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Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
prsslyserion Church
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What Is it that people want In q
church? n it is friendly Christian
fellow ship, the faithful preaching
Of the Word Of God, understanding
sympathy and counsel whenever
needed, and full program pro-
Viding opportunities for learning
and worship and serving, then We
have these things here at the Pres
byterian Church.
Sunday School, beginning with a
pre-praver service for the staff at
$780, eonveHes at gs45. The teach
ing Of the Bible in all the classes
for every age is directed both to
the mind for instruction, and 70
the heart for inspiration and COM
fnitment. we remind you Of the
class taught by the Pastor for
those from eighteen 20 forty
years Of age which meets in the
Stady st 1000 o'clock.
The Sunday morning service is
at 11.00 o'clock The current ser
mon series considers the Deity Of
Jesus Christ as conelusively pre-
sented in the Gospel Of John To-
days message is entitled Life That
Bubbles Over. At this service the
Congregation will meet our new
Youth Director, Mr.. Dick Snyder
Miss Car0lee Greene Is at the or
gan and Mrs j. Raymond Bennett
directs the Choir.
The Westminster Fe1lUwships
meet at $3.50 D. nj, and the evening
a-sp ser nj
Bible Study. Bring y0uF notebooks
and Bibles and enjoy with us our
current study of Philippians III
Floor Plans for Christian Living"
Members Of the Church extend
special congratulations to our be-
loved DR.. "Wid" Marshall this Nom
day, November 20, which marks
his seventv-sixth birthday and the
completion of fifty years In the
practice Of medicine.
This week Rev. Jaeger will be
feliowshipping with other ministers
of The Presbytery at a Retreat
Monday through Wednesday at Re-
h0b0th Beach. Telephone messages
may be received at the office these
mornings, 900 to 1900, by the
Church Secretary, Mrs. Ruth Tenn
p1in.
Thursday at 1880 .. m, we have
our Prayer Meeting and this week
we introduce the first In a series
Of studies on the subject of AN
gels. May we suggest to yeu that
this is a most engrOssing and de-
lightful subject and will prove of
much blessing to those who come.
Choir Rehearses at $3.50, immedi-
ately following the Prayer Meet
ing.
On Friday the Senior Westminis-
ter Fellowship meets with their
Youth Director at the Manse at
1880 p. m. for a social time. Young
people come prepared to play Ping
Pong and generally to raise the
roof, enjoy good refreshments and
fine Christian fellowship.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
s.. Johns cu4hoIie Church
Rev. John a. cerrison, passor


Sunday is the last Sunday after
Pentecost. The Masses on that
morning will be at 1880; 900;
and 11:0O. The last Mass will be a
high Mass in commemoration of
the second anniversary of the dedi-
cation of ST. Johns. This event will
be further commemorated on Sun
day evening with social activities
for all the parishioners in the par
ish hall.
Daily Mass will be offered Mon
day through Friday at 700 a. m.
On Saturday, the first day of the
new month, Mass will be at 500
a. m.
Rosary devotions will be held on
Wednesday evening at 1880. A
choir rehearsal will be held after
wards. There will be meeting for
the members of the Holy Name So
ciety on Wednesday evening after
the services.
On Thursday evening at $500
there will be a meeting for all those
serving on the committee in charge
of the bazaar to be held early next
month.
Religious instructions for the
pre-school children and for those
in grades one to six will be held
on Thursday afternoon at 3:45.
The regular G. G. D. class for
adults will be held at 7:45 on Tues
day evening and will be devoted
to an explanation of further chap
ters in the catechism.
One of the Oblate Fathers from
the Salesianum Catholic School in
Wilmington will be at st. Johns
on Saturday evening for confes-
sions beginning at 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Church of God
Rev. w. Edwin Toll. Pusfor
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER Is

