WENDY'S YEARBOOK, 1990

Wendy Power has kindly shared some pictures from her days at St Patrick's Convent School.  There are quite a few and they are all so good I have had some difficulty deciding which to post first.  I have chosen five to post now and, over time, I will post the remainder.  There are some interesting photos in Wendy's collection so I think you will enjoy them as they appear in this and subsequent posts.  Here are the first five but be sure to watch out for more!

Wendy's Yearbook, 1990

A peek inside

Sr Regina and Mr McDonald

Remembering Raymond

A Happy Group!

Thanks, Wendy.  I will post them all eventually and I think they will definitely stir a load of happy memories for many people.  Keep the news and photos coming, please. 

SR AGATHA'S GRADE 7/8 CLASS

Today I have a great picture to post.  We have Karen Dawe-Gordon and her amazing Aunt, Florence Laurie, to thank for it.  Some of you people out there, because of your age, might have to get your mothers or even grandmothers to have a look at it with you.  This 1949 picture is a real treasure from St Patrick's past.  By the way, Florence Laurie is in the front row, second left.

Florence Laurie, who is now in her 80s, must have a wonderful memory for she has given us most of the names of those in the photo.  Not surprisingly, some of the first names have slipped her mind so, if you, your mother, or grandmother can remember a name, we would be more than pleased to hear from you. 

The young ladies in the photo are:
Larry Hearn,Joan Collins,? Buckingham, ? Athee, Maureen Brennan, ? Malone, ? Dillon, ? Sorenson, ? O'Brien, Mary Barry, Helen Walsh, Jennie Foley, ? Corbett, Madeline Murphy, ? Quinlan, Elizabeth MacKay, ? Luby, ? O'Brien, Florence Laurie, Eileen Murphy, Betty Hall, Mary Power, Mary Snow, Bernadette Collins, Helen Kerrivan, Kay Griffiths, Maureen Wadden, ? Luby, ? Sceviour, Helen Finch, Helen McGrath, ? Merner, Betty Stafford, Alfreda Hearn, Ann Connors, Mary Coady, Dorothy Tobin

Does anyone remember Sr Agatha?  I have a vague recollection of her.  I would have been in maybe Grade 1 or 2.  After she left St Patrick's I didn't see her for years.  In late 1965 or early 1966, I met her again.  She was then very sick and she died shortly after, on 20 March 1966.  Sr Agatha was laid to rest in Presentation Cemetery.

A huge thank you to Florence Laurie for sharing this wonderful memory with us.  If you have anything else you would be willing to share, we would love to receive it. You can just send it to mcallistersmith@gmail.com and we will be delighted to post it here.  Thanks also to Karen Dawe-Gordon who emailed the photo and information to us.  In this dangerous time of Covid 19, stay safe, keep well, and may God bless you both and all who are dear to you.

Musical message from Father Ray

Listen to this and have your hearts and spirits lifted.  THANK YOU, FR RAY EARLE.  May God bless you and keep you safe in these difficult times.

FR FRANCIS BURKE

Maurice Charette has a wealth of items closely linked to St Patrick's past history.  Maurice found them while sorting through his late mother's things.  His mother was  Elizabeth (Betty) Murphy.  Betty lived at 9 Patrick St and later at 544 Water St.  She was a pupil of St Patrick's Convent School and a loyal member of St Patrick's Parish.  Maurice has kindly shared photos with us before (HERE) and now he has sent this interesting little card.

The card from Maurice

Fr Burke was ordained for the Scarborough Foreign Mission Society.  Many young men from Newfoundland became members of that worthy organisation.  This is a group photo which I came across on line.  Fr Burke is in the back row.  

Fr Francis Burke is in the back row

I well remember my mother receiving the monthly magazine from the SFM.  She knew some of the Newfoundlanders who were members and she spoke of them often.  I hope some of you will be able to add more to Fr Burke's story.  Also, any information about the other Newfoundland priests of that Society would most definitely be welcome.(Send to mcallistersmith@gmail.com)  I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you Maurice.  May God bless you and your family and keep you safe and well during this terrible Covid 19 pandemic.

CHRIST IS RISEN

CHRIST IS RISEN!

This Easter, as we rejoice in the Risen Saviour, we pray for an end to Covid 19 which is presently ravaging our world.  May He who has died for love of us, bring us safely through this trying time.

May you all have a Happy and Healthy Easter. 

Stations of the Cross

For Father Pat Power

A HAPPY MEMORY

A message from Teri Healey Evans has brought us a photo with a happy memory.  Amid the world's present sadness and worry, it is a welcome message.  Among her Mother's things, Teri found a ticket with a story.  Teri kindly shares it with us here.

Teri said, "I was in the St Patrick's Girls' Glee Club and just thought it (the ticket) might be of some interest and start a conversation going. I know for me this concert was a highlight of my time in the Glee Club."

A HAPPY MEMORY FROM 1978

Teri goes on to say "The biggest highlight was when we sang at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and received so many ovations and accolades".  I am certain quite a few of you will feel the same.

You certainly got a lot for $1.50 in 1973!

Thank you Teri.  To you and to all our St Patrick's friends, stay safe, keep well, and may God bless and protect us all.