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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

6

Sodality to Hear Priest at May Meeting

Concord The May meeting of the Ladies Sodality of St Bérnort's Church will be held Monday evening the 14th at Monurrent hall at 8 o'clock. Rev John A York will introduce Rev Francis X Weiser S J as speaker. Refreshments and social hour follow. all parish ladies invited.

Concord Ladies’ Sodality St Bérnort’s Church Monurrent Hall John A. York Francis X. Weiser S. J Father Weiser Pilot Sodality of Lincoln Sophie DiCicco Alice Daley Matilda Kleuber Margaret Collins Mary Mara Rita Hodgman Marie Lavrakes Gertrude Donovan Margaret Algeo Mary Duggan Henrietta Daley Mary Connorton Rita Buckley

Catholic Women Guild Breakfast Highlights World Role Talk

West Acton hosts Acton Catholic Women's Guild breakfast after 7:30 mass at St Elizabeth's. Rt Rev James R Cotter, Boston Archdiocese assistant chancellor, spoke on The Place of Catholic Women in The World Today. About 60 attended at Howard Johnson's. Rt Rev Berquist of Norway celebrated mass. Mrs Richard Spellman chaired. others assisted. Previous meeting featured cake decorating by Mrs Evelyn Duren and Mrs Ida Hope.

West Acton Acton Catholic Woman’s Guild James R. Cotter Boston Wilbur Tolman Howard Johnson’s West Concord St. Elizabeth’s Church Berquist Norway Pan Tor Daniel F. Riordan Richard Spellman Guild Church Hall Evelyn Duren Carlisle Ida Hope East Acton Martha Flaherty

First Communion Celebrations At St Bernard’s Church

A Holy Day Mass for the Feast of the Ascension will be held at 6 30 tonight at St Bernard's Church. Sunday church collections are planned for May 13. Next Sunday 82 children will take their first communion at the 8 30 mass. Holy Name meeting is canceled this Sunday. Holy Name men host a turkey dinner for parish women at Monument Hall tonight at 7. Sister Margaret Mary of the Medical Missionary Sisters of Mary will be guest speaker.

Concord

Holy Name Men to Meet at 8:30 Mass

West Concord Holy Name Society will attend Holy Communion at 8 30 in Our Lady Help of Christians Church Sunday. The monthly meeting and supper will follow in the downstairs hall with President Alexander F MacEachern presiding. Guest speaker Frank C Hart will discuss History of the Holy Name Movement. Members should meet downstairs at 8 25 and march to mass.

West Concord Holy Name Our Lady Help of Christians Church Alexander F. MacEachern Frank C. Hart Archdiocesan

Religion on The Outdoors In Sunday Service

Carlisle Unitarian minister Rev Albert N Kaucher preached on Religion On The Outdoors. The altar was decorated by Horace N Ricker in memory of his father Edward S Ricker. Next Sunday the minister will speak at 10 45 on The Most Important Person In The World for Mothers Day observance.

Carlisle Albert N.kaucher First Religious Society Unitarian Horace N. Ricker Brighton Edward S. Ricker

Rural Life Sunday Set for May 13 in New England

Concord 4-H Club members from all New England states will observe Rural Life Sunday May 13 at 2 30 pm in Rindge New Hampshire. The program features Elizabeth Pool Sherborn Rev James Robert Thomson and a First Parish Church Westford choir with a diverse list of participants from New England states and Connecticut. The event at Cathedral of the Pines is part of the Rural Life Sunday observance with planning input from Massachusetts agents Maurice Roberts and Jesse James. Public invited.

Concord New England Rindge New Hampshire New England Club Agents Association Elizabeth Pool Sherborn Prestling James Robert. Thomson Hinckley Maine Donald Rowley First Parish Westford First Charch Horeticus B. Leggat James Garland Center Conway Sandra Keyes Cranston Rhode Island Patricia Huntley Gorka Maine Lee Warner Danbury Connecticut Paul Standish Spencer Betty Petrilo Worcester Cathedral of the Pines Massachusetts Maurice C. Roberts Jesse James

Active Week at Our Lady’s West Concord

Our Lady Help of Christians Church schedules a 7:45 p.m. Ascension Day mass at Our Lady’s parish. First communion class will receive Holy Communion on Saturday May 19. Waste paper drive begins Sunday at 1 p.m. A whist party is set for Monday at the church hall. Rev Fr Visa vasam of India spoke at masses for a missionary collection. The C. O. dance at Monument Hall on Saturday night was a success and another is planned for May 19.

