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."
Dear Parishioner;
A review of the financial affairs of the parish covering a period of seven years seems at this time to be of special interest.
On January 1st, 1919, the parish indebtedness amounted to $4,000. A few days later the old church caught on fire and conditions were anything but encouraging; the parishioners assembled around the ruins and gathered up a few candlesticks and vestments, they took .them to the assembly room in the school and with the assistance of the nuns, an altar was erected.
The bell rang the next Sunday and masses were offered as usual. Most of the parishioners showed grit and determination. The ladies made light of having to kneel on the muddy floor over which the previous congregation had walked. With few exceptions, the congregation showed a fine spirit of self sacrifice and parish fidelity. They made it evident to the priests that they were going to see the thing through. Some sent flowers for the altar. Saturday after Saturday ladies came and scrubbed the floors of the temporary church; many of the parishioners sent to the Rectory generous checks; even the children vied with one another in giving nickels and dimes. It was really a great year for St. James; the parishioners had awakened from a torpor and the parish had received a baptism of fire.
A parish meeting was called. The hall had a capacity crowd, numerous suggestions were made, some said, "build a basement," others thought the old church could be improved and enlarged. It was difficult to come to a decision; the meeting disbanded without a definite program.
On the next Sunday I proposed to the parishioners the idea of enlarging the school and of using the addition for a temporary church. They at once agreed with me, and in a few weeks the present building was under construction. It cost $10,500. That year it was paid for and the parish debt was- reduced $500.
On January 1st, 1920, the parish was still in debt $3,500. Mr. John P. Dolan died that year, on his death bed he had the interest of the church at heart and bequeathed to the parish $500. By the end of the year the church was out of debt and for the first time in the history of the parish there was a balance on hand of $3,000.
The next year pew rent was discontinued, the school was practically made free, some of the old timers shook their heads and said expenses could not be made, I told them I knew the parishioners might be depended upon to do the right thing and I am glad to announce now I was not mistaken in my confidence; that year $6,000 was set aside. Next year I asked them to set aside $10,000. They did it -- at the end of 1922, the balance in the treasury amounted to $19,000. But the pace was too slow, it was evident it would take very many years before a sufficient sum could be accumulated to erect a new church; a meeting of parishioners was again called, the difficulty was explained to them, they asked me for a plan to increase the revenue, I suggested that each parishioner give 4% of his income to the church. The enthusiasts were few but the fidelity of the majority was evident. Many feared this was not a progressive plan, I assured them I had given the matter sufficient thought to be sure of my decision. The old guard had no more hesitation, they said they were with me, and the meeting decided to accept the 4%.
Since that time the revenue of the parish has consistently increased though many were slow to fall in line. In that period the parish has increased the building fund $41,000, and there is today in the treasury $60,000.
By persistent efforts the parish has progressed, Without the co-operation received from the staunch supporters of the parish, each movement would have died aborning. I cannot sufficiently express my gratitude to those faithful ones. The parish account books record their generosity and I am confident God will reward them in His own way for their sacrifices.
I appeal to them again on this the eve year of building the New Church, to get behind another movement I have in mind for making the biggest drive that yet has been conceived for increasing parish funds. I deem it necessary because I know after these years of effort and hope the vast majority of you want a church erected that will be in keeping with your appreciation of what is architecturally correct and large enough to seat the increased congregation which might be expected in St. James in another decade. Should any error be made in this matter, it will entail very serious consequences for the parish because the vast majority of the parishioners expect to see a beautiful large church erected. Should the edifice not come up to their expectations, they will be disappointed and disheartened and will say, "Is this all we have after all our efforts?" The morale of the parish would be broken and the indebtedness regarded as an overwhelming burden.
I deem it our duty to build a beautiful church, regardless of the cost, and it will be impossible to do so unless we have set aside a sufficiently large fund before the plans are drawn; hence I feel compelled by the exigencies of the case, to urge you to make unusual effort to increase your donations to the church this year.
