The herald., 1918-05-30
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PERSONAL.


Rev. J. p. Cassagne, S. NJ, his in
valuable assistant, went to LockpOrt
to join in the celebration of the
twenty-fifth anniversary of Very Rev.
Father Reynolds priesthood. 1t was
not an elaborate affair, but rather a
family gathering of friends and coun-
trymen to pay a just tribute to a
devoted man. Father ReynOld has
sacrificed himself and has done great
work in his parish since he has been
in charge. All through his career he
has been known as a kind-hearted
priest, loving his work and his peo-
pie 1t was, therefore, noble of his
friends to gather around him on this
great occasion.
Meanwhile Father Petit is in
charge. showing how a parish really
ought to be managed.
MAY PROCESSION.
Notwithstanding the numerous
counter attractions the May parade
was well attended, and it was as
great a success as could be expected.
People from across the river ex-
pressed themselves as surprised and
pleased. because they never expected
anything of the kind could be held
except in New Orleans. Well, Algiers
always surprises everybody, and 1t
did it again last Sunday. The little
girls made fine appearance in the
patriotic colors of red,zAwhite and
blue. The boys in the white uni
forms of their first communion came
next with a step and swing worthy
of the brave defenders of our coun-
try. The ladies were greatly and
pleasingly in evidence by their large
numbers. The Altar Society, Sacred
Heart League. st. Margaret's Daugh-
tiers and the Children of Mary were
unusually we'll represented and all
combined made an impressive show
ing. The men were handicapped be-
cause most of them were over the
river at the Knights of Columbus
initiation. Between the candidates
and the regular members, a number
of our best men were practically
gathered up. The most beautiful
part of the whole ceremony was in
the church. The spectacle was, in
deed, inspiring and edffying. The
beautiful blending of colors of the
numerous attendants and the beau
tiful and gorgeously decorated sane
tuary, with the statue of the Blessed
Virgin in the foreground on high
pedestal surrounded by numerous
cut flowers and tapers, formed most
pleasing tableau. Every movement
was orderly and dignifed. The sing
ing was solemn and religious. The
climax was reached when Adele Gull
lot and her court took charge OF the
sanctuary to carry out their part OF
the ceremny. Young Miss Kerns was
at her best and her young, melodious
voice just filled the church with
music that moved the hearts OF
Young and old. A better regulated
ceremony has seldom been seen in
the church. The procession was one
of the longest of the kind. And al
though the two marshals OF the pa
rade found. it impossible to assist
Father Larkin took charge and all
was orderly and we'll carried out.
The celebration was we'll started
by the largest communion ever seen
in the church outside of mission
times. Over 700 received communion
on this occasion.
1t was. indeed most gratifying to
see such piety and devotion. Father
Larkin is proud, and justly so, of the
splendid response of his people TO
his call.
SERVICE FLAG.
The f1agpole is up and the flag is
ordered and the number of stars has
everybody guessing. Do not worry,
people of the Holy Name parish. the
number of stars will be a source OF
pride and honor to you. Algiers Will
not be far from the top, If not over
the top.
SERVICES.
Novena to the Sacred Heart, be-
ginning Wednesday. Special prayers
at the o'clock mass and in the eve
ming at Z.
Neutrality-suspicious. day of prayer
and fasting ordered by our President
for the purpose of moving heaven to-
ward a speedy peace.
MASSES.
Week Days Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday at 6, $3.50 and
7: Wednesday at 6, 6:45 and SIS.