The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-07-31
ST. PAUL.


summer. From July 20 to August 5,
and from August to August IA, re-
treats will be held at St. GATHERINGS
College. The exercises on both Oc-
casions will be conducted by Rev.
James Kelly, S. j., of Creighton Uni
yersity Omaha, Nebr. Another re-
treat. also from August to August
II, will be given at st. Agatha's Con
seryatOry under the direction Of Rev.
John J. O'Bryan, S. j., of st. Louis
University.
Vncentian Meeting: The quarter
ly meeting of the st. Vincent de Paul
Society was held last Sunday after
noon at the Cathedral school hall.
The various Conferences of the city
were represented Rev. John DOherty
delivered a telling address on the
future activities of the Catholic vel
fare organizations of this city. He
emphasized in particular the special
efforts that will be made towards the
amelioration of the lot of waits and
orphans. He said that whereas all
special agencies are working towards
the betterment of the poor and the
unfortunate, Catholics have a decided
advantage in their parish Organiza-
tiOnS everywhere. He also added that
the work of the ST. Vincent de Paul
Society would be extended so that its
influence might be felt in many ways
by poor families reported by the pas
tors in various parishes.
Rev. Edward Casey spoke on the
work being actually done in st. Paul
in the field of Catholic social welfare.
The meeting was closed with an ad-
dress by Rev. L. F. Ryan. Notable
among the attendance at this meeting
was a large number of members from
the Guild of Catholic Women who
evinced considerable interest in the
plans for future welfare work.
Mr.. James c. Nolan, President of
the st. Paul Council, stated that in
siStent requests are received for cloth
ing and shoes. Persons wishing to
donate articles of this kind may tele-
phone Cedar 7713, and such articles
will be called for.
c. Q. F.: Arrangements are prac
tically completed for the big c. o. f.
Joint basket picnic to be held at St
Thomas College grounds on Sunday
August s. There WILL however, be one
more important meeting of the picnic
committees at T. M. A. Hall, Open
helm Building, corner Sixth and Min
nesota streets, at 10 A. NJ. Sunday, Au
gust l. All Chief Rangers are urged tC
be present at that meeting, together
with all other members of the com
mittee.
r. o. |. F.: At a. meeting of the Pa
draic Pearse branch Friends of Irish
Freedom, July II, the following was
unanimously adopted
Resolved, The Padraic Pearst
branch Friends of Irish Freedom, st
Paul, Mimi, hereby express their full
confidence in cannon De Valera, Pres
ident of the Republic of Ireland, ant
pledge him our support in his effort
to gain full independence for Ireland
Home Croft Social: A lawn socia
will be held at the residence of Mrs
Thos. Keough, Mississippi boulevard
on Thursday evening, August 5, TO
the benefit of the Home Croft Clut
Splendid work is being done in thi
district under the direction of Mis-
Kelly, who is now in Washington, [
G.. All friends of the club are IL
yited to attend and help the goo
work along. Take Smelling Minnehah
car as far as Fort Smelling bridge.
Church of ST. Casimir: An outdoe
carnival, for the benefit of the par
chial school, will be held on tn
grounds at the corner of Forest an
Jessamine Streets, beginning Sunda
August /, at P. NJ, and closing We
nesday evening, August 4. The usu;
attractions will be held. Admissio
10 cents. Everybody invited.
MINNEAPOLIS.
X. of c. Reconstruction Schoo
The committee in charge of the He