PALMERSTON NORTH

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 7, 14 February 1907, Page 19

PALMERSTON NORTH

(From our own correspondent.)

February 10. l

The mission conducted by Rev. Father Francis during I/he -past fortnight was brought to a close to-night. The Zealandia Hall was i tilled by. a very large' congregation. Father Francis in his" final sermon "chose as " liis subject the Transfiguration of Our Lord on the Mount. The ceremonies closed with- renewal" of the -Baptismal vows and the imparting of the PSpal blessing. St. Patrick's Church, was again crowded at all , the Masses this morning, the whole of the sodalities "approaching the Holy Table. . .

" Rev. Father Francis proceeds to Ashhurst on Monday -to preach a short mission, returning to Palmerston on Thursday, when he .will bless, the large mission .cross, which will be placed in suitable position 1 in the church. It, may not be generally known, "save to a few of the oldier parishioners, that tWis cross was presented to St. Patrick's Church by, the young men of the congregation some ten - years ago.