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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1956

Page

6

Maynard Girl and Cambridge Man Are Married

Miss Rose Charlotte Buscemi and Robert Morash wed at Maynard St Bridget's Church in a 2 PM double ring ceremony. The reception followed at K of C Hall for 150 relatives and friends. The couple plans to reside in Gleasondale after a wedding trip.

Maynard St. Bridget’s Church Rose Charlotte Buscemi Robert Morash Flora Morash Cambridge Mr. Morash Creighton K. of C. Hall Joseph Buscemi Butler Avenue Jo Buscemi Joan Driscoll Quincy Mary Babaian Braintree Gleasondale Sevens Beacon Watertown

Parish Elect New Officers at Carlisle

The First Religious Society Unitarian held its annual meeting at the Carlisle church led by moderator Guy W. Clark who was re elected. Officers include parish clerk Mrs Earl G Emery parish committee members Benjamin F Clark Everett F pham Mrs Ralph A Gerow Mrs Guy W Clark Herbert Bates treasurer Mrs Alphonse D Martin auditor Mrs James H Wilkins flower committee Mrs Martin Mrs Clark Mrs Charles E Forsaith visiting committee Mrs James A Patch Mrs Robert F Lauder George W Foss trustee Donald A Lapham James H Wilkins Jay Fisk music committee chair Donald A Lapham delegate meetings Wilkins Patch

Carlisle First Religious Society (Unitarian Guy W. Clark Earl G. Emery Benjamin F. Clark Everett F.pham Beig Ralph A. Gerow Herbert Bates Alphonse D. Martin James H. Wilkins Martin Clark Charles E. Forsaith James A. Patch Robert F. Lauder George W. Foss Donald A. Lapham Jay Fisk Wilkins Patch

Charles Spurrell Sexton 30 Years At St. Bridget's

Maynard Today reports Charles Spurrell completes 30 years as sexton of St. Bridget's church. He has served under four pastors and seen about 25 curates pass through. He has also managed St. Bridget's Cemetery for years.

Charles Spurrell Sexton St. Bridget’s Maynard Charles Spurrell St. Bridget’s Church Spurrell St. Bridget’s Cemetery

Unity Alliance Club Meets at First Parish Vestry

On Thursday April 26 the Unity Alliance Club holds a joint meeting in the vestry of the First Parish Church Whitarian at 8 00 p m Plans will be discussed for the annual church fair in the fall Mrs Boyd is to be the evening speaker and will address the subject of the event and community affairs

Unity A Alliance Club Whitarian Geest Boyd

Carlisle Congregational Church to mark 175th anniversary

The Carlisle Congregational Church celebrates its 175th anniversary with events on May 6 and 7. Keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Harold J. Oekenga of Park Street Church leads a Monday banquet. Sunday morning service features Rev. Robert B. Dempsey and a sermon by Rev. Paul Litchfield. An afternoon historic tour visits town homes, and a reception for former pastors closes the program. Mrs Hebert A. Lee chairs the arrangements.

Carlisle Harold J. Oekenga Park Street Congregational Church Carlisle Congregational Church Oekenga Robert B. Dempsey Paul Litchfield Charles Massey Hebert A. Lee

Sunday School Moves into New Christian Education Wing

Concord Plis of Trinitarian Congregational Church will relocate the Sunday School to the new Christian Education Wing this Sunday at 9 30 a m. Students gather for worship then proceed to class rooms. Exterior work is finished though interior completion awaits Sunday. The High Youth Fellowship will rearrange the space adding 17 rooms and two Sunday sessions remain at 9 30 and 11 am. The wing will be formally dedicated on June 3. Arthur F. Tibbets of Concord is general contractor and Frank Owens is architect.

Concord — Papils of Trinitarian Congregational Church School Christian Education High Youth Fellowship Arthur F. Tibbets of Concord Frank Owens

Congo Notes at Carlisle 175th Anniversary

Congo Notes at Carlisle records the 175th anniversary of the Church of Christ in Carlisle from 1781 to present. Celebrations May 6 and 7 include 18th century flavored services, visiting pastors, Rev Charles Massey preaching, a Yankee pot roast banquet, and speaker Dr Harold John Ockenga. Rev Robert B. Dempsey preaches this Sunday on Our Hearts Did Burn.

