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Up the sanctuary steps and through the left door is la capilla used for morning services. On Monday, August 17, 2008, I found 8:15 a.m. benediction (closing adoration?) and 8:30 Mass. In between a litany was offered that called upon Mary with the various patronage titles that honor her in the countries of Latin America. The parish bulletin listed also a morning mass at St. Malachy's rectory. Capuchin Franciscans (long ago, German in heritage) staffed St. Michael's, and on Warwick Street a large building has the sign "Capuchin Friary." The Capuchin Province of St. Mary has headquarters in White Plains, New York.
The parishes of Saint Michael and Saint Malachy have been combined. This is a view of St. Michael's church, looking south on Jerome Street towards Liberty Avenue.
Above, the office for the parish of St. Michael and St. Malachy is at 284 Warwick Street, Brooklyn NY 11207, telephone 718-647-1818. This is behind St. Michael's church.
Above is Salve Regina Catholic Academy, 237 Jerome St., Brooklyn NY 11207, telephone 718-277-6766. It is on the northeast corner of Jerome Street and Liberty Avenue. Click on any photo to enlarge it. Apparently, some school buses serve St. Michael's. On Atlantic Avenue, just north of the church, is bus route Q24, from Jamaica to Bushwick.
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As for the church of St. Malachy, a final Mass was offered there in there in January, 2009. From the second link below, it would seem that the church was soon demolished.
Historic photos of both St. Michael's and St. Malachy's are presented on the laudable East New York project, linked here and here.
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As for the church of St. Malachy, a final Mass was offered there in there in January, 2009. From the second link below, it would seem that the church was soon demolished.
Historic photos of both St. Michael's and St. Malachy's are presented on the laudable East New York project, linked here and here.
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Thank you for a walk through memory lane... I grew up on Warwick St and attended St Michael's school 1-8th grade. A lot of good memories. : )
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I also grew up on Warwick St. and attended St. Michael's. My three sisters and brother also went to St. Michael's. I believe you were in the same grade as my youngest sister. We lived at 355 Warwick St (house is no longer there). I belive you lived net door to the man who lived with his mother. Our house was next door to the Catapano's.
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Autilia I believe I was your 3rd grade teacher. Does the name Oechsner ring a bell?
DeleteAttilia, we were in class together until 7th grade, when my family moved to long island.
DeleteIn the early 1960's a friday night dance would be held in the Gym..many artists such as Johnny Mathis and others would perform for free..It was the place to go..everyone dressed up the fanciest possible..admission was 50 cents..girls with dresses above their knees would not be admitted. guys had to wear ties..we danced the twist..the slop..the wabble..anyone out there remember this? please write ehrlichs24@bellsouth.net..would like to hear from you...any photos!!!!!!?? wonderful memories!!!!Simon Ehrlich
ReplyDeleteHi Simon, I went to St. Michael's from 1950-54. Is there a place I can look at old year books to view my class mates and myself? Then I had a crush on Barbara Bonowitz, and 14 years later ran into her (my first crush). But lost touch over the years. Thanks. Dominic
DeleteI ATTENDED ST. MICHAEL H.S. FROM 1960 TO 1964. I ALSO ATTENDED THE DANCES ON FRIDAY NIGHTS. I WAS GOING WITH A BOY WHO SANG IN A SINGING GROUP AND MANY TIMES HIS GROUP PERFORMED THERE ON A FRIDAY NIGHT. WHEN I WENT TO SCHOOL THERE, THE PRINCIPAL WAS SISTER JAMES CELESTE.MY GRADUATION CEREMONY WAS HELD IN ST. MICHAELS CHURCH. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO ATTENDED THE SAME YEARS AS I DID. CES21@OPTONLINE.NET
ReplyDeleteI attended St. MIKES. THE SAME TIME YOU DID. I GRADUATED IN 1965. JAMES CELESTE WAS THE PRINCIPAL.
DeleteI too lived on Warwick St. I graduated from St. Michael's in 1975, my siblings also attended before leaving for TN.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Joe (Pepe) Bello and I sang with a group called the Enchantones at one of the dances at St. Michael's back around the time or on the same night as Lou Christie.(I think we opened for him) It would be nice to see if someone has a picture of our group, as there are only two of us left and neither of us has one. Thank you. my e-mail address is: fulano243@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHi all. Strange request, but i thought id put it out there. In hurricane sandy my family lost a lot in the gossiping of our home. One thing of sentimental value that was lost was my mothers yearbook from high . She attended and graduates from saint Michaels in 1976. Does anyone know anyone from the same year...or. Perhaps know of someone who might have that yearbook. If love to make a copy for her thanks so much.
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I remember the friday night dances very well but I have a question. Were there ever Sunday afternoon dances for the junior high crowd? For some reason I recall one in Jan. or Feb. of 1961 as a big snowstorm started that afternoon. My friends and I had to walk home (Bushwick) from Broadway Junction.
ReplyDeleteI attended St Michael's from 1980-1984 best years of my life. Wish I could find some old friends.
ReplyDeleteMy older sister was the dj for the Friday night dances and my father was head of security. My mother was the one who checked the length of the skirts and later became the elementary school secretary
ReplyDeleteI lived at 376 Warwick St and attended St. Michael's from '64-'68, 1st through 5th grade. would love to hear from someone who was there then.
ReplyDeleteHi i was there then too ...is your last name valdez ?.....do you remember sister philameana ?
DeleteSt. Philomene always made me laugh. My mother was the school Secretary Mrs Oechsner. (Mrs O)
DeleteSo funny. My grandfather was born at 376 WArwick Street in 1924. Was that a home or an apartment building?
DeleteHi. I graduated st michaels 1960. I remember Sr. Philomena. She was my typing teacher.
DeleteI attended 64 to 72 ...1st thru 8th ....im not sure who screamed louder ....Sr philomene or Mrs ketchum
ReplyDeleteI was there from 60 to 68. Remember Sr Ferrer?
DeleteHi susan theres a pix of our class grade 2 ...1966 ...go to the link " here " just before comments ...im the one standimg next to Mrs De Steafano
ReplyDeleteI lived on Cleveland St. and attended the dances every Friday night. I did not attend St. Michael's Parish, but I clearly remember having a pink "dance card" which was needed for admission. I remember seeing Johnny Mathis and great groups appear (Dion, Vito & the Salutations, Shep & the Limelights, Five Discs, Roommates, Bryan Highland, the Fabulaires). I owe a world of thanks to St. Michaels for giving me such wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteLooking for John zaptain from St. Michael's grammar school graduating 8th grade in 1964. For eight years, from 1st grade to 8th, he watched out for me like a guardian angel, always popping up out of nowhere if someone was about to harm me. My name is Regina. I am leaving this world soon and would like to tell him he was my
ReplyDeletehero when I grew up enough to realize it! God bless you John. Hope life wasn,t too hard on you. Gina
**60's Dances**
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have any photos from those dances or remember a DJ named Ralphie? This would've been late 50's early 60's. You can email me oochiewalli@aol.com
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