Saint Mary–Immaculate Conception Parish Community Comunidad Parroquial Santa María–Inmaculada Concepción
Folder Immaculate Conception Parish. — Folder contains: Souvenir program book for Hundredth Anniversary 1846–1946, 60 pp., contains “History of the Immaculate Conception Church”, two copies, and two photocopies of “History”. (1995.038.02) Program for the Solemn Pontifical Mass (for the Hundredth Anniversary), 20 Oct. 1946, celebrated by Archbishop Richard J. Cushing. News clipping “Steeple repair”, with photo by Bryan Eaton, in the Eagle-Tribune (21 Apr. 1984), two copies. Misal del Pueblo, Santo Triduo Pascual (“People’s Missal: Holy Easter Triduum”), Pueblo Publishing Co., 1984, 80 pp. Texts copyright 1978 by Conferencia Episcopal Española, and 1982 by Northeast Catholic Pastoral Center for Hispanics, Inc. Two copies. (1991.107.02) Flyer for Mass of Dedication of the stained glass window “Christ the Teacher” (originally from Immaculate Conception Church) at Austin Preparatory School (Reading, MA), to be celebrated on 22 Oct. 1995 by Rev. Arthur D. Johnson OSA. See also: Immaculate Conception Church photo album, Philip Laudani, 1991. (1991.113.001)
Folder History of St. Mary’s Church. — Folder contains: Notes on St. Mary’s history, Eartha Dengler. News Release, “Backgrounder: St. Mary’s Parish & Church” from The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc., issued 6 Aug. 1996, Raymond J. Mitchell. “A History of St. Mary’s Church, Lawrence, Massachusetts” (photocopy from 150th Anniversary book, St. Mary–Inmaculada Concepción.
Folder St. Mary’s 100th Anniversary (Eagle-Tribune). — Folder contains anniversary section from The Evening Tribune (15 Jan. 1949, p. 17–28), for the hundredth anniversary of St. Mary’s Parish. Two copies, delicate, moved to flat file. Articles: “100th Anniversary Of St. Mary’s Parish To Be Celebrated Sunday; Archbishop Cushing To Pontificate At Mass”, “Rev. James T. O’Reilly: His Life And Deeds”, “Societies of the Parish”, “Blessings From Rome”, “Faithful Find Solace in St. Mary’s Shrine”, “Chapel in Convent Recently Beautified”, History Of The Music At St. Mary’s”, “Pastors”, “Walked to Lowell to Attend Mass”, “Convent of Notre Dame Nuns”, “The May Procession”, “The Parish Calendar”, “The Parish Formerly Had Cadet Corps”, “The Auditorium Social Center for Lawrence”, “Lay Employees of Parish”, “St. Rita’s School Opened Apr. 15, 1902, For Students”, “Girls’ School Was Erected In 1910”, “History Of Catholic Education In Saint Mary’s Parish”, and letter of congratulations from Irving E. Rogers, publisher of the Eagle-Tribune.
Folder Articles Re: Priests of St. Mary’s — Two photocopies (unknown sources) concerning Rev. Timothy Donovan, OSA.
Folder Rev. James T. O’Reilly. — Folder contains papers concerning Rev. James T. O’Reilly, OSA. Receipt of payment of $3.00 from Rev. J. T. O’Reilly O.S.A. to the Temperance Publication Bureau (415 West 59th St., New York) for 1,000 pamphlets, dated 26 Sep. 1894. “Welcome to Father O’Reilly”, song sung to the air of Adeste Fideles, by Katharine A. O’Keeffe-O’Mahoney, 23 Dec. 1895. Photocopy, LPL collection. Souvenir edition of Our Parish Calendar (April 1899, Vol. III No. 12) for the Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee of Rev. James T. O’Reilly, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church. Damaged covers. (1987.003.41) Souvenir edition of Our Parish Calendar (December 1925, Vol. 30 No. 8) in memory of Fr. James T. O’Reilly, O.S.A. (1 May 1851–12 Nov. 1925), Funeral Mass celebrated 16 Nov. 1925 by Very Rev. Joseph A. Hickey, D.D., O.S.A., with eulogy by Cardinal O’Connell. 60 pp., photocopy. Biography of Rev. James T. O’Reilly, unknown source, published in connection with his Silver Jubilee (1899), photocopy. “Golden Jubilee Celebration in Lawrence” article in Fibre and Fabric (13 May 1924, p.16-17, photocopy), for Rev. James T. O’Reilly’s fiftieth anniversary of priesthood. Program from 50th Anniversary Memorial Mass for Rev. James T. O’Reilly, O.S.A., sponsored by Rev. James T. O’Reilly Division 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, 10 Nov. 1975, at St. Mary’s Church. (1998.096.65) Program from 60th Anniversary Memorial Mass for Rev. James T. O’Reilly, O.S.A., sponsored by Rev. James T. O’Reilly Division 8 Ancient Order of Hibernians in America, 12 Nov. 1985, at St. Mary’s Church. With song sheet. Two copies. (1990.006.06 and 2018.055) “The Rev. James T. O’Reilly, O.S.A.: A Religious Leader in an American Industrial City. (Lawrence, Ma.)” Photocopy of student paper from Phillips Academy, 1982.
