Maynard ministers urge end to released time in schools
Protestant ministers of Maynard urge the school committee to discontinue the released time religious education program for junior and senior high students. They cite disruption to classes, sectarian teaching, and separation of church and state, noting churches can teach via Sunday schools and youth groups instead. Plans include a community religious census and vacation Bible school.
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Maynard
Union Congregational Church
Methodist Church
St. Ocrnee Episcopal Church
Innish
Robert K. Jones Jr
Maynard Ministers’ Association
Third Sudbury concert in Old Fashioned Hymn Sing series
The fifth series concert continues this Sunday at Sudbury wood Methodist church. Franklin Field will lead the Old Fashioned Hymn Sing at 7 30 p m in the West sanctuary. A large congregation is expected after two prior full house events. Field, born and raised in Boston, has served as soloist at Central Congregational Newtonville since 1914 and Church of the Covenant since 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Field
Methodist Church
Sudbury
Sudwood Methodist Church
Thisunday
Seagram
Mr. Field
Inese
Boston
Central Congregational Church
Newtonville
Church of the Covenant
Baptist Church Holds Meeting And Election
West Acton Baptist Ladies Circle held its annual meeting electing officers for the coming year. Officers include President Minetta Lee, Vice President Helen McPhee, Secretary Doris Cameron, Treasurer Fannie Holt, Auditor Addie Holt, Chaplain Vesta Thompson, and committees for missionary work, book, flower, sunshine, music, visiting, membership, program, hostess, decorating, ways and means, community service, press, and more.
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Acton
Ladies Circle of the
West Acton Baptist Church
Folowing
Minetta Lee
Helen McPhee
Doris Cameron
Fannie Holt
Addie Holt
Vesta Thompson
Tenette Richardson
Elizabeth Burroughs
Flower
Ruth Hall
Fannie Harriman
Eleanor Wilson
Edith Prentiss
Gladys Webb
Dorothy Morong
Elsie Godfrey
Marion Reed
Minnie Rayner
Edith Hopkinson
Reception for two pastors at South Acton Church
A tribute event for Pastors Car. Douglas and Gilbert Bennett of the South Acton Congregational church is planned for Friday evening in the church vestry. A committee led by Mrs. John Campbell and Mrs. Douglas Brazee along with Miss Olga Granberg, Miss Florence Merriam and Mrs. Russell Allen organizes the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
South Acton
South Acton church to host auction with noted musician
The South Acton Universalist church sponsors an auction tomorrow at 8 p m with auctioneer Vangie Anastas. He belongs to the Weber Quartet and the Meistersingers and directs vocal music for Scottish Rite and Shrine. Organist Leila Blake helps, known for Christmas concert organ music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Acton Universalist Church
Vangie Anastas
Weber Quartet
Meistersingers
Scottish Rite
Shrine
Grangers
Leila Blake
Parish Pre-Lenten Whist at Our Lady Help of Christians
West Concord parish sponsors a mammoth pre Lenten whist party at the church hall Friday night February 15 at 8 o clock. The public is welcome with many fine prizes. Church groups assist and Rev. John J. Scollan is honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
John J. Scollan
Union Evangelical Church Notes in Stow Parish News
The 71st Christian Endeavor anniversary closed with a Youth Sunday Service led by Barbara Nelson as organist and Marjorie Pugsley guiding worship. Sunda y school teachers gave testimonies. Sherwood Strodel preached the sermon. Last Sunday afternoon the Daring Daniels met at the parsonage. rallies in Boston followed. Prayer meeting is 7:30 Thursday at Gleasondale Road home. Next Sunday features the semi annual pig slaughter at morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Roberts
Schenectady
New York
Gordon Divinity School
Jean Edgar
George Banfield
Stow
Gordon College of Theology and Missions
Sherwood Strodel
Richard Goucher
Ronnie Freeman
Daring Daniels
Christian Endeavor
Boston
Park Street Congregational Church
Tremont Temple Baptist Church
Clarence Law
Gleasondale Road
First Parish in Stow Announces Meetings and Event
The trustees parish committee treasurer and minister will meet February 22 at 2 p m in the church vestry to plan an every member canvass and visitation day open to all. A sewing meeting is set for February 14 at Mrs Myron Curtis home and an oyster stew supper will be hosted February 20 in the church vestry chaired by Alvin Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow
Alliance of the First
Myron Curtis
Gleasondale Road
Alvin Fletcher
118th Meeting of Concord Friendly Aid Society
The Concord Friendly Aid Society will hold its 118th annual meeting next Wednesday February 13 at 3 o clock in Trinity Episcopal church parish house. Tea will be served and all interested in the society’s work are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Concord Friendly Aid Society
Trinity Episcopal Church
Friendly Aid Society
Holy Name Society Plans February Meeting
Members of Our Lady Help of Christians Holy Name Society will meet after the 8 30 mass on Sunday February 10 attending in a body and receiving Holy Communion. A collation will follow in the church hall. St Bernard’s parish members will also attend with a collation at Monument hall.
