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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1955
Page
7
The World Day of Prayer service at Maynard Con Lexington road 95 includes the vestry meeting led by Mrs. Dofv enton and Mrs. West Concord. Miss Joregelina Aires from Argentina assisted as a reader and a baby-sitter may be arranged if needed.
Stanley Olsen moderated a fossil discussion at the Gassiz Museum with Elizabeth Hall and John F. Olson as guests. William Riordan and a Pan advisor attended. The event included a catered reception in the kitchen area.
Trinity parishioners at Union Church will hold evening services and observances this week. The schedule includes candlelight prayers and hymn singing led by church leaders, with community members invited to attend.
The Woman's Mission group will convene at First Parish on Monday. Mrs. N will address the audience on the practice of charity and community service.
The Community Universalist Church in South Acton hosts the first annual Family Sunday on February 20 with a 11 15 a m service and a Washingtons birthday turkey dinner after. Tickets are available from Mrs Lowden at 172 Main Street. The following Sunday starts Lent and communion will be served with Deacons Howard Jones and Joseph Day assisting.
Local churches in Concord observe Ash Wednesday on February 23 marking the start of Lent. Catholics distribute ashes after the 7 o clock mass and again in the afternoon and evening with mid week services expected across most churches. Lent ends at noon Holy Saturday April 9 and Easter falls on Sunday April 10.
West Acton A reports a first anniversary high mass for Michael J. Bradley at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Rev Daniel F Riordan officiated. A month mind mass followed for Isaac Landry who died in Canada. Both men have local relatives.
The Concord The Sénior Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Free Church meets at Emma and Gardner Benson’s home Friday at 7 30 p m Nascy Bea and Mrs Benson bring the devotional message March Partition Jr will be host The junior youth group will not meet this week.
The Skittlers of the Union Church host a bowling party at Maynard Friday night at 7 45. Saturday the youth choir Tehedrses directed by Mrs J Fred Engebretsen sings at 10 under her direction. The standing committee meets next Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
The Men’s Brotherhood of the Evangelical Free Church meets Thursday February 24 at 8 p m at the church. Lewis Harrington Jr Fitchburn will speak on Dad Pro glam of the Christian Service Brigade. The battalion group of the local C B S group will be guests.
The Senior Youth Fellowship of Trinitarian Congregational Church plans to attend an interracial meeting at St. Mark's Congregational Church in Roxbury. Four dhirth committee meeting is set for Monday at 8 o clock. A Wednesday service for February 23 will be at 8 pm.
A devotional note urges believers to cleanse the mind of doubts fear and anxieties each morning. It highlights replacing negative thoughts with positive constructive ones to renew the mind in God's presence.
Maynard St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church marks its eleventh anniversary on Saturday February 19 at 8 p m A Lutheran World Action film Reunion in Berlin will be shown Rev Ohman of St Paul’s Lutheran Arlington will speak The men’s chorus will sing Rise Up O Men of God and For You I Am Praying Refreshments coffee sandwiches and cake will be served in the vestry The public is invited.
Members of the Carlisle Christian Endeavor gathered for a night at Carlisle Congregational Church with visitors from Haverhill Acton Chelmsford and Carlisle. Edmund French a charter member recalled seven experiences in E Mrs Eva Dutton spoke on C E impact and Marilyn Dutton sang with piano by Martha White A film from This Is the Life was announced for Sunday at 7 with music by Marilyn Dutton and Ernest Taylor The midweek service at 7 45 focused on Formosa with missionary committee member Mrs Irma Pearce leading prayer
The Ladies Sodality of St. Bernard’s Church met at the lower church with Mrs. Flora Clyne presiding. Rev. John A. York spoke and members then went to Monument Hall to view Edmund M. Higgins’s film of his Europe trip last summer. Refreshments were served.
Trinitarian Church Concord held a senior youth fellowship meeting with Dr. A Warren Stearns of Billerica as guest speaker. Stearns, former Tufts Medical School dean and state corrections commissioner, spoke on Growing Up Gracefully. A Woman's Union coffee hour followed, with Mrs Ralph Gag hosting at the parsonage, then a play read by Mrs F Norman Peterson of the Concord Players.
The Sudbury Couples Club hosts a potluck supper and entertainment at Memorial Congregational Church at 7 p m on Tuesday February 22. Couples should bring utensils and members may RSVP at Hilltop 36336 or seek other information. event details incomplete from fragment.
