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SOUTHWEST, CALIFORNIA MISSIONS, LATIN AMERICA This bead was very popular in the SouthWestern part of our U.S., thus the Spanish name "Padre' for Father. The small 'ponys' were popular with the Priests along with the indians. They were traded for food and information along with fur pelts. For this overall series we are searching for and using old fur trade beads and crosses whereever possible.. CANADA, GREAT LAKES,
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valley. Soon available. + A BEAD WITH MANY NAMES 'PADRE BEADS', 'PEKING GLASS', 'DUTCH BEADS', 'CHIEF BEADS' - all the same wound bead, originally from China (Ching Dynasty, 1640’s to early 1900’s.) then migrated to European trade over the Chinese border and picked up by glass bead makers in Venice and Bohemia, then traded by the Dutch to American shores via New France and New Spain. 'Padre' came from the Spanish Priests who wore the smaller 'Ponys' and traded with the indians who called the large version, 'Chiefs'. Beads tell wonderful stories about the way people migrated, marketed and traded their goods! + Note natural, irregularities and wear typical of the older Padre beads. A skull on an old crucifix is typical symbolizing "Christs victory over death" This antique cross lost its corpus many years ago but is still a rare and beautiful reminder of our faith. + ARCHIVAL DIGS TELL US MORE The Padre beads were mandrel wound and reported to be the first bead brought to America with Coronado in the mid 1500s. The most popular were the turquoise blue and the white. (also made in red, clear, yellow, green and black.) They were made in three sizes: jumbo (Dugons), mid-size (Crow), and small (Pony). + TRADE BEADS ALSO USED FOR SUPPLIES In 1778 Captain James Cook (an English explorer) wrote in his journal that it was difficult to obtain supplies and furs from the Pacific Coast Indians with out this particular blue (turquoise) bead. Indian burial sites have yielded early trade where white Padre beads were also found. + 1 BEAD FOR 1 PELT Bead prices varied with location, demand, and how badly Indians wanted a particular bead. When trading for beaver pelts, Hudson's Bay Company used a standard value based on 'made' beaver (a made beaver was stretched, dried, and ready for shipment.) Records from early trading posts show a made beaver was worth: six Hudson's Bay beads; three light blue Padre (Crow) beads; two larger transparent blue beads. And in some places it was 1 bead for 1 pelt. + Little historical information is available on the majority of trade beads discovered in archeological digs. Hudson's Bay Company has celebrated over three hundred years in North America, but the records on types and descriptions of trade beads, along with invoices, and sources of supply have not survived in their archives. Today the company's only examples of the Hudson's Bay beads are in the Indian Arts and Crafts section of their museums. +
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~ PADRE JUAN PEREZ OFM ~ |
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FATHER JUAN PEREZ (1493) A Franciscan Friar encouraged Queen Isabella to send Columbus West without further delay (1491) searching for a route to India. Fr Perez blessed and gave holy communion to Columbus and the crew of the two Caravels , 'Nina' and 'Pinta' and the Cargo ship (Carrack), 'Santa Maria de la Conception' - before leaving. He would accompany Columbus on his second trip, bringing the authority of celebrating the first Mass on the shores of America at Point Conception (Haiti). + Icon of Fr Perez blessing Columbus 1492
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~ PADRE JAKE LABOON SJ ~ |
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FATHER 'JAKE' LABOON SJ (1921 - 1988) Before becoming a Jesuit Priest, 'Jake' a graduate of the US Naval Academy class of 1943 was stationed on the submarine, USS Pito (SS 265). During WWII. LTJG Laboon won the Silver Star for bravery for diving from his moving submarine in the mine infested waters to rescue a downed aviator under heavy enemy fire. A Navy Frigate was named after him. USS Laboon DDG 58. +
Father Jake was a Navy Chaplain stationed in Viet Nam. He celebrated Mass in the rugged battlefield setting. (Winning the Legion of Merit for fearless actions on the battlefield with the 3rd Marines). He served as a confessor to many of our service men who may have never made it home. He was the Senior Catholic Chaplain at the USNA and retired as the US Atlantic Fleet Chaplain. He was nominated for Admiral but chose to retire early as Capt JF Laboon, USN, CHC. He served the rest of his life as a Jesuit priest. + We delight in dedicating this sea green rosary to Father Jake. In knowing him, we are sure he would want us to honor all Military Chaplains who have served our women and men over the years, especially those who lost their lives in battle. + A GREAT INTERCESSOR Please don't forget to ask Father Jake to intercede for you in matters of importance to you and your loved ones including vocations, military, our nation, and those who suffer from cancer (which ended his life in 1988.) He took requests for prayer very seriously in life and am sure more so now. Please keep him in your prayers and feel free to re dedicated your rosary as you wish. + WHERE OUR ROSARIES ARE MADE The large old slab table, a collection of logs hewn here on our land, is where every rosary and chaplet from the workshop is made. What makes them even more precious is because of the Masses celebrated by Father Jake for us on this old slab table. It humbles me every time I think of the sacred species on this table where our lady's rosaries are now made.