Folder The Bells of St. Mary’s. — Folder contains: News clipping, “St. Mary’s Church: Casting of the Chime of Bells.” in the Lawrence Weekly Journal (the Journal & Citizen, 10 Oct. 1874), photocopy. Chime Master Systems catalogue, 29 Sep. 2010, two photocopies. Image of St. Mary’s bells, 1874, engraving reproduced with excerpt of A Sketch of Catholicity in Lawrence and Vicinity (1882), original and photocopy of 1981 Merrimack College calendar (1982.082.07). News clipping, “St. Mary bells will toll again” in the Eagle-Tribune (10 Jul. 1984), photocopy. News clipping, “The bells of St. Mary ring out” in the Eagle-Tribune (5 Jan. 1985), original and photocopy. News clipping, “The bells of St. Mary / Bishop Law visits as St. Mary bells ring”, by Susan Forrest in the Eagle-Tribune, (7 Jan. 1985).
Folder Images of St. Mary’s. — Photocopies of historic engravings and photographs of St. Mary’s Church. Includes reproduction from 1981 Merrimack College calendar (1982.082.07) and a 1968 Eagle-Tribune reproduction of an 1873 photograph of St. Mary’s.
Folder Shrine of St. Mary’s Church, Folder 1. (2001.033.02) — Papers regarding the restoration of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Folder contains: Note from Mary Armitage to Barbara Brown re: photography, dated 6 Aug. 2002. Letter from Teresa (Teri) Hensick, Associate Conservator of Paintings (at the Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard University Art Museums), to Mary Armitage, Secretary of the Friends of St. Mary’s, dated 8 Jan. 1985, about plans for conservation survey. Photocopy of letter from Mary Armitage, Secretary of the Friends of St. Mary’s, to the Publications Office of the United States Catholic Conference, dated 14 Jan. 1985, about seeking any published restoration guidelines. Response from Rev. Ronald F. Krisman, Associate Director of the Bishops’ Committee on the Liturgy (of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops), dated 1 Feb. 1985. Letter from Mary Armitage to Teresa Hensick, dated 12 Apr. 1985, mentioning including a sheet with artists’ names. (Enclosure not included.) Memo from Linda Davis of the Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard University Art Museums, to Mary Armitage, dated 22 May 1985 mentioning enclosure of schematic plan of ceiling panels. (Enclosure not included.) Letter from Teri Hensick to Mary Armitage, dated 20 May 1985, mentioning enclosure of condition report for the shrine. Enclosure included, titled “The Mother of Good Counsel Shrine of St. Marys: Conservation Condition Report and Treatment Proposals”. Letter from Mary Armitage to Teri Hensick, dated 1 Jun. 1985, acknowledging receipt of the report. News clipping, “Art Sale” in the Eagle-Tribune (1985), about the art exhibit and sale to benefit Friends of St. Mary’s. Original and photocopy. Photocopy of notes from Mary Armitage surrounding the restoration of Our Lady of Good Counsel Shrine.
Folder Shrine of St. Mary’s Church, Folder 2. (2001.033.02) — Papers regarding the restoration of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Folder contains: News clipping, “More churches remaining open” by Kathy Brown in the Eagle-Tribune (4 Dec. 1982), with photo of shrine. Photocopy and original. Letter from Ksenya Kiebuzinski, Assistant Archivist of the Archdiocese of Boston Archives, to Mary Armitage, dated 21 Sep. 1990, about Patrick Charles Keely (architect who designed St. Mary Church). Photocopy. Photocopied excerpts of church publications about the shrine, with photocopy from the Parish Calendar of 1898. Photocopied excerpts from presentation on the restoration of the shrine, 15 Apr. 1985. (1990.044.02) Program for Rededication of the Shrine of Our Mother of Good Counsel, St. Mary Church, Evening Prayer on 27 Apr. 1986. Notes from Mary Armitage documenting meetings for the shrine restoration. Assorted photocopies about P. C. Keely, St. Mary’s history, and shrine placement. News clipping, “A new life for ‘a dear place’” by Carolyn Thomas in the Eagle-Tribune (30 Mar. 1986), about the shrine, with photo. Original and photocopy.
