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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
7
Ernest Bor of Memor arch ran cross country and set a 26 mile route record before moving from his center. Friends wish him luck as he continues training with Sudbury.
A Sunday service featured hymns led by Robin h and Rob. Robert K and Paul Pardy attended at the Methodist Church. A Workers’ service followed with cross atom iday by several members. Rehearsals included Roland our Ab rmss and Mr. rehearsed s. The service referenced the Mas association.
Fragmentary notice outlines a lecture series at the canal church on Sunday at 8 p m and a men's meeting next Thursday with a leading speaker. Details and exact dates are unclear due to damaged text.
Rev Lewis F Kearn of Our Lady Help of Christians Church marked 25 years since his ordination with a mass of thanksgiving Monday morning. His silver jubilee was observed officially on April 5 after Lent. Rev Frank Deignan assisted. altar boys included David Kearn and Lewis Kearn. Family attendees included Walter Kearn and Mrs Kearn of Newtonville, Walter Kearn Jr of West Medford, John Kelleher and family of Somerville, and other relatives. Fr Kearn arrived in February to succeed the late Rev John Scollan who died January 30.
Local churches were filled for Easter services on Sunday. St. Elizabeth's held three masses with many receiving Holy Communion. Sunrise services and special sermons celebrated the Feast of the Resurrection. Flowers decorated the altars across Fort Devens churches.
West Acton announces first communion classes for St Elizabeth of Hungary parish children. Classes start Saturday at 2 pm at the church under the Sisters of Notre Dame Waltham. All eligible boys and girls should attend. First communion for Holy Communion on Sunday May 9.
Rev. Dr. Oscar Hawes, interim minister of the First Parish Unitarian church, preached his farewell on Easter Sunday before departing for Maine. Until a new minister arrives, the parish will be served by supply ministers led by Rev. Mr. Phol.
The Ladies Circle of the Universalist church in South Acton will sponsor a whist party and food sale at the vestry on Friday at 3 o'clock. Baked beans and various foods will be on sale and the public is welcome.
A reflection on Luke 12 31 urging readers to seek the kingdom of God as the source of lasting contentment beyond wealth and possessions. The message warns that without God within, even the greatest fortunes leave a man empty and unhappy.
The lesson notes Abijah the prophet foresaw Jeroboam leading a revolt after Solomon's death. It credits Jeroboam’s scheming with awakening revolt, notes God’s judgment on David’s house for idolatry, and stresses that God’s promises require obedience to His will.
Helen Appleton of Boston will lecture in Acton Town Hall on Friday night April 30 at 8 p.m. The talk titled Christian Science The Revelation of Universal Good will discuss prayer as a healing force. The event, under The Mother Church auspices, is free and open to the public.
Sunday evening at 6 in West Concord Union Church the junior high group meets led by Mrs. Edward B Nylen. At 7 the senior group meets with sponsors Mr and Mrs Philip Damon. Monday the 26th the Santa Chiara Guild holds its monthly meeting led by Mrs William Damon. Tuesday the standing committee meets and Wednesday night the senior choir rehearses again.
Concord First Church of Christ Scientist in Concord invites attendance at 10:45 for Sunday services and Sunday school, with Wednesday evening testimonials at 8. Reading Room hours are weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and evenings Wednesday to 7:30, Friday to 9 p.m. A nursery serves young children. The Lesson Sermon on Probation after Death includes Bible passages and selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, with the Golden Text from Psalms.
Carlisle 1st Religious Society and Congregational Church list leaders and timings. Unitarian services 9:30 to 10:30 a m with sermon, 10:45 worship led by Mr Brandoch Lovely and Rev W Walter Hall officiates at Congregational with organist Mrs Herbert Lee. Afternoon events include Christian Endeavor 6 p m and evening service 7 p m.
Rev Fr York, pastor, conducts Sunday morning mass at 9 30 at St Elizabeths Catholic Mission.
The Project committee of the First Parish Unitarian Church met April 15 to plan an on site auction May 22 to raise funds for church building and grounds improvements.