Thanking you most sincerely for all you have done in the past and wishing you great success in your own undertakings, praying God to bless your homes and families with much gratitude, I remain,
Yours truly,
PATRICK J. O'CONNOR.
FATHER O'CONNOR'S COMMENTS ON THE ANNUAL REPORT
The first Sunday of the year, the late mass was crowded, the morning was dark, a thaw had set in. and everybody seemed to have taken a long sleep.
Father O'Connor commented on the annual statement and said he was very delighted with the report of the year 1925. The revenue was never greater. The income for the year amounted to $26,000 and of that amount over $15,000 was added to the surplus fund leaving in the parish treasury.-a sum total of $60,000.
He expressed special appreciation of the sacrifices that many of the parishioners made in paying their 4% regularly. He knew, he said there were some who had large families, small salaries and were burdened by the obligation of meeting notes on their own home, but notwithstanding these they kept up their contributions.
He also referred to the contributions received from a large number of the young people of the parish. "These," he added "are the manifestations of sterling Catholic character. Young people have many calls from the world of pleasure and show. When a young man or woman contributes regularly to the church we know that he has a proper appreciation of its spiritual worth, and that he is making an effort to live up to the high ideals of conduct which it dictates."
"The greater part of the revenue was derived from contributions of 4%, the total receipts from this fund amounted to $17,500. Added to this, the Sunday basket collection of $2,300, the interest of $3,000 on investments, the Christmas collection which amounted to over $800, it was evident that the amount derived from those who are not contributors to 4%, was an insignificant sum. In fact it might be said this latter class did not contribute as much in hundreds as the others did in thousands. They do not believe in the 4%, they believe in the old system. But with the old system it would be difficult to meet the current expenses of the parish, and it would take a thousand years to build a church." “It is not quite fair to say that those who contributed the 4% are also to be given credit for the basket collection, but it is a remarkable fact that the basket collection has not increased ten dollars in the past seven years. It was as high in Father Casey's time as it is now. It seems to us people get accustomed to put in a nickel or dime when the basket is passed regardless of whether or not they are contributors to the 4%. Now and then some individual in a moment of spiritual zeal, and perhaps of repentance for his past neglect, throws in a five or ten dollar bill and feels big about it; we appreciate the moments of generosity that have influenced his thoughts, and opened his purse, but they come far too rarely in the lives of many of you. People who are regular contributors to the church do more than that in a few weeks and think little or nothing about it. We would much prefer to see each contributor placing his donation in an envelope so that he will be duly credited with it in the parish records. Contributing to the church is a matter of duty and a good Catholic man, no matter how small his contribution might be, should be desirous of letting his parish priest know that lie is making an effort to assist him in carrying the parish burden."
“We intend mailing to each parishioner this week a statement of the amount of his contributions to the church during the past year. There are a few of the new parishioners whose names are not yet in the parish account books, perhaps, they expect us to send them collectors but we are not in the habit of doing so. We realize they are not yet initiated in the ways of the parish and would ask them to begin as soon as possible to send in their contributions."
"Investing the parish funds has become a matter of much concern to me. An error of judgment in this affair would be calamitous. I have made an effort to invest in securities that bear 6% interest. Mr. Gittens has given me, with others, a great deal of valuable assistance, so far the investments have been safe and profitable, and the Archbishop has so much approved of the purchases, he has long since left me to travel alone. However, I submit to him each year a record of our investments and I am confident his keen eye would quickly detect a bad bargain had I made one.
"I am going to make an announcement to you today which is of the greatest moment in the history of the parish. This month next year, with God's help if I am living, the contract for the new church will be let. Many of you, since you were children have looked forward to this event. I'm afraid that because of your long deferred hopes and many efforts that you will expect a building that will be so complete and beautiful as would be impossible to erect with the amount of funds that will be on hand. When we go into the purchase we will be like a man in a store with a child at his side who goes to purchase a hat. He will be asked whether it is for the child or himself he wants to make the purchase, the bigger the hat and the more high grade the material, the greater the price. So if you want me to purchase for you the church that will come up to your expectations you must send me to the architect and the contractor with sufficient funds to buy what you desire.
