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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

12

Sudbury Choral Group Plans March Concert at Lincoln Sudbury

The Woman's Choral Group of Memorial Congregational Church Sudbury schedules concerts March 1 and 2 at 8 15 pm in the Lincoln Sudbury Regional School Little Theatre. Under Mrs Copp leadership the program features secular music with a piano by Mrs Harvey and proceeds aid church improvements. Proceeds and ticket details available from Bob Smith reservations Hilltop 3 2592. Flowers may be donated in memory of loved ones through Mrs Robert Lane.

Sudbury Memorial Congregational Church South Sudbury Little Theatre Lincoln Harvey Hk K. Thomas Call Society of American Magicians Bob Smith Hilltop

Church Schedules and Services in Local Parishes

Rev William J Carty leads mass at 7 30 9 and 11 with daily rites at 7 30 am Baptisms by appointment Rev Robert Hace serves OUR LADY OF FATIMA at Concordeer Union avenue Masses 7 30 9 and 11 am Sunday School after 9 am Mass Confessions Saturdays 4 5:30 and 7 9 pm Baptisms Sundays 3 30 by appointment Tel Hilltop 3 2647 Choir Piscine Edward Moynihan Organist Margery Cahill Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays 8 pm

William J. Carty Our Lady OF Fatima Robert Hace Concordeer Union Avenue Tel Hilltop Edward Fr. Moynihan Margery G. Cahill

Parish Work Party and Church Activities Preview

James G. Hammond reports a church work party Friday evening and a March session. Projects include painting and helping with small tasks, plus a TV youth group session and choir rehearsals. Ice skating planned if weather permits, with Sunday School times and upcoming events noted.

What It Is What It Stands For And Duties Of Church Membership

Announcement invites seventh and eighth grade students and adults to a series of church sessions. Sunday evenings 7 to 8 pm cover the meaning duties and privileges of church membership. The current topic asks what a Congregational Church is and what it does.

Shrines Shown To H N S Members At Mass

West Acton Holy Name members attended mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church and received Holy Communion. Evening meeting at the church, led by President Raymond Voree, featured Rev Daniel F Dunn showing colored slides of Marian Shrines across the United States from his time with the National Catholic Rural Life Conference.

West Acton Holy Name St. Elizabeth of Hungary Theetifig Raymond Voree Daniel F. Dunn United States National Catholic Rural Life Conference

Gadget Party at Acton Center Church Aid

The Woman's Church Aid Society of Evangeli se Yee Church plans a Gadget Party with a coffee hour on Wednesday February 20 at 2 o'clock. A large crowd is expected and a door prize will be offered. Hosts include Mrs Putnam Mrs Rivras Mrs Freese Miss Wood Miss Bean and Miss Reed.

Acton Center Woman’s Church Aid Society of Evangelise Yee Church Ell Putnam 5Ll Rivras Arthur Freese Helen Wood Gladys Bean Jennie Reed

Union Church Schedule Includes Choir Rehearsals

West Concord Union Church announces youth choir rehearsal Friday at 2 30 p m and senior choir next Wednesday at 7 30 p m High School Pilgrim Fellowship meets Sunday at 7 p m Wednesday monthly Helping Hand Society gathering at 2 30 p m Miss Gertrude H Rideout retiree shows colored slides of England and Scotland travel highlighting historic sites

West Concord West Concord Union Church Pilgrim Fellowship Helping Hand Society Gertrude H. Rideout England Scotland

Anniversary Masses Held for Local Residents

A fifth anniversary Mass was sung at St Bernard's Church for Mrs Mary A Algeo mother of Police Chief Leo J Algeo of Lincoln. A first anniversary Mass will be held Saturday at 7 for Mrs Marion A Dempsey Russell formerly of Bow Street, and another at 8 30 for the late Miss Anne L Brennan of Hubbard Street.

