will please notice the following announcement: On the 29th of this month the insurance policy on the Cathedral is to be renewed. Premium $117.00. Also coal for the church and man attending furnace will cost about $40.00. Repairs on school house recently made over $50. In all at least $200.00 must be paid within this month. At present there is not a dollar in the church treasury. When taking up the census, which will begin this week, each family will please be ready to give something to meet these demands.

1903 - Oct. 18. Twentieth Sunday after Pent.

1903 - Oct. 25th. Twenty-First Sunday after Pent.

1902 - Nov. 1st. Twenty-Second Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Henry C. Benbrook.

Census! offerings all right.

1903 - Nov. 8th Twenty-Third Sunday after Pent.

The lady collectors for the asylums will please begin work as soon as possible so as not to carry it into the new year. Two months should be ample time to canvass a small ward.

1903 - Nov. 15th. Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pent.

1903 - Nov. 22d. Twenty-Fifth & Last Sund. after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Rev. Francis G. Lennon (buried at McComb, 18th inst.)

Next Sund. Collection for the Cath. University, Washington, as directed by our Holy Father.

1903 - Nov. 29. First Sunday of Advent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mary Higgins - died yesterday morning in New Orleans - buried here to-day, 3 o'cl.

Collection for the Catholic University of Washington as announced last Sunday taken up to-day.

1903 - Dec. 6th. Second Sunday of Advent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Bridget Doherty and Mrs. Georgiana Tageant.

Collection last Sund. for the University, $15.35.

1903 - Dec. 13, Third Sunday of Advent. (Gaudete)

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Schiener.

1903 - Dec. 20th. Fourth Sunday of Advent

1903 - Dec. 25th. Christmas Day

The collection taken up this morning and at each of the masses following is for the poor missions of the diocese.

The bans of marriage are hereby published between William J. St.John, Son of Richard R. St. John and Mary A. (O'Connor) St. John, and, Mrs. James W. (Smith) Jackson, daughter of Dr. John J. Smith and Mary (Fennil) Smith (of Little Rock, Arkansas) 1st publ.

Dec. 27 Sunday within the Octave of Christmas

N.B.Mass intentions during the year 1903, 1696.

Collection Xmas for the poor missions of the diocese $40.15.

1904 - Jan. 3rd. First Sunday of the New Year

Bans of Marriage: The Bans of marriage are hereby published between Carlos Randolph Smith, son of William Perry Smith and Nancy Elizabeth (Lamb) Smith, and, Anna Gertrude Richards, daughter of John Charles Richards and Margaret (Hauk) Richards. 1st Publ.

1904 - Jan. 10th. Sunday Within the Octave of the Epiphany

Your Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Crimmins.

Bans of Marriage: Also between Edward J. Quarterman, son of Thomas R. Quarterman and Catherine (Glynn) Quarterman, and, Sarah A. Sanders, daughter of George Sanders and Emma (Diamond) Sanders. 1st. publ.

1904 - Jan. 17th. Second Sunday after Epiphany

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Virginia Barnes.

1904 - Jan. 24th. Third Sunday after Epiphany

Your prayers are requested for the repose of John De Marco

1904 - Jan. 31st Septeuagesima Sunday

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between John Neil Wright, son of James Wright and Sarah (Streeter) Wright, and, Mary Margaret Norton, daughter of Isaac H. Norton and Amanda Maria (Garrett) Norton.

1904 - Feb. 7th Sexagesima Sunday

1904 - Feb. 14th. Quinquagesima Sunday

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Ellen O'Neil - buried to-day with High Mass at a quarter past eleven.

1904 - Feb. 21. Quadragesima Sunday

1904 - Feb. 28th Second Sunday in Lent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of Sister Vincentia, who died yesterday at St. Mary's Asylum and will be buried to-day at 3 o'cl. also for the soul of James Welsh, and of Peter McKenna.

Collection last Sunday for the Indian & Colored missions $10.55

1904 - Mch. 6th Third Sunday in Lent

1904 - Mch. 13. Fourth Sunday in Lent

The mission for the congregation opens to-day with sermon at High Mass - Ros. Sermon & Benediction of the Bl. Sacrament at 7 1/2 o'cl.

A collection will be taken up every night to defray the expenses of the mission. (The last night an envelope coll. to be taken.)

N.B. The parenthesic was not announced - towards the end of the week mission announced it.

1904 - Mch. 20th. Passion Sunday.

