Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 May 1920 — CELEBRATED HIS FIRST MASS [ARTICLE]

CELEBRATED HIS FIRST MASS

Rev. Francis Krull Occupied Pulpit at St. Augustine’s Sunday. Sunday, May 23, was a gala day in St. Augustine’s church, Rensselaer. The Rev. Francis 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 es j corted 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 'Thtoned the Veni Creator Spiritus. The celebrated student choir of St. Joseph college, tinder the able direction of Rev. Justin Henkel, C. PP. S., took up thd strain and sang 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 daughters 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. She spoke well. Thereupon the solemn high mass, preceded by the * Vidi Aquam, was sung by Father Francis Krull. Rev. Clement Schuetter was deacon of the mass, Rev. Albin Scheidler, subdeacon, and Student J. Ahn acted as master of ceremonies. Besides these his reverenKjw'other, Father Vigilius H. Krull, Rev. Christian Daniel, the pastor, and Rev. Bene* diet Boebner were in 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 reverend brother on his success of reaching the goal of 12 years’ extra studies in college and seminary. Father Francis Krull was very devout and chanted his first mass without any noticeable mistake. All those who were in attendance feel confident that he will meet with noble success in his priestly ministrations. Shortly after 12 o’clock mass was over. A splendid dinner was served to the priests and visiting relatives and friends by Mrs. Louise Ramp.

The house was beflttingly decorated. It showed extraordinary good taste and an artistic eye for beauty. In fact, the celebration of the first mass was cheerfully and socially continued at her home. Music and song 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 6 o’clock. Among the relatives and friends of the newly ordained priest the following enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Louise Ramp: Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Krull and their children, Nicholas, John and Louise, of Kentland'; Mr. and 'Mrs. Ben Hausfeld and their son Clarence of Dayton, O.; Miss Lena, Herbert and Walter K/ull of Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Otto Adams and Miss Evelyn Miner of Ft. Wayne; John Hoffman and Miss Elizabeth and Miss Therese Frankrone of Lousivlle, Ky., and Mr. and Mrs. John Lane and Miss Catherine Luers of Rensselaer. Nicholas Krull, a prosperous business man of Kentland, is a brother of Rev. Francis Krull. Father Vigilius H. Krull, missionary and author of several books, entertained Father Francis for a few days. Xher a two weeks' vacation Father Francis will receive his orders for pennae nent work from his superior at Celina, O. We wish him God’s blessing. •*