The herald., 1916-04-06
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MISSION.


given by the Passionist Fathers IA
tbcrs Charles and Ignatius, was au'
spiciously opened last Sunday. The
church was filled to overlooking Tor
the imposing ceremony OF the solemn
and official entrance Of the mission
aries in the parish. The Children of
Mary. senior and junior branches,
we're the first to appear on the scene,
followed by the school children. all in
festive attire. Father Larkin, as pas
tor. carried the great mission cross,
followed by the organizations of men
of the parish, Knights of Columbus
Catholic Knights of America, Hi5er'
mans. Holy Name and II. y. G. C., al
tar bows and celebrant Chief Rey-
nolds very graciously sent a platoon
of officers to keep the crowds in line
and to add to the solemnity of the
procession. After the singing of the
hymn the cross was placed on the
platform in full view of the congrega-
ton and the mission was formally
opened by Father Charles. 1t was a
dramatic moment and all present felt
the Importance of the movement that
was being at that moment ushered in.
Father Charles is new to the con
gregation but it did not take him long
to make his hearers feel that he was
their friend and father: that he was
i'm their midst to do them good and
in appearance, free, easy and grace
full in his delivery and fluent in his
language. he Immediately captivated
his audience and held them under his
magnetic sway until the last word of
his mastery opening sermon. He
made IL very clear that it was the
will of God that all should make the
mission, and that it was also the great
need of their souls.
In the evening, as the last strains
of the music had died out, the power
full frame of Father Ignatius appeared
on the platform and the people knew
they had treat of the old kind COM
ing to them, and they we're not disap-
pointed, for Father Ignatius is every
bit as good as last year. if not better.
The people were glad to see him. No
sooner had he announced his text.
Success VS.. Failure" than he
launched out into a theme both deep
and intensely practical. The answer
To the question, Am better man or
woman than I was last year? If not.
why not?" was pertinent and forced
each one to be his or her own Judge.
which method is always productive of
good sincere sentiments. Monday
night Father Charles preached on the
causes of sin. The great sincerity and
oarnestness Of the preacher made a
deep impression on his audience.
Many and encouraging were the COM
ments passed. and also numerous
were the good resolutions taken.
Death, that old but ever interesting
and awe-inspiring theme. was han
dled with great dramatic effect by the
powerful Father Ignatius. No person
is better equipped for such a subject
and the audience knew this when they
left the church, for the people depart.
ed serious and pensive.
The children's mission has been as
great success as the women's. The
church was absolutely and entirely
hlled. The missionaries took turns
In explaining to the young ones the
essentials of their religion. These
talks, interspersed with numerous an
ecdotes. made a deep impression on |
the children and they listened most
attentively. How beautiful it is 70 |
see the church filed How inspiring
10 hear their youthful voices raised
nigh in the praises of their Creator,
Inc Well-trained parochial choir was
ID 10 It's usual high standard and con.
routed in a very large manner in
naking the services impressive. So
ar the mission has been a great sic.
ess in every way. and everybody {
GEMS happy and seems to enthuse as ;
progresses. II
The usual classes for confirmatio, {
no converts are given by the able S
amer Cassagne. Anybody desiring F
pecial instruction will receive it IN \
lat class Tuesday at $50. L
Next Sunday afternoon the mission
# the women will come to a close E
an impressive manner, special 10 b,
e Passionist Fathers. Id,
Father Ignatius will preach. in. 10
ired by the text, BE faithful TO theI
q and | will give Won tbo o. Il