Sudbury Methodist Church under Rev. Robert Jones outlines Sunday worship at 9 30 with a sermon on The Atom Bomb and Sunday School at 10 45. Youth fellowship meetings in Maynard feature Doug Eglinton on the United Nations. World Day of Prayer set for February 25 at 2 pm with Rev Oscar Guinn Jr speaking on mission work behind the iron curtain.
First Parish Unitarian Sudbury lists Rev Alexander Szent Ivanyi D D as minister and Mrs James Greenawalt as organist with Mrs Robert Dods as choir director. Morning worship at 9 am followed by Sunday School and Nursery programs.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Nursery at the parsonage 11 a m Church Service with Quartet Watch and Pray featuring Florence Fisher Mildred Tallant Richard Whélpley Albert Tallant Sermon All One In Our Guilt 7 15 p m Pilgrim Fellowship 8 p m Adult Study Group
A brief Protestant view on the two sacraments Baptism and the Lord The Lord's Supper. It notes baptism as initiation and repetition of the supper as ongoing communion. Emphasizes grace in sacraments and the need to partake with reverence rather than ritual.
Reverend Wm H Clark conducts Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 9 15. Church school at 10 45 alongside Morning Prayer and Church School. Holy Communion to conclude. Organist Mrs Margaret Ridout.
StennAnd's Church in Monument Square lists Sunday masses at 7 8 30 10 and 11 30 with Sunday school after the 8 30 mass Officials include Rev John A York Pastor Rev Edmund M Higgins Curate Rev James H Connolly Curate and Miss Esther Costello Organist Ash Wednesday February 23 observed.
Lady Melp of Christians Church in West Concord announces Sunday Masses at 7, 8 30, 10 15 and 11 70 o'clock led by Rev Lewis F. Kvarn with Organist Miss Helene Vonahie and Thomas B. Morgan as curate.
Reverend Marvin L Derene presides at 27 Great Road Bedford with Leita W Blake organist at 52 Great Road. Sunday school meets at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with sermon by the minister.
The Rev. David C. Pohl pastor presides as Adelaide Newcomb plays organ. Sunday school meets at 9 45, morning service at 11 o'clock with sermon and special music.
Reverend Robert H. Barber leads morning worship on Sunday February 20 at 11 am with the sermon titled Putting Your Religion To The Test. Junior Choir rehearses at 9 am and church school sessions run from 9:30 am for Grades 3-8 led by Mrs. Ralph Hemenway with nursery care through Grade 3. Organist Whittredge Clark assists in services at SHRINTFATIAN Wardware.
Richmond pastor leads Bible school at 10 35 a m and morning worship at 11 16 a m with sermon An Expectation We Should Heed A 7 30 p m evening gospel service titled Patriotic Citizens scheduled for Sunday February 20 at the church with services open to all attendees.
The Rev Rollin J Fairbanks serves as minister in charge with assistant John Sendford and organist W Burgess Warren. Sunday School at 10 a.m. in the Sermon and Parish House is followed by 6 p.m. Young Peoples Fellowship.
Rev William L Kerrigan pastor residence 154 Great Road Bedford announces mass times 6 30 7 30 10 30 and 11 30 with Benediction after the 8 30 mass. Organists listed as Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery.
Sunday masses follow 7:30 9 and 11:30 o clock with daily mass at 7. Rev Ronald Noble pastors West Acton and Acton Center churches along with choir directors organist and church school superintendent. Morning worship at 10 45 a m Junior choir nursery and sermons on How Do You Think of Death. High school classes at noon Junior High and Senior High fellowships in Acton Center and South Acton.
The Reverend Edward P. Daniels delivers a sermon titled The Occasional and the Continuous at Concord. Organist Mérninz accompanies the service, with Philip W. Trumbull on the road.
Acton center hosts worship at 6 00 p m in the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 489 Main St Organizer contacts Cletx Winifred Barrett Acton 3 4360 leading figures included in the community gathering
Reverend Beton W. Grimshaw leads 9:30 Church School for all ages and 10:45 Church Time Nursery. Morning worship features a sermon Cash and Characters A Patrons table by Mr Grimshaw. Acton Junior High Fellowship and Acton Senior High Fellowship discuss Labels or Tags at S Acton Congregational Church.
The notice lists morning and evening worship times including a 8:45 a.m. service and a 7:00 p.m. guest service. It mentions a religious secretary and minister roles with addresses to attend religious services.