Concord St. Bernard’s Church Mary A. Algeo Leo J. Algeo Lincoln St. Bernard’s Marion A. (Dempsey) Russell Bow Street Anne L. Brennan Hubbard Street

Winter Blessings Amid Cold Season Reflections

In a reflective piece Rev. Robert and Harper Winter write of the winter season as a time of both hardship and blessing. They urge gratitude for cold weather that brings loved ones together and prompt deeper communion with God while anticipating Christmas and New Year. The article frames winter as a period to strengthen for future tasks.

Christ Heavenly Father

Holy Name Group Conduct Meeting at St Bernard’s

Concord church weekly report details the Holy Name Society of St Bernard's Church meeting after the 8:30 mass. Atty William Madden of Lexington spoke on State and Church in the United States after a collation. Rev Edmund M Higgins served as mass celebrant.

Concord Holy Name Society of St. Bernard’s Church K. of C William Madden Lexington United States Edmund M. Higgins

Salvation Army Direct Aid Totals 417 In Concord 1956

Concord residents received 417.56 in direct Salvation Army Service Fund aid during 1956. Colonel Ralph T. Miller announced the New England Provincial Command. Funds were spent on clothing for 28 people 268.31 dollars fuel 24.25 medical care 60 and sundries 75.

Concord Salvation Army Ralph T. Miller New England

Bedford St Pauls Parish Posts Special Membership Meeting

Bedford St Pauls Mission Church calls a special membership meeting of voting members for Sunday evening February 17 at Bedford Town Hall. All members are urged to attend.

Bedford—St. Paul’s Mission Bedford Town Hall

Acton Meeting for Worship Announces Sunday Session

Meeting for Worship held Sundays at 8 p m at Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman home 489 Main Street Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett Acton 3 4360.

Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main Street Acton Censter Winifred Barrett

Maynard Methodist Church Weekly Items

Morning worship sermon asks What Ig Answer to Civil Rights The anthem Consider Me. Sunday School for Preschool through third grade 9 30 Grange Hall. Fourth grade to high school 10 45 at Maynard School. Intermediate Youth Fellowship 4 00 Senior Youth 7 00 at Maynard Church. Flowers for altar in memory of Mr and Mrs John D MacKinnon given by daughter Christine Rose. WSC circles meet at homes Thursday 8 00. New Church Building Committee meets Friday 7 30 at L Roy Hawks home. Choir meets Tuesday 7 15. Spring Auction plans underway donate items to Fred Morrison Marlboro Road or Prescott Ward Richard Avenue.

Maynard Methodist Church John D. MacKinnon Christine Rose W.s.cs Fred Morrison Én. Dakin Roy Roach Peakham Circle L. Roy Hawks Dakin Road Marlboro Road Prescott Ward Richard Avenue

Memorial Service Fellowship at South Sudbury Church

Folks are reminded of the Weekly Service Fellowship at Memorial Congregational Church in South Sudbury to be held as soon as 7 p.m. A dinner will follow the service.

Trinitarian Notes Youth Fellowship Plans Boston Visit

Concord senior youth fellowship of Trinitarian Congregational Church meets Sunday at 4 p m to tour the Paulist Fathers Center on Park Street in Boston. The group will discuss Understanding The Religion of Our Catholic Friends. Next Woman's Union meeting is Thursday February 21 at 9 30 a m with a coffee hour. A church play-reading group will entertain, hosted by Mrs Norman L Schere Mrs Robert G Fietcher and Miss Davinia Cuthbert.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Boston Paulist Fathers Center Park Street Our Catholic Friends Woman's Union Norman L. Schere Robert G. Fietcher Davinia Cuthbert

South Action Congregational Church Sunday Schedule

Edith Sutton serves as organist and Sunday School chair. Pre school through third grade at 9 45 a m. Fourth grade to high school overseen by Superintendent Mrs Richard Firth. Fellowship at 6 30 p m and worship at 11 am. Prelude at 10 45 am.

South Acton Congregational Church Edith Sutton Richard Firth M. Ing Gan

Community Universalist Church Service Notice

Rev James D Hunt will lead Sunday worship at 10 45 AM at the Main and Central church location. All parishioners and friends encouraged to attend for a morning service.