Carlisle Church of Christ In Church of Christ Carlisle Congregational Church Charles Massey Harold John Ockenga Park Street Church Robert B. Dempsey

Acton Catholic Woman's Guild to Meet Tuesday May 1

The Acton Catholic Woman's Guild will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday May 1 with devotions at 7 45 p m at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church. The meeting starts at 8 00 p m. Guests Mrs Evelyn Duren of Carlisle and Mrs Ida Hope of East Acton attend and will conduct a cake demonstration. Hostess is Mrs Martha Maherty.

West Acton Acton Catholic Woman's Guild St. Elizabeth of Hungary Evelyn Duren Carlisle Ida. Hope East Acton Martha Maherty

Evangelical Free Church Youth Fellowship Plans Week

The Youth Fellowship meets Friday at 6 p.m. to attend the Missionary Conference at Park Street Church in Boston. The Counsel Club holds a progressive supper Saturday at 7 p.m. at Mr and Mrs George Hodgson’s home. Pioneer Girls gather Monday at 6 45 p.m. Christian Service Brigade meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Mid week service is Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Rebecca Sewing Circle meets Thursday May 8 at 7 p.m. for a covered dish supper. Each member is asked to bring a neighbor.

Concers Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Free Church Park Street Boston Counsel Club George Hodgson Pioneer Girls Christian Service Brigade Rebecca Sewing Circle

The Church Reaches Out April Bible Lesson Summary

This study reviews early Christian outreach after Pentecost, showing how persecution spread believers from Jerusalem to Samaria and beyond. It highlights lay service, missionary effort, and examples like Philip converting an Ethiopian eunuch and Peter visiting Samaritan villages to preach.

Stephen Samaria Peter John Jerusalem Philip Candace Ethiopia Christ

New Baptist Church Forms at Bedford

The Immanuel Baptist Church of Bedford is formed with 12 families as the nucleus. It acts as a missionary arm of Immanuel Baptist Church of Newton. Sunday services will be at Union School, Bedford Center. Rev. Dean Nale has been named pastor. Plans target a church at Great road and Masardis street.

Bedford Immanuel Baptist Church of Newton Union School Bedford Center Dean Nale Th. M Stroudeburg Great Road Masardis Street

Religious services listed in Carlisle church notices

Catholic and Unitarian congregations schedule Sunday Mass and worship at 9 30 or 10 45 a m with church schools and Sunday School options. Congregational services led by Rev Robert Dempsey with evening and midweek services and officers listed.

South Acton church holds Sunday worship at 10 45

South Acton Community Universalist Church at Cor Main and Central Streets announces Sunday morning worship at 10 45 led by Rev. James D. Hunt. The brief notice outlines regular service timing in a local church column.

Community Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Streets James D. Hunt

Congregational Church Service Schedule and Communion

Rev. David Thompson presides with Ellen Tuomanen directing the choir and Charlotte Reynolds at the organ. Worship starts at 9 45 a m with Sunday school at 11 a m and nursery provided during the service. Communion observed on the first Sunday.

South Acton Congregational Church David Thompson Ellen Tuomanen Charlotte Reynolds

Carlisle Ever-Ready Class Sees Tuesday Meeting

The Ever-Ready Class of Carlisle Congregational Church met on Tuesday evening. President Mrs Adam Harrison led the business session and Ghinesa auction followed. Hostesses Arlette Larsen Isabelle Camp ing Flo Phi Janie nwell assisted.

Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Church Adam Harrison Ghinesa Rearlette Larsen Isabelle Flo Phi Janienwell

Meeting of the Men's Brotherhood at Evangelical Free Church

Tonight at 8 o clock a meeting of the Men's Brotherhood will be held at Evangelical Free Church. A film will be shown followed by a discussion led by Richard Purinton the president. Several men will be hosts and all men are invited.

Concord Evangelical Free Church Richard Purinton

Acton Meeting Schedule at Donnell Soard Man Home

A meeting for Wortsam is set for Sus days at 8:00 p m at the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Soard man, 400 Malin Street, Acton Cen ver. Winifred Barrett is noted in connection with the event.

