John Pint, Rec. Sec.; Walter Farrel, Sec.; John Roth, Treas.
Frank Kessing, 1st V. Pres.; Cornelius Sullivan, Pres.; Thomas Cowley, 2nd V. Pres.
Frank Kessing, 1st V. Pres.; Cornelius Sullivan, Pres.; Thomas Cowley, 2nd V. Pres.
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In view of the many outstanding accomplishments, it is surprising to note that St. Mary's Holy Name Society was organized only 20 years ago.
Prior to 1928 there was no formal organization of the men of St. Mary's Church. A notice posted on the bulletin board in the rear of the church requested the payment of annual dues to be used in work honoring the Holy Name. The regular Communion Sunday for the men was announced from the pulpit.
However, there was a Hall Committee serving the Parish in sponsoring and conducting social functions. this group, composed of Thomas A. Malone, chairman; G. Raymond McGlenn, William H. Osborn, Thomas J. O'Connor, James J. Nelan, Peter J. Hardiman, Athel D. Merrill, Moses B. Carroll, William H. O'Neil, Leo McCarthy, Owen P. McCarthy, M.F. McCarthy, John Richardson, Edward Reidy, Joseph Sandore, Leo J. Pint and James Murphy, arranged successful dances, card parties, bazaars and other events in the Parish Hall with the assistance of volunteer aides.
In 1928 this committee called a meeting of the men of the Parish and out of this gathering grew St. Mary's Holy name Society with Father Irvin Sullivan as spiritual director. The first officers were: Walter D. Sullivan, President: Edward J. Reidy and Thomas G. Dean, Vice Presidents; John J. Richardson, Secretary; Jerome C. O'Connell, Treasurer.
Our late beloved pastor, Father J.J. Moriarty, gave his enthusiastic support and invaluable advice to the early activities of the organization. Through his encouragement and inspiration, the Society flourished and grew in membership and accomplishments.
The huge Diocesan Holy Name Rally held at Dunn Field shortly after St. Mary's Society was formed was an important factor in developing the interest of men of the Parish in the activities of the Society and its monthly communion.
From 1928 until the outbreak of Word [sic] War II, the Society grew in stature. Because the early records are not available, it is impossible to outline in detail the continuous development of various events and functions which have become outstanding down through the yeas. Walter Sullivan was followed in the Presidency by Owen P. McCarthy, Daniel A. Sheedy, Eugene F. Golden, Lloyd McMahon, James J. Murphy and Henry D. Kane. Mr. Sheedy served as head of the Society for four terms and Andrew H. Von Hendy filled the Secretary's post for seven years.
From its early days the Society has taken justifiable pride in the annual Communion Breakfasts. With Eugene Golden as perennial chairman, able committees have been successful in making this even a spiritual demonstration of unusual significance.
The annual Communion Breakfasts held on Mother's Day have been marked not only by increasingly large attendance by the men of St. Mary's but have become city-wide in character. In 1944 the uniformed forces of the Police Department, Fire Department, Elmira reformatory and guards at the Norden and Remington Rand Plants joined the St. Mary's Society at the event.
In 1945 our esteemed Bishop, the Most Rev. James Edward Kearney honored us with his presence at the Communion Breakfast and spoke at the Mark Twain Hotel. An impressive event was the presentation of a bouquet of roses on behalf of the Society to Bishop Kearney by Miss Nancy Anne Woodhouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Woodhouse.
Speakers at the annual affairs besides Bishop Kearney, have included Richard J. Connelly, Jr., David Vincent Sheehan, James L. Burke and Father John Afflect, National Director of the Holy name union.
From the proceeds of various social functions which the Holy Name Society have sponsored or assisted, many improvements have been made to the Parish property. Funds were raised to develop the present playground north of the school and to place rustic benches throughout the grounds.
In the early years among the many active workers was the later Mortimer Mead who could be seen almost daily working about the grounds. It was through his contribution of time and energy that the benches were made. The playground improved and quoit courts developed. Samuel Turner always had the hall ready for school plays or bazaars.