Folder Shrine of St. Mary’s Church, Folder 3. (2001.033.02) — Papers regarding the restoration of the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel. Folder contains: Letter from Rev. James A. Wenzel O.S.A. to Mary Armitage, dated 9 Jun. 1986, acknowledging the transfer of funds to the Friends of St. Mary’s. Letter of receipt from John Carey, President of the Friends of St. Mary’s, to Mary Armitage, for funds donated. Canceled checks from 1980–83, for the shrine restoration fund. Draft of letter from Mary Armitage to Father Conneen, dated 20 Jun. 1979, as he prepares to leave the parish, thanking him for his service during “the anger and confusion associated with ‘The Changes’”. Receipts for donations to St. Mary Church and the shrine restoration fund. Letter from Mrs. Henry G. Armitage, Jr. (Mary Armitage) to Rev. Laurence Conneen O.S.A., circa 1978, requesting that her donation of funds be set aside for restoration of the shrine, photocopy. Response (photocopy) dated 21 Nov. 1978. Carbon copy of letter from Mary Armitage to Father Wenzel, dated 2 Aug. 1983, requesting that he mention the shrine restoration fund in the church bulletin. Notecard about the Shrine Fund coming under the umbrella of the Friends of St. Mary’s, 24 Jan. 1985. Letter from Mary Armitage to Father Conneen, dated 29 Nov. 1983, about the shrine fund progress. Letter from Mary Armitage to Attorney [Edward] Grimley, dated 10 Jan. 1984, about the shrine fund. Letter from Paul John Donovan, Acting Secretary of the Saint Mary–Immaculate Conception Parish Council, to Mary Armitage, dated 25 Feb. 1984, about the Parish Council’s role in shrine restoration. Notes on meeting held 6 Aug. 1984. Letter from Mary Armitage to Mr. [Joseph] O’Neil (Chair of Spiritual Development Commission), regarding the shrine fund. “Dear Parishioner” letter from Rev. James A. Wenzel, O.S.A. (Pastor of St. Mary–Immaculate Conception Parish Community) dated 28 Mar. 1985, announcing the restoration of the Shrine. Letter from Mary Armitage to Rev. James A. Wenzel, O.S.A. dated 8 Apr. 1985, regarding the shrine restoration fund. Meeting reminder and agenda for the 23 Apr. 1985 meeting of the Worship Committee. Enclosed is the Liturgical Design Consultation by Patrick J. Holtkamp of Rambusch Associates (New York), dated 10 Apr. 1985, photocopy. Letter from Rev. James A. Wenzel, O.S.A. to Mary Armitage, dated 8 Jun. 1985, in thanks for supporting the Shrine restoration. Letter from Mary Armitage to Father Wenzel, dated 24 Apr. 1985, declining to join the Shrine Committee. Letter from Mary Armitage to Father Wenzel, dated 14 Jun. 1985, resigning from the Shrine Committee. Letter from Kathryn L. Abraham of the Reserve Room of the Falvey Memorial Library (Villanova University, Pennsylvania) to Mary Armitage, dated 26 Apr. 1985, about an information request for artists who decorated St. Mary Shrine. Letter from Mary Armitage to the Archivist of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, DC), dated 21 Jun. 1985, about an information request for artists who decorated St. Mary Shrine. Letter from Mary Armitage to Deborah A. Ryan, Staff Writer at The Pilot (Boston), dated 21 Jun. 1985, about the architect Patrick Charles Keely. Letter from Mary Armitage to Mrs. Joyce Barg, St. Mary’s Rectory, dated 1 Apr. 1986, about the shrine fund. Photocopy of obituary for Louisa N. O’Hearn, mother of Mary Armitage. Letter from Mary Armitage to the Shrine Committee, dated 29 May 1986, asking that funds be transferred to Friends of St. Mary’s. Ledger of donations to the Fund for the Restoration of Our Lady of Good Counsel Shrine of St. Mary’s Church, typescript. Lettter from John M Carey, President of the Friends of St. Mary’s, to Mary Armitage, dated 6 Jun. 1986, in thanks for a donation. Letter from Rita B. Donnelly to Mary Armitage, 1984, donating money to the shrine fund. Letter from Betty Lanen to Mary Armitage, 5 Jan. 1985, donating money to the shrine fund. Ledger of donations to the Fund for the Restoration of Our Lady of Good Counsel Shrine of St. Mary’s Church, handwritten. Correspondence surrounding donations to the shrine fund in memory of Louisa A. O’Hearn.
