Diocesan News

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XLIX, Issue 19, 11 May 1922, Page 27

Diocesan News

ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON (From our own correspondent.) May 5. His Grace Archbishop Redwood will bless and solemnly re-open St. Francis do Sales’ Church, Island Bay, on Sunday, the 14th inst. His Grace will 'celebrate Pontifical High Mass at 10 o’clock, and preach. Very Rev. Father T. McCarthy, S.M., Superior of the Marist Missioners, will preach in tho evening. A mission will bo opened at the Church of St. Mary of the Angels on Sunday, 21st inst. It Mill be conducted by tho Marist Missioners. Very Rev. Dean Tubman, S.M., ill relieve Rev. Father Hickson, S.M., as parish priest of Mecanee during the latter’s absence on sick leave. A very successful euchre party in aid of St. Joseph’s bazaar was held at the Federation rooms last Tuesday evening. Mr. A. J. Morgan, a parishioner of Johnsonville, has just retired from the position of Accountant to the Treasury, of which department ho has been an officer for the past 3G years. Mr. Morgan Mas the recipient of a presentation from the staff, and also a letter from the Prime Minister thanking Mr. Morgan for long, faithful, and efficient service, and wishing him years of health and prosperity in his retirement. To liquidate the debt on the church at Island Bay, which has been recently enlarged, the Yen. Archdeacon Devoy is arranging to hold a sale of work in August, and at a meeting held last Sunday, Mesdames M. J. Kennedy, F. Taylor, P. Loudon, and Miss M. Delaney were appointed stallholders. Rev. Father Smvth, SAL, proposes to build a substantial brick hall r at Thorndon for parish purposes, and has entrusted the designs to Air. T. -T. ALCosker, architect. Father Smyth proposes to open the hall in October next with a bazaar. The many friends of Rev. AV. J. Schaefer, S.M., Mill be pleased to know that he is spending an enjoyable holiday abroad. He left Well in gton in February last, accompanied by Air. I. L. H ierring, recently head-prefect at St. Patrick’s College. The travellers spent some time in Australia, visited Tasmania, and according to last mail were in Bombay. They spent two weeks in Ceylon, being the guests of the Benedictine community at Kandy. Ashburton (From our own correspondent.) May 8. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Robertson, prior to leaving Ashburton to take up residence in Lyttelton, were fa rewelled by the residents of Ashburton. The Alavor (Mr. Galbraith) presided. Representatives of all the banks and firms of the town were present. After various speakers had referred to the able manner in which Mr. Robertson had discharged his duties as assistant-manager of the Bank of New Zealand, the Mavor presented him, on behalf of the conntv, with a well-filled wallet of, notes. All wish Mr, and Mrs. Robertson and family happiness, and prosperity in their new home in Lyttelton. ' An effort is being made by the executive of the Catholic Club to increase the membership and thus increase the attendance at meetings. For this purpose a social ‘ was held recently, and proved a great success, the president (Mr. L. Ryan) presiding. Progressive euchre was indulged in during the early part of the evening, the prizes falling to Miss McQuilkin and Mr. F. J. Lennon. The club is deeply indebted to Mrs. Cuncen, who has taken charge of the supper arrangements for the club’s socials. Members of the Catholic Club have again taken in hand the visiting of Catholic inmates at the local Old Men’s Home. Years ago it was a general practice to visit the home weekly, hut owing to the wa this was discontinued. Now that the members have resumed interest, it is proposed to visit the home weekly, taking out supplies of tobacco, together with the Catholic newspaper. As there are at present 16 of the old men in residence there, a Sunday afternoon can be well spent by visiting them. , The fortnightly meeting of tho local branch of the H.A.0.8. Society was held last Monday evening, the president (Bro. Bryant) presiding over a good attendance. The secretary read tho quarterly balance sheet, and the adoption Mas moved subject to audit. Lengthy correspondence was received from the District and dealt with. The weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Club was held on Wednesday evening, the president (Mr. L. Ryan) presiding. Two nominations were received for membership. The attendance of members at the meeting showed considerable improvement, fully half the members being present. ' The programme for the evening was ah impromptu debate on the subject, “Should bookmakers be , licensed in New Zealand?” Messrs. V. Cullen led for the affirmative, supported by Messrs. Cooper and Brophv. while x Mr. H. Lennon, supported by Messrs. Brvant and Purcell, opposed. After the various speakers had expressed their views, a general discussion ensued, followed by a popular vote resulting in n win for the affirmative. . V

Timaru (From our own correspondent.) May 8. Rev. Father J. More O’Ferrall, S.M., lately received the sad news of the death of his mother in Ireland, at the advanced ago of 76 years. Requiem Mass was celebrated at the Sacred Heart Church on the 2nd inst. for the repose of her soul.—R.l.P. Three old parishioners passed away last week Mrs. Mara (mother of Bandmaster Al. Mara), Messrs. Jas. Doyle and J. Flett. —R.I.P. At the annual meeting of the Timaru Catholic Club held last week, there was a large attendance, Rev. Father O’Ferrall presiding. It was decided to form chess and miniature rifle clubs under the central club. The election of office-bearers’ resulted as follows: —Patron, Rev. Father Hurley; president, Rev. Father O’Ferrall; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. B. Crowley and 11. J. Cuddon-Large; hon. secretary, Mr. J. P. Leigh; treasurer, Mr. R. T. Marlow; executive Messrs. P. Downey, P. Hogan, T. Layburn, and P. Stapleton ; lion, auditor, Air. J. G. Yenning. The affiliated societies are also represented on the executive by Messrs. F. Ryan (Celtic Football Club), J. G. Venning (St. John’s Tennis Club), and M. Angland (Celtic Cricket Club). The balance sheet was considered highly satisfactory, and was duly adopted. A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. M. Hyland (late 'secretary) for his useful and valuable work for the club and kindred societies in the parish. Temuka (From our own correspondent.) ■ May 8. On Anzac Day a very large congregation, including a good number of returned soldiers, assisted at the nine o’clock Mass, which was celebrated by the Rev. Father Galenic, SAL. for the repose of the souls of those from the Temuka parish who made the supreme sacrifice at the war. After Mass, Rev. Dr. Kennedy, SAL, spoke on the debt of gratitude and of honor that we one to those who sacrificed their lives during the war, and of our duty to pray for them. A memorial in honor of the 36 men from the Temuka. parish who fell in the Great War was then unveiled by the Rev. Father Galerne, who explained the meaning of the monument. This consists of a pedestal about four feet high, with a marble tablet on which are engraved the names of the men from the parish who fell in the war, and a group of statuary representing Our Lady of Compassion seated at the foot of the Cross, with the dead body of her Divine Son in her arms. ■ Many beautiful wreaths were laid at the foot of the monument bv the Returned Soldiers’ Association, the school children, and relatives of the fallen soldiers. The choir sang appropriate hymns during tho ceremony, which concluded with the “Dead March” played by the organist, Miss E. Twomey. The first of this season’s series of socials was held in the Catholic Hall on Tuesday last, and was very successful. A large number of members of the local branch of the H.A.0.8. Society anproached the Holy Table in a body at the eight o’clock Mass on Sunday, and afterwards adjourned to the Catholic Hall, where a Communion breakfast was prepared. The work devolved on members of the social committee, assisted by members of the Children of Mary Sodality, and the opportunity was taken by the president (Bro. D. O’Connell) to voice the appreciation of members for the great success that attended their efforts. Rev. Dr. Kennedy, S.M., the promoter of the gathering, pave a short address and expressed his pleasure at seeing so many members present. : <x>A