"I intend submitting to you from time to time at the parish meetings sketches of churches drawn by reputable architects with an estimate of the probable cost. We have traveled together these many years and have undertaken nothing before we had reached a mutual agreement. I hope to do so in this affair. Don't blame me if the church that is erected is not satisfactory. I will give you what you want, though I am sure I will do all in my power to prevent your making a mistake.
"You see, therefore, how necessary it is for you to attend the parish meetings. These will be the proper occasions for discussing the problems that we have before us. Every parishioner will be given an opportunity of expressing his viewpoint, or of agreeing or disagreeing with those that might be expressed so that the parish as a whole will have to carry the responsibility for the debt that shall be contracted and the church that shall be erected.
"I feel that we owe it to this community to erect a beautiful church. There is nothing that so impresses a child with the majesty of God as magnificence and art in a temple. A child's ideas of things are taken from his first impressions and the importance of religion will be deeply engraved in his memory if he sees his parents making a big sacrifice towards the erection of a magnificent church.
"You might hesitate when asked to give a large contribution towards the church building but if your child were in the hands of a police officer or you saw him looking at you through prison bars, what sum would pay for your tears? Would you not spend all that you had to procure his release? You would even sell the home over your head to secure his liberty, but you could never, had he committed a crime, buy back his reputation or remove from your memory the conscientiousness of the tragedy that had fallen on your home.
"I appeal to you to be properly impressed with the importance of the spiritual welfare of your children. You can't build a spiritual character of strength or stability without paying the price. Religion alone will save the youth in modern times in the many dangers and temptations which everywhere surround them, and when a child is taught from his infancy to put his penny in the basket and to look up to the church with reverence he will gradually develop in his life those principles of conduct which will make him a pride and an honor to his parents.
"At the beginning of last year I asked you to set aside $15,000 towards the new church fund. I know you and I knew what to expect of each one of you, I felt you wouldn't fail me and you came up to my expectations. When I ask you to do something that is difficult you may hesitate and shift from one foot to another, but you never refuse me. I am not going to tell you how much I expect you to contribute this year, the sum I have in mind would probably startle you, I intend putting on a big drive, the least that I ask of each one of you is 4% of your income, I will expect some of you to do more. Regardless of what anyone did in the past, I would ask every wage earner who is listening to me to begin at once to send in his contribution and to form a unit in this parish organization that has determined to build a suitable church. Let us all work together for the honor of God and towards the extending of the Kingdom of Christ in Heaven which the church foreshadows on earth, mindful that there is no love where there is no sacrifice and that Christ in emphasizing his love for us said, "No one had greater love than to lay down his life for his friend." Let us contribute toward the new church in the spirit of zeal and devotion and our contributions will have a religious value. They will be a proof to our Lord of how earnestly we love Him and He will be with us in all oar undertakings and difficulties, and with so powerful a protector we cannot fail."
ST. JAMES PAROCHIAL SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
A special meeting of this organization held in the school hall on the evening of December 17th. The meeting was called for the purpose of organizing a dramatic club within the society.
Raymond Usher presided and about forty members were present. Mr. Usher stated that it would be a decided advantage to have a dramatic club which would help to continue the development that was begun in the school and which made many members pre-eminently fitted to take part in a play. He said in this way a fund could be created wherewith suitable memorial windows could be erected in the new church in memory of Father Casey, Sisters Catherine and Louis. A motion was made to begin at once to elect officers who would encourage this organization and the following were appointed:
Dan Murphy, President;
Helen Bawn, Vice-President;
John Mahon, Secretary;
Genevieve Mahon and Mary Wilson, Assistant Secretaries;
Teresa Manion, Treasurer;
Euph. Jones, Assistant Treasurer.