Folder Newspaper Articles: St. Mary’s. — Folder contains the following news clippings: “150 years of family and faith: St. Mary-Inmaculada celebrates birthday” by Yadira Betances in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Nov. 1998). On same page: “Marriage Memories: Many celebrated happiest day at end of St. Mary aisle”, by Yadira Betances. About St. Mary’s 150th anniversary. “Deacon leaves city parish” in the Eagle-Tribune (30 Dec. 1989), about Deacon Diego Rodriguez of Immaculate Conception Parish leaving for Miramar, Florida. “St. Mary robbed of memories” in the Eagle-Tribune (22 Sep. 1986) about theft of parish memorabilia. “St. Mary Church will have four evening parish retreats” in the Eagle-Tribune (13 Apr. 1985), about “A Time of Grace” retreat at St. Mary’s Church, given by Rev. Michael Sullivan O.S.A. “St. Mary planning Jubilee” in the Eagle-Tribune (14 Apr. 1990), about St. Mary’s 140th anniversary. “Praying for peace” in the Eagle-Tribune (15 Jan. 1991), photo by Carl Russo of parishioners praying for peace in Persian Gulf. “Church needs memories, not money” by Elinor Neville in the Eagle-Tribune (18 Sep. 1986), about the theft of parish memorabilia. “St. Mary restoration” in the Eagle-Tribune (31 May 1986) about the Friends of St. Mary’s restoration effort. “Pastor leaves to help young priests” by Susan Forrest in the Eagle-Tribune (1989?) about Rev. James Wenzel. “Mystery picture” of St. Mary’s Church, in the Eagle-Tribune (27 Mar. 1982). “May Procession” in the Eagle-Tribune (31 May 1983), photo by John Hartman of annual May Procession. “War memorial compromise may be coming” in the Eagle-Tribune (21 Nov. 1980), about St. Mary’s Cemetery veterans’ markers. “Painting of foundress” in the Eagle-Tribune (21 Jun. 1969), about painting of Blessed Julie Billiart, SND, painted in 1955 by Guy R. Pennisi (commissioned by St. Mary’s Alumnae Association), to be displayed at St. Mary’s Church. “Industrial and Spiritual Growth: Lawrence and Lowell” by Dr. Timothy Meagher in the Pilot (24 Oct. 1986) about St. Mary parish history.
Folder The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc. (Restoration Campaign). — Papers pertaining to the St. Mary’s Church restoration campaign sponsored by The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc. Folder contains: Bumper sticker “The Friends of St. Mary’s / The Immigrant City”. Seven held. Pamphlet, “The Preservation of St. Mary’s Church: Lawrence, Massachusetts”, published by The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc., circa 1990s. Two copies. (1996.248.167 and 1999.079.20) Pamphlet, “To keep this great church for future generations: Become a member of The Friends of St. Mary’s”, published by The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc., circa 1990s. (1994.200.21) Thank-you card for donation to The Friends of St. Mary’s, in memory of Dr. Henry G. Armitage, Jr. (1995.132.01) Thank-you card to Mr. Stephen Fugge for donation to The Friends of St. Mary’s, with envelope. Invitation from Rev. Russell A. Ortega, O.S.A. and the Augustinian Community of St. Mary-Immaculate Conception Parish to a reception inaugurating the Restoration and Development Campaign, circa 1990s. (1996.248.025-1) Program / price list for “Art Exhibit and Sale” held by The Friends of St. Mary’s. Art by local artists Ann Albert, Mary Armitage, Diane Bryant, James M. Cassidy, Maurice Daly, Ida DiMaggio, Ellen F. Fraser, Eileen Gillen SND, Eileen Griffin, Anna Hogan, Judith