Ouniversalist Churcoe Bie Ece James D. Hunt

Evangelical Congregational Church Service and Aims

Sunday program at Acton Center includes Church School for grades 5 6 and nursery through 4 starting 9 30 with a morning worship at 10 45 featuring a sermon When Does Life Begin by Mr Grimshaw Evening fellowship follows at 7 15 with Pilgrim Fellowship all planned by Rev Brig W Grimshaw on February 17.

Evangelical Congregational Acton Center Brig W. Grimshaw Young People’s Church Mr. Grimshaw Pilgrim Fellowship

West Acton St Elizabeth Parish Bulletin

Rev Daniel F Dunn pastor and Betty Sagaritch organist lead services at West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary with choir and daily mass at 7 o'clock. Sunday schedule includes masses at 7 8 10 15 and 11 30 with Sunday school after the 9 o'clock rite.

ST. Elizabeth of Hungary Daniel F. Dunn Betty Sagaritch Mrs Keennedy

West Acton Baptist Scout Sunday Service Notice

Rev. William T. Keech officiates at West Acton Baptist with Jufie Hill as organist. Sunday February 10 features Scout Sunday activities, 9:30 church school in the new building for ages 3 and up, 10:45 morning worship with choir anthem and sermon on Understanding These Care for Children.

West Acton Baptist Church William T. Keech Jufie Hill Scout Reten School Anthor

Unitarian Service at Parisa Unitarians with Rev Maman

On Sunday February 9:30 A M a service led by Rev James Maman at the Parisa Unitarians. Coffee Hour follows. Sunday School meets at 9:30 A M and Youth Group at 4:30 P M.

First Parisa Unitarian James Maman James Es Hoayer Andrew G. Rosenberger

Saint Elizabeth's Church Weekly Schedule Sermon

The church lists services and classes including 11 A M seated prayer and sermon 330 A M Sunday School for grades 1-5 and kindergarten 6 7 8 teeny classes with cribs for young children 4 P M junior confirmation 8 P M Young People's Fellowships 30 P M discussion group 8 8 30 P M Divine service Monday adult group Wednesday senior choir reader Thursday junior choir rehearsal at 3 P M.

ST Elizaseth'’S

Sunday Worship and Education Session at South Sudb

Reverend Ernest Boden will lead a Sunday service at 10 A M with music by soloist J. A sermon titled Democracy Ideology or Idol will follow. Childcare and Sunday School for all grades start at 10 A M, with additional sessions for seventh and higher grades beginning at 11 A M.

Sunday Services and Parish News

Rev. Pr York leads Sunday morning mass at 9 36 with Organist Mrs. Robert Needham. Parish notes mention school activities and worship at 10 45 a m. services.

ST. Cineke Me Pr. York Pastér Socier Atwett Ee I Lephant Robert Needham

Congregational Service Schedule Update

Congregational events listed include Pastor Rev. Robert Dempesy and core director Mrs. Whitman. Evening services at 6:00 and 7:00 feature Midweek and Christian Endeavor activities.

Robert Dempesy Mn William Ghanwey Fr Whitman Christian Endeavor

Church Service Times At Parish House Pilgrim Fellowship

Morning worship at 9 30 and Sunday school at 9 30 with worship at 11. Pilgrim Fellowship scheduled at the Parish House

M. Pilgrim Fellowship

Parish Calendar of St Joseph and St Annis Churches

Parish notices list Mass times at St Joseph on Sundays 8 10 and 11 30 A M with Sunday School at 9 A M and St Annis on Concord Road with Holy Communion at 8 A M and 10 A M plus sermon first Sunday and morning prayer on other Sundays Church School every Sunday Nursery through Grade aged attendees and church staff names included but truncated.

ST. Annis Noleceps Eae Rae Concord Road South Lincoln Morris Robinson Hector Morley Lush

Bedford Episcopal Mission Rector Lays at Bed

The article notes Reverend L. Bird, rector, leading services at 9 o'clock at Bedford.