It was decided that the officers should meet on Thursday, January 7th, at Mr. Murphy's home and select a play and name the formers.
BAPTISMS FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
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Mrs. Daly, better known as Helen Moore, 1356 Tamm Ave., gave birth to a baby boy Christmas eve, at St. John's Hospital.
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John May, 2009 Martha Place, was in an explosion, January 4th, and is St. Mary's Hospital.
EUCHRE AND LOTTO
The Boosters' Club are requested to note that St. Ann's Sodality will give a Euchre and Lotto in the School Hall, Thursday evening, January 21st, the price of admission 35c, You are expected to be present with all your friends and relatives and prove to the ladies of the Sodality that this Boosters' Club is not a big hoax.
MAHONS’ FILLNG STATION
There appears to be a keen competition between Bellamy's Filling Station, The Mahon brothers' Filling Station and Eddie Ryan. Mr. Ryan proposes erecting a stand for himself that will be so high that he can spit on the other two. Recently, Mr. Ryan suffered an awful humiliation. Whilst passing The Mahon Brothers' Filling Station, his machine went dead. John Mahon obligingly came out to render whatever assistance he could. He saw at a glance that Mr. Ryan was out of gasoline. "I knew," he said, "Mr. Ryan that when you needed a first class article, you would come with an empty tank, so drive in, I will give you the first five gallons for nothing."
THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
With part of the proceeds of their Euchre, the Mothers' Club gave a Christmas party for the children at the school on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. Besides the 300 belonging to the school, 132 extra children were entertained and each was given by Santa Claus, candy and fruit.The ladies presented the Sisters with a Christmas turkey and a large basket of fruit. They also made gifts to Father O'Connor and Father Pohl.
This efficient body, inspired by the dynamic Mrs. Bovard is deserving of an immense amount of credit for their efforts in behalf of the school and church.
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The church, the aisles, the vestibule and the hallway leading to St. James Church was crowded at the Christmas Midnight Mass. It would appear most of those present went to communion.
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Father O'Connor presented a pocket knife at Christmas to the boy in each room who knew best the Catechism. On the way home from school two of the boys got into a scrap about one the knives and one of them gashed the other's foot. No more pocket knife presents!
Father Pohl is becoming quite a hunter. He has advanced so far that he can now hit what he aims at. Unfortunately, he sometimes aims at "protected" game. Recently, while on a hunt with Messrs. Plengemier and Bersch, he saw what he thought was a cottontail bunny sitting on the crown of a hill, took careful aim, pulled the trigger and blasted an ear off a mule.
WAH! WAH!
On Tuesday morning, January 5th, at St. John's Hospital, Mrs. Theresa Moran Larson, 6225a Victoria Ave., gave birth to a ten pound baby boy.
Mrs. Larson is a sister to Mrs. William Hefele, and recently returned to St. Louis after living for several years in New York City, where Mr. Larson held an important office with the Fox River Butter Co. Mrs. Larson persuaded her husband to give up his position so that they could return to St. Louis; as in her own words, she would "rather live in St. James Parish than on the Joisey side."
The Larsons have two other children, Dorothy and Raphael.
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LETS GO goes to press on the Tuesday after the last Thursday of the month, and is distributed on the following Sunday.
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Sister Sacristan requests the ladies of the parish to be mindful that candles for the Altar and home will be blessed on February 2nd and that she expects them to send in their donations not later than the Sunday previous.
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Ryan's filling station presented a thermometer to its customers at Christmas. It tends to produce in the home a spirit of comfort and good cheer. When the fire goes down and the north winds blow, it registers a temperature of 80, and when the weather moderates and the furnace flames with latent energy suggestive of the lower regions, the thermometer plainly says, "keep cool, see I'm only 65." It has some of the peculiar energy of Ryan. When he is all smiles and bubbling over in the effervescence of wit and good will one can be sure he is suffering from a corn on the toe; a blister on the heel, a boil in the back of the neck and not a dime in his pocket.
