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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1951
Page
18
A September-October issue features meditations by residents from 31 countries including Princess Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and a Chinese writer who was later liquidated by the Communists. The text emphasizes global sharing of Bible readings and prayers across faith communities, beyond America.
Concord observes the seventeenth annual World Wide Communion Day sponsored by local churches with national and international councils. Services begin at 10 30 a m and reflect global fellowship as congregations unite to witness spiritual unity around the Holy Communion Table.
In anticipation of the 50th anniversary celebration the First Parish Alliance hosts their fair this Friday. Mrs Ralph H Barton surprised members with a warm history of the old First Parish and Sudbury town, to be printed in next week's columns.
A Saturday night supper at Memorial Congregational Church in Sudbury drew about 100 attendees. Rev. John D. Copp spoke as Luther M. Child chaired the standing committee. Ray Rayburn led the group in singing. the Rayburns are new to Sudbury and reside on Concord Street with Mrs Harriet Rayburn teaching English.
The Stow church invites members and friends to a Sunday coffee hour from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. with nursery care, followed by a youth choir season. The North Middlesex Conference fall meeting will meet October 7 at the First Parish in Billerica with sessions and a supper. Youth group members attend a federation meeting October 14 in Carlisle.
The Union Evangelical Church reports a successful Rally Day with church groups starting their fall seasons. Phyllis Bickford of the Evangelistic Association of New England appeared as chalk artist during services. A baby girl, Sunday Arlene Dempsey, was born to Pastor and Mrs. Robert Dempsey.
West Concord parishioners are notified of a waste paper collection on an announced October date. The Rev John J Scollan urges residents to place paper at curbside for pickup. Proceeds support the diocesan Nazareth Home campaign in Boston.
October services at St Michael's Church Bedford will be celebrated tomorrow by Rev William E Kerrigan. Confessions are scheduled this afternoon and evening in preparation for the transfer.
Beth and Phil attend Hempton Country Club affair where Gretchen Carter’s seductive gown sparks Beth’s jealousy. A dramatic terrace confrontation reveals Dave Luther with Gretchen, shattering Beth’s trust and triggering a reckoning about marriage.
Plans form for an Area Day of Conference in Marlboro Saturday October 19 under Archbishop Richard J. Cushing and Rev. John J. Phe Yah. The Catholic Family event features Pontifical Mass, conferences, lunch, panel discussion and Benediction with tickets available at St. Bridget's and St. Elizabeth's churches.
The Christian Endeavor of West Acton Baptist Church announces October events including a candlelight service October 7 at 6 30 pm a Rally Day Sunday meeting October 14 at 6 30 pm a clinic night October 21 at 6 30 pm a mystery meeting October 28 at 6 30 pm and a Halloween party October 31. Officers are President Miss Muriel Smith Secretary Miss Sylvia Flint and Treasurer Miss Norma Smith.
Members of the Ladies Altar Society of Our Lady Help of Christians church attended the 8:30 mass Sunday together and received Holy Communion. Afterward they enjoyed a breakfast at Howard Johnson's.
Rev. Jonathan Aho leads divine worship at 3 p.m. Sunday October 7 with Sunday school at 2 p.m. Luther League meets Monday October 8 at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Aljua Assa bet Heights
Reverend Robert Card presides with Sunday School for primary junior and senior groups at 9 30 a m and for beginner class at 10 45 a m Worship service follows. World events celebration led by Com MacDonald from the Bodel Service Eeesocat at Mass Reform on Wednesday Oct 10 Senior choir rehearsal at 2 p m.
Concord First Church and First Church of Christ Scientist announce Sunday services at 10 45 and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8. Reading room hours 11 am to 4 pm on weekdays holidays. Nursery provided for young children. Lesson sermon topic unreality with Golden Text from Proverbs 10 22 and Bible citations.
The West Concord Union Church led by Rev Edwin Nyien and organist Nina Lina lists a full Sunday program on October 7 including church school from three years to high school with Harry Hanson as superintendent, 10 45 a m worship and World Wide Communion, nursery service, and a 7 p m Young People meeting with social hour. Monday October 8 at 7 30 p m marks the Religious Education Institute second session sponsored by the Central Middlesex Council of Churches at the West Concord Union Church.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Youth Group at 7 p m Rev C Richardson Jr Pastor Anne Derby leads Sunday School and Rev Robert Dempsey presides over 10 45 service Daring banters 5 30 p m Endeavor 6 30 p m Meeting Thursday 3 00 p m Prayer 7 36 p m Note likely a church activity listing with multiple pastors and events.
A deaf and dumb man was brought to court on drunken driving charges. Officers stated he possessed twelve licenses from various parts of the country.