Father Healy would like to meet the Sodality of the Bl. Virgin, and the young ladies in general of the parish, in the Cathedral at 3 o'cl.

1904 - Mch. 27th. Palm Sunday.

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between Herman E. Steele son of Joseph Steele and Margaret (Knight) Steele, and Gabriella J. McNeil daughter of Henry C. [L?] McNeil and Alfreda (Adry) McNeil. 1st publ.

N.B. Father Healy urges the Catholics to bring their non-Cath. friends who are anxious to receive further instructions to see him at the Episcopal Residence 3 o'cl. this afternoon.

1904 - Apr. 3d. Easter Sunday

The collection to-day is for Ecclesiastical students for the diocese. Collection at the Veneration of the Cross Friday $33.95.

Thanks for contributions of candles, flowers etc for the Repository and Altar to-day.

1st qu. P.R. due.

1904 - Apr. 10. First Sunday after Easter (Low Sunday)

Italian confessions will be heard Tues. & Wednesday.

Collection on Easter for the Seminary was $46.80.

Bans of Marriage: Arrighi & Enders. Also between Dominick Arrighi, son of Frances J. Arrighi and Matilda Hughes Arrighi, and, Maria Purdy Enders, daughter of John Griffith Enders and Catherine C. (Hunter) Enders.

Mulvihill & Hallihan. Also between Michael J. Mulvihill, son of P. W. Mulvihill and Bridget (Gleason) Mulvihill, and, Margaret Veronica Hallahan, daughter of David Hallahan and Mary Ellen (Whalen) Hallahan.

1904 - Apr. 17th. Second Sunday after Easter.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Frank M. Koerber.

1904 - Apr. 24th. Third Sunday after Easter.

1904 - May 1st. Fourth Sunday after Easter.

1904 - May 8th. Fifth Sunday after Easter.

1904 - May 12th. Ascension Thursday

Bans of Marriage: The Bans of Marriage are hereby published between Patrick Causey, son of Henry Causey and Nano (Hapgood) Causey, and, Ophelia Mary Rouse, daughter of John E. Rouse and Ellen (Conti) Rouse. 1st publ.

May - Feast of the Bl. Virgin as Queen of Apostles.

May 22nd

1904 - May 29th. Trinity Sunday.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Miss Maria Payne (died at Hotel Dieu, N. O., 28th inst.) & Thos. O'Brien (died 29 May)

1904 - June 5th. Second Sunday after Pent. (Dom. Intra Octav)

Bans of Marriage: I hereby publish the bans of marriage between Israele Gonnellini, son of Lorenzo Gonnellini and Teresa Damanti, and, Attilia Roscini daughter of Francesco Roscini and Ester Ministrini. 1st publ.

P.S. $600.00 needed to repair damage on ch. caused by storm.

1904 - June 12th. Third Sunday after Pent.

The collection to pay for the repairs now going on on the Cathedral will be taken up this week. In order that all may share in the good work it is expected that those whom the collectors may not see will send in their subscription to Father Hayden.

1904 - June 19th. Fourth Sund. after Pent.

1904 - June 26th. Fifth Sunday after Pent.

Commencement exercises - Bros. School Tues. night. BaK. good.

Collection to pay for repairs Cathed. not sufficient.

1904 - July 3d. Sixth Sunday after Pent.

The 2nd quarter of pew rent is now due.

1904 - July 10th. Seventh Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Dr. A. H. Brenham.

The young ladies will please hand in their collections taken up for the repairs of the Cathed. this week.

(Loose printed page found in announcement book at this location)

AN APPEAL.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

On the 25th of May a disastrous fire occurred in Yazoo City, Miss. Twenty eight blocks were consumed. Three hundred and thirty houses, including the beautiful Catholic church and the pastor's residence were burned. The Catholics were some of the greatest losers, and therefore ask all to help us to rebuild the church.

Jos. L. Wise, Pastor.

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I fully corroborate the above modest statement of Very Rev. Jos. L. Wise, pastor of the Catholic Church at Yazoo City. For the second time within a few years he has seen his beautiful new church become a prey to the flames, and this time his residence has gone with the church. I therefore heartily endorse his appeal, and urgently recommend it, not only to the Catholics and people of Mississippi, but also to those of the neighboring States and Dioceses - to all in a word who can feel for distress and are able and willing to relieve it. The need is great and pressing. Let the relief be in proportion.

