Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1914 — St. Augustine’s Church Notes. [ARTICLE]

St. Augustine’s Church Notes.

Sunday, Feb. 22, was an auspicious day for St. Augustine’s parish. The occasion was the establishment of the Holy Name Society. Promptly at 3 o’clock the 65 candidates marched in procession from their hall to the church, where the solemn reception took place. The ceremony of of admission, as given in the Holy Name ritual, wa; closely followed. Most inspiring was that part of the ceremony where the candidates pronounced in a strong, clear voice, after the director, the following words of the solemn pledge: “Knowing how much the sacred name’of God is worthy of reverence, and knowing haw amiable is the adorable name of His divine Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, I desire to join the Holy Name Society. I promise to observe the rules and regulations, to be In a particular manner faithful In attendance at Holy Communion and do all in my power for the honor of the sacred nariie of Jesus Christ. I pledge myself to the honor and service of this name until death.” The pastor was assisted by Rev. Ignatius Rank, as deacon, and the Rev. Nicholas Greive, as sub-deacon. Others of the reverend clergy pfesent were: Fr. Ildefous Rapp, Fr. Mein rad Koester, and Fr. Scheutte. R,ev. Rank delivered the sermon. He spoke especially of the necessity of such a society, that the holy name of Jesus, of whom all good comes, should be honored and not abused. He also assurred the members that if they live according to the rules and regulations of their society they would be benefited spiritually, socially and in their temporal undertakings After the solemn services at the

church all members and friends, to the number of about two hundred, repaired to the parochial school hall, where the ladies of the parish had prepared a sumptuous banquet. E. P. Honan acted as toastmaster and in his usual happy way introduced each speaker. Those responding to toasts were the* Rev. Pastor, who In a few words especially thanked the Almighty for the grace bestowed upon the parish to be able to establish this most beneficial society. Next to respond was Rev. I. Rapp, professor of elocution, who spoke entertainingly upon the subject, “The Inspiration of the Moment.” Mrs. Harvey Messman then gave a declamation entitled ‘The Roman Sentinel.” Father Koester, who is considered by all who have the pleasure of his ae quiaintance to be one of the best after dinner talkers in these parts, then amused the audience with a talk on “A First Class Ticket.” Mrs. Wm. Hogan then kept all present in a continual laughter by reading the story of “A Mouse in the Cupboard.” Father Alexius next paid a. high tribute to the work of the Holy Name Society. Next Sunday is the first Sunday in Lent. The services will be as follows: Early mass at 8. The Christian Mothers’ .Society will receive holy communion at this mass. Rosary highmass and sermon at 10. The subject will be ‘The Dignity of the Christian Child.” At 2:30 Christian Doctrine Stations of the Cross and Benediction. Each morning during ywcek divine services at 8 o’clock. Every good Christian if not necessarily employed will attend these early services, especially during the holy season of Lent. Lenton services on Wednesday and Friday evening at 7:30. Friday, the 6th of March, is the first Friday. Lovers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will receive noly communion on thait day. 7 T* ~ .