Evening journal., 1907-12-09

focfsteps were accompanied by miraCu-
lous cures The thousands we're fed
with the few loaves and fishes, and
the chilo of the ruler was risen from
he dead Tien came tEe garden OF
Gethsemane. with its story so very old.
but a story which every year causes
men TO give their all to and for the
ehurch-the story OF Christs passion
and death. But before going bacS 10
heaven lie said 70 the discirles gath
cred around Hin "You shall hc Wit
nesses for Me In Jerusalem. hut far be-
yond the bounds of Israeli 60 into AN
The world and tell what you seen and
heard. that an men may hear the tid-
ings Of peace."
A Mission to Save.
That was the mission given to these
men, mission to last as long as time
should last, even unto the end OF the
world. All that we have Of right JUS
tice, purity, civilization-all that we
nrize-came down TO us as the hcri-
tage from them who were tho accred-
tied messengers OF Christ. lt Is like
some beautiful golden chain handed
down 70 us and always upheld by the
everlasting arm of God.
"This ceremony is hallowed today
because Il marks the rededication Of
/ ST Mary's Church." said Bishop Kelly
in conclusion. "But Is there not in the
ceremonies a wider significance? May
we not raise our hands in devotion.
thanking God that we are Catholics
and come here Sunday after Sunday
with the absolute assurance that there
viii stand here al this altar one who
IFS a messenger OF God. II Is an occa-
sion Of Thanksgiving that here in this
beautiful church dedicated to God YOU
win hear the message from the. ac-
credited ministers of Christ. In your
name and In the name Of your beloved
pastor 7 return thanks 10 the beloved
/ Apostolic delegate who represents one
whose name may be Plus but speaks
with Peters authority"
Father Brady's Words.
Before the ceremonies we're brought
to a close Father Brady pastor Of the
church. in behalf Of his congregation and
himself, extended his thanks to Arch
bishop Falconio for his presence and par
ticipation IN the rededlcation. "I thank
you for the honor you confer upon myself
and ST. Mary's as we'll" said Father
Brady. "for know the sacrifice you make
to be with us to-day. and again in my
own name as well as Of my people.
thank you and assure YOU 1t viii always
be a red-letter day IN our memory.
II thank also our bishop for his pres
ence and voice the appreciation OF the
people and myself for his appreciation OF
our work and his sympathy and his being
with us to-day. I also thank Bishop
Kelly and the clergy whose gracious
presence adds to the grace Of the oc-
casion.
ITO you good people who have backed
me up with your prayers and your ef-
forts said Father Brady turning to the
congregation, 'in making possible this
new st. Mary's I also return my heartfelt
! thanks. I hope the new and material fnish
the church has taken on may be accom-
panied with a new spirit and fervor as a
foreruner Of greater things"
/ Bishop Monaahan's Appreciation.
Bishop Monaghan added a few gracious
words of appreciation. 1T is due me the
/ privilege of expressing my great sat'sfac-
tion and pleasure IN the improvements in
this beautiful church." said the Bishop.
Il wish to congratulate the congregation
on these improvements and especia ly
your devoted pastor who has given us adj
/ ded reason TO be proud OF old ST. Marv'a.
] again congratulate you upon these inn
! proyements. and your pastor on having
the cooperation Of such a loyal and de-
voted people. I sincerely trust This proof
Of your appreciation and favor You will
continue 70 show 20 your pastor in pay
ing on the last cent Of indebtedness. The
people of this city rejoice with you to-
day pray your beloved pastor may con-
tinue to be with you for many years and
enjoy the fruits Of these improvements in
ST. Mary's Church"
Impaired the BLESSING.
At the conclusion Of the sermon Father
Connolly chanted the "Conhteor" after
which Father Comfy ascended the altar
and read, in Latin. and afterward in Eng
lish the Papal privilege accorded Nom
signor Falconlo as the Pope's representa-
tive OF granting to Roman Catholics enc
hundred days indulgence to those who
have rightly confessed, communicated and
prayed for the welfare OF the Holy Father
and the Church. His Grace then impaired
the blessing which is a part Of the Papal
decree.
The ofertory selection by the choir
was "Lauda Sion" At the conclusion Of
the mass the clergy filed out of the SAN
ctuary in order Of rank and entered the
sacristy where they disrobed. The choir
and congregation then sang Holy God
We Praise Thy Name" the usual bvm,
Of Thanksgiving, which is sung at all the
high services Of the church.
Dr.. Flynn's Sermon
The ceremonies of the dav ,,.avo
brought to a colse by solemn pontlHcai
vespers, which, were given by Bishop
Alfred A. Curtis. vicar general Of Bal-
tiniore, O former bishop Of this do
cese. The benediction Of the Blessed
Sacrament was given by Monsignor
Falconio. Rev. Father McGoldrick Of
/ ICentreville. Nd. was deacon, the Rev
Father Ryan of this city. was sub
deacon, the Rev. Fathers Waldron and
Quigley were deacons of honor. Rev.
Father McSweeney was master OF
ceremonies, and the Rev. Father Hugo
was lector, reading the Papal decree
lanent the granting Of indulgence The
choir sang Mercadante's briniante
vespers. The ohertory was sung by
Mrs. Alexander j Butler.
The sermon was preached by the
Very Rev. Dennis ] Flynn. president
Of Mt. st, Mary's Seminary. Emmetts-
burg Nd He took his text from these
words, accorded TO David: Il have
lIoved the beauty Of Thy House, o
Lord" From these words the speaker
drew eulogistic expression of the re-
modelled edihce. after which he took
Biblical and historical proofs in support