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46th -
ANNUAL COUNCIL
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Special Diocesan Council of June 28, 1944
NOTE
The Financial Reports, Records of Ser¬ vices, and Official Acts published in this Journal are in each case for the year shown from January 1st to December 31st, unless otherwise indicated.
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Journal of Proceedings
of the
Forty-sixth
ANNUAL COUNCIL
of the
DIOCESE of NORTHERN INDIANA
Which Met in
Saint Paul’s Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, Mishawaka, Indiana
Wednesday, May 3rd,
1944
MlenCourty^L'bra,y
900 titebster Strce
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fort Wayne, >N 46801
CONTENTS
Pag*
Diocesan Directory . 3
Official List of the Clergy . 8
Official List of the Parishes and Missions . . 11
Rules of O.rder of the Annual Council . 12
Minutes of the Council . 15
The Bishop’s Address . 22
Summary of Official Acts of the Bishop . 29
Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business . 30
Report of the Archdeacon . 30
Report of the Standing Committee of the Diocese . 31
Report of the Bishop and Council . 31
Report of the Department of Missions . , . 35
Report of the Finance Committee . . . 37
Report of the Field Department . 38
Report of the Department of Christian Education . 40
Chairman of the Department . 40
Howe Summer Conference . 40
Chairman of Committee on Church School Work . 41
Chairman of Committee on Youth Work , . 41
Report of the Department of Christian Social Relations . 42
Report of Committee on “Forward In Service’’ . 42
Report of the Board of Examining Chaplains . 42
Report of the Department of Publicity . 43
Report on the Church Pension Fund . 43
Report on the Lenten Mite Box Offering . 44
Report of the Diocesan Army and Navy Commission . 44
Report of the Trustes of the Diocese . 45
Report of the Treasurer of the Diocese . 50
Report of the Treasurer of the Missionary Fund . 55
Diocesan Budget for 1945 . 57
Bishop and Council Departmental Budgets . : . 58
Parochial Reports — Parish Directory . 59
Parochial Reports — Spiritualities . 65
Parochial Reports — Financial Receipts . 66
Parochial Reports — Financial Disbursements . 68
Parochial Reports — Valuation of Church Property . 70
Death and Burial of Bishop Gray . 72
Report of Special Diocesan Council . 77
Report of Second Special Diocesan Council . 83
THE DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
(Organized 18 99)
THE BISHOP
THE RIGHT REVEREND CAMPBELL GRAY, D. D., S. T. D. 710 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka, Indiana
THE STANDING COMMITTEE The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, President, Fort Wayne
The Reverend Peter Langendorff, Hammond The Reverend Robert J. Murphy, D. D., Howe The Reverend Harold G. Kappes, South Bend The Reverend Don H. Copeland, South Bend
SECRETARY
The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, Mishawaka 616 Lincoln Way East
ASSISTANT SECRETARY The Reverend Robert J. Murphy, D.D., Howe
ARCHDEACON
The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, Fort Wayne
REGISTRAR
The Reverend Peter Langendorff, Hammond
TREASURER OF THE DIOCESE
Major James H. Haberly, Fort Wayne 721 Court Street
TREASURER OF MISSIONARY FUNDS
Mrrd*h^d-J*^-Smh^
FrrstrNational Bank
Mr. Donald B. Smith, assistant, First National Bank. Mishawaka
CHANCELLOR OF THE DIOCESE
The Honorable Gilbert A. Elliott, South Bend 424 J. M. S. Building
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
BOARD OF EXAMINING CHAPLAINS
The Reverend Peter Langendorff, Chairman, Hammond The Reverend Dom Paul Severance, O.S.B., Valparaiso The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, Fort Wayne
TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
A CORPORATION
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
THE RIGHT REVEREND CAMPBELL £R>Y, D. D., S. T. D.
Bishop of the Diocese
MAJOR JAMES H. HABERLY, Treasurer of the Diocese THE HON GILBERT A. ELLIOTT, Chancellor of the Diocese
, ELECTED MEMBERS
Mr. Fred N. Smith, Mishawaka (Retiring 1945)
Mr. Hal McCann, Elkhart (Retiring 194 6)
Mr. Charles M. Richardson, Mishawaka (Retiring 194 7)
FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE DIOCESE
Mr. Seth F. Green, Fort Wayne, Chairman Major James H. Haberly, Fort Wayne, Treasurer of the Diocese Mr. FretL'N., Smith, Mishawaka, Treasurer of Missionary Funds ^X^^jL-bL Mr. Milton Latta, Goshen
Mr. Arthur L. May, South Bend Major Frank M. Little, Howe Mr. E. C. Borneman, Elkhart
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THE CATHEDRAL CHAPTER EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D. D., S. T. D., Bishop The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, B.D., Dean The**Reverend -William J. Gordic-k, Canon The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, Archdeacon '
The Honorable Gilbert A. Elliott, Chancellor
ELECTED BY THE CATHEDRAL PARISH Mr. Alexander T. Bodle Mr. Alfred S. Ostrom
Mr. Donald R. Hirsch Mr. Robert M .Barber
Mr. Gerald N. Grove Mr. Wilfred N. Brubaker
Mr. Albert W. Geist Honorary Member, Mr. Joseph Riggs
ELECTED BY THE DIOCESE
The Reverend Don H. Copeland Mr. Edward C. Borneman
The Rev. Earl T. Jennings Major James H. Haberly
DEPUTIES TO THE
The Ven. J. McNeal Wheatley The Rev. Peter Langendorff The Rev. Don H. Copeland The Rev. Harold G. Kappes
PROVINCIAL SYNOD
Mr. Frank H. Whitmore Major Frank M. Little Mr. Paul Kerr Mr. Hal McCann
ALTERNATE DEPUTIES
The Rev. Robert Murphy The Rev. George Childs The Rev. Leo K. D. Patterson The Rev. Leslie S. Olsen
Mr. Richmond Paul Mr. John Templeton Mr. Alexander T. Bodle Mr. Bartley Blakeman
THE BISHOP AND COUNCIL EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D. D., S. T. D., President The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, Secretary of the Diocese The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, Archdeacon Major James H. Haberly, Treasurer of the Diocese Mr. Fred N. Smith, Treasurer of Missionary Funds The Honorable Gilbert A. Elliott, Chancellor of the Diocese
ELECTED MEMBERS (Retiring 1945)
The Rev. George J. Childs Mr. Edgar Lehman
The Rev. Robert J. Murphy Major Frank M. Little
The Rev. Gerald H. Lewis Mr. E. C. Borneman
(Retiring 1946)
The Rev. Leslie S. Olsen Mr. George U. Bingham
The Rev. Harold G. Kappes Mr. Glenn R. Sawyer
The Rev. Russell G. Flagg Mr. Arthur L. May
(Retiring 1947)
The Rev. Don H. Copeland Mr. Seth F. Green
The Rev. Peter Langendorff Mr. Leonard Brooks
The Rev. Leo K. D. Patterson Col. B. B. Bouton
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
DEPARTMENTS OF THE BISHOP AND COUNCIL
Department of Missions Mr. George U. Bingham, Chairman
The Ven. J. McNeal Wheatley The Rev. Peter Langendorff The Rev. Don H. Copeland
Mr. Fred N. Smith
Mr. Glenn R. Sawyer
The Secretary of the Diocese,
Ex-Officio
Department of Christian Education
The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, Chairman
The Committee on the Summer Conference —
The Ven. J. McNeal Wheatley, Chairman
The Committee on Church School Work —
The Rev. Leo K. D. Patterson, Chairman
The Committee on Youth Work —
The Rev. Harold G. Kappes, Chairman
The Committee on Adult Education — •
The Rev. George J. Childs, Chairman
Maj. Frank M. Little
Mrs. F. B. Lewis
The Rev. Russell G. Flagg
Department of Christian Social Relations The Rev. Gerald H. Lewis, Chairman
The Rev. Leo K. D. Patterson
Col. Burrett B. Bouton Mrs. Lawrence C. Ferguson Miss Bertha J. Medsker Miss Marion Moore
Department of Publicity The Rev. Robert J. Murphy, D.D., Chairman
Mrs. Adam Zachary
Mrs. Ruth Putnam Cramer
Department of Finance
Mr. Seth F. Green, Chairman
Major Jas. H. Haberly, Dioc. Treas. Mr. Arthur L. May Mr. Fred N. Smith, Miss. Treas. Mr. E. C. Borneman Mr. Leonard Brooks
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Field Department
The Reverend Don H. Copeland, Chairman
The Rev. Leslie S. Olsen
Mrs. F. B. Lewis
The Yen. J.McNeal Wheatley
The Rev. Peter Langendorff
Mr. Edgar Lehman
Mr. Edward C. Borneman
Forward in Service Commission The Rev. Peter Langendorff, Chairman The Rev. Harold G. Kappes, Secretary
Army and Navy Committee
The Reverend Don H. Copeland, Chairman
The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton Major Frank M. Little, Treasurer Col. Burrett B. Bouton Maj. James H. Haberly
EX-OFFICIO IN ALL DEPARTMENTS
The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D. D., S. T. D. Bishop of the Diocese The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley _ Archdeacon of the Diocese The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton Secretary of the Diocese The Honorable Gilbert A. Elliott Chancellor of the Diocese
STANDING COMMITTEES (To Report to the Council of 194 5]
CREDENTIALS ^
The Secretary of the Diocese
UNFINISHED BUSINESS The Reverend Dom Francis Hilary Bacon, O.S.B. Mr. Frank H. Whitmore
ADMISSION OF NEW PARISHES
The Department of Missions The Department of Finance
CONSTITUTION AND CANONS The Hon. Gilbert A. Elliott, Chairman
The Rev. Harold G. Kappes The Reverend Don H. Copeland Mr. Arthur L. May Mr. E. Spencer Walton
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE The Department of Finance
THE STATE OF THE CHURCH The Field Department
CHURCH PENSION FUND Mr. Edgar Lehman, Elkhart
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
OFFICIAL LIST OF THE CLERGY In the Order of Their Canonical Residence
MAY 3, 1944
Year Name How or Whence
BISHOP: Received Date
1-92 5 - Grayy~Gampbel 1 , D. D.,S. T. Dr. _ _ Consecrated . _ .-May 1
1916 *^ordick, Wm, J., Rector Emeritus,
St. Thomas Church, Plymouth;
Honorary Canon, St. Paul’s Pro- -
Cathedral, Mishawaka: Ottawa, Ill. .Chicago _ March 1
1918 Smith, Edwin E., Pastor Emeritus,
Trinity Church, South Bend, Ind. .Ordained _ Nov. 7
1920
1921
*Foster, James E., Rector Christ
Church, Gary _ Chicago __ September 13
Langendorff, Peter, Rector, St.
Paul’s Church, Hammond; ft»ieet- in^Charge St. Alban’s, Indiana
Harbor _ Springfield _ Jan. 28
1921 ** Jennings, Earl T., Principal Junior
School, Howe _ Ordained _ Dec. 14
1927 Childs, George J., Rector St. Paul’s
Church, LaPorte _ Minnesota _ April 21
1928 **HofFenbacher, William Edward,
Rector, Good Shepherd, East Chi¬ cago _ , _ Milwaukee _ Jan. 3
1932 Wheatley, J. McNeal, Archdeacon 4* of the Diocese, Rector Trinity
Church, Fort Wayne _ Chicago _ Nov. 2
19 3 4 Murphy, Robert J., D.D., Rector St.
Mark’s, Chaplain St. James, Howe. Lexington _ Sept. 30
19 38 Kappes, Harold G., Priest-in-charge,
Trinity Church, South Bend. _ Fond-du-lac _ Nov. 31
19 39 Patterson, Leo K. D., Rector St.
James’ Church, Goshen; Priest-in¬ charge, St. John’s, Bristol, and
Trinity, Kendallville _ Oxford, England. April 17
1939 Severance, Dom Paul, O. S. B.,
Priest-in-charge St. Andrew’s, Val¬ paraiso, St. Stephen’s, Hobart, and
St. Augustine’s, Gary _ Milwaukee _ April 25
19 3 9 Lewis, Gerald Horton, Rector, St.
Andrew’s Church, Kokomo _ _ Southern Ohio __ June 24
1940 Reimer, Clarence Charles, Rector,
Trinity, Logansport; Priest-in¬ charge, Christ Church, Hanting- tei; Supplying, Trinity Church,
Peru, and St. Mary’s Church,
Delphi _ Northern Mich. .October 1
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Year Name How or Whence
Received Date
1941 Bacon, Dom Francis Hilary, O.S.B.
Priest Assistant, St. Augustine’s,
Gary, and St. Stephen’s, Hobart __Fond du Lac __ March 28
1942 Groton, Erland L. Dean, St. Paul’s,
Pro-Cathedral,' Mishawaka; Secre¬ tary of the Diocese _ Milwaukee _ Oct. 12
19 43 Copelandi^Don H., Rector, St.
James, South Bend _ Ohio _ March 2
19 4 3 Flagg, Russell G., Rector, Trinity
Church, Michigan City _ Chicago _ May 1
19 43 Olsen, Leslie Skerry, Rector, St.
John’s Church, Elkhart _ Eau Claire _ Sept. 3 0
, *Not | present at this Council.
(j - ^tDn leave of absence serving as Chaplain with the Army or lavy of the United States.
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
NON-PAROCHIAL LIST OF CLERGY
- June 1 1
JJJ-3-3 — ?H>nff/'B3rroT[^€77'"N'gW'Y"ork Vocation
Training School, Coxaekie, N. OrdaiTreffi~_—
1935^. *Maddox, Charles Delano, Chicago. Quincy _ December 19
1935 *Drake, Francis A., Holy Cross,
West Park, New York _ Milwaukee _ April 9
man ' Y^'i — ^-| — - _ = — ___
rois _ Springfield — Jtrne
* Kuhns, John Elliott, 3 216 Altgeld St., Chicago. Canonically resident in the Diocese of Chicago, Officiat¬ ing by Permission at the Church of the Good Shepherd, East Chi¬ cago, Ind. _
CANDIDATES FOR,- HOLY ORDERS
- - , •
Harris, William Edward; West PaVk, New York Brittain, Gail Collyer; Fort Wayne — — n , , M j
DeGolier, James Richard; Elkhart Bozarth, Frank Harry; Mishawaka Olston, Gordon Rhodes; South Bend
*Not present at this Council.
In Military Service, Having Resigned Their Cures 19 3 7 Stewart, Virgil P.,
Chaplain, U. S. Navy _ Kansas _ Febr. 11
1939 Croft, Sydney Hugh Brice,
Chaplain, U. S. Army _ Milwaukee _ June 20
19 41 Elliott, Samuel Hannah Norman,
Chaplain, U. S. Army _ Ordained - June 6
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PARISHES AND MISSIONS
With a List of the Lay Delegates to this Council
ORGANIZED PARISHES
BRISTOL St. John’s (1843) (None Elected)
DELPHI
St. Mary’s (18 43)
No Report
EAST CHICAGO Good Shepherd (1920) E. L. Gibsen Frank H. Whitmore
HAMMOND St. Paul’s (1899) *J. M. Bodman A. N. Langendorff J. W. Yant
HOWE
St. Mark’s (18 5 2) Col. B. B. Bouton Major F. M. Little Howard Downs
MARION
Gethsemane (189 0) *Wilmer Wilson *Joseph Bales *George F. Cole
MICHIGAN CITY Trinity (1839)
W. E. Carpenter W. H. Clark *E. P. Calvert
ELKHART INDIANA HARBOR
St. John’s (18 68) St. Alban’s (19 24)
Hal N. McCann John Tompleton
Glen R. Sawyer Edward C. Borneman,
Sr.
MISHAWAKA St. Paul’s (18 37) Alexander Bodle Eugene Grant Alfred Ostrom
FORT WAYNE
Trinity (1844)
Seth F. Green Richmond W. Paul *A. F. Peddie
GARY f
Christ Church (1908) *William H. Geisert *Paul King *Leslie C. Dawson
KOKOMO
St. Andrew’s (1922) Evart D. Adams
LA PORTE
St. Paul’s (1839)
Elwood O. Haun *George F. Ellis F. B. Lewis
PERU
Trinity (18 70)
PLYMOUTH St. Thomas’ (18 61) *Harry Lackey Justin Myers Leonard Clisbe
SOUTH BEND St. James’ (1879) George U. Bingham * Arthur L. May Floyd 0. Gaumer
GOSHEN LOGANSPORT f
St. James’ (18 59) Trinity (18 41)
William D. Shannahan No Report Charles Harper Donald Thompson
MISSIONS, ORGANIZED AND UNORGANIZED
GARRETT Emmanuel (1876) (none present)
GAS CITY St. Paul’s (189 6) No Report
HARTFORD CITY St. Luke’s (1916)
No Report
HOBART
St. Stephen’s (1914) Fred Ruchti, Jr.
HUNTINGTON Christ Church (18 8 2) No Report
KENDALLVILLE Trinity (1892)
(None Elected)
SOUTH BEND Holy Trinity (1913) Harry Thau
VALPARAISO St. Andrew’sx(T9 00) William R. Dodd
GARY HOWE
St. Augustine’s (1928) St. James’ *Fritz Alexander No Report
* Not present at this Council, t Not entitled to seat or vote in this Council.
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
RULES OF ORDER
FOR CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF THE COUNCIL ADOPTED NOVEMBER 12, 1902
(With Amendments to 19 32)
Rule I. After divine service, the President shall take the chair and call the Council to order.
Rule II. The Secretary of the Council, if present (if not, the Secretary of the Standing Committee of the Diocese), shall call the names of the Clergy entitled to seats, and enter on the minutes the names of those present.
Rule III. The Secretary shall call the names of the lay dele¬ gates of the Parishes entitled to representation, whose certificates shall have been presented to him.
Rule IV. The President shall appoint a Committee on Creden¬ tials to receive, examine, and report on the credentials of lay dele¬ gates.
Rule V. The Secretary shall call the names of such lay dele¬ gates as shall have been reported by the Committee on Credentials and adopted by the Council, and enter the names of those present on the minutes.
Rule VI. A quorum of both Orders being present, the President shall declare the Council organized for business.
Rule VII. The Council shall then proceed to election, by ballot, of a Secretary, who, being chosen, shall have the power to appoint an assistant, with the concurrence of the council.
Rule VIII. The Bishop shall then deliver his annual address.
Rule IX. Nominations shall then be made for all elective offices of the Council. The Secretary shall have the nominations printed on ballots for the use of the Council before the afternoon session. The elections shall be the Order of the Day at 2:0 0 o’clock p. m. The regular Order of Business shall continue, as far as possible, during the elections.
Rule X. Reports shall then be presented in the following order:
1. Report of the Standing Committee on Unfinished Business.
2. Report of the Standing Committee on Admission of New Parishes.
3. Report of the Archdeacon.
4. Report of the Standing Committee of the Diocese.
5. Report of the Bishop and Council.
6. Report of the Finance Committee.
7. Report of the Treasurer of the Diocese.
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8. Report of the Treasurer of Missionary Funds.
9. Report of the Committee on Audit and Accounts.
10. Report of the Department of Missions and Church Extension.
11. Report of the Department of Religious Education.
12. Report of the Department of Christian Social Service.
13. Report of the Field Department.
14. Report of the Department of Publicity.
15. Report of the Standing Committee on Constitution and Canons.
16. Report of the Standing Committee on the State of the Church.
17. Report of the Standing Committee on the Church Pension Fund.
18. Report of the Board of Examining Chaplains of the Diocese.
19. Report of the Registrar.
20. Reports of Special Committees.
Rule XI. Elections shall be the Order of the Day at two o’clock p. m. of the first day of the Council as follows: The Standing Com¬ mittee of the Diocese; Diocesan Officers; Members of the Bishop and Council; Deputies and Alternates to the Synod of the Province of the Mid-West; Deputies and Alternates to the General Convention; a Board of Examining Chaplains (nominated by the Bishop).
Rule XII. Before the close of the Council the Bishop shall ap¬ point the Standing Committees provided for by Title I, Canon II, Section 7, and such other officers as he has to appoint.
Rule XIII. At each session the business of the Council shall be called and acted upon in the following order, unless changed by vote of the Council.
1. The Roll Call.
2. Reading the Minutes.
3. Communications from the President.
4. Reports in their order as in Rule X.
5. Miscellaneous Business.
Rule XIV. When the President takes the Chair, no member shall continue standing, or shall afterwards stand, unless to address the Chair.
Rule XV. In case the Bishop shall withdraw temporarily from the sitting of the Council, he shall appoint a Presbyter to preside during his absence.
Rule XVI. No member shall absent himself from the service of the house, unless he have leave, or be unable to attend.
Rule XVII. When a member is about to speak in debate, or de¬ liver any matter to the Council, he shall arise from his seat, and with due respect address himself in an audible voice to the President, confining himself to the point of debate.
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Rule XVIII. No member shall speak more than twice in the same debate, without the consent of the House.
Rule XIX. While the President is putting any question, the members shall continue in their seats and not hold any private discourse.
Rule XX. Every member present shall vote when a question is put, unless excused by the Council, and upon a vote by Orders, the name of the presiding officer shall be called last.
Rule XXI. When a question is under consideration, no motion shall be made, unless to lay it upon the table, to postpone it indefin¬ itely, to postpone it to a certain time, to commit it, to amend it, or to divide it, and motions for any of these purposes shall have precedence in the order named.
Rule XXII; A motion to lay upon the table shall be decided without debate.
Rule XXIII. A motion to adjourn shall always be in order, and if unqualified, shall be settled without debate.
Rule XXIV. No motion shall be considered as before the House unless it be seconded and reduced to writing.
Rule XXV. A question being once determined shall stand as the judgment of the Council, and shall not be again considered dur¬ ing the session, but a question being decided may be reconsidered with the consent of two-thirds of the members present, on a motion to that purpose by one of the majority of the first decision.
Rule XXVI. All committees shall be appointed by the President, unless otherwise ordered.