West Concord Our Lady Help of Christians Fr. Visavasam India C. O. Darice Monument Hall

Banquet and Meeting of Carlisle Young People Club

Carlisle North Middlesex Federation of Young People held a Friday event at the First Religious Society Unitarian church. Miss Sarah Wilson was re elected president as Dr A Warren Stearns of Billerica spoke on The Ladder of Life followed by a candlelight service and dancing.

Carlisle North Middlesex Federation of First Religious Society Unitarian Richard B. Bates Sarah Wilson A. Warren Stearns Billerica North Middlesex Federation Ladder of Life

Building Fund Dinner At Evangelical Free Church

A Building Fund banquet is hosted at the Evangelical Free Church under Mrs Krist Anderson on May 17 at 6 30 PM. All church family and friends are welcome and free will offerings support purchasing bricks for the chimney of the new building.

Concord Evangelical Free Church Krist Anderson

Reverend Clark Elected Deputy to Synod Gocegan

The rector of Trinity Episcopal Church Elm Street Reverend William H. Clark was chosen as a deputy to the Synod Gocegan at the 171st annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts held last week.

Concord William H. Clark Trinity Episcopal Church Elm Street Gocegan Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts

Young People Meet at First Parish Church

Concord church groups schedule meetings in the vestry at 6 30 p m on Sunday May 13. The Senior Young People will gather at 7 p m for a worship service and a movie.

First Parish

Peter’s Vision and Gentile Mission at Cornelius

In Acts Peter faces the Jerusalem council over Gentile fellowship. He recounts his vision of unclean beasts and his outreach to Cornelius with six Joppa disciples. The Holy Spirit falls on the Gentiles as on Pentecost, and Peter affirms God’s will, signaling Christianity’s worldwide mission.

Peter Jerusalem Cornelius Joppa Camarea Carnelius Apostle Jesus John Christian Church

Elizabeth's Catholic Mission Service Schedule

Sunday morning mass at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. religious education classes led by Rev. Fr. York and Rev. Albert N. Kaucher. Organist Donald Lapham and Mrs. Robert Needham oversee the Sunday School as part of the Usitarian church school program.

Zelizabeth Catholic Mission Fr. York 1St Religious Society Usisarian Albert N. Kaucher Ph. D. Aftor Donald Lapham Robert Needham

Congregational Church Schedule Led by Pastor Dempsey

Rev Robert Dempsey leads Congregational services with Mrs Frances Whitman as superintendent The Sunday School meets at 10 45 morning service at 6 00 and Evening service at 7 00 Christian Endeavor follows at 7 00 pm A midweek service is Thursday at 7 48 pm with Mrs Herbert A Lee and William Shumway as organizers

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

Sherlock to Speak at Holy Name Society Meeting

Rt Rev Cornelius Sherlock will address the West Acton Holy Name Society at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church on Monday May 14 at 8 pm with President Charles Spencer presiding. Next Sunday members will receive Holy Communion at the 9 am mass.

West Acton Holy Name Society of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Charles Spencer

Plan Busy Week At St. Elizabeth West Acton

The Feast of the Ascension is observed today with a 7 45 pm evening mass at St. Elizabeth West Acton. Msgr Bergui of Norway spoke on the Catholic Church in Norway appealing for missions and received a collection. Next Sunday no Sunday School due to First Communion class with 38 pupils registered.

West Acton St. Elizabeth of Hungary Msgr. Bergui Norway Cathlic

Youth Fellowship at Evangelical Free Church Schedule

The Youth Fellowship meets at 7 30 p m this Friday at the parsonage with Mrs Alfred Davis leading the Bible study. Pioneer Girls gather Monday at 6 45 p m, Christian Endeavor on Tuesday at 7 p m, and the mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m.