SEA GREEN PADRE
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BISHOP OSCAR ROMERO (1917-1980) Archbishop Romero was shot while celebrating Mass at a small chapel located in a hospital called "La Divina Providencia", on 24 March 1980. His homily was directed to the Salvadoran soldiers, "as Christians, to obey God's higher order and to stop carrying out the government's repression and violations of basic human rights." He was shot while elevating the Chalice during the Eucharistic rite. His blood spilled over the altar mixing with the Holy Blood of Christ in the chalice. + THE FUNERAL Over 25000 mourners attended from all over the world. It was the largest demonstration in Salvadoran history, possibly all of Latin America. It proved to be a turning point in the history of the Salvadoran conflict, a peak in the power of popular organizations aligned with the left, whose popularity declined after this event. + Bishop Oscar Romero
+ BBC reported the horror 25 years later: "Tens of thousands of mourners who had gathered for Romero's funeral Mass in front of the cathedral in San Salvador were filmed fleeing in terror as army gunners on the rooftops around the square opened fire.... One person who was there told us he remembered the piles of shoes left behind by those who escaped with their lives." (Some reports said between 30 - 50 people were killed.) + "I do not believe in death without resurrection. If they kill me, I shall arise in the Salvadoran people. (Oscar Romero) + INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Please ask Bishop Romero to intercede for you in matters of importance to you and your loved ones, especially for those in leadership roles, intolerance for the rights of others and the killing of the innocent as in murder. We encourage you to rename your rosary but before you do, remember him in prayer for the cause of his beatification and canonization..
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~ FRAY EUSEBIO KENO SJ ~ |
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FRAY EUSEBIO KENO SJ (1645-1711) Father Keno was an Italian Jesuit priest known for his exploration and evangelizaton of the now known of southern Arizona and northern Sonora. He established 24 missions. Our favorite stop for mass outside of Tucson, is San Xavier del Bac founded in 1692. The new church dates 1785 is beautifully decorated with a mix of Native American and New Spain frescos). He taught the Indians how to grow seeds and grain from Europe and is believed to have introduced the grape that produces Zinfandel wine. He also may have brought cuttings for the ‘Mission Fig’ from Europe. + Father Keno also provided livestock to the indians and saw to their daily care like a rancher. The heard grew from 20 to over 70,000 head. He fought hard for the rights of the indians and was opposed to slavery which created major problems with the Spaniards. He was an author, astronomer and cartographer, drawing the first maps of the area and proved that Baja California was not an island . He also encouraged the building of roads and his many expeditions covered over 50,000 square miles much of which he mapped. He was not only important to the economic growth of the area but brought unknown numbers to the faith of the true God.. + Bronze of Fr Keno by Suzanne Silvercruys
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Please ask Fray Keno to intercede for you in matters of importance to you and your loved ones, especially those of education, intolerance and abuse of other people and the needs of ranchers and farmers. We encourage you to rename your rosary but before you do, to say a little prayer for Fray Keno.
