Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-14
GL.ASGO
St. Anse's Church Redeeorated and Handsomely Refitted, Soieuanly Dedi- cated to the Service of God-Pastor and People Rejoice in Beautiful Chapel Entirely Free From Debt.

Sunday, December sth. was an inn portant date for the Catholics of this pretty village for on this day their beautiful little church of St. Anne sozne7y reGecorated and handsome new sattons of the Blessed Virgin, St Jo- seph, the Sacred Heart and St. Anne, also, new station of the Cross in- stalled
 The ceremonies ot the day opened with solemn high hass at 1o.3O with the Rev. R F. Morissey cele- hrant. Rev. U. Q. Be;ssrose of the Sa- and Rev. John T. McCabe of St Nary's church, Jewett City, sub-dea- con. The music of the mass was sung by the choir of St Thomas church, Voluntown, who gave with pleasing effect Rosewigs Mass in E Flat, under the direction of Miss Eva Gaudette. organist- The soloists were Misses Eva and Alpha Gandette. Ma t5da BoJmcsfer. Adcs Lemofne, also Wifered Marshall At the Offertory, Miss Eva Gaudette rendered in clear and sweet vdice. Rosewfg's Ave Marie.
 Eloquent Sermon.
 Rev. Father Be1le-oSe preached eloQuentIy in both French and Eng fish, congratulating the people of the parish on the spirit of harmony and unity that prevails amongst them and between them and their pastor. thus S-
 Rev. Father Mccabe addressed the Polish people. >congratulating them on the part they had taken in making this day possible
 The pastor of the church, Rev. Father Morrissey addressed his pa rishioners in French and English thanking them most sincerely for their hearty cooperation and generosity which with generous contributions. had made it possible to have in Gfas- go one of the prettiest mission chapeis of the Diocese of Hartford
 At the close of the mass Rev. Fr. Belierose, assisted by Frs. McCabe and Morrissey, performed the ceremony of the blessing of the new statues, also the stations of The Cross. Father Bel lerose spoke briefly of the devotion, the Way of the Cross, and asked the for the safety and success of the boys in the trenches and in the camps; and the First Way of the Cross was of fered with that intention
 Afternoon Service.
 In the afternoon at o'clock solemn vespers was given with the Rev. Jo- seph E. Mccarthy of All Hallows' church, Moosup, assisted by Father Morrissey, the pastor.
 The musical part of the service was beautifully rendered by the following members of St. Mary's choir of Jewett C1Cy, MISS ASDIeVG IneTT1en OrSan1SL, and Misses Jennie Coy1e. Marie Cas- aVant, and Della Mercy.
 Sermons in English and Polish were given by Rev. Fr. McCabe and in French by Father Mccarthy E Father Morrissey speaking in French and English thanked all who had talk Gil any part in the ceremonies of the day which had proved such a great success. Benediction was then given by Father Mccarthy, assisted by Fathers McCabe and Morrissey. The ceremonies were concluded by the singing of the hymn, Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
 Father MorriSsey announced to the large congregations at these services that he rad received letters congratu- lating them on this eventful day from all former pastors of the parish who re1oiced with them. and all expressed regret at being unah% to attend
 St Anne's church was built in 1891 and was dedicated October 18th, of that year. It is now one of the pret- tiest mission chapels in the state. Through the efforts and zeal of ,the pastor, Rev. R. P. Morrissey, the gen. erous cooperation of the parjshioners, and the kindness and liberality of the American Thread Co.,, and other friends, the church is entirely free from debt, a fact of which all are par dnna hlV T7rOlId