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Concord Enterprise

Location

Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1956

Page

7

Holy Name Society Breakfast Features Boston Attorney Speaker

About 50 members and guests attended the Holy Name Society breakfast at Howard Johnson's after the 7:34 mass in West Acton. Attorney Charles W. O'Brien of Boston spoke on Christian Marriage. Rev. Daniél Riordan attended as guest. New officers named Raymond Vorce, Anarew Rein, Lawrence Kelley, Walter Morin. Delegates to the Holy Name convention named John Kennedy and Spencer.

West Acton Holy Name Society Charles Spencer, Jr Edward Curley Howard Johnson Charles W. O'Brien Boston Daniél F. Riordan Raymond Vorce Bexborough Anarew Rein South Acton Lawrence Kelley Walter Morin John, Kennedy and Spencer

New CY O Elects Officers at St Bernard’s Parish

Concord reports new CY O officers elected at a Tuesday meeting. Wallace Crawford is president with Nancy Fitzpatrick as vice president and Mary Fitzpatrick as secretary. Joan Applegron becomes treasurer with Frank Casey and Nancy Duggan as deanery representatives. Social co chairmen are Brenda Hosey and Karen Diskin. Installation set for May 29 at Monument Hall.

Concord CY. O St. Bernard's Parish Wallace Crawford Nancy Fitzpatrick Mary Fitzpatrick Joan Applegron Frank Casey Nancy Duggan Brenda Hosey Karen Diskin Monument Hall

Conference Draws 1000 Clergy at Williamstown Meeting

The Massachusetts Congregational Conference held a four day gathering in Williamstown with over 1,000 clergy and delegates. The opening day honored Haystack Memorial youth day marking the 150th anniversary of the Haystack Meeting and its pledge to become missionaries abroad. Sudbury representatives included Rev. Ernest Bodenweber and several parishioners. The conference adopted a resolution urging an end to segregation in housing, business, and other practices, affecting about 200,000 members across 600 churches.

Sudbury Memorial Congregational Church Massachusetts Williamstown Ernest Bodenweber James Bartlett Maxwell P. Eaton Helen Campbell Hazel Hamilton Dorothy Poole

Churches Unite For Memorial Sunday Service

Sudbury holds a Memorial Day Service at St Elizabeth's Church at 7 30 p m on Sunday May 27 with the Methodist Congregational Unitarian and Episcopal Churches joining for a combined service A historic interchurch choir conducted by Mrs Robert Dode directing Rev Ernest Bodenweber Jr of Memorial Congregational will give the sermon All ministers take part Sudbury residents are invited morning services at participating churches proceed except First Parish Unitarian omits morning Worship

Sudbury St. Elizabeth’s Robert Dode Ernest Bodenweber, Jr Memorial Congregational Church Memorial Consational Sudburyethodist First Parish Unitarian James Hi Ond James Greenawalt Robert Dods St. Elizabeth's South Sudbury St. Elizabeth Sudbury Council Allgome

Trinitarian Church Youth Fellowship Meets May 27

Concord New Hampshire Congregational Church plans a Senior Youth Fellowship gathering May 27 at 10 am atop Mount Monadnock in New Hampshire. A committee meeting is scheduled Monday at 8. An annual church picnic is set for June 3 and the Central Middlesex Council of Churches holds a meeting at the church on Monday June 4 at 7 with supper.

Concord Trinitarian Congregational Church Tlimh Mount Monankih Hampshire Central Middlesex Council of Churches

Plant Fair Brightens Bedford at First Parish Grounds

The First Parish Church Plant Fair was held on Bedford common Saturday May 19 from 10 30 to 4 featuring garden displays supplies and foods for take home. Co chairmen were Mr and Mrs John Belfour and Mr and Mrs John Awtrey with booths for potted plants wicker baskets and an information desk. The event included a Green Thumb table shrubs lilac bushes maple saplings and a children’s corner with games and a food table.