Let there be a collection duly announced and taken up in every church of the Diocese on some convenient Sunday in the near future, and the amount forwarded to Very Rev. Jos. L. Wise, Yazoo City, Miss.

THOMAS HESLIN, Bishop of Natchez.

On visitation duty, Pass Christian, Miss., June 17, 1904.

1904 - July 17th. Eight Sunday After Pent.

A collection will be taken up next Sunday for Very Rev. Father Wise of Yazoo City to help him rebuild his church which was burned together with his residence by the disastrous fire of 25th of last May.

1904 - July 24th. Ninth Sunday after Pentecost.

Collection to-day for Very Rev. Father Wise.

1904 - July 31st. Fifth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for the repose of the souls of Mary Elizabeth Kilgarlin - Miss Ellen O'Donnall, Levee, La.

The collection last Sunday for Rev. Father Wise ammounted to $189.00, of this ammount one person put in $100.00.

Expenses of repairs Cathed. $529.50 - Coll. $427.55, due $91.95.

1904 - Aug. 7th. Eleventh Sunday after Pent.

An envelope collection will be taken up next Sund. to pay for the balance due on repairs of the Cathedral - Envelopes distributed to-day.

1904 - Aug. 14th. Twelph Sunday after Pent.

Prayers requested for repose of soul of Alexander Wark. Died yesterday Friday, N.O.

1904 - Aug. 21st. Thirteenth Sunday after Pent.

The special collection last Sunday to pay balance due on repairs of Cathedral was $101.40. Having deducted the average Sund. collection the amount for repairs was $78.40, This with $20.00 special donation was sufficient to meet the debt.

Bans of Marriage are herby published for the first time between David Franklin Miller, son of David Drake Miller and Rachael (Ulrich) Miller, (Tensas Parrish, La.), and, Emily Elizabeth Maher, daughter of Fredrick J. Maher and Emily (Lyle) Maher. 1 publ, 2 more.

1904 - Aug. 28th. Fiurteenth Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mary Elizabeth Ramsey.

Bans of Marriage: Also between Joseph Corte Canizaro, son of Jacobo Canizaro and Concetta (Corte) Canizaro, and, Rose M. Pantoliano daughter of Antonio Pantoliano and Marie Giuseppe (Gracio) Pantoliano. 1st publ.

1904 - Sept. 18th. Seventeenth Sunday after Pent.

Prayers for repose of Mrs. Thomas.

1904 - Sept. 25th. Eighteenth Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Mrs. Sarah Grant and Mrs. Sarah Walcott.

Monday there will be a high mass at 8 o'clock for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Sarah Grant.

1904 - Oct. 2nd. Nineteenth Sunday after Pent. (1 Oct.)

The 3rd qu. of pew rent is now due.

1904 - Oct. 9th. Twentieth Sunday after Pent.

The collection for the Propagation of the Faith taken up last Sund. was $17.00

1904 - Oct. 16th. Twenty-First Sunday after Pent.

1904 - Oct. 23rd. Twenty-Second Sund. after Pent.

1904 - Oct. 30th. Twenty-Third Sunday after Pent. (1 Nov.)

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of John P. Tierney (died 26th) & Mrs. Margaret Fagan d. 29.

1904 - Nov. 1st. All Saints Day.

October devotions and Benediction of the Bl. Sacrament after High Mass.

No evening service. Confessions will be heard this evening, any time from 4 o'cl.

Archbp. Elder, A Telegram from Cinn. announcing the death of Archbp. Elder at 11.50 last night was received this morning 9.30. His funeral will take place next Tuesday, Nov. 8th at 9 o'cl in the Cathedral Cinn. May his soul rest in peace.

Solemn Mass of Requiem for the repose of his soul will be celebrated here Thursday morning at 8 o'cl.

S)))))))))))))))))))))))))Q

S)))))))))))))))))))))))))Q

It was decided afterwards to hear Solemn H. Mass of Requiem. The bell was tolled from 8 1/2 to 9. Then began the Solemn Mass. Cel. Fr. Hayden, Deacon Fr. Morrissey, SD Fr. Ahern.

S)))))))))))))))))))))))))Q

1904 - Nov. 6th. Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Margaret Frazier.

1904 - Nov. 13. Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pent. (6th past Epiph.)

Collection for coal for the church will be taken up next Sunday.

1904 - Nov. 20th. Twenty-Sixth and last Sunday after Pent.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Ratliff.

Collection for coal for the church taken up to-day.

