The herald., 1916-09-21
NEW ORLEANS, SEPT. 81, 1916.
HOLY NAME OF MARY.

Holy Name of Mary Patronal Feast.
Last Sunday the Patronal Feast Of
the Parish of the Holy Name OF Mary,
was celebrated in a pious and devoted
manner. The day began by large
number of communions at the two
early masses. in fact it was one of the
largest communions of the year.
The solemn celebration tookplace at
the 10 o'clock mass. A procession OF
all the societies of the parish marched
from the rectory of the church. In
line were the Knights of Columbus,
Hiberians. Catholic Knights Of Ameri-
ca, II ". G. C.'s Ladies from the AL
tar Society, Sacred Heart League,
Children Of Mary seniors and juniors,
Holy Angels and st Joseph's boys.
The officers of the solemn high mass
were Very Rev. T. J. Larkin. S. NJ
celebrant; Rev. P. Gum, s. NJ, dea-
con; Rev. J. A. Petit, s NJ, sub-dea-
con; Rev. ]. P. Cassagne, s. NJ, mas
ter Of ceremonies, Tom Golf, assistant
master of ceremonies; Maurice Robi-
chaux censor bearer; Ned Whitmore
and Leonce Andri acolytes: Father
Cassagne was both marshall of the
procession and master of ceremonies.
The sermon was preached by Rev. p.
Quinn, S. M. II was a quiet impas-
stoned, but pleasing and inspiring ex-
pose of the meaning and virtue of the
name of Mary. Father Quinn showed
that there Is truly much in a name;
that names recall to our minds char
acters who inspire US with different
sentiments. Of hatred or love, accord
ing to the life led by the person bear.
ing the name recalled. He went to
show that the name of Mary was SUI
preme In its sphere, in inspiring men
with every sentiment that is noble |
and eleyating. Byron and other poets
were quoted to prove his point and so
convincing and persuasive was the |
AuAOS CtOHuChSC VI tuC opcchcT ludI ~
made a deep impression on the audi.
ence. Young and old listened with |
pious attention, and numerous were
the favorable comments by all who
were fortunate enough to hear the
young orator. After mass, solemn
benediction was given by Very. Rev.
Father Larkin, 8. NJ, and the hymn
Holy God" sung by the whole con.
gregation. closed notable celebration
of the parish.
The choir did unusually good, be-
ing especially strong and powerful,
still musical and pleasing. An
20 Salutarius" at the offertory was
well rendered
Meetings.
st. Vincent de Paul Conference met
as usual Monday and despatched it's
work with its customary good spirit |
and cheerfulness. A meeting was I'M
usually large and enthusiastic.
The Ladies' Conference also held its |
meeting on Monday.
Holy Name Society.
The projects met Monday, evening
to prepare for Thursdays meeting
which is the regular meeting evening
of the society.
All members of this organization are
requested to be present at this meet.
ing, for visiting committee from the
state board. will be on hand to en-
courage and help the society. Presi.
dent Thoman will be present. and his
words of encouragement will be most
welcomed.
1t is hoped that the men will show
their interest In their own personal
spiritual welfare, as we'll as that of
the society by coming in large num-
bers. This visiting committee ia n
new departure in this district, but II is
good move and one that should stir
up the men Of each Holy Name So.
ciety.
Visitors.
Rev. Phil. Dairgneau s. NJ, of Jer.
ferson College, said mass at ST.
Mary's Italian Church, and then was
at the Holy Name Rectory for the
Luncheon that was given by Very Rev.
Father Larkin in honor of the Patronal
Feast Of the Parish. ID
At this luncheon besides Fathers
)aigneu and Quinn, were Very Rev.
'ather ]. Jeanmard, chancellor of the
iocese of New Orleans. Very Rev..
'ather Weldon. of st. Joseph's; Very
'ev. Father Nugent,of st. Stephens; t
cry Rev. Father Stenmans, of st. s.
'seph's, Gretna. and Rev. p. wyn- @
'ven. Of the Morning Star. c.
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