DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, 14 August 1919, Page 27

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

Arrangements are being .made. for a series of missions, to be conducted in the diocese by the Marisb Missionary Fathers, commencing early in October. ...... A well-attended and successful euchre social was held in the Sacred Heart . Schoolroom, North-East Valley, on last Thursday evening, in aid of the local Catholic school funds. Complete arrangements were made by the committee for the entertainment, and enjoyment of the gathering. An appeal in aid of the Maori Missions will be made by the Very Rev. Dean Van Dyk, at St. Patrick s Basilica, South Dunedin, on next Sunday, and at Port Chalmers on Sunday week, August 24. Father' Bowen will also make an appeal, in aid of the same worthy object, at Milton on next Sunday, and at Mosgiel on the Sunday following. To-morrow (Friday), Feast of the Assumption, Masses will be celebrated in St. Joseph’s Cathedral parish as follows:—In the Cathedral at 6.30, 7, 8, and 11 a.m.; Sacred Heart Church, North-East Valley, at 7 a.m. ; Church of. the Immaculate Conception, Kaikorai, 8.30 a.m. ; and Church of St. Francis Xavier, Mornington, at 10 o’clock; at Port Chalmers Mass will be celebrated at 7 and at Waitati at 9 o’clock. On last Thursday evening a meeting of parishioners ol the suburban district of Kaikorai was held in the local Catholic schoolroom to devise means whereby to liquidate the existing debt on the Church property. Mr. J. Ford presided, and it was decided, as a preliminary to organising a sale of work to be held about November, to arrange a euchre social for Wednesday, August 27, the proceeds to form the nucleus of a fund to assist in stocking the stalls. A committee, with Miss C. Heffernan as secretary and Mrs. W. Duffy treasurer, was formed from among those present.

The Catholic families in the eastern portion of Mosgiel, in the form of a surprise party, paid a visit to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. O’Brien on Wednesday evening, to welcome them to the town. For the best paid of their lives Mr, and Mrs. O’Brien have lived at Wingatui, where their family was reared. Lately they disposed of their farm, and retired into private life at King Street, Mosgiel. . There is no more highly esteemed family on the Taieri Plain, and the near neighbors felt they should extend a combined welcome; and this was done in a very happy and homely manner, as above stated. The evening was spent in cards and music. > _ Mr. O’Brien feelingly thanked his new neighbors for their kind and.thoughtful welcome.

Tho Christian Brothers' football teams were again successful last week. The A grade:team very easilydefeated Normal- by 15 goals, to nil. The successful! goal-kickers were: H. Oullen 5, A. Hendren 3, S. Fox 3, J. Smith 2, F. Cotter 1, H. Baker 1. Playing in the B grade the "Greens" defeated High School C by 5 goals to nil: Goals were scored by: B. Roughan 3, L. Roughan 1, and I. McKenzie 1. The T> team drew with Mornington and were only deprived of victory at the last moment. The "Greens" really won this match, as they scored another goal, which the referee gave "over," although, as a matter of fact, the ball passed fully a yard under the bar. J, ■ Loon e.v and J. Cullen scored one goal each for their team. The E team defeated Kaikorai B by 1 goal to nil. J. Rodgerson scored the goal ■ for the "Greens." The committee in connection with the concert now being promoted? in aid ; of the furnishing fund of St. Michael's Convent of Mercy, Mornington, held : a meet-

ing after, Mass on last -Sunday; Mr. D. Whelan, who is directing the musical arrangements of the concert, which ; is to be given in His . Majesty’s Theatre on Saturday evening, August 30, reported that most satisfactory progress had been made in regard to the programme. Selections are •to be given by the Kaikorai Band, St. Joseph’s Glee Club will contribute several numbers, and attractive items will be given by a large party of children, trained by the Sisters of Mercy, South Dunedin. Other names appearing on the programme include Mesdames Astley Black, Coventry, Fraher, Misses Graves, M. Lemon, Messrs. W. A twill, and P. Carolin. Mr. Frank Perkins, of the “Diggers” Pierrots, has also kindly consented to assist. A committee ■of ladies will conduct a sale of sweets at the concert, and will be grateful for donations towards their supplies. Mrs. Eaton and Miss H. Whelan will be at the theatre on the day of the concert to receive contributions, and also the. names of those who desire to assist. Donations, and other offers of assistance,. may also be sent in to the joint secretaries, . Messrs. N. O’Neill and McKenzie, 144 Elgin Road, Morning ton.