Christchurch North

New Zealand Tablet, 25 September 1913, Page 24

Christchurch North

„ _ - September 15. Very Rev. Dean Bmsfield is at present the guest of the Very Rev. Dean Hills, S.M., V.G. '- The enrolling of members of the Catholic Federation took place at all the Masses on Sunday, and will be continued for the .next few Sundays The secretary, Mr. T. Cape-Williamson, was in attendance at all the Masses. The solemnities in connection with the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, and patronal feast of the church, were held on Sunday afternoon, and consisted of Rosary, sermon, procession in honor of our Lady, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. There was a very large congregation. The Children of Mary, numbering about 50, took part in the procession. An eloquent sermon was preached by the Rev. Father Qumn, S.M. (St. Bede's), who took for his text « Hail, Mary, ful. of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou amongst women.' Very Rev. Father Graham, S.M., assisted by the Rev. Fathers Hoare and Dignan, S.M., officiated at Benediction, the Very Rev. Dean Hills, S.M., being present in the sanctuary.