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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1956

Page

6

Busy Week at St Elizabeth Church in Acton

A busy week at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church in West Acton featured the installation of Holy Name officers, the Catholic Woman's Guild final meeting, altar boys gathering, and plans for summer Altar Society programs. Prayers were offered for Mark Hogan Toole who died in Houston Maine, with local relatives. Anniversary Mass for Richard Kinsey planned for Monday at 7.

West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Holy Name Catholic Woman's Guild Daniel F. Riordan Altar Boys Altar Society Transportation Committee Rose Hawthorne Mark Hogan Toole Houston Maine Richard Kinsey

Concord Minister To Lead Pilgrim Fellowship Camp

Rev Robert Hi Barber pastor of Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord will be dean of the Pilgrim Fellowship Junior High Camp at Deering New Hampshire June 18 to 25. The camp draws junior high youths from Congregational Churches in Massachusetts. Local church attendees include Roger Lambert William Crieghton Ann Nelson Nancy Lambert and Carol Crockett with Mrs James Crockett serving as girl counselor.

Concord Robert Hi. Barber Trinitarian Congregational Church of Pilgrim Fellowship Deering N. H Congregational Churches of Massachusetts Roger Lambert William, Crieghton Ann Nelson Nancy Lambert Carol Crockett James Crockett Musketaquid Road Robert Burt Maynard South Acton Congregational Church

Evangelical Service in Acton Center Sermon on The Twice Born Spirit

Rev. Eric W. Grimshaw will preach on A Twice Born Spirit Speaks at the Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center. The sermon centers on The Search for Bridey Murphy and questions about reincarnation revealed truth and life after death. Summer schedule notes include 10 am morning worship, 9:45 am Dunn Memorial Chimes, and 9 am Young People's meetings.

Acton Evangelical Congregational Church of Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Morey Bernstein Bridey Murphy America William S. Dunn Young People’s Church

Northern Michigan town gets two doctors from Kalaska branch

Visiting doctors in Fire Lake Michigan convert a building into a clinic after 22 years without a physician. Village officials raise funds to remodel, establishing a Kalaska medical branch with morning and evening visits twice weekly.

Fire Lake Mich Michigan Kal Kaska

Four Christenings at Unitarian First Society

Carlisle reports four christenings during Sunday services. The Little children Diane Rebecca Charles Jr and Cindy Jean Kierstead were baptized. Sunday school pupils led by Mrs. Robert F. Needham provided the program, with potted plants donated by Mrs. Herbert B. Bates.

Carlisle Charles L. Little East Street Diane Rebecca Charles, Jr Cindy Jean Kierstead Paul Kierstead Lowell Road Robert F. Needham Concord Herbert B. Bates

Ordain Rev Bird Saturday For Duty At Bedford Mission

Reverend Henry L Bird will be ordained deacon at Trinity Church Wilmington on Saturday June 16 and begin full time duties July 1 at the Bedford Episcopal Mission where Sunday services start at 9 am through the first Sunday after Labor Day.

Bedford New Episcopal Mission Henry L. Bird Protestant Episcopal Church Trinity Church Wilmington Delaware Bird

Churches to Hold Union Services Schedule

Concord churches unite again this summer for joint services at three locations. July 1 8 15 at the Unitarian Church, July 22 29 and August 5 at Union Church West Concord, August 12 1926 and September 2 at Trinitarian Congregational Church. Services start 9 30 a m.

Concord Unitarian Church Union Church West Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church

Carlisle Congregational Church Lawn Party Buffet Supper

The Carlisle Congregational Church will hold a buffet supper on the church lawn Wednesday June 20 at 6 30 rain or shine Proceeds go to aid the oil burner funds Contact Mrs Mary Blanchard School street Emerson 9 4175 for information All are welcome

Carlisle

Acton Friends Hold Sunday Worship at Boardman Home

Acton Society of Friends holds Meeting for Worship Sundays at 8 p m in the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman 489 Main Street Acton Center Clerk Winifred Barrett contact Acton 3 4360 for details

Society OF Friends Quakers Donnell Elizabeth Boardman Main Acton Center Winifred Barrett Acton

The Thief of Time and Delay in Action

A sermon-like piece warns that procrastination harms more than the thief of time. It cites Barefoot Sam and Roman examples, urging immediate trust in Jesus, and notes delays can ruin lives. The text stresses seizing the moment for salvation and service.