Bedford John Belfour John Awtrey

Communion for 39 at Our Lady Help of Christians Church

West Concord A Total of 39 boys and girls received their first Holy Communion at a special 8:30 mass Saturday morning at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Rev. Lewis F. Kearn celebrated the mass assisted by Rev. Thomas B. Morgan. A breakfast followed in the church hall hosted by the Ladies' Altar Society.

West Goncord Our Lady Help of Christians Church Lewis F. Kearn Thomas B. Morgan Ladies’ Altar Society

Smorgasbord Draws 180 Plus to First Religious Society

Over 180 attendees from Carlisle and surrounding towns joined the smorgasbord supper at the First Religious Society Unitarian venue Friday evening. General chairman Mrs. Ralph A. Gerow Sr. led the event with help from Mrs. Richard B. Bates Sr and others, while Mrs. Alphonse D. Martin oversaw the dining room with assistants Betty Ann Forsaith Katrina LaForce Diane Sloane and Alice Speldman. Tickets were managed by Patricia Gerow and Fred E. Robbins.

Carlisle First Religious Society Unitarian Chelmsford Concord Bedford Acton Arlington Winchester Westford Norwich Connecticut Ralph A .Gerow Richard B. Bates Charles E. Forsaith Benjamin F. Clark Frank O Miller Everett F. Lapham Alphonse D. Martin Betty Ann Forsaith Katrina LaForce Diane Sloane Alice Speldman Patricia Gerow Fred E. Robbins

Trinity Sunday Masses at St Elizabeth of Hungary

Rev Daniel F Riordan announces Trinity Sunday May 27 at St Elizabeth of Hungary Parish West Acton as final Easter duty opportunity. Confessions Saturday night and Masses at 7 30 9 10 15 and 11 30. Ember days noted for Sunday Wednesday Friday Saturday.

West Acton Daniel F. Riordan St. Elizabeth of Hungary

The Church in Asia Minor Missionary Journey

Lesson highlights Barnabas and Saul chosen by Antioch leaders to go as missionaries. They sail to Cyprus and Paphos facing opposition, reach Antioch in Pisidia, endure Saul being stoned at Lystra, then return to strengthen churches. Their reports bring joy and influence gentile policy. a note on thoughtful disagreement.

Asia Minor Antioch Church Barnabas Saul Seleucia Cyprus Paphos Elymas Antioch Pisidia Lystra Jerusalem

Acton Friends Meet Sundays at 8 PM on Main Street

The Acton Society of Friends holds Meeting for Worship Sundays at 8 p m at 489 Main Street Acton Center. Clerk Winifred Barrett contact Acton 3-4360 for details Wy ensured in this record

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

Evangelical Congregational Church Schedule Rev Eric Grimshaw

Acton Center announces a May 20 worship and education schedule. First Service at 8 30 features sermon This Treasure by Rev Grimshaw. Church School follows with grades 5 and 6 12 for youth. Nursery through grade 4 serves during the 10 45 service and Senior Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 7 00.

Evangelical Congregational Church Acton Center Eric W. Grimshaw Grimshaw Young People's Church Mr. Grimshaw

West Acton St Elizabeth of Hungary Mass Times

Rev Daniel F Riordan pastor Betty Saganich organist Ruth Kennedy choir director announce Sunday masses 1730 9 1015 1130 daily mass 7 oclock

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

Maynard CCD Graduates Held at St Peter’s Wellesley

Graduation exercises of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine School at St Peter’s Church in Wellesley announced Maynard graduates. Ann White Mrs Mary Tierney Shirley Lawler Mrs Conrad Mayberry Mrs Rita Osmo Mrs Effie Weir Mrs Merchon Bobby Statkus Mary Lou Baudreau received diplomas. Archbishop Cush­ing sponsored the fifteen week course and Sister Mary Jogue led the program.

Maynard Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Peter’s Church Wellesley Ann White Mary Tierney Shirley Lawler Conrad Mayberry Rita Osmo Effie Weir Merchon Bobby” Statkus Mary Lou Baudreau Cushing Mary Jogue

West Acton Baptist Church Memorial Sunday Services

Pastor Ronald H. Noble leads at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 Sunday church school with June Hill as organist and choir director The American Legion joins for Memorial Sunday worship at 7 p m Youth Fellowship invites all to attend and study this Sunday.