Concord Youth Fellowship of Evangelical Free Church Alfred Davis Christian Endeavor

Union Church West Concord meeting and choir rehearsals

The Helping Hand Society of West Concord Union Church will meet Wednesday May 16 at 2 30 p m. The senior choir rehearses that evening at 7 45 p m and the youth choir rehears on Thursday at 3 0 p m.

West Concord West Concord Union Church

Acton Friends hold Sunday Worship at Main Street home

The Acton Society of Friends meets Sundays at 8 p m in the home of Donnell and Elizabeth Boardman at 489 Main Street Acton Center with Clerk Winifred Barrett listed. Contact Acton 3-4360 for details.

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

It's All in the Family Sermons At Action Center Church

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center schedules two Sunday worship services on May 13 with sermons titled It's All in the Family by Rev Grimshaw. Church school runs grade 5 to senior high at 9:30 and nursery to grade 4 at 10:45. Fellowship for Senior Pilgrim follows evening service.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Mr. Grimshaw

West Acton St Elizabeth Church Mass Times

The article lists Sunday masses at 7:30, 9, 10 15 and 11 30 o clock and a daily mass at 7 o clock with Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor and Betty Saganich organist along with Ruth Kennedy choir director.

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

West Acton Baptist Church May 13 Service

Pastor Ronald H. Noble leads Mothers Day observance at West Acton Baptist Church with Sunday school at 10 45 a.m. morning worship at 11 30 a.m. nursery care during 7 p.m. youth fellowship. They invite worship and study this Sunday.

West Acton Baptist Ronald H. Noble

South Acton Community Universalist Service Notice

Sunday morning worship at 10:45 led by Rev. James D. Hust, minister, at Main and Central.

Community Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Sirsets James D. Hust

Church Service Details for Sunday Worship and Communion

Rev. David Thompson leads a worship service at 9 45 a m. Pastor Elien Tuomanen and Choir Director Charlotte Reynolds coordinate music with organist. Sunday school begins at 11 a m. Nursery care is available during the service and communion is observed on the first Sunday.

South Acton Congregational Church David Thompson Elien Tuomanen Charlotte Reynolds

Lincoln Center parish services schedule includes worships

The notice lists morning worship at 9 30 and 11 a m, Sunday School at 9 30 a m, and Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 p m. It names Charles Marvin Styron Mrs Thomas W McGrath and mentions church officers and locations in Lincoln Center.

By Parism Oln Sea Uniterian Edford Street Lincoln Center Charles ‘Marvin Styron Thomas W. McGrath Pilgrim Fellowship

St Joseph’s Church Lincoln Road Service Times

St Joseph’s Church on Lincoln Road South Lincoln led by Rev Walter F Donahue with organist Ethel Davis. Masses at 8 10 and 11 30 A M and Sunday School at 9 A M.

Woman Catholic Lincoln Road South Lincoln Walter F. Donahue Ethel Davis

St Annes in the Field Church Schedule

The parish on Concord Road South Lincoln lists 8 A M Holy Communion every Sunday 10 A M Holy Communion and sermon first Sunday morning prayer and sermon other Sundays 10 A M Church School every Sunday and nursery through grade. Reverend Morris Robinson rector Morley Lush organist.

Episcopal Concord Road South Lincoln Morris Robinson Morley Lush

The First Parish Church Unitarian Organized 1700

Sunday worship at 11 o clock with church school at 9 45 for nursery kindergarten and first grade. Minister Paul E Killinger organist Mrs Vernon Damon and John Miner oversee church programs.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Vernon Damon

Union Evangelical Service Led by Mrs Kendrick

Mrs Cyrus Kendrick chairs the Union Evangelical Sunday morning worship at 10 45 with Katervo Hekkala leading the service.

Union Evangelical Cyrus Kendrick Katervo Hekkala

Gleasondale Methodist Church Worship and Sunday School

Rev. Reibert L. Hemmerle presides at Gleasondale Methodist Church with James Laffin as organist. Church school starts at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m.

Gleasondale Methodist Church Reibert L. Hemmerle James Laffin

Forgiveness and Joy in Helping a Weaker Brother

A religious reflection on rejoicing when a sinner seeks repentance and salvation at the Cross. The piece contrasts self righteousness with grace and urges compassion toward those pursuing forgiveness. The tone echoes sermonizing guidance and emphasizes mercy over judgment.

