22nd ANNUAL HOLY CROSS DINNER

Mike Power has sent us an email informing us of another of those wonderful Holy Cross Dinners.  Here is Mike's email.

"Tickets for the 22nd Annual Holy Cross Reunion and Dinner held at the Knights of Columbus on Sept. 12th, will be available Monday August 5th at Twin Cities Imaging, 6 Campbell Ave, Mon. to Fri. 8:30-4:30 and Gingersnap, 803 Water St., Tues.-Wed.-10-5, Thurs.-Fri.-10-6, Sat.-10-5, Sun.-12-4. Tickets are $35.00 and include a Travel Mug with the Holy Cross colors and insignia. Meet and Greet is from 6:00-7:30 and the Dinner is at 7:30. There also will be extra Travel Mugs and Holy Cross Books for sale and a 50/50 draw. This year being the 50th anniversary of the School fire on Patrick St., this years guest speaker will be retired Fireman Robert Corbett who fought the fire, speaking on this topic. The mic then be left open for a short while as we would like to encourage ex pupils in attendance to say a few words about their experience in the school and getting out during this fire." 

MIKE'S AUNT ISABELLE, 1918

Mike Power posted this on our facebook page recently.  I think it is an amazing photo, providing us with a look into St Patrick's past. The young lady in the photo is Mike's Great Aunt, Isabelle Power.  The Sister with her is her favourite teacher, Sr Christine, and it was taken about 1918.  Just think about it. A photo of a fellow St Patrick's girl and her favourite teacher from 100 years ago! As someone quite close to me is fond of saying "that blows my mind".

Sister Christine and Isabelle Power, circa 1918

A lot of things have changed in the 100 years since this photo was taken (Nuns' Habits for one thing!) but some things remain the same.  Down through the years and the generations, many St Patrick's pupils have regarded former teachers as friends and stayed in touch with them.  Of course, we all know that it isn't always the case but we have quite a few examples on this blog attesting to lasting friendships between teachers and former pupils. This photo of Mike's is probably the oldest example that we have.  

Thank you, Mike, for sharing this precious photo.  It is really appreciated and if you have any others they too would be more than welcome.  

AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE PAST

These pictures were posted quite awhile ago by Maureen Sullivan and Mike Power on our facebook page. Because they are such interesting photos, I think they deserve a wider audience.  Maybe, and it is a very big maybe, someone out there can give us a name or two.

Maureen tells us that this picture is of the Holy Cross First Communion Class of 1928.  How awesome is that!

Holy Cross First Communion Class, 1928

Mike's picture is of a group of unnamed St Patrick's Girls.  Mike speculates that it was taken sometime in the 1940s and I think he might be right.  I think the month is either May or June because one of the girls has a ribbon and medal pinned to her uniform.

A group of St Patrick's Girls.  Who are they?
Where was the photo taken?

I would like to thank both Maureen and Mike for sharing these two amazing photos with us.  They are really special. If you come across any other photos that you would like to share, either St Patrick's or Holy Cross, we would be more than happy to post them.  You can send them to us at mcallistesmith@gmail.com.