Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-07
EACH AN APOSTLE.
By Worthy Life Gan Reclaim Way ward Sheep ts the True Fold, De- ciarss Rev. J. H. Frederick of St. Patrick's Church.

The rector of St. Patrick's and his assistants must have been encouraged , by the wonderful manifestation of the spiritual vitality of the parish At 1 communion time eighty persons can kneel at the sanctuary rail; this rail- ing was filled fully twelve fifteen times, men, women and children thus giving proof of the faith that is in them. the number of men and boys being particularly noticeable, as well as the edifying sight of entire families approaching the altar. Such mum bers at holy communion are common during a mission. but on an ordinary Sunday are unusual, except in 8 parish where faith and practical Cathoiicity are especially strong, and where the suS
 gestion of the Holy Father as to fre- quent communion is being adopted more and more The members of the Young Ladies Sodaiity. received com munion In a body and were given precedence Rev. Father Broderiek, who said this early mass as usual had the assistance of Rev. William F. Cav anaugh at communion time A large number received the sacrament in am ticipation of the forty hours devotion which began at the high mass at 103 30
 The rector read the gospel for the Sunday, John K. -11-1s. preaching on the Good Shepherd, especially Christs promise, Other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring and they shall hear My voice,
 
 Shepherd"
 The preacher made the point that in this age of unbellef it is the duty of each person who by Gods grace has beer born in the true fold to be in his small way as much of an apostle o8 tho Good Shepherd as were those directly commissioned by the Saviour. This can be so. not so much by precept as by exanIpie- A life worthily lived. in ss seISpiifisation, of what members of the trle fold are taught. furnishes q .unYinciDg proof Of the graces and biessislss enjoyed by those who look te the Divine shepherd for guidance ard care.
 At the same time unmeasured scan 'aal results from bad lives on the part CT those who profess what they never cEa.cs1cs; who. calling themselves Christians, offend by remaining away from mass and the. sacraments, by dis honesty, profanity, intenperance, vice in any sufse Such were rebuked for their unworthy lives and admonished to repentance and reform.
 Because of the opening of the devo- ton Of the forty hours which com a1euc1ates the period during which the body of the Saviour remained in rhe tomb, the sanctuary was adorned with choice fan, cocoa and sword palms decorative crotons, lilies and daintiiy Towering spirea and genesta ranEed with customary good taste by the Sisters of Mercy from the parish ceavent. At the solemn high mass celebrated by Rev. Tia onas A. Grum- biz. with Rev. Father Broderick dea- con and Rev Father Cavsnaugh sub Geaenn. there was special music under direction of the organ.at and choir na eatar. F. L. Fayral1. At the offertory Abt's Ave Maria was sung in round. fIi1 soprano by Miss Helen Murpaay. c Ealufar!s As given by Miss Shea showed des@ religious feeling.
 The devotion continues through to- day, with masses at $40. I and s a clock, and closes Tuesday. when sarvIses are at the same hours. As usual. tha procession of ths blessed seeFafasnt in which the children par tieipatsd was ia .feature of marked soiefnnfty.