Sudbury St. Ann's Church Masses and Baptism Notices

Sudbury St. Ann's Church in Wayland lists Sunday masses at 7 30 and 9 a m with a 7 30 a m daily mass. Baptisms are by appointment through the church office.

ST. Ann’s Church Wayland William J. Carty

Our Lady of Fatima Rev Hurley Holds Sunday Masses

Rev. Robert H. Hurley, pastor at Our Lady of Fatima, presides over Sunday masses at 7 30, 9 and 1 a m. Sunday school follows the 9 o clock mass in the upper Town hall.

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

First Parish Unitarian Sudbury Service on Tragedy

Reverend James Hammond leads the First Parish Unitarian Sudbury on Sunday May 13 at 9 30 a m with a Morning Service and sermon What Is Your Answer for Tragedy Nursery and Sunday School also available Organist Mrs James Greenawalt and Choir Director Mrs Robert Dods participate in the service at the church location.

St Elizabeth's Church Service May 13

Rev Hodgers Minister in Charge Mrs Burgess Warren organist leads morning prayer and sermon at St Elizabeth's Church on Sunday May 13 after Ascension with coffee hour following the service.

ST Elizabeth’s Church Episcopal Sudbury St. Hodgers W. Burgess Warren

Memorial South Su Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr Sermon on Mother's Day

The notice lists a morning worship at 11 with the Children’s Choir directed by Mrs Irving Priest. A sermon titled Three Viewpoints on Mother’s Day is planned. Evening activities include Pilgrim Fellowship at 7 with a baby sitting class noted for three year olds.

Memorial Congregational Church South Su Ernest Bodenweber, Jr Irving Priest Pilgrim Fellowship

Sudbury Methodist Church Officers and Activities Outline

The Sudbury Methodist Church lists pastor Robert K. Jones Jr and staff, morning worship at 9 30, Sunday School at 10 45 for all ages, and youth fellowships. Miss Elaine Morrison was elected secretary of Fram ingham Sub District. Altar flowers honor Mrs Chinn. Junk Drive for Building Fund continues with contact Bud Morrison.

Robert K. Jones Youcters and Beebe Philip C. Putnam Kenneth McMurtry Grange Hall Ralph Hawes Roy Reach Roy Hawes Maynard Eg Methodist Elaine Morrison Sudbury W. S.C.S A Morrison U.S Bud Morrison Old Marl

King's Daughters Meet at First Parish Vestry

The King's Daughters will meet on Tuesday May 15 at 2 PM in the vestry of the First Parish Church with Mrs. David Caffin as hostess. The Y P F of Trinity Episcopal Church will meet at 2 30 PM Sunday to go to Cathedral of Pines for a service. A vestry and commissions meeting will be held at the church Sunday at 7 PM.

Cathedral of Pines King’s Daughters David Caffin Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Ichurety, Sundey

First Parish in Concord Service Times Noted

Rev. Edward P. Daniels leads morning worship at 1L a.m. with sermons titled Idea and Realty. Organist Philip W. Trumbull plays as church sessions list two services at 10 10 and 10 50.

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

Parish Clergy and Mass Schedule Listing

Rev. John A York and Rev. Edmund M Higgins with Rev. Ja Connolly and Miss El Costello lead parish services. Sunday masses at 7 830 10 and 1130 with Sunday school after the 830 mass.

John A.york Edmund M. Higgins Ja . Connolly Miss el Costello

Our Lady Help of Christians Church Mass Times

The parish lists Sunday worship at 7 830 1015 and 1130 AM with Sunday School following the 830 AM mass. Rev Lewis F Kearn is pastor and Rev Thomas B Morgan curate with Mrs Helene Donahue as organist.

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

Trinity Church Elm Street Services May 13

Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 9 15 a.m. Church school. Morning prayer and service with sermon at 10 45 a.m. Rev Wm H Clark and Mrs Margaret Ridout noted as participants.

