The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
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NANSG&AA ww GM9 W&m9G98U | Beacon Falls, Oct. i3 = Tn . beautiful outdoor setting the sol emn and impressive ceremony ol laying and blessing the cornefstons of the new st. Michael's church oE Maple avenue, here was held yes. terday afternoon with Most Rev Maurice '. McAuliffe, blshop of tho Hartford diocese, and 90 priests par ticipating.
 Close to 1000 persons heard Bishop McAuliffe urge Catholici throughout the diocese to pray fol peace for the Ar-stficken countries He said that although some say peace ct this time is not politically expedient, Qod can bring about . just peace.
 He said the laying of c corner stone of A new church is Q day oi Thanksgiving and rejoicing. Tho whole Catholic church rejoices when . new church is started in tho smallest village, as well as the large cities, the bishop said. It is . partic- ulsr day of rejoicing for the people of Beacon Falls with the realization of their hopes of many years for . new church, the prelate' added.
 Bishop McAuliffe congratulated and praised Rev. Jerome Cook, pas- tor of ct. Michael's church, whom he lauded as "enthusiastic, aggres. sive and 1ealous." We should be glad to live in Q country where the four freedoms are written across the brow of every American citizen, the bishop said, and we should give thanks to God flor this. He blessed the assemblage in conclusion.
 At the close of the ceremony, hun- dreds went to the platform and kissed the bishops ring.
 Copper Box CemAented
 Attending Bishop McAuliffe as he blessed the cornerstone were: Rev John StrinSka of Ferndale, Norwalk, Rev. John Hayes, secretary of tho bishop and Father Cook. A copper box containing important documents was cemented into the cornerstone.
 Among the priests attending were Rev. Francis P. Heavren of Derby Rev. John A. Quinn of Derby, Rev Y. c. Higgins 10 Waterville, Rev, Robert H. Falls of Derby, Rev James '. Dargan of West Haven, Rev. Edward J. Shea of New Haven, Rev. John J. weldon of Bridgeport Rev. Patrick Flynn of Waterbury, Rev. John ,. Mc0rath of Thomas ton, Rev. etAnislaus 2. Nalewajk Of Union City, Rev. J. A. Heisernai1 ct New Haven, Rev. Albert Taylor oi Naugatuck, Rev. Dayton Kirby ol Ferrdale, Norwalk. Rev. John J Wilson of New Haven, Rev. Charlel V. Ccrcoran of West Haven. Rev Walter A. McCran of South Meri. den, Rev. John J. Kelley of gtam- ford, Rev. Thomas M. Griffin 0a Naugatuck, Rev. Edward D. Haiio- ran of shelton, Rev. William Casey of Seymour, Father Hayes, Father Cook, Father Strmiska.
 4 colorful group ct the akAir vel the color guard of the Knights oa Columbus 0s New Haven, John Bar " assembly. These, attired in cock. d hats, included: Patrick V. Dunn John D. Dunn, John quinn, E'ranh ]. Kenney, Leonard J. 0lllhuley James Moran, Kenneth. Flanagan and Joseph Donadio.
 OjedA Council, Knights of co limhus of Naugatuck, was repre-. sented by: Grand Knight Tfancii Caulfleid, Patrick Began. Jchn Wrlnn, John DanaheF, Joseph Lem gyla. William Labor, Joseph Rey. i1olds, Matthew MAhef, Charles Tierney end William Thurston.
 Nuns Attend
 Of this group, Matthew MAheS had attended the laying of the cor nerstone of the old St. Michaepi church, which ceremony vas held 42 years ago.
 A group Of nuns also attended and there was 6 large delegation from the local post of the American Le- zion. A fSausicai program waS rend- cred by members of the local parish under the direction Of Mrs. Mar garet Mccarthy.
 eoClal Evils Stressed
 Rev. William Casey of Seymour delivered the Sermon, choosing aa the theme, Seek ye first the king dom of God and Ills justice, and all these things will Do added unto you Father Casey recalled that the old church was built In 1899 with Fath- MP 9iNnMv Af @k. AtlgtaatinApa church