Wortsam Susdays Donnell and Eabeth Soardman Malin St Acton Cenver Winifred Barrett

Prayer Sermons Echoed in City Church Schedule

Sunday service plan lists two sermons on Prayer by Mr Grimshaw at 8:30 and 10:45 with First Service and Second Service. Church School times include Grade 5 to Senior High at 9:30 and Nursery to Grade 4 at 10:45. Junior and Senior Pilgrim Fellowship set for 7:00.

Church School Grimshaw Pilgrim Fellowship

Trinity Church Announces Work Night and Classes

Trinity Church plans a Work Night next Monday at 7 30 p m for the children s fair held at Jenney s barn Monument street Holy Communion and Bible class will be at 10 a m Thursday May 3 and the same evening a confirmation class will meet at 8 p m

Trinity Church Concord Jenney’s Barn Monument Street

West Acton St Elizabeth and West Action Baptist Notices

Sunday schedule details for West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary and West Action Baptist churches. Masses at 7 9 10 11:30 for St Elizabeth with daily 7 am mass. Baptist services led by Rev Ronald H Noble organist June Hill choir director Waldo Williams. April 15 9:30 am church school 10:45 am morning worship Sermon Climax or Beginning nursery care youth fellowship 7 pm. We invite worship and study.

ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Deniel F. Riordan Ety Sagenich Mre Ruth Kennedy West Action Baptist Church Ronald H. Noble June Hill Waldo MacWilliams Church Edward Bailey

First Parish Church Unitarian Organized 1700

The First Parish Church Unitarian announces service times led by Minister Paul E Killinger. Church School runs 9 45 with nursey kindergarten and first grade while older students attend 11 o clock worship on Sunday morning.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Vernon Damon

Union Evangelical Church Service in Stow

Union Evangelical Church in Stow presents morning worship led by Rev. S Garlin Hall with Miss Jessie Lewis as organist Mrs Cyrus Kendrick directing the choir and Kalervo Hekkala serving as sustainer. Service scheduled for 10 45 AMSunday.

Union Evangelical Church Stow S. Garlin Hall Jessie Lewis Cyrus Kendrick Kalervo Hekkala Sunt

Lincoln churches schedule outlines and leaders

Congregational and Unitarian at Bedford Street lists morning worship at 9 30 and 11 with 7 P M Pilgrim Fellowship at Parish House led by Charles Styron Mrs Thomas W McGrath. Saint Anne's in the Field Episcopal Concord Road notes eight and ten thirty Holy Communion and sermon at ten Sunday School at nine with Morley Lush organist Reverend Morris Robinson rector.

Lincoln Congregational Uniterian Bedford Street 6Th Center Charles Marvin Styron Thomas W. McGrath Pilgrim Fellowship ST. Anne's IN the Field Episcopal Concord Road South Lincoln Morris Robinson Morley Lush

Pilgrim Fellowship to Meet at West Concord Union Church

West Concord Union Church schedules a 7 o'clock pay night for the High School Pilgrim Fellowship. The standing committee meets Monday at 7:30. Church school board meets Tuesday at 8 am. Senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7:45 am and junior choir Thursday at 6:15 pm.

West Concord Pilgrim Fellowship of

God Bless You Cited as Three Beautiful Words

The passage highlights the phrase God Bless You as the most beautiful words, praising their sincerity devotion and prayerful use among people. It underscores blessing others with peace and spiritual significance drawn from Numbers 6:24 26.

Sudbury St Ann’s Church List of Sunday Masses

The Wayland church schedules Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 11 am with a catechism session after the 9 o’clock mass. Services held in the upper Town Hall. Rev Wilhem J Carty officiates. Baptisms noted in the record.

Upper Town Hall

First Parish Unitarian Service Schedule

Reverend James Hammond leads morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school and nursery. Mrs James Greenwailt is organist and Mrs Robert Deds chairs the directorate.

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury James Hammond James Greenwailt Robert Deds

St Elizabeth's Church Service Schedule

The church announces services for Sunday April 29 led by Rev Stanley F Rodgers Minister-In-Charge with Holy Communion at 8:00 am followed by breakfast for newly confirmed. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 10:00 am and a Sudbury Grange group will attend. Sunday School meets at 11:00 am in the Parish House.