Another activity of which the Society may be proud has been the careful attention given to the distribution of Catholic periodicals and pamphlets among the parishioners. A rack in the rear of the church has been kept supplied with literature. Henry Kane and Bernard Drake have been among those active in this work.
In welding the spirit of comradeship in the organization, the annual outings have been an important factor. The first two were held at Harris Hill and three others were staged at Sullivan's Monument. Attendance has grown from year to year with members and their friends joining in a program which has provided recreation and entertainment for large numbers.
The Holy Name Society has given its support and aid to the annual parish bazaars. Among those who contributed to the success of these affairs have been William Osborn, Samuel Turner, Joseph Sandore, William H. O'Neil, Mortimer Mead, Moses B. Carroll, Clarence Woodhouse, Carl Broschart, Bernard Webb, Edward Kelly, Walter Callahan, Raymond J. Costello, Bernard Hardiman, Louis Considine, John J. Keefe, Jr., Andrew Von Hendy, Julius Weingart, and Abram Ryan.
In all of its activities, the Society has depended to a great extent upon the assistance and cooperation of the ladies of the parish. Without their aid, there could not have been the marked success which has featured the many undertakings.
In 1944 when our present pastor, Father Thomas J. Toole, came to St. Mary's, he left behind him at St. Charles Church in Elmira Heights, a well organized Holy Name Society which ad been an inspiration to him in his work. He gave impetus and wise leadership to the work of reorganizing St. Mary's Society which had become inactive during the early war years.
At the reorganization meeting in 1944, the following officers were named: Edward J. Frawley, President; Frank K. Kessing, First Vice President; Edward L. Kelly, Second Vice President; Andrew H. Von Hendy, Secretary; Carl W. Broschart, Treasurer. An active drive for members resulted in 225 names being placed on the roster at the end of the year.
It was in 1944 that the Holy Name Society made further improvements to the baseball diamond, by including the construction of a backstop. The materials were donated by John J. Keefe, Jr.
As successor to Edward Frawley in the Presidency, Frederick A. Mulcahy took the reins and carried on with the rebuilding and expansion of the Society. The other officers this year were Raymond P. Sullivan, Vice President; Peter Baker, Secretary; William J. pint, Treasurer.
Never forgetting the primary purposes of the Holy name Society and realizing the benefits derived from membership, the Society sent some 300 members of the armed forces memberships in the Society. Men of the Holy Name Society gave wholeheartedly of their time and efforts at the first annual Circus sponsored by the school in 1945. In subsequent years, the Society has joined with other parish organizations to make this even increasingly successful. Richard Connelly, Jr. has able presided as ringmaster at these events.
When Father Joseph Hogan, our assistant pastor, was transferred to Rochester in the Fall of 1945, the Society honored him at a testimonial dinner in the school hall. It was one of the best attended functions ever held in the auditorium.
Later in the same year, the Holy Name Society sponsored a special Communion Sunday for all men of the parish in memory of Father Moriarty and other priests who had served the parish so well over the years.
Succeeding Mr. Mulcahy in the Presidency, Raymond P. Sullivan headed the organization in 1946 with the following other officers: First Vice President, Walter Farrell; Second Vice President, Cornelius Sullivan; Secretary, Peter Baker; Treasurer, Louis V. smith.
In observance of the 50th birthday anniversary of our pastor, Father Toole, a dinner for the men of the parish was held at the Mark Twain Hotel in October with more than 300 in attendance.
With the installation of officers for 1947, the Society inaugurated a new event. On the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, the men of the Society gathered in the church to attend Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and renew the Holy name Pledge. The following officers were installed: President, Walter Farrell; First Vice President, Cornelius Sullivan; Second Vice President; Frank Kessing; Secretary, William Hogan; Treasurer, Robert Carroll.
In addition to the several affairs held annually, the Society sponsored a number of special suppers and other events which proved beneficial in increasing the membership and developing interest in the organization.
