DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LII, Issue 52, 30 December 1925, Page 35

DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

-•is*-.:. Rev. James Bell, S.M., recently ordained ; >to the priesthood, is at present on a visit to pS* his relatives in Dunedin. Very Rev. Prior Doyle, 0.P., of Adelaide, - "CV South Australia, preached an impressive sermon on the Nativity of Our Divine Lord, at St. Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday night. The Very Rev. Prior Doyle, 0.P., commenced a Retreat for the Dominican Nuns •: 7r at St. Dominic's Priory, on Christmas even- , " ing. At its conclusion, Prior Doyle is to conduct a Retreat at Teschemakers. Masses will be celebrated at St. Joseph's ,'• Cathedral on Friday (Feast of the Circumcision) at 6,7, 8, and 11 o'clock; at the !>, Church of the Sacred Heart, North-east |v. Valley, at 7 and 9; Mornington at 7.30, and Kaikorai at 8.30. !:' The annual Retreat for the diocesan clergy, ;~ to be conducted by the Very Rev. Father • Hanigan, C.SS.R., is to commence at Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, on Monday, January 25. Commencing at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 29, at Holy Cross College, Father Hani- •'.< gan will conduct a Retreat (concluding in the following Tuesday morning) for Catholic Laymen. •'" CHRISTMAS AT ST. JOSEPH'S CATHEDRAL. ;_v Masses were celebrated from 6 till 9 o'clock on Christmas Day, each being largely attended and practically the entire congregations approaching the Holy Table. There was Pontifical High Mass at eleven o'clock. His , -. Lordship Bishop Whyte was celebrant; Rev. Father Tylee, assistant priest; Rev. Fathers Rooney and McMahon, deacons at the . throne; Rev. Father Hally and Rev. R. Marlow, deacon and subdeacon respectively of the Mass; and Rev. Father Monaghan, \, master of ceremonies. The music of the Mass was Gounod's "Messe Solennelle," finely rendered by the choir conducted by Mr. A. Vallis, with Mr. F. Stokes at the organ. Elgar's "Ecce Sacerdos" and Novello's arrangement of the "Adeste Fideles" were also r v sung. In concluding a brief discourse on the subject of the Incarnation, his Lordship the Bishop extended cordial good wishes to the congregation and parishioners generally for all the blessings of a holy.and happy Christmas and a joyful and prosperous New Year. Christmas and New Year greetings r . were also extended to the congregations at . the earlier Masses. The high altar was, as usual, very tastefully decorated and presented a fine appearance; similar' attention, too, being bestowed on the Sacred Heart altar and shrine of Our Blessed Lady. A nicely arranged crib provided a centre of devotion that attracted many. Masses, which were attended by large congregations, were celebrated in the suburban churches of North- • . east Valley, Kaikorai, and Mornington. Commencing at seven o'clock on Christmas jjp> evening a recital of sacred music was given fe by St. Joseph's Cathedral Choir. The conT gregation was again very large, and the fol- } : lowing numbers, excellently rendered, were - \ much appreciated:—Organ solo, "Offer's' ■;.... toire," Mr. F. Stokes; chorus, "Nazareth," - choir; solo, "Ave Maria" (Cooper), Mr. El■y-; lis; solo, "Fear Not Ye, 0 Israel," Miss : . A. McCready; chorus, "Gloria" from Mo-

zart's 12th Mass, choir; solo, "Rejoice Greatly" ("Messiah"), Miss C. Dillon; Novello's arrangement of the "Adeste Fideles" (soloists: Misses McKenzie and Drumm, Messrs. H. Poppelwell and J. McGrath); solo, "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death-("St. Paul"), Mr! Duffy; solo, "Noel," Mrs. L. Woods; solo, "If With All Your Hearts" ("Elijah"), Mr. F. Rodgers; - solo, "Ave Maria" (Stokes), Mrs. Sandys; male chorus, "Per Signum Cruris.'- Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was given, the music at which included— "0 Salutaris" (H. Wolf), Mr. F. Woods; "Tantum Ergo" (Rossi), Messrs. H. Poppelwell and F. Heley. At the conclusion of the recital the "Hallelujah Chorus" from the "Messiah" was rendered with fine effect by the choir. Mr. A. Vallis was conductor, and Mr. Stokes presided at the organ.. After devotions at the Cathedral on Christmas evening, his Lordship the Bishop entertained the members of the choir and collectors in St. Joseph's Hall. His Lordship thanked all present for their devoted services during the year, and wished them all the joys and blessings of the incoming year. In referring to the choir's achievements he expressed the hope that success would continue to crown the efforts of their conductor and members, who were so well maintaining the traditions of St. Joseph's Cathedral Choir. St. Patrick's Dominican Convent, Teschemakers On Sunday, January 3, at 2.30 p.m., Rev. Dr. Whyte will bless the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at St.. Patrick's Dominican Convent, Teschemakers. Afterwards there will be a solemn procession of the Blessed Sacrament through the convent grounds, ending with Benediction at the grotto. Friends of the Dominican Nuns are invited to attend. New Church at Ranfurly * The work of erecting the church at Ranfurly in honor of the Sacred Heart has commenced. The building, which is being constructed of red brick, promises to be a handsome edifice, and it will remain a monument to the energy and zeal of Rev. Father McMullan. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone will be performed by his Lordship Bishop Whyte on Sunday,. January 17, at 4 p.m. Following the ceremony, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in the present church. The successful tenderers for the work are Messrs. D. O'Connell and Co. Celtic Club, Rangiora (From our own correspondent.) The 1925 session of the Celtic Club, was successfully brought to a close by a banquet held on December 5. The president (Mr-.. P. V. Mcßrearty) presided, and the following toast list was honored:The loyal toast; "Rangiora Celtic Club," proposed by Rev. Father O'Doherty, and responded to by Messrs. P. V. Mcßrearty and George Brady; "The Clergy," Mr. J. Catherwood, Rev. Father O'Doherty; "Sports' Clubs," Mr. L.

Hunt, Messrs. C. Devlin, J. McMullan, and; C. F. Mayer; "Musical Societies," Mr. 5.... Devlin, Messrs. J. Ivory and Logan; "Our Lecturer and Competitors," Mr. L. P. Devlin, Messrs. Strachan and C. Tyler (Fire Brigade representative); "The Ladies, w Mr. G. Hutchison, Mr. J O'Donohue; - "The Press." Miss Cassidy, Messrs. J. Ivory and Logan; "The President," Mr. C. M. Reidy, Mr. P. V. Mcßrearty. The speeches were interspersed with vocal and musical items contributed by Mrs. L. P. Devlin, Miss V. McGrath (pianoforte solo), Miss K. Cassidy, Miss C. Millar, Messrs. G. Hutchison, J. O'Donohue, C. F. Meyer, and J. McMullan. "God Save Ireland" and "Auld Lang Syne" were sung at the conclusion of a successful and enjoyable function.