Barefoot Sam Hich Jésus Telix Paul

Mass Attended by Two Churches in Outdoor Service

The Holy Name Society of St Bernard's and Our Lady Helv. of Christians will join Worcester deanery for an outdoor mass on Wednesday June 20 at 5 p m at the Woburn High Athletic Field. Buses meet churches at 6 30 p m for transport.

Concord St. Bernard's Holy Name Society Our Lady Helv. of Christians Church Holy Name Worcester Deanery Woburn High St. Bernard’s John F. Shea Our Lady’s

Daily Bible School Opens on Monday

Bedford Seventh annual daily Bible School opens at Church of Christ on Monday June 18 and runs for two weeks. Classes from 9 to 12 for children four years and older. Professional instructors assisted by parish volunteers will conduct sessions for the community.

Bedford Church of Christ

Carlisle Congo Notes Highlights Church events and baptisms

At Carlisle Congregational Church last Sunday evening Mrs. Hazel Dutton reviewed Dr Edward Elsons Americas Spiritual Recovery. The service featured Rev Robert Dempseys psalm exposition and the morning Children’s Day observance. Baptisms included Beverly Jean Bruce Paul Nelson Julie Hannaford Linda Jean Larsen Kenneth Peroni Donna Mgy Joki Nancy Ashton. A historians meeting was held in Boston with Mrs Winifred Lee and the pastor.

Carlisle Carlisle Congregational Church Hazel Dutton Edward Elson America Robert Dempsey Frances Whitman Beverly Jean Bruce Murray Bruce Paul Nelson Ole Nelson Julie Hannaford Frank Hannaford Linda Jean Larsen Charles Larsen Kenneth Peroni Patrick Peroni Waltham Donna Mgy~ Joki Willio Joki Stow Nancy Ashton Melvin Butler Chelmsford Winifred Lee Congregational Library Boston

Evangelical Congregational Church Service Notice

Rev Eric W Grimshaw leads Sunday worship at Acton Center on June 17 at 9 30 and 10 00 with sermon A Twice Born Spirit Speaks. Morning service follows, featuring the Young People's Church and the Senior Pilgrim Fellowship meeting after.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Young Peore’s William S. Dunn Mr. Grimshaw

Lincoln First Parish Service Schedule

Congregational and Unitarian Lincoln Center hosts morning worship at 9 30 and 11 00 with Sunday School at 9 30 and Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 P M in the Parish House led by Rev Charles Marvin Styron and organist and choir director Mrs Thomas W McGrath.

Lincoln Congregational and Unitarian Bedford Lincoln Center Charles Marvin Styron Thomas W. McGrath Pilgrim Fellowship

Church and parish notices for Lincoln area churches

St Josephs Church Saint Anne s in the Field offer masses holy communion and services. St Josephs Lincoln Road South Lincoln lists Rev Walter F Donahug pastor Mrs Ethel Davis organist and choir director with Masses at 8 10 92 30 A M and Sunday School at 9 A M. St Annes Concord Road South Lincoln lists Rev Morris Hobinson rector Morley Lush organist and choirmaster with 8 A M Holy Communion every Sunday and 10 A M Holy Communion and sermon first Sunday. Morning prayer and service on other Sundays and 10 A M Church School every Sunday Nursery through Grade

ST. Joseph’s. Church Lincoln Road South Lincoln Walter F. Donahug Ethel, Davis ST. Anne's IN the Field Concord Road South Lincoln Morris Hobinson Morley Lush

New Episcopal Mission Sunday Service at Legion Hall

A new Episcopal mission holds a Sunday service at 10 30 a m in the Legion hall on Great Road.

