This pamphlet was conceived in enthusiasm by men and women who are bristling with PEP to build a Beautiful Church in St. James Parish. They are impatiently waiting: they are clamoring for action. They want YOU to know what they propose doing. They hope you will be with them. Don't look for a seat in the Grand Stand -- People who do things move -- the disinterested sit and watch -- Our Parish Big Drum is beating a marching tune -- "LET'S GO."
Stone or brick or spire, plain or ornate, or just a church -- any kind of church, that will enable the parish to vacate the present building and enlarge the school?
In a year the question will be decided and facts will begin to take the place of fancy. In two years a church of some kind will be on the site selected, and people will say, "That is St. James New Church."
The observer will comment on its appearance, size and cost. It will be said, "Isn't it beautiful!" or "How small and cheap it looks!" It shall reflect the faith, the generosity, the religious pride and the strength of the congregation, the artistic taste of the pastors, the skill of the architects, or the lack of one or all of these.
Every Catholic in the community will have his share of responsibility for the work. It will be erected by the parish as a unit, and shall be a concrete expression of the religious fervor of the individual and the community.
If the building is beautiful, it will be a constant source of pride and pleasure to all who see it and especially to the people who helped to erect it. It will be an inspiration to their children and a public tribute to the Majesty of the God-Man who was crucified 1900 years ago.
Castles in the air cost nothing but air. A neat church will cost real money. We must cut according to our cloth. What kind of a church are you helping us to build? Your account in the Parish Ledger is the silent tongue that speaks for you. Does it say "shame?"
A few of the parishioners who live close to the boundaries of the parish, are assuming they have no obligation to St. James Parish because they find it more convenient, or prefer to go to one of the neighboring parishes on Sunday.
The number is so small, and the amount of money lost to the parish is so insignificant we have time after time refused to discuss the matter at a parish meeting, but there is an aspect to the question that cannot be overlooked and which is at the base a matter of church discipline.
These self-willed individuals to fortify their false position, are actively engaged in a propaganda to spread the belief among their neighbors that there is some understanding with the Archbishop whereby they are freed from their obligation to St. James. This is absolutely false. His Grace was asked last year if he had transferred any of St. James Parishioners, and he replied he had not and he did not intend doing so.
As an army has regiments, so the church has diocese and parishes, and this to the end that there may be order, discipline church, and reciprocity of duty and obligation between pastors and their flocks.
Parishes are of ecclesiastical institution, and the rights and duties of pastors are defined by Canon Law. Parishes are territorial, and are not for nationalities or families. The pastor is bound to attend to the care of souls of all who have a home or a quasi-home in his territory. Without the permission of the ordinary, no other priest can, without his consent, baptize, or attend a sick call in his parish. He must make the prescribed investigations and publication before marriage. He must visit and help the sick and guard that nothing undermines the faith and morals of his people.
In the face of these facts, a parishioner who deliberately sets up an opposition to parochial boundaries and inclines others to ignore them, is disobedient to ecclesiastical authority, and puts his own pleasure before the best interests of the church.
THE CAFETERIA IN SCHOOL OPEN
Because of the uncertainty of a whole day school session owing to the intense heat, the Mothers' Club did not begin serving a lunch to the school children until Monday, September 28th.
The following are the ladies who have volunteered to serve during the fall term:
The Mothers' Club is putting on a drive for new members. It intends increasing its activities and extending its work. At the August meeting it was decided to have badges purchased for members so that they may stand at the door of the church on Sundays and ask ladies to join the Society.
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Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Corbett and family spent a week recently at Oklahoma City and they also visited Sulphur Springs.
Billy Hefele, a school child who sells papers at the car sheds, had a very narrow escape Sunday, September 27th, when he was slightly hit and much frightened by a passing automobile. On Monday, the 28th, Maurice Sullivan was hit by a machine, when on his way to the Catholic High School. His condition is not serious.
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There is a Parish impression
That the Mothers' Club works only in the kitchen,
And, unless you are versed in culinary skill,
You cannot belong to the club until
There is room in the kitchen.
