The Washington herald., 1909-02-13

IRGAKI u, 1919.
Catholic Church Notes
While the holy season Of Lent begins
with Ash Wednesday, which this year
falls on February "a and continues until
Holy Saturday inclusive. yet last Sunday
observed by the Catholic Church as Sep
fuagesima Sunday. marked the opening OF
the Eastertfde. the time during which are
ccmmemorated the mysteries Of the pas
sion. death, resurrection, and ascension
Of Christ.
The exact Specification OF the word Sep
tuagesiIna, seventy, indicates an interval
OF seventy days from the Sunday which
bears this name 20 Easter Although
there are in reality but sixty-three days
the Catholic Church has adopted this ex-
preston. taking. according to the Scrip
lures. the number outlined for the actual
number.
Tomorrow. the second Sunday OF the
snte-Lenten period, or the preparatory
observance Of Eastertide. is called Sex
ageslma Sunday, beginning the sixty-day
fast; the following, QUinquagesims Sun
day, as beginning the ffty-day fast
AS in the real Lenten season. divine
service in the Catholic Church during this
period is rendered in violet or purple vest
ments, and everything denOting jOv and
gladness, such as the Gloria Alleluia, and
TIE Deum. are omitted. The Septuagesima
period is time Of half pensnce and
prayer.
Very Rev. A. P. Doyle. c. s. P, VIII
address the Holy Name Society OF St
Martins Church al O'Clock tomorrow
evening. This society was organized 81
the conclusion of the mission given re-
Gently in St Martins Church By the
priests from the Apostolic Mission House
A junior branch q the Holy Name So
ciety VIII be organized by Rev. Father
Hannah at 3 O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
Father Doyle viii address the Knights
OF Columbus in Columbian Hall. Friday
evening. February 1s. The subject Of his
talk viii be The White Shepherd OF
ChriStend0m--
Sermons viii be preached at the high
mass tomorrow by Rev Father Charles
". Lyons, S J.. in ST. Aloysius' Church;
Rev. Father J. A. Smyth, in St. Pat
rick's: Rev. Father z. L. Buckley, in ST.
Matthews. and Rev. Father Ignatius
Fesly, in 81. Joseph's-
Father Fealy will iuaugurate to-day a
course Of instruction in Christian doc
trine for the children OF St Joseph's par
ish. to be given every Saturday morning
at O'Clock until the first week in May
when the little ones viii receive their
first Holy Communion on the celebration
OF the patronal feast-the Patronage Of
St Joseph.
Notwithstanding the statement made by
the new rector Of St AIoysius' Church 70
the effect that che has not had the time
TO make the friendship nor earn the graft
tude OF bis people, the banquet rendered
him BY the Aloysius Club last Wednesday
evidenced the fact that Father Lyons has
already won the esteem and affection Of
his parishioDess and the regard Of the
Catholic laity Of Washington.
Father Lyons IS not a stranger 70 the
people Of the District Several years OF
his life were spent at Georgetown Uni
versity. for tine as cholastic. ard later
as project OF discipline. The past six
years have been devoted by him 20 teach
ing philosophy at Woodstock COLLEGE. at
St. Francis Xavier College. New York,
and at the Jesuit College in Boston. The
new rector will he a forcibIe factor in
educational circles and in the clerical
ranks Of Washington.
Representative W. BOurke Cochran, a
personal friend Of Father Lyons. voiced
the wish Of many persons when he said.
1T is hoped that the discipline OF his
order viii keep hm here Tor many years
20 come"
Special services to be held next Monday
by the Army and Navy Union Of the
United States in memory Of those VINO
died by the sinking Of the battle ship
Maine viii commence with solemn high
mass of requiem IN 81. Patrick's Church
at 70 o'clock
Rev. Father Michigan viii sing the
mass: Rev. Father Carroll viii be the
deacon: Rev Father Smyth. subdeacon Of
the mass Charles Fischer viii act as
master Of oerenenies.
The address viii be delivered by Rev.
DR.. Russell
Great anxiety has been entertained be-
cause OF the serious condition OF Rev.
Father Lawrence J. Finnerty, o. P. who
was taken suddenly III Monday evening
last He was removed Wednesday from
ST. DOminic's Priory 10 Providence Hos
pital. whore he has since been attended
by several physicians. ENCOURAGING &C
counts given by the doctors yesterday
indicate an Improvement in the young
clergyman'S condition.
Tomorrow viii be Communion Day for
the Holy Name Society Of St Dominie-s
parish. II is safe to conclude that every
man Of that organization viii oTer his
communion for the welfare Of the young
spiritual director whose Untiring zeal has
been rewarded by the wonderful growth
Of that society. Father Finnerty came
70 St. Dominic's Church from the Domini-
can House Of Studies in August. 1877.
At that time the Holy Name Society num-
bered less than zoe men. The membership
numbers now nearly 500 men.
Not content with the marvellous growth 4
Of that society. Father Finnerty has re-
Gently organized q branch Of the third
order Of st. Dominic.
Earnest wishes and many prayers are
being voiced for his recovery BY the
members OF these organizations and by
numerous friends throughout the city.
Right Rev. Owen 3. Corrigan. aux /
Hilary bishop OF the Archdiocese Of Balti- I
more. viii sOlemnly bless the new build I
ing of the Immaculate Conception School I
for BOYS. Monday evening next This will 4
be the first ceremony in this city honored /
by Bishop COrrigan's presence since his
CONSERVATION as Bishop Of Monarca- /
Rev. NJ. J. Riordan, OF Pikesviile. Mr..
viii deliver the address.
Each evening during the week the new 4
building viii be the scene OF pleasant 4
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