Oklahoma coach Jenks Simmons, famed for sports statistics recall, faced a date mix up after taking his team 65 miles to Enid for a tournament that did not start until the following night. The group began their return trip immediately.
Rodolf Sholom at 24 Acton Street Maynard invites children to Sunday School Sunday morning from 9 to 12 in a community faith program for youngsters and families.
Beginning Sunday April 25 Mt Calvary Ev Lutheran Church Hastings Maynard St Maynard Stow line will hold 9 am Divine Worship Finnish 10 am Sunday School 11 am English Worship. A nursery class is offered during the 11 am service. Welcome.
Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. presides with Hazarah Williams as music minister and Miss Jeannette Rayner at the organ. Sunday school for intermediates and seniors at 9 45. morning worship at 11 with Elijah as the sermon. Youth fellowship at 7 p m. Annual meeting and turkey supper at 7 p m. reservations scarce. Boy Scouts Friday 7 30 p m Girl Scouts Saturday. Circle I meets April 27 at Mrs. Albert Hodgess home. New adult membership class beginning soon.
Society of Friends meeting for worship held Sundays at 8 00 p m at Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 489 Main St Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 3 4360
Rev Eric W Grimshaw leads services on April 25 with morning church school and 10 45 service. Sermon The Size of Our Christianity by Rev Frank E Duddy. Middlesex Union Assn meets at Rolstone Fitchburg. Various church meetings planned April 27 28 29. New members joined on Holy Thursday by confession re affirmation and by letter.
St Bernard's Church Monument Square lists Rev John A York pastor Rev Edmund M Higgins curate Rev James H Connolly curate Miss Esther Costello organist. Sunday masses at 7 8 10 and 1130 and Sunday school after the 8 o'clock mass Benediction at 430 pm.
Rev. Lewis F. Kearn is pastor and Miss Helene Donahue is organist. Sunday Masses are at 7, 8 30, 10 15 and 11 30, with Sunday school after the 8 30 mass. Novena services have been suspended.
Sunday events list church activities for Walden Street including Junior Choir rehearsal at 9 a.m. Church School at 9:30 a.m. with Mrs. Ralph Hemeway supervising. Morning worship at 11 a.m. features a sermon on The Motherhood of God. Reverend Robert H. Barber is pastor with Wnhtfredge Clark as organist.
Trinity Church Elm Street announces Holy Communion at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. with sermon. Rev William H. Clark serves as rector and Mrs Margaret Rideout is organist.
The First Parish in Concord invites with Rev. Edward P. Daniels D D preaching at 11 o clock on Lexington Road. Church School at 10 50 a m. Organist Philip W Trumbull. Sermon subject The Good Life.
Rev Hyland Richmond pastor leads Bible school for all ages at 10 15 am. Morning worship follows at 11 15 am with a sermon by the minister. Evening gospel service at 7 30 pm.
Reverend Edwin B Nylen will lead morning worship at 10 45 with a sermon. Church School runs two sessions at 9 30 for grades one through twelve and then at 10 45 for beginners and kindergarten. Mrs Cyril King and Mrs William Damon are superintendents with a nursery for young children. Organist is Mrs Nina Lind.
Reverend Marvin L. Derby serves as pastor at Bedford Church of Christ with residence at 27 Great Road. Mrs Lena Blake is organist residing at 52 Great Road. Sunday school starts at 9 30 and the worship service at 10 45 with a sermon by the minister.
First Parish Unitarian Church announces Rev. Dr. Oscar Hawes as interim minister with Adelaide Newcomb as organist. Sunday school at 9 45 and morning service at 11 with sermon and special music. St Michael's Church lists Rev William E Kerriger as pastor with two organists and Masses at 7 30 8 30 10 30 and 11 30 a m followed by Benediction after the 8 30 service.
Rev. Hugh Weston will lead Sunday morning worship at 10 thirty in South Acton Universalist Church. Services are open to all.
Rev David Thompson delivers a 9 30 a m sermon with an 8 p m adult discussion group. Support Help Stamp Out Cancer by sending contributions to the American Cancer Society.
