The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-14
DEDICATION SERVICES.
At the Church of St. Augustine,
 Golden HiII

The services at the dedication of this splendid edifice. yesterday, were of the most solemn and imposing character, and were attended by a congregation of over 2.000 people, every seat being occupied long be- fore the time of service. The ser vices commenced by procession of the clergy. preceded by cross bear CT, candle bearers and acolytes through the center aisle of the church chanting the Thanksgiving Psalms, usual on such occasions, re- turning in the same manner to the altar, when the Litany of the Saints was chanted by the clergy in a very effective manner, at. the close of which the procession reformed and made circuit of the altar. the bishop blessing the same, thence through the chapel of Our Blessed Lady. into the side aisle, and up the opposite side, through the chapel of St. Joseph to the altar and when the celebration of high mass began Very Rev. James Hughes, V. G., of Hartford, being the celebrant.
 The serman was delivered by the Rev. E. McGlynn of St Stephens New York city, the subject being the Christian Priesthood" His diction was elegant and his style and reas- oning clear.
 Papal Benediction was pronounc- ed by Right Rev. Bishop Mcfarland
 The following priests took part in the proceedings:
 Celebrant, Very Rev. James Hughes V. G.; deacon, Rev. John Quinn. D. D.; sub-deacon, Rev. F. J. Cooney: deacons of honor, Rev. T. J. Hendri-
 
 cerem onies, Rev. E. J. O'Brien: as sistant master of ceremonies, Rev. T. Kane; cross bearer, Rev. M Herr.
 MT. E. Brennan was organist and choir director and the solos were taken by Mrs. Tomlinson, Miss Kate Conlin. Messrs. T. Herrman,T T. Dinon and w. Tomlin. The ''Veni Creator was effectively rendered by Mrs M. A. Meyers. Every seat was occupied at the vespers. The Rev. Father Hewitt delivered with his usual e1o- quence. a discourse on the life of St. Augustine.
 The following clergy were present: The Right Rev. Bishop Mcfarland. Father Francis Dent of the Francis can Order. of Winsted; Revs. James Hughes of Hartford; John Quinn, Daniel Kelly and F. J. Cooney of Providence, R. l.; T. Kane of Green wich, R. l.; T. F. Hendriken of Wat crbury; T. Walsh, of Meriden; P J. O'Dwyer of Birmingham; M. McCabe of Woonsocket, R. l.; James Smith, pioneer priest of this section, now of Windsor Locks, Jas Gibson of Crompton, R. l.; J. Lynch of Middle town, F. J. O'Brien of New Haven, Augustus Hewitt and F. McGlynn of New York City, F. Bowling of Port chester. Patrick McGarlick of Scho- harie County, N. '. John Pagan of Stamford. P. F. Murphy and P A. Smith of NorwaIk, Philip Sheriden of Danbury, NJ. Herr, of St. Mary's E. D.; J. T. Fitzpa trick and T. J. Sinnott of St. Augustines. The side chapels also have their altars erected, which are very handsome. Two splendid paintings, the work of young Italian artist named Augiro, repre- senting the Ascension of Our Lord. and the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, are placed in each of these chapels.
 The clergy and congrega ton have much cause to be proud of such a splendid edifice, which has been rear ed by their united herculean efforts, the tower and organ being all that are required to complete one of the finest structures in the State, which will stand as a monument of zeal and piety for long years to come