History of The Roman/Epicopal Catholic Church in Carroll County

[Digital]

I still have not heard from the person who apparently has the say in whether I can photograph the interior of the old Episcopal/Roman Catholic church. I did receive information last night on why this said person has not contacted me yet.
I believe my source was accurate.
Again, I do not want to reveal the whys and/or the wherefores of the history of this particular structure until a later date, when I will reveal its location, and how this structure ended up in it's current location.
Right now my emphasis is on the Episcopalian's history in Carroll Co. I will then focus on the Roman Catholic history.

Bruce ("The" Sleuth)

[Digital]

I am awaiting information from my source concerning details of the history of the Episcopal Church. This will be in written form. Once I receive this information I will review it; I will then gather this information to verify via an interview with someone at the Episcopal Church.
I have already received written information regarding the Roman Catholic Church. I will review it again, and then contact someone at the Catholic Church to verify the information I have received in written form.
This is my game plan, and I hope to stick with it.

Bruce ("Church" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Today I talked to a parishioner of the Roman Catholic Church who gave me the name of a person who apparently knows a great deal of the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Carroll Co. I plan to interview this particular person in the near future. Have drawn up a series of questions that I intend to ask during the course of the interview.
Although, for the purposes of this thread, I plan to present the history of the Episcopal Church prior to the presentation regarding the Roman church. However, at present, I have more information on the Romans in this county than I do the Episcopalians. In the historical narrative, it appears that the Episcopalians preceded the Romans in this county.
I have lunch with a parishioner of the Episcopalian church practically everyday. He is assisting me in obtaining a written history of the church as well as providing me with the name of a person I can interview.

Bruce ("Spiritual" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Just a reminder that I have not forgotten about seeking permission regarding photos of the interior of the old Episcopal/Roman Catholic church. There are more photos that I need to take regarding this thread, so I hope to include the interior shots of the old church with the photos that still need to be taken.

Bruce ("still at it" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Talked with my lunch buddy today reminding him that I was still awaiting the written history of the Episcopal church. He related that his source was planning to get this information to me.

Bruce ("still still at it" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Today while finishing lunch at the Carrollton Senior Citizens Center, John Panfil (the Roman Catholic representative) approached me to inform me that he had set up an interview on March 15th to meet with the individual who knows a lot about the history of the Roman Catholic church in Carroll Co. My interview with this particular individual will be held at the Lady of Our Perpetual Help church.
Since Rick Prince (Episcopalian representative) had not left the table after finishing lunch, I introduced these two individuals. Although, they are both members of the Senior Citizens Center, they were not acquainted with each other.
I thought that this was an unique experience.
Rick is working on obtaining the written history of the Episcopal church as well as obtaining someone that I can interview.
BTW- both of these names are real. Used with their permission.

Bruce ("grateful" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Today Rick handed me a copy of a small book titled "The Story of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Carrollton, Georgia 1887-1987".
This is obviously the written history that I have been referring to in my posts.
Since this little book (not counting the short Appendix, the book is 66 pages in length.) covers the church's first 100 years, I will need to cover the last 30 years apparently by the way of a face to face interview.
There is no problem with this.
Also, I started this book today- the section I read was very interesting.
Once I finish reading this book, I will then request Rick (Prince) to secure an interview for me with someone at the Episcopal church, who knows the history- especially the last 30 years. Although the interview will not be limited to the 30 years the book does not cover.

Bruce ("determined" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Last night I read the entire book about the history of the Episcopal church that Rick (Prince) gave me yesterday at lunch.
I plan to re-read it, and highlight the stories I want to share with you. Also, today Rick informed me that a book citing the history of the church up to apparently the present time is due out soon. He plans to provide me with a copy of the new book when it comes out.
Tomorrow, as stated in an earlier post (#26), I plan to meet with an individual who I plan to interview regarding the history of the Catholic church.

Bruce ("still on the job" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Drove out after lunch to meet with the person who I had planned to interview regarding the history of the Catholic church in Carroll Co. John (Panfil) was also to be present at this interview. The plan was to start the interview after the Mass at noon.
Turns out that the Mass was cancelled due to the fact that the priest was in Atlanta for a meeting. As a result none of the particulars were there for my interview.
John attempted to reach me via phone about the cancellation; however he was unable to reach me. I have no problem with this since it was a beautiful day for a drive.
The interview has been rescheduled for March 22- same time, and place.

Bruce ("preserving" Sleuth)

[Digital]

Well, I again drove out to the Catholic church for my scheduled interview today. No one was there in regard to my interview. Contacted John (Panfil) via phone. He related that he had not been in touch with the person I was to interview. As a result the interview did not take place. John will attempt to set it up next Wednesday. He will call me to confirm the appointment for the interview in advance.
On the bright side, I am now on a first name basis with the lady in the office.

Bruce ("stood up" Sleuth)

[Cantab]

Bruce, I'm glad you're having fun! The frustrations of doing research...........

[Digital]

Bruce, I'm glad you're having fun! The frustrations of doing research...........

[Digital]

John (Panfil) contacted me via phone today to confirm my appointment is all set for tomorrow at the Catholic church.
Plan to let you know how the interview went.


Bruce ('expectant" Sleuth)

[Digital]

I conducted the interview today with two people who are versed in the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Carroll Co. Rather than take written notes, I taped the entire interview. There is some interesting stories to be told.
The two persons I interviewed gave me permission to use their real names. I will share these names with you at a later date.
Also John (Panfil) was present. He has been very instrumental in my research.
The plan now is to take more photos, and have Rick (Prince) set an interview for me with the Episcopalians. Once this is completed I will be ready to present the history of these two churches to you.

Bruce ("grateful" Sleuth)

[Mike Buckley]

The name, St. Margaret's of Scotland, seemed familiar to me so I looked it up in my catalog. Sure enough, I found this photo that I made in 2010. The church, which is in Bay St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia, is listed as a Catholic Church.

[Digital]

Mike, thank you for sharing.


Bruce

[Digital]

Talked with Rick (Prince) today about setting up an interview with someone at the Episcopalian church. He related that he would like me to read the second installment of the history of the Episcopal church in Carroll Co. - which is due out soon - before setting up an interview.

Bruce ("progressing" Sleuth)

[Wavelength]

Nice images

[Digital]

Nice images

Thank you Nandakumar.

Bruce

[Digital]

Hello all, I have, by no means, forgotten this thread. I am still awaiting information from Rick (Prince) regarding more history about the Episcopal church. As stated in an earlier post, once I obtain this information I will conduct an interview, such as I did with the Roman Catholic church.
Thanks for your patience.

Bruce ("still Sleuthing")