The Washington herald., 1908-07-11

founder and superior and called themselves Brothers
Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel. or simply Car
msliteE
The Holy See authorized them TO celebrate an
annual feast. TO solemuize the dedication Of the
first ontory built on Mount Carmel and 20 recog-
nize the graces which the Blessed Virgin had poured
forth from there abundantly
This solemnity was fixed for the 18th OF July in
memory Of a signal favor shown their order on
that day.
Mary appeared to Simon Stock general Of the
Carmelites. accompanied b. multitude Of heavenly
sririts. and holding N her hand a sczpular
little brown wooleu habit
She told him that she would he favorable 10 all
who associated themselves with tho Congregation OF
Carmel by wearing t.s holy habit: that she would
con- Ter them her children. protect them in dangers
and -ssist them In the hour Of death 20 escape
eternal punishment
Fifty years J er the Blessed Virgin appeared 10
Pope John NNII. and promised ecial assistance
on tts Saturday foI ilg their death TO the mem
bers IT he Confrater ~ of tie Scapular condemned
20 p-yatory. provided that during their life they
carefully wore the scapulsr even 10 their death ;
recited each dav the little Office Of the Blessed
Virgin. and abstaned from the use Of meat every
Wednesday and Friday Of the year.
The bull In which John XXI accorded these
favurs beans the name Of bbatine. or Of Saturday
and fom this the promise OF Alary 70 her faithful
servants. Of consolation the Saturday after their
death. Is called sabbati-e IDdulgenco.
The congregation Of ST. Theresa's
Church. AnAcosaa. has planned enjoyable trips to
River View fOr wednesday. July 2
Extensive preparations have already been made By
various committees. novel games and contests have
been arranged for boys and girls and morning
afternoon, and evening steamers have been engaged
to meet the requirements Of family parties and
adults
st. Augustine's Sunday school was the
scene Of pleasant entertainment We aesday even
ing last. furnished 20 the teachers Of the school
through the thOughtfuiness tnd generosity Of the
/ pastor Of the church
Refreshmerts were served at the conclusion Of an
ENJOYABLE musical programme
Rev. Father Paul Griffith and HIS three assistants.
Hev. Fathers Alonzo ]. Olds. J. J. O'Connor, and
Nicholas Jaseli. were present at the ente .ainment
Rev Father Joseph Flottemesch. as
sstant to Rev. FRthI De WuR. pastor Of St
Vincent's Church. Baltimore, died this week. after
brief illness. OF typhoid and pertonitis
His funeral took place Thursday from the church.
/ to which he assigned Immediately after his
| ordination. last January.
| The solemn mass Of requiem intOned By Rev.
Father u. A. COnlOn. assistant at St Johns
Church. Frederick. a classmAte Of the deceased
priest.
Rev Father ]. E. Meioy. Of St. Pauls Church.
Baltimore, and Rev Father ]. L. Weidenhahm, Of
St Je-ome's Church that city. were the deacons OF
| the mass.
The eulosy. by Rev Father NJ. F. Foley, pastor
Of ST. Pauls Church. Baltimore. bore evidence to
the noble qualities Of the deceased and voiced IN
tender words the love entertaned for the young
priest by sorrowing relatives and friends in attend
ance at the mass
/ The death Of this young clergyman occasions pro
found sorrow TO many persons in his native towr
and to the younger priests Of the diocese. who
cherished high regard for their fellow-seminarian
and co-wOrkcr in the holy ministry.
! Father Flottemesch but twenty-five years Of
age, and was ordained priest last December
| He was appointed assistant at ST Vincent's the
following month.
The pastor Of that church. Rev. Father De Wulf
sailed last Saturday FOR Europe with no knowledge
Of the fatal illness that had to the brilliant
/ young assistant.
| Another announcement from Baltimore.
giving soTow to many persons in this and other
cities is that which tells Of the serious illness OF
Bishop Curtis the venerable vicar general of the
| archdiocese. who anointcd for death yesterday.
/ The fatal malady. cancer. Is daily enfeebng the
strength Ct the distinguished patient and physicians
hold cut no hope for the recovery Of his health
! Many prayers. therefore are being daily uttered
/ in behalf Of the estimable prelate. with the hopc
/ that his last hours may be peaceful and happy
/
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