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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
7
English speaking Christians owe much to Jonny Wesley for translating Paul Gerhardt’s hymn into English in 1731. The piece traces Gerhardt’s life from Saxony born 1607 to his Berlin ministry at St. Nicholas, his stand against Johannic edict, and his death in 1676.
St Anthony of Padua Church in Syracuse marks its golden anniversary with a 11 A.M. High Mass led by Rt. Rev. Charles F. McEvoy and presided by Bishop Walter A. Foery. Deacon and subdeacon are William J. McCabe and Francis J. O'Brien. master of ceremonies Edward J. Kopp. Choir music arranged by Leo A. Fisselbrand. The parish dates to its 1901 dedication by Bishop Ludden, growing with the South Side and becoming one of the city’s largest.
Hartwick College public relations director Dr H Claude Hardy will speak at 11 AM during the First English Lutheran Church service. The event coincides with keynote sessions as trustees of Wasnt College meet in New York for their annual gathering.
Three students from Bon Jonas University Greenville NC will present a musical program at 7 40 PM during the Christian Happy Hour service in the Mu kelim of Fine Arts Qlatr Saxman organist The waiting students will also speak briefly Awe ing the section Amos Phipps Gospel Singer will conduct the worship
A special music program at First Wesleyan Methodist Church will accompany the Holy Communion service tomorrow at 11 AM. The Rev. Dr. William Montgomery will officiate. Hope Lake directs. featured items include organ selections by Clair Saxman and various vocal, accordion, and piano solos and duets performed by the church quartet.
The first rehearsal for the massed New York State Fair Chorus is at 8 PM Monday at Mizpah. Joan T. Clough, the state fair director, says over 600 auditioned from Syracuse and Central New York have enrolled across 28 choirs and choruses with a goal of 1,000 voices. The massed chorus will perform at Sunday religious services on September 12 at the fairgrounds, with recent additions drawn from multiple churches and Presbyterian congregations in the region.
The Rev John D Shaver of 138 East Calthrop Avenue will travel Wednesday to Westminster Presbyterian Church Baker Minnesota for ordination. He was ordained last Sunday by the Syracuse Presbytery at First Presbyterian Church. Assistants included Rev Jack E Weller Lima Presbyterian Church Rev John R Woodcock East Genesee Presbyterian Rev Wilbert B Smith Jr Syracuse University Presbyterian Chaplain and Rev William G Bell First Presbyterian Baldwinsville. Shaver is a graduate of Nate Ungham High School Syracuse University and Union Theological Seminary.
Rev Alfred L Taylor former six years superintendent of the Syracuse Diocese of the Central New York Conference Methodist Church becomes executive for the Cortland County zonal Churches. He will oversee interdenominational student work at Cortland State Teachers College and previously led West Genesee Church and several area pastorates including Skaneateles Homer Auburn and Saratoga Springs
Miss Mona Bonacher of Buckley 4 was named vice president of the state Intermediate Luther League and Miss Janet Jerman of 231 Ferncliff Ave was elected corresponding secretary. Both girls belong to Christ Lutheran Church Liver pool with Rev. John W. Roberts serving as pastor.
The Rev. Joel Francis E.B. Byrne, 611, will be known as Father Joel in the Franciscan Order and returns to his home city to celebrate his first Solemn High Mass Sunday at 11 in Most Holy Rosary Church. He is the son of Mr and Mrs. Francis Byrne of 290 Robineauld. Byrne was ordained Friday in Oldenburg Indiana by Archbishop Paul C. Schulte. The program, announced by Monsignor McDowell, features Gregorian chant with a liturgical polyphony. The choir includes students from Most Holy Rosary School and other Franciscan seminarians. the Mass will be assisted by Rev. Cyprian Lynch OFM and Rev. Charles Brady OFM. The Browns Franciscans wear a brown robe.
The Rev Claude H Leyfield argues the core argument for Christianity is a Christian life. The Life of Jesus embodied ideals, demonstrated the spiritual realities, and summons believers to join a great cause worth living for.
Ernest J. McMillan, active in South Presbyterian Church in Syracuse for over four decades, joined the church in 1897 after moving from Gouverneur. He has served on the board of deacons, chairs music and vestibule committees, directs the Every Member Canvass budget, and is a longtime salesman with Onondaga Pottery Company. He lives at 250 McLennan Ave and attends both Sunday services, with regular Wednesday prayers. He also maintains northern New York church ties and summers at Trout Lake camp near Canton.
The Whiteloaw Presbyterian Church near Cannstota marks its 125th anniversary with events today and tomorrow. An opening dinner at 6:30 p m features speakers Rev James I Harris and Rev James Morley. Tomorrow begins at 9 am with worship led by Rev George Phelps and 2 pm music and history reading featuring Pan Hatch. Communion with Rev John Woodcock at 8 pm concludes the observance.
The Onone Daga Valley Presbyterian Church will receive fourteen new members at the 11 AM service tomorrow. The pastor Rev. Richard W. Firth will preach on Communion Reflections during the regular communion worship. Several elders will participate in the service.
The Salvacion Army Syracuse Citadel Band presents a sacred music festival at the Citadel 343 Genesee St. featuring soloists from Binghamton Niagara Falls and Pittsburgh with James Mosher as bandmaster. Aimed at Tomorrow night at 8 P.M. the program includes quartets solos and marches by the Citadel Band and guest artists.
A dedication of the Freedom Shrine at All Saints Episcopal Church will take place tomorrow at 5 PM. The shrine uses the original altar and features panels listing parish members who served in world wars, plus a plaque for currently serving armed forces. Gold Star Mothers and parish auxiliaries participate. candles may be lit in prayers for those serving. Reverend Frank L. Titus will preside with services at 7:30 and 11 AM and a 9 AM worship special.
The Board of ushers at Bethany Baptist Church will present a special program tomorrow at 3 39 PM led by the Rev Leo R Murphy. A covenant meeting is set for 5 PM with music from the Junior Choir and Gospel Chorus. Holy communion at 11 AM will be observed and new members welcomed.
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