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Holy Name Meetings
West Concord
Our Lady Help of Christians Church
Holy Name
Church Hall
St. Bernard’s Church
Monument Hall
Church Lists New Officers At Meeting
Concord church convenes annual meeting naming officers for 1953 1954 and 1955 across committees. Religious education Music Ushering Laymen's Finance Nominating and standing panels include James Crockett Mrs. F J Googins Edward Nahigian David Rogers Jo seph Hawthorne John Norwood Maxwell Lawrence and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Congregational Church
Religious Education Committee
James Crockett
Frank J. Googins
William Carson
Kenneth Creighton
John Lambert
John K. Norwood
Edward S. Nahigian
Elsie E. Rose
E. Russell Davis
Eliot R. Howard
Arthur Perry, Jr
Ralph Hemenway
George E. Erickson
Robert B. Lortz
Youth Week observance links Sudbury churches
Sudbury hosts a 7 to 9 pm program at the Wayland Congregational Church with Memorial Congregational youths and local teens from Wayland churches joining in a UCYM Call observance. Rev George Hodgekins led the social hour with a Harvard speaker on blood composition. About 55 teens and 10 adults attended including Sudbury locals Curtis Garfield and Judy Goodrich.
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Sudbury
United States
Memorial Congregational Church
South Sudbury
Ray Rayburn
Wayland Trinitariational Church
Wayland Unitarian
Community Methodist Church of
Wayland
Harvard College
United ‘Christian
Clif Giles
Curtis Garfield
Dorothy Hawes
Lee Kenrick
Judy Goodrich
Dave Mattsen
Carol Burekes
Barbara Hellmann
Ken Farrell
Dick Ling
Barry Hill
Joan Harding
Jean Fredey
Curtis Harding
West Acton Church Schedule at Saint Elizabeth of Hungary
Rev. John A. York presides with Masses at 7 30 and 10 45 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m. Fellowship Sunday follows. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Mid week service 7 30 p m. Evening worship 7 30 p m. Tuesday choir rehearsal at 8 p m. Public notices urge buying U S Savings Bonds.
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ST. Elizabeth OF Hungary
West Acton
John A. York
WEST
Aeeapete
Fellowship
Christian Endeavor
Carsal
Concord Seventh Day School and Testimonial Meeting
A notice inviting attendance at a weekly Concord Seventh Day School and testimonial meeting each Wednesday evening at the Mill Dam Street location. Hours run 11 am to 5 pm on weekdays and holidays, with Wednesday evenings extended to 7 30 pm. Readings include Christ Science lessons from Mary Baker Eddy and scriptures stressing God as infinite Spirit.
