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chILOREN's MISSION.


ChIlDREN'S MISSION.
The children's mission came to a
close Friday morning March 10. New
er in the history of the parish have so
many children been seen in the church.
1t was simply overcrowded at every
service. Chairs had to be placed in
the trancepts and even the organ loft
was grooming under an extra weight
of bubbling young humanity. 1t did
the missionaries hearts good to see
that multitude attracted TO church to
hear them explain the truths that
young and old must know. Father
Larkin could not satisfy his eyes gaz-
ing at this wonderful spectacle. He
rewarded the young ones so dear to
him by closing their mission with
solemn high Mass. Father Larkin,
S. NJ, was celebrant, Father Cassagne,
S.M, was deacon and Father Petit
was sub-deacon, r. Richards master
of ceremonies, NJ. RobichauX, censor
bearer, T. Goff and ]. Bevin, acolytes.
Father Alphonsus had charge of the
children's mission and made a great
Impression on the youngsters. His
unique quizzing method awakened in
terest and stamped the lessons strong
ly into the minds of his young hearers.
1t goes without saying that much good
will result from his earnest and holy
work. The parents should be very
thankful to Father Alphonsus for his
untiring efforts in trying to make our
children better Catholics. All were
presented with a little remembrance
of the mission.
WoMENS MISSION.
Sunday afternoon, March 20, the
women's section of the mission was
closed by Father Ignatius. This cere
mony was fitting climax to a series
of wonderful successes. The attend
ance both at the Masses and at the
sermons was most gratifying. Stand
ing room only was to be had at the
evening services. The women re-
sponded generously to all the demands
made Of them, and they have set an
example for the men. Let us hope
that these latter will do their share
nobly and make this mission the
greatest ever held in this parish.
The shorter instructions were given
by Father Alphonsus, who with his
characteristic clearness and distinct
ness explained the Commandments and
the various devotions and practices
of the church. II was a recapitulation
of duties, made in an interesting and
appealing manner that cannot fail to
bring good fruits. Father Ignatius &C
quilted himself in a mastery way of
his part Of the program. Thursday
his sound advice on Home Life" made
a deep impression on his audience.
Mutual love of the parents, obedience
of the children, and Christian as well
as secular education of their off
springs we're given as means to foster
ideal home life. Friday was, as is GUS
tomary with Passionist Fathers, taken
up by serious considerations on the
Passion Of Our Lord, with the main
idea of hope and confidence for our
salvation, on account of the sufferings
OF Our Master and His mercy as ex-
emplified in his forgiving the Good
Thief. Saturday was set aside for
confessions, and these were indeed
numerous. Sunday morning Holy
Communion was distributed to so
many that it seemed as if the whole
congregation partook of this sacra-
ment Religion is not dead when it
can bring men and women to church
In such numbers, and at such hours
as 5 o'clock in the morning. The
closing took place at 3 Sunday after
noon. "The Fulfilling Of the Duties
of Ones State of Life" being the sub
ject OF the closing sermon. This was
followed by the renewal of the Bap- |
tismal Promises, which was a most |
impressive sight. Many, of long
standing negligence of their religious
duties, were brought back and all are
happy and rejoicing, and all thanking
Father Larkin and the missionaries
for the great benefit of the mission.
MEMS MISSION.
Without any delay the mems sec
ton was opened up Sunday March 81,
at 1880 pm. Over five hundred men
men assisted che first night, which
number was nearly doubled Monday
evening. "The Spirit of Rebellion VS..
the Spirit of Submission" was the
theme Of the opening sermon; Tues
day, Mortal or Grievious SIM" Wed.
1esday, Scandal" Father Ignatius is
at home with the men, and
[ il were possible, We might say that 6
lie SURPASSED his work of the week pre- I