Milford chronicle., 1910-07-01
new Church DEDICATED
With SOLEMN SPLENDOR

vices the new St. Johns Roman Cath
Ollie Church in Milford was dedicated
on Sunday, June Goth, by Rt. Rev.
John J. Monaghan, bishop Of the DiO-
cese Of Wilmington. The dedication
service, which began at 1O.45 9. M,
marked the beginning of the notable
event. Bishep Monaghan, accOmpa-
MED by very Rev. John A. Lyons,
vicar.general and pastor Of the Cathed-
raj at Wilmington, aBd attended by
priests clad in vestments, marched
around the church, the bishop sprink-
ling holy water on the ground and at
the entrances to the building. Next
the bishop and his attendants marched
into the church at the main entrance
and proceeded up the centre aisle, chant
ing, after which the bishop occupied
his throne. The dedication sermon was
preached by Father Lyons. A fiRe pro-
gram Of music was given by the choir
Of Holy Cross Church, Dover, OF which
Rev. Thomas =. WRldrOR, pastor Of the
new church here, is also pastor. Miss
Mary HaTtnett Of Dover was Organist.
Bishop Monaghan gave the pontifcal
blessing and led the march on into the
sacristy. Within twelve members OF
Holy Cross Church Choir sang the pro-
cessiOnRls and masses.
The weather conditions were ideal
and the dedication was attended by q
large number Of persons from Milford,
Wilmington, Dover, Frederick, Lin
coin and other places. Father LyOns'
sermon was q notable feature OF the
service. 1t showed careful preparation
and was ably delivered.
Before the close OF the service Bishop
Monaghan congratulated Father Wal
dEOn and the congregation upon having
such q complete and we'll appointed
church he cOmplimented the eontrac-
tor for tine splendid workmanship he
Milford upon having the
church and thanked the people Of Mil
ford for the welcome extended to the
church regardless Of religious belief and
expressed the belief that much good
would result. He assured the people
nOn.CathOlics as well as CathOlics--thst
they would be welcome at all OF the
church services. He complimented
Father Wsldron upon his energy and
Father Waldron, the pastor, made q
lew remarks Of welcome, in which he
thanks to the people Of Mil
ford, who have helped the church and
welcomed it, many Of its friends being
non Catholics and to Bishop Mona
CHAN, Vicar. General Lyons, the priests
of the diocese, the congregations, and
.he young men Of the church who have
bad much to do with the success ofthe
project
Rev. James L. McSweeney OF Hock-
essin was celebrsnt Of the mass Father
Of Washington, deacon sub
deacon, Rev. NJ. J Dougherty. The
attendants were divinity students OF
jeOrgetown University at Washington.
Ihey chanled tine mass.
At the conclusion Of the morning ser
vice Bishop Monaghan, Vicar General
Lyons and the other Out.OftOwn visit
re were guests Of Father Waldron at
Inner at the Central Hotel.
The afternoon service, at Is clock,
ike the dedication service, was largely
Ittended and was very impressive The
preacher was Rev. Father Hsndley,
loted Paulist Father Of Washington,
Who delivered 3 powerful sermon on
The Loaves and Fishes The bene-
Iiction was given at the conclusion Of
his service by Bishop Monaghan.
The church is located on Peabody
Avenue, North Milford, on what was
ormerly known as the McCOlley prop
rty. 1t is is a modest, yet attractive
tructure, Of pleasing architecture and
vas built at cost OF about "a, 600, much
I which has been paid Good offerings
we're received at the services, for which
'ather Waldron feels very grateful.
The building mas a seating capacity
I about 200. 1t is so constructed as to
i've the best results. All the space has
cen utilized to advantage. The interior
Of white, with hard wood trimmings.
tairways, gallery, doors and window
-ames in chestnut finish, harmonize
nth carpet OF rich green background
nd dark red embellishments. The
liar is white, with gold csndelbars and
The altar trimmings are
-hite, with tinsel, presenting pleasing
nd appropriate appearance. Adjoin-
x the church is a vestment room, with
mple appointments.
A service was held at 3. m, being
lnducted by Father WaldrOn. The
atholic population OF Milford and ita
lcinity numbers about 60.
The dedication marks the realization
I a hope for which Father WaldrOn
as long labOred. The jewels for the
liar were presented by q Wilmington
oman, who had them taken nom her
ar.rlngs aud brooch.