Rule XXVII. The reports of all committees shall be in writing, and shall be entered on the minutes, unless otherwise ordered. If recommending or requiring any action or expression of opinion by the Council, they shall be accompanied by a resolution or resolutions for its consideration.
Rule XXVIII. All questions of order shall be decided by the President in the first instance, but any member may appeal from such decision; and on such an appeal, no member shall speak more than once without leave of the Council.
Rule XXIX. Clergymen of the Church not entitled to seats, and Candidates for Holy Orders in this Diocese, shall be admitted to the sittings of the Council, and their names entered on the Journal, on their reporting themselves to the Secretary, but without the right to take part in the proceedings.
Rule XXX. Before the final adjournment of the Council, the minutes of the last day’s proceedings shall be read, corrected, if necessary, and approved.
Rule XXXI. The above shall be the Rules of Order of all future Councils, unless altered or rescinded, and shall be published in the Journal of each Council.
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St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Mishawaka May 3, 1944
The Forty-Sixth Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana assembled in St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Mishawaka, Indiana, on Wednesday, May 3, 1944, this being the day appointed by the Bishop and pursuant to the call issued by the Secretary of the Diocese.
At 8:00 a.m. there was a Requiem Celebration of the Holy Com¬ munion in the Pro-Cathedral parish for the first Bishop of the Diocese, The Right Reverend John Hazen White, D.D., the celebrant being The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, B.D., Dean.
Morning Prayer was read at 9:3 0 by the Bishop of the Diocese and the Dean of the Pro-Cathedral.
The Council was called to order by the Bishop of the Diocese at ten o’clock, and the Secretary of the Diocese was instructed to call the roll of the Diocesan Clergy from the official list. The Bishop asked that the Committee on Credentials report at this time on the parishes and missions eligible to seat and vote in this Council.
The roll of the Clergy of the Diocese was called by the Secretary, who then reported to the Bishop and to the Council the Clergy pres¬ ent of those entitled to seat and vote.
Mr. Eugene Grant reported for the Committee on Credentials that the record of the Treasurer of the Diocese showed that all parishes and missions, with the exception of Christ Church, Gary; Trinity Church, Logansport; and Trinity Church, Peru, were entitled to seat and vote in the Forty-sixth Annual Council of the Diocese. The Secretary then called the roll of lay delegates whose credentials had been received.
The Secretary reported to the Bishop and to the Council that there was present a constitutional quorum of both the clerical and lay delegates. The Bishop of the Diocese declared the Council to be duly organized and proceeded to the Celebration of the Conciliar Eucharist.
The celebrant at the Holy Eucharist was The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D.D., S.T.D., Bishop, assisted by the Archdeacon, The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, and the Dean, The Very Rev¬ erend Erland L. Groton. At the usual place during the service, the Bishop read his Annual Address to the Council which is printed in this Journal. Following the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist, it was moved, seconded and carried that the representatives present from parishes and missions other than those named in the report from the Committee on Credentials be invited to take seats in the Council without the right to vote.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
SECRETARY OF THE DIOCESE — The next order of business for the day was the election of a Secretary for the Diocese. The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton was nominated by The Venerable
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J. McNeal Wheatley. The Reverend Don H. Copeland moved that the nominations be closed and the Bishop asked to cast a unanimous ballot of the Council for the election of Dean Groton to continue as Secretary of the Diocese.
Thanking the Council for his election, Dean Groton then requested The Reverend Robert J. Murphy, D.D., to act as Assistant Secretary; The Reverend Peter Langendorff moved confirmation of the appoint¬ ment, which nomination was confirmed by the Council.
TREASURER OF THE DIOCESE — Major James H. Haberly was nominated as Treasurer of the Diocese by Father Langendorff, which nomination was seconded by Mr. George U. Bingham. On motion duly made, the nominations were declared to be closed and the Secre¬ tary was instructed to cast the ballot of the Council for Major Hab¬ erly. This was done and he was declared to be duly elected.
TREASURER OF MISSIONARY FUNDS— Mr. Fred N. Smith was nominated as Treasurer of Missionary Funds upon motion of Major Haberly, which was seconded by Father Langendorff, and nominations were declared to be closed and the Secretary was in¬ structed to cast the ballot of the Council for Mr. Smith. This was done and he was declared to be duly elected.
ASSISTANT TREASURER OF MISSIONARY FUNDS— Upon the request of the Bishop of the Diocese and the motion of Major Haberly, seconded by Father Langendorff, this office was made one of election, rather than appointment. Mr. Donald B. Smith, cashier of the First National Bank of Mishawaka, was elected! as Assistant Treasurer of Missionary Funds.
CHANCELLOR OF THE DIOCESE— The Bishop nominated Mr. Gilbert A. Elliott and Mr. Glenn R. Sawyer for the office of Chan¬ cellor of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Mr. Sawyer moved the election of Mr. Elliott to succeed himself for three years and this was carried and Mr. Elliott was duly elected.
REGISTRAR OF THE DIOCESE — The Reverend Peter Langen¬ dorff was nominated by Father Copeland for the office of Registrar for a term of three years. The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley seconded this nomination and moved that the nominations be closed and the Secretary cast a unanimous ballot for the re-election of Father Langendorff.
BOARD OF EXAMINING CHAPLAINS— The Bishop of the Dio¬ cese announced his nominations to the Board of Examining Chaplains as follows: Archdeacon Wheatley, The Reverend Dom Paul Severance, O.S.B., and The Reverend Peter Langendorff. Upon motion of The Reverend George J. Childs, these nominations were confirmed by the Council.
TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE— (One vacancy, that of Mr. Charles M. Richardson, of Mishawaka, retiring in 194 4, appointed to succeed himself.) The chair moved that the Council re-elect Mr. Richardson to succeed himself as a Trustee of the Diocese for a term of three years (term to expire in 19 4 7) and the Secretary was in¬ structed to cast the ballot of the Council for Mr. Richardson.
FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE DIOCESE— The chair advised the Council that all departments of Finance are appointed by the Bishop and would be constituted when the newly elected Bishop and Council organized.
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CATHEDRAL CHAPTER — The Reverend Peter Langendorff moved the re-election of the two clerical and two lay members who are now serving on the Cathedral Chapter, namely The Reverend Don H. Copeland and The Reverend Earl T. Jennings; Major James H. Hab- erly and Mr. Edward C. Borneman. Upon motion, the Rules of Order were suspended and the Secretary of the Diocese was instructed to cast the ballot of the Council; whereupon the above were declared to be duly elected.
STANDING COMMITTEE — The following were nominated from the floor of the Council to serve on the Standing Committee of the Diocese, three to be elected: The Reverend Fathers Don H. Copeland, J. McNeal Wheatley, Harold G. Kappes, Peter Langendorff, Robert J. Murphy, and Leo K. D. Patterson. It was moved and seconded that the nominations be closed. Motion carried.
DEPUTIES TO THE PROVINCIAL SYNOD— The following were nominated from the floor of the Council: Clerical Deputies — Archdeacon Wheatley, The Reverend Fathers Don H. Copeland, Peter Langendorff, Leslie S. Olsen, Harold G. Kappes, Robert J. Murphy, Leo K. D. Patterson, George J. Childs (four to be elected). It was moved and seconded that all those named be nominated as Clerical Deputies to the Provincial Synod and that those not elected on the first ballot be automatically elected as Alternate Deputies.
Lay Deputies: The following were nominated from the floor of the Council to act as Lay Deputies from this Diocese to the Provincial Synod (four to be elected). — The Messrs. Frank H. Whitmore, F. B. Lewis, Hal McCann, John Templeton, Paul Kerr, Richmond Paul, Alexander Bodle, Bartley Blakeman, Major Frank M. Little, and Major James H. Haberly. It was moved and seconded that all those named be nominated as Deputies to the Provincial Synod and that those not elected be automatically elected as Alternate Lay Deputies according to the highest number of votes.
BISHOP AND COUNCIL — Before hearing nominations for the Bishop and Council, the Bishop called the attention of the Council to the fact that the Archdeacon was an elected member for a term ex¬ piring in 194 6 and that he likewise was an ex-officio member of the Bishop and Council by reason of his being Archdeacon. Father Wheatley resigned as an elected member, to remain on the Bishop and Council as an ex-officio member.
Clerical nominations: The following were nominated from the floor of the Council — The Reverend Fathers Don H. Copeland, Peter Lang¬ endorff, Leslie S. Olsen, and Leo K. D. Patterson (terms expiring in 1947).
Lay nominations: The following were nominated by the Council to serve as Lay members of the Bishop and Council (terms expiring in 1947) — The Messrs. Seth F. Green, Milton M. Latta, Elwood Haun, Leonard Brooks, and Col. B. B. Bouton.
STANDING COMMITTEES Appointed by the Bishop of the Diocese
The Bishop then announced his appointment of persons to serve on those Standing Committees of the Diocese which are to report to the Council of 19 4 5. (For the list of the Standing Committees, to¬ gether with the members of the same, see page 8).
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THE REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE DEPARTMENTS OF THE BISHOP AND COUNCIL
Named to the Committee on Credentials was the Secretary of the Diocese and a layman from the parish in which the Council next meets, whose appointment will come later.
The Committee on the Bishop’s Address, as appointed by the chair, consisted of The Reverend Russell G. Flagg and Mr. Glenn R. Sawyer.
A Memorial Committee consisted of The Reverend Leo K. D. Patterson and Mr. Arthur L. May.
The attention of the Council was called to the fact that a number of the departmental reports had been already printed and distributed to the Council, in order to expedite the business of the day and to provide an opportunity for a closer study of the work of the de¬ partments.
The Report of the Committee on Unfinished Business was pre¬ sented by Mr. Frank H. Whitmore. (See page 31.) It was moved that the report be accepted. Motion carried. There was no report from the Committee on Admission of New Parishes.
The Report of the Archdeacon of the Diocese was presented by title by The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley and is found on page 31, and upon motion, seconded and carried, was accepted.
The Report of the Standing Committee of the Diocese was pre¬ sented by title by The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, President of the Committee, and upon motion, seconded and carried, was accepted. (See page 32.)
The Report of the Bishop and Council was presented by The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, Secretary, and upon motion, sec¬ onded and carried, it was accepted. (See pages 32 to 36.)
The Report of the Department of Missions was made by The Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, Secretary, and very special atten¬ tion was given to the building fund of the Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission, South Bend. It was unanimously and urgently requested that every possible aid and support be given from the whole Diocese to the desperate need of this priest, The Reverend Harold G. Kappes, and of his people for a new building in which to worship and to carry on their work. Upon motion, seconded and carried, the Report of the Department of Mission was accepted. (See pages 36, 37, and 38.)
The Report of the Finance Committee was presented by Mr. Seth F. Green, chairman, who also submitted for the committee the budget that had been adopted by the Bishop and Council for prsen- tation to this body. It was moved that the report of the Committee on the Budget, as presented, be accepted and proved and adopted by the Council. This motion was duly seconded and carried.
For the Report of the Finance Committee, see page 38; for the Budget, see page 37.
The Report of the Treasurer of the Diocese was duly presented by title by Major Haberly, together with its audit, and can be found on pages 51 to 55. It was moved that the Report of the Treasurer be accepted and adopted by the Council. This motion was duly seconded and carried.
The Bishop reminded the Council of the power given to the Bishop and Council to revise all budgets as the need may arise. At this point, Major Haberly asked the Bishop to clarify the action of the Bishop and Council in regard to the Diocesan Offering, which will be taken in this year of 19 44 as usual, but for 1945 an item of $3 00 for Theological Education was to be in the Diocesan Budget.
The Report of the Treasurer of Missionary Funds was presented by title. It was moved that the report and its audit be accepted.
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The motion was carried.
The Reports of the Committee on “Forward in Service” and the Board of Examining Chaplains was presented by title by the chairman, Father Langendorff, and may be found on pages 42 and 43, respec¬ tively.
The Report of the Department of Publicity was presented by title by The Reverend Robert Murphy, who explained the bundle plan of distributing extra copies of The Pastoral Staff to the various par¬ ishes and missions to keep their mailing lists up-to-date.
The Council was reminded of the noon hour, whereupon Noon-day Intercessions were offered by the Bishop at 12:15 p.m.
Immediately after, the Council adjourned for luncheon, which was served at one o’clock by the ladies of the Pro-Cathedral parish.
During the luncheon and upon introduction by the Bishop, a brief talk was given by The Reverend Samuel H. N. Elliott, chaplain in the armed forces.
The Report on the State of the Church was presented by The Reverend Don H. Copeland, chairman of the Field Department, and upon motion, seconded and carried, was accepted.
The Report of the Field Department was presented by title by The Reverend Don H. Copeland, and on motion of Father Langen¬ dorff, was accepted. This report may be found on page 39.
There was no report submitted by the Registrar of the Diocese.
The Report of the Church Pension Fund, of which Mr. Edgar
Lehman is chairman, was presented by title and may be found on
page 44 of this Journal. Its acceptance was moved by Mr. George U. Bingham.
The Report of the Army and Navy Commission was presented by the Archdeacon, who also asked to be relieved of the chairmanship
of this committee. It was announced that the Diocesan Offering
would be on Sunday, the 21st of May, and requested that all offerings be sent to Major Frank M. Little.
In reporting for the Committee on the Bishop’s Address, Mr. Glenn R. Sawyer recommended to the Council that very outstanding attention be given by the whole Diocese to the needs of the Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission in South Bend. Recommendation was also given to that portion of his address referring to the need for Theolog¬ ical Education. Several parishes were congratulated on having com¬ pletely paid off their indebtedness.
At this point the Bishop read to the Council a communication whcih he had received from the Diocese of Indianapolis with refer¬ ence to the Episcopal Church in this State of Indiana becoming affiliated with the Indiana Council of Churches and pointed out that this required the action and approval of both Dioceses.
It was made known that the Diocese of Indianapolis had refused to become affiliated with the Indiana Council of Churches a little over a year ago because of apparent political and social issues involved and that this same diocese is not yet ready to become affiliated.
The Reverend Peter Langendorff moved that this communication be received but that there be no action taken. This motion was passed unanimously by the Forty-sixth Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
At 2:3 0 p.m. the ballots were brought in by the printer.
Tellers: For Bishop and Council — The Reverend Samuel H. N. Elliott and The Reverend Robert J. Murphy. For Standing Com¬ mittee _ The Reverend Gerald H. Lewis and The Reverend Russell G.
Flagg. For the Provincial Synod — Clerical Deputies: The Reverend Dom Francis Hilary Bacon, O.S.B., and The Reverend Clarence C. Reimer. Lay Deputies: Mr. Eugene S. Grant and Mr. Howard Downs.
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A RESOLUTION
The following- Resolution was presented to the Council and read by Mr. Seth F. Green, Senior Warden of Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Wayne:
“TO THE FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE
OF NORTHERN INDIANA
“Fully cognizant of the fact that the material affairs of the Church reflect, to a great extent the spiritual progress of our members, we, the Wardens and Vestrymen of Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Wayne, Indi¬ ana, desire to petition this, the 46th Council of the Church now assem¬ bled, to consider seriously a glorious opportunity which at this time is ours.
“For years, because of circumstances over which we have had no control, the Diocese of Northern Indiana has been compelled to receive and to accept aid from the National Council of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. However, due to the bestowal of rich blessings from Almighty God and under the wise counsel and leadership of our Father in God, The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D.D., S.T.D., the Bishop of this Diocese and the recognition and the use of God's bless¬ ings, our progress, even under adverse circumstances and conditions, has been constant and steadfast. Due to the wise leadership of our Father in God and the noble assistance rendered by clergy and laymen appointed to resposible offices by him, our experience in missionary giving has been such that we the Wardens and Vestrymen of Trinity Episcopal Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, sincerely believe that the time has come for us to stand shoulder to shoulder with the unaided Dioceses of this Church and by the Grace of Almighty God, through our Lord, Jesus Christ, to con¬ tinue from this day our growth and development as a Diocese unaided by funds from the National Council. AVe, the Wardens and Vestrymen of Trinity Episcopal Church. Fort Wayne. Indiana, by unanimous action at the last regular meeting of this, the official body of said Trinity Epis¬ copal Church, under date of April 11, 1944, present to this, the 46th Coun¬ cil of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, the following resolution:
“BE IT RESOLVED that through the proper authorities of this Dio¬ cese, we advise the proper authorities of the National Council of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America that as of December 31, 1944 this Diocese desires to be removed from the list of aided Dioceses and further requests that such records necessary in the accounts, records and files of the said National Council, be recorded accordingly:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the 46th Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, solemnly declare, by an expression of sin¬ cere thankfulness to Almighty God for His many blessings to us, that in the faith of His power and might, fully conscious of the seriousness of this action, that with our faith placed entirely in His mercy, we will make this glorious step but a foundation stone for the building of greater glory for Him and His Church:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and that it carry the unanimous action of this Council.”
THE WARDENS AND VESTRYMEN OF TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH. FORT WAYNE. INDIANA
Seth F. Green. Senior AA'arden A\rilliam H. Fritz, Junior AVarden Ronald G. Stagg, Clerk
Harry B. Lowe Ralph H. Manny W. E. McGahey A. F. Peddie C. H. Williams E. C. Hughes Samuel Geake AVillis Martin
The feelings of the Council were unanimously in the support of this Resolution, and after careful discussion and consideration, the Resolution was referred to the Bishop and Council for subsequent action on or before December 31, 19 4 4.
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ELECTION RETURNS
The report of the Tellers was then made, with the following re¬ sults: (42 ballots were cast, making 2 2 necessary to election.)
ELECTED TO THE BISHOP AND COUNCIL (for a term of three years, expiring in 1947): The Reverend Don H. Copeland, The Reverend Peter Langendorff, and The Reverend Leo K. D. Patterson.
The Reverend Leslie S. Olsen was elected to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley as an elected member to the Bishop and Council. Father Wheatley re¬ mains as ex-officio member on all departments of the Bishop and Council by virtue of his being Archdeacon of the Diocese.
The following lay members were elected to the Bishop and Coun¬ cil: Mr. Seth F. Green, Col. B. B. Bouton, and Mr. Leonard Brooks.
ELECTED TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE: The following were nominated from the floor of the Council and elected to serve on the Standing Committee of the Diocese — Archdeacon Wheatley, Fath¬ er Langendorff, Father Copeland, Father Kappes, Father Murphy.
ELECTED AS DEPUTIES TO THE PROVINCIAL SYNOD: On the first ballot it was found that the Venerable J. McNeal Wheat- ley, The Reverend Fathers Peter Langendorff, Don H. Copeland, and Harold Kappes had been elected as Clerical Deputies and that Mr. Frank H. Whitmore, Major Frank M. Little, Mr. Paul Kerr, and Mr. Hal McCann were elected as Lay Deputies. The Clerical Alternates elected on the first ballot were The Reverend Robert J. Murphy, D.D. The Reverend George J. Childs, The Reverend Leo K. D. Patterson, and The Reverend Leslie S. Olsen. The Lay Alternates elected on the first ballot were the Messrs. Richmond Paul, John Templeton, Alex¬ ander Bodle, and Bartley Blakeman.
An important discussion took place in regard to the delinquent parishes and missions of the Diocese, more particularly Christ Church, Gary, and Trinity Church, Logansport. The Reverend Clarence C. Reimer was present at the Council and urgently requested the patience of the Council in regard to the delinquency of Trinity Church, Logans¬ port, and Trinity Church, Peru. Major Haberly, after the Council had heard Father Reimer and a communication from Trinity Church in Peru, stated that the Council was under commitment to act only in respect to the delinquency of Peru. The Reverend Peter Langen¬ dorff referred the question to the Bishop and Council for further consideration and action.
The Bishop read a very happy communication from The Rever¬ end Harold G. Kappes, stating that they had $10,000 in the Building Fund of the Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission.
Upon motion of The Reverend Peter Langendorff, expressions of appreciation were extended to the Rector and the Congregation of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Mishawaka, for their kindness in being host to the 4 6th Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
The elections having been completed and there being no further business before the Council, the chair instructed the Secretary of the Diocese to inform the Parishes and Missions of the Diocese of the date and place of meeting of the Forty-Seventh Annual Council in due time, and then entertained a motion for adjournment.
After singing the “Gloria in Excelsis’’ and receiving the bene¬ diction of the Bishop, the Council was declared to be duly adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
+ CAMPBELL GRAY President
ATTEST: Erland L. Groton, Secretary
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APPENDIX
THE BISHOP’S ADDRESS TO THE COUNCIL THE REPORTS TO THE COUNCIL THE PAROCHIAL DIRECTORY AND REPORTS
For Contents of the Appendix, See the Table of Contents, Page 2
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ANNUAL ADDRESS
of
THE RIGHT REVEREND CAMPBELL GRAY, D.D., S.T.D.
to the
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
of the Church in the
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
*
“/ reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that shall be revealed in us.” — Romans VIII : 1 8
From this text, St. Paul goes on to deal with the problem of evil, or rather, the solution of that problem. He shows how the whole of creation is awaiting the manifestation of the Sons of God. Things material are under the bondage of corruption. The whole of creation, both animate and inanimate, groaneth and travaileth in pain. The glorified and spiritualized body of the Risen Christ is the answer. In Him the liberty of the children of God brings freedom from things material in the triumphant victory of life everlasting.
In the struggle He has taught us to bear one another’s burdens. It is from the fellowship with Our Lord, and with one another that courage comes. So here, appropriately , your Bishop might be per¬ mitted to express his thanks to all of you, and to those whom you represent, for your prayers, your Eucharists, and your messages of loving sympathy in the time of illness, and later in the day of be¬ reavement, and for your generous gifts which have made possible a trip for recuperation. Your devotion, indeed, brought comfort and peace.
