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About The Cover
Our Lady of the Gulf Church
The front cover is a photo of Our Lady of the Gulf Church, built in 1907 to replace the former parish church which was destroyed by a fire a few years before that. The church is a very fine example of Romanesque architecture — the style borrowed by Rome from the earlier Greek manner of construction. Note the use of the ‘circle and square ’ the only manner of bridge or arch known to that early civilization. Gothic use of the pointed arch did not come on the scene until the eleventh century.
This church is the largest Catholic church in Mississippi and can easily seat around 800. At first glimpse the building seems far greater than it actually is. This is the key to the beauty of the Parthenon — the perfect example of Grecian style in proportions and grace.
Over the high altar is an elaborate painting of Our Lady with foreground of the Gulf and old time sailing ships. The windows of the church are the best efforts of a leadin house in Munich, Germany. They represent various phases of the life of the Virgin Mary. The High Altar is a beautiful example of Italian Art -7 Carrarra marble throughout and was erected to commemorate the first centennial of the parish. Please note the medalion on the altarfront of the ‘Pelican ’an ancient symbol of the Holy Eucharist and particularly appropriate here in Bay St. Louis.
Msgr. M.J. McCarthy
About The Photographer
Robert G. (Bob) Hubbard III is a native of the Bay- Waveland area and a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. In 1969 Bob assisted NASA in preparing technical and publicity documents and the Hurricane Camille photo essay. In 1978 Bob established his photographic business specializing in weddings, group and studio photography. Bob has been very active in community affairs and is currently an Alderman for Ward 2, Waveland and President of the Exchange Club of Hancock County. While he was Director of the Hancock County Chamber of Commerce he was instrumental in the production of the video and photographic presentations shown at the New Orleans’ World Fair. Bob is also a member of Professional Photographer of America, Southeastern Professional Photographers Association and Professional Photographers of Mississippi and Alabama. Bob Hubbard can be contacted at his office located at 601 Nicholson Ave., Waveland — 467-3463. If no answer dial 467-4494. .