The annual collection for the Catholic University of Washington will be taken up next Sund.

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between Thomas Henry Radigan, son of Edward Radigan and Mary (Whittington) Raddigan, and, Josephine Mary Toomey, daughter of Wm. Garrity and Louisa Rizzy) Garity.

N.B. Catholics are forbidden, in this diocese, to become a member of the Association called The Elks.

1904 - Nov. 27. First Sunday of Advent.

Prayers asked for V. Rev. Anthony Verrina C.M., died Friday.

Collection to-day for the Cath. University, Washington.

The collection for coal for the church last Sunday and to pay man for attending furnace was $23.00.

A dramatic entertainment given by some of the young ladies and gentlemen of the congregation to help repair the Cathedral Hall will be given at the Baker Grand Theatre Monday night.

Collection last Sunday for the Cath. University at Washington was $18.00.

1904 - Dec. 4th. Second Sunday of Advent

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between Leon Vincent Brice, son of Jacob Henry Brice & Rosanna (Henry) Brice, and Lena Elizabeth Ramsey, daughter of Henry Lawrence Ramsey and Mary Elizabeth (Carter) Ramsey. 1st publ.

* [see previous page, ammt. coll. Cath. Univ.]

1904 - Dec. 8th. Immaculate Conception of the B. M. V.

December 11, 1904

1904 - Dec. 18. Fourth Sunday of Advent.

Prayers asked for the repose of the soul of John Joseph Smith.

1904 - Christmas Day.

The collection as announced last Sund. for the poorer missions of the diocese taken up to-day at all the masses.

Bans of marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published for the 1st time between Joseph Bonfante, son of Joseph Bonfante and Anna (Chimenti) Bonifante, and Teresa D'Ippolito, daughter of Stephano D'Ippolito and Bennedetta (Montesaneti) D'Ippolito. 1st publ.

Bans of Marr. Between Marion Wesley Reily, son of Francis Marion Reily and Neoma Olivia (Benton) Reily, and, Amelia Isabelle Sadler, daughter of Nicholas Byat Sadler and Amelia (Ruoff) Sadler.

1905 - Jan. 1st. (Domina vac.) Circumcision of Our Lord.

Collection last Sunday (Christmas day) for the poorer missions of the diocese, after deducting the customary collection for the house, left for mission $79.00.

The collectors for the asylums will please finish up this week.

Bans of marriage: Also between Robert Emmet Kaiser, son of Joseph Kaiser and Caroline (Deniger) Kaiser, and Rose S. Holmes, daughter of Michael Holmes and Mary (Hart) Holmes. 1st publ., 2 more.

Last quarter of pew rent due - All pew holders will please settle acct's this ????

1905 - Jan. 8th. Sunday within the Octave of the Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary S. Pipes.

1905 - Jan. 15th. Second Sunday after Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Mary Vandyke.

There are still some deliquent pew holders - same are requested to settle up within the next two or three days. Pastor is required to balance his books and hand in statement of accounts.

1905 - Jan. 22d. Third Sunday after Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Maria G. Cole.

1905 - Jan. 29. Fourth Sunday after Epiphany.

Alt. & Sanct. Soc. envelopes are distributed to-day. All are invited to partake of the blessings attached to this society, and share in the good work of providing for the sanctuary and the altar.

Usual offerings of candles on Purification thankfully recd.

1905 - Febr. 5th. Fifth Sunday after Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Edward L. Middleton (buried to-day 2 o'cl.)

Bans of Marriage: The bans of Marriage are hereby published between Leonard Charles Schneider, son of Leonard Schneider and Zelica Julia (Nief) Schneider, and Anna Josephine Koerber, daughter of William Koerber and Exeline (Noyes) Koerber. 1st publ. (2 more)

(Financial statement of Ch. for 1904 distributed to-day)

1905 - Feb. 12th. Sixth Sunday after Epiphany.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of William J. St. John, & V. Rev. M. Harnais.

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between George Alonzo Lambright, son of Geo. Thos. Lambright and Mary Jane (Quarterman) Lambright, and, Mary Ann Dooley, daughter of Peter Dooley and Harriette Louisa (Lesley) Dooley. 1st publ.

1905 - Feb. 19th. Septuagesima Sunday.

We wish to complete the memorial windows in the Cathedral this year if possible - If not all as many as possible. Those desiring or wishing to present donate a window will please make known same to Bp. or Fr. Hayden.