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MISSIONARY EXPECTANCY
The Expectancy from Parishes and Missions as estimated for 1944 is $7,750.00, which is $2,677.00 more than was pledged for 194 3. This is a most remarkable increase in Missionary giving for one year and brings our total Expectancy up to our 19 25 figure. Grateful appreciation is due to Father Copeland, our new Chairman of the Field Department, for his untiring and efficient work, and hearty thanks also to the clergy who cooperated, and to the rank and file of our subscribers who so generously responded to the appeal. Your Bishop and Council has told the National Council to expect from the Diocese an estimated Lenten Mite Box Offering of $1800.00, plus $240 7.00 from the Missionary Funds of the Diocese, making a total Expectancy of $4,207.00.
DIOCESAN MISSIONS
St. Alban’s, Indiana Harbor, has shown new life under the diligent pastoral work of Father Langendorff, whom the Bishop placed in¬ charge last fall. There has been considerable repair on the material fabric though there is still more that ought to be done, and the re¬ vival of the spiritual life of the members of that congregation is indeed most gratifying. It has always been our hope that a strong center of the Church’s life, both in worship and in service, should be established here. With the solid foundation which Father Langen¬ dorff is laying, and with your increased Missionary giving this vision is not so remote as it has been in the past.
It is scarcely necessary to dwell upon the need of a new church and parish house for Trinity Mission in South Bend. This has been so constantly before the Diocese, particularly since the storm that almost wrecked the Church building about two years ago. The people of this congregation have risen to their need, far beyond what your Bishop thought could possibly be within the power of their means. The Diocese also has helped them to some extent, from individual gifts and offerings, as well as from the Treasury. But the people themselves have done the major share. The perseverance and hard work of Father Kappes has gone a long way to make this possible. We hope that the present church building, which was only intended to be a temporary affair when erected about thirty years ago, will not collapse before the war is over. However, we do not know how soon it may become necessary to build or what we would be allowed to do about building should necessity arise. Whenever the time comes we must be prepared to stand back of these brave people and their priest.
We have some hopes that perhaps the National Council may help us to some extent if we do all that is in our power before we ask for such help.
As to the small Missions, scattered throughout the rural parts of the Diocese, the problem is largely one of man-power. At present they are attached to nearby Parishes, and are ministered to by the respective rectors of these Parishes. Ever since the depression this has been our missionary policy, which we hoped would be temporary. At best, it is only holding the fort. It does not make for the building up of strong missionary centers. We should have a priest, trained in rural work, just as soon as our missionary giving warrants this expenditure, and when the present shortage of clergy is somewhat
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relieved, so that a priest can be secured. In these Missions the old people are gradually dying off, and no younger ones are being trained to take their places.
The Benedictines are still continuing to do their good work in the Missions at Valparaiso, Hobart, and St. Augustine’s, Gary.
DIFFICULTY OF SECURING CLERGY
We have at present three vacant parishes in the Diocese, together with the respective Missions which are attached to them. The diffi¬ culty in securing clergy for these small parishes is due to the fact that so many priests have entered the Armed Services of our country, and the ones who in their career would normally be available, are go¬ ing to parishes that can pay larger salaries, and on account of this, there is a real shortage of clergy available for Parochial work. So far, we have kept all of these churches open with Supplies. Keeping a parish g’oing with Supply Priests for a month or so does not do much harm, but when this goes on for a year or so, it presents a real problem.
Looking to the future, we do have Postulants and Candidates from our own Diocese who apparently are going to be able to complete their course of training for the priesthood, though we are having constant difficulties with the ever-changing regulations and interpre¬ tations of Draft Boards. One of our men ought to be ready for the Priesthood in 19 45, and the other four not until 19 4 6, some in the spring, and some not until fall or perhaps the winter of ’47.
The whole matter of the theological education and training of our Postulants and Candidates for the Sacred Ministry brings us another financial problem which we have to face. Acceleration in such edu¬ cation is required by the Draft Board, both in their Academic and their Theological studies. They must all go to school the year around — doing a semester each summer, making three semesters instead of two each year. Thus, three years’ work will be accomplished in two. This is good in helping to meet the needs, but it presents us with a two-fold financial difficulty.
1. The cost of education is thus increased 50%, as there are three semesters instead of two each year to be paid for.
2. These men have worked in the summer and have earned about enough to pay for one semester. In the case of some, their parents have paid the rest, and in the case of others, they have been helped by Diocese or Parish.
Therefore, you can easily see that the cost is doubled with a 50% increase and with the cutting off of their opportunity to earn about 50% of their expenses. I regret that I cannot, at this time, give you definite figures, because this thing having come upon us so suddenly we have not yet been able to find out where such summer sessions will be available, what the cost thereof will be, and what the respec¬ tive parents will be able to meet. In the case of one Candidate, his own parish is taking care of all his needs, over and above what he and his family can do. Another Candidate is coming in under the Canon for older men and he is studying under the direction of one of our priests and is entirely supporting himself. This leaves the other
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three which must be helped according' to their needs by their respec¬ tive parishes and by the Diocese as a whole.
What has been said above, about our Missionary Expectancy to the National Council, our own Diocesan Missions and the Theological Educatoin of our Candidates has all been laid before the Bishop and Council, and will be to some extent reflected in the Budget to be presented to you during this Council.
MORTGAGES
In the midst of these problems which seem hard to solve, and the difficulties which seem sometimes discouraging, we are most happy to report that three of our larger parishes are this year paying olf their entire indebtedness, and are burning the mortgages on their church properties. This is a very different picture from those sad years of the depression when mortgaged church property stood in danger of foreclosure. We extend our heartiest congratulations and express our profound gratitude to the respective rectors, wardens and vestrymen, and to the congregations of Christ Church, Gary; and of Saint James, South Bend, who have already burned their mort¬ gages, and of Trinity Church, Fort Wayne, where the mortgage is to be burned on this approaching Trinity Sunday.
The old fallacy that it is a good thing for a congregation to be in debt has been completely exploded during the experiences of the Church in the past ten years or so. The General Convention has expressed itself in legislation and in the appointment of a Joint Commission on Church Debt. As individuals of integrity should keep their bills paid, so, also, Holy Church should set the example of shunning debt, and of meeting financial obligations. It is, indeed, a healthy condition when a parish is not weighed down with paying interest before it can begin to meet the rest of its budget, and is, therefore, free to go beyond its necessary budget and meet its oppor¬ tunity for th spread of the Kingdom of Our Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world.
CLERICAL CHANGES
Since the last Council, May 5, 19 4 3, there have been the following Clerical Changes:
The Reverend Edwin E. Smith, Pastor Emeritus of Trinity Church, South Bend, has taken up his actual residence within the boundaries of the Diocese and we welcome him again in our midst.
The Reverend Peter Langendorff, rector of St. Paul’s Church, Hammond, has been placed by the Bishop in-charge also of St. Alban’s Church, Indiana Harbor.
The Reverend Virgil Pierce Stewart, who was on Leave of Ab¬ sence, has resigned the rectorship of St. John’s Church, Elkhart. He remains in Canonical Residence and continues in military service.
The Reverend Sydney Hugh Brice Croft, who was on Leave of Absence, has resigned the rectorship of Gethsemane Church, Marion, and priest-in-charge of St. Paul’s, Gas City, and St. Luke’s, Hartford
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City. He remains in Canonical Residence and continues in military service.
The Reverend Samuel Hanna Norman Elliott has resigned as priest-in-charge of Gethsemane, Marion, St. Paul’s Gas City, and St. Luke’s Hartford City. He remains in Canonical Residence and con¬ tinues in military service.
The Reverend Clarence C. Reimer is temporarily Supplying, Trin¬ ity Church, Peru, during the vacancy in that parish.
The Reverend Leslie Skerry Olsen has accepted the call of the Vestry of St. John’s Church, Elkhart, as of September 3 0, 1943, and has been duly transferred from the Diocese of Eau Claire.
The Reverend E. Paul Parker, who at the time of the last Council, with the consent of the Bishop of this Diocese and with the permis¬ sion of the Bishop of Chicago was assisting the rector of St. Chrysos¬ tom’s Church, Chicago, has subsequently accepted a call to be Curate of that church, and has duly transferred to the Diocese of Chicago.
DEPARTED
If, in any parish, there has been during the past year, the death of any man, who in the past was closely connected with the Diocese, by holding any office therein, or who has been a representative there¬ of; or if there has been the death of any woman, who has held office in the Woman’s Auxiliary, or Girl’s Friendly Society, or who has represented the Diocese, will the priest or delegates from such parish or parishes please see to it that such name or names, with the appro¬ priate data, be placed in the hands of the Committee on Memorials.
CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Here it might be well to emphasize the fact that the proper place for the last rites of the burial of the dead for members of Holy Church is the Church itself. Where the departed is a communicant of the Church there should be in the Church building the Burial Office, and the Requiem as provided for on page 268 of the Prayer Book with the body present at the head of the aisle, facing the Altar. In the case of a priest, the body should be placed in the Choir, facing the congregation. In the case of a Bishop, the body should be in
the Sanctuary, facing the congregation. In case the ancient rite of
the Absolution of the Body is not used, the Litany on page 317 of
the Prayer Book, or at least that portion of it beginning with the
Kyrie on page 318 is a very helpful and comforting devotion in the language of the Book of Common Prayer. In the case of a baptized person, not a communicant, the Burial Office should be said in the Church with the body present. There may be cases where, for weighty cause, it is impossible to have the Service in the Church, but this should be a rare exception and not, as it is seeming in some places to become, the rule. In the case of unbaptized persons and suicides, except in cases of insanity, the regular Services of the Church cannot be had, but the priest may have prayers with the family for their help and comfort.
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HOWE CONFERENCE
Your Bishop and your Department of Christian Education have decided again this coming summer to carry on the Summer Confer¬ ence at Howe, June 18th to 23rd. We face difficulties in transpor¬ tation, and also the fact that many of our young people are away. We faced these facts last summer, and had an enrollment almost double of what we anticipated. We can do the same this summer. If Parishes who have had representatives in former years will see to it that they are again represented this year, stressing the importance of the attendance of adults, as well as young people. We earnestly urge all Parishes and Missions that have not been represented in other years, to begin now, to send as many adults and young people as possible. Our need to get together in fellowship and study and devotion is ever increasingly greater as the agony of this war be¬ comes more and more intensified. The Howe Summer Conference is one of the greatest inspirations that we have for maintaining our spiritual morale.
MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMED SERVICES
Throughout the length and breadth of the country, men and women have gone into the Armed Services who are being remembered at our Altars throughout the Church. Let us not be unmindful also of those who have gone forth from the countries of our Allies, nor should we be unmindful of our Lord’s injunction to pray for our enemies. That, when peace is again established, the Kingdom of Our Lord and of His Christ may be spread throughout the world. In particular, let us pray for the priests of our own Diocese who have gone as Chaplains: Father Hoffenbacher, Father Jennings, Father Croft, Father Stewart, and Father Elliott, that they may have the opportunity for the full exercise of their priesthood; that they may have the courage of their convictions; that the dear Lord may sustain them, protect them, and if it be His gracious will, bring them back home safe. Let us also pray, especially, for all the communicants of our Diocese, from each Parish and Mission, in their varying types of service, whether they be at home or whether they be in zones of immediate danger, that they may be able to receive the Sacraments; that they may be diligent in taking advantage of this privilege when¬ ever possible; that God may ever have them in His Holy Keeping and that the day may come when they will enjoy the peace for which they are now fighting.
Above all, may the Holy Sacrifice continually arise from our Altars for those who have laid down their lives in defense of our country.
We now, in Council assembled, proceed to offer the Holy Euchar¬ ist, the Sacrament of love, and of peace, and of unity. It is a bold and brave thing for us to do in this time of anguish throughout the world. There is probably not a one of us who does not have some loved one somewhere in danger. Shall we through prayer and self- discipline transform this agony into triumphant Easter joy? . . . And not only on Easter and Christmas and other great festivals. Our Altars should be crowded every Lord’s Day, and as much more often as possible during the week. Shall our sons and daughters who have gone forth from our homes and from our Parishes say to us, with Our Lord, “Is it nothing to you all ye that pass by?” Or shall they have the strength and comfort that comes alone from the sacri¬ ficial giving of ourselves to the uttermost at the home front, joined with our continual prayers, penitent confessions of our sins, our devout and regular communions with special intention for them and our faithful offering of the sacrifice of the Altar every Lord’s Day?
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SUMMARY OF OFFICIAL ACTS OF THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE — 1943
Celebrant, Holy Eucharist _ --24H) — Vj>
Present, Holy Eucharist _ £-3-* > *
Other Services _ 62 -
Communion of the Sick _ 1
Times Confirmed _ 22
Number of People Confirmed _ 237
Received from Rome _ 6
Received from Rumanian Orthodox _ 6
Total Confirmations and Received _ 249
Conferences and Consultations _ 81
Confessions _ -r" O
Sermons, Meditations and Addresses _ _ * >4-““ V G
Officiated at Marriage _ -2^0
Burials _ J$r I
Baptized _ -3-
Gave Consents to Consecration of Bishops _ -r
Clergy Transferred _ -4-^' /
Clergy Received _ /
Accepted Candidates for Holy Orders _ ££)
Lay Readers Licensed _ -Hr4 — q
Hospital Calls _ 4Hr - U
Attended Vestry Meetings and Other Parish Gatherings _ 2 6
Blessed Lanterns at Pro-Cathedral, Mishawaka _ 1
Enthroned Bishop of Western Michigan at St. Mark’s
Cathedral, Grand Rapids _ 1 . /
Present at Canonical Examinations _ tQ
Attended General Convention _ (Q
Attended Meeting of House of Bishops _ V
Presided at Meetings of Bishop and Council _ /
Attended Meetings of Diocesan Departments _ MJf /
Attended Annual Meeting, Diocesan Women’s Auxiliary _ 0
Attended/PeaAery4-Meetin&a of . Women' _ 3 . &7f
Attended^’S£,ai.ei,^ri-]^I;e^iia/gsL o^f 3 $Vr
W. A. Executive Board Meetings _ & Q '
Other Diocesan Meetings _ 6
Presided at Diocesan Council _ Hrn
Attended Meeting of Finance Committee, Howe School _ ~3 0
Attended Meeting of Education Committee, Howe School _ j
Attended Meeting of Howe School Trustees _ Hr f
Attended Howe Commencement _ #** £)
Attended Other Howe School Functions, Gatherings and Conferences 2 6
Attended Meeting, Trustees of Nashotah House _ O
Attended Commencement, Nashotah House _ -l— O
Attended Provincial Department Meetings _ Hr v
Attended Other Provincial Meetings _ -4-* '
Presided at Provincial President and Council _ 1 ‘
Presided at Provincial Synod Dinner in Cleveland _
Blessing of Oils on Maundy Thursday _
Other Blessings _
Attended Meeting of Trustees of Diocese _
Institution of Rectors _
Diocesan Day of Prayer _
Civic Meetings _ -4*6 — jj
Pastoral Calls _
Attended Young Churchmen’s Annual Meeting _ (Tj
Attended Inauguration of Dr. Clark Kuebler as President
of Ripon College _
Attended Summer Conference at Howe School _
Attended Meeting of The American Church Union _
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The Committee on Unfinished Business begs leave to report that the only items of business carried over from the 4 5th Annual Council and which await further consideration at the hands of the 4 6th Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, are as follows:
1. That the election of a Chancellor of the Diocese is scheduled for 1944. This is not precisely a matter of unfinished business but one calling for action in the Council of the present year.
2. The matter of fixing a minimum for missionary stipends.
This matter carries over from the Council of 194 2, from which I quote: “Father Murphy moved that this Council refer the whole question of missionary stipends in the Diocese to the Department of Missions and that they be instructed to ascer¬ tain what can be done to increase the salaries and that, further, they be instructed to refer the matter back with recommen¬ dations, either to the Bishop and Council or to the Forty-Fifth Annual Council meeting in 19 4 3. This motion being seconded, it was carried.”
No report was made on this matter at the Council meeting in 19 4 3.
Respectfully submitted,
FRANCIS HILARY BACON, O.S.B. FRANK H. WHITMORE
REPORT OF ARCHDEACON
To the Forty-Fifth Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana:
Chief among the activities of the Archdeacon during the past year have been several conferences and conversations with communicants of the church in the city of Warsaw, looking toward the eventual establishment of a Mission of the Church in that community. The Archdeacon has made several trips to Warsaw to confer with com¬ municants there and in addition has had several conferences in his office in Fort Wayne relative to the possibility.
Three baptisms have been administered in rural districts and two funerals conducted. In addition to the services being conducted at the military base known as Baer Field, located about ten miles south¬ west from Fort Wayne, a weekly Eucharist has also been celebrated for the better part of the past year at Camp Scott, located outside the city of Fort Wayne on the east.
There have also been the usual conferences with the Bishop of the Diocese relative to missionary matters. The Archdeacon found it a joyful experience to unite with the efforts of the Field Department and participate in the meetings held in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Hammond, at which meetings the Bishop of the Diocese met with the vestrymen of the parishes in the deaneries in which the cities re¬ ferred to are located.
I would feel remiss to close this report without especially com¬ mending the Chairman of the Field Department, The Rev. Don H. Copeland, who planned the meetings and who acted in the capacity of Master of Ceremonies. The general response to our Missionary effort is most heartening.
May God bless all who labor so diligently to cooperate with the Master in the spread of His kingdom.
Respectfully submitted,
J. McNEAL WHEATLEY, Archdeacon
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
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REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE DIOCESE TO THE 46th ANNUAL COUNCIL
The Standing Committee begs to submit its report to the 4 6th Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
On June 2 3rd, 194 3, recommended that the Bishop of the Diocese accept the Candidacy of Bruce Mosier, and the Candidacy of Gail Brittain. Gave consents to the Consecrations of the Very Rev. J. Thomas Heistand to be Bishop of Harrisburg, and the Rev. Everett Holland Jones to be Bishop of the Diocese of West Texas. On July 29th gave consent to the Consecration of the Rev. Pinkney Wroth to be Bishop of Erie. On December 10th received a Petition from the Rector and Wardens and Vestry of St. James’ Church, Goshen, rela¬ tive to rectory property and indebtedness. On December 2 0th gave consent to the Consecration of the Very Rev. Harry Austin Pardue to be Bishop of Pittsburgh. On January 11th, after careful study, reported decision to the Rector and Wardens and Vestry of St. James’ Parish, Goshen, relative to Petition. On March 4th gave consent to the Diocese of Michigan to elect a Bishop Coadjutor.
Transcribed from the records on March 13, 19 44.
Respectfully submitted,
J. McNEAL WHEATLEY, President HAROLD G. KAPPES, Secretary
REPORT OF THE BISHOP AND COUNCIL
Two meetings of the Bishop and Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana were held in the year 19 43, viz.: April 2 8 and September 22, 1943; both meetings held at St. James’ parish in South Bend.
Due to wartime conditions, the business of the December meeting of 194 3 was conducted by correspondence by the Bishop to the mem¬ bers of the Bishop and Council, a full report of which appears on pages 3 3, 34, and 3 5 in the Diocesan Journal of the Forty-Fifth Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
The first meeting of the Bishop and Council was held on April 28, 19 43, at St. James’ Church in South Bend, beginning at 10 o’clock, with prayers said by the Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
The first matter of business unanimously approved by the Council was an action as contained in the letter from the Bishop to the members of the Council as printed in the Journal of the Forty-Fifth Annual Council of the Diocese under the date of February 4, 19 4 3.
At this meeting of the Council, all reports of the Treasurer of the Diocese were received and held over until the Annual Diocesan Council of May 5, 19 4 3, and likewise the report of the Missionary Treasurer of the Diocese. The Bishop called the attention of the Council to the need of redecorating both the interior and exterior of the Bishop’s House. These resulted in the following resolution, which was approved by the Council and was ordered held over until the Annual Diocesan Council on May 5, 19 43:
“Your finance committee presents for the approval of the Bishop and Council a special assessment in accordance with the resolution passed by the Bishop and Council this day authorising necessary repairs and painting of the Bishop’s residence, a property of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, for and in the sum of $710, payable over an eight months’ period starting May 1, 1943; said assessment
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to be spread proportionately in the manner of a General Diocesan Assessment. ”
At this meeting the Diocesan Expense Budgets for the year 19 4 4 were approved and ordered held over for approval by the Diocesan Council of May 5, 19 43. at which time they received the full approval of the Council.
A brief organization of the Bishop and Council was held on Wednes¬ day, May 5, 19 4 3, immediately following the meeting of the Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
The second meeting of the Bishop and Council for the year 1943 was held on September 2 2, 194 3, at St. James’ parish in South Bend. The Bishop of the Diocese, The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D.D., opened the meeting with prayer and also said Noonday Prayers. The morning session was given over entirely to a discussion of problems before the Department of Missions, and the afternoon session was a full and complete meeting of the Council.
Major Haberly presented the Treasurer’s Report of the Diocese, a splendid report that found few parishes and missions delinquent on their diocesan assessment or the special assessment, which special assessment was the result of a resolution that necessary repairs and improvements be made to the Bishop’s House. Special commen¬ dation was given Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission, South Bend, for making double their special assessment and for payment in full.
The revised budget of the Department of Missions made necessary by the increase in salaries voted by the Council was accepted and may be found in the records of the Department of Missions.
The Bishop made known the fact that Miss Turley had resigned as a U.T.O. worker in this Diocese and asked the Council for advice on the securing of another worker. It was felt by all that another worker would be of great benefit to the Diocese, and it was sug¬ gested that the Bishop contact Miss Jessie Hunter in regard to this position.
A communication was read by the Bishop from the New York Bible and Common Prayer Book Society and, in appreciation for the number of Prayer Books, etc., supplied to the missions of this Diocese, The Reverend Father Langendorff moved that a grant of $50 be made. This was passed by the Council and the Secretary requested to issue a voucher for this amount.
There followed the many departmental reports.
Department of Missions:
(1) The revised budget of Missionary Funds.
Department of Christian Education:
(1) Question of another U.T.O. worker.
