The Washington times., 1901-10-14
A NEW PARISH OPENED.
Bioomingdale Residents Attend
First Mass in Temporary Quo tiers.

Bloomingdale Residents Attend
First Mass in Temporary Quo tiers.
The first mass of the newly ests ilished
parish of Bloomingdale was Gel brated
yesterday morning at the old Mool man
sion, North Capitol and 7 Streets, by the
Rev. Eugene Hannah. pastor of St. An
thongs Church, BrookIand within whose
boundaries the new parish is located. The
inclement weather did not deter a large
congregation from attending the first ser
vice.
The temporary altar whore was cele-
brated the first mass yesterday morning
was profusely adorned with vases of
beautiful flowers. and was surmounted
with a statue of st. Joseph, holding in his
arms the infant Jesus The walls were
decorated with framed steel engravings
of Christ and the Virgin. The rooms were
filed with chairs to the utmost capacity
and all were occupied.
Father Hannan expressed his pleasure
at seeing the new parish opened sc au-
spiciously, in spite Of the bad weather.
He said it was St Anthony's Day. and al
though the 18th was considered unlucky
by some people. he was sure it would not
be so in the case of the new parish.
The priest announced to the congrega-
tion that lot for the new church had
been selected, and the plans made for
the edifice. subject to the approval of the
Cardinal The census committee report
ed, he said, 14i Catholic families. COM
prising about 700 souls. within the bound
aries Of the new parish.
After this address Father Hannah
preached short sermon, dwelling on the
duties OF the parents toward their chill
dren. By reason of the strong arguments
which the speaker embodied in his ser
mon enjoining parents TO give their chill
dren a good example in life and imploTing
mothers to rear them in religion and
inculcate in them pure thoughts. the
sermon made a deep impression on the
congregation.
The announcement was made after
mass that euchre party for the benefit
Of the church would take place at the
Moore mansion Wednesday evening next
the following week. The collection which
was taken realized large sum.
The lot at the corner Of L and North
Capitol Streets among others, has been
under consideration by the committee for
the site Of the new church. Father Han
nan did not announce whether this was
the site referred to in his address.
Miss Brown, Of the Soldiers Home, pre-
sided at the organ during mass and sang
the solo. Ave Maria"
The Sunday school which was held yes
terday afternoon was attended by nearly
100 children. and the Sisters Of Notre
Dame acted as teachers. After the Sun
day school the regular Sunday afternoon
meeting of the parishioners was called,
J. V. c. Smith presiding. Mr.. Johnson,
the Secretary. read the minutes of the
previous meeting, which were adopted as
read. Mr. Weidmann. Chairman of the
Census Committee and member of the
Sunday School Committee, reported prog
ress. In the general discussion which fol-
lowed. ways and means We're considered
20 enable the promoters Of the church 10
raise the money necessary to begin the
erection of the church edifice. The Chair
man Of the Ways and Means Committee
stated that the enthusiasm in the new
undertaking was so general among the
members Of the new parish and In Cath
olic circles Of this city that the prospects
Of raising the necessary amount within a
short time are very good.
with the section of the city known as
Bloomingdale constantly growing and
drawing within its limits the very best OF
people" said Mr.. Weidmann. the pros
poets for a large and fiourishing Catholic
parish are very bright indeed" Mr. Smith
the chairman, at whose residence the
movement for n new parish was started
and who Is taking very active part IN
the early accomplishment of the plan,
addressed the meeting. requesting the
members to use all efforts in the solicit
tation of donations for the building and
to keep up an undiminished interest In
the welfare of the new church.