Now, this is decidedly missing
A point -- if the kitchen
Is important; so is the money
Derived from the Minstrel so funny,
AND ITS THE MONEY WE WANT.
To this end, we earnestly send
An invite to come and attend
Our Club, which meets in the kitchen,
But under Mrs. Bovard's supervision,
Acquires whatever it wants.
A rummage sale we have in line,
Please save papers neatly bound in twine,
To (card) parties you may go,
Acquire talent for the Minstrel show,
And this is aside from the kitchen.
If by chance, you can't appear,
Useful yet you'll be don't fear,
Though there may not be room in the kitchen,
You may pay dues of a dollar a year
AND THAT IS MONEY.
In other words, mothers who are unable to leave home to assist the club activities, are doing their bit by paying the small dues of $1 a year.
THE VACATION ENVELOPE
It is still on the shelf; perhaps it has been troubling your conscience, but you know the right thing to do is to put your regular dues into that dusty vacation envelope and drop it into the basket next Sunday. There is no vacation in religious affairs.
A SECRET MARRIAGE
Grace Gallaher didn't want to make a fuss about it -- she just wanted to get married in the parish to Edward F. Kiely and continue working for a few months longer,
Father O'Connor knew her parents had no objection to the young man and arranged the preliminaries with due haste. A dispensation from the Banns was obtained and a very quiet marriage took place Within the Sanctuary on May 20, 1925.
The witnesses were Barney Wily and Josephine Hoelter. They kept the secret, but now that it is out, wedding gifts are in order.
SINGERS WANTED
Louis Riegel requests that we voice the plea of the Choir, for recruit singers. Louis says, "we'll never have a choir until we acquire more singers."
Right you are, Louis, and your plea should be heeded by all who are "vocally" inclined. The writer's only experience has been as a member in good standing of numerous and diverse "beer quartets," and during five years of prohibition our sessions have been anything but regular. However, out of practice as I am, if the GOOD singers won't help you, 1 will.
Come on, all you tenors and bassos; help lay the foundation of a fine Choir for our New Church. JOIN THE CHOIR.
BAPTISMS FOR SEPTEMBER
A RING FOR THE BABY
Beginning with this issue until January 1st, 1926, every new baby in the parish will receive a handsome baby ring if this announcement with Birth Record, is presented at the F. C. Lorenz Jewelry Shop, 6406 Wise Ave.
THE PARISH MEETING
On Thursday evening, September 24th, the regular monthly meeting was held in the parish hall. There was an unusually large attendance, and discussion of many topics was animated and interesting.
At the opening of the meeting, Mr. Crotty announced that the secretary, Miss O'Hare was on her honeymoon, and that it would be necessary to appoint a secretary for the evening. whereupon Miss Louise Dwyer was appointed.
Father O'Connor said he was sure the meeting would approve of what Miss O'Hare had done. She has been a very efficient secretary and a conscientious contributor to the 4%. Mr. Crotty, on behalf of the Parish Organization, extended felicitations to Mrs. Buerckel and Father O'Connor added a wedding gift.
In response to a letter mailed to the various parochial societies, representatives of each organization answered the roll call and Father O'Connor addressed them. He said he was very glad that each society was represented, and he hoped that they would form each a unit in the Parish Organization, and cooperate with one another in their various activities.
The Apostleship of Prayer
He recommended the work of the Society of the Apostleship of Prayer and suggested their example as one to be imitated. They go, he said, from door to door with a message of Catholicity on their lips, a leaflet in their hand and a word of encouragement to everyone. At their last meeting they decided to visit the Public Library and obtain a knowledge of the best works written by Catholic authors, with the purpose of recommending the books and distributing the information obtained.
Neglected Children
He also referred to the activities of the Young Ladies' Sodality who were, he said, on the lookout for children whose Catholic education was being neglected. They bring these little ones to church on Sunday, teach them their prayers, give them Holy Pictures, and encourage them to lead a Christian life.
St. Ann’s Sodality
Mrs. Irvin said St. Ann’s Sodality wished to raise a fund to provide something for the new church, and for that purpose-they intended giving a picture show from time to time. They hoped, she said, to supply the parish with clean entertainment, and asked the Parish Organization to support them. The first picture, she said, would be given in the hall, Wednesday, September 30th.