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O. Ae Tream
Mill Dam
Culaen
Christian Science
Mary Baker Eddy
Maynard Methodist Church Calendar and Services
The Maynard Methodist Church lists Rev. Robert K. Jones Jr as pastor and Frederick Tuttle as organist with the Primary and Youth Departments led by Mrs. Bonnie Lee Smith and Kenneth Meister. Morning worship at 11 features the sermon Through the Eyes of Jesus with organ and choir pieces. multiple church groups meet throughout the week including youth fellowship, scouts, and choirs. A Sunday concert at Sudbury Methodist and various Thursday through Saturday activities are scheduled, with a public baked beans and ham supper on February 14 and altar flowers commemorating Mrs. Trench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Maynard
Robert K. Jones
Frederick Tuttle
Besk
Victor Ay
Robert K. Jones Jr
Kenneth Meister
Bonnie Lee Smith
Jesus
Lemmon
Bath
Protheroe
Methodist
Sudbury Methodist Church
Franklin Fields
Ubaneticn School of Evangelism
Junior i Methodist
Scout
Forrest. Nelson
Philathea
Dan Hardesty
Adelphae
Robert Trench
Arthur Carlton
Frank White
Sunday services and youth program at First Parish Unitarian
Rev. C. o. Bichaeaee Jr leads at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Kim Arne is Baths Supt. Youth Group meets at 7 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish
Unitarian
Kim Arne Baths
Union Center Meeting Notices for Dan Daniels Evening
Reverend Dempsey announces schedule with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and Bible Club on Thursday at 3 00 p m Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Evening service at 5 30 p m and general church activities listed for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Ara
Redange Dempsey
Tote
Daring
Ladies Social Circle meets at Acton Congregational Church
The Ladies Social Circle of the South met at Acton Congregational Church on Wednesday with Mrs. John McClure as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Acton
Congregational Church
John’ McClure
St. Bernard Church Announces Masses and Schedules
St Bernard Church in Monument Square lists Sunday Masses at 7, 8 15, 10 and 11 30 with Benediction at 4 30. Sunday school follows the 8 15 mass. A Novena to St Jude is held each Tuesday at 7 30 led by Rev Michael J Burke and Rev Edmund M Higgins with Miss Esther Costello as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Bernard's Church
Monument Square
Michael J. Burke
Edmund M. Higgins
Esther Costello
St. Jude
Our Lady Help of Christians West Church Notices
Concord Catholic Rev. John J. eesilen, pastor. Mrs Walter Dow organist. Sunday Masses at 7 8 30 and 10 30. Day school after the 8 30 Novena. Our Lady novena every Tuesday night at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OUR Lady Help OF Christians Church
Concord Catholic
John J. Eesilen
Walter Dow
Our Lady
Evangelical Free Church Schedule and Events
The Evangelical Free Church Rev. Gunnar A Gunderson announces a busy week. Sunday February 10 includes Sunday School and Adult Bible Class at 10 15 a m Morning Worship at 11 15 a m Gospel service at 7 30 p m. Mid week Hour of Power on February 13 and Youth Fellowship on February 15 at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnar A
Gunderson
First Parish Service in Concord Plans for February Events
The First Parish in Concord announces morning services with grades 8 9 at 10 10 and grades 1 7 at 10 50 followed by an 11 o clock service. Music by the chorus choir and Mrs Harold F Adams organist. Rev Edward P Daniels preaches on Widening the Gap. A four part class What Unitarianism Is begins February 11 at 8 pm in the vestry led by Rev Daniels. Women's Parish Association to hold a food sale in the vestry on February 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Lexington
Edward P. Daniels
Harold F. Adams
Mr. Daniels
Women’s Parish Association
Trinity Church Epistle of Rector Clark Schedule
Episcopal Trinity Church posts service times with Holy Communion at 8 am, family worship at 9 30, morning prayer and sermon at 11, youth group at 6, vestry meeting, and social and committee gatherings. Upcoming meetings include Women's work day February 7 and fellowship commission on February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Church
Episcopal
Wm H. Clark
Margaret Ridout
Fellowship Commission
Lincoln is Marching On sermon at Trinitarian Church
Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Street lists services with 8:30 a.m. church school 11:00 a.m. worship featuring a sermon titled Lincoln is Marching On. 7:30 p.m. Young People’s Fellowship led by Robert MacEwan on Boy-Girl Relationships. Choir rehearsal Thursday February 14 7:30 p.m. Couples Club supper and entertainment Friday February 15 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Walden Street
Robert H. Barber
Whittredge Clark
Lincoln
Young People’s Fellowship
Robert MacEwan
Ernest Smayt