(2) The Archdeacon spoke on the splendid success of the Howe Summer Conference, a fine attendance in spite of the war conditions, and the value received from the conference.
(3) Father Kappes told of the Annual Diocesan Youth Conference to be held in South Bend, November 6 and 7, with Holy Trinity as host parish.
Department of Publicity:
(1) Father Murphy opened discussion and suggestions for the keeping up to date of the mailing lists for the mailing of “The Pastoral Staff.”
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Department of Field:
(1) Father Copeland called attention of the Council to the need for increased missionary giving and to a program that called for three deanery meetings of the Vestries and Parishes concerned; which meetings are to be held in Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Ham¬ mond on October 19, 2 0, and 21, respectively.
The program will include addresses by the Bishop of the Diocese and Father Barry of St. Luke’s Church, Evanston, Illinois.
A dinner will be served the men who represent the various Vestries.
The hour of these meetings is to be from 6:3 0 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
(2) This whole program was adopted by the Council with great and anticipated enthusiasm.
(3) An additional amount of $200 was voted the Department of Field: an increase of this Department from $250 to $450.
Forward in Service:
( 1 ) Remarks were made by Father Langendorff on the work of the Forward in Service, and discussion followed on a Quiet Day for the Clergy, possibly just before Lent.
A meeting of the Bishop and Council was held on January 19, 194 4, a portion of which was held at the Pro-Cathedral parish in Mishawaka and then at the home of the Bishop.
Before adjournment to the Bishop’s House, three important matters were under discussion, namely, (1) extended help in some form to St. John’s parish in Goshen for an installation of a new heating system in their plant. Upon recommendation of the Standing Com¬ mittee, it was unanimously voted that, because the parish had raised $6 00, a loan of $6 00 for six months without interest be made from the missionary budget.
(2) Upon the request of the Archdeacon, who is Chairman of the Army and Navy Commission of the Diocese, it was voted that an offering be taken throughout the Diocese early in March for the Commission. The motion was made by Dean Groton and unanimously passed.
(3) It was brought to the attention of the Council that the Stand¬ ing Committee had passed a Resolution and mailed out letters to the clergy requesting that a special fund of not less than $1,0 00 be raised throughout the Diocese to be given to the Bishop in view of his recent critical illness and the doctor’s advice for additional rest, to be used at his discretion. Such an offering is to be known as a thank offering and must be raised within two weeks.
The Council then adjourned to the home of Bishop Gray, who at the moment was recuperating from a recent critical illness, and here the first matter of business was to select the Archdeacon as the pre¬ siding officer in the absence of the Bishop.
The Bishop presented several matters of importance for the con¬ sideration of the Council. First, the conflict between the Diocesan Advent Offering and the newly organized Men’s Offering of the whole church. There could not be action taken as to the possibility of changing the date for the Diocesan Offering, because this is a concern of the Diocesan Council, but it was suggested by the Arch¬ deacon that a Sunday just before the Diocesan Council be chosen as the Sunday for the Diocesan Offering and that the whole matter be referred to the Committee on Constitution and Canons.
Then the Bishop spoke about our expectancy to the National Church, and at this moment the Council heard a most encouraging
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report from the Reverend Don Copeland, Chairman of the Field De¬ partment. It was suggested by Father Langendorff that we promise New York $4,5 0 0 for the year 19 44, but moved by Father Murphy that we accept what they have asked and overpay if we can. The expectancy as asked from New York and accepted by the Bishop and Council is $4,207, of which $1,800 is an estimated amount for the Children’s Lenten Mite Box Offering. The motion of Father Murphy was unanimously passed.
Next, the Bishop referred to the Missionary Budget of the Diocese and again hoped for the day when another priest might be secured for the Calumet district and another priest to do rural work through¬ out the Diocese. The whole picture of the missionary work of the Diocese and the Missionary Budget was referred for complete study and recommendation by the Department of Missions.
At this time the Bishop spoke to the Council about the aid given from the Diocese to the Reverend Edwin E. Smith and asked approval for the grant of $15 which has been sent for the last several months. The Bishop urged also that this amount be increased, and several suggestions were made from the members of the Council. Finally, Father Wheatley moved that the Bishop be authorized to assist Father Smith up to $25 a month, as the need might arise, and this was unanimously passed.
A matter of great importance was the need by the Bishop for additional secretarial time and funds for this purpose. It was unan¬ imously passed that $300 be allowed in the Diocesan Budget to meet this need.
The reading by the Bishop of the Diocesan Financial Report as sent by Major Haberly, who was not able to be present, followed, with remarks by the Bishop.
Next, the Bishop brought to the attention of the Council the diffi¬ culties encountered at Indiana Harbor, the pending legal action with the Iron and Supply Company, and the fact that Indiana Harbor had now been placed under the charge of the Reverend Peter Lang¬ endorff. Father Langendorff had been able to make a very remark¬ able settlement of this legal controversy in the amount of $7 5, and the Bishop asked the approval of the Council for this expenditure. It was moved by Father Lewis and unanimously passed.
Certain amendments to the Constitution were referred to the Com¬ mittee on Canons for the next Diocesan Council. At this moment a Resolution was read by the Reverend Father Lewis: “WHEREAS, that in recognition of the seriousness of the illness that our Bishop has passed through and as an expression of the great love and af¬ fection held for him by his clergy and by his people, BE IT RE¬ SOLVED that in the necessity of his having to go away to take a rest, upon the advice of his physician, we pledge ourselves to whole¬ hearted cooperation to carry on the life of the Church in the Diocese of Northern Indiana.”
The Bishop thanked the Council for this expression of sympathy, and the meeting was adjourned to the Pro-Cathedral Parish Guild Hall, where dinner was served by the ladies of the parish.
A meeting of the Bishop and Council was held on Wednesday. April 19, 19 44, at the home of Bishop Gray. There were fourteen members of the Council present.
A discussion took place as to the Diocesan Advent Offering, with the result that the offering be taken as usual in the year 19 44 and that $300.00 be put into the Budget of 1945 and the Special Offering discontinued. This was moved by The Reverend Peter Langendorff.
Mr. Fred N. Smith presented the Missionary Treasurer’s Report
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for the year 19 43, which was accepted and referred to the Diocesan Council in May.
Major James H. Haberly presented the Diocesan Treasurer’s Re¬ port for the year 19 43, which was accepted and referred to the Diocesan Council in May.
Father Wheatley, by recommendation, moved that any unused portion of the annual amount in the Budget for the upkeep of the Bishop’s House be held in escrow for repairs urgently needed after the war.
There followed the departmental meetings.
At the concluding session of the combined group, the Diocesan Budget, the Department of Missions Budget, and the Budget of the Bishop and Council Departments were all accepted and held over for the Diocesan Council in May.
An immediate grant of $1,0 0 0 was voted to the Holy Trinity Hun- G. Kappes is rector, and $5 00 put into the Department of Missions Budget for this same Building Fund for the year 194 5. It was unan¬ imously and urgently requested that every possible aid and support be given from the whole Diocese to the desperate need of this priest and of his people for a new building in which to worship and to carry on their work.
It was moved by The Reverend Peter Langendorff that $20 0 be an immediate grant to the Bishop for Theological Education purposes.
Two new items were placed into the Diocesan Expense Budget for the year 19 4 5, namely, a Theological Fund of $3 00 and a Fund for the Bishop and Deputies to General Convention of $4 50.
The Bishop made it clear that all budgets are presented and ap¬ proved by the Bishop and Council, subject to the approval of the Diocesan Council and to revision by the Bishop and Council as changes become necessary.
An organization meeting of the Bishop and Council was held on Wednesday, May 3, 19 4 4, immediately following the meeting of the Forty-Sixth Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
Respectfully submitted,
ERLAND L. GROTON, Secretary
REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS
The Department of Missions of the Diocese of Northern Indiana held a meeting at St. James’ Church, South Bend, at 10 a.m. on the morning of April 28, 19 4 3.
The changes requested by the Bishop at the general meeting of 1943 through correspondence were discussed and approved; and they were later approved by both the Bishop and Council and the Diocesan Council. These changes include a decrease of $75 to the Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission and the adding of this amount to the Calumet Missions under the Rev. Dom Paul Severance; an additional sum of $150 to the Rev. Dom Paul Severance from diocesan funds and an expectancy of $1,5 00 from the Children’s Lenten Mite Box Offering.
The Bishop hoped for an early reorganization of the missionary work of the Diocese.
It was noted that Mr. Glenn Sawyer has been on the Bishop and Council and as a member of the Department of Missions since its inception.
The budget for 19 44 was adopted and presented to the Bishop and Council for approval.
A second meeting of the Department of Missions was held on
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
Wednesday, September 2 2, at St. James’ parish in South Bend.
The Bishop of the Diocese presided at the meeting and presented the whole missionary picture of the Diocese, saying that missionary stipends had to be increased. A revised budget was adopted, and, on the afternoon of the same day, unanimously adopted by the Bishop and Council.
Of great interest was the new work anticipated and hoped for at Culver Military School and tied up with the priest who may be called for the rectorship of Plymouth. A grant of $450 was made for this work at Culver.
Also of interest was work to be done by Fr. Langendorff at St. Alban’s, Indiana Harbor, and an additional grant of $50 was made to the existing fund of $25 0 in the budget for work at Indiana Harbor.
It was especially fine to understand the spirit of self-sacrifice made by the Rev. Fr. Kappes when he refused an increase of such as would give him a total stipend of $2,000, and instead, accepted an increase of $3 00 for a total stipend of $1,8 00 for his work at the Holy Trinity Mission in South Bend. Other increases were made, and the revised budget, for the comparison of figures, is herewith presented in detail:
Department of Missions Budget
Revised
Effective October 1, 1943
Budget Increase
A. From National Funds:
1. Trinity Church, South Bend _ $ 900.00
2. St. Augustine’s, Gary; St. Stephen’s, Ho¬ bart; St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso _ 63 4.00
3. U.T.O. Worker _ 1200.00
$2734.00
B. From Diocesan Funds:
1. Industrial Defense Area _ $ 362.62
2. Huntington _ 400.00 $200.00
3. Delphi _ 100.00
4. Gas City _ 150.00 100.00
5. Hartford City _ 150.00 100.00
6. St. John’s, Bristol _ 5 0 0.00 300.00
7. St. Alban’s, Indiana Harbor _ 3 00.00 50.00
8. Hobart, Valparaiso, Gary _ 350.00
9. Secretary, Department of Missions _ 100.00 25.00
10. Pensions _ 439.38 114.38
11. New Work at Culver _ 450.00 450.00
12. Trinity Hungarian, South Bend _ 300.00 300.00
13. Treasurer’s Bond _ 5.00
14. Auditing _ 20.00
15. Postage, Stationery, Con. _ 35.00
16. National Church _ 1700.00
17. Mite Box Offering _ 1500.00
$6860.00
- $9594.00
The rector of Goshen, the Rev. Fr. Patterson, who also has under his direction the work at Bristol, requested a grant of $75 for repairs on the church property. This grant was allowed.
Fr. Wheatley moved the acceptance of the Revised Budget, and in
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the afternoon session of the Bishop and Council, it was unanimously approved.
A report on the work of the Department of Christian Social Rela¬ tions was made by Mrs. Lawrence Ferguson, and that portion of the report which had to do with those serving in the armed forces was held over and referred to the Army and Navy Commission of the Diocese. It was moved and seconded that copies of the report be printed and sent to each of the clergy in the Diocese.
An insight into the industrial defense area at Kingsford Heights was made by the Rev. Fr. Childs with the thought that nothing could be done there at this time, but that some amount remain in the budget for this purpose.
A meeting of the Department of Missions was held on the morning of April 19, 19 44, at the Bishop’s House, Mishawaka, Indiana.
The Budget for the year 194 5 was formed and presented to the combined session of the Bishop and Council. It was approved and held over for the Diocesan Council in May.
An immediate grant of $1,0 00 was voted to the Holy Trinity Hun¬ garian Building Fund, South Bend, of which The Reverend Harold G. Kappes is rector, and $5 00 put into the Department of Missions Budget for this same Building Fund for the year 1945. It was unan¬ imously and urgently requested that every possible aid and support be given from the whole Diocese to the desperate need of this priest and of his pople for a new building in which to worship and to carry on their work.
Added to the Budget of the Department of Missions for the year 19 4 5 was a sum of $300 for additional secretarial work for the Bishop.
Respectfully submitted,
ERLAND L. GROTON Secretary
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO THE FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE
The Finance Committee begs to report:
On account of restrictions on travel and rationing of gasoline, no meeting of this committee was held until the meeting of the Bishop and Council on April 19th. At this meeting the requests from all departments were presented and the Diocesan Expense Budget was compiled and presented to the Bishop and Council for their approval.
Members present of the Bishop and Council gave same their con¬ sideration and approval.
We herewith present to you copies of the approved budgets for the year 19 45, for your consideration and move that they be adopted by this Council, subject to revision by the Bishop and Council as changes become necessary.
Respectfully submitted,
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
Seth F. Green, Chairman
May 3rd, 1944
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REPORT OF THE FIELD DEPARTMENT
The Field Department begs to report: A meeting was held Septem¬ ber 9th in South Bend, at which time plans were laid for the pro¬ motional and educational work of the Fall. A second meeting of the department was held in Cleveland in October. The department co¬ operated with the Women’s Auxiliary Deanery meetings in the matter of speakers and arranged for the Bishop’s Vestry Dinners held in each Deanery. The department sponsored the October issue of The Pastoral Staff, as an organ of promotion and education for the Every Member Canvass. Three Bishop’s Vestry Dinners were held, as follows:
Ft. Wayne October 19th 2 6 present
South Bend October 2 0th 3 2 present
Hammond October 21st 3 4 present
Twenty parishes and missions were represented at these meetings. Brief addresses were given by Father Langendorff on ‘“Forward In Service” and Archdeacon Wheatley on the “Work of the Diocese.” The principle address of each evening was given by The Reverend Frederick L. Barry, D.D., Rector of St. Luke’s, Evanston. After a greeting by our Bishop, the missionary askings for 19 4 4 were pre¬ sented and a ten-minute recess given for vestry consultation. Fol¬ lowing that, a roll of the parishes was called and the intention of each vestry given on its determination to meet the quota.
Mr. Edgar Lehman represented the department at a Provincial meeting on promotion, held in Chicago in the Spring.
The department issued a series of letters to the clergy of the Dio¬ cese on the Every Member Canvass and provided canvass literature in all cases where it was requested.
The department is glad to state that the reports for missionary expectancies for 19 44 have been received and that these come to the record sum of $7,750.00. Attached to this report is a detailed list of these expectancies and a statement of the Field Department expenses.
Respectfully submitted,
DON H. COPELAND
Chairman
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Missions Expectancies for 1944 As Reported January 19, 1944
Fort Wayne, Trinity _ $2,000.00
Howe, St. Mark’s _ 50.00
Marion, Gethsemane _ 39 0.00
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s _ 225.00
Logansport, Trinity _ 25.00
Peru, Trinity _ 7 5.00
Gas City, St. Paul’s _ 3 7.00
Kendallville, Trinity _ 5.00
Huntington, Christ _ 5.0 0
South Bend, St. James’ _ 1,200.00
South Bend, Trinity _ 250.00
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s _ 600.00
Elkhart, St. John’s _ 650.00
Goshen, St. James’ _ 213.00
Plymouth, St. Thomas’ _ 145.00
Bristol, St. John’s _ 20.00
Wawasee, All Saints’ _ 10.00
Gary, St. Augustine’s _ 25.00
Hammond, St. Paul’s _ 600.00
East Chicago, Good Shepherd _ 10 0.00
Hobart, St. Stephen’s _ 2 5.00
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s _ 15.00
LaPorte, St. Paul’s _ 225.00
Michigan City, Trinity _ 840.00
Indiana Harbor, St. Alban’s _ 20.00
Gary, Christ _ 0.00
Delphi, St. Mary’s _ 0.00
Hartford City, St. Luke’s _ 0.00
$7,750.00
Field Department Expenses
Account Rendered, Oct. 2 7, 19 4 3
To — Hotel Keenan, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Dinners Oct. 19, 1943 _ $41.00
To — Oliver Hotel, South Bend, Ind., Dinners Oct. 20, 1943 _ 5 0.50
To — LaSalle Hotel, Hammond, Ind., Dinners Oct. 21, 1943 _ 5 7.60
To — The Ven. J. McNeal Wheatley, Travel Expenses _ 13.69
To — The Rev. Peter Langendorff, Travel Expenses _ 7.7 9
To — St. James’ Church, South Bend, Ind.,
Rebate on Field Department Long Distance Telephone Calls 6.15
To — Western Union, Telegrams _ 11.3 7
To — The Rev. Don H. Copeland, Advanced for Postage _ 10.55
Advanced for Secretarial Services _ 7.15
(Receipt enclosed)
Advanced for Secretarial Services (cash) _ 1.20
Advanced for Secretarial Services (cash) _ 2.00
$21.20
Rec’d by D. H. C. (Postage Check) _ 10.00
Balance due _ $11.20
To — A-l Advertising Service, 190 Letters _ 3.9 0
To — The Journal Publishing Company,
October Issue “The Pastoral Staff” _ $104.56
DON H. COPELAND, Chairman
40
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Department of Christian Education exceedingly regrets that misfortune and resultant lack of action must be the chief concern of this report. Early in the year 19 4 3 extensive plans were in the process of preparation for the creation of a Diocesan coordinated system, progressive and active, for Christian Education. This plan was definitely in the making and resulted in many conferences be¬ tween the Chairman of the Department, Department heads and par¬ ticularly with the then, Department Advisor, Miss Marie Turley. Many Diocesan systems were considered and carefully studied; how¬ ever, these plans tragically died in the making. Miss Turley was called to her home in Texas by the serious illness of her mother. This condition eventually resulted in the resignation of Miss Turley. It was undoubtedly unfortunate that the success of the plan depended upon extensive field work by Miss Turley but due to her withdrawal plus the fact that she has not been replaced, there has been no further activity to report. The Committees of the Department being considered in the nature of Sub-Department, will report individually of their activities.
Respectfully submitted,
J. McNEAL WHEATLEY Chairman
HOWE SUMMER CONFERENCE
The Howe Conference in 1943 was held at Howe Military School, Howe, Indiana, June 20th to 25th. Although the Conference was approached in fear and trembling because of the many obstacles that confronted us in preparation of the details such as governmental food restrictions, and transportation, our young men at war and youth, both male and female engaged in war activities, God blessed us singu¬ larly. The report of the Treasurer and Business Manager of the Conference, Major F. M. Little, will reveal the financial success of the Conference, as well as the total number in attendance.
The program for the Conference was planned: First, for spiritual development, and second, on a basis of economy, the officers and faculty being composed primarily of home talent. The officers were as follows: President and Chaplain, The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D.D., S.T.D.; Chairman and Dean of Men, The Ven. J. McNeal Wheatley; Business Manager, Major F. M. Little; Dean of Women, Mrs. Paul Kerr; Recreation, Mr. Gail C. Brittain; Campus Host, Col. Burrett B. Bouton; Campus Hostess, Mrs. Walter Crandall; Confer¬ ence Nurse, Mrs. Richard Taylor; Editor of the Conference Daily, The Rev. Richard Taylor; Book Shop, Mrs. Wm. Stute, and Secretary, Miss Josephine Freigy. The faculty was as follows: The Rev. D. A. McGregor, Ph.D.; The Rev. Peter Langendorff; The Rev. H. G. Kap- pes; The Rev. G. H. Lewis; The Rev. E. L. Groton; The Rev. R. J. Murphy; The Rev. R. D. Taylor; The Rev. S. H. Elliott; The Rev. R. G. Flagg; Mrs. Clarence Swick, and two Sisters of the Convent of the Transfiguration.
It was a great joy for us all to leave the Conference with the con¬ viction that in our ten years of experience, the past one marking the tenth year, there has never been one that developed more spiritual strength. We missed greatly one of the staunch supporters of the Conference for the past several years who had contributed much to the fellowship and to lasting joyous memories, The Very Rev. Russell R. Ingersoll. We had grown quite accustomed to his presence with
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us and missed his encouraging words and his gracious, winsome smile. “May he rest in peace and may light perpetual shine upon him.”
The plans for the 1944 Conference are well in hand and with the close cooperation of Parishes and Missions of this Diocese, we look forward to the 19 44 Conference being truly worthwhile and helpful to our entire Diocesan family.
Respectfully submitted,
J. McNEAL WHEATLEY Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHURCH SCHOOL WORK
1943 - 1944
Department of Religious Education
Your chairman of the Committee on Church School Work submits the following report to the 4 6th Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana:
Your committee sponsored the Lenten Mite Box Offering of the Diocese, and due to war-time conditions, found that it was impossible to arrange the usual deanery services. On the fourth Sunday after Easter, May 2 3, the annual diocesan service was held at the Pro- Cathedral Parish in Mishawaka. A total of $1,809.52 was contrib¬ uted by the several parishes of the Diocese, and St. Paul’s Pro-Cathe¬ dral Church School was awarded the Diocesan Banner; Trinity Church, Fort Wayne, and Trinity Church, Michigan City, were awarded their respective deanery banners.
Respectfully submitted,
LEO K. D. PATTERSON, Chairman
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON YOUTH WORK
Department of Christian Education
The Committee on Youth Work in the Diocese of Northern Indiana, in conjunction with the Department of Christian Education, submits its Annual Report to the 4 6th Council.
THE HOWE CONFERENCE. One course, “Youth Charts a Way of Life,” was given to thirty-three young people registered at the Conference. The course aimed primarily in assisting young people to find the Christian Way of Living.
THE ANNUAL COUNCIL. Nine congregations sent sixty-five delegates to the Annual Council, held in November at Saint James’ Church, South Bend. The young people of the Magyar Mission were official hosts. The Rev. Russell Flagg was the conference leader, and he based his material on a fundamenaal Rule of Life, “Receiving Holy Communion with Purpose.”