Bans of Marriage, Also between Randell Hewit Ferguson, son of Pinkney L. Ferguson and Mary (Foster) Ferguson, and Mary Catherine Pitchford, daughter of Fredrick Pitchford and Catherine (Lynch) Pitchford. 1st publ.

1905 - Febr. 26th. Sexagesima Sunday.

Prayers for repose of soul of Sam Campisi.

A dramatic entertainment will be given Friday night, Mch. 3d - proceeds to help repair Cathedral Hall. It is hoped all will take a warm intrest in this good work.

1905 - Mch. 5. Quinquagesima Sunday.

Your prayers are requested for repose of the soul of Thomas Hart.

1905 - Mch. 12th. Quadragesima Sunday. 1st Sund. in Lent.

1905 - Mch. 19th. Second Sunday of Lent.

Collection last Sund. for the Colored & Indian Missions was $24.50.

1905 - Mch. 26th. Third Sunday of Lent. (Oculi)

Bans of Marriage: I hereby publish the bans of marriage between George J. Koerber, son of Adam Koerber and Elizabeth (Noyes) Koerber, and Leonora Grubin, daughter of Arthur Grubin and Marguerite (Vernon) Grubin. (prima et ultima publ.)

1905 - Apr. 2d. Fourth Sunday in Lent. (Laetare)

First quarter Pew Rent is now due.

Some desirable pews for rent.

1905 - Apr. 9th. Passion Sunday.

1905 - Apr. 16th. Palm Sunday.

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between Franceseo Conte, son of Pietro Conte and Antonia (Savaigo) Conte, and Maria Mazzullo, daughter of Giacomo Mazzullo and Maria (Giaviano) Mazzullo. 1st publ. (2 more)

1905 - Apr. 23d. Easter Sunday.

Collection last Sund. night to defray expenses of lights during the lent - with some offerings sent in afterwards, was $37.15.

Euchre party given to-morrow night in Cathedral hall for benefit of Hall.

1905 - Apr. 30. Low Sunday.

Prayers requested for repose of the soul of Francesco Exposito.

The collection last Sund. for the Seminary was $50.10.

The Retreat of the clergy will begin Tuesday night.

During the retreat there will be mass each morning at ????, celebrated by the Bishop at 6.15 (Fr. Mattern [?] said mass at 5)

No collection will be taken up to defray the expenses of Retreat, but any voluntary offerings will be thankfully recd.

Confessions of Italians will be heard any day during the retreat.

1905 - May 7th. Second Sunday after Easter.

Prayers requested for repose of the soul of Raphael DeMarco.

1905 - May 14th. Third Sunday after Easter.

The Altar boys will have their pic-nic next Wednesday

Bans of Marriage: The bans of marriage are hereby published between Pulicarpo Pucci, son of Emilio Pucci and Palmira (Pieraccini) Pucci, and, Amelia Lascialfari, daughter of Fiordinando Lascialfari and Adelinda (Micheloni) Lascialfari.

1st publ. (2 more).

1905 - May 21st. Fourth Sunday after Easter.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Dr. Francis Q. Wensel.

Must not go into pews rented by other parties.

1905 - May 28th. Fifth Sunday after Easter.

1905 - June 4th. Sunday within Ascension of Our Lord.

Prayers for the repose of the soul of Bro. Athanasius.

Next Sunday the Knights of Columbus will be organized in Natchez - About 300 visiting Knights from different places, some from N. O., Vicksburg, Meridian & elsewhere are expected to be present. They will attend mass in a body at 10 o'cl. It will be a low mass, and a sermon by one of the chaplains. They will ocupy the middle aisle - both sides, consequently the pewholders will please give up their pews for the occasion. It is expected that about 50 members of this congregation will be initiated.

1905 - June 11th. Pentecost Sunday.

The meeting of the Knights of Columbus which was to take place to-day is postponed to next Sunday.

1905 - June 18th. Trinity Sunday, 1st. Sund. after Pent.

Next Sunday a special collection will be taken up to help Father Sorin of De Lisle, Miss. to rebuild his church and house which were consumed by fire Febr. 24th of this year.

(Apology of Edgar P. Brady for having gone before a protestant minister to be married read at 10 o'cl. mass)

Read appeal of Fr. Sorin at both Masses.

Rent holders of middle aisle will please give up their pews to-day at 10 o'cl. to visiting Knights.