West Acton Baptist Ronald H. Noble June Hill The American Légion

May Procession at St Bridget’s Church

The May procession at St Bridget’s Church will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock on the rectory grounds. The event includes the Crowning of the May Queen, with Miss Mary Higgins to receive a Benediction afterward.

Maynard St. Bridget’s Church Mary Higgins

Lincoln parish and St Josephs schedule note early services

The Bedford Street Lincoln Center Congregational and Unitarian church lists morning worship at 9 30 A M and 11 A M with an 8 30 A M Sunday School and 7 P M Pilgrim Fellowship led by Rev Charles Marvin Styron and Mrs Thomas W McGrath Organist. St Josephs on Lincoln Road South Lincoln shows Masses at 8 A M 10 and 11 30 A M and a 9 A M Sunday School led by Pastor Rev Walter F Donnahue and Mrs Ethel Davis Organist.

Lincoln Congregational Unitarian Bedford Street Lincoln Center Charles Marvin Styron Thomas W. McGrath Pilgrim Fellowship Parish House Roman Ce Lincoln Road South Lincoln Walter F. Donnahue Ethel Davis

Bedford W Episcopal Mission Sunday Service

The Bedford W Episcopal Mission meets Sundays at 10 30 a m at Legion Hall on Great Road for worship and community gathering.

Episcopal Mission Legion Hall Great Road

Bedford church listings note two congregations

The notice lists First Parish Unitarian Church with Rev Marvin L Derby and organist Constance Terry at 27 and 52 Great Road Bedford. Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with a sermon. Also First Parish Unitarian with Rev David C Pohl and organist Adelaide Newcomb at 52 Great Road. Sunday school at 9 45 and morning service at 11 with sermon and special music.

Church OF Christ Congregational Marvin L. Derby Great Road Bedford Constance Terry David C. Pohl Adelaide Newcomb

St Anne's In The Field Church Schedule

Episcopal service times at Concord Road South Lincoln include 8 A M Communion every Sunday 10 A M Holy Communion and sermon on the first Sunday morning prayer and sermon on other Sundays 10 A M Church School every Sunday Nursery through Grade

ST. Anne’s IN the Field Episcopal Concord Road South Lincoln Kev Mortfis Robinson Rettor Morley Lush

Carlisle St Elizabeth's Religious Services

Carlisle St Elizabeth s Catholic Mission led by Rev Fr York holds Sunday mass at 9 30 am The Unitarian Religious Society presents Sunday School led by Rev Albert N Kaucher Ph D Organist is Donald Lapham and Sunday School Superintendent is Mrs Robert Needham Morning worship follows at 10 45 am

ST. Elizabeth’s Catholic Mission Fr. York 1St Religious Society Unitarian Albert N. Kaucher Donald Lapham Robert. Needham

St Michael's Church Announces Clergy and Mass Schedule

St Michael's Church Bedford lists Rev Harold McDermott as pastor Rev Arthur Flynn as curate. Residence 154 Great Road. Mrs John Fitzgerald and Bernard Flannery are organists. Masses at 7 8 10 11 12 with Benediction after the 8 o'clock service.

Harold McDermott Arthur Flynn Great Road Bedford John Fitzgerald Bernard Flannery

Stow the First Parish Church Unitarian Organized 1700

Sunday worship begins at 11 o clock with church school at 9 45 for nursery and kindergarten. Primary classes for older children and adults attend 11 am service with Mr Paul E Killinger as minister and John Miner as church school superintendent.

Paul E. Killinger John Miner Vernon Damon

Church Services and Choir Readings Schedule

Rev. Robert Dempsey leads Sunday service at 10:45 with Mrs. Frances Whitman directing the choir and organist William Shumway. Evening service 7:00. Christian Endeavor 6:00. Midweek service Thursday 7:48. Morning worship and Sunday School details provided.