NEW Episcopal Mission Legion, Hall, Great Road

Bedford Church Announces Sunday Services

Church of Christ bulletin lists Congregational Rev. Marvin L. Derby as pastor at 27 Great Road Bedford with organist Constance Terry at 52 Great Road. Sunday school starts 9 30 and worship service follows at 10 45 led by the minister.

Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Constance Terry

Church Service Notice for Pohl and Newcomb

Rev. David C. Pohl leads Sunday morning service at 11 with sermon and special music. Mrs. Adelaide Newcomb plays organ. Sunday school meets at 9 45.

David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

St Michael's Church Misses Mass Schedule

Church notices list Rev Harold McDermont as pastor with Rev Arthur Flynn as curate. Residency at 154 Great Road Bedford. Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery named as organists. Masses at 7 8 10 11 12 with Benediction after the 8:00 mass.

Harold McDermont Arthur Flynn Great Road Bedford John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery

Carlisle St Elizabeths and Unitarian Sunday Services

Religious notices list Carlisle St Elizabeths Catholic Mass at 9 30 AM led by Rev Fr York and 10 45 AM worship. Unitarian Sunday School led by Rev Albert Kaucher with Donald Lapham as organist and Mrs Needham as superintendent.

1St Religious Society (Unitarian Albert N. Kaucher Donald Lapham Robert Needham

Church Schedule With Services and Choir Notes

Rev Dempsey presides with Mrs Lee organist and Mr Shumway choir director. Sunday School and morning service at 10 45. Christian Endeavor at 6 00. Evening service at 7 00. Thursday 7 48 midweek service.

Robert Dempsey Herbert A. Lee William Shumway Frances Whitman Christian Endeavor

Laymen's League Ladies Night Held in Carlisle

The Laymen's League hosted a successful ladies night in Carlisle with over 70 members and guests. Robert Nims catered dinner from Waltham, and President George W. Foss presided. Mrs. Prescott A. Smith of Concord presented a travelogue on her Europe trip. This was the season finale.

Carlisle Laymen’s League Robert Nims Waltham George W. Foss Prescott A. Smith Concord Europe

Blessing Through Acts of Love and Service

A devotional note frames blessing the Lord as acts of love and kindness to others. It urges seeking the good in God in all and serving those in need in His name.

St Anns Church Masses In Wayland Schedule

St Anns Church in Wayland lists Sunday masses at 7 30 9 and 11 o clock with daily mass at 7 30 a m Baptisms are by appointment and overseen by Rev William J Carty pastor.

ST. Ann’'S Church Wayland William J. Carty

Our Lady of Fatima Sudbury Mass Schedule Notice

Rev. Robert H. Hurley announces Sunday Masses at 7 30 AM 9 AM and 11 AM. Sunday school follows the 9 AM service in the upper Town Hall.

Our Lady OF Fatima Sudbury Robert H. Hurley Upper Town Hall

Sudbury Methodist Church Services and Baptisms

The Sudbury Methodist Church lists morning worship at 9 30 with Rev Robert K Jones Jr and staff, Sunday School at 10 45 for all ages, and baptisms of Paul Wesley Broome Kathy Marie Porter William Spence and Betsy Hawes last Sunday. Several children were received on trial or earned pins for Sunday school attendance with many named recipients.

Paul Wesley Broome J. Wesley Broome Kathy Marie Porter Stanley Dean Porter William Malcom Spence George Spence Betsy Marie Hawes Richard Hawes Dorothy Morrison Fred Morrison Harry Manuel Jo Ann Long Douglas Morrison Janet Maenpaa Nry Nelson Dee ‘Ann Hairstein Emery Miller Judith Klee Linda Lewis Debby Walker Beverly Cookson Wendy Walker Dorothy Haskell Karen Jokisaari Linda Morrison Betty Taffe David Kendrick Ronnie Morrison Patty Jones Janet Hawes Raymond Johnson Ada Mae Coats Harry Klee Russell Klee Beverly Klee

Baccalaureate Service at First Parish Unitarian Sudbury

The First Parish Unitarian in Sudbury schedules a baccalaureate service for Sunday June 17 at 7 30 p m with Rev James Hammond and welcomes Rev Robert K Jones J The children day service with baptisms and dedication of children is planned for Sunday June 24 at 9 30 a m led by Rev Hammond or Rev Jones.