Episcopal Mission Hmenty .L Bird Bedall

Catholic Parish Schedule at Bedford

Harold McDermott pastor and Rev Arthur Flynn curate lead masses at 7 8 10 11 12 with Benediction after the 8 o clock service at Great road Bedford and organist Jee Flannery.

Harold McDermott Arthur Flynn Great Road Bedford Tzgerald Jee Flannery

Sunday School and Service Schedule Note

A Sunday schedule lists Sunday school at 9:46 and one worship service at 11. An event time of 6 o'clock is noted.

Pauls Mission Church Service Schedule Notice

Protestant Rev Henry L Bird rector at Place Bedford. Services at 8 am Holy Communion and 6 90 am Morning Prayer. Nursery School at 61 Carlisle Church School Union School.

Community church invites adults to free evenings

The notice invites adults to participate in free evening programs at the church. It also mentions a Laymen's Service Fellowship session scheduled for Wednesday evening at 7 PM February 20.

St Bernardis Church Sunday Mass Times Listed

Parish staff Rev iol Ate A York Pastor Rev Edmund M Higgins Curate Rev James H Connolly Curate Rev Thomas F Brostichan Curate Miss Kether Cestelic Tater announces Sunday basses at 7 30 and 12 30 with Sunday School after the 9 30 mass Benediction at 4 30 PM

St. Bernaris Iol Ate A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connolly Thomas F. Brostichan Kether. Cestelic

Ur Lad Help of Shrwtthad Church Service Notice

Parish notes list Rev. Lewis F. Keard as pastor and Thomas B. Morgan as curate with Helene potent ess. Service time appears around 11 30 with mass after the clock on Sunday at the West Concord church.

Vusirgnc Lewis F. Keard Thomas B. Morgan Helene Potent Sanday Mass

Concord church announces schedule and sermon theme

Reverend Robert D Richardson intitor of Lexington Road church leads Sunday services at 10 10 a m with morning worship at 11 00 featuring the sermon Washington A Suré Foundation. Philip W Prubuen nee Marjorie Shoemaker directs the choir and Sunday School there. Buen Kindergarten opens at 10 50 a m.

Park IN Concord Robert’ D. Richardson Lexingto Ton Philip W. Prubuen Marjorie Shoemaker

Reverend Wm H Clark Hosts Sermon with Guest Henry Bird

Funeral church bulletin notes Reverend Wm H Clark of Hector and Mrs Margaret Ridout. Sunday February 7 schedule includes Holy Communion at dawn and Morning Prayer with sermon at 9 15 am. Guest Reverend Henry Bird from Bedford attends the service and sermon at 10 45 am.

Wm. H. Clark Hector Margaret Ridout Henry Bird Bedford

West Concord Union Sunday service announcement

Rev Edwin B Mylen will preach on the subject Neighborhood during morning worship at 9:20 in the church with Mrs Nina Lind as organist. Sunday School begins at 9:20 with attention to young learners.

West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Mylen Nina Lind

Walden Street Church Service Details

Sunday School starts at 9 30 a m with nursery care at 11 00 am. Morning worship features the senior choir and a sermon by the pastor titled The Big Idea.

Congregational Church Walden Stret — Whittredge Clark

Evangelical Free Church Service and Classes

Rev Hyland Richmond presides as pastor with Mrs Inga Cahill organist. Bible classes for all ages from 10 a.m. to noon, nursery for children up to three years, 11 a.m. sermon by Rev Mr Richmond, 7 p.m. sermon.

Free Church Hyland Richmond Inga Cahill Mr. Richmond

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Services

Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. testimonial meeting Wednesdays. Readings include Matthew 15 30 and Science and Health selections on Soul and the divine laws healing. The Legion Sermon title is Soul and Scripture passages from Eddy emphasize healing and salvation

Church OF Christ, Scientist Concord Christian Science Services Seoul God Mary Baker Eddy Saul

University of Michigan Funded Mainly by Nonstate Sources

Over half of the university's assets are described as obtained from sources other than state appropriations. The statement characterizes the university as a state supported institution relying on nonstate funds for a majority of its assets.

