The Washington herald., 1907-12-14
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES.

Tomorrow VIII be mid-AGvent or Gaudete sun
day. when all ceremonies in the Catholic Church
symbolic joy at the coming Of the Divine Redeem
er. The altar may be adorned with flowers.
Ross-colCred yestments fused only on two other
occasions. the Feast Of the Holy Inncceuls, when
it falls Sunday. and ON Laetare, the fourth
Sunday Of Lent can be worn Tomorrow al the
celebration Of solemn high mass.
Violet. the pentential color q Advent is used
at low masses and all other services on Gaudete
Sunday
Solemn high mass win be celebrated in St. Mat
thew's. St Stephens, and St Pauls Church al
II O'Clock.
It vin be Communion sunday in St. Matthew $
Tor the Aposteship q Prayer; In 81. Stephens for
the Senior Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and in St Theresl's Church. Ansccstia for the
Children II Mary.
His cxcerlency. the Most Rev Diomede Falconio,
viii formally open the Exhibition q the Work for
Poor Churches in the Convent q Perpetual Adora-
tion and Fourteenth streets tomorrow afternoon
at 80 O'Clock.
| The annual meeting 10 be held in the CHAPEL
/ cf the convent Immediately after the opening az
which the Apostolic Delegate VIII also preside viii
conclude with Benediction q The Blessed sac7a-
ment.
The exhibition. continuing December Is. and open
to the public that day includes fcrty-hve sets Of
Yostmtuts some mission outfits, two copes and
benedicion wells and quantities Of altar linen fer
distribution among poor churches
Noticeable al each exhibition q the work in this
convent Is the collection Il yestments and linens
made b. the members Of the 81. Pauls Junior
Sodality Of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
These young girls. ranging from the age Of twelve
10 eighteen years hold their meeting in the convent
on sunday Afternoons and gather again OF Wednes
DAYS 70 work for the poor churches.
The gunDuuf fhay af-arfarlish a.
their work well deserves the prominence given it
az each exhibition.
In ST. Aoysius' Church. Rev. Father James
Noonan, 5 j.. viii preach az the high mass. II
O'Clock tomorrow. and Rev. Father John r. Pittar
s. j.. at vespers 80 p. m
Rev. Father William T. Carroll viii preach at
The high mass IN st. Patrick's Church and Rev
Father Thomas Z. Michigan AT 30 p. m
Rev DR.. William H. Ketcham xiii preach in
81 Paul's Church at the solemn high mass. n
a. H.
Rev. Father J. A. Howard. Of Sioux City Iowa.
viii preach tomorrow at the 10 O'Clock mass in the
Church Of the Nativity. Brightwood
Midnight mass win be celebrated Christmas in
the Nativity car viii De in waiting after the
service for those from Washington who attend
the mass.
Confessions Of the children Of the parish will be
heard on Saturday. December q
The League q the Sacred Heart win receive Holy
Communion at the O'Clock mass tomorrow
In St Psul's Church solemn reception Of new
members into the SodaIity Of the Blessed Vir,in
Mary was witnessed BY large congregation on
"Wednesday evening last
The high altar was tastefuily adorned for the
impressive service and an excellent musical pro
sramme was well rendered by the choir
Rev. Father W. ID. Noon. o. p Of the Donini-
can House Of Studies preached the sermon.
Rev. Father Arthur L. McNIahon. O. p lecturer
on Scripture and moral theology. and subprior Of
the Dominican House Of Studies Brookland has
been appointed vicar general Of the Congregation
OF San Francisco, BY the master general q the
order.
Father Mcmahon left foT California last Saturday
His departure occasions much regret in Catholic
circles Of the District, although his appointment
as a recognition Of merit and ability was very
gratifying to large number Of friends
Embcr DAYS. following the third Sunday Of Al
vent. the fast decroed by the Catholic Church al
the beginning Of the winter season wiz be observed
reIt Wednesday. Friday. and Saturday
To modification the church joins prayer TO cali
down the dew Of heaven the fruits Of the earth
and particularly 70 ask Gods blessing on all priests
This last injunction-an invocation for an the
apostolic eraces on Gods holy miaistry-should
never pass UNDECIDED.
81. PALS Sunday School Magazine for December
replee with features q interest TO al readers
CIV many A0no1 aOluuulS SUNDAY SCHOOL happen
ngs, heralds in an attractive manner an entertain
ment to be held in January fer the benefit Il ST
Paul's Sunday school
This entertainment Of "mirth. music. and song
promises to eclipse those Of former years and Win
include many delightful and unique attractions.
The Church and Modern Thought was the
theme Ct an address by Rev Father Henry A
Leary. s. J., before the Potomac Council Of the
Knights Of Columbus. in Columbian Hall. on Mon
day evening last.
Those who braved the inclement weather 70 attend
the meeting were than repaid on hearing this
interesting theme discoursod by 50 capable speaker
High mass. celebrated next wednesday at
O'Clock in St Mary's Church IN honor Of the Feast
Of the Expectation Of the Blessed Virgin Mary viii
be followed by Benediction Of the Blessed sacra-
ment
The Feast q ST. Thomas the Apostle Will he
commemorated in like manner at O'Clock satur-
day morning December 1
The fathers Of St 5oseph's Church will be AZ.
sisted Christmas week By Rev Father Charles q |
Berkeley professor Of English literature St Charles
College Ellicott City.
\ Christ Child Club for Italian boys recently |
organized by Rev. Father Ignatirls Fealy. Of ST |
Josephs- and Rev. DR. John NJ Cooper. Of ST |
Matthews Church has FOR its purpose the spiritual
and mental cultivation Of Italian youths; their adj
Vancenent In mechanical pursuits. furnishes nuer-
Gus rec-eafive features, meets all requirements and
affords every facility that can commend it as
philanthropic organization.
The club opened with a membership Of for4x
italian boys fron ali sections Of the city are We.