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~ FATHER ANDREW WHITE SJ ~ |
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FATHER ANDREW WHITE (1579-1656) Father Andrew White, a Jesuit, was born and educated in England. He attended colleges in Spain and France and taught in France for a short period. Since Catholic Priests were not allowed to live or work in England during that time he only visited. But was hired to work for Cecil Calvert, the second Lord Baltimore who was looking for Catholic families to settle in his new colony in Maryland. He knew the Jesuits had a strong evangelization history in New France and New Spain and was looking for the conversion of the indigenous in the new land. + CELEBRATED THE FIRST MASS In 1633, Father, along with several priests and 9 servants embarked on the ship 'Ark' to the new world. He kept a journal "Brief Relations' which today gives us great insight on the indigenous men and women (who wore 'beades' around their neck on a string) along with recording Maryland history. After a rough sea voyage, they landed near the mouth of St Mary's River where he celebrated the first Mass in Maryland on the annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary (25 March, 1634) + Father Andrew White baptizing
+ CONVERSION AND TRADE They stayed and built St. Mary's City near the mouth of the Chesapeake. Father translated Catholic Prayers into the language of the indians and in 1639 met with the head Chieftain of the Piscataways who was a believer and baptized him and his family. Father White began trading food and beaver furs helping the much needed colony with its economy. The Thoroughoods who came to Maryland either on the 'Ark or 'Dove' about the same time as Father furthered development of a very successful European beaver pelt trade with the indians. + BIRTHPLACE OF RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE In 1645 a group of Protestants raided St. Mary's and captured the Catholic priests and leaders in the colony and took them back to England for trial but were found not guilty. Because of this, St. Mary's City is now considered to be the birthplace of religious tolerance in British North America. + The Maryland Toleration Act, passed in 1649 is believed to have influenced the writing of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, assuring religious freedom in American law. (adopted on December 15, 1791.) + hand made prayer beads found at St. Mary's - dated 1638
+ Father never returned to Maryland and died in England but today we see his very important role in American History and that of Religious Freedom, truly directed from above. + INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Please ask Father White to intercede for you in matters of importance to you and your loved ones, especially where religious intolerance is involved, pray for understanding. We encourage you to rename your rosary but before you do, to say a little prayer for Father White.
WHITE PADRE
TRADE BEADS
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BLESSED FRA JUNIPERO SERRA OFM (1713-1784) Fra Serra, a Spanish Franciscan, held a doctorate in theology. He was well known for moving people to penance. In 1768, Father Serra was appointed superior over 15 Franciscans for the Indian Missions of Baja California. When King Carlos III ousted the Jesuits from New Spain, Serra became the 'Father Presidente'. Before leaving San Blas to evangelize the Californias he established the only Franciscan Mission in the Baja (Misión San Fernando Rey de España de Velicatá). On reaching the northern Californias he established the Mission San Diego de Alcalá, the first of the 21 missions along the coast of California. + During the American Revolutionary War, Father Serra took up a collection from his mission parishes throughout California. The total money collected amounted to roughly $137. The money was sent to General George Washington. +
In 1770 he moved north and founded the Mission San Carlos Borroméo de Carmelo. (Monterey) where he established his headquarters. He relocated the mission a few miles south to Carmel (Mission Carmel) as the first location was under the Presidio (Military) Under his presidency he founded Mission San Antonio de Padua, Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Mission San Francisco de Asís, Mission Santa Clara de Asís, and Mission San Buenaventura. Fr. Serra was also present at the founding of the Presidio of Santa Barbara. (beatified by JPII in 1988) + INTERCESSORY PRAYERS Please ask Fra Serra to intercede for you in matters of importance to you and your loved ones, especially when it involves travel, education, and reconciliation. We encourage you to rename your rosary but before you do, to say a little prayer for Father Serra.
CLEAR PADRE BEADS
BEADS AND CROSS
OVER 100 YEARS OLD
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Beads are a part of almost every culture on earth. Beads have been worn and traded for 40,000 plus years. We see evidence of this through ancient trade routes, migration patterns, ancient burial grounds and archival excavations sites. In 1492, Columbus wrote in his logbook that the natives of San Salvadore Island "were given red caps and glass beads" and Hernando Cortéz, the Spanish explorer brought beads along with crucifixes and other religious items in 1519 to New Spain. De Soto brought glass beads for trade to the indigenous in Florida. By 1622 - for a short time - there was a glass factory in Jamestown Va. before being destroyed by indians. Lewis and Clark were among the many Expeditions who carried beads to trade for food and information. + MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF BEADS By the early 1600s the French Jesuits had discovered the value of the fur trade with the indians and beads became an important part of their evangelization in what is now Canada, the Great Lakes and NY. Beaver fur had become a major item because of the European love for fur hats and beaver was water proof adding to its value. Excavations at fur trade centers yield a variety of bead types. Millions of pounds of beads came from Europe in the hold of ships over the 200 year trade period and archival digs show their travels all over the world. + Hudson's Bay Co developed a trade between Padre beads and beaver pelts but there is little history as records were not kept or were destroyed over time. (When they traded the Padres they were still known as 'Peking Glass' and were made in China.) But the blue Padre beads became the primo trade for fur with the indians. the 'Blue Sky Beads'. |
