Remuera

New Zealand Tablet, 18 December 1913, Page 43

Remuera

(From our own correspondent.) At the recent sixth standard examinations, five pupils were presented from St. Joseph's. School, with the result that four secured proficiency certificates and the other a competency pass. On Friday last the Sisters and children from St. Joseph's School had their annual picnic in the Sacred Heart Convent grounds, and a most enjoyable day was spent. Among those present were Rev. Fathers Doyle, Skinner, O'Doherty, and Brothers George and Virgilius.

The devotion of the Forty Hours’ Adoration was begun at the Sacred Heart Convent on Sunday last, and concluded on the following Tuesday. On Sunday Rev. Father Skinner celebrated a Missa Cantata, and in the afternoon the usual procession took place, during which Right Rev. Mgr. Brodie carried the Blessed Sacrament. Again, on Monday and Tuesday Rev. Father Skinner celebrated High Mass, Rev. Father O’Doherty being deacon, Rev. Father O’Malley subdeacon, and Rev. Father Doyle master of ceremonies. The occasional preacher was Father O’Doherty.

In order to bring the Jubilee ceremonies to a close, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament was held at St. Michael’s Church on Sunday last. The high altar was beautifully decorated with white and purple flowers by the Sisters of St. Joseph, and was much admired by everyone. In the evening a special sermon on the Blessed Sacrament and its influence on Catholic life was preached by Rev. Father Doyle. A procession round the church took place, those taking part in it being the Children of Mary the school children, the acolytes, and the clergy. The canopy over the Blessed Sacrament was carried by the members of the local conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. A very large muster of communicants approached the altar rails on Sunday last at the earlier Massesindeed, never before in the parish were so many Communions given in the one day.