The Washington herald., 1911-09-02

tion of the Benedictine Sisters, and his
parishioners are loyal to 1t. In fact, be-
tween pastor and people Of st. Anthony's
there is a very perfect unity OF thought
and action, which makes the parish like
large and happy family. .a....-
The registration of students at George
town College thus far has exceeded all
expectations, and a notably successful
brated institution. The college. will open
on September 10.
The retreat for the brothers Of the So
ciety of Jesus which has been in prog
ress at the university during the week,
will close to-day.
There is no more striking characteristic
of the Catholics Of the Capital City than
their zeal in practicing the devotion to
the sacred heart OF Jesus. On ''first Fri
days" (Which are dedicated to the sacred
heart). the attendance at mass in all OF
the city churches and the number OF
holy communions received are extremely
edifying, as are also the visits during
the day and attendance at sacred heart
devotions on first Friday" nights.
Father GcSorley. the Paulist. beautifully
votlon IPllows: God has given US
model a HIS whom we all agree; One
who is pMIEt, fawless. without defect.
Every noble''L e is u needle pointing to
Him: every pure soul an image OF His;
every good deed gem that CLEANS and
sparkles in the shining Of His light. He
Is God; He is perfect as God; and still
behind his forehead throbs a human
brain. and a human heart is beating in
His bosom. He can realize each emo
tion OF ours in some feeling of his own;
in the longinss OF His heart echoes
response TO every noble aspiration of
mankind. Yes; il II be possible TO re-
ceive what we looked and hoped for
II it should be, indeed, the plan Of Provi-
dence that One from heaven should come
and lead US Godward, our hearts assure
us that Jesus Christ is He-the Son of
Man, Gods Ideal Of man."
The members Of the League of the
Good Shepherd. Of ST. Patricks Church.
will receive holy communion in q body
at the s o'clock mass tomorrow.
Father Carroll has returned from his
vacation, and next week Father Nc
Guigan. greatly improved in health as
result Of the long rest which Mgr. Rus
sell insisted he should take will return
TO his post. Until his strength is fully
restored Fathe. McGuigan's duties will
be confined entirely TO the care Of St
Patricks Academy.
Rev. John McSamara has been ap-
pointed an additional pastor at 81. Pat
rick's. and assumed his duties during the
week.
The members of the Married Ladies'
sodality. OF ST. Mary's Church. will re-
ceive holy communion tomorrow morn
ing at the 7:3O o'clock mass.
The AIoysius Club baseball team de-
serves the praise OF every Catholic man
in Washington for It's exhibition of
sterling, honest sportsmanship during
this season. The Aloysius boys have
been handicapped by discourging diff
culties. but in the face OF them the |
team made a showing of which II may
well be proud. The mere winning OF the /,
pennant would add nothing to the clean |
record which the club built up during !
the summer months.
Comment was made in these columns !
recently regarding the dissemination Of !
Catholic literature at st. Martins Church. !
In connection with this subject, It is |
learned that there is a parish in Arch |
bishop Ireland's diocese made up almost |
entirely of converts. On one occasion
there were 365 adult converts confirmed |
the same day, and again the number !
totaled almost 200. 1t is said by the |
pastor of the church that he has re-
ceived almost 1,OOO men and women into !
the church during his administration. and |
he attributes his success to his activity |
in distributing books and pamphlets bear |
ing on Catholic faith and practice. He /
buys them by the thousand and dis
them widely. The movement !
which Father Hannah is establishing in |
81; Martins is. therefore, one of vital |
Importance. and will doubtless accomplish
good.
The annual retreat for the clergy OF
the archdiocese will commence at st.
NIary's Seminary on Monday evening.
His eminenCe Cardinal Gibbons and
Bishop Corrigan will assist at the re-
treat. The services will be conducted by
Rev Father Klauder, OF the Redemptorist
House OF Studies at Annapolis. Among
the Washington priests who have ar
ranged to attend the retreat are Rev.
James A. Smyth and Rev. William J.
Carroll, Of St. Patrick's Church; Rev.
Andrew H. Mihm. Of st. Marys; Rev.
Ignatius Fealy. of St. Joseph's; Rev.
Eugene J. Connolly, of the Immaculate
and Rev. Leo Otterbein, of
ST Martins.
Tomorrow will be communion day for
the children Of St. Martins parish. They
will receive at the $50 clock mass.