10000 a. m. Sunday School,
Glasses for every age group. Christ
ian, Competent Teachers, fine fa-
cilities, Christ-centered Bible Les
sons. Strangers, Servicemen apd
their families welcome. Bring the
family today and reap rich re-
ward tomorrow. Leon Donovan,
Gen1. Sup't. Leonard Wisseman,
Asst. Sup't.
11:O0 a. m. Morning Worship:
The minister will preach on the
subject: "The Comforter" Special
selections by our singers will be
rendered. A nursery is provided for
the little ones.
1880 p. m. Evangelistic Service:
The minister will preach on the
subject: ''The One And Only Way.
Special singing by the male quar-
tet, Ladies trio. also musical selec-
tions. Each Sunday evening pray
er is made for the sick, an oppor-
tunity is given to be saved and
filled with the Spirit of God.
Tuesday, 1880 p. N. Cottage
prayer service to be announced.
Wednesday, 1880 p. n.y. Ladies
Willing Workers Meeting to be
conducted at the home of Mrs.
Anna Ament Marshall Street, Mil
ford
Thursday, 1880 p. M: Junior
Church. Teen-ager Service. Bible
Study. All persons attending this
service will receive a free copy OF
the subject studied.
Saturday, 500 a. m. Mems Prayer
Service.
Your need will be met as you
come and worship with us in the
name of our Lord. You will sense
the presence of God, you will en-
Joy the preaching and the singing
Each service is designed to help
everyone find God and finding God
find life eternal, Everyone welcome
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
coIvary Mefhodisf Church
Rsx. !. Dosssas Nilbssy, Minister
gfTrgSy NstvrkfHFp %

500 q. M, Methodist Mems Hour,
WKsB Radio Station.
gs45 q. M, Calvary Sunday
/ School meets. John r. wilkins,
fs:5aaefal Superintendent and Roy
I Petty john, Assistant Superinten-
/ dent. We need each member Of our
church school 70 become consis-
tent attender n you make Church
School attendance q habit, you will
learn more about God Christ, the
Bible an6 your relationship to God
You will find just the class to suit
YOU Come and bring the whole
family. You will get a great deal
0f help BY studying Gods word
and growing together.
11.00 E. m. There will be n1r-
sery for small children during the
Worship hour. Parents may leave
their small children in the nursery
while they worship in the Church
service.
f1.00 q. m. Calvary Morning Wor-
ship Hour Mr. Milbt7ry will preach
on Gods Inescapable Presence" "
When we fully realize that "This
is my Fathers World the more
sure we will be that Gods love or
His wrath are things from which
there is no hiding. We are the ones
who determine which 1t shall be.
/ The special music for the morning
will be the anthem "All Things
Bright and Beautiful" sung by the
Junior Choir and the anthem
praise The Lord. O Jerusalem"
sung BY the adalt Choir under the
/ direction Of Marie Giltenboth and
accompanied BY Mrs. Geraldine
Pettyjohn. The Friendly Grseters
are Mrs. Virginia Befridge and
Mrs. Bess Shew. The ushers for the
morning will be George Davidson,
Edgar Morris, Edward Favinger,
Charles Triee and Waiter Thomas.
$50 D. m. The intermediate Eel
| 10wship will meet.
$50 D. m. The M. Y. Fellowship
meets in the Youth Chapel.
7:30 D. m. Strength for Life Hour.
we will have the very rare privi-
Iege Of hearing Mrs. Bertha jar
rett and Mrs Frances Creedon
speak to US on the wonderful way
I God works in peoples lives. DO not
miss this service.
Activities for the Week
Monday. f0s30 until 2s30 p. m.
Mrs. Jarrett and Mrs. Creedon will
{ conduct Prayer Retreat" for
women OF Milford and neighboring
towns. All denominations are well
coined. Bring a box lunch. This will
1 be a time Of spiritual enrichment.
T Monday, 7.30 p. m. These two
consecrated people will speak on
Spiritual Heading. Plan to attend
this wonderful service.
wednesday. 7.30 p. m. Meeting
of the Finance Committee.
Thursday, 700 p. m. Junior
Choir Practice.
Thursday, 7:30 p. m. Adult
i Choir Practice.
Thursday, 7:30 D. m. Meeting Of
/ the Trustees.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
First Bapfisf Church
crTNInAU NnvTrNHuTr 0E
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER Is

