Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 125, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1920 — REV. FRANCIS KRULL CELEBRATED HIS FIRST MASS [ARTICLE]

REV. FRANCIS KRULL CELEBRATED HIS FIRST MASS

Sunday, May 23, was a gala day in St. Augustine’s Church, Rensselaer, Ihdiana. The Rev. Francia Krull, C. PP. S., celebrated his first holy Mass there at 10:30 a. m. A grand procession of men and women, children and vested acolytes and six priests escorted the newly ordained celebrant from Rev. Father C. Daniel’s parsonage to the festively decorated church. The bells were ringing a cordial greeting of the parish. When the solemn procession had reached its destiny and the people were gathered in church, the celebrant was kneeling at the altar and intoned the Veni Creator Spiritus. The celebrated student choir of St. Joseph’s College undeY the able direction of Rev. Justin Henkel, C. PP. S., took up the strain andsang the hymn to the Holy Ghost. As the organ stopped Rev. Francis Krull rose and stepped to the Communion railing where his little niece, Mary Louise Krull accompanied by the twin ■ laughters of Louis Ramp, Helen and Ellen, greeted him in the name of all his relatives and friends and expressing good wishes by reciting a poem suitable for the occasion. They spoke well. Thereupon the solemn High Mass, preceded by the Vidi Aquam, was sung by Father Francis Krull. Rev. Clement Schuette was deacon of the Mass, Rev. Albin Scheidler, subdeacon, and student. J. Ahn acted as master of ceremonies. Besides these hjs Rev. brother. Father Vigilius H. Krull, Rev. Christian Daniel, the Pastor, and Rev. Benedict Boebner. were ip the sanctuary. The festive , sermon was preached by his brother, Father Vigilius H. Krull. He spoke on the dignity, duties and spiritual benefits of the Priesthood and congratulated his Rev. brother on his success of reaching the goal of twelve years extra studies in college and seminary. Father Francis Krull was very devout and chanted his first Mass without any noticeable mistake. Al those who were in attendance fee confdent that he will meet with noble success in his priestly ministrations. Shortly after twelve o’clock Mass was over. A splendid dinner was served to the Priests and visiting relatives and friends by Mrs. Louis Ramp. The house was befittingly decorated. It showed extraordinary good taste and an aristic eye for beauty. In fact the celebration of the first Mass . was cheerfully and socially continued at her home. Music and songs and friendly conversation hastened the happy hours of mutual friendship. John and—Martha Ramp did their share in entertaining the visitors. Supper was served shortly after six o’clock. Among the relatives and friends of the newly ordained Priest the following enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Louis Ramp: Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Krull and their children Nicholas, John and Louise of Kentland, Indiana; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Housfeld and their son, Clarence, of Dayton, Ohio; Miss Lena,- Mr. Herbert and Mr. Walter Krull, of Fort Wayne; Mrs. Otto Adams and Miss Evelyn Miner of Ft. Wayne, Ind; Mr. John Hoffman and Miss Elizabeth and. Miss Therese Frankrone, of Louisville, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. John Lane and Miss Catherine Luers of Rensselaer, Indiana. Mr. Nicholas Krull, a prosperous business man of Kentland, Indiana, is a* brother of Rev. Francis Krull. Father Vigilius H. Krull, missionary and author of several books, entertained Father Francis for a few days. After a two weeks’ vacation Father Francis will receive his order for permanent work from his superior at Celina, Ohio. We wish him God’§ blessing.