Sedbury Stanley F. Rodgers W. Frasier Warren Sudbury Grange

Memorial South Sudbury Service Plan Details

Memorial South Sudbury announces Sunday events led by Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr. at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. Baby pitting class, 11 a.m. Morning Worship with music by the Woman's Choral Group. Sermon by Hugh Annett on Making an Ideal Real. Pilgrim Fellowship officer meeting at 6 p.m. and regular Pilgrim Fellowship at 11 p.m.

Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury Ernest Bodenweber Woman’s Choral Hugh Annett Annett Cambridge Weston Princeton ‘Theological School

Maynard Methodist Church Announcement Services and Events

Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads morning worship at 9 30 with sermon Who Do You Live With Sunday school follows at 10 45 for all ages. Youth fellowships at 4 30 and 6 30 in Maynard Church. Auction on Dakin road Saturday 10 to 4 proceeds to New Church Fund. Altar flowers memory of Frank Hadley from Rodney and family. Choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 15.

Robert K. Jones Edmund Beebe Philip C. Putnam Kenneth McMurtry Lower Town Hall Ralph Hawes Roy Reach L. Roy Hawes Maynard Methodist Church L. Rey Hawes Dakin Road North Sudbury New Church Fund Frank Hadley Rodney Hadley

Religious Notes From Carlisle-Fread Robbins Service

Carlisle Fread Robbins of Bedford road served as substitute organist at the morning service at First Religious Sanctuary Sunday. The offerings were given in memory of Mr and Mrs Daniel Webster. Several parishioners attended the North Middlesex conference held at Stow University Church Sunday after Give to Cancer Crusade action.

Carlisle

Concord First Parish Service Details

Rev. Edward P. David O.D. leads worship at Concord's First Parish on Lexington Road with organist Philip W. Trumbull. Morning worship at 10:10 and 10:50 a.m. features the sermon titled Three Aspects of a Valid Religion.

Concord Edward P. David Lexington Road Philip W. Trumbull

Parish Calendar at Monument Square Catholic Church

Pastor Rev. John A. York and assistant Rev. Edmund M. Higgins lead services at 7 8:30 10 and 11:30 with Rev. James H. Connelly as curate. Esther Costello is organist. Sunday School follows the 8:30 mass.

Sit Fernard TZ Monument Square John A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connelly Mias Esther Costello

Gun Law? NeLp Of Christians Church

Weat Con ord Cathn.ic Rev. Lewis F. "earn Pactor Rev. Thoms B. Morgan Curate Miss Pelene Donahue Organist Sunday Masses at 78 20 10:15 and 11:30 o'clock. Sunday School after 8:30 mass.

Nelp OF Christians Church Weat Con Ord Cathn Lewis F Thoms B. Morgan Pelene Donahue

Trinity Church Service Schedule Listed

Rev. Wm. H. Clark rector and Mrs. Margaret Ridcut organist lead an 8 a.m. Holy Communion and a 9:15 a.m. morning prayer with sermon. A church school session accompanies the 10:45 a.m. service with a sermon.

Trinit Cavneh Episcopal Eli Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridcut

Church Service and School Registration Details

Reverend Edwin B. Nyieh leads morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled A Man Walked the Earth. Church school registration for grades 3-8 begins at 10, followed by an 11 a.m. session for beginners Kindergarten and primary. Organist Nina Lind also participates.

Wes Consccaa Onion Church Edwin B. Nyieh Nina Lind

Theological Education Sunday Observed at Trinitarian Church

The Trinitarian church on Walden Street announces Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. nursery care at 11 a.m. morning worship follows. The guest speaker is Dr Wallace Forgey of Andover Newton Theological School.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street Tev Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark Wallace Forgey Andover-Newton Theological School

First Church Services in Concord Urge Benevolent Worldview

Richmond pastor leads 10 am Bible classes for all ages with a nursery for under threes and an 11:15 am sermon How to Achieve A Better World. Evening gospel service at 7:30 pm at First Church of Christ Scientist Concord with 10:45 am Sunday services and Wednesday testimonials.

Land Richmond First Church OF Christ, Scientist Concord Milldam Main Street Christian Science Services Mary Baker Eddy

Baby Baptized at St Elizabeth of Hamgary Church

Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay P. O'Connor of Seminole was baptized Sunday at St Elizabeth of Hamgary Church. Rev. Daniel F. Riordan officiated. Godparents were Edward L. O'Connor of Stamford Connecticut and Jill Neff of East Haven Connecticut. The family has an older son Jay Jr.

