So the end of the year is here and that means the end of our historical Corpus Christi blogs. I had a lot of fun doing this project. I learned a few new things. I also really enjoyed everyone's final projects, websites and exhibit boards. All were great. Miranda Trevino's board was excellent. It was clean and very interesting. I had no idea we had places for children specifically, to go to who were without family. Let alone the Landry's boat had been an orphanage! Esme also had a wonderful board. It was really nice to see all the previous businesses located on water street. I hope she's proud of it, I know she was having a bit of hard time getting what she needed. I really wish she had named it Postcards of Waterstreet.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Corpus Christi Diocese, 1st Catholic churches
So these last two weeks I've been researching and looking for people with information on the history of CC,Tx Catholicism. Well I'm happy to say my jobs been pretty easy so far. I went to the library last week on Wednesday,(or was it Tuesday?), and I was happy to find an article from 1939 about the Catholic history as well as a book. Now the ladies running the second floor were incredibly helpful in this experience as well.
Father Don, the priest at my church has also provided a name of Msgr. Michael Howell, a priest over at St.Andrew's by the Sea. I plan on contacting the church this week.
As Mr.Martinez knows, I am extremely excited to do this. Although it seems that ny excitement has triggered some unnecessary nerves. Alas I will be contacting them with prepared questions to see if I can conduct an interview of any kind and when if possible. God willing all goes well.
Father Don, the priest at my church has also provided a name of Msgr. Michael Howell, a priest over at St.Andrew's by the Sea. I plan on contacting the church this week.
As Mr.Martinez knows, I am extremely excited to do this. Although it seems that ny excitement has triggered some unnecessary nerves. Alas I will be contacting them with prepared questions to see if I can conduct an interview of any kind and when if possible. God willing all goes well.
Just some fun facts:
- Corpus Christi's first Catholic church was finished in 1855 and mass was held by a one B. O'Rielly.
- Because most of the church goers were Irish as well as the priest, it was appropriately named St. Patrick's
- The first church was built two street northwest of CC, Tx Cathedral on Tancheua St.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Catholicism in CC, TX
When looking for a subject to write and research about, this wasn't my first choice. I couldn't imagine who in our class would be interested in what I would find. But after thinking about it long and hard...I thought how fun this would be for myself. I've been a catholic, born and raised to believe in one religion. As I've grown, I have come to find that, there are more out there.
Growing up, you could ask my five year old self, why do we celebrate Easter? In fact there is an article floating around with some familiar five year old faces saying what and who the Easter "bunny" is. My comment was a bit different. I spoke about Jesus, his sacrifice, and him returning to us in three days. Of course keep in mine that this is in five year old terms. But looking at this article, and at the other people I've meet throughout my short life, I could not help see this as an opportunity to spread some knowledge around. So the question is, What is Catholicism, its significance in our town, and how did it start here?
I can tell you a few things, some that you may or may not already know.Catholicism, means Universal. he Catholic church is a universal church, or at least it tries to be. That means that every mass celebrated around the world is hearing the same message from God that week. Now did some of y'all know that Corpus Christi is Latin for the Body of Christ? You probably did, but I bet you don't know some things about Catholics in Corpus Christi. I know I don't and now I'm going to find out.
I've been speaking to my priest Father Don and our Deacon at church and they've sent my to speak with another man, a Mont Sr. who lives on the Island. I'll be contacting him soon, and hopefully shed some light on how Catholicism started here in our beautiful city. I'm extremely excited to speak with him. I was told he was a historian of sorts as well as a genealogist. Sadly I might only get to speak with him over the phone. But beggars can't be choosers. Till next time!
Growing up, you could ask my five year old self, why do we celebrate Easter? In fact there is an article floating around with some familiar five year old faces saying what and who the Easter "bunny" is. My comment was a bit different. I spoke about Jesus, his sacrifice, and him returning to us in three days. Of course keep in mine that this is in five year old terms. But looking at this article, and at the other people I've meet throughout my short life, I could not help see this as an opportunity to spread some knowledge around. So the question is, What is Catholicism, its significance in our town, and how did it start here?
I can tell you a few things, some that you may or may not already know.Catholicism, means Universal. he Catholic church is a universal church, or at least it tries to be. That means that every mass celebrated around the world is hearing the same message from God that week. Now did some of y'all know that Corpus Christi is Latin for the Body of Christ? You probably did, but I bet you don't know some things about Catholics in Corpus Christi. I know I don't and now I'm going to find out.
I've been speaking to my priest Father Don and our Deacon at church and they've sent my to speak with another man, a Mont Sr. who lives on the Island. I'll be contacting him soon, and hopefully shed some light on how Catholicism started here in our beautiful city. I'm extremely excited to speak with him. I was told he was a historian of sorts as well as a genealogist. Sadly I might only get to speak with him over the phone. But beggars can't be choosers. Till next time!