9:45 a. m. Bible School.
11:00 a. m. Morning Worship
Mr.. Lawrence Layton from the
Baptist Theological Seminary will
be our guest speaker.
1880 p. m. Song Service-Sermon
by Mr.. Layton.
500 p. m, Tuesday, November
27th-The Women's Missionary So
ciety will meet in the home of Mrs.
Clarence H. Lynch, Sr., 907 S. E.
Second Street. All members and
friends are urged to be present.
$500 p. M, Wednesday-Prayer
and Praise Service.
Servicemen and their families
are always welcome.
Present your bodies living
sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.
which is your reasonable service T"
Rom. 1871.
The public is cordially invited to
attend these services.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
CHURCHES IN MILFORD
Avsnve Msfhoaisf Church
Rebsri 3 Green. pssfsr

ss60-9sS0 q. o. Methodist Mems
Hour. WkSB.
g:45 n. m Church school Wilson
S0ckfider. superintendent Charles
LHrWiek. assistant superintendent
with Miss Ruth Beh6il director oi
Christian Education supervising.
Our Church school provides
classes for every age, trained tea
ehefs. Bible Graded iessOn series,
excellent equipment with individ-
uai class rooms lending 10 mJfe ef
feGlive Billie teaching and an 0p-
p0ftauity for Spiritual growth.
New people are always welcome.
Help III make this Sunday 3 Red
Letter lay for our Church School
by bringing your family.
t0.45 q. m Nursery. H0stesses,
Mrs. Carson Ward and assistants
Parents attending the eleven d
eloek service may leave their small
children including babies In the
nursery.
ff.06 a. m. Second session Of the
Church School. Grades and g.
Mrs. Phyllis Carey supervising.
1t.0g a. m. Divine Worship Ssfv-
lee. The pastor will preach on
"Ehfieh Your Lifei" Sanctuary
choir with 65 voices directed b.
Mrs. A. g Davidson with Margs-
ret Hart CLARK, 0Feanist, will sing
the anthem "OmhipOtenee" ~
Schubert Charlotte DUn6h0e will
be the soprano soioist with the
choir. Chefnb Choir, directed BY
Mrs. Robert Carey will sing the
anthem: "N0 Child Is TOO Little
by Hobbs. Crusader Choir direct
ed BY Mrs Willard Hickman will
sing V0lkslieder's anthem. "The
Crusaders Hymn Exquisite eh0r-
ai ana organ music. In an era 0i
uncertainty people find strength
security and help BY w0rshippine
God. God Is our strength! See you
In church Sunday
Adequate parking on church
parking grounds.
600 b. m. Mariners Meeting fol
lowed by Friendship period.
$50 b. mi. Methodist Youth Fel-
fswshfp for intermediates and Sen
fors. grades liz
sounS fIras @TeIl-TaIe-Arna" will
be shcwE. All youth are invited TO
afrend
Monday. e.45 b. m. Avenue BOY
Scout meeting $50 ?. m. Reerea-
mon Nieit with roller skating for
pr'e-sehooI to grade A. 900 p. m
Grades 5-12 $50 p. m. Commission
on finance. $40 p nl Official Board
meeting.
Tuesday 700 .. m. Chapel Flour
with Bible Study. ~PaURs Letters
to the Local Churches. Excellent
fellowship, inspiring singing. Ev-
eryone welcome. 800 3. m. Metho-
dist Mems Meeting, John Williams
presiding
Wednesday: $50 .. m. Dover
District Laymen's Dinner, Avenue
Fellowship Building. DR.. o. A.
BARLEY presiding. Bishop Fred
Corson, Philadelphia, guest speak
er.
Thursday: 10:30-11:0e a. m
Prayer Vigil in Sanctuary. 700 p
m. Chapel, Crusader and Chance
Choirs rehearsals. 500 p. m. Sane.
tuary Choir rehearsal.
Saturday: 1O;0O a. m. Cherut
Hour.
Sunday, December 2. Anniyer-
sary of Avenue Church. 11:00 a. m
Speaker, DR.. o. A. BARLEY. 400 p
m. Vesper speaker, Rev. Roy l.
Tawes.
December 16: 400 p. m. Sanctu-
airy Choir will present "The Other
Wise Man"
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
St. PauI Methodist Church
Rev. Jones ?. Henry, PosfoF
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER IS


The building fund committee of
ST Paurs Methodist Church is
sponsoring a Thanksgiving pro-
gram Tuesday, November 20. Re
freshments will be served. All are
welcome.
Every Wednesday night is pray
er night at st. Paul's Methodist
Church, Milford Time, o'clock.
Come and unite with us in prayer
service. We need your prayers,
the world needs your prayers.
When we pray together, we stay
together.
Recreation Open House will be
held every Friday night from 1880
until 10 o'clock at St. Paul's Meth
odist Church, Milford. Boys and
girls, ages 1918, and adults who
like time out for recreation and
fun are welcome. Help us to help
the boys and girls in the commun-
ity. Sponsored by the Commission
on Education.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Hebron Methodist Church
sciier Q. Barlow, Posfor