West Acton William Montgomery Jay P. O’connor St. Elizabeth of Hamgary Church Daniel F. Riordan Edward L. O'Connor Stamford Connecticut Jill Neff East Haven Jay, Jr

Maynard St Bridget’s Church Mass Times and Confession Schedule

Maynard St Bridget’s Church lists Sunday Masses at 7:00 9:00 and 11:30 with venues noted as upstairs chapel. Pariah masses at 7:00 a m. Confession on Saturday from 4:30 to 5 and 7 to 8:39 p m. Novena services on Wednesday evenings.

ST. Bridget’s Church William J. O’den Pasig Michael D. Sullivan Aast Gerard Creighton

Finnish Ev. Mission Services Schedule

Pastor Eimo Hamaleinen leads a midweek devotional Thursday April 26 at 7 30 p m with a social hour and coffee table. Sunday April 29 includes Sunday School at 9 30 a m and worship at 11 a m. Friendship Club meets Tuesday May 11 at 7 30 p m at the church. Miss Lilidh and Ada Reini will speak at the Coffee Table.

EV. Mission Congregational Church Eimo Hamaleinen

Union Congregational Church Activities and Schedule

The union Congregational Church announces minister Orville Ullom and staff roles. Sunday events include church services at 9:30 and 10:35, youth Bible class, Pilgrim Fellowships, and choir rehearsals. Weekly activities cover Girl Scouts, BSA Troops, Explorer Post 11, and a 11:00 Confirmation Class. Memorial flowers honor Mr. Alving Stone from Mrs. Mary Stone.

Orville D. Ullom J. Russell Hite Harold F. Nordberg Harold A. Merriam Marion L. Jones North Woburn Congregational Church Mary Stone Alving Stone

Bedford Churches Schedule Trails in Local Services

Bedford area churches list Sunday school times and worship details. Congregational Rev Mervin L Derby leads at 52 Great Road with 9 30 Sunday school and 10 48 sermon. Unitarian First Church lists services 9 45 Sunday school and 11 morning service with special music. Episcopal Mission meets Sundays 10 30 am at Legion hall on Great Road.

Church OF Christ Congregational Mervin L. Derby Prater Constance Terry Great Road First Panten Unitarian Cetrch David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb NEW Episcopal Mission Legion Hall

St George Church Schedule and Parish Notes

St George's Church Summer Street announces services for the third Sunday after Easter 1956 with Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. Family Service at 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer at 10:45 a.m. and a Young People's Fellowship at 6:30 a.m. Parish notes mention a food sale on Friday April 20 and St Mark's Day Wolv Communion on Wednesday April 25 at 10 a.m. The Patronal Festival of St George's is noted for April 23rd.

ST. George’s Church Episcopal Summer St A. E. Gabriel St. George Young People’s Fellowship Hawes St. Mark’s

Unclear OCR Entry for Local Events and Classes

Fragmentary notice lists meetings and classes including schedule items, chorus, Bible studies, nursery, and tea events. Mentions Maynarg Mrs R and Primary weth Meister Tea amid scattered references to locations and times.

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Rose C. Buscemi GIVE Crusade Congo Guild Evangelical Church Robert A. Harper NEW Baptist Church St. Elizabeth's Catholic Mission Fr. York 1St Religious Society Unitarian Albert N. Kaucher Donald Lapham Robert Needham Robert Dempsey Penerk A. Lee Frances Whitman Christian Endeavor South Acton Cuaron Dwerinsy Seiten Society GetQuskrere Mr. Grimshaw ST. Joseph’s Church Lincoln Road Walter F. Donahue Ethel Davis Appoin OUR Lady OF Fatima Robert H. Hurley ST. Elizabeth'’S Church Episcopal the SM ™Dbury Methodist Church Lst Union Congrega Ype Church Michaels Chuach Cathottc Harolold McDermott Arthur Flynn John Fitezevale Bernard Flannery Gleabsondale Robert &. Hemmnezla James Laffin Schop The Cancer Crusade Russiail F.g Day of the Bible Dis Council Maynarg Mrs. R Primary Weth Meister
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