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

Union Evangelical Church Sunday Service In Stow

Rev. S Godlin Hall pastor leads morning worship at 10 45 with Miss Jessie Lewis organist and Mrs Cyrus Kendrick choir. Kalervo Hekkala noted for involvement as part of church fixtures. Snow mold on lawns signals root rot as snow melts.

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

May Procession Held at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church

Sunday afternoon procession from St Elizabeth of Hungary Church featured boys and girls from Sunday school and first communion classes, Holy Name Society members, and ladies. The Virgin was crowned by queen Kathy OConnell with attendants Arlene Duggan and Rosemary LeClare. Benediction was given by Rev Daniel F Riordan.

West

Faith and youth seek God’s guidance for a joyful life

The excerpt reflects on youth’s vigor and the common belief in personal strength. It urges recognizing the love of God and His guidance as freely given, arguing a more joyous and useful life comes from trust in the Lord. Psalm 71 sentiment frames the message.

Psalm

Sudbury St. Ann's Church Masses and Baptism Info

Sudbury St. Ann's Church in Wayland lists Sunday masses at 7 30, 9, and 11 with daily masses at 730 a.m. Baptisms are by appointment.

ST. Ann’s Church Wayland William J. Carty

Hurley Announces Sunday Masses at Town Hall

Reverend Robert H. Hurley lists Sunday services at 7 30 and 9 oclock with a Sunday school following the 9 oclock mass held in the upper Town Hall.

Robert H. Hurley Asunt School Upper Town Hall

Memorial Service at St Elizabeth's Evening Union

Rev James Hi on d along with Mrs James Greenawalt and Mrs Robert Dods lead a memorial service. Morning services are omitted as the congregation unites with other churches at 7 30 p m at St Elizabeths.

St Elizabeth's Church Service Notice

Rev Stanley F Rodgers minister in charge Mrs W Burgess Warren organist Trinity Sunday schedule includes 10 am morning prayer and sermon Sunday school and a 7 30 pm memorial service in collaboration with Sudbury Council of Churches.

ST Elizabeth’s Church Episcopal Sudbury Stanley F. Rodgers W. Burgess Warren Trinity Sudbury Council of Churches

Memorial Service Notes for Sudbury Methodist Church

The Sudbury Methodist Church announces services led by Rev. Ernest Bodenweber Jr with morning worship at 9:30 and an Evening Union Memorial Service at 7:30 at St Elizabeths. Junior and senior classes meet at various locations. Plans include a June 9 Town Hall play and June 10 Children’s Day events.

Fred Morrison Mabel Morrison Unitarian Church Sunda Our Church

Concord First Parish Service and Education Wing Dedication

Concord First Parish in Concord schedules two services on Lexington Road with Rev. Edward P. Daniels and organist Philip W. Trumbull. The 11 a.m. Service of Acceptance dedicates the new religious education wing, following morning meetings at 10:10 and 10:50.

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

St Bernard Church announces Sunday masses and school

St Bernard's Church in Monument Square lists services led by Rev John A York pastor with Curates Rev Edmund M Higgins and Rev James H Connolly and organist Miss Esther Costello. Masses are at 7 830 and 1130 with Sunday school at 830.

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

Parish Bulletin for Our Lady Help of Christians

Our Lady Help of Christians Church West Concord lists Rev. Lewis F Kearn pastor Rev Thomas B Morgan curate Miss Helene Donahue organist services Sundays 8 30 10 15 and 11 30 with Sunday school after the 8 30 mass

Lewis F. Kearn Thomas B. Morgan Helene Donahue

Trinity Church Elm Street Service Schedule

Rev William H. Clark conducts Holy Communion at 8 a.m. Mrs Margaret Ridout serves as organist. 9:15 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon followed by church school. 10:45 a.m. Morning prayer and service with sermon.

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

Clergy Lead Morning Worship on Lasting Peace

Rev Edwin B Nylen and Minister Mrs Nina Lind preside at 9 30 a m service with organist. Morning worship includes a sermon by the minister titled The Sources of Lasting Peace.