Mothers' Club
Mrs. Bovard reported for the Mothers' Club and stated they would continue the work they have been doing in the past and hoped to have the co-operation, especially of parents whose children were in the parochial school. Father O'Connor remarked that there were important features of their work to which he wished to call attention; namely, the distributing of clothes and gifts to the poor, the supplying of books in the parochial school to poor children and their general solicitude for the needy amongst us.
Alumni Plans
Mr. Ray Usher said the Alumni Association were considering in what way they could be useful to the parish. There was, he said, already a dramatic club and he would suggest to the officers of the Alumni Association at their next meeting that his society would cooperate with the dramatic club in preparing and presenting plays in the parish. He had no doubt, he added, that a nice sum of money could be raised that way.
Holy Name Society
Mr. Hawkins, the president, said that meetings were not held by this organization during the summer months and that he was not prepared to state what the society would do for the parish. Father O'Connor asked if they could not take an interest in athletics, whereupon Mr. Jim Kelly arose and stated he thought it would be better policy to let the athletes take care of themselves. Those parishes that had taken all interest in athletics had brought a great deal of discredit and adverse notoriety on themselves because parish teams were no longer representative; once they entered the Muny League players were picked without any consideration for morals or religion. Sportsmanship became a secondary consideration – they were out for the “dough.”
Mr. Hense agreed with Mr. Kelly and after a lengthy discussion it was decided to defer action.
Result of Letters
Father Pohl reported an increase in collections as a result of the letters sent out by the financial committee, but, he added, there are still a number of wage earners who contribute little or nothing.
Mr. Kletzker said a parishioner who still refuses to contribute after the many appeals that have been made should be regarded as a hopeless case and unworthy of any more consideration. The sooner such a one is dropped from the list of probable contributors the better it will be for the Parish Organization.
Many Are Not Hopeless
Father O'Connor said there are many of the parishioners who, because of peculiar circumstances, and present financial embarrassment have been unable to contribute, and there are others who have set ideas and because they are opposed to the 4%, give nothing. He suggested that a list be drawn up of all who belong to this latter class, and that the committee of forty pay them another visit, and remind them that since they were not giving 4% to the church, they ought at least pay school tuition, pew rent, quarter a week and special collection.
Mr. Duggan Disagrees With Father O'Connor
Mr. Duggan vehemently opposed this latter plan and said if you draw up two lists of contributors, I for one would join the cheap class.
Too Much Pussyfooting
Mr. Regal hesitantly arose and said: "I have remained silent during this discussion, I am disgusted. There is too much pussyfooting going on in this parish. You all seem to be afraid to ask a parishioner for a contribution towards a new church -- you don't want to publish lists -- you're afraid you are going to hurt somebody's feelings. I know what I intend saying is not going to be popular. Let us strike straight from the shoulder at those people who are not contributing. We have set out to raise funds for a new church, and people who can, and will not contribute, should be dealt with without gloves. They should be told they are not doing their duty, and by opposing the 4% they are throwing a monkey wrench into the machinery."
Special Collection
It was finally decided to follow Father O'Connor's suggestion and take a special collection in October from those who are regular contributors to the 4%.
Sam Gittins, John Houlihan and Wm, Boman emphatically refused to call on some of the families whom they visited on a previous occasion.
Father O'Connor said, "Pay no attention to those boys, they never fail when the time for action comes."
Meeting adjourned.
INFORMS HER FRIENDS BY LETTER SHE IS MARRIED
On September 21st, the morning mail brought a surprise to many of Miss Mary O'Hare's friends. She wrote to them from Springfield, saying she got married.
By a Justice of Peace? No! Mary O'Hare is a real Catholic girl who, with the exception of Irene Maloney, Adeline O'Gorman and a few others, has been the biggest, the longest and the most regular contributor to the 4%. She was married by Father O'Connor on September 12th, within the Sanctuary of St. James Church, to George Buerckel, her coworker at the Wabash.
