The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-09
Rev. John Williams
To Address Guild
Judge Edw Reynolds Also Listed as Speaker at Ban.
quet Of st. Francis Church Society
WASHINGTON HILL

Judge Edward L. Reynolds Of New
Haven, and the rev. John v. WI.
liams, o. r., viii be the speakers ct
the first annual banquet Of the La
dies Guild Of st. Francis Xavier
church, Wednesday evening, De-
cember the 18th, at ESQ m the
parish hall.
The Guild, though established
less than year, hes accomplished
remarkable results for the parish
Every member, whether or not she
has taken an active part In the va
rious events sponsored by the Guild,
has contributed to the great sue
cess Of this organization. For this
reason all have been invited by the
priests Of the parish to be their
guests at the dinner to be served
next Wednesday evening. Over two
hundred have already signified their
intention Of attending.
All the priests Of the city have
also been invited, as well as many
from outside the city, whose rel
atives are members Of the guild.
Judge Reynolds has presided over
the East Haven town court, the New
Haven city court, and the Juvenile
court. He has also served IN the
state legislature. Though still IN
his thirties, he has won for himself
place Of distinction In the legal
profession. Noted as an orator OF
merit, he Is also gifted with O keerl
sense OF humor which he uses to
great advantage when bringing
home a message Of serious import,
such as correcting Juvenile Delin-
quincy" -.
Father williams Is already known
10 member OF the guild, having
spoken TO them at their communion
breakfast last June. His recounting
Of witty stories and humorous in
cidents, coupled. with his stirring
appeal for greater devotion TO the
Mother of God, made imperative q
second invitation.
A number Of men from the par
ish have been selected by the priests
to cook and serve the supper. This
group includes: Ed Goggin, Richard
Lawlor, Les Coughlin, Bill Carroll,
Eugene Gladding, Pat Egan. Fred
Rochon, Tom Grady, John Shean,
Peter Kelley, Jack Cuddy, Bin Cum
ningham, Walter Neibert, Robert
McHugh, Walter Cassidy, Frank and
Pat Murphy. These men will meet
Tuesday evening In the hall to make
their final plans and arrangements
A fine program Of entertainment
has been arranged, including a few
acts OF vaudeville.
The ladies are looking forward TO
an enjoyable evening when they VIII
be dined and entertained, without
having to do any Of the york which
such q dinner entails. Because the
men will even wash the dishes.
20 nOur Devotlons
The Forty Hours devotion will
open at st. Francis Xavier church
at the close Of the II o'clock mass
Sunday, December 10. There viii
be the usual solemn procession. The
Blessed Sacrament will be exposed
for alteration throughout Sunday
and Monday.
The exercise will close on Tues
day ct the 7:30 mass. Confession
will be heard this afternoon ant
evening, Sunday evening, and Mon
day afternoon and evening. A Wis
iting priest will assist In hearing
confessions.
The Forty Hours Is always o sea
son Of special grace enriched as II
Is with many indulgences both par
tial and plenary. Those who 60 X
Confession on Saturday may receive
Holy Communion daily until thu
close OF the exercise on Tuesday
Reception Of Holy Communion oil