The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-13
Prayer for Peace

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 Prayer for Peace
 United with the many forces seek ing restoration O. vol ld-wide peace, Ojeda council, K. of O., will have thousands of cards bearing copies of the Prayer for Peace" being cur- rently recited at the conclusion of services in all Roman Catholic churches, distributed to parishion- CTS of St. Francis, St. Mary's and St. Hedwig's churches Sunday morn- ing, November 19.
 Ojeda council is participa ting in this cndeavor ia conjunction with more than 1000 councils of the order who are having more than two million of the. cards distributed throughout the nation, Grand Knight Roy F. Bunting of the coun- ell announced today. M
 A photograph of Pope Plus XII adorns one side of the small cards which are made tc be carried con- stantly on the person of the pos- sessor. A Prayer for Pope Plus XII" is also contained on the reverse side of the card, with the Prayer for Peace" which clergy of the three local Catholic churches recite after each service. as follows:
 70 God, from whom are holy de- sires, right counsels and just works. give to Thy servants that peace which the world cannot give: that our hearts may be disposed to obey Thy commandments, and, the fear of our enemies being removed, our times by Thy protection, may be Though Our Lord, Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen" This prayer is from the "Oration In the Mass for Peace,"
 Assembly Tuesday
 Publicity Director Charles Ducey of the supreme council headouarters will attend the meeting of Ojeda council Tuesday night in the Neary building rooms when the new sea- sons program will be launched by the local "Kaceys." State Deputy J. Shea of Manchester, who will preside at a meeting of grand knights and financial secretaries of councils of this district at 2 o'clock Tuesday evening preceding the Ojeda council meeting at 8 o'clock, will also attend the local councils meeting.
 Monsignor John J. Fitzgerald of St. Francis church with priests of each of the local parishes, as well as Rev. Jerome Cooke of Beacon Falls and Rev. Edward L. Morri. son of Waterbury, formerly of St. church, have been invited to attend.
 The session will inaugurate the institution of the Knights of Co., lumbus reorganization five point program in this district.
 Chairman Patrick J. Fitzgerald will submit proposals for a program of Catholic activity and Chairman Fred zehnder of the program com nittee will submit an outline of coming events for consideration of ,he council. Plans for membership activity will be outlined by Chair nan D. Michael Smith and a report will be submitted by Insurance William J. Lawlor. Nu- nerous old timer members of the council have been invited to attend he assembly, to which all former md present members are invited. \ social hour will follow the session with refreshments to be served by a headed by P. J. Fitzger- i'd.
 Meeting Postponed
 The meeting of the welfare board cheduled for tonight. has been 1t was learned today from John J. Sheridan. The ! meeting wil lbe held within the next , o days however, the warden added. |
 Some members of the board could lot attend the session tonight, MT. Sheridan said, and because of the importance of the business to be dis ussed, he felt the board should have full attendance.
 He said he does not want the meeting to go over to December | however, so is calling @ special ses- ion shortly.
 Meet Tonight
 President William J. Fitzgerald | I'll preside over monthly meeting f the Holy Name Society of St. l dary's church to be held tonight at | o'clock in the parish hall. As this ,ill be the first important meeting ince spring, officers urge all mem- CTS to attend. Plans for the pro- ram of the organization for the nsuing indoor season will be dis ussed. Organization of card and owing teams to represent the so- iety in matches this winter with cams representing other organiza- ions, will be discussed. All men of | he parish are invited to attend to- ight's session. Assisting in making D the seasons program will be Rev. 'ernard J. Butcher. society director.
 Plan Card Party
 Under the auspices of the Altar ociety of St. Mary's church, a public ard party will be sponsored in the 'arish hall on Wednesday night, No ember 22. While announcing the arty at masses in the North Main treet edifice yesterday morning. Rev Thomas M. Grimm, pastor, lRuded | he Altar society for its splendid lork in the church and urged all nothers of the parish to become nembers of the organization. Prizes 5ill be awarded at each table at he party. at which bridge, pinochle nd forty-five will be played.