Mr. and Mrs. Buerckel are residing at present with Mr. and Mrs. O'Hare, 6446 Wise Ave., the bride's parents.
FIFTEEN SCHOOL POINTS FOR PARENTS
A help for children in starting the new school year right is issued by the United Parents Association of Greater New York Schools. It consists of fifteen suggestions to parents that are made public through the New York Times, and may be useful in an even wider field. Preceding the suggestions is a note to parents:
THE LATE MRS. TOOMEY
On Monday, Sept. 7th, the remains of the late Mrs. Toomey, wife of Michael Toomey, 1033 Fairmount Ave., was conveyed to St. James Church, and thence to Calvary Cemetery. The large attendance at Mass, and the grief manifested by those present, was a sufficient testimony of the deceased lady's popularity in the community.
Father O'Connor said she represented a class of Irish Emigrant, whose gentle ways and native refinement brought home to the minds of American people more eloquently than the words of orators, the attractiveness and modesty of Irish womanhood, and the spiritual grandeur of their simple faith. Usually, the light of a kindly smile illuminated her face and from her eyes beamed the radiance of deep spirituality. There was character to her smallest movement and a soothing something in her simplest utterance. Children liked to be sent on an errand to her home, she always had a little treat for them, her motherly instinct was well developed, her heart was open to all that was innocent and beautiful, and her days were blessed with the peace that was promised by The Master to the humble and the meek. May she rest in peace.
ANOTHER MARRIAGE
Marie Olive French was married on September 10th, to Louis Edward Montgomery.
Father O'Connor suggested some months ago to Mr. Montgomery, who is not a Catholic, that it would be a very nice compliment to his intended wife, to study her religion as he might that of a Mohammedan, so that he would better understand her viewpoint. Mr. Montgomery acquiesced and took five instructions. He says he enjoyed every one of them and regrets that so many people who claim to be educated, have such vague and meager knowledge of the teaching of a church that has existed since the dawn of Christianity and has been favorably or unfavorably known to every civilized race on the face of the earth.
Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery live at 6727 Wade Ave.
THE LATEST MARRIAGE
On September 23rd, Miss Florence Ehle, 6430 West Park Ave., was married in the Rectory to Chester L. Hilton. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hoffman of the Hoffman Commission Co., were the official witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Hilton intend purchasing a home in the Parish.
MRS. CULLEN FELL FOR IT
Mrs. Cullen is witty ebullient, original and lovable. She is regarded as the private, personal and mirth-provoking comedy of the Mothers' Club. On Monday she assists in the lunch room in the school and whilst cooking meat balls for the kids, she lavishly feeds her co-workers with humor. These ladies recently decided that it would be a nice joke to have one of the reporters for LET'S GO drop in on a Monday morning in the cafeteria, and "draw out" Mrs. Cullen, so that her comments might for once be registered in print. Mrs. Cullen, quite unconscious of the honor that was being conferred on her, chattered in her wonted mood with more humor than the writer's memory can reproduce. The conversation went somewhat as follows:
Reporter: "Who are the ladies that attend here on Monday?"
Mrs. Cullen: "Put me down at the head of the list; I was the first to arrive. A person who wants prominence must push herself to the front. Give Mrs. Lutz second place, though she was here first, weren't you, Mrs. Lutz?"
Mrs. Lutz: "Yes, ma'am."
Mrs. Cullen: "Well, take the second rung of the ladder. Buck Avenue is not much of a place anyhow for social celebrities."
Reporter (taking pencil to write) Your Christian name is Catherine?"
Answer: "No! that is my daughter's but you are not the first one that has mistaken me for her. I am going to doll up in her feathers one of these nights, hook up with her beau and go out for a jazz. Why are you writing my name?"
Reporter: "I want to publish the names of the ladies who work in the lunch room."
Mrs. Cullen: "Well, then, put me down Mrs. Thomas Cullen. I am a married woman, and though I haven't much to show for it, 'tis better than being a widow."
Reporter: "You had your hair bobbed recently?”
Mrs. Cullen: "Yes, how do you like it?"
Reporter: “It would look nicer if you had it curled.”
