Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-27
st. Patriek's Church.

The customary elaborate ceremoni-
MS marked the celebration of the feast
of the Nativity at st. Patrick's church,
where the days services began with a
high mass aat $50 o'clock. sung by Rev.
]. H. Frederick. At 7.30 there was a
low mass, read by Rev. Peter ].
Cuny. The Children's mass at nine
was read by Rev. Myles p. Calvin. A
varied and well rendered musical pro-
gramme was given by the junior choir,
directed by Miss Ruth Jordan, organ
ist. Especially pleasing was the vioG
line solo, Kreisler's Andantino. played
by Miss Clementine Jordan and the So
prano solo, Christmas Song, by Miss
Mary Ansel. The fifty members of the
choir sang with harmony and spirit
In the solemn high mass at 1890
o'clock, Rev. AIyles P. Calvin was cele-
brant, Rev. John II. Broderick deacon,
and Rev. Peter J. Cuny sub deacon.
The sermon was preached by the rec
tor, Rev. Father Frederick, who read
the gospel for the last mass on Christ
mas day, John l. IA, choosing as his
text. And the word was made flesh and
Dwelt Among Us" In summarizing the
lessons to be drawn from the won
derful event of Christ's birth at Beth
leheb the preacher made reference to
the joyous song of the heavenly host
Peace on Earth" and the fact that the
Infant Saviour came to bring man a
threc-fOld peace; with God. with him
SELL ana WITH his nel8npOr.
Regarding the third point the
preacher declared II is a sad condition
prevailing in so large a part of the
civilized world today. when men call
ing themselves Christians have forgot
ten that principle of fraternal charity
which Christ came to teach and are
| involved in the horrors of war. He
beSOucht his hearers before leaving the
church. to pray earnestly to God that
He may bring about change in mems
hearts. so that when the terrible strife
is ended it may mean the ending of
war for all time.
Following the last mass there was
| Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
given by Rev. Father Calvin.
! The church decorations were palms
| ferns anr crotons, with rich scarlet
! Doinsettias on the main altar. and
| stately palms with potted white bios
! SONS massed at the base of the sanctu-
| airy arch. As is customary at Christ
| mas time. Il representation of the
| manager is placed in front of the Bless
| ed Virgins altar. surmounted by a bril-
| liartly Illuminated star. The offerings
| received at the crib are devoted to the
poor.
y new mass, Biedermann's was giver
! by the choir, under direction of Or.
| ganist Frank l. Farrell, with a num-
| Der of pleasing solos.
| The work of the chorus was strons
and even and of good volume. At the
offeTtOry the antiquity. majecty, dig.
nifty and unity of the ancient Church
| were recalled in the singing of the ole
| hymn. Adeste FideleS. with the same
| inspiring sweep and ferver which ba:
| marked its singing in cloister and
| cathedral each Christmas for centuries
At the $50 mass the choir sang well
! giving Millard'S mass.
| Tho soloists at the solemn high mas:
! were Mrs. F. L. Farrell, Miss McNahor
| and John Sullivan.
| Bakers string orchestra assisted thu
| organ, adding appreciably to the fine
| effect of the musical portion Of the
| 1920 service.