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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
9
Throats avices W Acton holds a busy week with the Feast of St. Blaise at Elizabeth of Hun h following yeskr gis mass. Throats will be blessed at the first mass and again at the 1 ] mass as preparation for first Friday. Saturday's mass will hear prayers. The next meeting of the Name Society is set for Friday evening.
Townspeople are urged to reserve Fridays in March for a four part Life series sponsored by Sudbury Churches and the Lower Town Hall. Faculty from the University School will present topics on Christianity by Dr Sam Hedrick Dr Janet Newhall Clifford Moore and Paul Schilling. Reservations needed by Monday with calls to Hilltop.
Next Sunday the Christian Endeavor society celebrates Endeavor Sunday with a full morning service led by Lyn Dutton Miss Hig ht and Miss Laura preaching Forward Miss Virginia pen. Patti Davis responsive reading Lapham scripture reading Maselyt prayers White cemented music by seniors. The society hosts a party for C F Winchester guests Friday. County C E rally at Congregational Baptist Church. William Murphy will speak and Thessalon will be the theme with Triumphs.
Fragments indicate a Friday evening church gathering at Evan Church planned for 7 o clock with a guest speaker Rev Hyland T. Omesties. Alfred Host set for the event as attendees discuss duties and schedules.
Youth Sunday observed at Church of Christ with Christian Endeavor members leading the worship. Participants include Thelma Mathers president George Owen Jean Williamson Leona McConchie Claire Knapton John Keith. ushers Albert Williamson Norman Voigt Gordon Goodwin Robert Blake. sermonette by Rev. Martin L. Derby.
United Workers chalked up a monthly dessert and bridge party last Tuesday at Mrs. Richard C. Christie’s home 139 Great Road. Hostesses were Mrs. Herbert L. Clark and Mrs. Harden L. Bodkin. Five winners were Mrs. Walter F. Fitch Mrs. Louis Pfeiffer Mrs. Alice Bean Mrs. Danforth Hathaway and Mrs. Leila M. Blafe. Executive board members were hosted by Mrs. George D. Francis at Hillside Avenue last week. An all day sewing meeting was listed for Church of Christ Vestry with Mrs. Cecil King as hostess.
Sudbury The January meeting of the Woman's Guild of St Elizabeth's Episcopal Church elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Howard Emmons, vice president Mrs Albert Deane, treasurer Mrs Stephen Whittlesey, recording secretary Mrs Richard Lincoln, publicity secretary Mrs Francis Trussell, program chair Mrs Harold McMurtry, other posts filled by Mrs Loring Coleman and Mrs Cyril Winn. Next meeting set for February 16 at Mrs Calvin Smith's home.
Concord cConfessions will be heard this afternoon and evening at St Bernard s church and Our Lady Help of Christians church for the first Friday masses of February. Masses at St Bernard s tomorrow will be at 6 and 7 o clock and at Our Lady s 7 o clock. Holy Communion will be distributed at 6 a m at Our Lady s tomorrow.
First Parish Unitarian Church Youth Sunday was postponed to March 6. Music for morning services is led by Donald Lapham, music committee chair. Mrs. Fred E. Robbins leads the parish dinner plate project, with Mrs. Pricilla Bromaghimi reporting $57.71 raised toward a $144 goal.
The Acton The Women s Church Aid Society of Acton Center Congregational Church met last Thursday evening at the church. In charge were Mrs. Eric W. Grimshaw, Mrs. Fred Dixon, Mrs. George McElvein. Special music was rendered and the tea followed hosted by Mrs. Robert Bond, Mrs. Ray Dagenais and Mrs. Clarence Henley.
West Concord junior high youths gather Sunday at 6 oclock with Mrs Edward Ny Jen and Miss Monica Murphy as sponsors. Senior high group follows at 7 with Mr and Mrs Philip P Damon as sponsors.
A month's mind mass for Mrs. Virginia Rogers Ellins will be sung at Our Lady Help of Christians on Saturday at 8 30 a m. The widow, a native of this town, died recently at St Joseph's Hospital in Lowell.
A sermon-like reflection urges that while schooling and material happiness matter, the most important gift parents can give is religious training and a devoted home example to comfort and sustain children throughout life.
Rev. Brandoch L. Lovely resigns as Unitarian pastor at First Religious Society and moves with his family to Reading to serve as pastor of the First Parish Church. He was ordained last spring after divinity school and served about a year and a half.
The Carlisle Unitarian Laymen's League held its monthly meeting Tuesday evening at Union Hall after a church supper. President Fred E. Robbins led a discussion titled What About The League with Lyle Grant John M. Grindall and Charles L. Little on the supper committee and Herbert D. Bates Frank J. Biggi on the program committee.
A Mass for Rev. John J. Scollan marked his first anniversary since death on January 30, 1954 at Our Lady parish. Rev. Lewis Kearn officiated with altar boy James V. McMullen Jr. and organist Miss Helene Donahue providing special music as family friends and parishioners attended.
Concord observes the Feast of St Blaise with throat blessings after masses today. Blessings are scheduled at St Bernard's at 3 and 7.05 p.m. and at Our Lady Help of Christians at 4 and 7.30 p.m.