West Concord Union Service and Hobby Show Notice
Rev Edwin B Nylen and Mrs Nina Lind lead a 9 30 church school for all ages with Harry W Hanson as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 features a sermon by the minister. At 7 p m Young People meet in the chapel with Joyce Nylen and Maynard Forbes leading. A Hobby show is scheduled February 12 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord Union Church
Edwin B. Nylen
Nina Lind
Harry W. Hanson
Joyce Nylen
Maynard Forbes
Acton Congregational Church Welcomes Rev Grimshaw
In Acton Hastings Nebraska a Hastings man taping a wounded leg tried to bite off the tape it stuck to a tooth and when he jerked the tooth broke off. Morning Worship and Sunday School services announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
U.P
St Bridget’s Church Weekly Mass and Novena Schedule
Rev D Edward O Bryan pastor with William Carter and John P Pettie assistants announces daily mass at 7 am confessions Saturday 5 to 6 and 7 to 8 30 pm Sunday masses at 7 9 10 15 11 30 Benediction after 11 30 mass Novena services Wednesday 7 30 pm in honor of the Miraculous Medal Religious education for school children Wednesdays 8 am and Junior High 11 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Bridget’s Church
Edward O'Bryan
William Carter
John P. Pettie
St Georges Church Service Schedule At A Glance
The notice lists Rev. David R. Covell as rector with assistants Mr. John Hurd and Mr. Donald Shoub. Services include Holy Communion at 8:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Sundays, Church school at 9:15 a.m. and Holy Communion at 10:45 a.m. on the fourth Sundays, plus Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. George’s Church
David R. Covell
John Hurd
Donald Shoub
Finnish Evangelical Congregational Mission Programs
Rev. Eino J. Hamalainen presides as pastor with a midweek devotional on Thursday at 7 30 pm A coffee table is sponsored by Mr and Mrs John Pinolehto Sunday events include Sunday School at 9 30 am and Finnish worship service at 11 am
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EV. Congregational Mission Church
Eino J. Hamalainen
John Pinolehto
St John’s Ev Lutheran Feb church activities schedule
Pastor Gust A Wuorinen leads Bible study on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church vestry Finnish service at 9 a m Sunday school at 10 a m English worship at 11 a m Luther League meets Feb 11 Brotherhood Feb 12 at 7 45 in vestry Choir rehearsal Feb 13 at 7 30 with Rev Wuorinen supervising
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. John's EV. Lutheran Church
Maynard
Gust A. Wuorinen
Luther League
Shaw
Summit Street
Brotherhood
Church Mass Schedule and Religious Instructions
Rev F S Midskiewicz pastor announces Sunday Masses at 9 and 11 with Sunday school after the 9 o'clock Mass. Weekday Masses are at 7 and 9 am except Wednesday 7:30 am. Religious instruction for high school pupils at 8 am and junior high at 11 am on Wednesdays. Confessions at 3 and 7 pm on Saturdays.
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F. S. Midskiewicz
D.C. L
Union Congregational Church Service Announcements
Reverend B Paul Pardy presides as Miss Marion L Jones provides organ music with 9 30 Sunday School for all ages and 10 45 morning worship. Boy Scouts guests attend and topics discuss church progress and late February rally plans. Various midweek activities and society meetings announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Maynard
B. Paul Pardy
Marion L. Jones
Boy Scouts Troop I
Pilgrim Fellowship
Boy Scouts
Ladies Benevolent Society
Church Service and Nursery Schedule for Sunday
A church advertises a 9 45 a m service with nursery care and a 10 45 a m Sunday school. The article notes coal use traces back to 370 B C when Greek blacksmiths heated forge work.
Sudbury church services and postings in parish schedule
Sudbury and nearby parish listings show Rev Alexander leading Sunday morning services at 9:30 and 10:30 with a 6:00 p.m. youth fellowship. Rev John Dixon conducts morning and evening services with a 7 p.m. choir and group activities and a youth program.
Methodist Church Services and Activities Summary
Rev Robert E F leads morning worship with sermon Through Jesus. Sunday school at 9:30 led by Hawes Supt. New pupils join Methodist class. Fellowship proceeds fund a new rug for the church. Women’s Society for Service meets Thursday in Greenwood. Senior choir rehearsal 8. Last Sunday memorials given by Richardson and Mrs. Ner. University of Life events set for April 27 and April 3 with speaker to be announced.
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Sudbury
Robert EF
McMurtry
Greenwood
Hawes
Methodists
Lewis Greenwood
Richardson
Ner
University of Life
Um Church
I. Harold
Adelaide New Sunday School
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Eric Grimshaw
Acton Universalist Church
Carl A. Hempel
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