University of Michigan

Maynard St Parish Mass Times and Confessions

Tiemonee Rev William J OBrien P Rev Michael D Sullivan Rev Gerard Creighton Asst Sida masses 7 9 and 11 90 e clopth Parish masses daily at 7 am Confessions on Saturday from to 5 and 7 to 8 30 pm Novena Miraculous Medal Wednesdays at 7 30 pm

ST. Bridg Tiemonee William J. O’brien Michael D. Sullivan Gerard Creighton Sida

Regional church events highlight February schedule

Rev Eino Hamalainen leads a devotional at 7 30 p m February 14. A coffee table by Mrs Harina Perttula follows. The Martha's Society holds a fundraising sale February 15 at Roy Hawes Florist on Nason Street at 1 00 p m. Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship in English 10 30 Finnish 11 15 a m February 19 Martha's Society meets at 7 30 p m at the church with Mrs Hanna Perttula hosting refreshments.

Eino Hamalainen Harina Perttula Histuary Women of Arthas’ Society Roy Hawes Florist Nason - Street Marthas’ Society Hanna Perttula

Russian Orthodox Services and Confirmation at Parish

Rev. John Lewart Lewinsky presides at Sunday services with Divine Liturgy at 10 a m and Holy Communion at 9:30 a m. A family service follows. The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Frederick Lawrence, with a parish hall reception afterward for attendees.

Wintetr Frederick Lawrence

Rudolf Sholman Synagogue Sunday School Session

The Rudolf Sholman Synagogue hosts a Sunday school program at 24 Acton Street Maynard from 9 a m to 12 noon offering religious instruction and activities for attendees.

Rudolf Sholman Acton Street Maynard

Lutheran Church Hastings St Maynard Stowline Service Schedule

Lutheran Church Hastings St Maynard Stowline Martin Kaija Pastor lists weekly services Sunday School 9 45 A M Morning Worship 11 A M Finnish Service 2 P M Junior Instruction Noon Senior Instruction 6 P M MT CALVARY Eyanasuavas Adult Instruction Class 8 00 P M Weekdays Church Council meeting 1st Tuesday Ladies Guild 2nd Tuesday Men’s Brotherhood 3rd Tuesday 8 00 P M High School released time class Wednesday 8 00 8 15 A M Choir rehearsal Thursday 8 P M Organists Miss Nancy Uljus Miss Ann Parker

Lutheran Chur Hastings St Maynard-Stowline Martin Kaija MT. Calvary Eyanasuavas Church Council Ladies Guild Men’s Brotherhood Nancy Uljus Ann Parker

Union Evangelical Church Service Notice

Rev 8 Garlin Hall and Miss Jessie Lewis lead church school at 9 45 In Stow worship follows at 10 45 Sunday morning care services announced by Mrs Cyrus Kendrica in the Union Evangelical Church bulletin

Union Evangelical Church Stow Garlin Hall Jessie Lewis Cyrus Kendrica

First Parish Church Service and Schedule

The First Parish Church announces minister Paul E. Killinger and organist Charlotte Reynolds. Church School at 8 45 and 11 00 morning worship at 11 coffee hour first Sunday of each month at 10 30.

Paul E. Killinger Charlotte Reynolds

Mission Guild Plans Remodeling Discussion

St C A s Rev F al eign Mission invites all to a Monday meeting for remodeling plans. Union events list Rev Orville Richard, Harold A Mis¢ Marion, Sunday services at 9 30 10 50 11 00 with worship, kindergarten size, Jr High drift, and Senior onship. Troops 6 7 8 9 of The Women's Senior Choir participate. Memorial service noted in Sunday program.

Mis¢ Marion Taylor

Maynard Pastor Leads Youth and Sunday School Roles

The Maynard church lists roles for youth directors Edmund and Jones Jr as Supt and organist Mrs. Sunday School for Junior High to 11:00 sermon with organ music by Semibert. Fellowship schedule includes 4:00 Senior High and 7:00 evening services.

Edmund Carl Jones Jr Jer Hanlon Semibert Aedison Philip

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