THE DIOCESAN PROJECT. The executive board of our Diocesan Young Churchmen met with the Bishop in November, and accepted the goal of raising $300.00 for the training of young men for the priesthood.
THE DEANERY MEETINGS. The South Bend Deanery has con¬ tinued its regular meetings every month, despite the restrictions on traveling. These gatherings still maintain a high level of sound churchmanship, fellowship and service.
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD G. KAPPES Chairman
42
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
REPORT OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF CHRISTIAN SOCIAL RELATIONS
1943
The Department of Christian Social Relations submits its report to the 4 6th Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana.
Your Secretary and Dean of the St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral Parish, the Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, has written a report for the “Pastoral Staff’’ of a recent conference on Christian Religious Educa¬ tion held at the DeKoven Foundation in Racine, Wisconsin. Also in attendance at this Provincial Conference, from the Diocese of North¬ ern Indiana, was the Reverend Russell G. Flagg, Rector of Trinity Parish, Michigan City, Indiana.
The Reverend Leo K. D. Patterson, a member of this department, has continued his work in the Juvenile Court of Elkhart County as advisor on Probation Cases, under the jurisdiction of that court.
Every parish priest is greatly concerned, in these days of war, with the great problem of child delinquency, and your department seeks to serve the Church in promoting Christian social action as based upon the fundamentals involved in promoting the faith.
Respectfully submitted,
ERLAND L. GROTON, Secretary For the Department of Christian Social Relations
REPORT, “FORWARD IN SERVICE”
1. We held a Quiet Day on Monday before Ash Wednesday. 19 4 3, in St. James’ Chapel, South Bend. Fr. Frederick Barry, Rector of St. Luke’s, Evanston, delivered the Meditations.
2. At Howe Conference, June, 19 4 3, your chairman delivered a five-day course of lectures for the adult group on the current Plan- Program of the Presiding Bishop: “The Church and Social Service.”
3. Your chairman spoke on the same Plan-Program before the District Auxiliaries and the Vestries, during October, 1943, at meet¬ ings held at Fort Wayne, South Bend, and Hammond. Our program was closely linked to the program of our Diocesan Field Department.
4. Your chairman attended the Conference of “Forward in Service Chairmen” of the Province of the Midwest, held at St. Luke’s Parish House, Evanston, Illinois, on January 31-February 1, 19 44. Dr. Averill Mason of our Church Missions House, led the Conference.
5. A Quiet Day was held for our diocesan clergy on Monday, Febru¬ ary 28, in St. James’ Church, South Bend. Father Paul Severance, O.S.B., gave the Meditations.
6. Father Harold G. Kappes, your Secretary, is mailing cards and literature to the clergy from time to time.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER LANGENDORFF, chairman
HAROLD G. KAPPES, secretary
REPORT OF THE
BOARD OF EXAMINING CHAPLAINS
Your committee has at this time three candidates, all to be exam¬ ined for the Diaconate. They are:
1. Mr. Bruce Mosier, of Bristol, prepared by Father Patterson, of Goshen.
2. G. Colyer Brittain. Nashotah House.
3. Brother Edward, O.H.C., also at Nashotah House.
Examinations were planned for early spring of this year, but were
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postponed on account of our Bishop’s illness. We expect to examine all three candidates some time in April, the 23 being the day tenta¬ tively set.
Respectfully submitted,
PETER LANGENDORFF, chairman
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLICITY
The outstanding duty and accomplishment of your Department of Publicity has been the publication of “The Pastoral Staff.” All news to the national church papers has been furnished through the office of the Bishop and of the Secretary of the Diocese.
Your department asks for a continuance of its grant in amount sufficient for the publication of “The Pastoral Staff.”
Respectfully submitted,
ROBERT J. MURPHY,
Chairman
REPORT ON THE CHURCH PENSION FUND
Your chairman reports to the 4 6th Annual Council of the Diocese of Northern Indiana that the status of the Church Pension Fund is exceedingly good.
There are no unpaid assessments in the Diocese of Northern Indi¬ ana for the year 19 4 3. There are four clergymen serving in the Diocese and two in the armed forces, whose assessment schedules are not complete through December 31, 19 4 3.
Assessment payments to the Church Pension Fund must be made regularly and faithfully for the good of the Diocese and of every clergyman in the Diocese.
Respectfully submitted,
EDGAR LEHMAN
For the Church Pension Fund
44
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
CHILDREN’S LENTEN MITE BOX OFFERING — 1944
South Bend Deanery
MISHAWAKA _ $ 235.50
ELKHART _ 224.46
SOUTH BEND, Holy Trinity _ _ 19 0.12
SOUTH BEND, St. James’ _ 122.81
BRISTOL _ 17.52
GOSHEN _ 17.50
PLYMOUTH _ 14.10
HOWE MILITARY SCHOOL _ 31.65
HOWE, St. Mark’s _ 30.85
$ 884.51
Calumet Deanery
MICHIGAN CITY _ $ 216.24
HAMMOND _ 70.32
LA PORTE _ _ 66.85
EAST CHICAGO, Good Shepherd _ 15.22
HOBART _ 19.50
GARY, St. Augustine’s _ 7.74
GARY, Christ Church _ 00.00
395.87
Fort Wayne Deanery
FORT WAYNE _ $ 454.23
MARION _ 103.03
KOKOMO ____ _ 59.33
PERU _ 40.00
LOGANSPORT _ 18.30
GAS CITY _
$ 674.89
TOTAL— Collected to Date _ $1955.27
REPORT OF THE DIOCESAN ARMY AND NAVY COMMISSION
This committee is composed of the following: The Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, chairman; The Very Rev. Erland L. Groton; The Rev. Don H. Copeland; Major Frank M. Little, treasurer; Col. Burrett B. Bouton; Major James H. Haberly; Honorary Member, The Rev. Sydney Croft. This committee, while not officially a part of the Bishop and Council, is at least a cooperating agency and comes under their jurisdiction. The chief function of the committee during the past year was the cooperation extended to the National Army and Navy Commission in the promotion of a Diocesan Offering. The treasurer of the Commission will submit a separate report, indicating the success of this offering, which funds he transmitted to the National Headquarters of the Commission.
It is to be regretted that transportation problems and the problems of finding suitable dates for meetings of the Commission have pre¬ vented extensive activities. Through the office of the chairman, however, we intend to promote the National Offering for the Army and Navy Commission, approved by the General Convention of 1943, and whatever other activities suggested to the Committee to support and to develop, and, if possible, further activities on our own part.
Respectfully submitted,
J. McNEAL WHEATLEY, Chairman Diocesan Army and Navy Committee Diocese of Northern Indiana
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
45
REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE ARMY AND NAVY COMMISSION FOR REMITTANCE RECEIVED TO AUGUST 1, 1944
Received to July 15, 1944:
St. Paul’s, LaPorte .
St. James, South Bend .
Trinity, Michigan City .
St. Paul’s, Mishawaka .
Trinity, Fort Wayne .
Howe Summer Conference
Christ Church, Gary .
St. Paul’s, Hammond .
St. John’s, Elkhart .
$764.86
Respectfully submitted,
F. M. LITTLE, Treasurer
$ 49.75 145.59 90.63 150.29 220.00 17.19 33.09 22.35 34.97
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE
Upon motion, seconded and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Diocese of Northern Indiana that all acts of The First National Bank of Mishawaka, as trustee, as reported to this Board of Trustees in the report of said bank as trustee, presented to this meeting be and and the same are hereby in all things ratified and approved; and be it further
RESOLVED that all purchases and sales of securities made by said bank as trustee, as reported by it to this meeting, are hereby in all things approved; and be it further
RESOLVED that said The First National Bank of Mishawaka, as trustees, is hereby authorized and directed that any premiums which might have been paid in the purchase of securities should not be amortized or charged off; and be it further
RESOLVED that said The First National Bank of Mishawaka, as trustee, is hereby authorized and empowered to hold and retain in the Trust Accounts of the Diocese of Northern Indiana all assets, securities and property shown by its reports submitted at this meeting to be held by said bank as trustee; and said trustee is authorized and empowered to hold and retain said assets, securities and property until such time as it may appear to said bank as trustee to be advis¬ able to sell or dispose of the same or any part or portion thereof, or until said trustee is authorized and directed by this Board to sell or dispose of any part of said assets, securities or property.
FRED N. SMITH JAMES H. HABERLY +CAMPBELL GRAY CHARLES M. RICHARDSON H. N. McCANN GILBERT A. ELLIOTT
I, GILBERT A. ELLIOTT, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, hereby certify that the above is a true copy from the Minutes of a meeting of said Board of Trustees held April 19, 19 44, at which a quorum was present; and that same is a true copy of the whole of said resolution and that said resolu¬ tion is still in force.
GILBERT A. ELLIOTT. Secretary Dated: April 19, 19 44 [SEAL]
46
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
The First National Bank of Mishawaka, Ind. January 1, 1943 to Trustee for Diocese of Northern Indiana December 31, 19 43
December 31, 1942 Balance on Hand _ $291.25
Receipts:
January 2, 1943 Int., Great Northern Ry. _ $100.00
2 Int., C.C.C. & St. L. R.R _ 4 5.00
2 Int., Canadian Pacific Ry. _ 60.00
2 Int., Grand Trunk Ry. _ 140.00
2 Int., Term. R.R. Assoc, of St. L._ 219.44
15 Int., City of New York _ 13.75
16 Div., Montgomery Ward & Co _ 4.50
3 0 Int., Central Maine Power _ 17.50
30 Int., Ohio Public Service Co. _ 60.00
30 Int., Central Vermont Pub. Serv._ 17.50
30 Int., Northern States Power _ 70.00
March 1 Int., Community Public Serv. Co._ 6 0.00
15 Div., Towne Sec. Corp. _ 18.00
16 Int., Cal. & So. Ohio Elec _ 16.25
16 Int., U. S. Treasury _ 4.32
April 1 Int., Canada Southern Ry. _ 25.00
13 Bond called — Cumberland Co.
P. & L. Co. _ 1052.50
13 Int., Cumberland Co. Power & Lt. 9.14
15 Div., Montgomery Ward & Co. _ 4.50
3 0 Int., U. S. Treasury, Series G _ 12.50
May 1 Int., H. O. L. C. _ 4.50
24 Div., Towne Security Corp. _ 18.00
June 1 Int., H. O. L. C. _ 3.00
1 Int., Piedmont & Northern _ 56.25
July 1 Int., Great Northern Ry. _ 100.00
1 Int., C.C.C. & St. Louis _ 4 5.00
1 Int., Canadian Pacific Ry. _ 60.00
1 Int., Grand Trunk Western _ 140.00
1 Int., Term. R.R. Ass’n of St. L _ 219.31
14 Int., City of New York _ 13.75
15 Div., Montgomery Ward & Co. _ 4.50
August 2 Int., Central Maine Power _ 17.50
2 Int., Central Vermont Power _ 17.50
2 Int., Ohio Public Service Co. _ 60.00
2 Int., Northern States Power Co _ 70.00
31 Int., Cal. & So. Ohio Elec. _ 16.25
31 Int., Community Pub. Serv. Co. __ 60.00
Sept’ber 14 Int., U. S. Treasury _ 4.29
October 1 Int., Canada Southern - 2 5.00
5 Int., U. S. Treasury _ 12.50
9 Div., Towne Sec. Corp. _ 21.00
15 Div., Montgomery Ward & Co. _ 4.50
21 Int., H. O. L. C. _ 4.50
Nov’ber 1 Int., U. S. Treasury _ 12.50
Dec’ber 1 Int., Piedmont & Northern _ 5 6.25
1 Int., H. O. L. C. _ 3.00 2,999.00
$3,290.25
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
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Disbursements :
January 11, 1934 Jas. H. Haberly, Treas. _ $594.34
Febr’y 10 do - 183.25
March 10 do - 60.00
24 First Insurance Agency, Inc. _ 44.65
April 12, 19 43 Jas. H. Haberly, Treas. _ $ 18.82
16 Purchased Series G. War Bonds _ 10 0 0.00
May 10 Jas. H. Haberly, Treas. _ 3 0.64
June 10 do _ 77.25
16 Service Charges, 12-10-42 to
6-10-43 _ 54.83
July 10 Jas. H. Haberly, Treas. _ 5 09.48
August 11 do _ 18 3.25
Sep’ber 10 do _ 7 6.25
Oct’ber 9 do _ 41.79
Nov’ber 9 do _ 30.00
Dec’ber 10 do _ 71.75
3 0 Service Charges 6-10-43 to
12-22-43 _ 48.37 3,024.77
Dec’ber 31 Balance on hand _ 265.48
$3,290.25
BONDS HELD BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, TRUSTEE FOR THE DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
AS OF DECEMBER 31. 1943
|
January |
& July |
Rate |
Due |
Ann. Int. |
|
$13,000 |
Terminal RR Ass’n of St. Louis__ (Int. due 15th of Month) |
-3%% |
1974 |
$438.75 |
|
7,000 |
Grand Trunk Western Ry. Co. |
4% |
1950 |
280.00 |
|
3,000 |
Canadian Pacific Ry. Co. |
_ 4% |
Perp. |
120.00 |
|
2,000 |
Cleve., Cin., Chi. & St. Louis |
4 V2 % |
1977 |
90.00 |
|
4,000 |
Great Northern Railway Co. |
5% |
1975 |
200.00 |
|
1,0 00 New York City Serial (Int. due 15th of Month) February & August |
_2%% |
1966 |
27.50 |
|
|
$ 2,000 |
Ohio Public Service Co. |
_ 4% |
1962 |
80.00 |
|
1,000 |
do |
_ 4% |
1962 |
40.00 |
|
1,000 |
Central Maine Power Co. |
-3 V2 % |
1966 |
35.0b |
|
1,000 |
Central Vermont Public Service _ |
-3 V2 % |
1966 |
35.00 |
|
4,000 Northern States Power Co. March & September |
3 V2 % |
1967 |
140.00 |
|
|
$ 3,000 1,000 |
Community Public Service Columbus & Southern Ohio |
4% |
1964 |
120.00 |
|
Electric Co. |
-314% |
1970 |
32.50 |
|
|
300 |
U. S. Treasury (Int. due 15th of Month) |
-2 78% |
60/55 |
8.62 |
|
4,500 |
Chatelaine Tower Apts. (In default) |
- 6 V2 % |
1937 |
— |
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
April & October
$ 1,000 Canada Southern Railway Co. _ 5% 1962 50.00
1,000 U. S. War Bonds, Series G _ 2 xk % 1955 25.00
3,8 0 0 Vreeland Hotel Bldg. _ 6% 1933
(In default)
May & November
$ 1,000 U. S. War Bonds, Series G _ 2 V2 % 1953 25.00
300 Home Owners Loan Corporation _ 3% 1952 9.00
June & December
$ 400 Home Owners Loan Corporation _ 1V2% 45/47 6.00
3,000 Piedmont & Northern Ry. _ 3%% 19 6 6 112.50
9 Sh. Montgomery Ward & Co. common stock 18.00
(Received in 1943)
10 Sh. Towne Securities Corporation _ 57.00
(Received in 19 43)
16 Sh. 218 Franklin St. Bldg. _ 0.00
TOTAL $1,949.87
The First National Bank of Mishawaka, Ind. December 31, 194 2 to Trustee for Memorial Fund, Women’s Auxiliary December 31, 19 43
December 31, 1942 Balance on hand _ $18 7.02
Receipts :
Jan. 2, 19 43 Gift, Mrs. Fritz, Treas. _ $ 3.00
March 16 Interest, U. S. Treasury _ 2 5.00
16 do _ 1.50
16 do _ 5.00
May 1 Interest, H. O. L. C _ 3.75
June 14 Interest, U. S. Treasury _ 4.11
2 9 Gift, Mrs. Fritz (Clara Edgerton
Estate) _ 57.71
Sept. 14 Interest, U. S. Treasury _ 5.00
14 do _ 1.50
14 do _ 25.00
30 do _ 1.25
Oct. 21 Interest, H. O. L. C. _ 3.75
Dec. 11 Dividend, Towne Security Corp. __ 18.00* **
14 Gift, Mrs. Fritz (Edgerton Trust)- 8 8.40
15 Interest, U. S. Treasury _ 4.14 247.11
**This was credited to account in error. Correction
will be made at time of next remittance. $434.13
Disbursements:
Jan. 11 Mrs. Armida Fritz, Treas. _ $ 5.9 2
March 24 First Insurance Agency, Inc. _ 2.86
April 16 Bonds Purchased, Series G War _ 10 0.00
3 0 Mrs. Armida Fritz, Treas. _ 28.64
June 16 Service Charges, 12-10-4 2 to
6-10-43 _ 2.22
July 10 Mrs. Armida Fritz, Treas. _ 5.64
Oct. 9 Mrs. Armida Fritz, Treas. _ 32.75
Nov. 9 Mrs. Armida Fritz, Treas. _ 3.7 5
Dec. 20 Bonds Purchased, Series G Bond _ 200.00
Dec. 3 0 Service Charge, 6-10-4 3 to
12-22-43 _ 6.02 387.80
Dec. 31 Balance on hand _ 46.33
$434.13
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
49
BONDS HELD BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MISHAWAKA, TRUSTEE FOR MEMORIAL FUND, WOMEN’S AUXILIARY, DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
December 31, 1943
|
January and July |
Rate |
Due |
An. Int. |
|
$ 200.00 U. S. War Bonds, Series G__ March and September |
-2%% |
1955 |
$ 5.00 |
|
4 0 0.00 U. S. Treasury |
-2V2% |
67/72 |
10.00 |
|
2,000.00 U. S. Treasury |
-2V2% |
67/72 |
50.00 |
|
10 0.00 U. S. Treasury April and October |
3 |
55/51 |
3.00 |
|
100.00 U. S. War Bonds, Series G_ May and November |
-2 Vz % |
1955 |
2.50 |
|
250.00 Home Owner’s Loan Corp. _ June and December |
3 |
1952 |
7.50 |
|
3 00.00 U. S. Treasury |
-2%% |
1965 |
8.25 |
|
Total |
. $86.25 |
The First National Bank of Mishawaka, Ind. December 31, 194 2 to Trustee for Gordon Latta Memorial Fund December 31, 19 43
December 31, 1942 Balance on hand _ $204.79
Receipts
Jan. 2, 1943 Int., Can. Pacific Ry. _ $ 40.00
April 30 Int., Defense Bonds Series G _ 15.00
May 1 Int., H. O. L. C. _ 4.5 0
June 1 Int., Piedmont & Northern _ 18.75
July 1 Int., Canadian Pacific _ 4 0.00
Oct. 1 Int., U. S. Treasury _ 1.2 5
21 Int., H. O. L. C. _ 4.50
Nov. 1 Int., Series G Defense Bonds _ 15.00
Dec. 1 Int., Piedmont & Northern _ 18.75
15 Int., U. S. Treasury _ 1.00 158.75
$363.54
Disbursements
Jan. 11, 194 3 W. C. Latta, Treasurer _ $40.00
March 24 First Insurance Agency _ 3.48
April 16 Bond Purchased, Series G _ 100.00
May 10 W. C. Latta, Treas. _ 16.02
June 10 W. C. Latta, Treas. _ 18.75
16 Service Charges, 12-10-42
to 6-10-42 _ 4.16
July 10 W. C. Latta, Treas. _ 3 5.84
Oct. 9 W. C. Latta, Treas. _ 1.25
Nov. 9 W. C. Latta, Treas. _ 4.50
Dec. 10 W. C. Latta, Treas. _ 33.75
30 Service Charges, 6-10-4 3
to 12-22-43 _ 4.03 261.78
Dec. 31 Balance on hand _ 101.76
$363.54
50
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
BONDS HELD BY FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MISHAWAKA, INDIANA, TRUSTEE FOR GORDON LATTA MEMORIAL FUND
DECEMBER 31. 1943
|
January & July $2,000 Canadian Pacific Ry. Co. |
Rate 4% |
Due Ann. Int. Perp. $80.00 |
|
|
April & October 100.00 U. S. War Bonds, Series G |
- 2i/2% |
1955 |
2.50 |
|
May & November 300 Home Owners Loan Corporation 1,20 0 U.S. Savings Bond, Serial G |
_ 3 % 2V2 % |
1952 1953 |
9.00 30.00 |
|
June & December 1,000 Piedmont & Northern Ry. |
_ 3%% |
1966 |
37.50 |
Total _ $159.00
Diocese of Northern Indiana James H. Haberly, Treasurer, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
REPORT OF THE
TREASURER OF THE DIOCESE
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FOR YEAR BEGINNING JAN. 16, 1943; ENDING JAN. 15, 1944
Balance in Bank January 16. 1943 _ $ 750.20
Receipts :
From Assessments 1943 ($5766.02 less discount
$227.10) 5538.92
From Assessments Delinquent ($469.21 less
discount .04) _ 469.17
From Diocesan Offering- for Theological Education 2 23.97
Income from Securities and Bonds in Trust _ 1798.65
Special Assessment (Painting Bishop’s House) __ 6 6 2.92
Total Receipts _ $9443.83
Disbursements:
ACCOUNT BISHOP:
Salary, 1942 _ 5400.00
Travel Expense, 1943 _ 318.41
Stenographic Service _ 300.00
Stationery, Postage, Printing and Supplies _ 229.26
Barrett Law Assessments — Bishop’s House _ 20.64
Painting Bishop’s House _ 618.00
Insurance— Bishop’s House _ 75.00
Diocesan Secretary:
Salary
150.00
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
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Church Pension Fund:
Bishop Gray _ 4 72.50
Dean Groton _ 9.37
Misecellaneous Diocesan Expense:
Province of the Mid- West (1943) _ 89.61
General Convention _ 116.00
Printing Diocesan Journal _ 22 6.00
Supplies _ 53.68
Treasurer’s Miscellaneous Expense:
Clerical Work _ 150.00
Postage, Stationery, Printing, Bond _ 44.66
Audit _ 5.00
Total Disbursements _ $8,453.59
BALANCE IN BANK JANUARY 15, 1944 _ $ 990.24
JAMES H. HABERLY,
Treasurer
I have examined the books of accounts and records of the Diocese of Northern Indiana, Inc., James H. Haberly, Treasurer, for the period beginning January 16, 1943 and ending January 15, 19 4 4, and have reconciled the balance in bank as shown by your records with the Lincoln National Bank and Trust Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana, as at January 15, 19 4 4. Vouchers have been presented for all dis¬ bursements made. Cash receipts shown by your records have not been verified except as to mathematical accuracy. Subject to the foregoing, the above is a true and correct statement of cash receipts and disbursements during the above mentioned period.