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

Sermon and church events at Chu Rev Edwin B minister

On Sunday May 13 Rev Edwin B minister leads morning worship with a sermon titled The Festival of The Christian Home. Church school registration for grades 3-8 starts at 10 a.m. Morning church school for beginners kindergarten and primary at 11 a.m. Organist Mrs Nina Lind to play.

Edwin B Nina Lind

Trinitarian Walden St Rev. Barber Pastor

Sunday worship at 9 30 a m with Whittredge Clark as organist. Nursery at 11 a m. Mothers Day sermon titled The Great Career.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Stret Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark

First Church of Christ Scientist Concord Services and Reading Room

Sunday services at 10 45 with Sunday school. Reading Room open 10 am to 5 pm weekdays holidays excepted Wednesday evening testimonial at 8. Nursery for young children. Lesson Sermon Mortals and Immortals. Readings from Science and Health.

First Church OF Christ, Scientist, Concord Milldam Main Street Christian Science Service Mary Baker Eddy

Church Activities Schedule From Trinity Church

The Women's Evening Auxiliary meets Monday at 7 pm at Trinity Church. Tuesday's Social Responsibility session starts 8 pm. Wednesday Christian Education worship begins 8 15 pm. Thursday the Western District Conference occurs at 10 am followed by a compression class at 8 pm.

Trinity Church Social Responsibility Christian Education

Maynard St Bridget's Church Masses and Schedules

Parish information for Maynard Street Bridget's Church lists Rev. William J. O'Brien as pastor with assistants Rev. Michael D. Sullivan and Rev. Gerard Creighton. Sunday Masses at 7, 9, and 11:30 with 9 mass upstairs and 11:30 in the chapel. Daily 7 a.m. Mass and Saturday confessions 3-5 and 7-8:30 p.m. Novena to the Miraculous Medal Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.

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

Pinning Evangelical Mission Women Offer May Events

Rev Eino Hamalainen leads a mid week devotional on May 10 at 7 30 pm. Linda Hartman and George Hekkala sponsor the coffee table. A Christian bazaar follows May 12 at 7 30 pm with refreshments. May 13 features Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 11 am and a Mothers Day program at 7 30 pm by church youth. corsages for mothers provided by the Friendship Club.

Pinnish EV Mission Congregational Church Eino Hamalainen Linda Hartman George Hekkala Friendship Club

St George's Church Services and Ascension Day events

St George's Church Summer Street opp High School announces Sunday services May 13 including Holy Communion at 8:00, Family Service at 9:15, and Morning Prayer with Sermon at 10:45. Parish notes list Ascension Day Holy Communion at 10:00 and a Fellowship Supper May 10 at 6:30 in the Parish Hall. Rev H Mattocks of Ayer to speak on wartime Philippines experiences.

Episcopal A. E. Gabriel Hector H. Mattocks Ayer Philippines

Union Congregational Church Activities and Memorial

The Union Congregational Church lists weekly schedule with ministers officers and classes plus youth programs. Memorial flowers were donated by Mr Gavin Taylor and Miss Janette Taylor in memory of Mrs Gavin Taylor.

Church of Christ announces service schedule

The Church of Christ led by Pastor Marvin L. Derby at 27 Great Road Bedford lists Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with a sermon by the minister. Organist Constance Terry resides at 52 Great Road.

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

Sunday Service and Sunday School Schedule

Rev. David C. Pohl leads the morning service at 11 o'clock with sermon and special music. Sunday school convenes at 9 45 with Mrs Adelaide Newcomb as organist.

David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

New Episcopal Mission Opens in Legion Hall

St. Michael's Church lists Rev. Rene, Rev. Flynn and masses at 7 8 10 11 12 Benediction after 8:00 mass. A new Episcopal mission meets Sundays 10:30 at Legion Hall Great Road. A jet bomber requires 300 gallons of jet fuel to taxi for takeoff near Coney about 1.5 miles away.

ST. Michael's Church Rene Onl Rashes A. Flynn Urate Bedford John NEW Episcopal Mission Legion Hall Great Road Vo He di Berediane Coney

Sunday Worship Service Notice

A church announces Sunday worship at 11 a m with Rev. F G Fiffday speaking. Weekday study sessions at 3 and 7 o clock welcome all. The group will discuss themes including Brahe and other topics.

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