Larmay, Patricia Lucey (quilts), Richard Novak, Cathy Piazza St. Pierre, Joan Rademacher, Elizabeth Roop, Ruth Ruskin, Mary W. Sapienza, Phila Slade, James Stella, and Bette Wasserboehr; prints of Georgia O’Keefe paintings. (1995.091.26) Letter from John M. Carey to Yadira Betances, dated 11 Jun. 1996, regarding the Eagle-Tribune news coverage of A Kids Walk to Keep Something Beautiful In Lawrence, sponsored by The Friends of St. Mary’s and the Lawrence School Department, held 11 May 1996. (1996.248.162-2) News release, “Backgrounder: The Rev. James T. O’Reilly, O.S.A. Humanitarian Award”, issued 6 Aug. 1996, by Raymond J. Mitchell. (1996.248.166-4) News release, “The Friends of St. Mary’s will present O’Reilly Humanitarian Award to Aaron Feuerstein & The Sisters of Notre Dame”, issued 11 Sep. 1996, by Raymond J. Mitchell, fax copy. Inaugural-year recipients are Aaron Feuerstein, president and chief executive officer of Malden Mills Industries, Inc., and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Ipswich Province, formal presentation of the award to take place at Volpe Athletic Complex at Merrimack College (North Andover) on 20 Sep. 1996 at the benefit concert “Judy Collins In Concert”. Includes brief history of Malden Mills Industries and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, as well as concert information. (1996.248.167-3) Reprint of editorial, “Church roof drive builds community”, in the Eagle-Tribune (4 Jun. 1992), about the final phase of the roof replacement. Agenda for monthly meeting of The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc., with guest speaker Eartha Dengler of the Immigrant City Archives, business meeting to follow. Two copies. News clipping, “Friends to restore St. Mary Church”, in the Eagle-Tribune (15 Sep. 1986). News clipping, “Repairs at St. Mary begin”, in the Eagle-Tribune (20 Jun. 1987). News clipping, “Suburbanites rally to restore church ancestors built”, by Kathy Brown, in the Eagle-Tribune (17 Nov. 1985). News clipping, “Fund-raisers ahead: Friends begin phase II of St. Mary renovation”, by Kathy Brown, in the Eagle-Tribune (25 Nov. 1989). Two copies. News clipping, “Facelift for historic church”, photos by Ken Yuszkus, in the Eagle-Tribune (16 Dec. 1989), about steeple repair. News clipping, “Church work”, photo by Jim Patten, in the Eagle-Tribune (9 Jan. 1990), about repair of steeple cross. News clipping, “Steeple day”, photo by Ken Yuszkus, in the Eagle-Tribune (3 Apr. 1990), about children of St. Mary Grammar School celebrating the restoration of the first section of the steeple. Poster for Judy Collins concert to be held 20 Sep. [1996] at Volpe Athletic Complex, Merrimack College (North Andover), sponsored by The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc., to benefit St. Mary’s roof restoration. Two copies. Souvenir program book from “The Friends of St. Mary’s Presents Judy Collins In Concert”, benefiting the preservation of St. Mary’s Church, 20 Sep. 1996 at Volpe Athletic Complex, Merrimack College (North Andover). Mistress of Ceremonies, Eileen Prose. Featuring the Girls’ Ensemble of Lawrence High School. Presentation of the Rev. James T. O’Reilly, O.S.A. Humanitarian Award to 1996 recipients Aaron Feuerstein (Malden Mills Industries, Inc.) and the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Ipswich Province. Three copies. Folder (empty) titled “Media Information Kit: Judy Collins In Concert”, from The Friends of St. Mary’s, Inc.
