Welcome to my nifty Dreambook, a free guestbook service from New Dream Network and the DreamHost!If you have a minute, please add your entry to those below by signing my Dreambook!
| Name: | Evyonne Said Perez |
| E-mail address: | saidperez4@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi I went to Holy Name from 1976 and Graduated in 1981 I have alot of great memmories of brother John and Sister Reilly |
| Name: | Judith Dougherty |
| E-mail address: | j.doc44@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Both my mother, Lorraine Cope, and father, James Dougherty were baptized at The Church of Holy Name in 1931. They were married at The Church of Holy Name on May 10, 1951. My brother was baptized at The Church of Holy Name September 1952, James Robert Dougherty. I was baptized at The Church of Holy Name April, 1955, Judith Ann Dougherty. It is lovely to be able to read a history of this fine parish where my mother and father worshiped as children. I am proud that my family was a part of it's history. |
| Name: | Leo Porto |
| E-mail address: | leoporto@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Wow, Holy Name. So many memories and good times. Growing up in Brooklyn was great. I attended Holy Name in the 1990s, and left in third grade. I'm 18 now. I would like to see the site add class photos or have a student name database, so that I can look up old friends on Facebook, or in a phonebook. Peace. |
| Name: | Evelyn |
| E-mail address: | evelyn.roberts@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Carolyn Cunningham Hoffman |
| E-mail address: | Lorac1349@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Cant wait for the next reunion. |
| Name: | Sally Castorino |
| E-mail address: | salc56@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Sally Castorino |
| E-mail address: | salc56@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Jeanne Ansbro Gulbransen |
| E-mail address: | irisharies63@aol.com |
| Comments: | I found this site as a link from Facebook. It was really nice catching up with the news of the parish online. I am living in Florida for 18 years but always go to Holy Name when I am in town! My dad still lives right down the block.
Blessings to all. Jeanne Ansbro Gulbransen |
| Name: | Miles Desmond Mac Mahon |
| E-mail address: | mdmacmahon@aol.com |
| Comments: | I graduated from the eigth grade of Holy Name School in January 1939. At age 12, I was the youngest one in the boys class. (We never had anything to do with the girls classes.) During and after World War II, I went to sea as a merchant marine radio officer, and much later was in the US Army. Most of the boys who graduated with me served during the war.
I retired as a college dean and professor of physics in 1993. I now live in Summit, NJ. |
| Name: | Arlene Mitarotondo |
| E-mail address: | aglamour718@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.holynamebrooklyn.org |
| Comments: | I attended Holy Name from 1960 - 1965. I moved to Staten Island. It would be nice to hear from anyone who might remember me. I have wonderful memories from the "neighborhood". |
| Name: | Arlene Mitarotondo |
| E-mail address: | aglamour718@aol.com |
| Comments: | I attended Holy Name from 1960 - 1965, and then moved to Staten Island. I have such dear memories from that time of my life. I would love to hear from anyone who might remember me. |
| Name: | Gloria Kreth |
| E-mail address: | hnjrec.Yahoo.com |
| Comments: | On Sunday December 21,2008 The Holy Name of Jesus school community will be attending the 12 noon Mass. It would be great if the past graduates and families attended too! So if your available come and show the current students and the great faculty how much Holy Name means to us.
Gloria Cunningham Kreth 1970 Religious Ed. Dept |
| Name: | Kathleen (Kathy) Wall-Hansen |
| E-mail address: | KMH9093@aol.com |
| Comments: | Dear Holy Name:
Ever since my earliest memories, goin back to probably 4 years of age, I was welcomed, loved and safe in those pews. Everyone of my family has made at least one or all their Sacraments here at Holy Name. I hope and pray we all remain in Holy Name's loving Heart. God Bless all of Holy Name parishoners, priests, deacons, alter-servers, teachers and lay staff. Dear Jesus, please keep us all safe in your wonderful Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn Parish |
| Name: | keijo |
| E-mail address: | keijo.leppioja@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."And let this message be know all the people and forgiven of sin in Jesus name and be healed and find new heavenly life and peace with the light and power and wisdom, so let us go an and win the caprive free from sin in Christ,pray and watch,thanks and blessand hope,keijo sweden |
| Name: | Steve McLaughlin |
| E-mail address: | sjmclaughlin@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Graduated 8th grade June 1971.
Lived on Windsor Place between Prospect park West & 8th Ave. |
| Name: | Steve McLaughlin |
| E-mail address: | sjmclaughlin@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Graduated Holy Name June 1971.