Stow First Parish Unitarian organized in 1700 with Paul E Killinger as minister John Miner school superintendent and Marjorie Warren organist. Services include 9 45 Sunday school 9 30 and worship 11 00 coffee hour first Sunday 10 30. Also Union Ey Cal Church Stow n pastor Clyde W Robbins worship 10 45 and Sunday school 9 30. The text notes 115 counties in the United States hold 45 percent of population 45 percent of cars and 30 percent of motor trucks.
Reverend Edwin B. Nylen leads morning worship at 9 30 with church school for all ages led by Harry W Hansen. Organist M é Lind provides music. Evening service at 1 00 features the minister's sermon. Senior choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 45 p m.
Concord church directory lists eight services at 10 45 including Sunday school at 10 45 Testimonial meeting each Wednesday at 8 and Reading Room on Main Street. Weekly hours and nursery provided invitation extended to attend services and use Reading Room. Scriptural passages from James 1 5 Proverbs 3 13 and Science and Health readings are noted for Sunday service focus.
Boston UP reports more than 3 000 bad checks were used by Massachusetts taxpayers to pay state taxes last year. Chief Collector James W. Hennigan said some checks were for as little as 50 cents and still bounced.
The Sunday School will host a Chanukah Party next Sunday at 2:30 PM at Holy Annunciation Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic Church on Prospect Street. All are invited to attend. Maynard Rudolf Shalom Syyeeoos Yd Arion Sten ne The Parish will hold their first fall dinner after Divine Liturgy at the Parish Hall. everyone welcome.
Hastings Street Maynard Stowline pastors Rev T A Exsala and Rev J D Gall lead Sunday services at 10 00 am with Sunday School and Bible Classes at 7 30 am Worship and Finnish services held on the first and third Sundays at 2 30 pm
St George s Church on Summer Street opposite High School lists Maynard D David Cove 1 Reactor Student Murray Goodwin Student Jacob Viverette Organist Chix Director Edward Athorn. Church school at 10 45 a m. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m. Holy Communion on the 2nd Sunday at 8 a m and 4th Sunday at 8 a m.
The Congregational Church hosts the Finnish Christian Endeavor Union Winter Rally Feb 20 with a 2:30 p.m. program featuring guests from New Jersey and Maine. Rev Jorma Mannero of Quincy will speak, followed by an English program and Finnish evening sessions with Rev Waiho Wakio of West Wareham as guest. Regular worship is canceled that morning.
Dr B Paul Pardy presides as pastor with Marion L Jones organist. Sunday includes 9 30 a m Sunday school for all ages 10 45 a m morning worship with choir music and sermon by Rev George P Carpenter from Worcester Mass on the importance of little things. Evening youth fellowships at 6 30 and 7 45 with announcements. choir rehearsal Wednesday 7 30 p m. luncheon Thursday 11 30 to 1 30. Boy Scouts Thursday 7 p m. Philathea Class Feb 22 at 8 p m.
Gleasondale Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla and Minister James Laffin lead church with organist at 10 a.m. Sunday school and worship at 11 a.m.
The South Acton Universalist Church on Main and Central Streets announces worship at 10 45 a m with Sunday School at the same time High School session at 9 45 a m led by Minister James D Hunt.
Rev Willidth J O Allen parish pastor and Michaél D Stinvan assistant lead daily masses at 7 am Confessions on Saturday from 9 to 5 and 7:30 to 8:30 pm Sunday masses at 7 9 11 Novena to Miraculous Medal every Wednesday at 7:30 pm
Rev. F. 8S Miaskiewicz announces Sunday masses at 9 and 1, weekday masses at 8 am, and confessions Saturday at 3 and 7. Local parish services listed for St Casimir's Church with parish calendar details.
Rev Robert K Jones Jr leads Sunday school for intermediates to adults at 9 45. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon A Christian Looks At The Atom Bomb with choir anthems. Youth fellowships in afternoon and evening with speaker Doug Eglinton on the United Nations. Community notices include Girl Stouts Cub and Boy Scouts schedules and upcoming district ministers association meeting. World Wide Day of Prayer listed for February 25 at First Parish Concord.
Church notices list services at St John s Evangelical Lutheran Glendale Street with Pastor C Thomas Kengas and guest Rev Nirman of St Paul s Arlington. Weekly rehearsals and gatherings include women's chorus brotherhood anniversary Finnish service nursery during worship and multiple choir practices.
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