The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-23

gious. They have never shown the slight
est hostility to American institutions. Inc
Irish have religion and this means the pre-
servation of law. The object the Divine Proyi-
dence had in scattering the Irish race abroad
was that they might be the means OF convey
ing the Catholic religion to me races sna mnsiv
return gratitude to sthe United States In the
return of a true religion for liberty"
st. JOHNS.
While the snow lay piled high upon the
towers and the winters rostEihoictiV ely new
to force its way into the walls OF the new
church little was done toward co9pleting eMe
interior. At present the point OF view ~
somewhat embarrassed The great, possitui
poles that support the scaffolding to the lofty
roof are still in place, and barrels, both 1uii
and empty, are strewn all over: Mortar mere,
plaster there and a conglomeration OF both
everywhere greet the eye. But here and there
one gets a glimpse of the hidden beauties OF
the temple. and he that has eyes can sec
what gorgeous effects are being wrought by
the mechanics employed. Nearly all the rough
work has been completed and considerable OF
the finished plastering is now visible. Mag,
nifcent rows of molding in the dome and
around the arches are in course OF construc,
ton, but just now do not even in a small
way give an idea of the finished work. For
quite some time to come the plasterers ana
stucco workers will ply their curious TOOLS.
and from coarse and rough material scattered
here and there bring into shape the ornamental
ton that is to grace and beautify the edince
wherein St. Johns parishioners VIII worship.
The Rev. Father Ter Woert watches careIuliE
every move in the march of progress, ana no
one can weigh or estimate the fuilness OF ms
joy or the bursting gratitude of his. heart
when the Sacred Host is for the first time
elevated in the holy sacrifice OF the mass IN
the new church.
The children of the parochial school have
taken advantage of the level surface on the
yet unfinished Boulevard opposite the build-
ing during the past fine weather, and with
their skipping ropes and joyous laughter
have made the welkin ring during recess.
With the exception of a short time at Easter
the children will be from now on engaged IN
their annual struggle for prizes. The at
tendance has been large. and from present
appearances Father Ter Woert will soon nave
facilities. But then he is equal to the EN-
Urgency. and when the next term begins there
will be room enough for all.
The Rev. Father Kelly. wrapped In ms pig
oyercoat is a familiar figure everywhere
throughout the parish and is universally pc
loved by the children. who are under ms I'M
mediate care at the school.
There is some talk Of the young men look
ing for better facilities in the line OF CLUB
dom. The number of stories the new puiio.
ing is to be seems to be the only question az
issue. 1t is a fact, however, that a good many
of the members believe that more commodious
quarters would result in an increased mem
The members of st. Aloysius Society will
go to Holy Communion in a body tomorrow
morning at the nine O'Clock mass.
St. Johns Catholic Club held its regular
meeting on Tuesday evening last.
Advance Council. No. 443, Catholic Benevolent
Legion, willie celebrate its first anniversary on
next Thursday evening. The council has trip
led its membership during the past year, IN
spite of the hard times. That the coming year
will be even more prosperous Is already as
sured by the demands for information in refer
ence to the workings of the legion. New
members are Joining at every meeting ana
more are coming.
81. Joseph.s.
Tomorrow. Fourth or Mid-Lent Sunday, the
Infant Societies of Jesus and Mary will assist
at the 9 o'clock mass in a body, with Vei!s,
medals and badges on, and kneeling BESIDE
their respective banners. They will meet IN
the afternoon for the special d%evotions and
the routine business of their societies.
The junior choir are practlcing a peautHul
new Easter mass. under Miss Devanny's di-
rection.
An the masses on Monday. 25th of the month
and a great holiday of devotion, although no
longer of obligation, will be in the upper
church. Low masses at 6 and Z O'Clock; pam
high mass. by the Monsignor-Rector at y
O'Clock, followed by the March aeyotions in
honor of. Saint JOS "a. The Junior choir VIII
sing. Confessions HI ofScourse, be heard as
usual. at half pass seven o'clock in the morn
ing for The coaysnisace Of those who might
wish to receive holy communion at the hign
mass.
attended, and the congregation is always very
large on the sunday, Tuesday and Friday even
ings, when the Monsignor delivers his several
courses los sermons ard instructions.
The Rev assistants preach in turn every
Sunday at the aigh mass 70 very large ano
attentive congregations. Lin 5AfC ny - '~-t
" lnstructf5ns to~t1s First Confession classes
in the chapel. q ~
ST. Esrideet's.
The entertainment to be given by young
men of the Lyceum promises to be a grand
affair. The Entertainment COMMITTEES are hard
at work. and the members Of the cast are
rehearsing steadily. and, judging from the IN
terest shown by ali the members, 1t promises
Vice President MulYansE's classes IN book
keepoin and ste.ography are increasing in
membership. Studies are held Monday and
Friday evenings.
The Lyceum intends 20 place a strong team
in the field this season, and will enter 1t in
the Diocesan League.
ST. PauI,s G~reenyflle.
The dramatic division of ST. Paul's Catholic
Club is rehearsing Dale's comedy drama,
Strife, which will be presented at St. PauYs
school hail two weeks after Easter.