WUtFSE " DuEFuWF. FusfoF
The next service scheduled for
Hebron Church is for December
End, at 2 p. m. The sermon subject
by the Pastor will be Coverings"
With the winter season at hand,
we provide coverings of many
kinds and for many different pur-
poses.
Did you ever consult your Bible
on this subject? Plan to worship
with us Sunday, December End.
Coverings" has an important
place in our lives, here and here
after.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
WV l. Planning
For Xmas Party
ff,ontlrHed froro araf parel

tC0ntinued from FIRST pager
are heading up The toy solicitation; !;
Past Pest Commanders Charles
Sig1er and Clement Nevins are
compiling the lists Of deserving
children, and DR.. James r. West
is in charge Of arranging trans
pertati6n for the youngsters.
Plans for TIE Christmas Party
will be completed at the next post
meeting, next Tuesday, November
9th. Free steamed CLAIMS and 0ys-
ters will be served.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Reformation lvsheran Church

Reformation Lufhsrun Church
Services held saeh sBndsy h fHs Odd
FsIlows He'll on u. Walnvf Street.
In Milfofa
The Rev. lshn "A. sehsreh, Poster
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER rs
s:15 q. m. Church World News,
WRsB.
g.45 q. m. The Sunday Church
School.
1900 q. m. The Service Of Wof-
ship.
This Sunday morning, Reforms
ti0n Lutheran Church welcomes to
It's pulpit Seminafian James NJ. Me-
C0rmiek. student at the Lutheran
Theal0gieal Seminary in Philade1-
phia Mr.. Mccormick will preach
the sermon and conduct the ser
vice during the Pastors absence
this Sunday.
Next Sunday, December End. is
the First Sunday In Advent The
congregation will prepare then-
selves for their Lords coming by
partaking Of the Sacrament Of
Holy Communion Be present and
Worship with the congregation next
Sunday.
Are YOU new In this area? Are
you looking for a church home?
The congregation Of Reformation
Lutheran Church invites you to at
tend their services and Worship
with them as they give themselves
TO their Lord. Don't neglect your
spiritual needs; attend church to-
day. -
COME WORSHIP wITH us AS
WE GATHER TOGETHER IN OUR
LORDS NAMEi
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Christian Science Society
Brnnsh sf The First Church ef Christ
ssisnsisf IN Bosscn, Mess.
Meets IN Milford Grange huls

HUNUA3l NOVEMBER y
The subject of the Lesson-Ser-
mon in First Church OF Christ,
Scientist, 1901 Van Buren Street,
Wilmington, First Church of Christ,
Scientist, v. I. A. Building, Reho-
both Beach and Christian Science
Society, Grange Hall. Milford, Sun
day, November 25, 1866, will be-:
Ancient and Modern Necromancy
ALIAS Mesmerism and Hypnotism,
Denounced"
Morning Service and Sunday
School are at 11:0O a. m.
Wednesday Evening Testimonial
Meetings at 500 p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Whifesviile Chorge
~E-.~-.. a aagsll,;~~ p..~s.~

IIaFence .. WIkIns1 FusEoF
Bethany
Church School, 1000 a. M, Mr..
H. w. Lingo, Supt.
Church School Picnic, Wednes-
day, July 18th, at 6 p. m, at
Trap Pond.
Bethesda
Church School, 1870 D. m, Mrs.
Ruth Smith, Supt.
Divine Worship, pastor, $3.50
p. m.
Line
Church School, 1000 a. m, Mr..
Harold White, Supt.
Divine Worship, pastor, 11:00
q. m.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Mf. Enon Baptist Church

Rev. D. A. Downing. PussoE
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER IS
Sunday School 10:30.
Worship Service, 1850 a. m. and
y. m.
BYPU and BPU. $3.50 p. m.
Wednesday evening from tC
B:30, choir rehearsal.
Thursday prayer praise s to 9.
Join the Church Crusade with
us for Church Attendance. God is
our Strength.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
WILDWOOD METHODIST CHURCH
+. Douglas Milbury, pastor
SUNDAY NOVEMBER rs

