The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-05-12
Catholic Church Dedication.


The dedicatory services of st. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Anderson were per
formed on last Sabbath morning, beginning
at II o'clock, by the Right Reverend BishoI
P. n. Lynch, assisted by the Very Reverend
D. J. Quigley. Vicar General Kew. ); D.
Monaghan, Master of Ceremonies; Rev
7 Woolahan, Celebrant; Rev. H. p
Sorthrop. Deacon, and Rev. c. B. Northrop
snb- Deacon. The services were begun by
charming music, rendered in q most artistic
manner by an accomplished choir, compo-
sed of Miss Eliza Devineau, organist; Mrs.
JACQUES. Miss Gambati, and Messrs. Schat-
fer and Southland of the choir of st. Mary
Church. Charleston, and Mrs. fischer, Mrs.
McGuinness, Miss Annie Begin, Miss Hen
negan and Mr.. Hewson, of the Catholic
choir of the Sumter Church. Their selec-
tions were from Milliard, and their rendl.
ton throughout the entire service was most
excellent and delightful. At the opening
of the service the Bishop. followed by the
assisting Priests. formed procession IN lIont
of the altar. and marched down the middle
aisle 10 the outer door, and thence around
the outside of the building, and back
through the middle aisle to the altar. Inc
Pontiical party then marched around the
side aisles. the Bishop sprinkling the walls
of the building with holy water as they
marched around, at the conclusion OF when
the Bishop was seated upon the throne
erected on the left of the building and near
the altar. The Pontifical High Mass then
followed, after which Bishop Lynch preach,
ed the dedicatory sermon, taking as MS te1t
the three first verses of the tlrst chapter OF
st. Pauls Epistle to the Hebrews. he oc
gan by congratulating the little oand OF
faithful Catholics here, who have, as ne ex.
pressed it, labored by day and prayed at
night for many years that they mlg4G nave
a house of worship of their own. lie was
pleased at their success, and gratifed to
find building so much more commodlouS
and respectable in all of its appointments
than he had any reason to think they would
be able 10 erect. He joined the members OF
this congregation in thanking those OF other
faiths who had aided in the construction OF
this temple of worship, either in kind ex-
pressions or substantial assistance. He
trusted that they would reap the richest
blessings in this life and anf everlasting re-
ward hereafter for their. kindness and be.
nevolence. He said that the erection OF
this edifce would be great blessing and
consolation to the members OF his faith
living in this important section Of our
country, and that to those not of that faith
it would afford benefits of which he should
not speak, standing in that pulpit, further
than to mention. 1t would induce the set
tlement here, in all probability, of very
many who would not come here without
this church, for they would feel themselves
deprived of those advantages and pleasures
which they could obtain elsewhere, and IT
would make its members better men anu
women. and therefore better citizens. The
Bishop then proceeded to the theme OF his
text in pleasant and interesting manner,
tracing the great distinctive features OF re,
Ggion, and showing that the possession OF
religion by all races of men, in a greater or
less developed form, is the first great and
indestructible barrier that opposes the
scientist in his effort to overthrow Chris
tianity. He then proceeded to discuss the
theme Of worship, showing that it is mans
duty to worship God, and that He is well
pleased with our devotions and worship,
and impressing the thought that this wor,
ship should not only be one OF spiritual
nature but that we should likewise render
unto our Creator worship with our bodies
also; that we should give unto God both
internal and external alteration. The ser.
mon was eloquent, in plain language, and
the quiet manner of the speaker, whose
gentleness of speech and beauty of thought,
render his discourses interesting.
At the conclusion of the dedication the
right of confirmation, one of the seven sa-
craments of the Catholic Church, was ad-
ministered by the Bishop to class of fif-
teen, consisting of four young men and
eleven ladies. The services throughout
were very impressive, the li!any being rem
dered in Latin, and the Bishop and Priests
wearing their high-chrrch robes, which
were Of elegant material and very hand->
some in appearance.
st. Joseph's Church is situated on the
lot East of McDufie Street. at the crossing
of Earle and McDufie. Itisa frame build
ing, of selni-Gothi architecture, sixty feet
long. and thirty-four feet wide, with large
windows and thorough ventilation. Within,
at the East end, is the altar, simple but neat
in its appointments. On each side OF it
small vestry rooms are shut Oft from the
by screens. There are three
aisles, one on each side of the building, and
one leading directly from the entrance door
through the middle of the building to the
altar, giving two rows OF seats betwesn the
central and each of the side aisles. At the
back of the church, and just above the en-
trance door is the gallery, in which the or
gan is situated, and where the choir sits.
On the occasion Of the dedication the
building was crowded to its uttermost ca
pacity, but owing to the excellent manage
ment of the committee of arrangements,
every one was made as comfortable as pos
sible, the ladies being all seated first. Of
course, large numbers of gentlemen were
compelled to stand, as there was not room
for near seats enough. The building, on
the occasion of its dedication, was most
handsomely decorated with evergreens,
arranged in garland and festooned around
the building, with wreath of evergreens
and flowers above each depression i'll the
garland. Handsome vases Of beautiful
flowers adorned the altar, and above it was
a large cross, most tastefully and appropri-
ately constructed of choice exotics.
The services of the dedication occupied
some three hours, and the attention of the
congregation was retained from the COM
mencement to the close OF the service.
This church is monument to the zeal
and devotion of the small membership,
which, by its liberality and the assistance it
could obtain, has built very comfortable
and attractive house of worship, in which
their services will be more enjoyed than
they have been in the public halls which
they have heretofore used.
At the conclusion of veSpers, and q SER
mon from the Bishop from the fourth verse
of the first Epistle of st. John at 6 o'clock
in the evening. the henediction of the
blessed sacrament was administered to the
members of the church.
The visitors, who had contributed SO
much to the interest of the occasion, re-
turned to their homes on Monday and
Tuesday, carrying with them the apprecia-
tive gratitude of the members of 81. Jo-
seph's Church, and leaving a pleasant re-
collection of their services behind them.
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