M. BURTON KELLER, Accountant
Diocese of Northern Indiana James H. Haberly Treasurer, Fort Wayne, Ind.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS OF JANUARY 15, 1944
ASSETS
Balance in Bank January 15, 1944 _ $ 990.24
Restricted Funds Old-First National Bank & Trust Co _ 3.66
Due from Parishes and Missions:
Accounts Payable:
1943 Delinquent Assessments _ $1050.57
1942 Delinquent Assessments _ 9 61.04
1941 Delinquent Assessments _ 319.56
19 40 Delinquent Assessments _ 213.36
19 39 Delinquent Assessments _ 179.18 2724.11
Total _ $3718.01
LIABILITIES
Province of the Mid- West (1944) _ $ 78.50
General Convention and Presiding
Bishop _ 216.00 294.50
Excess of Assets Over Liabilities - - $3423.51
$3718.01
JAMES H. HABERLY, Treasurer
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
Diocese of Northern Indiana James H. Haberly Treasurer, Fort Wayne, Ind.
REPORT ON DIOCESAN EXPENSE ASSESSMENTS FOR YEAR 1943, AS OF JANUARY 15. 1944
|
Parishes and Missions Assessm’ts |
; Paid to |
Deli |
n q u e n t |
|
|
1943 |
Date |
1943 |
Previous |
|
|
Bristol, St. John’s |
.$ 40.02 |
$ 40.02 |
||
|
Delphi, St. Mary’s |
_ 34.50 |
34.50 |
||
|
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd. |
. 194.58 |
194.58 |
||
|
Elkhart, St. John’s |
. 492.66 |
492.66 |
||
|
Fort Wayne, Trinity |
,1219.23 |
1219.23 |
||
|
Gary, Christ Church |
. 699.66 |
$ 641.41 |
$803.79 |
|
|
Gary, St. Augustine’s _ _ Gas City, St. Paul’s |
_ 11.04 |
11.04 |
||
|
42.78 |
42.78 |
|||
|
Goshen, St. James’ |
. 241.50 |
241.50 |
||
|
Hammond, St. Paul’s |
. 336.72 |
336.72 |
||
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s |
2.76 |
2.76 |
||
|
Hobart, St. Stephen’s |
31.74 |
31.74 |
||
|
Howe, St. Mark’s |
48.99 |
48.99 |
||
|
Huntington, Christ Church |
2.07 |
2.07 |
||
|
Indiana Harbor, St. Alban’s |
_ 101.43 |
84.56 |
16.87 |
|
|
Kendallville, Trinity |
_ 22.08 |
20.24 |
19.84 |
|
|
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s |
. 295.32 |
295.32 |
||
|
LaPorte, St. Paul’s |
_ 303.60 |
303.60 |
||
|
Logansport, Trinity |
178.71 |
163.79 |
798.88 |
|
|
Marion, Gethsemane |
231.15 |
231.15 |
||
|
Michigan City, Trinity |
_ 632.04 |
632.04 |
||
|
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s |
_ 291.87 |
291.87 |
||
|
Peru, Trinity |
216.66 |
198.66 |
50.63 |
|
|
Plymouth, St. Thomas’ |
231.15 |
231.15 |
||
|
South Bend, St. James’ _ |
_ 859.05 |
859.05 |
||
|
South Bend, Trinity |
74.52 |
74.52 |
||
|
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s __ |
_ 60.03 |
60.03 |
||
|
Wawasee, All Saints’ _ |
4.14 |
4.14 |
$6900.00 5766.02 1050.97 1673.14
JAMES H. HABERLY, Treasurer
Diocese of Northern Indiana James H. Haberly Treasurer, Fort Wayne, Ind.
INCOME FROM SECURITIES AND BONDS IN TRUST FROM JANUARY 16, 1943 TO JANUARY 15, 1944
Grand Trunk Western Ry. _ $280.00
Canadian Pacific _ 120.00
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway _ 90.00
Great Northern Railway Co. _ 200.00
Series “G” Defense Bonds _ 25.00
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric _ 32.50
City of New York _ 27.50
Central Maine Power Co. _ 3 5.00
Ohio Public Service Corp. _ 120.00
Terminal R. R. Assn, of St. Louis _ 438.75
Central Vermont Public Service Co. _ 35.00
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Northern States Power Co. _ 140.00
Community Public Service Co. _ 120.00
Cumberland County Power & Light Co. _ 9.14
U. S. Treasury _ 21.11
Home Owners Loan Corporation _ 15.00
Piedmont & Northern Railway Co. _ 112.50
Montgomery Ward & Co. _ 18.00
Towne Securities Corp. _ 5 7.00
Canadian Southern _ 50.00
TOTAL _ $1946.50
LESS: Deductions for
Burglary Insurance _ $44.65
Service Charge _ 103.20 147.85
NET INCOME From Securities and Bonds in Trust _ $179 8.6 5
JAMES H. HABERLY,
Treasurer
Diocese of Northern Indiana James H. Haberly, Treasurer, Fort Wayne, Ind.
DIOCESAN OFFERING FOR THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
FROM JANUARY 16, 1943 TO JANUARY 15, 1944
Bristol, St. John’s _ $ 4.60
Elkhart, St. John’s _ 20.42
Gary, St. Augustine’s _ 15.00
Gas City, St. Paul’s _ 2.0 0
Goshen, St. James’ _ 11.85
Hammond, St. Paul’s _ 14.50
Howe, St. Mark’s _ 20.00
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s _ _ 4.9 5
LaPorte, St. Paul’s _ 17.94
Marion Gethsemane _ 8.61
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s _ 40.75
Peru, Trinity _ 5.3 5
Plymouth, St. Thomas’ _ 6.25
South Bend, St. James’ _ 41.00
South Bend, Trinity _ 10.75
Total Receipts _ _ $223.97
Note: $10.00 of above amount included in check issued January 30, 1943. Balance paid to Bishop on January 21, 1944.
JAMES H. HABERLY,
Treasurer
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
Diocese of Northern Indiana James H. Haberly Treasurer, Fort Wayne, Ind.
REPORT ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY THOUGH DECEMBER, 1943
|
Parishes and Missions |
Assessments |
Paid |
Unpaid |
|
Bristol, St. John’s |
$ 4.40 |
$ 4.40 |
|
|
Delphi, St. Mary’s |
4.84 |
4.32 |
|
|
East Chicago, Good Shepherd 21.45 |
21.45 |
||
|
Elkhart, St. John’s |
54.13 |
54.13 |
|
|
Fort Wayne, Trinity |
134.09 |
134.09 |
|
|
Gary, Christ Church |
77.00 |
77.00 |
|
|
Gary, St. Augustine’s |
1.21 |
1.21 |
|
|
Gas City, St. Paul’s |
4.70 |
4.70 |
|
|
Goshen, St. James’ |
26.62 |
26.62 |
|
|
Hammond, St. Paul’s |
37.07 |
37.07 |
|
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s _ |
_ .30 |
.30 |
|
|
Hobart, St. Stephen’s |
3.49 |
3.49 |
|
|
Howe, St. Mark’s |
5.39 |
5.39 |
|
|
Huntington, Christ Church |
|||
|
Indiana Harbor, St. Alban’s. 11.22 |
11.22 |
||
|
Kendallville, Trinity Kokomo, St. Andrew’s |
|||
|
32.45 |
32.45 |
||
|
LaPorte, St. Paul’s |
33.34 |
33.34 |
|
|
Logansport, Trinity |
19.59 |
19.59 |
|
|
Marion, Gethsemane |
25.41 |
25.41 |
|
|
Michigan City, Trinity Mishawaka, St. Paul’s |
69.52 |
69.52 |
|
|
32.12 |
32.12 |
||
|
Peru, Trinity |
23.77 |
14.85 |
8.92 |
|
Plymouth, St. Thomas’ |
25.41 |
25.41 |
|
|
South Bend, St. James’ |
94.49 |
94.48 |
.01 |
|
South Bend, Holy Trinity |
8.25 |
16.50 |
|
|
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s _ |
6.60 |
6.60 |
|
|
Wawasee, All Saints’ |
.45 |
1.00 |
|
|
$756.31 |
$662.92 |
$105.52 |
JAMES H. HABERLY Treasurer
Diocese of Northern Indiana
MISSIONARY FUND January 15, 1943 to January 15, 1944
BANK BALANCE January 15, 1943 _ $3268.87
ADD: Receipts
From Parishes and Missions _ $5505.09
From National Council _ 213 4.00
Miscellaneous Sources _ 2493.14 10132.23
$13,401.10
DEDUCT: Disbursements
Missionary Stipends _ $2513.08
Others _ _ 7139.87 9652.95
BALANCE January 15, 1944 _ $3,748.15
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
MISSIONARY FUND — REPORT OF AUDIT For the Period Between January 15, 1943 and January 15, 1944
April 26, 1944
The Bishop and Council Diocese of Northern Indiana
Gentlemen:
We have examined the records of the Treasurer of the Missionary Fund of the Diocese of Northern Indiana and his report for the year ended January 15, 19 44, a copy of which follows these comments.
In the course of the examination, we traced all recorded receipts to the depository, compared the checks paid with the record of dis¬ bursements, proved the additions, and reconciled the balance of funds on deposit January 15, 19 4 4, with the bank statement as follows:
BALANCE PER TREASURER’S REPORT _ $3,748.15
Checks Oustanding:
No. 2525 _ $15.00
No. 2526 98.25
No. 2527 _ 5.00
No. 2529 _ 2.80
121.05
BALANCE PER BANK STATEMENT _ $3,869.20
All checks compared with the record were signed by the Trea¬ surer. We did not verify the segregation of Cash Receipts or Dis¬ bursements.
Records were readily available for audit and in excellent order. In our opinion, the funds have been properly accounted for.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLETT & WHARTON,
Certified Public Accountants
Diocese of Northern Indiana MISSIONARY FUND January 15, 1943 to January 15, 1944
$ 1.00 650.00
Receipts from Parishes and Missions:
Bristol _
Elkhart _
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
5 6
East Chicago _ 6.80
Fort Wayne _ 950.00
Gas City _ 25.00
Gary _ 2.32
Goshen _ 150.10
Hammond _ 389.12
Hobart _ 10.00
Howe _ 25.00
Kokomo _ 204.61
LaPorte _ 162.76
Marion _ 300.00
Michigan City _ 857.47
Mishawaka _ 622.32
Plymouth _ 108.87
South Bend, St. James _ 749.13
Holy Trinity, Hungarian Mission _ 2 6 9.59
Valparaiso _ 21.00
$5,505.09
Miscellaneous Receipts:
Mite Box _ $1809.52
National Council _ 2134.00
Children’s Christmas Project for Hungarian
Building Fund, South Bend _ 98.25
Birthday Thank Offerings _ 18.89
Army and Navy _ 536.48
All Saints’ Chapel, Syracuse _ 5.00
For Jerusalem and East Missions —
St. James’, South Bend _ 25.0 0
$4,627.14
Total _ $10,132.23
Diocese of Northern Indiana
MISSIONARY FUND January 15, 1943 to January 15, 1944
Department of Missions:
Missionary Stipends:
Rev. Paul Severance _ $971.50
Rev. Harold G. Kappes _ 975.00
Rev. Peter Langendorff _ 75.00
Rev. Clarence C. Reimer _ 100.00
Rev. Leo K. D. Patterson _ 275.00
Rev. Samuel H. N. Elliott _ 4 9.92
Rev. Philip Shutt _ 66.66 $2,513.08
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National Council _ $1,700.00
Mite Box _ 1,809.52
Department of Publicity _ 471.04
Department of Field _ 458.61
Department of Christian Education _ 109.57
Postage, Stationery and Contingencies _ 148.28
Pensions _ 80.55
Insurance _ 36.76
Auditing _ 10.00
Treasurer’s Bond _ 5.00
Holy Trinity, Hungarian Building Fund _ 98.25
Stephen Papoi, Treasurer Hungarian Mission _ 3 0 0.00
Calumet Iron & Supply Co.,
Legal Settlement Exp. _ 75.00 ^
“Forward In Service” Program _ 14.47
Work at All Saints’ Chapel, Wawasee _ 9 2.60
Birthday Thank Offering _ 21.70
Good Friday Offering from St. James’, So. Bend- 25.00
Army & Navy Commission _ 683.18
Birthday Offering, St. James’, South Bend _ 9.6 6
Birthday Offering, St. Paul’s^ Mishawaka _ 5.0 0
Edwin E. Smith, Personal Care _ 210.68
Prayer Book Society, Special Grant, voted at
Council - 50.00
Leo K. D. Patterson, Special Repairs Grant,
to Bristol _ 75.00
Work on Diocesan Journal _ 10.00
Retreat for Diocesan Clergy - 15.00
Marie Turley, Special Grant, travel _ 25.00
Marie Turley, salary _ 600.00 $7,139.87
- $9,652.95
DIOCESAN EXPENSE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1945 Approved by the Bishop and Council, April 19, 1944
Salary of the Bishop _ $5400.00
Pension Fund Premium for the Bishop _ 473.0 0
Bishop’s Office Expense _ 3 00.00
Bishop’s Stenographer _ 3 00.00
Bishop’s Traveling Expense _ 400.00
Upkeep of Bishop’s House and Insurance _ 2 75.00
Provincial Synod Assessment _ 100.00
Salary Secretary of the Diocese _ 150.00
Pension Fund Premium for Secretary of the Diocese _ 12.00
Secretary’s Office _ 50.00
Publishing and Distributing Diocesan Journal - 250.00
For Discounts, Monthly Payments _ 270.00
Treasurer’s Bond _ 5.00
Auditing _ 5.00
Revolving Fund _ 1000.00
Treasurer’s Office Expense - 150.00
Treasurer’s Office, Postage, Printing, Stationery _ 50.00
Theological Education Fund - - - 300.00
Bishop and Deputy Fund to General Convention - 450.00
Annual Assessment, Presiding Bishop and Gen. Convention. 220.00
$10,160.00
Less Estimated Income from Endowment - 1,800.00
$8,360.00
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DEPARTMENT OF MISSIONS BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1945 Approved by the Bishop and Council, April 19, 1944
From National Council Funds:
Trinity Church, South Bend (Hungarian Mission) _ $ 9 00.00
St. Augustine’s, Gary; St. Stephen’s, Hobart;
St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso _ 634.00
$1,534.00
From Diocesan Funds:
Huntington _ $400.00
Delphi _ 100.00
Gas City _ 150.00
Hartford City _ 150.00
St. John’s, Bristol _ 500.00
St. Stephen’s, Hobart; St. Andrew’s, Valparaiso;
St. Augustine’s, Gary _ 3 50.00
Secretary, Department of Missions _ 100.00
New Work at Culver _ 450.00
Trinity Hungarian, South Bend _ 300.00
Trinity Hungarian Building Fund _ 5 00.00
Secretary to the Bishop _ 300.00
Treasurer’s Bond _ 5.00
Auditing _ 20.00
Postage, Stationery, and Contingencies _ 3 5.00
National Church _ 2407.00
Mite Box Offering _ 1800.00 8306.38
$9,840.38
BUDGET OF BISHOP AND COUNCIL DEPARTMENTS
FOR THE YEAR 1945
Approved by the Bishop and Council, April 19, 1944
Department of Missions _ $9840.38
Army and Navy Commission _ 25.00
Forward in Service _ 50.00
Department of Religious Education _ 300.00
Department of Field _ 500.00
Department of Christian Social Relations _ 50.0U
Department of Publicity _ 800.00
$11,565.38
Less National Grants ($1,534.00) _ ! - 1,534.00
$10,031.38
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PARISH DIRECTORY
(Correct As of June 1, 19 4 4)
BRISTOL, St. John’s Church — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Leo Kenneth D. Patterson, Goshen, Indiana. Wardens: Mr. Henry Dus- sel, The Rev. Bruce Mosier. Lay Reader: The Rev. Bruce Hosier. Treasurer: Mrs. Ray Hall. Clerk: Mr. Ray Hall. Organizations: St. John’s Guild, 17; Altar Guild Circle, 6; Church School, 17.
DELPHI, St. Mary Church — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Clarence C. Reimer, Logansport, Indiana. Warden: Mr. L. Burr Graham, 316 E. Main Street. Treasurer: Catherine S. Brackenridge, 312 E. Main Street. Organizations: Ladies’ Auxiliary, 2.
EAST CHICAGO, Church of the Good Shepherd — Rector, The Rev. William E. Hoffenbacher, 1021 Columbus Drive (on leave of ab¬ sence) priest-in-charge, The Rev. John Elliott Kuhns, 3 216 Altgeld Street, Chicago, Illinois. Lay Reader: Mr. Frank H. Whitmore, 120 5 Beacon Street. Wardens: Mr. Whitmore and Mr. Grierson. Clerk: Mr. Whitmore. Treasurer: Mr. William Grierson, 1510 Amy Ave. (Whiting) Church School Supt.; Mr. F. H. Whitmore. Organizations: Women’s Guild, 16; Altar Guild, 10; Church School, 3 4.
ELKHART, St. John’s Church — Rector, The Rev. Leslie Skerry Olsen, 116 S. Third Street. Wardens: Mr. Glenn R. Sawyer, 317 N. Second Street; Mr. Paul W. Kerr, 819 Strong Ave. Clerk: Mr. Rus¬ sell Benner, 313 S. Lafayette, South Bend, Ind. Treasurer: Mr. Eugene R. Ong, 225 Kenyon Ave. Missionary Treasurer: Mr. Paul Conn, 110 Pottawattomi Drive. Church School Supt., Mr. Russell Hoot, 823 Marion St. Organizations: Church School, 60; Woman’s Auxiliary and Guild, 98; Youth Council, 2 5.
FORT WAYNE, Trinity Church — Rector, The Venerable J. Mc- Neal Wheatley, 617 Berry St. Wardens: Mr. Seth F. Green, 1925 Florida Drive; Mr. W. H. Fritz, 825 Edgewater Ave. Clerk: Mr. Ronald G. Stagg, 1712 Hawthorne Road. Treasurer: Mr. Green. Church School Supt., James G. Morey, 319 Madison. Organizations: Woman’s Guild and Auxiliary, 25 0; Men’s Club, 110; Gamma Kappa Delta, 30; St. Hugh’s Guild for Acolytes, 18; Altar Guild, 43; Senior Choir, 28; St. Mary's Guild, 26; Church School, 17 3.
GARY, Christ Church — Rector, The Rev. J. E. Foster, 5 61 Adams Street. Lay Reader: Mr. R. L. Guth, 321 Progress Court. Wardens: Mr. W. H. Geisert, 22 2 Taney St.; Mr. Paul King, 10 3 5 W. Fifth St. Clerk: Mr. W. H. Farquharson, 440 Garfield. Treasurer: Mr. Roy M. Herold, 721 Buchanan. Church School Supt.: Mr. Herold. Organiza¬ tions: St. Catherine’s Guild, 32; St. Elizabeth’s Guild, 10; St. Mary’s Guild, 10; St. Monica’s Guild, 22; Tau Delta Alpha, 15; Acolytes’ Guild, 8.
GOSHEN, St. James’ — Rector, The Rev. Leo K. D. Patterson, 218 East Lincoln Ave. Wardens: Mr. Milton M. Latta, 124 5 Wilson Ave.; Mr. W. Dean Shanahan, 20 5 S. Sixth Street. Clerk: Mr. Charles E. Harper, 511 S. Sixth Street. Treasurer: Mr. William C. Latta, 1302 Wilson Ave. Financial Secretary: Mrs. William C. Latta. Organi¬ zations: St. Hilda’s Guild, 16; Acolytes, 5; Altar Guild, 2; St. Theresa Guild, 10.
HAMMOND, St. Paul’s — Rector, The Rev. Peter Langendorff, 4 3 Detroit St. Wardens: Mr. S. C. Higgins, 6315 Marine Ave.; Mr. John
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Bolman, 6635 Monroe Ave. Clerk: Mr. Theo. Eiselt, 119-157th St., Calumet City. Treasurer: Mr. Higgins. Organizations: The Choir, 21; Acolyte Guild, 11; Altar Guild, 16; Woman’s Auxiliary, 22; Wo¬ man’s Guild, 27; Mary and Martha Guild, 14; Vestry, 10; Tau Alpha Delta, 15.
HOWE, St. Mark’s Church — Rector, The Rev. Robert J. Murphy, Howe Military School. Wardens: Mr. W. W. Crandell, Maj. F. M. Little. Lay Reader: Col. B. B. Bouton. Clerk: Mr. Charles Brown. Treasurer: Mr. Paul Atwater. Missions Treasurer: Mr. W. H. W. Hardiman. Organizations: Guild and Auxiliary, 26; Church School, 42.
INDIANA HARBOR, St. Alban’s Church — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Peter Langendorff, 4 3 Detroit Street., Hammond, Ind. Warden: Mr. Clement Reid, 423 Lilac St., East Chicago. Treasurer: Mr. Reid. Organizations: Woman’s Guild, 5; Acolytes, 2.
