The Washington herald., 1907-11-09
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES.

The Dedication Of St John Lateran Basiliea.
celebrated to-day is feast cousecnted by the
Catholic Church 10 recall the grandeur q her
sacred edifces "The Tents of the God Of the
Eucharist and 10 thank Him fer the graccs He
gives there each day.
The hturgie period representing tho pilgrimage
Of the Church Throughout the centuries VIII soon
draw 70 a close and the last gospel of Pentecost
viii recount the history Of the Last Day
This IS why the Church AZ this tine bids its
followers raise their eyes toward Heaven 10 con-
slider there the temple that viii replace that built
by man. the eternal temple Of which Christ is the
altar; the elect are its stones; the apostles its
foundation
This heavenly Jerusalem is the object Of the
divine chants Of today's solemnity-
Cardinal Gibbons will arrive in Washington to
day, be entertained by the pupils Of Immaculate
Seminary this evening and remain until tomorrow
afternoon guest Of Rev. Father Joseph C. Mallon.
pastor Of St AIMS Church. TennaIytown.
He viii celebrate low mass in St AIMS Church
at a m. tomorrow and administer Confirmation
10 large number Of children At the close Of
the high mas. 1890 O'Clock
No invitations have been issued for the enter
tainmont this evening in Immaculate Seminary.
musical programme including I've six vocal
and instrumental selections rendered by the
students Of the seminary. viii serve private
introduction Of the pupils 20 His Eminence the
Cardinal.
In the Shrine Of the Sacred Heart Fourteenth
street and Park road. two-xeek mission will open
tomorrow with high mass at II O'Clock. celebrated
by Rev Father EchenrOde assistant pastor of the
church.
The services Of the mission viii be couducted
by eminent preachers Of the Paulst Missionary
Band Of New York City Rev Father Thomas T.
Burke G. S F.. and Rev. Father O'Keefe, c. S. z.
Father Burke. who bears the reputation Of being
one of the most eloquent and gifted pulpit orators
TH~-g- a a-l.
mass to-m0rroE and again al 20 p m
The latter devotors and those Of each evening
during the first week viii be exclusively for women.
but the opening services Of the mission. at Il
O'Clock tomorrow, vii he Tor all men and women
who desire 20 attend.
/ a cordial invitation is extended by the Fathers
Of the church 70 non-Cathocs throughout the city
requesting their attendance az the services Of the
] A brief mission instruction viii be given each
morning next week at the and O'Clock masses.
/ The Fathers Of the church arc now comfortably
located in The handsome new rectOry adjoining
/ the Shrine Of the Sacred Heart.
A large class Of children and several adults are
receiving instruction for Confirmation 70 be admin
istered by the Cardinal, Sunday December s.
St John Berchmans, Confessor of the Society Of
Jesus patron Of the St John Berchmans' Sanctuary
4 Society Of ST. Alcysius' Church. viii be hOnorgd
/ through solemn and impressive services IN St
Aloysius' Church tomorrow.
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/ BY Rev. Father Henry A. Lea-y. S. The deacon
of the mass viii be Rev. Father William ID. Kean.
/ 5. J.. and Mr.. Richard A. OBrien. S. J.. will
I Oficiate slbdeacon.
The sermon viii be by Rev Father John B.
I Keleher, s. j.
| A relic Of the saint will he exposed on a shrine
/ in the church which the faithful little disciples
Of St John Berchmans. the altar-boys Of St
Aloysius Church. have decorated for the celebration
| Of the feast Of their patron saint
All members Of the ST John Berchmans Sane
/ tuary Society viii receive Holy Communion at the
! I O'Clock mass Tomorrow
/ holiday las been granted the students Of
Gnzaga Tor DeXt Thursday afternoon, when foot
/ ball and o. er games viii be played
| Exercises. held in the evening. 10 be attended
/ b. Rev Father Himmel s. J.. and the faculty
I Of the college. viii conclude with a banquet for
/ the altarboys
The speakers on this occasion will be the officers
Of the St John Berchman's Sanctuary Society.
! Forty Hours Alteration viii begin tomorrow in
| 81 stephens Church and in ST. Theresa's Church
/ Anacostia
Solemn high mass viii be celebrated in s..
/ Stephens. at II O'Clock. by Rev. Father T. d.
| Williams; Rev. Father Walker S. Caughy viii be
/ deacon, and Rev Father Edward l. Dewitt s. j.
subdeseon Of the mass
| Rev Father r. c. Sayth win act as master
| Of ceremonies and have charge q the procession
a the Blessed Sacrament at the close of the mass
I MesS prD Pace VIII De celebrated Monday morning
/ az O'Clock and the devotiors viii conclude With
D Mess of Repasition, Tuesday morning at O.
Cardinal Gibhons will confirm large number
/ Of chiicron and adults in st. Stephens Church
/ SUNDAY. November L.
spiritual retreat for those 70 be Confirmed win
/ begin Thursday next. Father Smyth win conduct
/ the retreat and determine on Monday and Wednos-
dag aext the merits of the written examination Of
/ the BOYS and girls Of the Confirmation class
Forty Hours Alteration in St. Theresa's Church.
Anacustia, viii begin with Mass Of Exposition az
| i0-s9 q H. tomorrow. celebrated BY Rev. Father
/ Charles VI. Bart. pastor Of the church
! Procession Of the BLESSED Sacrament formed by
| the children Il thc parish. the altar-b0ys and
priests cf the church. win take place al the close
/ Ct the mass
| Solemn Exposition viii continue ali Sunday Mon