Father Henneberry's Mission.

Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3069, 16 December 1878, Page 2

Father Henneberry's Mission.

Father Henneberry, the fioman Catholic Revivalist, commenced bis , ; mission at the, Roman Catholic Church, Willoughby street, yesterday morning. ' At the 11 o'clock mass there was a crowded auditory, and after the performance of mass by the priest of the parish, Father Henneberry stepped into a small lectern or pulpit at the foot of the altar. He informed those present it was his intention to hold a mission or crusade against sin on the Thames for one week, and dwelt at some length on the advantages of such a mission at the present time. He then preached an excellent sermon, delivered with his characteristic earnestness, and impassioned oratory.' In recommending his flock to attend .confession during the mission, he said'there was a priest travelling about whi> pretended to disclose the secrets of the confessional, but he did not believe it, .as if anyone did such a thing God would destroy him. Anything disclosed to a priest would be buried in oblivion. At the conclusion of the address, which was replete with interesting illustrations, the rev. gentleman announced that during next week five or six priests would be present to assist iv the work of the mission, and as the expenses would be considerable, he hoped they would all subscribe liberally at the Sunday services, and so they would not require to take ' collections on week days. He.had heard of the liberality of the Thames people, and hoped they would show it. Let them dive down into the corners of their pockets where the crowns, the gold,, and the notes were, and the rev; gentleman recommended them to' keep the threepenny bits for the children to buy candy. A collection was then taken up, the service concluding shortly before two o'clock. Father Henneberry was several times interrupted by persons leaving the church during the service, and seemed considerable annoyed thereat, speaking strongly on the matter. A mongst those he noticed in this matter were several ladies. At the evening service the church wts also crammed, a number of people: having; to be contented to hear the preacher ( through the windows. Father Henne-; berry delivered a sermon from the textj " What shall it profit a man if he gain, the whole world and lose his own soul P " He made a few,remarks on the rosary and also on the ■ benediction; the latter being especially addressed to the non-Catholics present. He announced the times of the weekly services—three every day. l After; a collection bad been taken the service ended at about nine o'clock. The five o'clock mass this morning was fairly attended, and at the nine o'clock mass, there were about 300 present. The: subject of the £cv. Father's" discourse was confession, which he spoke on very forcibly, and was attentively listened to throughout. " .„ ; ;".-"',