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury James Hammond James Greenawalt Robert Dods Hammond Robert K. Jones

Memorial Services and Church Events At St Elizabeths Church

St Elizabeths Church announces morning prayer and sermon at 10:00 a.m. with Rev Stanley F Rodgers and organist Mrs W Burgess Warren. A Sunday service follows, with baptisms and a children’s choir directed by Mrs Irving. Minor details include a 7:30 p.m. Baccalaureate at First Parish Church. In 1948 WAVES gained permanent status in the U S Navy through effort and ability.

ST Elizabeth's Church Episcopal Sudbury Stanley F. Rodgers W. Burgess Warren Memorial Congregational Church Udburyth S Y Ernest Bogenwenet, Jr Irving Priest First Parish Church WAVES Orginal United States

Concord First Parish Service and Sunday School Times

The Concord First Parish in Concord invites attendance with a morning worship at 11 o clock and sermons on Sources of the Good Life. Sunday School meets at 10 10 and 10 50 with Philip W Trumbull as organist and Rev Edward P Daniels D D leading.

Concord Edward P. Daniels D. D. Lexington Road Philip W. Trumbull

St Bernard's Church Mass Times Listed

Monument Square church announces Sunday masses at 7, 8 30, 10 and 1130 details by Rev York pastor Rev Higgins curate Rev Connolly curate and Miss Costello organist.

ST. Bernard's Church Monument Square John A. York Edmund M. Higgins James H. Connolly Esther Costello

Our Lady Help of Christians Church Schedule

West Concord service times listed for Our Lady Help of Christians Church with Rev. Lewis F. Kearn pastor Rev. Thomas B. Morgan curate and Miss Helene Donahue organist. Masses scheduled at 7, 8 30, 10 15 and 11 30.

OUR Lady. Help OF Christians Church West Concord Catholic Lewis F. Kearn Thomas B. Morgan Helene Donahue

Trinity Church Service Times on Elm Street

The church led by Rector Rev. Wm. H. Clark holds 8 a.m. Holy Communion and 11 a.m. Morning prayer with sermon with Mrs. Margaret Ridout as organist.

Trinity Church Episcopal Elm Street Wm. H. Clark Margaret Ridout

West Concord Union Morning Service Sermon

Rev Edwin B Nylen leads Sunday worship at West Concord Union with Mrs Nina Lind on organ. Morning service at 9 30 includes sermon by the minister titled Why All This Knowledge.

West Concord Union Church Edwin B. Nylen Nina .Lind

Trinitarian Church Morning Worship Offers Baptisms

Reverend Robert H. Barber leads the service at 9 30 a m with organist Whittredge Clark. Morning worship includes baptisms and Holy Communion at the church.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Stret Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark

Evangelical Free Church Service and Bible Classes

Rev Hyland Richmond will lead 10 am Bible classes for all ages and a nursery class for children under three. Sermon at 11 am titled A Job For Dad. Evening service at 7 pm with sermon A Light in Homes.

Hyland Richmond

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Reading Room on Milldam at 24 Maintreet open 10 a m to 5 p m weekdays with Wednesday 7 30 p m and Friday 9 p m hours. Nursery provided for children too young for Sunday school. Sermon topic Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force readings from Bible KJV and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures. Golden Text from Psalms 95 3 4.

Milldam Christian Science Services Mary Baker Eddy

South Acton Community Universalist Service and Notes

Sunday worship at 10 45 A M led by Rev James D Hunt with Rev David Thompson assisting and Ellen Tuomanen directing the choir Nursery available during the service Sunday school at 11 A M Communion observed first Sunday Water use in the United States has doubled in 50 years and is forecast to double again in 25 years.