Buc Days Interview
Buccaneer Days, one of the most iconic events that takes place here in Corpus Christi once a year. Starting with a Rodeo of four days and ending with the Illuminated Parade. With an event so big and annual such as this, how could so few people know the significance behind it?
My dad talks about the parade every year, my mother just less then him. However the things he talks most notably about is the change in cost. He is always talking about how expensive Buc Days Carnival is. They did not have to pay to get in when he was young, the carnival was free to get into. My momma comments that yeah, you went in ate and rode what you wanted and then left.
I should probably back up some, Buc Days is big with my family. We all love it. It holds so many memories for us, I can't even remember not going when I was little. As a family our favorite part is the Night Parade, we've gone more times than I'd care to count. Before the start of the Parade changed, my family always sat on the other side of the fence right by the stadium. That was our spot. Dad would bring his mini barbecue pit, ice chest, and other food necessities. People around us always took notice. Dad even says he remember Katia from Channel 3 news saying, "oh oh look at them, look at the food, oh it smells so good,". Its only stooped recently, I'm very sad to say we no longer continue this tradition now that we have three babies running around my house.
My mother always talks about the carnival food, she could care less about the games and rides. Get her a funnel cake and candy apple and leave her by the music. She always takes me to the carnival, didn't matter if I was to small for some rides, she stuck with me and made sure I had fun. Sometimes we didn't even get on rides, we just ate food and watched my dad have all the fun, at least until I was old enough to go about the carnival without their supervision. But by then my sisters were born and I had to help with them. Oh how the girls loved the carnival. They've taken a picture with a little monkey each ear they've gone. It was sad to say we didn't attend any of it this year.
For me, this is my life, I've always attended the carnival. My favorite memories though involve the parades, I've been in both when I was younger. There's this certain thrill you get when people cheer you on, when they're watching you with theses smiles. You're creating memories not only for yourself, but for other children and there families. That's not anything that you can forget, it makes Buc Days all the more apart of you.
So yeah, I never got down to the actual significance to this big annual event. However I shared my family memories with you showing that, hey you might not know the real significance, but here is a family perspective of it, I hope you can see the added on significance. Buc Days is a mystery to some people of Corpus Christi, Texas. It's also a mystery for the other cities. Go explore it. Make it your on and find your own significance. Its a fun, family friendly, event.
My dad talks about the parade every year, my mother just less then him. However the things he talks most notably about is the change in cost. He is always talking about how expensive Buc Days Carnival is. They did not have to pay to get in when he was young, the carnival was free to get into. My momma comments that yeah, you went in ate and rode what you wanted and then left.
I should probably back up some, Buc Days is big with my family. We all love it. It holds so many memories for us, I can't even remember not going when I was little. As a family our favorite part is the Night Parade, we've gone more times than I'd care to count. Before the start of the Parade changed, my family always sat on the other side of the fence right by the stadium. That was our spot. Dad would bring his mini barbecue pit, ice chest, and other food necessities. People around us always took notice. Dad even says he remember Katia from Channel 3 news saying, "oh oh look at them, look at the food, oh it smells so good,". Its only stooped recently, I'm very sad to say we no longer continue this tradition now that we have three babies running around my house.
My mother always talks about the carnival food, she could care less about the games and rides. Get her a funnel cake and candy apple and leave her by the music. She always takes me to the carnival, didn't matter if I was to small for some rides, she stuck with me and made sure I had fun. Sometimes we didn't even get on rides, we just ate food and watched my dad have all the fun, at least until I was old enough to go about the carnival without their supervision. But by then my sisters were born and I had to help with them. Oh how the girls loved the carnival. They've taken a picture with a little monkey each ear they've gone. It was sad to say we didn't attend any of it this year.
For me, this is my life, I've always attended the carnival. My favorite memories though involve the parades, I've been in both when I was younger. There's this certain thrill you get when people cheer you on, when they're watching you with theses smiles. You're creating memories not only for yourself, but for other children and there families. That's not anything that you can forget, it makes Buc Days all the more apart of you.
So yeah, I never got down to the actual significance to this big annual event. However I shared my family memories with you showing that, hey you might not know the real significance, but here is a family perspective of it, I hope you can see the added on significance. Buc Days is a mystery to some people of Corpus Christi, Texas. It's also a mystery for the other cities. Go explore it. Make it your on and find your own significance. Its a fun, family friendly, event.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Selfie Scavenger Hunt #1
On team Rachel, Jessa, Alexis M. We found the marker pretty easily. The marker is by the cities newer court house. This sight was where the first Mexican-American school was located here in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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