200 D. m. Sunday Church School.
Preaching following G urc h
School.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
FELTON, Methodist churg

FELTON, Methodist ChuFge
Lurry S. Renaer. Minister
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER Is
Manships Church
Worship Service, $3.50 a. N.
Sunday School, 10:30 a. m.
FELTON, Church
Sunday School. 9:45 a. N.
Worship Service, 1850 a. m.
Viola Church
Sunday School, 1000 a. N.
Worship Service, 700 p. N.
f
Bdrroff's Chopel
Rev. leroy Jones, Poster
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 25
$3.50 P III. Worship Service.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23

Christ Church (EpiseopoD
Rev. Joseph s. Kinks. Rector
Sunday Next Before Advent
1880 a. m. Holy Communion.
9:45 a. m. Church School and
kindergarten.
1900 a. m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
t
Church OF God of Prophecy

Church of God of Prophecy
MorshcIl Street
mev. John E. Roberts, Poster
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER IS
Sunday School, 10 o'clock.
Preaching at IL o'clock.
Sunday night services, 1880.
w. NJ. B., Wednesday night, 1880.
Young People, Friday night, 1880.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Church OF The Nuxurene
Rev. MRS. Lorruine ofsinssr
Harrington, Delaware

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER rs
9:45 a. m. Sunday School. Ben
Dean, superintendent.
11:O0 a. m. Morning Worship
Service. Sermon by Pastor.
700 p. m. N. Y. p S. Program.
1880 p. m. Evangelistic Service.
7:S0 p. m, Wednesday. Prayer
MaNtiH@
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Milford Church of the Nozarene

VliIfoFu SnUFcn OF me NuzuFene
Rev. Preston 3. Spreeher, PLssoF
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER IS
9:45 a. m..Sunday School. A. ]
fradley, superintendent. Classe,
or all age groups.
11:00 a. m. Morning WORSHIP
srvice. Sermon by the pastor.
700 p. m.-NYPS program.
500 p. N. - Evening Worshil
Service.
Thursday, z 80 p. m. - Prayer
Meeting. Como and wof4hip witt
IS.
Try our welcome.
Milford chronicle., 1956-11-23
Bethel a. NJ. {. Churcn
Rev. 1 W EaovaYx pcxsow

Bethel a. M. {. Chvrcn
Rev. ]. w. Beavers, PossoE
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER IS
1900 a. m. Sunday Morning
Worship.
1:30 p. m. Sunday School.
800 p. m. Rev. Bryant of
Hightown, II. j., and his congrega-
ion will render service.
800 p. m. Annual Mems Day
service.
f
A TWENTIETH CENTURY
REFORMATION CHURCH
POcahOntas Hall
y. Il. Second and Washington
Milford, Delaware
9:45 a. m, Sunday School.
11:0O a. m, Morning Worship
1880 p. M. Evening Worship.
f
81. Stephens Church
Harrington. DeIuw0rs
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER IS
9:15 a. m. Holy Communion.
11:00 a. m Morning Prayer and
sermon
Il
4. BernadeFfe's cofhoIie Church
Dixon 8 liberty Streets. Harrington
Rev. John a. corrig0n. Passor
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 25
Sunday Mass: $3.50 a. m.
Confessions: Before Mass.
The Southern Jewish weekly., 1956-08-31
"The Air Base City"
When Neighbor
Speaks to. Neighbor

CONTINUED from Paige l54)
was not until comparatively re-
cent times that we overcame this
very concrete barrier to commun-
ication with our fellows.
With the broadening of the
lines of communications, we have
experienced a broadening of our
sense of community. Men are
quicker to know their neighbors'
needs quicker to. help meet
them. Inevitably, we have devel-
oped a feeling of responsibility
toward the people who make up
our community. This is most con-
sistent with our Jewish and
American traditions, and it is an
indication of the dynamic quality
of our ideals that as the commun-
ity has grown by reason of the
increased potential for our know
ing one another, so has the prac-
tice of assuming the responsibility
for one another's welfare.
One exemplification of this is
the extent of Jewish organiza-
tional activity. Of which the Ma
tional Jewish Welfare Board is
typical. It is through JWB that
American Jews join to serve the
religious and recreation needs of
their sons and daughters in the
United States Armed Forces. II
is also through JWB that they
provide help and guidance to the
Jewish Community Centers across
the country whcich offer host of
wholesome and worthwhile recre-
ational and cultural activities for
children. adults and older folks.
These are services which the COM
munitY has found necessary in
view of the complex tenor of
modern times-theY are services
which the community recognizes
as its responsibility and is pre-
pared to provide.
The Southern Jewish weekly., 1956-08-31
(continued from Page 1857