Mrs. Cullen: "I know it, but it costs too much.”
Reporter: "How much?"
Mrs. Cullen : "More than the price of pairs of stockings or a suit of underwear for my husband."
Mrs. Huger : "It costs only a dollar."
Mrs., Cullen: "It costs a dollar and a quarter. You pay a dollar for the cut, and when you see yourself in the mirror after the hairdresser gets through, with a neat little curl over each temple and a ringlet or two on the side, you think of the day you went out with your first beau and you feel you could not offer less than a quarter tip to the girl that made that alteration.
"I had my hair bobbed in Chicago. My brother said to me, 'Nellie, I will give you a five-dollar bill if you will go and have your hair bobbed.' I said, 'Plank it down, Bo, I'm game.' His wife and myself went down town -- she took me into a barber shop in a big hotel; I parked in the chair in front of the handsomest barber I could see (I felt awful nervous). He said it will make you look twenty years younger and I said, 'In that case I will get a divorce; my old man won't be able to step around with me lively enough.
"Zip, zip, went the scissors -- I hoped for the best. The deed was done.
"'Want a shampoo?" he asked.
"'What will it cost?' I questioned.
“Only a dollar,” he replied.
"'Will I?' said I to my sister-in-law.
“Sure,” she said, “you must blow in the five dollars before you go home.”
"Go to it old boy,” I replied, “it is the first time in my life that I had my hair washed.” My sister-in-law was mortified and looked daggers at me, and the barber turned his back and went for a bottle. I believe in bobbed hair; it is so sanitary. My hair used to get tangled; I often wished I could cut it off and be like a boy. The next time I will have it cut ponjola. Mrs. McShaffrey and Margaret Wilson had theirs done and they look so pretty. It is so easy to run a comb through it. I sure wish I had hair like Father Ritchie, who preached at the closing of the Forty Hours."
Reporter: "Was it his hair or his sermon you admired most?"
Answer: "Both; they were lovely. His sermon was so instructive. I wish I could have heard that sermon last night in the Protestant church about 'choosing a wife."'
Reporter: "What was the interesting feature?"
Mrs. Cullen : "He said the wife of your choice should be a domestic girl and it was more important to know bakeology, stitchology and roastology than psychology, biology and the rest of them darn ologies."
"You know," said Mrs. Cullen, "people are getting very worldly, and that is the kind of sermon they like to hear; they don't want to listen any more to sermons on grace, redemption and original sin. You understand I am not criticizing Father Ritchie! He talked like a true priest. I hear he is a very learned man."
"Here, girls, what time is it? Eleven o'clock. The children will be here in a few minutes; let's shake a leg."
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Charles J. Riley, State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus of Missouri has been suspended from office, pending trial.
The Dolan Brothers have purchased a piece of property originally owned by William O'Gorman, at 6405 Manchester Ave., where they intend building immediately, an automobile sales department and garage.
Joseph Cemtiempo, 1316 Graham Ave., mashed his toes with a sledge hammer recently whilst working at Scullin's Steel Works.
Mrs. Henry McCauley, 1319 Graham Ave. and her sister are on a visit to relatives in Indianapolis.
LABOR DAY PARADE
In response to an appeal made from the Altar for men to assist in completing the work in the school yard on Labor Day, the follow appeared on the ground at 6:30 A.M.
Martin Coad, Ed Pierce, Dulaney Reese, Thomas Duggan, Jerry Corbett, Louis Riegel, Bernard Brady, James J. Kelly, Bernard Brady, James J. Kelly, Dominic Palumbo, Arthur Pahl. Stephen Boyer, J. J. Perry, Hugh Marshall, John Lawrence, Geo. Wiber, Tom Murphy, Tony Guerich.
When Father O'Connor appeared on the grounds at 9 o'clock the work was done and the boys dressed in overalls, holding spades, shovels, hammers, saws, wrenches in military fashion, paraded in front of him and incidentally threw in a Ha! Ha ! at his late arrival.
FREE GRAVEL
The School Patron's Association have been pinched for money. They would like to do a lot of things for the school children, but they haven't the cash. The question came up of putting gravel in the school yard; some one suggested they speak to Louis Schollmeyer, he is a good fellow and his wife is a prominent member of the Mothers' Club.