Commencement exercises of St. Jos. School will be held next Friday, begining 4 1/2 p.m. Those of the Cathedral school next Thursday, 8 p.m.

1905 - June 25. Second Sund. after Pent.

Collection to-day to help Fr. Sorin to build his ch. & house.

The procession of Bl. Sacr. was not held on account of rain.

Bans of Marriage: I hereby publish the bans of marriage between Edward F. Hicks, son of Chas. Edward Hicks and Sallie (Johnson) Hicks, and, Delphine Gertrude Goetz, daughter of Chas. P. Goetz and Elizabeth (Bruner) Goetz. 1st publ. (2 more)

1905 - July 2d. Third Sund. after Pent.

The collection for Father Sorin last Sund. was $20.00.

The 2nd quarter of pew rent is now due.

1905 - July 9th. Fourth Sund. after Pent.

Prayers asked for Rev. P. O'Rielly, dead at sea, June 30, on way home.

Thanks for rich and costly lamp presented by a lady of the congregation, Miss Letitia Payne, in memory of her deceased sister.

1905 - July 16th. Fifth Sund. after Pent.

1905 - July 23d. Sixth Sund. after Pent.

1905 - July 30th. Seventh Sunday after Pent.

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Dec 30, 1928 Sunday Within the Octave of Christmas

The Christmas Collection for the poor Missions amounted to $611.57 The offertory collection for the Cathedral amounted to $212.30

Jan 6, 1929 Feast of the Epiphany

Jan 13, 1929 First Sunday after the Epiphany

Your prayers - - etc: Mrs. Sallie Zurhellen; Michael Ryan Jr.

Jan 20, 1929 Second Sunday after Epiphany

Jan 27, 1929 Septuagesima Sunday

Masses should be brought to the priests house in future. The intention should be written on a sheet of paper. Priests will not accept masses outside the priests house.

Prayers are requested for soul of Elizabeth Reale, etc.

Feb 3, 1929 Sexagesima Sunday

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Katherine Case & of Addie Raggio. May their souls etc.

Feb 10, 1929 Quinquagesima Sunday

Feb 17, 1929 First Sunday in Lent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of James Grillo.

Feb 24, 1929 Second Sunday in Lent

Blessing of the children & babies of the parish 3:30 this afternoon.

Your prayers are requestedfor the repose of the souls of James Grillo and John Koerber. May their his

souls & the souls of all etc.

March 3, 1929 Third Sunday in Lent

March 10, 1929 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Altar stones blessing Thursday morning.

Collection 302.60

Your prayers requested repose soul Pauline Kaiser. May her soul etc.

March 17, 1929 Passion Sunday

I am pleased to announce that Mr. A. W. Berdon, formerly of Natchez, now of New Orleans, has donated a new marble altar in memory of his parents - Mr. Berdon also gives a double panel in marble screen in memory of his Aunt Mrs. Annie Franz. Mr. James Cole donates a new marble altar rail. These donations represent about $14,000.

March 24, 1929 "Palm Sunday"

Floral offerings and candles for the Altar of Repose will be thankfully received. Those who attend the early Masses should return for the Palms and procession. Collection on Good Friday for the Holy Land. Sermon Wednesday = Thursday and Friday nights at 7:30: The Rev. Father Guogeon S. J.

March 31, 1929 "Easter Sunday"

April 7, 1929 First Sunday after Easter

Bishop away - donations for sanctuary & payments to Fr. Ahern.

April 14, 1929 Second Sunday after Easter

Next Sunday Apr. 21 Fr. O'Connell will preach at all the Masses on the Propogation of the Faith. There are many yet to join and share in this good work.

April 21, 1929 Third Sunday after Easter

Pew Rent for the first quarter is now due.

April 28, 1929 Fourth Sunday after Easter

May 5, 1929 Fifth Sunday after Easter

May 12, 1929 Sunday Within Octave of Ascension

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mary Koerber, may her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.

Loose sheet inserted into book at this point

Rosary & Benediction 5:30 this afternoon

Friday Holy Hour from 5 till 6

Wednesday, Christmas Eve, is a day of fast

and abstinance.

Confessions Wednesday Morning at ten for

the children only. Confessions in the

afternoon from 4 till six and then

from eight till ten-thirty. Pontifical

High Mass Midnight Wednesday. Sermon

by the Rt. Rev. Bishop, Masses Christmas

day at 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30 & 9

continuation of loose sheet inserted into book (page 166B)

Benediction after the 9 O'Clock Mass.

