The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-14
CHURCH NEWS
CATHOLIC CHURCH

During low mass at the Cnurcn OF
Our Lady of Lourdes next Sunday
morning at o'clock, the boys of the
parish will receive holy communion
and the children will sing. The SER
mon will be in English. At 10
O'Clock high mass with sermon in
French with music by st. Mary
Choir
Rosary and benediction of the Bles-
sed Sacrament at $50 Sunday after
noon.
Boys meeting at o'clock. Sunday
afternoon.
Box social this Thursday evening
in convent hall for the benefit of the
church debt fund.
On Monday morning last there was
a mass of requiem for the repose of
the soul of the late Thomas Butler
at the request of Willie Butler. Tues
day morning, a mass OF requiem was
offered for the late Mrs. Mary Mar
coux at the request OF Mrs. Nellie
Williams, and yesterday morning a
mass of requiem for the late Mrs
Margaret Boulanger Butler, at the re-
quest of Willie Butler.
FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES
There will be the usual services at
the Island avenue Federated Church
next Sunday The pastor will preach
at 1890 and his subject will be 1.-THE
Closed Door, Kindergarten for
small children during the morning
worship Church school at II
o'clock.
Young Peoples meeting at $50.
Evening service at 7.30, with sermon
by the pastor, subject, 1.-The Second
Mile Stone" The Working League
Monday afternoon at 2.30 in the
church parlors. At this meeting Mr..
Thurlow spoke with reference to the
Congregational State Conference and
1t was moved that the board of di-
rectors meet with the First Philathea
Glass. last night to organize in prep
aration for the conference.
Yesterday afternoon the Philatheas
held a sewing meeting in the church
parlors, followed by a picnic supper
and business meeting at 7.30 p. m.
Prayer meeting this evening, sub
ject, 1.-THE Miracle of Christ Which
Makes Greatest Appeal to Me-"
In the near future Rev. Mr.. Thur
low is planning to preach five SER
mons ON the great religions of the
world, Confucianism, Buddhism. Hin
duism, Mohammedanism and Christ
ianity. These sermons will be
preached by request.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
Regular morning service at 1890
with sermon by the pastor Sunday
school at IL. o'clock.
Y. P. S. C. E. meeting at O'Clock,
subject what is Sin? How Does
1t Affect Character" Evening SER
vice at 7 o'clock with a short talk by
the pastor.
The roll call service will be con-
tinued this, Thursday evening. 1t
is necessary to set the hour for the
service fifteen minutes earlier so that
1t will be held at It's and the service
will close at o'clock. Names OF
members In the church from ID to l.
inclusive will be called, also the
names of those who did not respond
last week Personal responses add
much interest to the meeting. Last
week many encouraging responses
were given and the minister is re-
ceiving many letters from shut-ins.
On February 21st the names from M
to S inclusive will be called and on
February 2Sth T to Y.
East Sunday the young people
were present at the morning service
in a body sixty-six attending. This
is very remarkable for the young peo-
ple of a parish. The Sunday school
classes were also we'll filled. AT the
morning service last Sunday, Mrs.
Marion T. Oddly sang a solo and the
choir sang a. fine anthem.
Ralphard Maritime and Miss Ruth
Valiiere have been conducting the
new classes in the Sunday school
since the graduation from the prim-
airy department two weeks ago.
CENTENARY NJ. E. CHURCH
Our Sunday School has entered
upon an era of prosperity unequaled
in many years. The attendance last
week was the largest under normal
conditions recorded for years. The
primary department is at high water
mark, while the attendance of adults
has doubled. The school was de-
lighted to have its superintendent, j.
II. Grundy with them again after
long absence from illness.
The Epworth League enjoyed
straw ride to the home of Kenneth
and Elsie Dickinson, Monday night
and conducted the monthly business
of the society and enjoyed a delight
full evening of good fellowship, en-
livened by games and songs. The
inner man was sumptuously provided
for by oyster stew, ice cream and
fancy waters. Kenneth and Elsie are
faithful members of the League and
Sunday School, frequently walking
| the distance of three and half miles
to attend the services. The League
appreciates their loyalty and was glad
to enjoy the hospitality of their home
| on this pleasant occasion.
The Mems Bible League intends
that the Susanna Wesley Bible Glass
shall not easily defeat them in the
| friendly contest now being conducted
between the two classes If they can
possibly help 1t. Honors are about
even last Sunday with the men slight