Faith and Religion
aboard our ship
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Family Sunday
Throught the year we had a faith in God, but this was emphasized on Family Sunday, 16 April.
Above from the Helena 1960-1961 Cruise Book
Catholic Mass was celebrated on the fantail, and Chaplain Crabtree held his final service on the forecastle
after which he turned over his duties to Chaplain Zimbelman.
Following the services a brunch was served for all hands and their guests in the general mess.
 LCDR Roger L. Crabtree Chaplain |
 From the 1958-1959 Cruise Book |
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Above from the Helena 1959-1960 Cruise Book
RELIGIOUS
LIFE important facet of our daily lives. Each day begins with a morning prayer offered by Chaplain Keaney while each man aboard bows his head in reverence to the Almighty. Daily and Sunday Mass for Catholic personnel are well-attended, as are Sunday morning Protestant services given by Lay Leader ENS David Swanson or by various visiting Protestant chaplains. Services for the Church of Latter-Day Saints are presided over by WO2 Robert Livezey. of the success of our living together and successfully accomplishing our mission in the defense of our country. In our knowledge of a greater-than- earthly force lies the faith and confidence we so vitally need.  Protestants join in song during service by visiting Chaplain |
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Above from the Helena 1958-1959 Cruise Book
It's natural that a part of our daily life is reserved for worship and devotions. Above from the Helena 1952 Crew's Book
Thanksgiving Day 1951 was a day spent in prayer on board Helena . . . because there was much for which to be thankful.
Above from the Helena 1951 Crew's Book
The crew attends church service on the fan tail.
Kobe, Japan. September 1953
The Chaplain leads us in daily prayers and on Sundays services are conducted for all faiths