Folder St. Mary’s Church: Church Society Charter. — Photocopy of the certified copy of the legal charter for The St. Mary’s Church Society of Lawrence, founded 1883, copy signed 15 Mar. 2001 by Secretary of the Commonwealth. (2011.155)
Folder St. Mary’s Church Society – Meetings Report. 1883–1963. Photocopies. — Meeting minutes of The St. Mary’s Church Society of Lawrence, 1883–1963, handwritten. 216pp. Incomplete record. Also included in folder: “Outline of Rev. James T. O’Reilly -- His Life and Deeds / Sketch of the Life and Labors of the Rev. James T. O’Reilly, O.S.A.” (photocopy), “Parochial School” about the Sisters of Notre Dame in Lawrence (photocopy), and list of the pastors of St. Mary’s parish (photocopy, with notes). (1998.124.28)
Folder Sunday Bulletins. — Bulletins for St. Mary-Immaculate Conception Parish: 7 Sep. 1980, 21 Sep. 1980, 8 Jul. 1984, 2 Dec. 1984, 20 Jan. 1985, 5 May 1985, 11 Aug. 1985, 20 Apr. 1986, 27 Nov. 1988, 4 Dec. 1988, 3 Nov. 1991 (two copies), 27 Mar. 1994, 11 Sep. 1994, 16 Oct. 1994, years 1995–1998 inclusive (some editions missing), 7 Mar. 1999, 23 May 1999 (150th Anniversary), 26 Dec. 1999, 23 Dec. 2001, 28 Apr. 2002, 29 Dec. 2002, 15 Aug. 2004. 27 Apr. 1997 also contains program for Confirmation, collaborative ceremony with Assumption B.V.M. (Asunción), Sacred Heart, Holy Trinity, Sts. Peter & Paul, St. Patrick, and St. Augustine Parishes, two copies, Most. Rev. John R. McNamara celebrant. (1995.091.40, 1996.245.03, 1996.248.25-2, 1999.014, 1999.051.49, 2001.033.002, 2017.027)
Folder Our Parish Calendar. — Issues of Our Parish Calendar monthly bulletin. Jan. 1904, Mar. 1904, Jun. 1917, Oct. 1956 (with two copies of bulletins for 14 Oct. 1956), Dec. 1978, Sep. 1980, Sep. 1981. (1982.037.11, 1982.037.12, 1983.108.07, 1987.002.47, 1988.048.18, 1995.091.27, 1995.207.27, 1995.207.28)
Folder Red Skelton – St. Mary’s. — Program for “The Red Skelton Show”, benefit of St. Mary’s Schools (St. Mary’s High School, St. Rita’s Parochial School, and St. Mary’s Parochial School), held 7 Aug. 1951 at the Warner Theatre (Lawrence). Featuring Red Skelton, performance by Broadway singer Marion Carter, and others. (2018.055)
Folder St. Mary’s Church Building Fund Appeal. — Booklet titled “St. Mary’s Parish: ‘With the Help of Christ and His Blessed Mother We Shall Succeed’”, printed circa 1953 in conjunction with St. Mary’s Church Building Fund Appeal, for urgent church renovations. Printed by William M. McNally (Jackson Heights, Long Island, NY) professional fundraiser. (1982.017.06)
Folder Host Toast Roast. — Folder contains: Program book for Host Toast Roast: Hon. John E. Fenton, Jr., given by St. Mary-Inmaculada Concepcion Parish, 28 Apr. 2002, three copies, invitation and table seating. (2002.053) Program book for Host Toast Roast: Attorney Richard P. Consoli, given by St. Mary-Inmaculada Concepcion Parish, 25 Apr. 2004.
Folder 1997-2004 Parish Events. — Programs and pamphlets from parish events: George Friderick Handel (1685-1759) Tercentenary Celebration, chamber orchestra concert (with soloists), held 30 Jul. 1985. First violinist, Paul Goldsberry. (1995.091.36) Marian Year (7 Jun. 1987–15 Aug. 1988) opening, held [7 Jun.] 1987. Two copies. (1995.091.33) Blessing of Marian Shrine. [1987?] Thanksgiving Day Mass, held 26 Nov. 1987. (1995.091.28) Lessons and Carols for Christmastide, held 27 Dec. 1987 at Saint Mary, Our Mother of Consolation Church. Most Rev. Alfred C. Hughes, S.T.D. (Regional Bishop of Boston), presider. Welcome by Rev. Robert J. Guessetto, O.S.A. (1994.200.29) Palm Sunday Mass, held 7 Apr. 1990 (Vigil) and 8 Apr. 1990. (1995.091.29) Holy Thursday Evening Mass: Celebration of the Lord’s Supper, held 12 Apr. 1990. Rev. James P. Elliott, O.S.A., celebrant. (1995.091.30) Easter Sunday, During the Night: The Easter Vigil, Night Watch of the Resurrection, Mass, held 14 Apr. 1990. Rev. Robert J. Guessetto, O.S.A., celebrant. (1995.091.31) Sixth Annual Christmas Concert, featuring the Boston Archdiocesan Choir School and the Saint Paul Men’s Schola (John Dunn, director), with the BACS Handbell Choir (Joseph Policelli, director), presented by The Friends of St. Mary’s, Lawrence. [Dec. 1991]. Supported by the Lawrence Arts Lottery Council. (1995.091.35) [Thanksgiving Day Mass], 26 Nov. 1992, Saint Mary-Immaculate Conception Parish Community (Comunidad Parroquial Sta. María-Inmaculada Concepción). Trilingual program in English, Spanish, and Khmer. Illustrations of St. Mary and St. Anne churches. (1994.200.27) A Christmas Concert With The Greater