The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1891-05-16
ST,SrEpHEN'SNEW CHURCH,
The Handsome Edifoe on Clinton Ave
nue. and Twenty Second Street
Dedicated.
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND breaches.
He Delivered An Eloquent and Forcible
Sermon on the Duty Of
Christians.

VQTl8Ll3US, s.-es
The Catholics OF Minneapolis hay
muchto feel proud Of in the splendi,
record they have made. For years the,
all gathered under one roof on Sunda,
to hear holy Mass. AS time went or
their numbers increased, and their lovt
and veneraJion for their faith redoublec
and SO new parishes were organized anl
new churches built. East Minneapo
lis has its quota of splendid Catholic
churches. South Minneapolis car
boast Of the finest church in the North
west. North .Minneapogis can point tc
more Catholic churches than there
were alto gether in Minneapolis few
years ago. West Minneapolis now
comes to the front with tho proof Of it's
love for CatholicltY in the shape Of 4
$50 500 church.
..5 Last Sunday Rev. Father Kennev
parish priest Of st. Stephens parish
saw the happlest hour Of his life. For
a long time he has been at work in the
erection of one Of the most costly, as
well as beautiful churches IN the city.
Day after day has he labored in the in
terest Of that beautiful edi6ce, in tha
completion Of which he has been wrap.
ped up ever since the first step towards
its erection was taken.
h. Last Sunday marked an epoch IN the
history of st. Stephens parish. The
handsome new church at the corner Of
TwsntY-second street and Clinton ave.
niue was dedicated and the parish
donelS had an opportunity to worship in
their church for the first time. The
beautiful May day, the green grass and
the budding trees, All seemed to lend 9
charm to the occasion that made the
services all the more Impressive. The
handsome new church looked its pret-
tIest.
The dedicatory sermon was preached
by Archbishop Ireland, while High
Mass was celebrated at 1890 O'Clock, the
Very Rev. Father j. J. Keane. presi-
dent of st. Thomas seminary, being the
scelebrant, Rev. DR.. Heffron, of ST.
Paul, deacon, and Rev, Z. J. Gibbons,
subdeacon. The other clerggmen who
took part in the services were Rev.
Father p. Kenny, pastor Of the church;
Rev. Father John Conway, editor OF
the Northwestern Chronicle. st. Paul;
Rev. Father j. C. Byrne, of the Church
of the immaculate Conception, and
Iev. Father r. M. Bloomer. of Holy
Rosary church. The clergYmen while
performing the sacred ceremony, were
almost hidden behind the profusiOn Of
.potted plants, palms and ferns, that
graced the front Of the altar. The per
fume OF the flowers, blended with the
odor Of the holy incense, added depth
and solemnitY to the occasion. Every
seat was taken and many stood up in
the rear of the church to witness the
exercises.
Between and 10 o'clock, before the
doors were opened TO the congregation,
the ceremony of blessing the church
was performed by the archbishop and
priests. The procession marched slow
ly around the church, both without and
within, singing psalms and Offering
prayers. at 1890 when High Mass
was begun. the church was filled to it's
utmost capacity, and several rows Of
chairs behind the pews were occupied
by late comers. The gallery was also
titled. Besides the mem bers of the
parish. there were present a great many
Protestant visitors, including some of
the best known people in the city.
The musical part Of the exercises was
especially pleasing. The chorus of six
voices under the direction of Miss
Drew, the ,oTganlst, was assisted by
Danz's orchestra. The violin and bass
VOL added strength and beauty to the
sacred music. The programme was as
follows: ''Praise Ye the Father" Gou .
nod; HaYden's ..KYrie'' and GLORIA, = y
by the chorus; :Geni Creator" J" Handel,
Miss Annie OiBrien !, "Sanctus.' Hay
don. chorus; Ave Marla,' Gounod.
Miss Annie u. Brien; y, Ecce Sacerdos.'
5GlQ1za, James Lennon; "Agnus Del, !"
HAYDEN, chorus. The chorus was COM
posed as follows: Misses Higgins,
Webster, Agnes Burns, Nellie Q'Brien
and Messrs. ] Lennon and A. ].
Bacon.
Archbisnop ireland g sermon was an
eloquent and philos0ph phlcal discussion
lof gion. He said that man was by
nature relic giols. and that Religion was
man q First duty ito God. Religion
Ehe said .slsl IA Inherent tendencY Of onr
|nlture an listening to the dictates
of oul. lied B to NJ relig giouss,