The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-04-20
REV. McGUIGAN In
STALLED
AS PASTOR OF ST. JOHNS CHURCH
REV. MALLON PRESENTED CHECK ON
RETIRING - THOMAS ON. BAUM.
GARTNER MAKES PRESENTATION
SPEECH COMMITTEE In CHARGE.

SPEECH COMMITTEE In CHARGE.
At the High Mass at St. Johns
Catholic Church, this city, Sunday
morning, Rev. Thomas E. McGuigan,
who for the past II years was first
assistant pastor at St. Patrick's
Church, Washington, D. G., was i'm
pressively installed pastor of St.
Johns Church, succeeding Rev. Joseph
c. Mallon who had served ST. Johns
for seven years, and has been ap-
pointed to succeed Msgr. Thomas, at
st. AIMS Church, York road and
Twenty Street, Baltimore
Father McGuigan was the celebrant
OF the Mass, and Father Mallon
preached the sermon and installed the
new pastor. The day was the first
Sunday after Easter, known as Low
Sunday" and the Gospel for the day
was John Xxx: 1881 and Father NAL
Ion, following his invariable custom,
found the text for his sermon in the
Gospel, acclaiming Peace be to you"
In the course of his sermon he told
the people that the Cardinal had
| given them as their new pastor one
who was close to his hearts affection;
that Father McGuigan is truly a holy
! priest of Israel and comes bringing
that same peace Christ gave to his
priesthood in the Gospel of the day:
that he came to help the poor, to con-
sole the bruised, to give spiritual
sight to the blind and hearing to the
deaf; that in Washington, the name of
Father McGuigan would live in bene-
diction. He profoundly thanked the
congregation for their cooperation
and said they had done more than he
had expected, and for the additional
manifestation of their affection in the
presentation of purse with a gener-
Gus sum of money and said that he
wished to repeat what he said on that
occasion, that the only expression of
gratitude they owed him was that of
! their continued prayers; that he had
expected no such material tribute and
his inclination was to have been con-
tent with the good will and prayers
OF the cOngreg cation, and yet you have
seen proper to confer this additional
kindness after having lavished fav-
OrS upon me during the whole of my
pastOrate." He also said that the play
and entertainment given in his honor
by the school Of the church, under
the direction of the Sisters of Notre
! Dame, was the crOWning satisfaction
Of his labor and his best consolation
in his departure, as the great object
of his sOlicitude proved so wonderful
ly perfected. In touching words he
asked the parish to bear in mind that
whilst these good sisters are cOnse-
Grated to religion they are human
and that the congregation remember
ing the sacrifices they are making for
its children, should always be kind
and generous toward them. A large
delegation was present from St. Pat
rick's, Washington, and Miss Eliza
beth MilOvich, one of the delegation.
acted as violin accompanist for the
choir. After the Mass, the congrega-
ton in body called at the rectory
and was introduced by Father Mallon
to the new pastor. Father Mallon
went to his new pastorate Sunday
morning
! Friday evening previous, Messrs.
| N. H. Baumgartner, Joseph l. Matthias,
| DR.. Thomas J. Coonan, George A.
Shriner, Martin J. Leahy, John Case,
Prof. H. L. Benson, J. Gloyd Diffendal,
/ G. Gloyd Lynch, Edward w. Case, M.
E. Walsh, Thomas ON. Baumgartner,
committee appointed, called at the
rectory and presented Father Mallon
with a check for a handsome sum of
money as purse. Joseph n. Shriver,
ESQ.,, who had been selected as chair
man of the committee, was absent
owing to business engagements. Dr.
COOnan acted as spokesman and Mr.
N. H. Baumgartner presented the
check, Mr.. Martin J. Leahy announced
Thomas ON. Baumgartner as the
orator. Addressing himself to the
Reverend pastor he said
Dear Reverend Father Mallon: 1t
is insisted | must be the orator at this
ceremony. Of course, delightfulness
on my part inadequately discloses TOT
you how pleased over it, and grateful
for this high tribute to me | certainly
am.
When Father Cassidy, of undying
memory, was leaving us, it was my
enviable privilege to present the sub
ject of a purse for him, to the people; |
and now that you are leaving us, it !
has been my enviable privilege to |
fulfill their suggestion and bring in
to practical form this offering.
Only a word in reference to the |
subject of the purse to your Reverend |
Predece cessor.-Then and now are diff
ferent in circumstances, notably, Cen
eral Herbert IT. Shriver was living
and he contributed extraordinarily
liberal, also Mr.. William Shriver con-
tributed-they are both dead, and
some others are now away.
Now, Reverend Father, when you
came here you did not find this con-
gregation perfect, and as you are to
leave St. Johns Parish, | will quote
you the words Of a member of the
Parish expressed to me when | called
to ask the persons disposition to-
ward the purse, Father Mallon is
going away, there never has been a
priest here who has brought the peo-
pie to Holy Communion as has Father
Mallon since being Pastor here"
Therein is the truth that must and
does furnish the integrified sentiment
upon which this offering to you is
based.-You have proven yourself a.
Holy Priest, a Faithful Pastor, a
Noble Man, and, also, all agree you
are a most intellectual person. st.
Johns congregation must and will
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