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WITH TWO CROSSES (FOUND AT THE ONONDAGA INDIAN MISSION (Sainte Marie de Ganentaa) (NY) This 15 decade rosary represents a full rosary and suspect the beads were European trade beads used to purchase beaver pelts from the indians by the Jesuits in new France. The Onondaga Mission was only active from 1656 - 1658 as the Mohawks threatened to attack the mission. +
della missione de Onondaga + UPPER CRUCIFIX: Irish Penal Cross believed to be from Loch Derg (Ireland), also known as St Patrick's Purgatory. Irish influence and trade with Spain, New France and New Spain was not unusual during penal times (1670s on). We cannot find any information of them being made before the 1700s, our penal cross is marked 1722. (see A.T. Lucas.) But easily could have been added at a later date. + LOWER CROSS: (not attached to rosary) Double Bar Lorraine trade cross typical of those coming from Hudson's Bay Trading Post during the next century. These were traded to the indians for fur pelts which opened up opportunities for the Priests to baptize and evangelize them. Indians proudly wore these crosses as a status symbol, not necessarily for a religious symbol. For more information see DOUBLE BAR LORRAINE TRADE CROSSES soon in our history page. |
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Father Jake's dad loved to share this story and it really strengthens our faith in the Lord and how the communion of saints remind us of his closeness to us. + After Lt JG Laboon graduated from Annapolis he served in the Navy. He wrote his dad that the next really good woman he met that was single, he was going to propose marriage - it was time to settle down. The problem was that his dad who was the Emissary to Italy during WWII had just visited with Padre Pio and was told his son would become a priest! + This puzzled his dad so back up the hill he went to visit Padre Pio. Padre Pio assured him in a gruff voice that his son was going to be a priest and that was all there was to it. Jake's very proud dad never told his son about these two visits until 12 years later when he graduated from the seminary and became a Jesuit priest! + FEARLESS IN SPORTS Father Jake showed his fearlessness on the sports field while at the Naval Academy by winning National Honors in Football (All East) and Lacrosse (All American). When playing backyard touch football with the neighborhood "kids" (of all ages) he showed no mercy - the only alternative anyone had was to toss that navy man into the closest water - the back yard pool, which delighted all - including Father who pulled as many in with him as he could grab! + Father Jake was one of 9 children. His brother Joe, a priest and 3 of his sisters, RSM nuns. Great Steelers fans but a bit hard when Dallas played! |
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OUR FRIEND AND FRIEND OF FATHER JAKE'S In colonial period the catholic gentry, if I may call them that. used to send their boys to a Jesuit school located first in Reims but with the Franch revolution to a place in Belgium called St. Omers. Many became Jesuits and returned to play important parts in the establishment of the Church in the USA, for example John Carrol and Leonard Neil, the first two archbishops of Baltimore. + Charles Carrol, John's cousin was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. With catholic emancipation in England, the school moved to a place in England called Stonyhurst and is there to this day. WA Dawson sj + MORE INFO FROM FATHER DAWSON Wisconsin is represented in the rotunda of the U. S. capital by a statue of Pere Marquette. My Canadian brethren insist that they are the Canadian Martyrs. In Arizona all their history is about Fr. Kino. Of course the Church was established in the U. S. by Fr. Andrew White in St. Mary's County Md. It all humbles me. + When we would point out to our Canadian brethren that two of the martyrs died in New York State, they insist that New York was part of Canada at the time. So there! All in good fun. WAD SJ + HOW THIS PAGE GREW! Last time Father Jake was up here he amazed us with his knowledge of the Jesuits in the Great Lakes area so know he helped plant the seed. Recently we noted the apparition of Our Lady a few miles down US 41 and how her words tied into the Peshtigo WI Fire in 1871 and now today with the attacks on the church. + Then Father Dawson, here comes your email and you simply watered the seed by gifting us with these great leads on this page - and we watched the list of good men grow as we learned about their tireless efforts to evangelize and help settle our nation. Thank you so much for your input! RW |
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OUR FIRST PARISH IN CALIFORNIA When our family first moved to California, Mission San Diego de Alcalá was our parish church. It was also the first of the 21 California Missions under Serra's leadership. On leaving San Diego a few years later, we moved to Monterey, the second of the Serra mission churchs, San Carlos (Presidio) was where 2 of our children received their first holy communion and attended peimary school. Living in San Francisco (Mission Dolores) kept us close to the Missions. Our last address before leaving California was San Juan Capistrano CA so we have dug in and planted seeds in the same Mission earth for most of our married life. |
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Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. + more devotional chaplets IMMACULATE CONCEPTION read how Mary came to New France and New Spain IMMACULATE CONCEPTION TIME LINE for more interesting information re the Virgin Immaculate as protectress also see NATURAL DISASTERS FIRE & EARTH & AIR & WATER see interesting history of trade crosses: DOUBLE LORRAINE FUR TRADES also see more rosaries using old fur trade beads TRADE BEAD ROSARIES BISHOP BARAGA TOP |
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