The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-10-27
JERSEY CITY OHuROREE.
st. Bridgetss.

The two weeks mission under the direc-
ton of the Dominican Fathers, which opened
last Sunday evening. has been attended by
large crowds. Although the mission was OPEN
ed from five o'clock in the morning until ten
o'clock at night, it was a difficult matter
to secure a seat at any time of the day. A
great many people from other parishes were
regular attendants. The mems mission be-
gins tomorrow night.
The Rev. Father Corr Council, Catholic
Benevolent Legion, at its last meeting de-
cided TO hold d rally early next month at
the hall, the object being to gain new mem
hers. Prominent speakers have been Sc
cured 10 speak on c. B.. L. work.
The Holy Rosary Society will meet tomor-
row afternoon at three o'clock.
ST. Lucy's.
The work of driving the piles for the
foundation of the new church Is not yet COM
pleted, and the Rev. Father Gillen says that
it will be two weeks at least before the ma
sons can begin work.
The Children of Mary will hold their post
poned meeting tomorrow afternoon at three
o'clock.
The bazaar came to a close last night. Al
though the weather of the past week was
of such a nature as to keep people at home,
the bazaar was a success. and a snug sum
was realized.
st. Mfchael,s.
On Monday evening the first production of
the much talked of military drama, "At
the Picket Line will be given by the st.
Michael's Lyceum Union at the new and
enlarged hall, Erie and Tenth streets.
The hall will be completed in time for the
performance, and the Rev. Father Talon ex-
poets to see the hall crowded each night. A
full orchestra will furnish the music.
The lecture by Father Tighe, of which
mention was made in this column, has been
postponed until after election.
ST. Joseph's.
The feast of ST. Raphael, Archangel and
Patron of Travellers, was celebrated with
special devotions and singing by the Angels
Society and the sub-junior choir, at the eight
O'Clock mass last Wednesday. When the SER
vices were over, the Monsignor-Recto gave
the Est. Raphaels Blessing for Travellers
to a number of persons who were about to
go on a Journey to different parts, and pre-
scented themselves at the sanctuary railing.
Next Sunday the Infants of Jesus and the
Infants of Mary-little boys and little girls
will assist at the nine o'clock mass in a
body and hold their monthly meeting in the
afternoon. These little ones'' are having,
for the first time, q table at the coming
fair. and feel quite proud of the distinction.
They are working hard for their table.
The Lyceum Table people are lively in be-
half of their own honor and the interests
Of the church. Father Smith, their director,
has a most beautiful large-sized, splendidly
framed portrait of himself for their table.
It was the Monsignor's direction that no other
portrait should appear at the Lyceum Table.
Next Sunday, feast of SITS. Simon and
Jude. the apostles, Monsignor Seton will de-
liver a sermos at high mass on THE Di-
| vine Commission to@ Preach the Gospel"
There will be a large attendance, and many
| Protestants will probably be there.
The mortuary envelopes for All Souls Day.
next Friday. November 2. will be given out