In a youth center in Haifa. sup
ported by the municipality. !
saw the intellectual counterpart
some two score of young children
burYing their heads in books.
This is our librarian" said the
director. pointing to S-Year-old.
who was checking books in and
out and replacing them unerring-
lY on neatly stacked shelves.
Here every child is a kind Of
soldier. each with his own respon-
sibilitY." my guide added proudly.
Then we stepped outside. where
only few feet away rose the
bleak walls of an old prison. "Our
young people know" he said.
The Southern Jewish weekly., 1956-08-31
Pensacola, Florida
Youth in ISRAEL

THAT when the center is full. the
prison is empty"
After noting this accent on
youth in Israel, was impelled
toward a more critical appraisal
of the role and status of young
people in America. In Israel
there is a director general of
youth work in the Ministry of
Education and Culture. Informal
educational and recreational ac-
tivities for young people are fos-
tered by the municipalities, who
see this type Of program as hav-
ing the same value as formal
schooling. In America we tend
to neglect the development of
leisure time activities for young
people. Today a tidal wave of
teen-agers is seeking admission to
the B'nai Birth Youth Organiza-
ton and to other agencies, and we
are not prepared to serve them.
If more of us had the opportunity
of seeing IsrAePs emphasis on
youyth, we would be more gen
erous in our support of youth
programs in this land.
Evening star., 1956-12-30
Church In the Round
By PAUL HANEY

Later in the Middle Ages, church building
emphasis shifted to the grandioSe. I'm
menSity was all that seemed to count
Meanwhile. the people got farther and
farther from the altar.
with our new church, we wanted
building that would retain the historic
intimacy of the mass and at the same time
seat as many as our expanded parish, but
limited budget would allow The circular
church was our answer"
There are those. Father Cauwe admits,
who would shudder, "Oh Too modern!"
at the sight of the new church Ton Old
Dominion drive, miles from Glebe road.
Father Cauwe'S reaction: IF church has
a place in modern society, why shouldn't
it have place in modern architecture?
Look at the great cathedrals of Europe.
They were modern"
No matter which of its eight exterior
walls you look at, st. Johns new "beamless"
church is impreSSively modern-So much
so as to appear deceptively costly Actually.
it's the dollarS-and-centS argument that
clinches the worth of the new church in
the eyes of the most dubious
ITO build the traditional box-type church
with the same seating capacity would have
cost upward of 100000 The price of our
church-complete, next to nothing donated
is Sl10O00," Father Cauwe says
The new plant, 118 feet in diameter, in
cludeS four l5-foot wings from the main
Structure-main entrance, Sacristy, choir
and sound-reSistant crying room" for
babies. Seating slopes down foot to the
Evening star., 1956-12-30

THREE YEARS AGO, when a Fairfax
Il County VA priest began talking new
church for his overgrown parish. he tied
one must" to the project-a must that
not so many years ago might have been
looked upon as hereSy 1t was that the
new building give the mass back to the
people"
That helps to explain why members of
St Johns Catholic Church now are hearing
mass in a circular church. Not one person
in the structure built to seat 1872 is more
than seven pews from the altar.
The man behind this religion-in-the
round approach to church design is the
Rev Paul R. Cauwe. The 45-year-old
Belgian born miSSionary-who by the way,
spent nearly four years in a japanese prison
prints as easily as he follows his daily
breviary. He was wrestling with building
specifications in an uncle'S architectural
offices before he got out of grammar school,
Always l have deplored the idea of
having to attend mass from the 59th pew
meditating on SO many hats and backs"
says Father Cauwe with more than a trace
of a Flemish accent.
Nobody seems to know Just when the
priest turned his back on the people-that
is. when the altar was placed against the
far end of the traditional oblong church
But it was probably during the Middle Ages
In the early days. it was different.
Groups were small dining room table
in the center of the room-often served as
an altar in a Roman home,