Community Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Streets James D. Hunt South Acton Congregational Church David Thompson Ellen Tuomanen Charlotte Reynolds U.S

Maynard Street Bridget's Church Sunday Masses

Maynard Street Bridget's Church lists Rev. William J. O'Brien as pastor with Rev. Michael D. Sullivan and Rev. Gerard Creighton as assistants. Sunday masses at 7, 9, and 11:30. daily Mass at 7 a.m. Confessions on Saturday 3-5 and 7-8:30 p.m. Novena to the Miraculous Medal each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

ST. Bridget’s Church William J. O’brien Michael D. Sullivan Gerard Creighton

Sunday School and Worship Services at Local Congregations

Robert Shalman Synagogue at 24 Acton Street Maynard hosts Sunday school from 9 a m to 12 noon. The Assemblies of God on Main Street at Riverbank Road led by Rev Guy E Mitchell offers Sunday school for all ages at 2 49 p m with worship at 3 30 p m. A welcome extended to everybody.

Robert Shalman Acton Street Maynard Assemblies OF God Main St Riverbank Rd Guy E. Mitchell

Calvary Lutheran Church Hastings St Maynard Stow Line

Church notices list Rev Martin Kaija as pastor with Sunday School at 10 00 Worship at 11 00 Finnish service at 2 00 first Sunday communion and Crowe rehearsal each Sunday Children Choir Saturday 2 30 Ladies Guild first Monday Bible discussion and Lutheran League meetings third Monday Organists named Nancy Uljua Ann Parker and others

Mt, Calvary Lutheran Church Hastings St Maynard-Stow Martin Kaija Maynard Ladies Guild Lam Luther League Nancy Uljua Ann Parker

Stow The First Parish Church Organized 1700

Mr Paul E Killinger serves as minister with John Miner as church school superintendent Mrs Vernon Damon organist. Sunday morning worship at 11 o clock and church school at 9 45 for nursery kindergarten and first grade others at 11.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Vernon Damon

Union Evangelical Church Service in Stow

Rev S Godlin Hall presides at Union Evangelical Church Stow with Miss Jessie Lewis organist and Mrs Cyrus Kendrick choir director Kalervo Hekkala leading the Sunday morning worship at 10 45 in the parish.

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

Gleasondale Methodist Church Service Schedule

Rev. Robert L. Hemmerla leads morning worship at 11 a.m. with Church school at 10 a.m. James Laffin serves as organist for the service.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Robert L. Hemmerla James Laffin

West Acton St Elizabeth Church Mass Schedule

Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor and Betty Saganich organist announce Sunday masses at 7 30 9 10 15 and 11 30 oclock with daily mass at 7 oclock Ruth Kennedy leads the choir Readings reflect a Hungarian parish context with multiple services listed.

ST. Elizabeth Hungary Daniel F. Riordan Betty Saganich Ruth Kennedy

West Acton Baptist Service and Baccalaureate Sunday

The West Acton Baptist Church announces a June 10 schedule with Pastor Ronald H Noble and organist June Hill. Activities include a 10 30 am children's day service with Sunday School participants and awards, plus a 7 45 pm baccalaureate service at Acton Center Congregational Church sponsored by local Protestant churches.

West Acton Baptist Church Ronald H. Noble June Hill Waldo

Youth fellowship cookout and midweek service at Concord church

The Evangelical Free Church youth group will hold a cookout at Gordon MacWilliams home in West Concord Friday at 7 30. A track meet and ball game by C S B take place at the playground Saturday at 10 30 a m. The midweek prayer service is planned for Wednesday June 20 at 8 o'clock.

Concord Youth Fellowship of Evangelical, Free Church Gordon ,MacWilliams West Concord C.S.B

Sunday Devotional and Sermon at Mt Miss Marion Church

The notice describes a Sunday devotional service at 4 PM led by Rev Eino Thursday and a sermon by Ian Johnson. It mentions a social hour, church vestry, and a form acton sponsored by Mt Miss Marion with teachers present. The event aims for an 11:15 AM session next fall and features a sermon within Minnesota’s square mile community context.

Eino

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