Merrimack Valley Chorale (David Tierney, director), presented by The Friends of St. Mary’s, 6 Dec. 1992, two copies. (1994.200.31 and 1995.091.34) Wednesday Lenten Prayer, sponsored by the Greater Lawrence Council of Churches, held 31 Mar. 1993. Welcome by Fr. Robert Guessetto. (1994.200.26) Untitled prayer service program with rosary, gospel reading, and benediction, on Marian themes. Marked 23 May 1993. (1994.200.25) Eighth Annual Christmas Concert, featuring the Boston Boy Choir – Boston Archdiocesan Choir School (John Dunn, director), the Saint Paul Men’s Schola, and the BACS Handbell Choir (Joseph Policelli, director), presented by The Friends of St. Mary’s, held 5 Dec. 1993. (1994.200.32) A Spring Concert of Song, featuring the New England Classical Singers (David Tierney, director), presented by The Friends of St. Mary’s, held 10 Apr. 1994. (1994.200.33) Recuerdo de la Ultima Misa Celebrada en el Edificio Santa Anna [Program of the Final Mass Celebrated in St. Anne Church], Comunidad Parroquial Sta. María-Inmaculada Concepción, celebrated by pastor Rev. Russell A. Ortega, O.S.A., 19 Nov. 1995. Invitation to Mass of Thanksgiving in honor of the diaconal ordination of Steven Murphy, to be held 15 Sep. 1996. Two copies. (1996.248.164) Our Wedding Program, Marc Anthony Angelone and Sabrina M. Autieri, Mass held 22 Nov. 1997. Rev. Scott Ness, OSA, presider. (1998.096.103) Celebration of First Communion / Celebracion de la Primera Comunion, 16 May 1998. (1998.096.11) Thanksgiving Day / Dia de Accion Gracias, 26 Nov. 1998. (1998.014.71) 150th Anniversary Christmas Concert, 27 Dec. 1998. Choirs from Holy Trinity Parish, Third Baptist Church, Holy Rosary Parish, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, and St. Mary-Inmaculada Concepción Parish. Opening remarks by Rev. William Waters, OSA. (1999.051.58) Song sheet from Tercer Domingo de Pascua (Third Sunday of Easter), 18 Apr. 1999. (1999.051.26) Ticket to Dinner Dance presented by St. Mary-Inmaculada Concepción Parish, to be held 21 May 1999 at the Andover Marriott Hotel. (1999.048.15) Song sheet from El Santisimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo (Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ), 6 Jun. 1999. (1999.048.11) Thanksgiving Day / Dia de Accion Gracias, 25 Nov. 1999. (1999.079.72) Christmas / Navidad, [25 Dec.] 1999. (2017.027) Song sheet from Tercer Domingo de Pascua (Third Sunday of Easter), 7 May 2000. Song sheet from Trigésimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario (Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time), 29 Oct. 2000. Wedding of Cynthia Lynne Cohen and Jeffrey Francis Carelli, 31 Dec. 2000, Fr. William Waters, officiant. Celebración Eucaristíca en Acción de Gracias en el 30 Aniversario del Ministerio Hispano / Eucharistic Celebration in Thanksgiving on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary in Hispanic Ministry. [2001]. Christmas / Navidad, [25 Dec.] 2001. (2017.027) Misa para Nuestra Sra. de la Altagracia: Homenaje de los Dominicanos Residentes en Lawrence, MA a la Protectora del Pueblo Dominicano. [Mass for Our Lady of Altagracia: Tribute from the Dominican Residents of Lawrence, MA to the Protectress of the Dominican People.] 20 Jan. 2002. Fr. Jorge Reyes, celebrant. The Triduum / El Triduo. Hymn lyrics and readings for Easter Triduum, 2002. Song sheet for 5th Sunday of Easter Eucharistic Liturgy, 28 Apr. 2002, two copies. Thanksgiving Day / Dia de Accion Gracias, 28 Nov. 2002. Life is a Blessing: A Celebration of the Lives of Victor Baez, Christopher Casado, Mackendy Constant, William Rodriguez, held 19 Dec. 2002. Most. Rev. Emilio Allué, SDB, presider. Fr. Jorge Reyes, OSA, homilist. Wilfredo T. Laboy, eulogy. Christmas Eve 2002. Hymn lyrics and readings. Christmas / Navidad 2002. Hymn lyrics and readings. Misa para Nuestra Sra. de la Altagracia: Homenaje de los Dominicanos Residentes en Lawrence, MA a la Protectora del Pueblo Dominicano. [Mass for Our Lady of Altagracia: Tribute from the Dominican Residents of Lawrence, MA to the Protectress of the Dominican People.] 19 Jan. 2003. Song sheet for 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time Eucharistic Liturgy, 2 Mar. 2003, three copies. The Triduum / El Triduo. Hymn lyrics and readings for Easter Triduum, 2003. Eucharistic Celebration in Honor of Rev. William F. Waters, OSA, (Celebración de la Eucaristía en Honor Al ~), Pastor 1997–2004, held 22 Aug. 2004, three copies. The Wedding Ceremony of Susan E. Sganga and James E. St. Pierre, 9 Oct. 2004.