KOKOMO, St. Andrew’s Church — Rector, The Rev. Gerald H. Lewis, 602 W. Superior Street. Lay Reader: Mr. John Thompson, 7 39 S. Jay St. Wardens: Mr. John B. Dures, 173 6 W. Mulberry St.; Mr. Warren W. Ballantine, 427 Conradt. Clerk: Mr. Ballentine. Treasur¬ er: Mr. Sidney Golightly, 1122 E. Walnut St. Church School Supt.: Mr. Ballantine. Organizations: St. Elizabeth’s Guild, 17; St. An¬ drew’s Guild, 10; Woman’s Auxiliary, 20; St. Agnes’ Guild, 11; Church Periodical Club, 1; Altar Guild, 1.
LAPORTE, St. Paul’s Church — The Rev. George J. Childs, 1006 Michigan Ave. Lay Readers: Mr. Philip C. Childs, 311 Rose St.; Mr. George F. Ellis, 9 06 Perry St. Wardens: Mr. Elwood Haun, 20 6 Jefferson Ave.; Mr. F. B. Lewis, 1540 Michigan Ave. Clerk: Mr. Grant E. Birtch, 1919 Michigan Ave. Treasurer: Mr. F. B. Lewis. Organizations: Woman’s Guild and Auxiliary, 45; Altar Guild, 6; Acolytes, 7; Church School, 7 3.
LOGANSPORT, Trinity Church — Rector, The Rev. Clarence C. Reimer, 319 Seventh St. No report received.
MARION, Gethsemane Church — Rector, The Rev. Sidney Hugh Croft (on leave of absence. Wardens: Mr. Lewis F. Cole, 1001 Euclid Ave; Mr. Wilmer Wilson, 73 5 W. Fifth St. Clerk: Mr. Donald McMillan, 616 W. Nelson St. Treasurer: Mr. Lewis F. Cole. Church School Supt.: Miss Mabel Cole, 142 3 S. Boot St. Organizations: Wo¬ man’s Auxiliary, 33; Altar Guild, 8; Acolytes’ Guild, 10; Girls’ Friendly Society, 18; Church School, 49; St. Martha’s Guild, 5.
MICHIGAN CITY. Trinity Church— Rector, The Rev. Russell G. Flagg, 614 Franklin Street. Wardens: Mr. William J. Staiger, 214 E. Tenth St.; Mr. George E. Baker, 125 W. Warren St. Clerk: E. A. Calvert, 916 Pine St. Treasurer: Mr. C. E. Mitchell, 24 3 Jack- son St. Missionary Treasurer: Mr. Mitchell. Organizations: Woman’s Auxiliary, 10; Order of St. Vincent, 17; Boy Scouts, 30; Mariner Scouts, 11; Brownie Scouts, 20; Cub Scouts, 26; Young People’s Fel¬ lowship, 20; Church School, 15 9.
MISHAWAKA, St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral— Dean, The Very Rev¬ erend Erland L. Groton, 616 Lincoln Way East. Lay Reader: Mr. Frank Bozarth, 307 44 Park Ave. Wardens: Mr. Alexander T. Bodle, 40 6 N. Niles Ave.; Mr. Alfred S. Ostrom, 430 N. Niles Ave. Clerk: Mr. Wilfred Brubaker, 1502 E. Fourth St. Treasurer: Mrs. D. J. Campbell, 526 Lincoln Way East. Missionary Treasurer: Mrs. Camp¬ bell. Organizations: Church School, 79; Girls’ Friendly Society, 30; St. Vincent’s Acolytes’ Guild, 8; St. Anne’s Altar Guild, 18; Service
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League, 23; Woman’s Auxiliary and Pro-Cathedral Guild, 30; Young- Churchmen, 14; Vestry, 8.
PERU, Trinity Church — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Clarence C. Reimer, Logansport, Indiana. Wardens: Mr. James McCutcheon, 3 06 S. Broadway; Mr. C. F. Woodruff, 811 W. Main St. Treasurer: Mr. W. T. Crabb, 158 E. Tihrd St. Organizations: Woman’s Guild, 25; Trinity Club, 12; Acolytes’ Guild, 7; Altar Guild, 3.
PLYMOUTH, St. Thomas’ Church — Rector,
Wardens: Mr. Rudolph V. Shakes, 222 N. Michigan St.; Mr. Charles 0. Miller, 614 S. Michigan St. Trea¬ surer: Mr. Rudolph Shakes. Missionary Treasurer: Mrs. Rudolph Shakes. Church School Superintendent: Mr. Harold ook, R. R. 2, Plymouth, Ind. Organizations: Parish Guild, 15; St. Mary’s Guild, 20; Acolytes’ Guild, 10; Church School, 2 4.
SOUTH BEND, St. James’ Church— Rector, The Reverend Don H. Copeland, 117 No. Lafayette Blvd. Lay Reader: Mr. Robert O’¬ Hearn, 8 61 Forest Ave. Wardens: Mr. George U. Bingham, 840 Park Ave.; Mr. Arthur L. May, 130 Park Lane. Clerk: Mr. May. Treasurer: Mr. George Bingham. Parish Missions Treasurer: Mr. George Bingham. Church School Supt.: Mr. Adam S. Zachary, 117 Spillman Ct., Roseland, Indiana. Organizations: Boy Scouts, 2 4; Woman’s Guild and Auxiliary, 60; Altar Guild, 15; St. Mary’s Guild, 20; Young Churchmen’s Society, 15; Acolytes, 18; Choir, 50; Vestry, 9; Sea Scouts, 6.
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MISSION DIRECTORY
GARY, St. Augustine’s Mission — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dom Paul Severance, O.S.B., St. Gregory’s House, Valparaiso. Under the direction of the priest-in-charge, is ministered to by the Rev. Dom Francis Hilary Bacon, O.S.B., same address. Lay Reader: Mr. Wil¬ liam P. Swan, 25 08 Jefferson St., Gary. Treasurer: Mr. Clarence Fitzgerald, 24 6 5 Jefferson St. Clerk: Mr. Fritz Alexander, 2 6 00 Harrison St. Church School Supt. : Mr. Fitzgerald. Organizations: Ladies’ Guild, 11; Advisory Committee, 5.
GAS CITY, St. Paul’s Mission — Priest-in-charge,
Wardens: Mr. William G. Harris, E. Eighth St., Jonesboro; Mr. Richard W. Thomas, 122 W. South “C” St., Gas City. Clerk: Mr. Stanley F. Lewis, 303 S. “H” St., Gas City. Treasurer: Mr. Lewis. Organizations: Ladies’ Guild, 15; Vestry, 5; Church School, 6.
HARTFORD CITY, St. Luke’s Mission — Priest-in-charge, Warden: Mr. William Van Cleave, Willora Apts. Treasurer: Mr. Edward Cor, 511 W. Washington Street. Organizations: none.
HOBART, St. Stephen’s Mission — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dom Paul Severance, O.S.B., St. Gregory’s House, Valparaiso. Under the direction of the priest-in-charge, is ministered to by the Rev. Dom Francis Hilary Bacon, O.S.B., same address. Lay Reader: Mr. Ralph J. Jones, Wheeler, Indiana. Treasurer: Mrs. Henry Janssen, 1141 Garfield, Hobart. Church School Supt.: Mrs. Janssen. Organizations: Woman’s Auxiliary and Guild, 6; Church School, 8.
HUNTINGTON, Christ Church — Priest-in-charge,
Treasurer: Mrs. Cary Kebler, 55 9 East Washington Street. Organi¬ zations: none.
KENDALLVILLE, Trinity Mission — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Leo K. D. Patterson, Goshen. No report submitted.
SOUTH BEND, Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission (Scentharomsag Magyar) — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Harold G. Kappes, 1116 West Colfax Ave. Rector Emeritus, The Rev. Edwin E. Smith, 123 7 Lin¬ coln Way West, South Bend. Wardens: Mr. Frank Mohacsek, Sr., 2121 W. Washington Ave.; Mr. Alex Abroham, Jr., 401 Parkovash Ave. Clerk: Mr. John Bernat, 1725 S. Franklin St. Treasurer: Mr. Stephan Papoi, 103 7 N. Elmer St. Parish Missions Treasurer: Mr. Papoi. Organizations: Hungarian Episcopal Society, 54; Servants of Christ the King, 10; St. Elizabeth’s Altar Society, 13; Bishop Gray Society, 14; Acolytes, 18; Church Schoo,l 4 4.
VALPARAISO, St. Andrew’s Mission — Priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dom Paul Severance, O.S.B., St. Gregory’s Priory, 104 E. Erie St. Curate: The Rev. Francis Hilary Bacon, O.S.B., St. Gregory’s Priory. Lay Reader: Mr. Wiliam Dodd, Sr., 5 08 Institute St. Treasurer: Mr. Dodd. Organizations: St. Ursula’s Guild, 21; Young People’s Fellow¬ ship, 12.
WAWASEE, All Saints’ (Summer Chapel) — Rector, The Rever¬ end Leo K. D. Patterson, Goshen, Indiana. Treasurer: Mrs. Matt Abts, R. R. 3, Vawter Park, Syracuse, Indiana. Parish Missions Treasurer: Mrs. Abts. Organization: Church School, 6.
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
|
ABSTRACT OF PAROCHIAL REPORTS |
|||||||||||
|
Baptisms |
Confirmations |
Marriages |
m 73 •rH 0 PQ |
Con¬ gregation |
Com¬ municants |
Daily and |
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|
Children |
m +-> < |
cd o Eh |
Confirmed Persons |
Church Members |
Last Reported |
Present Number |
72 >» a 'a 0 0 xn |
||||
|
Auburn, St. Elizabeth. .... |
NO |
REPORT |
|||||||||
|
Bristol, St. John’s . |
2 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
39 |
56 |
34 |
39 |
26 |
|
Delphi, St. Mary’s . |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
15 |
15 |
17 |
15 |
36 |
|
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd. |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
182 |
218 |
174 |
180 |
0 |
|
Elkhart, St. John’s . |
16 |
1 |
17 |
12 |
2 |
6 |
481 |
610 |
429 |
481 |
51 |
|
Fort Wayne, Trinity . |
26 |
26 |
52 |
33 |
12 |
27 |
955 |
1223 |
900 |
955 |
132 |
|
Gary, Christ Church . |
21 |
2 |
23 |
24 |
11 |
11 |
457 |
578 |
414 |
422 |
29 |
|
Gary, St. Augustine’s . |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 2 |
47 |
60 |
51 |
51 |
2 |
|
|
Gas City, St. Paul’s . N.R. N.R. |
0 N.R. |
0 |
0 |
31 |
35 |
35 |
31 |
N.R. |
|||
|
Goshen, St. James’ . |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
6 |
5 |
129 |
172 |
76 |
94 |
30 |
|
Hammond, St. Paul’s . |
15 |
1 |
16 |
13 |
9 |
10 |
381 |
452 |
371 |
369 |
52 |
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s. . |
NO |
REPORT |
|||||||||
|
Hobart, St. Stephen’s . |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 0 |
40 |
65 |
31 |
31 |
0 |
|
|
Howe, St. Mark’s . |
0 |
4 |
4 |
10 |
0 1 |
90 |
104 |
80 |
89 |
3.2 |
|
|
Huntington, Christ Church. |
NO |
REPORT |
|||||||||
|
Ind,. Harbor, St. Alban’s. . . |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 2 |
52 |
76 |
52 |
50 |
0 |
|
|
Kendallville, Trinity . |
NO |
REPORT |
|||||||||
|
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s .... |
10 |
0 u |
12 |
9 |
4 |
4 |
277 |
457 |
260 |
277 |
60 |
|
LaPorte, St. Paul’s . |
9 |
0 |
9 |
10 |
r |
11 |
198 |
292 |
170 |
179 |
35 |
|
Logansport, Trinity . |
NO |
REPORT |
|||||||||
|
Marion, Gethsemane . |
4 |
5 |
9 |
5 |
4 0 |
168 |
234 |
176 |
168 |
15 |
|
|
Michigan City, Trinity. . . . |
18 |
3 |
21 |
28 |
4 |
5 |
496 |
675 |
439 |
445 |
83 |
|
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s . |
24 |
9 |
33 |
22 |
2 10 |
240 |
351 |
232 |
240 |
109 |
|
|
Peru, Trinity . |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 3 |
124 |
166 |
154 |
124 |
25 |
|
|
Plymouth, St. Thomas’. . . . |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 0 |
155 |
176 |
121 |
119 |
30 |
|
|
South Bend, St. James’. . . . |
31 |
10 |
41 |
30 |
15 14 |
670 |
853 |
668 |
653 |
54 |
|
|
South Bend, Trinity . |
10 |
4 |
14 |
4 |
4 1 |
183 |
219 |
132 139 |
1 |
||
|
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s.. |
5 |
0 |
5 |
0 0 0 |
67 |
100 |
71 |
67 |
11 |
||
|
Wawasee, All Saints’ . |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.. |
. |
- |
.... |
.... |
... |
.... |
0 |
|
Scattered . |
|||||||||||
|
Totals . |
200 |
69 |
269 |
211 |
76 122 |
2847 |
7131 |
5087 |
5218 |
813 |
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
65
|
SPIRITUALITIES FOR THE YEAR |
1943 |
|||||||||
|
Offices Services |
Holy Communions |
03 f- 1 03 |
||||||||
|
Other Days |
Total |
Sundays |
Other Days |
Total |
Bible Classes |
43 O a a> EH T3 S3 cO m u a> o 0 O |
Pupils |
Total |
Sitting in Church All Free |
|
|
1 |
27 |
25 |
5 |
30 |
0 |
4 |
13 |
17 |
100 |
Auburn, St. Elizabeth . Bristol, St. John’s . |
|
0 |
36 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Delphi, St. Mary’s . |
|
13 |
13 |
64 |
80 |
144 |
0 |
4 |
30 |
34 |
125 |
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd. |
|
60 |
11 |
66 |
44 |
110 |
0 |
9 |
51 |
60 |
350 |
Elkhart, St. John’s . |
|
357 |
489 |
146 |
252 |
398 |
0 |
17 |
156 |
173 |
500 |
Fort Wayne, Trinity . |
|
24 |
52 |
63 |
8 |
71 |
0 |
11 |
113 |
124 |
300 |
Gary, Christ Church . |
|
3 |
5 |
51 |
3 |
54 |
0 |
2 |
16 |
18 |
50 |
Gary, St. Augustine’s . |
|
N.R. |
N.R. |
N.R. |
... |
0 |
2 |
6 |
8 |
85 |
Gas City, St. Paul’s . |
|
|
22 |
52 |
76 |
184 |
260 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
300 |
Goshen, St. James’ . |
|
21 |
73 |
74 |
25 |
99 |
0 |
13 |
68 |
81 |
190 |
Hammond, St. Paul’s . |
|
5 |
5 |
52 |
0 |
52 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
10 |
40 |
Hartford City, St. Luke’s.. Hobart, St. Stephen’s . |
|
128 |
160 |
100 |
168 |
268 |
6 |
6 |
30 |
42 |
Howe, St. Mark’s . |
|
|
0 |
0 |
12 |
12 |
24 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
Huntington, Christ Church. Ind. Harbor, St. Alban’s. .. |
|
12 |
72 |
100 |
20 |
120 |
0 |
8 |
60 |
68 |
145 |
Kendallville, Trinity . Kokomo, St. Andrew’s .... |
|
34 |
69 |
73 |
47 |
129 |
0 |
12 |
61 |
73 |
225 |
LaPorte, St. Paul’s . |
|
68 |
83 |
77 |
154 |
231 0 |
7 |
42 |
49 |
218 |
Logansport, Trinity . Marion, Gethsemane . |
|
|
89 |
172 |
82 |
82 |
164 0 |
22 |
137 |
159 |
300 |
Michigan City, Trinity.... |
|
|
40 |
149 |
90 |
104 |
194 0 |
9 |
66 |
75 |
200 |
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s . |
|
|
16 |
41 |
47 |
52 |
99 0 |
4 |
17 |
21 |
0 |
Peru, Trinity . |
|
|
4 |
34 |
80 |
3 |
83 0 |
4 |
20 |
24 |
300 |
Plymouth, St. Thomas’. . . . |
|
|
184 |
238 |
80 |
176 |
256 0 |
15 |
75 |
90 |
350 |
South Bend, St. James’. .. . |
|
|
16 |
17 |
91 |
103 |
194 0 |
3 |
41 |
44 |
100 |
South Bend, Trinity . |
|
|
2 |
13 |
51 |
16 |
67 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s.. |
|
|
1 |
1 |
9 |
32 |
41 0 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
75 |
Wawasee, All Saints’ . |
|
|
Scattered . |
||||||||||
|
1100 |
1912 |
1509 |
1582 |
3100 6 |
155 |
1015 |
1176 |
4103 |
66
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
|
RECEIPTS FOR |
|||||
|
Balance of Last Year |
For Parish Support |
Communion Alms |
Special Parochial Purposes |
Diocesan and General |
|
|
Auburn, St. Elizabeth . |
|||||
|
Bristol, St. John’s . |
17.23 |
323.51 |
28.75 |
250.75 |
14.87 |
|
Delphi, St. Mary’s . |
68.20 |
314.78 |
|||
|
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd. |
87.15 |
2,690.27 |
6.80 |
||
|
Elkhart, St. John’s . |
653.31 |
6,627.72 |
72.54 |
50.00 |
739.32 |
|
Fort Wayne. Trinity . |
974.79 |
15,172.60 |
209.15 |
2,579.76 |
1,811.71 |
|
Gary, Christ Church . |
846.07 |
7,536.06 |
21.34 |
3,978.62 |
202.80 |
|
Gary, St. Augustine’s . |
11.75 |
428.83 |
301.71 |
62.70 |
|
|
Gas City, St. Paul’s . |
236.76 |
472.65 |
200.00 |
41.26 |
|
|
Goshen, St. James’ . |
33.62 |
1,985.05 |
121.35 |
459.50 |
150.10 |
|
Hammond, St. Paul’s . |
1,694.73 |
4,297.05 |
89.60 |
1,495.72 |
465.42 |
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s.. |
NO REPORT |
||||
|
Hobart, St. Stephen’s . |
26.08 |
259.73 |
16.50 |
||
|
Howe, St. Mark’s . |
47.68 |
546.79 |
42.75 |
144.78 |
|
|
Huntington, Christ Church. |
NO REPORT |
||||
|
Ind.. Harbor, St. Alban’s. . . |
144.79 |
||||
|
Kendallville, Trinity . |
NO REPORT |
||||
|
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s .... |
116.44 |
3,688.25 |
326.55 |
||
|
LaPorte, St. Paul’s . |
410.67 |
3,944.30 |
57.48 |
319.43 |
|
|
Logansport, Trinity . |
NO REPORT |
||||
|
Marion, Gethsemane . |
205.17 |
2,866.92 |
55.00 |
428.23 |
|
|
Michigan City, Trinity. . . . |
223.36 |
7,611.95 |
77.39 |
966.31 |
|
|
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s . |
323.23 |
4,705.86 |
103.04 |
318.91 |
578.07 |
|
Peru, Trinity . |
286.11 |
1,653.76 |
41.65 |
||
|
Plymouth, St. Thomas’. . . . |
256.24 |
2,160.87 |
249.65 |
115.12 |
|
|
South Bend, St. James’. .. . |
939.90 |
10,406.40 |
231.31 |
156.03 |
952.34 |
|
South Bend. Trinity . |
265.20 |
1,708.38 |
432.18 |
||
|
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s.. |
311.25 |
781.31 |
|||
|
Wawasee, All Saints’ . |
52.23 |
122.36 |
5.00 |
||
|
Scattered . |
|||||
|
Totals . |
8,087.17 |
80,450.19 |
934.56 |
10,222.59 |
7,814.34 |
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
67
THE YEAR 1943
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1,000.00 2,746.52 300.00
247.58
780.50
|
617.88 |
107.90 |
107.90 |
|
382.98 |
||
|
2,784.32 |
671.00 |
400.00 |
|
9,142.89 |
895.95 |
225.00 |
|
23,794.53 |
3,021.45 |
1,180.50 |
|
12,584.89 |
930.47 |
415.00 |
|
804.99 950.67 |
||
|
2,749.62 |
396.26 |
168.00 |
|
7,962.52 |
547.75 |
547.75 |
|
302.31 |
140.24 |
|
|
782.00 144.79 |
||
|
4,131.24 |
699.88 |
699.88 |
|
4,731.88 |
1,353.84 |
624.81 |
|
3,555.52 |
809.51 |
145.00 |
|
8,879.01 |
741.45 |
741.45 |
|
6,173.65 |
983.00 |
119.00 |
|
2,472.80 |
||
|
2,981.88 |
443.65 |
72.20 |
|
12,685.98 |
2,155.65 |
156.03 |
|
2,405.76 |
814.89 |
135.34 |
|
1,092.56 |
||
|
179.59 |
3.89 |
3.89 |
Auburn, St. Elizabeth .
Bristol, St. John’s .
Delphi, St. Mary’s .
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd.
Elkhart, St. John’s .
Fort Wayne, Trinity .
Gary, Christ Church .
Gary, St. Augustine’s .
Gas City, St. Paul’s .
Goshen, St. James’ .
Hammond, St. Paul’s .
Hartford City, St. Luke’s . .
Hobart, St. Stephen’s .
Howe, St. Mark’s .
Huntington, Christ Church . Ind. Harbor, St. Alban’s . . .
Kendallville, Trinity .
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s ....
LaPorte, St. Paul’s .
Logansport, Trinity .
Marion, Gethsemane .
Michigan City, Trinity....
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s .
Peru, Trinity .
Plymouth, St. Thomas’. . . . South Bend, St. James’. . . .
South Bend, Trinity .
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s..
Wawase°, All Saints’ .
Scattered .