Rev. David C. Pohl of the First Parish Unitarian church preached on Emerson and his life philosophy titled Emerson Speaks To Our Time. The preschool nursery was managed by Mrs. James Cook and Mrs. A. B. Fowler. An L.R.Y. meeting followed with special music and devotions led by David Julin and Arthur Smith.
The West Concord Union Church hosts a Friday bowling party at 7 45 p m in Maynard. On Saturday at 10 the youth choir rehearses in the chapel led by Mrs J Fred Engebretsen. The senior choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 45 p m under Mrs Albert G Lind.
During February the first two Sundays feature guest pastors in the pulpit at the First Religious Society Unitarian. On the third Sunday Rev. Frank Smith of the Unitarian churches in Southern New England preaches. The fourth Sunday, Rev. Frank S. Gredler, currently with the YMCA in New London CT, will preach. Last two Sundays to be announced.
Morning worship at 9 a m with Reverend Alexander venyi D D presiding. Sunday School and Nursery at 9 a m. Marriage by appointment. Reverend Mrs James Greengwalt assisting as minister. Services held at 7 30 a m and 9 and ? riage time noted.
Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr presides with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and church service with communion at 11 a m on Sunday February 6. Nursery available at parsonage. Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 15 p m Adult Study Group at 8 p m with Boy Scout Sunday music and sermon highlight.
The Rev Rollin J. Fairbanks is Minister-In-Charge with Assistant John Sandford of Episcopal Theological School and Organist Mrs W Burgess Warren. On Sunday February 6 Holy Communion and Sermon at 10 4 a.m. Sunday School at 10 a.m. in the Parish House and Young People’s Fellowship at 8 p.m.
The Sudbury Methodist Church led by Pastor Robert F E Jones Jr hosts morning worship at 9 30 with the sermon The One Foundation. Sunday School at 10 45 includes Primary in Town Hall Juniors in the Vestry and Seniors in the Sanctuary. Youth fellowships meet at 3 09 and 7 00 at Maynard Church. Choir rehearsal Tuesday at 3 15. Altar flowers honor Mr and Mrs Philip Chinn by their children. Couples Club invites Maynard Couples Club social on Saturday February 12 at 8 00.
The text explains God revealing himself as love and Jesus as the propitiation for sins. It cites Ephesians on mercy and grace toward believers, affirming salvation by grace through faith, not works. Grace enables good deeds, prepares for loving service, and promises hope beyond the grave.
Church announces services with Rev Marvin L Derby as pastor at 27 Great Road Bedford. Organist Mrs Lena M Blake resides at 52 Great Road. Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with sermon by the minister.
Rev. David C. Pohl presides as pastor at morning service with sermon and special music. Adelaide Newcomb provides organ accompaniment and Sunday school meets at 9 45.
Friends in Acton hold weekly Meeting for Worship Sundays at 8:00 p m at the Board residence 488 Main Street Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett reachable at Acton 32 4360.
Catholic Rev William F Kerrigan pastor at St MGM Del TM Church Bedford lists Masses at 7 30 8 30 10 30 and 11 30 a m Benediction after the 8 30 mass Organists listed Mrs John Fitzgerald and Benard Flannery reside 154 Great Road Bedford
Concord churches list Trinity Church Elm Street with Rev. Wm H Clark rector Mrs Margaret Ridout organist schedules include 2 a.m. communion 9 15 a.m. morning prayer and sermon church school 10 45 a.m. morning prayer and church school Holy Communion.
St Bernard's Church Monument Square lists Masses at 7 8:30 10 and 11:30 with a Sunday school session after the 8:30 service. Reverends John A. York Edmund M. Higgins and James H. Connelly serve as pastors and curates with Esther Costello the organist noted.
West Concord Rev Lewia F Kearn leads Sunday Masses at 7 830 1015 and 1130 with Miss Helene Donahue organist.
The Thinuatuan Walden Street congregation lists 9 a.m. Junior Choir rehearsal and 9 30 a.m. Church School for grades 3 8 under superintendent Mrs Ralph Hemenway. Morning worship at 11 a.m. includes a sermon titled A Foundation For Life and church school for numbered grades through 3. Rev Robert H Barber is pastor with Whittredge Clark as organist.
The church announces Sunday activities led by Rev Hyland Richmond pastor on February 6 at 10 15 a m Bible school for all ages 13 15 a m morning worship with sermon Achieving The Impossible 7 30 p m evening gospel service with sermon Holy Communion
The service notes include Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw leading morning worship with a Lincoln sermon titled Lincoln Religious Rebel. Church School runs 9:30 with Tots to Teens, and Mr. W. Warren Custance hosts a 1:45 Church-Time Nursery. Evening activities include Acton Junior High and Senior High fellowships.
Sudbury Memorial Congregational Church Women’s Association meets February 10. Sewing starts at 10 A M and members bring handkerchiefs for the Strawberry Festival. Luncheon committee led by Mrs Thomas Hutchby will offer hot soup and coffee at 12 45. Afternoon program at 2 features devotional leader Mrs Alan Flynn and a members’ program Favorite Bible Passages.