Lived @ 98 Windsor Place (between PPW & 8th Av) |
| Name: | RAYMOND J HAIGNEY |
| E-mail address: | PARKER55@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | I GRADUATED FROM HOLYNAME SCHOOL IN 1953 AND WAS AN ALTER BOY WHO OFFICIATED AT MONSIGNOR BOARDMAN BECOMING BISHOP. I HAVE MANY FINE MEMORIES OF THE PARISH, THE JOSEPHITE NUNS, THE XAVERIAN BROTHERS, AND ESPECIALLY FATHER AHERN WHO GREATLY INSPIRED ME. |
| Name: | Maureen Cain |
| E-mail address: | mcainmurphy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I went to Holy Name - graduating class of 1969, as did my mother Clare (Powers) Cain. My mother also was married there to Harold Cain on February 13, 1954.
I wanted to acquire a copy of their marriage certificate in hopes it would have my fathers birth date on it, since we are trying to locate him. Any information would be helpfule. My mother has since passed away on September 8, 2007. Regards |
| Name: | Dermi Pozo |
| E-mail address: | dermi.pozo@djj.state.fl.us |
| Comments: | I have so many good memories of Holy Name school, I think its the best school, I am so glad I was bale to attend this school, thank you |
| Name: | gmann |
| E-mail address: | gmann@aol.com |
| Comments: | Plze Dn't go Fr. P! The Teens Need U! |
| Name: | Patrick Fenton |
| E-mail address: | stoopdreamer@aol.com |
| Comments: | I had the good fortune to attend Holy Name during the late 40’s into the 50’s, some years behind the writer Pete Hamill (who later encouraged my own writing). And like him, I also became a writer. For awhile, uncertain of what I wanted to do, I wound up working in the factories of the neighborhood over on 19th Street, and during the late 50’s I spent some time hanging out on the edges of some of the tougher street gangs of the neighborhood surrounding 17th Street where I grew up. But all the while the education I received from the Sisters of Saint Joseph, from the Xaverian Brothers stayed with me, and it formed a foundation which helped me achieve my own writing career. I owe them a lot. And not surprisingly, much of the fiction writing I have done is about the old neighborhood surrounding that great parochial school. I get back there often, to Farrell’s and to past school reunions, but I always enjoy talking to people who grew up in Windsor Terrace at that time. Glad to see that this site is carrying on the memories of a time in Brooklyn when a parochial school education also meant that you were part of a great Catholic Church. |
| Name: | G-Mann |
| E-mail address: | gmann@aol.com |
| Comments: | Love the web Site!
Keep the Picture of the Week Updated |
| Name: | Maria Faulisi Laudani |
| E-mail address: | mlaudani@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Graduating class of '79. Great memories! |
| Name: | John Doe |
| Comments: | Wow so this neighborhood really seems a lot quiter without that tall young man and his long haired friend around. Wonder what happened to them... |
| Name: | Steve Finamore |
| E-mail address: | SteveFinamore@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://holyname.wordpress.com/ |
| Comments: | Hello to all. I came across this Dreambook. I am a former student at Holy Name. I wanted to tell you about the Blog I write about the neighborhood. Please visit.
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| Name: | Therese Lynch Thompson |
| E-mail address: | etxevnglst@aol.com |
| Comments: | former member of the parish from 1926 to 1945 |
| Name: | Francis (Frank) Cardinal |
| E-mail address: | frank.cardinal@skanskausa.com |
| Comments: | Baptized, first communion, confirmation and marrige all done at Holy Name. Graduated in 1960. Sister Virginia Maria (2nd Grade) taught me how to box (defend myself). Brother Rego, was the best. Those were great days, choirboy under Mr. Henry Gubertosi. Just realized that 2008 is the 130th Anniversary of the Church. Any celebrations? |
| Name: | David F. Verzi |
| E-mail address: | jfb.berkshirevoice@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I had the pleasure of teaching at "Holy Name" in the 1970s, with Sister Jane and Sister Joan as principals, and many great teachers, like Mike Castaldo and Jim Jennings. I also remember so many wonderful students. I pray for all I knew and the continued success of the school. |
| Name: | Jerry Schultz |
| E-mail address: | gsch500@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have wonderful memories of my days at Holy Name grade school. Dates of attendence 1942 to1950. |
| Name: | Tommy La Cava |
| E-mail address: | tlc1014@verizon .net |
| Comments: | Didn't co to Holy Name School,but was a parishoner 40's and 50's. Lived on Sherman St. till I married. Hi Honey |
| Name: | Liz Nolan |
| E-mail address: | erin8liz38@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a great idea!!! Everyone who was a student or parish member of Holy Name write to this site and then lets get students today to write back via snail or e-mail with pictures and current news about the school.