He was approached. "What do you want," he said.
"Twenty tons of crushed rock for the school yard," was the reply.
Next day it was delivered marked "Paid."
That is Louis Schollmeyer ! He is not a Catholic and his wife is no longer a parishioner.
OLD NEWSPAPERS
The Mothers' Club requests the parishioners to save newspapers and magazines and send them to the school the first Friday of each month by one of the school children. They hope through the sale of these, to create a fund sufficient to pay for books for poor children attending the parochial school.
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Mr. Robert Brazell was operated upon Wednesday. September 23rd at the City Hospital for appendicitis. He is reported to be convalescing.
PRIESTS ENTERTAINED AT THE RECTORY
Mrs. George Wiber, Mrs. Ben Plengemeyer, Mrs. Catherine Engelhardt assisted the Rectory housekeepers in preparing a dinner for the priests who were present on the occasion of the Forty Hours Devotion.
The priests who were at dinner are: Rev. Daniel J. Lavery, D.D., pastor Holy Rosary Church; Rev. John Nugent; pastor of St. Catherine’s; Rev. Joseph Newman, pastor St. Teresa’s ; Rev. Timothy O'Sullivan, pastor Immaculate Conception, St. Louis; and Rev. Daniel Courtney. Rev. John Ryan, pastor Immaculate Conception, Maplewood; Rev. Leo McAtee, pastor. Holy Innocents; Rev. Paul Ritchie, S.T.L., pastor St. Lawrence O'Toole ; Rev. George Ryan, pastor Holy Angels; Rev. John Butler, Archdiocesan director of St. Vincent de Paul Society and Rev. Joseph Herner, pastor of Lubering.
PURGATORIAN SOCIETY
The purgatorian society of St. James Parish has for its purpose the aiding of the Souls in Purgatory and to obtain their intercession. To aid especially the souls of the deceased relatives and friends of loving members.
Means -- United prayers of living members, and the offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Obligation- - On Spiritual Director: To offer Mass on All Souls' Day for living and deceased members; also Mass once a month (on First Friday when possible). A memento for all members in all his Masses during the year.
Obligation -- On the Members: To unite with spiritual director in offering prayers and Masses. To offer Communion three times a year for living and deceased members.
Membership Fee -- $1.00.
Privileges -- Each living member has a right to send in several names of deceased relatives and friends.
Three Masses offered immediately on death of member.
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Several children including Albert Buescher and Ruth Bovard have been injured slightly in the school yard by being hit by the swings that were recently erected.
Last week an automobile collided with a truck at Clayton and Graham Ave. The automobile which was owned by Mr. Jefferson, 6500 block on Nashville Ave., caught on fire and was partially destroyed.
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At the opening of St. James Parochial School on Sept. 8th, the following number of children were enrolled:
There are twenty-five more boys than girls in the school. There is a separate room for each grade with the exception of the second and third grades and the baby-room which includes the kindergarten These two rooms have a capacity crowd and no more children can be accepted, but the other , rooms are not crowded.
THE ROSARY
Each evening during the month of October, there will be Rosary, Litany of the Blessed Virgin and Benediction in the Parish Church, at 7:30 P. M. Those who cannot be present, are expected to recite the Rosary in their home.OUR NEW ADVERTISING AGENT
At the Parish Meeting for September, Mrs. Sam Gittens was appointed as advertising solicitor for LET'S GO, to take the place vacated by Mr. Ben Hawkins, who is leaving for New York to study art. We would warn all prospective advertisers, "don't try to tell Mrs. Gittens NO; she never has heard the word before and don't know what it means."
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Rain on Wednesday night and afternoon diminished considerably the attendance at the picture show. The singing and vaudeville acts were exceptionally good and all who were present said the picture was interesting.
EDDIE'S DREAM
Eddie Ryan awoke the other morning after a night of tossing and moaning, and refused to speak to anyone until after he had eaten his breakfast; then he told his family what his dream had been. There were rumors for a while that he was considering changing to a "gas" of less potent reputation, but we learn that he is now reconciled to the fact that it was "only an Irishman's dream."
