The Washington herald., 1907-08-10
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES.

Next Thursday. August Is. the church win cele-
brste one 4 the most beautiful teasts Of the year.
the Assumption o. the Blessed Virgin.
death without slferiEg. a tomb without CIT
rup-i1u the anticipated resurrection u glorious
body-this is the triple mystery s1lemUized under
the name of the Assumption 81 the Blessed Virgin
The iutroit OF that day gives the key 10 the
churcas feeling. Lei - al reJ1ica IN the LHd
while we celebrate this festival IN honor n the
Blessed Virgin Marx. Err whose ASSUMPTION she an
gels rejoice and praise TIE son q God.
Tbe Gcd Who from an sgTa had exempted frfdn
the carrp tion q Adsl1's siu her who Uas % be
His mother. vogld not saiTer the pure bod5 from
which tie b5dy n the saviour was formed 20 see
corruption ia death. She vas takcn Up into Heaven
b De- crowned she queen q angels and % oe man
lgyoca;e and help in his srugsle . reach the eter
nal goal
TIE DAY IS Observed as a holy day OF obligation.
Wciaesday August Is. tas yigil Of the feast. IS
day % fast and abstinence
Low masses viii be celelrated o. the feast Of the
Assumption III 81. Aloys.us' and St. Matthews
churches at 8. Z. g. 70. and O'Clock. Low masses
IN S. Pau5c1s a. G. 2 8. g. and % O'Clock; tn
ST. Paurs Church az c. z. ?, AID 70. Benedjcti9n
% the Blessed Sacrament Ia each church after The
las. mass
In 81 stsuhen's Church Low masses az 6, :. and
O'Clock Benedictioa q the BLESSED Sacrament FOL
/ lowing the last mass.
Il ST. Msrys Church low mass al 7, high mass
and demolition a. O'Clock
/ Low masses IL St Joscuh's Church at s. .. and .
O'Clock. and ia the Shrine q the Sacred Heart az
Z and 3 a. IL.
| in St Auristiae's Church low masses At G, Z. g.
To- ard II 5'c.5cI ard u the Church Of the Holy
Comforter low masses viI b. said az O. !. 8 and y
O'CLOCK Benaiction ~ the close Of The last mass
/ Extensive arrangements have been made by local
Nd -fffT q
city tomorrow afternoon and evcning Of the dele
gates and others attending the annual convention Of
the Knights Of Columbus. held this week az James
! town. Va.
! Mr. P. J. Haltiran. deputy fer the District Of Co
mnha extended cordial greetings yesterday inviting
all those attending the annual gathering 70 spend
Sunday here as guests Of the District division o; the
! order.
/ The STAY 81 James.oxu has been attended With
( every feature that could make sas convention &
/ qualification and q success
Thoss o. tie local council who left here Sunday
I had the privilege 4 attending mass aboard the
steamer Newport News. The unusual Surroundings
I added greatly 70 the solemnty and impTessivene-s
Of the service The celebTslt q the mass "ss Rev
/ Father Healy, pastor Of the Church OF the IN
maCulate Conception, Macon. Mo-
District Council Of the knights Of Col,upbus have
planned an excursion 10 Marshall Hall for Monday
next. August z the proceeds Of which viii be de-
voted 70 the establishment of fund Tor the Widows
and orphans Of deceased membera
This most verify object must appeal 20 the Cath
/ ocs Of the District Who are noted for their gen
erusty on such occasions, ana te ai'nocleenent OF
/ Mondays plan assures liberal patronage
/ HAPPILY tho day selected viii find many delegates
and their friends visiting IN Washington who viii
lend their sslUport 10 the undertaking through the
enjoyment Of morning afternoon and evening sails
TO Marshall Hall, and large attendance Is expected
Rev. Father A. P. Doyle, Of the Apostolic Mis-
sion House. in company with Mgr. Faloonio, the
papal delegate, left Monday Tor jamestown,
Va 70 attend the cOnclaye q TIE knights OF 20
iumbus and also 10 oficiSte as chairman Of the
convention q the alumni Of the Christian Brothers
held there on August and 9, association Of
/ which Justice William H. De Lacey. OF this city
is the PRESIDENT and Father DOYLE financial secre
tary. Father Doyle win sail from Norfolk for Nev
York on Monday next
Two students Of Gonzaea CoIlege-Iames Joseph
Becker and Aloysius Robert Naok-left on Thurs
day for Woodstock 10 enter the noTitlata there al
members Of the Society Of Jesus
The selection By these two young men Of a re
ligious vocation adds 20 the proud distinction lont
and Justly claimed By Gonzaga coltee-thas Of
giving 20 the priesthood more members than has any
other educational institution in this section Of Tbs
/ country.
Those who have watched tho careers Of Ties,
young men feel assured Of their eminent Illness foi
the exalted life upou which they are entering anC
| earnest wishes innrmernhle accompany them from
| friends and relatives here.
Alovsius Robert Mack, although but fifteen year,
of aye has achieved marked success IN his college
career All who heard his brilliant dissertation on
| the evening Of June IS. when in debate he capabL
Convinced his listeners that Mars is not inhab
tied - predicted for him bright future.
James J. Becker won unstinted praise on the pre-
vious evening fer his excellent representation Of
Pope Gregory VII. in a drama entitled The Pop,
| and the Emperor.
Catholics on the crest Of Capitol Hi are making