P.S. Whomever asked about the Dolans- there are Dolans in the parish. Could they be the same family you are referring to? Liz Nolan |
| Name: | georgina mckee |
| E-mail address: | spunkymcdo@aol.com |
| Comments: | I graduated from Holy Name School in 1959. I have always been grateful to the good sistersn of St. Joseph for the wonderful education I received at Holy Name. A few years ago I stopped into their mother house at Brentwood, Long Island. I have a wonderful chat with Sister Grace Eucharia who taught 8th grade. She remained a statue of St. Patrick that I have given her many years ago. I have wonderful memories of growing up on Prospect Ave. Although, I left Brooklyn many years ago, You can take the girl out of Brooklyn but you can't take Brooklyn out of the girl. If anyone from Holy Name would like to drop a line I would love to hear from you. |
| Name: | HELEN HANVEY YARD |
| E-mail address: | helenandrich@comcast.net. |
| Comments: | ENJOYED READING ABOUT HOLY NAME. I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF HOLY NAME AND THE WONDERFUL SISTER OF ST JOSEPH. |
| Name: | Avery Torres |
| E-mail address: | AVERY.TORRES1@USMC.MIL |
| Comments: | Before I came to Holy Name on my 5th year of schooling, I attended Saint Thomas Aquinas on 8th Street and 4th Avenue (closed now). Saint Thomas told my mother Elida (rest in peace mom) that Holy Name was a better school for me because of my studdering habit. And I have to say they were right! They helped me more then I could have ever amagined. My favorite person in Holy Name was Mr. Hughes. Even though I was a kid, he always had his door open to me. Even as an adult now, his door is still open to me. Thank you Mr. Hughes and the students at Holy Name are blessed to have a person like you in there lives. Once I graduated from Holy Name I attended Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. In my freshman year, my mother passed. At the funeral I was suprised to see Holy Name there. This is something that all parents must remember when their children attend Holy Name. You are never forgotten! Friends come and go in our lives but to find true friends that are there for what ever reason comes your way is priceless...... I am now in the Marine Corps on my 6th year and I still remember the relationships and experiences of Holy Name. Good Bless all of you and I hope to see you all at Midnight Mass.
Avery Torres |
| Name: | Patrick Sullivan |
| E-mail address: | sullyvan@aol.com |
| Comments: | WOW! Holy Name's Fence Looks Great!!!
Good Job Scouts! Keep Up the Great Work! |
| Name: | James Dolan |
| E-mail address: | dolan@cmtc.com |
| Comments: | Dear Pastor.
I was hoping I could find parish records on a James Patrick Dolan, He would have lived in your parish from 1925 to 1937. If you have any records of a James Patrick Dolan and his wife Catherine I would like to know if I could some how obtain copies. He was my grandfather and I’m trying to find my roots and I found him landing in New York in 1921 at age 17 from Ireland and Now I’m trying to find him and his family in this parish. I would gladly donate for the cause. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, James Dolan 5329 Godbey Drive La Canada Flintridge, Ca. 91011 Phone 818-790-1150 Fax 1-866-701-2480 |
| Name: | Thomas Finn |
| E-mail address: | PO Box 1161 Grand Island NY `14072 |
| Homepage URL: | http:// btfinn7@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My grandmother Annie Guilfoyle O'Brien had a couain Thomas O'Donnell 37 years of age who was an assistant parish priest in your parish during the period around 1920. Please search your records for verification. I'm told by my mother Father Tom died very young becoming ill after administrating to the sick in the parish. I'm wondering if this is the same person.
I was named after Father Tomme person. Thomas Finn PO Box 1161 Grand Island NY 14072 btfinn7@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Arlene Jablonski |
| E-mail address: | arlene33334@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Like some of the others who have signed the dream book, I attended Holy Name in the 1960's. I lived on Prospect Ave between 8th and 9th Avenue. My parents were John and Frances Jablonski. Grandparents were Lapinski. Brother: John, sister: Marian. Such fond memories of so long ago. Anyone out there?
