Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-01
MARTINELLI WAS PRESENT.
Celebrates PontificaI MISS mt Lam
caster, Pa. Church Cnnsecraiian

caster, IA. Church Conservation.
A special to the Philadelphia Times from
| Lancaster, Pa, says: st. Mary's Church
the Oldest in the Harrisburg diocese, was
the center Of attraction on the occasion of
the conservation of three affairs, which are
said to be the finest in the state. Monsig-
nor Martinelli, archbishop of ophisus and
| apostolic delegate of the pope. was present
Bishop McGovern was in charge of the con-
secration service, which lasted for over
three hours and was in strict accordance
with the rules Of the Catholic Church
The assistants to the bishop were master
OF the ceremony, Rev. q. l.. Benton OF
Steelton; assistant master of ceremonies
Rev. Francis Rupert of Harrisburg; book
bearer, Rev. Binger, and antiphonians
evs-Heltermyer and Hassett of Lancaster
The relics placed in the affairs were dust
OF martyrs from the Catacombs of Rome
AT the time named for the commencement
OF the pontifical mass the priests and dig
nitaries formed in procession at the rec
tory, and, headed by the altar boys. a score
IN humber marched into the church
through the middle door,
The celebrant was MonsiGnor Martinelli
assisted by j. j. Koch ID. d., vicar general
OF the diocese; deacon, Rev. J. J. Corner
ly; subdeacon, Rev. }. A. Huber: deacons
OF honor, Revs. r. y. Schmidt and p Nc
Carrie; chaplains to his grace, Archbishop
Ryan, Very Rev. A. F. Kauland Rev NJ
J. OReilly; chaplains to the Right Rev
biSHop NctoNern, kew Ihomas j. GrOtty
and Rev. William PEPPER; master of cerc-
monies, Rev. G. L. Benton; assistants 10
master of ceremonies. Rev. NJ NJ Hassett
and John j. Hollern. The apostolic bene-
diction was impaired at the close of the
mass by Monsignor Martinelli. Bishop Nc
Govern made a brief address to the con-
gregation. The sermon, an excellent dis
course, was preached by Archbishop Ryan,
and was attentirely listened TO by the
large audience. His text was from the
fourth verse of the Gospel of St Matthew:
If Thou wilt, let make three taber-
nacleS-one for Thee, one for Moses and
one for Elias
There were seventy priests from different
sections OF the state In the sanctuary DUR
ing mass. The main altar consecrated to-
day was the gift of Miss Catherine NJ Kel-
iy, ana IT was reproduction of the old
wooden altar in use from the time the
church was built. 1t Is of white statuary
marble. TIE platform and steps are OF
Italian veined marble. The style of
architecture is Coz hic The panels columns
and arches are of Mexican onyx. The door
OF the tabernacle is of gilt, and contains a
handsome design of a pelican feeding her
young with her own blood by tearing open
its breast with its beak
Under the table of the altar is a gilt and
cnyx panel which contains a cross and
the monogram Il. Ii. S." with RAYS of
light on the background. This altar was
erected by Charles L. Hall of Boston, The
Blessed Virgins altar, the gift of Miss
catherine {. Dougherty. is also of marble
ana onyx On this altar is a statue of the
Lady of the immaculate Conception. also
the gift of Miss Dsugherty.
st. Joseph's altar, the gift of John A.
Coyle Is also of statuary marble ONYX and
Italian veined marble. On the panel under
meath the table Is representation of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus. Charles Durang of
Philadelphia was the architect and SUI
persised the construction of all the affairs.