Edwin B. Nylen Nina Lind

Trinitarian Walden St Seeks Memorial Sunday Service

The article notes a Sunday service at Trinitarian Walden Street with Rev. Robert H. Barber as pastor and Whittredge Clark as organist. Activities include Sunday school at 9 30 a m and nursery at 11 a m. a memorial Sunday service followed by a sermon by the pastor.

Trinitarian Congregational Church Walden Stret Robert H. Barber Whittredge Clark

Evangelical Free Church Schedule Highlights Sermon and Classes

Rev Hyland Richmond leads the Evangelical Free Church with 10 am Bible classes for all ages and a nursery for children up to three. The 11 am sermon titled Sacrifices Worth Remembering and the 7 pm Pathway to Revival plan the day.

Evangelical Free Church Hyland Richmond

Concord church services and reading room hours

Sunday services at 10 45 and Sunday school at 10 45. Reading room hours are 10 am to 9 pm on weekdays and 7 30 pm Wednesday, 9 pm Friday. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays at 8 pm. Nursery provided for small children. Lesson sermon centers on Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced with passages from Science and Health by Mary Baker Eddy.

Milldam Christian Science Nehemiah Wall of Jerusalem Mary Baker Eddy

South Acton Community Universalist Church Service Schedule

The South Acton Community Universalist Church on Cor Main and Central Streets offers Sunday worship at 10 45 with Rev James D Hunt and Rev David Thompson. Sunday school begins at 11 00. nursery provided during the service. Ellen Tudmanen is chair and Charlotte Reynolds organist.

Community Universalist Church Cor Main and Central Streets James D. Hunt Acton Congregational Church David Thompson Ellen Tudmanen Charlotte Reynolds Nion

Maynard St Bridget's Church Sunday Masses and Confessions

The parish reports Masses Sundays at 7 9 and 11 30 with daily 7 a m services. Confessions are Saturday 3 5 and 7 8 30 p m. Novena to the Miraculous Medal held each Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

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

Finnish Evangelical Mission at local church events

Pastor Eino Hamalainen leads a midweek devotional on Thursday May 17 at 7 30 pm followed by a Coffee Table hosted by Mrs Ida Starr. Sunday program on May 20 includes Sunday School at 9 30 am and Worship at 11 am. Eastern Finnish Congregational Conference to be held May 24 to 27 with delegates from New Jersey New York and New England states.

EV. Mission Congregational Church Eino Hamalainen Ida Starr New Jersey New York New England

Union Congregational Church Weekly Activities Schedule

Sunday worship at 10 45 with pastor sermon and church school sessions in the morning. Junior and junior high depart ments meet at 9 30, youth Bible class at 9 30, kindergarten and primary at 10 45. Pilgrim Fellowship outings and events run through the week with Scout and choir activities. Flowers honor Mr Alexander Crowe from family and Mr Mrs Michael Zwirbla.

Marion L. Jones Pilgrim Fellowship Main Street South Acton Jr. High Alexander Crowe Margaret Crowe Michael C. Zwirbla

Lutheran Church Activates Busy Maynard Week

St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Glendale Street Maynard lists weekly events led by Pastor C Thomas Kannes. Meetings include Sunday School sessions Thursday and Sunday worship, bake sale, Luther League convention in Lanesville Mass with guest speakers from Worcester and Quincy, and Bible study.

Ladies Aid to Sponsor Hand Work and Bake Sale

The Ladies Aid Society of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a bake sale at the church vestry on Saturday May 26 starting at 2 p.m. At 7 30 p.m. Worcester Church Ladies Aid will present a program with Pastor Herman of Worcester as guest speaker. All are welcome.

Maynard Ladies Aid Society of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Eee Worcester Church Herman Worcester

Grouse Pinnated in North Dakota No Open Season

A note reports the presence of pinnated grouse in North Dakota with no open season established. The short update highlights regulatory status on hunting this species.

North Dakota

Community Service Notice at Powdered Church

Sunday program at 2 30 p m features Rev Hastings and speaker welcome. Confe tee at 3 40 p m. Cal Li Hastings Rev. Phone Ma Youth Mi.

Cal Li Hastings

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