Church notices from West Acton St Elizabeth in Hungary and West Aston list services for February Go To Church Month. Rev Daniel F Riordan and Rev Ronald Noble preside with organists Betty Saganich Ruth Kennedy and Mr Waldo MacWilliams. Sunday morning worship at 9 or 10:45 and youth programs in the evening.
The South Acton Community Universalist Church on Main and Central Streets announces Sunday worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at 10 45 a m and High School session at 9 45 a m led by Minister James D Hunt.
Concord church notices list junior altar guild meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church Monday at 4 15 P M. Workshop commission convenes 7 45 oclock with another marriage series session at 8. Women's work day set for Wednesday 10 A M. Reader's Bible class Thursday 10 30 A M. Teachers workshop planned February 10 at 8 P M.
The service at First Parisa on Concord features Rev. Edward P. Daniels delivering the sermon at 11 a.m. with organist Philip W. Trumbull accompanying. The minister speaks on the subject The Underlying Structure Its importance.
Rev Edwin B len and Mrs Nina Lind lead worship at 11 am with organist at 9 30. Church school for all ages directed by Harry W Hansen superintendent. Wednesday 7 45 pm senior choir rehearsal.
Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school at 10 45 Reading Room on Milldam 24 Main Street open weekdays 10 am to 5 pm Weekdays except holidays Wednesday 7 30 pm Friday 9 pm Child care for younger children during services Readings include Acts chapter 8 baptism of the Ethiopian eunuch and passages from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy Golden Text from I Corinthians 12 13 inviting all to attend the church and use the Reading Room.
The Women's Missionary Society of Evangelical Free Church Concord will gather at the church next Thursday at 8 o'clock. Rev Hess will speak and soon depart to become a missionary in Formosa under the Evangelical Alliance.
The Maynard Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Prospect Street invites all after the Divine Liturgy at 10 am on October 17 to a fall season parish hall dinner. Organizers welcome every member of the community.
Hastings Hastings St Maynard Stowline lists pastors Rev T A Esala and Rev J D Gall with Sunday services at 10:00 a m and 7:30 p m plus Sunday School Bible Class. Finnish services held first and third Sundays at 2 30 p m.
ST GEORGE S CHURCH on Summer street opposite High school lists Rector David R Cover and students Murray Goodwin and Jacob Viverette with organist Edward Athorn. Church school at 10 45 a m features Morning prayer and sermon and Holy Communion schedule 2nd Sunday 8 a m 4th Sunday 8 a m and more to follow.
Glendale Street church public notices list weekly activities led by Pastor C Thomas Kengas. Thursday trustees meeting and Saturday guild anniversary program precede Sunday services and Finnish worship with Rev T Rosenberg officiating. Youth and adult classes and choirs meet through the week at various homes and parsonage venues.
The First Parish Church Unitarian in Stow organizes with Mr Paul E Kill as a leader and John Miner serving as Church School Superintendent Miss Marjorie Warren as organist. Church school sessions run at 9 45 and 11 00 with morning worship at 11 00. Coffee hour occurs the first Sunday monthly at 10 30.
Rev. Clyde W. Robbins leads Sunday School at 9 30 A M and Morning Worship at 10 45 A M The Prayer Meeting is held Thursday at 7 30 P M at the Union Evangelical Church in Stow.
Rev. Robert L Hemmerla leads morning worship at 11 am with church school at 10 am James Laffin plays organ at Gleasondale Methodist Church in a weekly schedule and service notation.
The 1st Religious Society (Unitarian) lists supply ministers and names Mrs. Mark D. Elliot as superintendent and R. W. McFarland as chair. Director organist Donald Lapham is noted with Sunday services at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m.
Pastor Mrs Herbert A Lee and organist William Shumway announce morning service at 10:45 with guest preacher and an evening service at seven.
To freshen rolls muffins or biscuits spritz with water, seal in a paper bag and bake in a hot oven for about five minutes. Serve immediately.
Rodolf Shalom Synagogue at 24 Acton Street Maynard invites all to a Chanukah Party next Sunday afternoon starting at 2 30 pm. The notice presents a community gathering with inclusive invitation.
Rev. Eino Hamalainen leads Thursday mid week devotional at 7 30 p m followed by social hour and coffee table Sunday Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Worship Service in English at 11 a m
Rev F S Miaskiewicz DCL outlines Sunday masses at 9 and 12 and weekday mass at 8 am Confessions heard at 3 and 7 pm on Saturday A church notice in period tone with local parish timings and priest designation.
The Chuhci church lists Sunday 9:45 a.m. Sunday school for all ages led by Robert Whitehorne and Mrs. Robert K Jones Jr. Morning worship at 11:00 with a sermon and organ music. Youth fellowships at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Official Board meets tonight at 8:00 to vote the new budget. Various choir, scout, and auxiliary activities scheduled through the week.
The Union Congregational Church lists services Sunday with morning worship and sacraments, youth programs, and midweek activities. A rummage sale is planned Friday at the Town House, with article collection via calls to Mrs. Jessie Crowe or Mrs. Mary Stone. A naval note states more than 225 destroyers are on active service.
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