The Society is carrying on in 1948 the traditions which have been established over the years with the following staff of officers: President, Cornelius L. Sullivan; First Vice President, Frank K. Kessing; Second Vice President, Thomas A. Cowley; Secretary, Walter Farrell, Treasurer, John Roth; and Recording Secretary, John Pint.
Prior to 1928 there was no formal organization of the men of St. Mary's Church. A notice posted on the bulletin board in the rear of the church requested the payment of annual dues to be used in work honoring the Holy Name. The regular Communion Sunday for the men was announced from the pulpit.
However, there was a Hall Committee serving the Parish in sponsoring and conducting social functions. this group, composed of Thomas A. Malone, chairman; G. Raymond McGlenn, William H. Osborn, Thomas J. O'Connor, James J. Nelan, Peter J. Hardiman, Athel D. Merrill, Moses B. Carroll, William H. O'Neil, Leo McCarthy, Owen P. McCarthy, M.F. McCarthy, John Richardson, Edward Reidy, Joseph Sandore, Leo J. Pint and James Murphy, arranged successful dances, card parties, bazaars and other events in the Parish Hall with the assistance of volunteer aides.
In 1928 this committee called a meeting of the men of the Parish and out of this gathering grew St. Mary's Holy name Society with Father Irvin Sullivan as spiritual director. The first officers were: Walter D. Sullivan, President: Edward J. Reidy and Thomas G. Dean, Vice Presidents; John J. Richardson, Secretary; Jerome C. O'Connell, Treasurer.
Our late beloved pastor, Father J.J. Moriarty, gave his enthusiastic support and invaluable advice to the early activities of the organization. Through his encouragement and inspiration, the Society flourished and grew in membership and accomplishments.
The huge Diocesan Holy Name Rally held at Dunn Field shortly after St. Mary's Society was formed was an important factor in developing the interest of men of the Parish in the activities of the Society and its monthly communion.
From 1928 until the outbreak of Word [sic] War II, the Society grew in stature. Because the early records are not available, it is impossible to outline in detail the continuous development of various events and functions which have become outstanding down through the yeas. Walter Sullivan was followed in the Presidency by Owen P. McCarthy, Daniel A. Sheedy, Eugene F. Golden, Lloyd McMahon, James J. Murphy and Henry D. Kane. Mr. Sheedy served as head of the Society for four terms and Andrew H. Von Hendy filled the Secretary's post for seven years.
From its early days the Society has taken justifiable pride in the annual Communion Breakfasts. With Eugene Golden as perennial chairman, able committees have been successful in making this even a spiritual demonstration of unusual significance.
The annual Communion Breakfasts held on Mother's Day have been marked not only by increasingly large attendance by the men of St. Mary's but have become city-wide in character. In 1944 the uniformed forces of the Police Department, Fire Department, Elmira reformatory and guards at the Norden and Remington Rand Plants joined the St. Mary's Society at the event.
In 1945 our esteemed Bishop, the Most Rev. James Edward Kearney honored us with his presence at the Communion Breakfast and spoke at the Mark Twain Hotel. An impressive event was the presentation of a bouquet of roses on behalf of the Society to Bishop Kearney by Miss Nancy Anne Woodhouse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Woodhouse.
Speakers at the annual affairs besides Bishop Kearney, have included Richard J. Connelly, Jr., David Vincent Sheehan, James L. Burke and Father John Afflect, National Director of the Holy name union.
From the proceeds of various social functions which the Holy Name Society have sponsored or assisted, many improvements have been made to the Parish property. Funds were raised to develop the present playground north of the school and to place rustic benches throughout the grounds.
In the early years among the many active workers was the later Mortimer Mead who could be seen almost daily working about the grounds. It was through his contribution of time and energy that the benches were made. The playground improved and quoit courts developed. Samuel Turner always had the hall ready for school plays or bazaars.
Another activity of which the Society may be proud has been the careful attention given to the distribution of Catholic periodicals and pamphlets among the parishioners. A rack in the rear of the church has been kept supplied with literature. Henry Kane and Bernard Drake have been among those active in this work.