St Ann's Church Sudbury Wayland parish lists masses at 7 30 9 and 1 daily mass at 7 30 am baptisms by appointment and a 5 pm church service and Sunday school memorial service at South Sudbury April 25 with 9 30 am Sunday School 10 30 am service music solo by Mrs John D Copp sermon Why Did Judas Betray Jesus Pilgrim Fellowship to visit Wayland Fellowship Bible Study at 8 pm.
The Rev Rolling Fairbanks Minister in Charge Mr Richard Shacklett leads Sunday April 25 service at 10:00 am Morning Prayer and Sermon coffee hour Parish House Church School at 10:00 am and Young People Fellowship at 6:00 pm with Elizabeth H Warren as organist.
Sudbury Methodist Church lists Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr. as pastor with Rev. W Hazel Williams as youth minister and Philip C. Putnam as minister of music. A 7 p.m. sermon on Elijah follows Sunday School at 10 45 led by Supt LA Roy Hawes. Memorial flowers honored Harold Bishop and Albert Spiller. Visitors welcome.
West Acton list notes Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 30 o clock with daily mass at 7 o clock. Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor Betty Saganich organist Mrs Ruth Kennedy choir director.
Reverend Ronald Noble leads Sunday School at 9 30 with the sermon The End and the Beginning Mrs Allan Cameron at the organ and the Twelve Niners at 12 09 A Wachusett Baptist Association Buffalo Project Rally set for 7 00 p m at First Baptist Church invites worship and study this Sunday and Monday April 26 Friendship Society meets in the church vestry
Stow First Parish Church lists ministers and musicians with Sunday schedule Morning worship 11 am Sunday school 9:30 am. Union Evangelical Church Rev Dempsey announces Holy Week services Maundy Thursday 7:30 pm Communion Good Friday event Trinity College Choir concert Easter sunrise service 6:15 am Easter breakfast 9:30 am Sunday school 10:45 am worship service.
St Casimir church lists Sunday masses at 9 and one other unclear time with weekday masses at 8 am and confessions on Saturday at 8 am. St Bridget church under Rev OBrien and Rev Suullivan shows daily masses at 7 am, Saturday confessions 3-5 and 7-8:34 pm, Sunday masses at 7, 9, and 11 am with Miraculous Medal novena every Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
St George's Church lists rector Dr David R Covell and organist Edward Atty with services each Sunday including Holy Communion at 4 a m on 2nd and 4th Sundays and morning prayers with sermon at 10 45 a m on other Sundays Church school and nursery class are at 9 45 a m with a 10 45 a m Holy Communion and sermon on the 4th Sunday on the schedule
Pastor Eino Hamalainen leads Thursday 7 30 p m worship service. Coffee table sponsored by Mrs Mary Kukkula and Mrs Impi Rivers. Sunday School 9 30 a m Christian Endeavor 10 30 a m worship 11 a m.
Activities at St John s Ev Lutheran Church Glendale Street list service times for April including Finnish worship Sunday School and English worship 9 30 11 00 with events such as Ladies Aid meeting at Hendrickson home and Luther League parsonage 7 30 Men s Chorus rehearsal and 5 00 Luther League on Wednesday brief schedule by Pastor Gust Wuorinen
The Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Church in Maynard lists Holy Thursday April 22 events at 6 30 p m Vespers and readings The Passions of Christ Midnight Easter Blessing of the Easter Tables Easter Sunday April 25 at 6 p m Vespers and April 26 9 a m Divine Liturgy followed by an annual Easter dinner at the parish hall Everyone is welcome.
The Union Congregational Church lists Dr. B Paul Pardy as pastor with Marion L Jones as organist and Harold A Merriam as choir director. Services include 9:30 Sunday school, 10:45 Morning Worship with anthem and sermon, kindergarten class, and youth activities. Choir rehearsals Wednesdays at 7:30, Junior Christian Endeavor Thursdays at 3:45, Philathea Class meets April 27 at 7:30, Boy Scouts meet Thursdays at 7.
Rev Willard L Osborn will lead Sunday worship at Gleasondale Methodist Church with Miss Delia Newman as organist and Mrs Kenneth Robblee as soloist. Sunday school begins at 10 am followed by morning worship at 11 am.
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