FORTY-HOUR DEVOTION
Impressive indeed was the beginning on the third Friday in September of the Forty Hours' Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. At seven thirty, there was a solemn High Mass at which Father O'Connor was celebrant, Father Pohl, Deacon, and Father Courtney, Sub-Deacon. The school children took part in the solemn procession of -the Blessed Sacrament.
Confessions on Saturday evening were heard by the parish priests, assisted by Father Ring, S. J. Incidentally Father Ring departed the next day for Rome.
Ends With Benediction
The devotion ended on Sunday afternoon with solemn Benediction. The service opened with the recitation of the Rosary. This was followed by an inspiring sermon by Father Ritche of St. Lawrence O'Toole Parish, then there was a procession of- the Blessed Sacrament, and finally solemn Benediction. The church was filled beyond its capacity.
At no time during the entire Forty-Hour's Devotion were there less than fifteen or twenty persons in the church kneeling in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Memorial Devotion
This devotion, in memory of the forty-hours during which the Sacred Body of Jesus was in the Sepulcher, was introduced into Rome about 375 years ago. A plenary indulgence is granted to all persons, who being truly repentant, receive the Sacraments of Penance and of the Eucharist, visit the church in which the Sacrament is exposed on one of the three days of the Exposition. and pray for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff.
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
The Holy Name Society will go to Holy Communion at the Seven Thirty O'clock Mass next Sunday, October 11th, and the regular monthly meeting will be held on the following Monday evening at eight o'clock.
There has not been a meeting of the Holy Name for several months, and it is hoped that there will be a large attendance at the October meeting. There will be only a short session of business matters, and in accordance with the practice begun some time ago, the business meeting will be followed by a very interesting talk on the life of some saint by our spiritual director Father O'Connor. That there is need of a Holy Name Society these days, none can deny. There is indeed an abuse of the Name, "Jesus," there is a tendency to speak lightly of God and his saints, a growing custom of laughing and ridiculing whatever approaches the supernatural. It was to fight these evils that the Holy Name Society was formed.
To maintain and to increase man's faith in the divinity of the Savior is the chief object of the Society; to promote respect and honor for His name, the means. An organized body of men striving heart and soul to make Jesus the Man-God better known and better loved -- that is the Holy Name Society and its aim.
The splendid regularity with which the members of our branch receive the Sacraments monthly is proof of their zealous interest in the aims of the Holy Name Society.
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In response to an appeal made from the Altar, Mrs. John Willer donated a missal for requiem masses. Miss Anna M. Crotty and B. F. Conklin, the two patinae, and a lady who does not want her name published donated oil for the Sanctuary light for one year.
CHURCH CLEANUP
The Church was all dressed up for the Forty Hours, the dustless floors, the shades to the electric lights and the clean windows were in keeping with the floral decorations on the Altar; and the candlesticks glittering among the flowers, reflecting the numerous little flames from the wax candles seemed to be set as sentinels to guard "The Light of World," Our Lord of the Eucharist.
There were many willing hands to scrub and clean and decorate. The Sisters and little girls did the work within the Sanctuary, many of the parishioners gave donations for flowers, and the following ladies leaving their silks at home made up the bucket and mop brigade: Mrs. Boyer, Mrs. Jerry Corbett, Mrs. Cullen, Mrs. K. Wagner, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Lauterwasser, Mrs. Ault, Mrs. Irvin, Mrs. Jos. Moore. Mrs. Engelhardt, Mrs. Doering, Mrs. Will Hefele. Mrs. Plengemeier, Mrs. Wiber.
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Mr. and Mrs. Martin Coad, 6433 Lloyd Ave., returned from a two weeks' trip to Sioux City.
THE BIGGEST FAMILY IN PARISH
The largest family in the Parish resides at 6149 Elizabeth Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gunther have the following children three times a day at meals: Anna M., Fred. Eileen, Edna, Jim, Robert, Russell, Frank, Lucille and John. The eldest is fifteen and the youngest is two years old.
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