Arlene Jablonski |
| Name: | Linda (Fina) Reinsch |
| E-mail address: | lreinsch97071@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just discovered Holy Name's website and am so pleased to read its history and relive my childhood there. I grew up on 17th St between 7th & 8th Aves. and attended Holy Name School from 1956 until graduation in 1963. My faith formation at Holy Name has been a trememdous blessing in my life over the years. The education I received was outstanding. The memories flood back - preparing for and receiving the Sacraments, Sodalities, scapulars and holy cards, hymn practices, going to mass with our class each Sunday, First Friday mass at 6:30am in the snowy winters, the wonderful Sisters of St. Joseph. I am so glad Holy Name Church and School are still thriving. I live in Oregon now and it will be a few years before my husband and I can make a trip to Brooklyn so I can show him my roots. Looking forward to visiting in the near future and attending mass once again at Holy Name. God bless you all. |
| Name: | Ken T. |
| E-mail address: | ktone@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Is my vision correct...or do I see the same person 4x's on the crews web page? Must be voting in Florida! |
| Name: | Pat O'Neil |
| E-mail address: | pton1252@yahoo |
| Comments: | The Memorial Mass Monday Night for September 11 was beautiful! Msgr.'s Homily was fantastic, uplifting, inspiring and faith-filled! The music was beautiful as always and it was nice to see Seven Priest on the Altar of Holy Name...Thanks ans God Bless...Pat O'Neil |
| Name: | Patricia E. McCoy |
| E-mail address: | floridapat21@netzero.com |
| Name: | CIRO DIDONNA |
| E-mail address: | CIRO531@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | GREAT SITE GUYS. HOW YOU ALL DOIN OVER THERE. THE ONE THING I MISS THE MOST OVER IN BROOKLYN WAS ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES I HAD THERE AT THE CHURCH. HOLY NAME PARISH WAS AND STILL IS MY HOME. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THE IN THE COMING MONTHS, WHEN I COME UP THERE FROM FLORIDA. FATHER FARRELL , HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT FOR YOU UP THERE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!! |
| Name: | CIRO DIDONNA |
| E-mail address: | CIRO531@HOTMAIL.COM |
| Comments: | GREAT SITE GUYS. HOW YOU ALL DOIN OVER THERE. THE ONE THING I MISS THE MOST OVER IN BROOKLYN WAS ALL THE WONDERFUL TIMES I HAD THERE AT THE CHURCH. HOLY NAME PARISH WAS AND STILL IS MY HOME. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THE IN THE COMING MONTHS, WHEN I COME UP THERE FROM FLORIDA. FATHER FARRELL , HOPE EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT FOR YOU UP THERE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!! |
| Name: | Rev. Joseph T. Kamanda |
| E-mail address: | tambaka@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Excellent Job! Keep it up |
| Name: | Jay |
| Comments: | Hey Ed go to Holy Name's web site and click on the "Links" page, then scrol down the page! There is a link to old pictures of Holy Name already! If you have any old pictures pass them to Fr. Peter at the rectory...he is pretty good at getting pictures on line. |
| Name: | EDDIE |
| E-mail address: | ELPUSMCFD |
| Comments: | THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE. WHY NOT A PAGE OF CLASS PICTURES
START AT SAY 1953 TO 1966 |
| Name: | annonymous |
| Comments: | i dont know how people can generalize and say things that young people dont go to school. Even if the services were more " lively" I doubt it would convince them to go. You are either faithful or u aren't. And in conclusion I dont't know how many young people will be waking up early on a sunday to attend the 7:30 of all masses. The masses are geared towards the audiences |
| Name: | Joe O'Sullivan |
| Comments: | Love It! It Looks Like Someone is a NY Met Fan! |
| Name: | Fran Thomas |
| E-mail address: | dtft5171@gmavt.net |
| Comments: | I was visiting my son this past weekend in Brooklyn near Holy Name Church. My son, who is 30 and not a regular church goer, accompanied me to the 7:30 am mass (3/12). I must say that I was very disappointed in the service. The priest who said the mass( He did not identify himself) officiated at the mass in a very non-inspiring way. Everything was quite rote with no feeling. The homily lasted about two minutes and was a recitation of an article by someone else. It could have worked had the priest commented on its meaning, instead he read it without ever looking up at the congregation and then rushed onto the rest of the mass. After mass, we were not greeted at the door as he was busy talking with someone away from the door. If I had hoped that my son might be inspired to go to church more often by this service, my hopes were certainly dashed. It is no wonder that our young people do not go to church when they experience services such as what we experienced last Sunday.
The web site is great and it looked like people were involved with the church, but I will look for another Catholic Church the next time I am in Brooklyn. |