THE MIRACLE
Undoubtedly, Father Stritch, by his criticism, has done a good deal to eliminate undesirable features from the Miracle play. We understand the producing company acceding to his wishes, made a laudable effort to remove many of the objectionable features of the play, but there is still in the performance an element of ridiculousness which is repulsive to Catholic taste and untrue to Catholic practice.
A few boys from St. James' parish witnessed a recent performance. They were impressed by the grandeur of the temporary cathedral, the solemn tones of the organ, the consonance of the bells, the elaborate staging of the play in its rich tapestries and variegated lights, the rigid statuesque pose of the Chicago lady who represented the statue of the Virgin.
All these features, however, did not counterbalance the abhorrence they experienced at seeing nuns so ridiculously caricatured. "We never," they said, "saw a nun who would act so silly and display such lack of self-control. These ladies in the nuns' garb rushed here and there around the cloister like inmates of a madhouse, rather than the disciplined women whom we are accustomed to admire in our convents. At times they became hysterical and silly, and at no time were they reverent and impressive." If convent life was no better than what it is depicted to be as staged in the Miracle, the boys would be in favor of abolishing convents and sending the so-called religious into the world.
The religious processions also were conducted contrary to Catholic practice and the court fool was given a place among the dignitaries in the sanctuary where his capers were supposed to be mirth-provoking, but to a Catholic, nauseating.
We would rather depend upon a boy's unsophisticated impressions of the worth of the Miracle play than any afterthought which Father Stritch might have given to his former remarks.
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Mrs. Buddy, mother of Mrs. Ward, 1041 Louisville Ave., who was buried from St. James Church, December 23rd, was a fine type of old-fashioned mother. She loved her home, her family and her church and faced death in the fortitude of Christian hope. May she rest in peace.
PARISH MEETING
The Parish Meeting of November was deferred from the last Thursday of the month, owing to Thanksgiving, and as the meeting for December would fall on the eve of New Year, a special meeting of the Parish Organization was called on December 11th. The attendance was small but enthusiastic..
The chief business transacted during the evening was an election of officers: Messrs. Riegel, Martin Coad and Pierce as soon as their names were placed in nomination vigorously opposed their election. It looked as if they were fearful to run in a race with Mr. Crotty the outgoing president. After a vote was taken Mr. Crotty's popularity became more evident. At the first roll call he received a majority of votes and was continued in office for another year.
Mr. Martin Coad received second highest number of votes and was elected Vice-President.
Mrs. G. J. Boerckel formerly Miss Mary O'Hare, was unanimously elected Secretary.
The committee of forty were called on to report on the visits which they were instructed to make on parishioners who had not been supporting the church and school. Father O'Connor spoke for this committee and said that as some of the members had shown a reluctance to call on these parishioners, he transferred their work to the financial committee. These, he said, visited many of the parishioners with very good results. Ollie Dolan procured promises from several that they would begin to contribute, and Mr. Kletzker and Mr. Stiff received a donation of $25 from one family. It was decided to discontinue the calls until the New Year.
A discussion took place as to whether the Parish Meetings should not be held on the first Monday of the month and it was finally decided to continue as in the past on the last. Thursday.
Father O'Connor paid an eloquent tribute to Mr. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Boman, Mrs. Gittens and Mr. Jim Coad for the efficient service they had rendered in publishing the little pamphlet "LET'S GO." He said it took a great deal of time and trouble as the copy had to be made up in the few days following the parish meeting, usually the work had to be rushed to get the copy to press not later than the Tuesday following. He was glad to say that the paper was a financial success and the majority of the parishioners appreciated the breezy, newsy manner in which it was written. No doubt it has justified its existence and accomplished its purpose which was to keep the parishioners informed on parish activities.
