The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-11-07

The first anniversary of the dedics.
ton Of ST. Johns r. G. church OF this
city, was celebrated on Sunday last in q
beautiful and imposing manner. 1t was
also the occasion of the first visit to this
city of Ri. Rev. Bishop McFaul since his
elevation to the episcopacy, and hearty
reception was accorded him. The socie-
ties connected with st. Johns church,
assembled at their meeting rooms, and at
s P. NJ. under the escort of Liberty Band,
proceeded to the p. r. r. station. On the
arrival of the Bishop, the line was again
formed in the following manner: Liber
ty Band, Catholic Club, Div. No. 8, A.
o. II. aud Branch No. 2, E. b. A, acting
as guard of honor to the Bishop. The
line proceeded from Bridge to Uuion, to
York, to Main, to Bridge, to the Passionate
which was handsomely decorated with
the National colors as we'll as the interior
of the church. The Bishop celebrated
pontiical high mass at 10. 80 A. M. with
Rev. Father Connolly deacon, Rev. Faith
er O'Grady sub deacon and Rev. Father
Fitzgerald Master of Ceremonies. Rev.
Father O'Reliy delivered the sermon,
which proved to be an excellent one and,
very appropriate for the occasion. AT
the conclusion of the mass, Mr.. James p.
Carmody, on the part OF the congrega-
ton, delivered The address IF welcome to
the Bishop who responded in feeling
manner, returning his sincere thanks for
the reception accorded him.
The following is Mr.. Carmody's ad
dress
Rt. ReU. and Beloved Bishop:
After your official reception this morn
ing according TO the Churchs beautiful
ceremonial, it becomes my pleasing duty.
in the name of all the members of this
congregation, TO extend to you, the Spir
itual Head and Guardian of the people OF
the Diocese, sincere and cordial well
come and our hearty congratulations on
your elevation to the Episcopate.
The honor conferred on you is, indeed,
very great, but let us hasten to add, not
unmerited. After proving for many years
your sterling worth in the less important
duties of the Sacred Ministry-for the
past year as Vicar General and Admins
traitor of the Diocese-you gave evidence
of your fitness for the purple, fitness
recognized and rewarded by the choice of
your brother Priests and of the Bishops
OF this Province.
But great honors carry with them grave
obligations, and to fulfill these obligations
worthily the Church poured over you her
Sacramento JUNCTION.
In all your utterances we plainly see
that the thoughts uppermost in your mind
are the greater glory of God; the binding
together in good will and charity the
clergy and laity of your Diocese: the in
fusion into that body, Of which you are
now the head, u more vigorous Spiritual
life, that together we may move onward
aud upward, extending the Kingdom OF
"0ur Father in Heaven"
To do this. we have need one of an
oiher-you to guide, and govern, and d.
rect and we, by our fiial respect and
loyal obedience TO your authority, to ful-
low in the path you mark out for us.
We promise you, Rt. Rev. Bishop, that
respect aud loyalty and obedience. We
shall ever listen TO your voice with the
same respect as we would listen 10 our
Beloved Patron, st. John the Apostle, or
any of the twelve, to whose office and
privileges you succeed; or, rather, as we
would listen TO Him who said, " Who
hearelh you, heareth Me, and who hear
eth Me, heareth Him who sent Me-"
Your wishes shall be for us commands,
showing our determination to retain in
tact that authority which Is the great
secret of the Church's success.
The knowledge we have of your per-
soual character aud your virtues is for us
sufficient guarantee that your power shall
never be used but for our good. With a
united clergy and people. you will be en-
abled to extend the beneficent and civiliz
ing influence OF Divine truth; and not
only continue, but greatly enlarge the
work so successfully commenced by your
ilustrious predecessor, who now rests
from bis labors.
How can we express our gratitude to
you, dear Bishop, for honoring us thus
carly in your episcopal career With the
oil of Conservation still fresh on head and
hands, you come to celebrate with us the
anniversary of this Church's dedication.
Our only return can be our daily prayer
that I" He who is mighty and hath done
great things in you, may give you the
grace "to will and to do all th It is ex
pected from worthy Bishop. We shall,
also, b. generous sacrifices, finish the
great work here begun under the guidance
of our pastor; and VIC now express the
wish that you may still be very young In
your episcopate when you shall be called
to this parish to consecrate to ihe AL.
mighty this beautiful church, erected by
our humble labors.
Once more, Ri. Rev. and beloved Bish-
op, accept our protestations OF answering
loyalty, prompt obedience and flial love,
whilst with hearts full of gratitude for
this days honor. we again bid you
CAED MILL FAULTHR.
In the afternoon, the Bishop was ten
dered n reception by the children of the
parish in the parochial hall. Nearly every
child of school age was present, as well
as many older members OF the congrcga'
ton.
Bishop McFaul is well-known to the
members of St. Johns congregation,
having been frequent and welcome Wis
itor here for the past ten or fifteen years
and it was great pleasure to them to
welcome him to their parish in his exalt-
ed position as their Bishop. -
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