3,774.60
1,300.00
112,294.26 14,716.78
5,741.75
68
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
DISBURSEMENTS FOR
|
Current Expenses Including Salary of Rector |
Salary of Rector |
Church Pension Fund |
Diocesan Assessment |
Communion Alms |
Special Parochial Purposes |
|
|
Auburn, St. Elizabeth.... |
||||||
|
Bristol, St. John’s . |
360.60 |
312.00 |
23.40 |
41.96 |
16.25 |
50.36 |
|
Delphi, St. Mary’s . |
359.48 |
240.00 |
18.00 |
36.61 |
112.37 |
|
|
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd |
2,161.07 |
1,200.00 |
91.50 |
389.08 |
128.77 |
|
|
Elkhart, St. John’s . |
5,834.02 |
2,800.00 |
140.01 |
459.21 |
23.35 |
1,509.98 |
|
Fort Wayne. Trinity . |
10,806.19 |
3,850.00 |
288.74 |
1,353.74 |
534.15 |
2,463.45 |
|
Gary, Christ Church . |
5.956.50 |
3,600.00 |
315.00 |
300.00 |
15.15 |
1,472.43 |
|
Gary, St. Augustine’s.... |
353.54 |
12.63 |
339.59 |
|||
|
Gas City, St. Paul’s . |
327.47 |
250.00 |
12.56 |
40.52 |
54.10 |
|
|
Goshen, St. James’ . |
1,918.23 |
1,200.00 |
113.75 |
270.45 |
197.50 |
|
|
Hammond, St. Paul’s . |
3.194.45 |
2,100.00 |
188.13 |
373.79 |
89.60 |
801.52 |
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s. |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Hobart, St. Stephen’s.... |
181.79 |
120.00 |
10.50 |
33.23 |
29.38 |
|
|
Howe, St. Mark’s . |
442.61 |
400.00 |
30.00 |
55.05 |
35.30 |
|
|
Huntington, Christ Church |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Ind.. Harbor, St. Alban’s. . |
53.20 |
600.00 |
||||
|
Kendallville, Trinity . |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s . . . |
2,669.85 |
1,620.00 |
141.76 |
327.77 |
211.50 |
|
|
LaPorte, St. Paul’s . |
2,499.98 |
1,800.00 |
157.86 |
337.14 |
57.48 |
147.26 |
|
Logansport, Trinity . |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Marion, Gethsemane . |
2,227.96 |
1,320.00 |
57.78 |
230.15 |
239.26 |
|
|
Michigan City, Trinity. . . |
5,055.64 |
3,000.00 |
196.92 |
663.64 |
712.52 |
|
|
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s. . . . |
3,379.54 |
1,800.00 |
170.63 |
321.89 |
103.04 |
1,029.51 |
|
Peru, Trinity . |
1,382.59 |
600.00 |
73.56 |
35.89 |
572.07 |
|
|
Plymouth, St. Thomas’. . . |
1,609.05 |
1,650.00 |
144.38 |
242.76 |
77.50 |
|
|
South Bend, St. James’... |
8,450.71 |
4,200.00 |
348.00 |
906.34 |
231.31 |
969.13 |
|
South Bend, Trinity . |
1,089.48 |
600.00 |
48.84 |
91.02 |
456.41 |
|
|
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s. |
364.09 |
240.00 |
21.00 |
79.36 |
126.81 |
|
|
Wawasee, All Saints’.... |
37.32 |
1.00 |
47.45 |
|||
|
Scattered . |
||||||
|
Totals . |
60,715.36 |
33,502.00 |
2,592.32 |
6,603.23 |
1,070.33 |
11,785.17 |
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THE YEAR 1943
|
The Church Program |
Capital Amount |
Transfer |
Total Disbursements |
Balance |
Sum Total |
|
|
Auburn, St. Elizabeth . |
||||||
|
24.87 |
517.44 |
117.67 |
635.11 |
Bristol, St. John’s . |
||
|
526.46 |
526.46 |
Delphi, St. Mary’s . |
||||
|
6.80 |
2,777.22 |
7.10 |
2,784.32 |
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd. |
||
|
729.03 |
8,695.60 |
447.29 |
9,142.89 |
Elkhart, St. John’s . |
||
|
1,409.44 |
6.57 |
5,989.52 |
23,502.23 |
292.30 |
23,794.53 |
Fort Wayne, Trinity . |
|
202.80 |
4,000.00 |
12,261.88 |
323.01 |
12,584.89 |
Gary, Christ Church . |
|
|
42.37 |
748.13 |
56.86 |
804.99 |
Gary, St. Augustine’s . |
||
|
41.26 |
475.91 |
474.76 |
950.67 |
Gas City, St. Paul’s . |
||
|
150.10 |
2,650.03 |
99.59 |
2,749.62 |
Goshen, St. James’ . |
||
|
465.42 |
1,200.00 |
6,312.91 |
1,649.61 |
7,962.52 |
Hammond, St. Paul’s . |
|
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s. . |
||||||
|
16.50 |
271.40 |
30.91 |
302.31 |
Hobart, St. Stephen’s . |
||
|
120.00 |
683.96 |
98.04 |
782.00 |
Howe, St. Mark’s . |
||
|
Huntington, Christ Church. |
||||||
|
16.96 |
70.16 |
4.47 |
74.63 |
Ind. Harbor, St. Alban’s. . . |
||
|
Kendallyille, Trinity . |
||||||
|
346.54 |
3,697.42 |
432.82 |
4,131.24 |
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s .... |
||
|
496.12 |
50.00 |
3,745.91 |
985.97 |
4,731.88 |
LaPorte, St. Paul’s . |
|
|
Logansport, Trinity . |
||||||
|
423.83 |
3,178.98 |
376.54 |
3,555.52 |
Marion, Gethsemane . |
||
|
966.31 |
600.00 |
8,195.03 |
683.98 |
8,879.01 |
Michigan City, Trinity.... |
|
|
575.42 |
30.00 |
5,463.40 |
710.25 |
6,173.65 |
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s . |
|
|
122.58 |
2,186.69 |
286.11 |
2,472.80 |
Peru, Trinity . |
||
|
115.12 |
137.50 |
400.00 |
2,726.31 |
255.57 |
2,981.88 |
Plymouth, St. Thomas’. . . . |
|
998.59 |
11,904.06 |
781.92 |
12,685.98 |
South Bend, St. James’. .. . |
||
|
431.18 |
2,116.93 |
288.83 |
2,405.76 |
South Bend, Trinity . |
||
|
6.60 |
597.86 |
514.70 |
1,112.56 |
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s.. |
||
|
10.00 |
95.77 |
83.82 |
179.59 |
Wawasee, All Saints’ . |
||
|
Scattered . |
7,595.26 174.07 12,362.10 103,401.69 9.003.12 112,404.81
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DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
VALUATION OF CHURCH
|
Church |
Rectory |
Parish House |
Land |
Other Buildings |
Furniture and Organ |
|
|
Auburn, St. Elizabeth . |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Bristol, St John’s . |
3,650.00 |
1,850.00 |
200.00 |
500.00 |
||
|
DelDhi St Marv’s . |
3,800.00 |
2,550.00 |
200.00 |
|||
|
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd. |
||||||
|
Elkhart, St. John’s . |
76,500.00 |
6,000.00 |
10,000.00 |
5,900.00 |
||
|
Fort Wayne, Trinity . |
83,220.00 |
18,000.00 |
15,000.00 |
|||
|
Gary, Christ Church . |
81,250.00 |
5,000.00 |
20,000.00 |
20,000.00 |
150.00 |
3,500.00 |
|
Gary, St. Augustine’s . |
3,500.00 |
1,500.00 |
700.00 |
|||
|
Gas City St. Paul’s . |
5,000.00 |
200.00 |
1,000.00 |
|||
|
Goshen, St. James’ . |
20,000.00 |
3,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
3000.00 |
5,000.00 |
|
|
Hammond, St. Paul’s . |
45,000.00 |
8,500.00 |
5,000.00 |
2,600.00 |
||
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s. . |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Hobart, St. Stephen’s . |
2,250.00 |
500.00 |
||||
|
Howe, St. Mark’s . |
1,300.00 |
300.00 |
||||
|
Huntington, Christ Church. |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Inch Harbor, St. Alban’s. . . |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Kendallville, Trinity . |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s .... |
10,000.00 |
15,000.00 |
3,500.00 |
|||
|
LaPorte, St. Paul’s . |
40,000.00 |
4,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
2,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
|
|
Logansport, Trinity . |
NO REPORT |
|||||
|
Marion, Gethsemane . |
18,000.00 |
3,500.00 |
1,500.00 |
4,000.00 |
||
|
Michigan City, Trinity.... |
100,000.00 |
20,000.00 |
260,000.00 |
55,500.00 |
||
|
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s . |
10,000.00 |
3,200.00 |
3,000.00 |
2,500.00 |
||
|
Peru, Trinity . |
25,000.00 |
4,000.00 |
1,000.00 |
|||
|
Plymouth, St. Thomas’ .... |
40,000.00 |
4,000.00 |
2,500.00 |
10,000.00 |
3,500.00 |
|
|
South Bend, St. James’. . . . |
75,000.00 |
30,000.00 |
15,000.00 |
|||
|
South Bend, Trinity . |
15,000.00 |
3,000.00 |
3,500.00 |
1,800.00 |
||
|
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s.. |
8,470.00 |
3,102.00 |
1,500.00 |
500.00 |
||
|
Wawasee, All Saints’ . |
4,000.00 |
1,500.00 |
4,000.00 |
|||
|
Scattered . |
666,220.00 79,557.00 40,150.00 122,700.00 263.iso.oo 108,200.00
Totals
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
71
PROPERTY — DECEMBER 31, 1943
|
Total Valuation |
Total Insurance |
Endowments |
Mortgage Indebtedness |
Floating Indebtedness |
|
|
- |
Auburn, St. Elizabeth . |
||||
|
6,400.00 |
3,700.00 |
200.00 |
Bristol, St. John’s . |
||
|
835.00 |
400.00 |
Delphi, St. Mary’s . |
|||
|
6,000.00 |
E. Chicago, Good Shepherd. |
||||
|
101,400.00 |
55,000.00 |
1,874.60 |
Elkhart, St. John’s . |
||
|
116,220.00 |
101,220.00 |
20,000.00 |
13,000.00 |
Fort Wayne, Trinity . |
|
|
129,900.00 |
88,000.00 |
Gary, Christ Church . |
|||
|
5,700.00 |
Gary, St. Augustine’s . |
||||
|
6,200.00 |
3,500.00 |
Gas City, St. Paul’s . |
|||
|
36,000.00 |
29,000.00 |
6,000.00 |
2,400.00 |
Goshen, St. James’ . |
|
|
61,100.00 |
43,500.00 |
2,400.00 |
Hammond, St. Paul’s . |
||
|
Hartford City, St. Luke’s . . |
|||||
|
2,750.00 |
1,000.00 |
Hobart, St. Stephen’s . |
|||
|
1.600.00 |
1,600.00 |
Howe, St. Mark’s . |
|||
|
Huntington, Christ Church . |
|||||
|
Ind. Harbor, St. Alban’s . . . |
|||||
|
Kendall ville, Trinity . |
|||||
|
28,500.00 |
15,500.00 |
400.00 |
Kokomo, St. Andrew’s .... |
||
|
49,000.00 |
47,000.00 |
1,600.00 |
LaPorte, St. Paul’s . |
||
|
Logansport, Trinity . |
|||||
|
27,000.00 |
10,500.00 |
3,200.00 |
darion, Gethsemane . |
||
|
435,500.00 |
268,000.00 |
3,400.00 |
Michigan City, Trinity.... |
||
|
18,700.00 |
15,000.00 |
500.00 |
Mishawaka, St. Paul’s . |
||
|
30,000.00 |
15,000.00 |
Peru, Trinity . |
|||
|
60,000.00 |
20,600.00 |
6,300.00 |
2,700.00 |
Plymouth, St. Thomas’ .... |
|
|
120,000.00 |
63,000.00 |
3,491.10 |
1,790.39 |
South Bend, St. James’. . . . |
|
|
9,800.00 |
5,600.00 |
4,605.19 |
South Bend, Trinity . |
||
|
13,572.00 |
8,800.00 |
2,000.00 |
Valparaiso, St. Andrew’s.. |
||
|
9,500.00 |
3,200.00 |
Wawasee, All Saints’ . |
|||
|
Scattered . |
|||||
|
1,269.677.00 |
805,120.00 |
44,296.29 |
23,190.39 |
8,374.60 |
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
73
The Death and Burial of Bishop Gray
The Right Reverend Campbell Gray, D.D., S.T.D., Bishop of Northern Indiana, died on May 16th in St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, at the age of 65. He had been seriously ill of pneumonia in December, but had recovered sufficiently to return to his duties, until he suffered a heart attack on May 9th.
Bishop Gray was born in Bolivar, Tennessee, on January 6, 1879, the son of the Right Reverend William Crane Gray and Fannie Campbell (Bowers). On both sides of the family there was a long line of priests and bishops among whom were Bishop Cross, the first Bishop of New Jersey; Bishop Doane, second Bishop of New Jersey; Bishop Mclllvaine, second Bishop of Ohio; Bishop Whittingham, fourth Bishop of Maryland. His father became the first Bishop of what was then the missionary district of Southern Florida. He spent his boyhood in Nashville, Tennessee, and received his early education there. In 1901, he was graduated from the Univer¬ sity of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee, receiving his M.A. in 1902. In 1904, he was graduated from General Theological Seminary. He received the degree of D.D. from Nashotali House in 3 925; D.D. from the University of the South in 1926; and the degree of S.T.D. from General Theological Seminary in 1926.
He was ordained deacon in 1904 and priest in 1905 by his father. For the first ten years of his ministry he engaged in missionary work in Florida. He was vicar of St. Augus¬ tine’s Church, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, from 1914-22; rector of St. Paul’s Church, Peoria, Illinois, 1922-25. On May 1, 1925, he was consecrated Bishop by Bishops Weller, Fawcett, Webb, Gailor, Anderson, McCormick, Francis, Partridge, and Griswold. On January 21, 1925, he was elected Bishop Coad¬ jutor, but was consecrated Bishop of the Diocese on May 1, 1925. He selected St. Paul’s Church, Mishawaka, as the Pro-Cathedral.
Bishop Gray was married in Nashville in 1905 to Virginia Neil Morgan who survives. He leaves three sons and one daughter. William C. Gray of Grosse Point Farms, Detroit, Michigan, is serving with the U.S. Navy; The Reverend Francis Campbell Gray, a missionary in the Philippines, is at present in a Japanese concentration camp; and Major Joseph A. Gray is in the U.S. Marine Corps, American Army Air Force. The daughter, Mrs. William Peters, is living in Mish¬ awaka while her husband is in service in Australia. Another daughter, Mrs. George W. Ridgway of Springfield, Illinois, died recently.
74
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
Bishop Gray hacl been President of the Synod of the Pro¬ vince of the Mid-West since 1926. He was an American mem¬ ber of the Doctrinal Committee of Anglican and Orthodox £ Churches authorized by the Lambeth Conference, 1930, and | was a member of the General Convention from 1910-43. Re- P centlv, the Presiding Bishop appointed Bishop Gray to take Bishop Wilson’s place on the Joint Committee on The Legal Title of the Church. From 1911-13 he was a trustee of the University of the South; he was a trustee of Nashotah House at the time of his death and also president of the Board of t Trustees of Howe Military School, Howe, Indiana.
Active in the civic life of his community. Bishop Gray was a member of the South Bend Rotary Club, and of the Mish- p awaka Chamber of Commerce, and the Round Table Club of South Bend. He was a member of the Boards of the St. Joseph County Society for Crippled Children and the St. Joseph County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile |
Paralysis. !
The Burial Office and Solemn High Requiem were held at St. James Church, South Bend, Friday, May 19th, at 10:00 a. m., with Bishop Ivms of Milwaukee as celebrant. He was assisted by Bishop Essex of Quincy as Deacon and Bishop |
Conkling of Chicago, as Sub-Deacon. Three bishops of the H
Province of the Mid-West officiated in the Burial Office, Whit- temore of Western Michigan, and Kirchoffer of Indianapolis. §1
The servers at the Requiem were the Very Reverend Er- i land L. Groton, dean of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Mishawaka, and the Reverend Robert J. Murphy, D.D., chaplain of Howe :■) Military School, Howe, Indiana. The Bishop’s Crozier was j carried in the procession by the Venerable J. McNeal Wheat- ley, rector of Trinity Church, Fort Wayne, and Archdeacon of the Diocese. The Reverend Harold G. Kappes, priest-in- charge of Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission, South Bend, and J the Reverend Don H. Copeland, rector of St. James, South ■: Bend, were the co-masters of ceremonies. The Reverend Peter Langendorff, rector of St. Paul’s Church, Hammond, was the crucifer, and the Reverend Russell G. Flagg, rector ; of Trinity Church, Michigan City, and the Reverend Leo K. D. \
Patterson, rector of St. James Church, Goshen, were the Is
torch bearers; the thurifer, the Reverend Dom Francis Hil¬ ary Bacon, O.S.B.
The commital and internment took place in the crypt at St. James Chapel, Howe Military School, Howe, Indiana, by the Right Reverend Lewis Bliss Whittemore, Bishop of Western Michigan, and the Reverend Robert J. Murphy, D.D., chaplain of the school, and the Venerable J. McNeal Wheat- j ley.
The Missa Marialis Choral Eucharist was sung by the choir §■ of St. James Parish, under the direction of Ethel Stuart Gaumer, organist and choirmaster.
FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COUNCIL
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Honorary pallbearers included Bishops Creighton of Mich¬ igan, Tucker of Ohio, Hobson of Southern Ohio, Page of Northern Michigan, White of Springfield, and Sturtevant of Fond du Lac. The clergy of the Diocese were the active pallbearers.
The procession included the visiting clergy of the Episco¬ pal Church, and the Reverend Arcadious Arcadiou, rector of St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Church, South Bend, and the Reverend Peter M. Paunovich, rector of St. Peter and St. Paul Serbian Orthodox Church, South Bend, and the Rev¬ erend George Tatarow, St. Michael’s Greek Orthodox-Cath¬ olic Church, Mishawaka; the honorary guard, board of trus¬ tees and faculty of Howe Military School; and the members of the President and Council of the Province of the Mid- West; the members of the Board of Trustees of the Diocese of Northern Indiana; the members of the Board of Trustees of Nashotah House; the members of the Bishop and Council of the Diocese; the members of the Cathedral Chapter, and the Vestry of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Mishawaka.
The body lay in state at St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, Misha¬ waka, from Wednesday 6:30 p.m. until Thursday 7:00 p.m., when it was received from St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral Parish at St. James Church with Prayers and Vespers of the Dead, by the Reverend Don H. Copeland and the Venerable J. Me- Neal Wheatley. This was followed by a service at 8:00 p.m. by the rctor and congregation of the Holy Trinity Hungarian Mission, South Bend. A lay and clerical watch was observed all during the time the Bishop lay in state.
On Friday morning there were continuous Requiems, at half-hour intervals, from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. There was also a Requiem at the St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral Parish, Mish¬ awaka, at 8:00 a.m.
Journal of Proceedings
of the
Special Diocesan Council
of the
DIOCESE of NORTHERN INDIANA
Which Met in
Saint James’ Episcopal Church, South Bend, Indiana Wednesday, June 28, 1944
78
DIOCESE OF NORTHERN INDIANA
SPECIAL DIOCESAN COUNCIL June 28, 1944
June 29, 1944
The Special Council called for the purpose of the election of a bishop for the Diocese of Northern Indiana convened on Wednesday, June 28, 1944, at St. Janies Church, in South Bend, Indiana. At 10:30 a.m. the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist was celebrated by the Venerable J. McNeal Wheatley, rector of Trinity Church, Fort Wayne, and President of the Standing Committee and assisted by the Rever¬ end Don H. Copeland, rector of St. James Church, South Bend.
The roll call of the clergy and of the lay delegates at the Council was made by the Secretary of the Diocese. Major James H. Haberly reported for the Committee on Credentials on the delinquent parishes not entitled to seat or vote in the Council and Mr. Arthur L. May reported on his examination of the credentials.
The first order of business was the election of a Presiding Officer; by unanimous vote, the Honorable Gilbert A. Elliott was elected President of the Council.
The Chair called for communications on the Secretary’s desk and the two following resolutions were read:
“On motion of Father Murphy, seconded by Father Langendorff, that the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Northern Indiana recommend to the Special Council duly called on Wednesday, June 28th, 1944 at Saint James Church, South Bend, Indiana, that each parochial delegation, with the exception of lay alternate delegates, be seated together according to a pre-conceived plan, and that each delegate entitled to vote secure his ballot from the Secretary of the Diocese after having identified himself by name and his parochial affiliation, said name shall be checked on the list of delegates by the Secretary of the Diocese, and that all who desire to speak from the floor of the Special Council preface their remarks by giving their names and parochial affiliations. Carried.”
“On motion of Father Langendorff, seconded by Father Murphy, that the Standing Committee recommend that the Special Council called to elect a bishop for this Diocese on Wednesday, June 28th, 1944 at Saint James Church, South Bend, ‘be declared in Executive Session’, and, that the Secretary of the Diocese so present these recommendations. Carried.”
This amendment was moved by the Very Reverend Erland L. Groton, Dean of St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral, of Mishawaka, and passed by the Council. These resolutions were presented to the Special Council by the Standing Committee of the Diocese.
The Reverend George J. Childs called for the reading of a resolu¬ tion by the Secretary from the Rector, Wardens and Vestry of St. Paul’s Church, LaPorte. The resolution read:
TO THE SPECIAL COUNCIL OF THE DIOCESE OF NORTH¬ ERN INDIANA, CALLED TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28th, 1944, IN ST. JAMES CHURCH, SOUTH BEND—
Reverend Fathers and Brethren:
At a meeting of the Rector, Wardens and Vestry of St. Paul’s Church, LaPorte, held June 19th, 1944, it was voted unanimously to memorialize this Council as follows:
WHEREAS, a very brief time has been allowed between the loss of our Diocesan Bishop, the late Rt. Reverend Campbell Gray, and