Mr. Ed. Pierce suggested the advisability of establishing a parish boosting club. Father Pohl enlarged on the advantages that might be derived from such an organization, and on a motion being made by Mr. Pierce, Father O'Connor was requested to form the nucleus of such an organization. All the men who were present signified their willingness to be members of this organization, and their motto is BOOST EVERYTHING THAT IS STARTED IN ST. JAMES, and be present at every affair given in the name of the Parish.
Mr. Crotty, after thanking the meeting for his election, said that there was every indication that the year 1926 would be one of the biggest years of financial success and he asked all who were present to co-operate with him in making the meetings larger and more interesting.
As there was no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned.
PICTURE SHOWS
St. Ann's Sodality recently gave two picture shows which were very entertaining as well as financially successful. The proceeds from these shows are being put into a fund to be used for purchasing something for the new church. This fund is well past the $100 mark and the Sodality officers promise to stimulate its further growth with a number of entertainments during the coming year.
Indebted to Mrs. Bringlia
Many have been wondering how the Sodality was able to obtain such wonderful pictures for its shows until it was recently explained that they were procured without cost through the friendship of the Bringlia family, who are closely related to the Skouras Brothers, theatrical magnates. One of the Skouras brothers is married to Mrs. Bringlia's daughter. At their first performance "The Sea Hawk" which was very recently a first run picture, was presented.
The officers of the Sodality extend their thanks to Mrs. Bringlia for her kind assistance and urge parishioners to patronize the Skouras Theatres.
Euchre Prizes Wanted
The Sodality is preparing to give a Euchre in the very near future and the officers are asking the parishioners to assist by the donation of articles suitable for prizes.
EUCHRE AND LOTTO
The Prize Euchre and Lotto given by the Mothers' Club in the School Hall, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 8th, was attended by a large and enthusiastic crowd. Both the Euchre and Lotto tables were well filled and all seemed to be well satisfied with the evening's entertainment.
Chigger! The Cops!
No prizes were given, but an arrangement by which the winners were granted the privilege of purchasing certain items at very nominal prices, seemed to be the point of distinction, between a gambling orgy and a legitimate enterprise: Oh! Well! anything to please, Chief.
New Tables
The Euchre was the christening event for the new tables purchased by the Mothers' Club. The tables are small, but efficient, and fold up to a very compact size so that they can be packed away with little trouble. They are patterned after a sample borrowed from St. Bridget's Parish. The material was purchased from Huttig Sash and Door Co., and the tables were made by a committee of the men from the School Patrons' Association.
Of this committee, Jim Kelly procured the sample and bossed the job; Louis Riegel purchased the material and assisted Kelly; Tom Duggan set a dizzy pace in the construction of the tables, and was ably supported by Will Driscoll, Ben Plengemeier, Geo. Wiber, Bernard Brady, John Lawrence. Ed. Pierce and his son James.
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Very often people in the parish are anxious to be nearer the church and school and would be glad to know of property so situated. Mr. W.T. Boman has a modern five room brick bungalow one block west of the church and a modern 5-room frame, 2 blocks south, and would be very glad to talk it over with you.
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The Dolan Real Estate office has now painted on its window
DANIEL SHEEHAN, Attorney-at-law. Good for Dan!
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The Mother General Regenald O S D of Sparkill, New York is on a visit to the Dominican sisters of the west. She was expected at St. James on Jan. 8th.
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Patrick J. Connors, 1321 Hampton Ave., has taken over the barber shop at 6401 Manchester Ave., in the John P. Dolan Building.
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Jimmy Kelly, 6519 West Park Ave., fell off a fence during the Christmas vacation, and broke his leg.
VIRGIN MOTHER'S SODALITY
On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception the Virgin Mother's Sodality held their meeting at which the following officers were elected:
Mary Devaney, 1538 Buck Ave., President;
Virginia Jones, 1034 Tamm Ave., Vice-President;
Margaret Oates, 6811 Waldemar Ave., Secretary;
Margaret McDonnell, 1104 Forest Ave., Treasurer;
Loretta Cooper, 1515 Tamm Ave., Medal Bearer.