West Concord Catholic church led by Rev. John J. Scollan announces Masses at 7 8:30 and 10 30 with Sunday school after the 8:30 service A novena to Our Lady is held each Tuesday at 7 45 pm A waste paper collection is scheduled for Sunday October 28 by parish volunteers.
Rev Michael J Burke presides at St Bernard’s Church Monument Square with Masses at 7 8 15, 10 and 11 30 Benediction after the 100 o clock mass Sunday school after the 8 15 Novena to St Jude each Tuesday at 7 45.
The Trinity Church announces a World Wide Communion service at 8 am on Sunday October 7 with Holy Communion. A 10 am family service and Holy Communion follows. 11 am morning prayer and sermon by the rector. An evening 6 pm Young People's Group. Monday October 8 at 7:45 pm music committee meeting in parish house library. Wednesday October 10 quiet morning 10 am to 12 noon led by Rev Morris R Robinson of St Ann's Dim Lincoln. All women urged to attend opening meeting on Successful Marriage and the Christian Family at 8 pm.
Sunday services at First Parish in Concord Lexington noted for October 7 include Family Sunday and church school opening. Church school times are Grades 8 and 9 at 10 10 a m and Kindergarten to grade 7 at 10 50 a m. Morning service at 11 with a sermon This Common Enterprise. Music by the chorus and choir with Mrs Harold F Adams organist. Communion at noon. Young Peoples society meets in the vestry at 7 p m.
Evangelical Free Long Street schedules a full Sunday with Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m The sermon topic is The Friend of Sinners The pastor leads an evening gospel service The Lord s Supper is observed with The Communion of Saints World Communion Sunday Also mid week Hour of Power on Wednesday and Monthly Missionary Society meeting Thursday No Youth Fellowship on Friday and October 12 No further details provided.
Walden Street service and events list from October including World Wide Communion Sunday reception of new members 11 am Morning worship 9:30 am church school 7:30 pm Youth Fellowship led by Maxine and Barbara Fultz Choir rehearsal October 11 Harlem Supper and guest night October 19 Junior high Hallowe'en party October 20 Couples club supper October 26 Senior high Hallowe'en party October 27.
South Acton area church page lists Rev Carl Ryck as pastor at Charbervinest ACTO Congre Church. Morning service at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal follows.
Rev. D Edward O Bryan and Rev. William Carter announce daily masses at 7 a.m. Confessions Saturdays 3 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday masses at 7, 8:30, and 10:30 a.m. Lake Boona chapel hosts 10:30 a.m. Mass. Novena services in honor of the Miraculous Medal Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
The notice lists services at St George's Church with Holy Communion on the second and fourth Sundays at 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Morning Prayer and sermon at 10:45 a.m. and a church school at 9:15 a.m. The clergy include Revered David Covell and Messrs John Hurd and Donald Assis.
Sunday Masses at eight and ten. Weekday masses at eight in the morning. Confessions heard at three and seven o'clock on Saturday and also before the eight o'clock mass on Friday.
Thursday mid week devotional at 7 30 p m followed by social hour sponsored by Mrs J Minkkinen and Mrs E Antila. Saturday monthly business meeting at 7 30 p m all members urged to attend. Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 am special Home Mission service at 7 30 p m with Esther Flinkman Englewood N J and Rev William Sumner Fitchburg Congregational pastor and other speakers.
Reverend Robert K. Jones Jr. is pastor and Sunday School chair. Mrs Jones and Kenneth Meister are superintendents. Morning worship with Holy Communion at 11 a.m. Anthem When I Survey. Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship 7 p.m. in Sudbury. Official Board meets Thursday at 8 p.m. Church fair at 3:30 p.m. Friday at K of C hall. Tom Call the magician appears 7:30 p.m. Jed Halloween party Saturday October 13 at 8 p.m.
The Maynarad Rev. Robert E Burt presides at Sunday services on September 23 9:30 a m Sunday school for all ages 10:45 a m morning worship and beginners class A 99th birthday celebration follows at 7:30 p m with Chaplain Thomias Doyle U S Army as speaker A social hour follows in the vestry Calendar notes include Wednesday 7 p m senior choir rehearsal.
St John’s Lutheran Church at 28 Glendale St Maynard lists a series of October events led by Rev Gust A Wuormen. Bible study, alumni meeting, teachers banquet, Finnish communion and services scheduled October 4 through 11 with choir rehearsals and congregational meeting. A note recalls financier Thomas W Lawson funded a 30 foot brick tower with a carillon at Deyst.
Readable fragments describe Sunday worships at First Parish and Methodist Church. Listings note Holy Communion Baptism Nursery Sunday School and Youth programs with times and days including October observances and a church fair.
The Church announces morning services with Rev. Marvin L. Revered and Mrs. Leila M. Revered. Sunday school follows the morning service, and a sermon is planned for Friday. Weekly choirs are listed.
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