Evening star., 1915-11-25
CATHOLIC.

Special prayers for those placed in
positions Of authority were features Of
the Thanksgiving services today in
nearly all of the Catholic churches Of
the District. Sermons delivered by
the various pastors enumerated and
emphasized reasons for thankfulness
in the hearts Of the congregations and
in several of the sanctuaries heartfelt
prayers for world peace were added
as an appropritee accompaniment to
the gratitude expressed to God for
blessings bestowed on the suppliants
during the past year. .
Church of Nativity.
At the Church of the Nativity. Bright
wood. holy communion was a feature
of the mass at 9 o'clock. Following
mass the benediction OF the most
blessed sacrament was given and pray
ers for the authorities and for world
peace we're recited. The ceiebrant of the
mass was the pastor. Rev. Frank y.
Bischon, and special program Of
appropriate music was given at these
services under the direction of Miss
Mary Lynch, the organiat of the
church ...
st. Peters.
At ST Peters Church, I'd and G streets
southeast, Rev. James NJ. OBrien, pas
tor, passes were said both at $50 and
at o'clock this morning, the later
service being followed by prayers for
those set in positions of authority.
Sacred Heart.
At the Church of the Sacred Heart,
l4th street and Park road north
west, three masses were celebrated this
morning, at $50. I and 10 O'clock
The last service was featured by spe-
ciat music and a sermon by the pastor.
itev.. +. &. Gavan. on THE Duty OF
Ir.inkss ivtns.
Monastery.
; No special Thanksgiving services
were scheduled at the Franciscan Mon
ast.Iy, BrookianI.
Immaculate Conception.
At immaculate Conception Church,
/ Sth and streets northwest, Rev. NJ. J.
Riordan, the pastor, celebrated high mass
at O'Clock and in his sermon enumer-
ated reasons for thankfulness to God.
f. The boys choir of the church. under
! the direction of Harry Wheaton How
ard, gave music appropriate to the oc-
casiop.
! At the Church of the Holy Com
! forter, 18th and East Capitol streets,
/ special prayers of thanksgiving and
prayers for those in authority were fea-
lures of the two low masses today.
| Tonight at o'clock the pastor. Rev.
| Clarence T.. Wheeler. announces the
| holy hour of alteration. at which pray
| ers for peace will be recited
| Al, st. Aloysius Church. North Capitol
and streets. special high mass of
thanksgiving was sung at o'clock,
| with special prayers for the govern
| ment and all persons in authority
that they might receive light and
guidance in the performance of their
| official duties. The sermon of the day
was on the theme of the duty and prac-
tice of the virtue of gratitude.
| AT St. Matthew'S Church, Rhode Is
land avenue near Connecticut avenue
northwest. Rt. Rev Thomas S. Lee, the
pastor, celebrated a solemn high mass
at 8 o'clock. He was assisted by Rev.
| Edwin l.. Buckley. as deacon; Rev.
Rev. John NJ. Cooper. subdeacon. and Rev.
IP l.. Mills, master OF ceremonies
Prayers for the authorities Of the coun-
try were said following the Z o'clock
mass. Under supervision of Nation
Boyce. director of the choir, the follow
ing musical numbers were features OF
the services: Proper OF the Mass .
Gregorian chant: 'Ordinary of the
Mass" Ebners DE Spiritu Sancto'' and