The Papel Benediction will be given by

the Rt. Rev. Bishop at the close of the

Midnight Mass. Those who having

received monthly the sacraments of

Penance & Holy Communion may gain a

Plenary indulgence by receiving this blessing.

Those who have gone to confession yesterday

need not come to confession again

Wednesday either to receive Holy Communion

or to gain the plenary indulgence of the

Papel Benediction.

Bishops letter

May 19, 1929 "Pentecost Sunday"

The banns of marriage are published for the first time between Lena Stewart, daughter of Samuel Stewart and Stella Stewart. Wm. Regan, son of Daniel Regan and Jennie Regan.

May 26, 1929 "Trinity Sunday"

You are requested to pray and ask God in his mercy to preserve the people the disaster of a flood.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Sam Serio and Clarence Weeks. May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

June 2, 1929 Sunday within the Octave of Corpus Christi

Your prayers are requested - Agnes Prendergast

June 9, 1929 Third Sunday After Pentecost

June 16, 1929 Forth Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested etc. Bryde Barron Murphy

June 23, 1929 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

June 30, 1929 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

July 6, 1929 Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

July 14, 1929 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

Pew rent for second quarter is now due.

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Aristi Joseph Mascagni. May his soul & etc.

July 21, 1929 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of John Robinson & George Bruner. etc.

June 28, 1929 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Eugene Mussleman.

August 4, 1929 Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of John Liberto. etc.

August 11, 1929 Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of James S. Logan. etc.

August 18, 1929 13th Sunday after Pentecost

August 25, 1929 14th Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Josephine Raddigan & Elizabeth Perrault. etc.

Sept. 1, 1929 15th Sunday after Pentecost

Second payment on marble work due Sept. 1st (explain).

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of William Claude. etc.

Sept. 8, 1929 Nativity B.V.M., 16th Sunday after Pentecost.

Sept. 15, 1929 Seven Sorrows of B.V.M. & 17th Sunday

Sept. 22, 1929 18th Sunday after Pentecost

Sept. 29, 1929 19th Sunday after Pentecost

Pew rent for the 3rd quarter is now due.

Prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of Wm. Dore & Hugo Jacoponelli (peace, May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace).

Oct. 6, 1929 20th Sunday after Pentecost

Oct. 13, 1929 21st Sunday after Pentecost

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Laura Exposito. etc.

Oct. 20, 1929 22nd Sunday after Pentecost

Next Sunday is Mission Sunday & also the feast of XT the King & the Pope wishes that on that day there would be a general communion all over the world.

Oct. 27, 1929 23rd Sunday after Pentecost

Cemetery procession next Sunday at 4:00.

Nov. 3, 1929 24th Sunday after Pentecost

Cemetery procession will not be held owing to the weather

Nov. 10, 1929 25th Sunday after Pentecost

St. Joseph's. Pageant Tuesday 7:30 practice. Red Cross drive going on in town - encourage.

Your prayers: recovery Fr. Mac ???????

Your prayers: Mary Lynch, Stella Blythe.

Nov. 17, 1929 26th Sunday after Pentecost

Nov. 24, 1929 27th Sunday after Pentecost

The 200th anniversary of the Natchez Massacre will be Thursday. High Mass in the morning at 9 O'Clock. Msr. Prendergast singing the Mass & Fr. O'Reilley of Jackson preaching. All should attend. Pagent that night at 7:30. No children will be allowed.

Dec. 1, 1929 1st Sunday of Advent

Orphan collection.

Thanks for Pagent cooperation.

Choir.

Special collection today, Catholic University.

Next Sunday Quarterly communion K. C.

Sunday memorial services K. C.

Marcus Redman

Dec. 8, 1929 Feast of Immaculate Conception

Pew rent for last quarter now due as we want to close the books for the year. K. C. memorial services at Knights of Columbus Hall at 3:00.

Dec. 15, 1929 3rd Sunday of Advent

Dec. 22, 1929 4th Sunday of Advent

Your prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Catherine Tierney. May the Almighty God have mercy on her soul & grant her eternal rest.

A small gold pin with a small diamond was left in church last Sunday & whoever lost it can have it by calling at the house.

Dec. 29, 1929

Collection for the poor amounted to $654.15 & offering collection to $207.25.

Correct mistake made in Xmas book about Reals donation.

Your prayers are requested for the soul of Alphonse Remondet.

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