The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-06
ST. MICHAEL'S BY THE SEA
TYBzE'S NEW ROMAN CATHOLIC
CHURCH DEDICATED.

Bishop Becker Performs the De5ica-
tory Ceremonies and Lays Down to
the CONGREGATION the Beliefs of the
Catholic Church-Ihe Ed fee Named
After st. Aichael the Archsngel, the
Ruler of the Weves-Incidsuts Of the
Ledication.
Tybee's Roman Catholic chapel was dedi-
Gated yesterday morning by Bishop Becker,
assisted by Vicar General Cafferty and
Rev. w. a. Mccarthy Bishop Becker
named the chapel after st. Michael the
ArchaDRel, who is known as the ruler of the
waves. The name is peculiarly appropri.
ate on account OF the chapel being at the
seaside.
The $3.50 o'clock train carried down about
200 people to attend ths services, and they,
together with Tybee's residents, filed the
little church 10 overfowing. There are
twenty-four pews, with a seating capacity
of about 275. Every one was taxed to is
utmost capacity, people occupied chairs in
the aisleS and eyery foot of standing room
around the door was taken up and many
stood outside under the trees. Over 400
pc pie we're crow led into the building
At II o'clock Bishop Becker aud Fathers
Caherty and Mccarthy, attired in their
handsome vestments, came out Of the
sacristy and marched down the ai,le to the
entrance, where the bishop sprinkied holy
water and blessed the chapel with apprO>
PIRATE prayers. On the return to the altar
the congregation was sprinkled with holy
water.
After the recitation Of the Itany of the
saints and psalms mass was celebrated. The
choir consisted IF MrC EraDE l.
Rebarer and NJ. A. OByrne. Prof. Leo
Mehrtens presided at the organ. The sing
ing was excellent.
THE OBLIGATORY SERMON.
Bishop Becker preached sermon from
the text by their fruits ye shall know
them" The Catholic church, be said, is
known by its fruits. 1t is to-day the same
church 1t was when it was founded by Jesus
Christ, when he commanded his apostles to
60 forth and teach all nations. 1t never
vsciIlates and always teaches the same
truths. While other churches are wrang-
ling about doctrines and questioning the
scriptures, which they never would have
had but for the preserving art of the Church
Catholic it stands firm i'll its faith and
doctrines. 1t is not a clurch OF opinions
but OF faith. With the right hand is taught
what people must believe, and with the left
hand what they must do. The same religion
is taught to all, from the lowest child to him
who represents st. Peter on earth.
ITS PRINCIPLES UNCHANGING.
The Catholic church, continued Bishop
Becker, never changes its principles even to
save nation. 1t has watched the rise aad
fall OF dynasties, and stood by to sing their
requiem and say, May they rest in peace.n
Governments are only temporary. but the
Catholic church is eternal. Even republics
are not perpetual. The wrecks Of many
magnificent republics lie strewn along the
turnpike Of time while the Catholic church
goes maJestically on to its destiny.
While on one hand men are questioning
the revelations and doubling the creed from
u believe in God, the Father Almighty" to
life everlasting" causing discord, ill-will
and hatred, the Catholic church goes Sc
renely on teaching the same doctrines she
has always taught and always will teach.
Bishop Becker closed by thanking all who
contributed TO or aided in the erection of
st. Michael's, particularly the young men
OF the Atlantic club, who have taken a
lively interest in the matter.
THE CHURCH BDIFICE.
st. Michaels is situated on Railroad ave-
nue. and Eighth street, just across from the
Atlantic Club. The exterior is painted
white, with black trimmings. The roof
is surmounted by white and black dome.
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cross. The interior walls are painted white
and the ceiling sky blue, the com bination
making pretty effect. The pews are of
| polished Georgia pine. The altar is
a beautiful and artistic piece Of work. 1t
| IS carved In an attractive manner. and in
the center is a lamb bearing a cross. The
! altar was made at McDonough 81 Co. 3
| mill. On each side of the altar Is a room.
! One is used Is q sacristy and the other as q
sleeping apartment for the priest, who will
60 TO the island every Saturday night.
SITE OF THE CHURCH.
st. Michael's cost about $4,000. The land
upon which the church stands was donated
by the Tybee Beach Company, at the in
stance Of Capt. D. g. Purse. The erection
OF the church is mainly due to the efforts Of
| Mr.. Robert E. Pepper president of the Allan
tic Club. He interested others in the move
ment, and soon had the scheme in proper
working order. From the commencement
Of work until the completion and dedication
Of st. hichaers, Mr. Pepper has devoted
much of his time to looking after details.
st. MichaePs has the honor of being the
pioneer house of religious worship on
| Iyhe9. The island has quite continge Mt
| OF Catholic residents, and the chapel will be
| amply supported. Some time ago there was
| talk of the erection of a union Protestant
chapel at rybee, but as yet the matter has not
| taken any definite shape. IL is understood
that the Beach Company viii donate a lot
Tor this purpose, as they did for St.
| Michaels.
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