In welding the spirit of comradeship in the organization, the annual outings have been an important factor. The first two were held at Harris Hill and three others were staged at Sullivan's Monument. Attendance has grown from year to year with members and their friends joining in a program which has provided recreation and entertainment for large numbers.
The Holy Name Society has given its support and aid to the annual parish bazaars. Among those who contributed to the success of these affairs have been William Osborn, Samuel Turner, Joseph Sandore, William H. O'Neil, Mortimer Mead, Moses B. Carroll, Clarence Woodhouse, Carl Broschart, Bernard Webb, Edward Kelly, Walter Callahan, Raymond J. Costello, Bernard Hardiman, Louis Considine, John J. Keefe, Jr., Andrew Von Hendy, Julius Weingart, and Abram Ryan.
In all of its activities, the Society has depended to a great extent upon the assistance and cooperation of the ladies of the parish. Without their aid, there could not have been the marked success which has featured the many undertakings.
In 1944 when our present pastor, Father Thomas J. Toole, came to St. Mary's, he left behind him at St. Charles Church in Elmira Heights, a well organized Holy Name Society which ad been an inspiration to him in his work. He gave impetus and wise leadership to the work of reorganizing St. Mary's Society which had become inactive during the early war years.
At the reorganization meeting in 1944, the following officers were named: Edward J. Frawley, President; Frank K. Kessing, First Vice President; Edward L. Kelly, Second Vice President; Andrew H. Von Hendy, Secretary; Carl W. Broschart, Treasurer. An active drive for members resulted in 225 names being placed on the roster at the end of the year.
It was in 1944 that the Holy Name Society made further improvements to the baseball diamond, by including the construction of a backstop. The materials were donated by John J. Keefe, Jr.
As successor to Edward Frawley in the Presidency, Frederick A. Mulcahy took the reins and carried on with the rebuilding and expansion of the Society. The other officers this year were Raymond P. Sullivan, Vice President; Peter Baker, Secretary; William J. pint, Treasurer.
Never forgetting the primary purposes of the Holy name Society and realizing the benefits derived from membership, the Society sent some 300 members of the armed forces memberships in the Society. Men of the Holy Name Society gave wholeheartedly of their time and efforts at the first annual Circus sponsored by the school in 1945. In subsequent years, the Society has joined with other parish organizations to make this even increasingly successful. Richard Connelly, Jr. has able presided as ringmaster at these events.
When Father Joseph Hogan, our assistant pastor, was transferred to Rochester in the Fall of 1945, the Society honored him at a testimonial dinner in the school hall. It was one of the best attended functions ever held in the auditorium.
Later in the same year, the Holy Name Society sponsored a special Communion Sunday for all men of the parish in memory of Father Moriarty and other priests who had served the parish so well over the years.
Succeeding Mr. Mulcahy in the Presidency, Raymond P. Sullivan headed the organization in 1946 with the following other officers: First Vice President, Walter Farrell; Second Vice President, Cornelius Sullivan; Secretary, Peter Baker; Treasurer, Louis V. smith.
In observance of the 50th birthday anniversary of our pastor, Father Toole, a dinner for the men of the parish was held at the Mark Twain Hotel in October with more than 300 in attendance.
With the installation of officers for 1947, the Society inaugurated a new event. On the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, the men of the Society gathered in the church to attend Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and renew the Holy name Pledge. The following officers were installed: President, Walter Farrell; First Vice President, Cornelius Sullivan; Second Vice President; Frank Kessing; Secretary, William Hogan; Treasurer, Robert Carroll.
In addition to the several affairs held annually, the Society sponsored a number of special suppers and other events which proved beneficial in increasing the membership and developing interest in the organization.
The Society is carrying on in 1948 the traditions which have been established over the years with the following staff of officers: President, Cornelius L. Sullivan; First Vice President, Frank K. Kessing; Second Vice President, Thomas A. Cowley; Secretary, Walter Farrell, Treasurer, John Roth; and Recording Secretary, John Pint.
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