Folder Undated Event Programs. — Folder contains programs for events, no date. Christmas Eve Family Liturgy, circa 1980s. (1994.200.35) Christmas liturgy, circa 1990s. Fr. Bob Hickey, introduction and welcome. (1994.200.34) Thanksgiving liturgy, circa 1980s. (1995.091.38) Untitled prayer service program with rosary, gospel reading, and benediction, on Marian themes. (Identical to copy above, marked 23 May 1993.) (1995.091.32) Flyer for Easter Triduum Mass schedule, circa 1990s.
Folder St. Mary – Immaculate Conception 150th Anniversary Papers. — Folder contains: Three bumper stickers that read “Saint Mary – Inmaculada Concepcion Parish: Lawrence, Massachusetts / 150 Years”. (1998.096.68 and 1999.048.29) Pamphlet, “The Celebration Continues… St. Mary – Inmaculada Concepcion Parish 150th Anniversary Campaign”, two copies. (1999.051.22 and 2004.043.08) Anniversary campaign letters sent to Mrs. Joan McCarthy from Rev. William F. Waters, O.S.A., pastor. (2004.043.08) 150th Anniversary Celebration Calendar. (2004.043.08)
Folder St. Mary – Immaculate Conception 150th Anniversary Events. — Folder contains programs for: Opening Liturgy of the 150th Anniversary, 6 Sep. 1998, Most Rev. John R. McNamara, D.D. (Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, Merrimack Region), principal celebrant and homilist. Five copies. (1998.096.58 and 1999.014.12) Mass for St. Mary High School and Grammar School Alumnae(i), 29 Nov. 1998, Rev. William F. Waters, O.S.A., presider and homilist. Three copies. (1998.014.72 and 2017.027) The Triduum / El Triduo. Hymn lyrics and readings for Easter Triduum, 1999. (1999.051.36) Pentecost Sunday Mass (Closing Liturgy of the 150th Anniversary), 23 May 1999, His Eminence Bernard Cardinal Law, presider. Welcome by Fr. Bill Waters, O.S.A. Two copies. (1999.048.27)
Folder Carnival. — Folder contains program books for Gala Carnival 1983, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1992, and 1993, along with envelopes and flyers (three of each) for volunteering at the 1991 Carnival. Sponsored by the St. Mary’s–Immaculate Conception Parish Community. (1987.002, 1987.003, 1991.107, and 1994.200)
Folder Corner Stones / Puntos Históricos. — Folder contains clippings of the parish history column “Corner Stones / Puntos Históricos” written by Jonas Stundzia, in the St. Mary–Inmaculada Concepcion Parish bulletins, for the 150th anniversary of the parish. Incomplete, dates range from 13 Dec. 1998 to 28 Feb. 1999. (1999.014)
Folder Promise for Tomorrow Campaign. — Letter explaining the Promise For Tomorrow capital campaign of the Archdiocese of Boston, as it relates to St. Mary-Immaculate Conception Parish, circa 2002.
Folder St. Mary–Inmaculada Concepcion Parish: 150 Years. — Souvenir book printed for the 150th Anniversary of St. Mary–Inmaculada Concepcion Parish, 132 pp. Contains parish history. Four copies held. (2019.024)
Folder Press Release – 1996 – St. Mary Restoration. — Press release, “Parish Restoration and Development Campaign Begins”, from St. Mary–Immaculate Conception Church, 15 Jan. 1996, Rev. James W. Cassidy, O.S.A., to the Eagle Tribune City Desk. About the $500,000 restoration campaign started by Rev. Russell A. Ortega, OSA.
Folder St. Mary Restoration. — Typescript (with images) announcing restoration campaign for the Shrine and the bell chime at St. Mary’s Church, circa 1984. (2019.024)
Folder Calendars. — Calendars for the years 2000, 2001, 2002 (two copies), and 2005, printed by Catholic Extension for St. Mary–Immaculate Conception Parish.