The members present pledged themselves to make the Sodality a more energetic, active organization. They propose to make a special effort to bring all the public school children in the parish into the catechetical instructions that are being held at 4 o'clock each Friday, and to see that the children are present at 9 o'clock mass each Sunday. They also determined to advertise Catholic literature in the community, and to arouse and interest in the many admirable novels that have been written by Catholic authors.
Father O'Connor said he proposed to have no one in the Sodality who would not be willing to become all active parish worker.
On the first Sunday of the month there was a profession of members and the following young ladies were enrolled: Ethel Barry, Margaret Irvin, Cornelia Gruner, Loretta Cooper, Mary Harris, Margaret Oates. Teresa Jones, Francis Doering, Helen Oates, Catherine Mahon, Josephine Moellenbeck, Helen Mahon, Geraldine Arlt, Dolores Arlt, Rose Gioia, Teresa Gioia, Edna Saxton, Amelia Aydt.
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Mrs. B. Weaver whose sister was killed January 2nd, by an automobile at Manchester and Prather Aves., has the consolation of knowing that the deceased lady was at communion the morning of the day she met with the fatal accident.
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Mr. Joseph Pauk purchased the next lot south of the rectory from Evans and Howard at the suggestion of Father O'Connor. He intends building there a double decker flat at a cost of about $12,000.
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Make haste with the marriage, Lent begins February 17th.
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Mrs. Bayers, 6929 Magnolia Ave., who has been a patient in the Deaconess Hospital during the past three weeks, came home on Wednesday. Her condition is not much improved.
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Catherine Cullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cullen, 1111a Central Ave., was given permission by Father O'Connor to be married at Chicago on Thursday, December 31st. Mr. John Jay Woodmansee is the fortunate fellow.
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Throats will be blessed on the Feast of St. Blase, February 3rd, after the morning masses and at 3:30 and 8 p. m.
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Miss Minnie Carreras has been re-employed as organist at St. James Church. During the past six years she played at St. Malachy's. She hopes to have a splendid choir trained for the opening of the new church.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY
At the annual meeting of the Holy Name Society, December 14, 1925, the principal matter of business was the election of officers.
The new officers are
Mr. Bernard P. Brady was appointed as delegate to attend meetings of the Archdiocesan Union during the next three years. There are three such delegates, the other two being Mr. H. Hager, who has just one more year to serve, and Mr. George Wiber, who has two more years to serve..
The meeting was not so well attended, but nevertheless there was plenty of zestful competition for the various offices. Besides Mr. Oats, the nominees for the presidency were Mr. Bernard Brady and Mr. J. P. Harris. For the office of vice-president there were four nominees, Mr. Michael Maloney, Mr. D. F. Collins, Mr. Bernard Brady and Mr. Hugeback, the successful one. Mr. Mike Maloney ran a close second to Mr. Hugeback.
Mr. John J. Kelly was opposed for the office of secretary by Mr. D. F. Collins, who lost by merely one vote. In fact, the favor shown for Collins was responsible for his being elected to the office of assistant secretary.
This will be Mr. Kelly's fourth year as secretary of the Society, and his re-election this time very nearly caused him to lose his happy home. Before coming to the meeting he received explicit instructions from his wife to decline any further offers for the secretaryship of the Society because he has been using altogether too many of the children's note books for the minutes of the Holy Name meetings.
Mr. Boyer was elected to the office of treasurer by acclamation.
Father O'Connor, Spiritual Director of the Holy Name Society, welcomed the new officers and wished them every success in their work during the coming year.
A piano has been purchased by the Holy Name, and at the annual meeting it was decided to charge a rental of $5.00 for each time it is used by other societies until the treasury has been reimbursed for the cost of the piano. Mr. Anthony Palumbo was appointed custodian of the piano.
In future, the meetings of the Holy Name Society will be held quarterly in place of monthly, as heretofore. The next meeting will be in February, on the evening of the second Monday of the month.
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