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EASTER

The Catholic Church has from the very earliest days regarded the day of Christ's Resurrection as the greatest of all days, and in con- sequence It celebrates it with greater solemnity than any other feast the two names given to it in modern European languages are appropriate links between the past and the new era which it in augurated

"Easter." comes from a Teutonic word for spring. and recalls a pagan celebration of the goddess of dawn and spring which used to take place about this time. "Pasch," which was the name that was adopted in the languages derived from Latin, recalls the paschal festival of the Jews, which corresponds exactly in time with this period, since Christ was crucl- fted on the festival day.

ST. JOHN'S

CATHEDRAL

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Good Friday,

7.15 am. Mattina.

7.30 a.m. Litany and

UNITED SERVICE OF CHRISTIAN

WITNESS IN KOWLOON

For the past three years, on Good Friday, there has been held Ante- opposite the Alhambra Theatre a service in which all the churches have shared, both Chinese and foreign. This year's service will be the fourth of what has become a regular series in the work of the the Passion.

11- pun Three Hours Service of Christian bodies In Kowloon.

A FRENCH MINISTER Communion.

TO CHINA

Ever since the death last Febru- ary of M. de Fleurlan, the famous French diplomat, who was former- ly Ambassador in London, articles remarkable career have appeared in various French re- views.

Our his

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10 am. Children's Service.

5.30 p.m. Evensong.

9 pm. "The Passion of Our Lord according to St. Mark", sung by united choirs of the Cathecrai and St. Andrewa

Easter Eve.

The churches of St. Andrew's and Christ parishes, with the Chi- nese churches of All Saints' and Holy Trinity, the Union Church. the Salvation Army, the Y.M.C.A's both Chinese and foreign, sup- ported by all the ether Christian organisations in Kowloon will unite in witness to their common belief in the Jesus who was crucified,

It is sometimes urged 3 a There is a special spiness in this criticism of the Christian religion testimony at this time. The suf- 7.15 a.m. Mattina.

that it has so many different fering of this nation, and the 7.30 a.m. Holy Communion. forma." Union, It Ja said, is sufferings of individuals. require tion for Holy Communion

6.30 pm Byensong with prepara-strength: but it still remains a to be seen under the aspect of

question whether the strength of triumphant a forte is the measure of its right need to learn that through suffer- suffering. Al men

tianity that makes it take so many not be got if the pain is shirked. ness That very quality of Chris-ing can some great good that can shapes may be its real strength. Not the least of the great things It has been said with a great deal that the world has to learn from" of

truth that the soundness of Jesus is that death for the sake Christianity is shown by its diver of a grand loyalty is not waste, sity with unity. It is of the es- sence of Christianity that there is may lie through defeat and death. but that the way to final triumph no coercion of the individual con- The church links Good Friday with science or faith. All men are free Easter Day, but not so closely that

NOTES

name is still remembered here for he came out to China us French Minister immediately after the Great War and remained in Peiping until he was appointed Ambassador to London in 1924. He had previously been attached to the Clergy will be in the Cathe- In preparation for Easter one of the Embassy in London for several dral to hear confessions or give years.

help in any other way he can.

Good Friday, 6-6.45 pm. The 6.45-7.30 p.m. The Chaplain Dean.

Easter Eve, 2.30-3.30 p.m. The Dean.

He was a scholar as well as a diplomat and when In England he received honorary degrees from the leading Universities. He had a large share too in founding the British Institute in Paris, Els As the changing date of Easter connection with University life.

3.30-5 pm. The" Chaplaiti is reckoned in the same way as however, became closest after his Service on Good Friday will consist Good Friday-The Three Hours' the Jewish date of the pasch. retirement from the diplomatie

as they can understand Him. He the Easter Day is the logical dawn to interpret the mind of the Master the crucifixion is forgotten. For

cause He endured the cross, is able

to show the way of life to men, and to give them lire.

these two festivals always coincide scene in 1933, when he took up a the reading of the Passion of would rather that men should er after the night of Good Friday. still. In spite of the fact that the professorship in the Catholte Incur Lord Jesus in six parts. Each than that they should give assent Christians assert that Jesus, be- date has been celebrated at this stitute of Paris, of which his friend half-hourly part will be complete to what is in fact true, but what time for such a long time.. the Cardinal Baudrillart is Rector.

in itself, and the reading will be their independent judgement dis- Church has no objection to the

A Breton, he was always known accompanied by must, a medita-allows. There is greater error. Introduction of a fixed Easter, an to be a

tion and biddings to prayer. staunch Catholic.

In and greater loss to the soul of man and alteration in the calendar that, as memorial services for him were

no case will there be less than in stupid obedience than in honest

At the service this year, the ad- part of a larger alteration, every-held in churches all over France seven minutes alience in each half mistake.

aress in Chinese will be given by one feels is bound to come within after his death.

hour,

The flock of Jesus therefore is the Rev. Y. 8. Lau, and the Eng- a few years,"

The Three Hours Service will be in many folds, though all" have ligh address by the Bishop of MYSTERY STORIES conducted by the Chaplain.

the one shepherd. And that la the Hong Kong. The choirs of the THE APOSTOLATE OF Both Mgr. Ronald Knox and Mr. The Passion to be sung at 9 p.m. Good Shepherd, who gave His life two English churches will leave St.

THE SEA

K Chesterton have written is an act of worship arranged by for the sheep. It is because they Andrew's, Kowloon at 11-15 am. murder stories with a Catholic the Rev. E. Mliner White and set all have that in common that on proceded by the cross, and it is Not long ago a steamer, the atmosphere, and this unusual at-to music by Charles Wood: it will Good Friday the various Christian hoped that a large number of "Alba," was wrecked off the coast mosphere has not made them any last about three-quarters of an bodies unite to bear "united wit-Christians will follow the choirs in of Cornwall, and some of the crew the less interesting even to readers (hour.

ness to their common faith; that procession to the meeting. The were lost. It was found that the who are least' in sympathy withi Easter Day-The Celebrations at they all own as Lord, the Jesus Chinese churches will also go in drowned sallors "were Hungarians, Catholic things.

6.15 a.m. and 7 a.m. are without who was crucified. a fact that surprised many people.

Many other writers of the music. At 8 a.m. hymns will be

Easter Day

6.15 am, Holy Communion,

7 a.m. Holy Communion.

8 a.m. Holy Communion.

8 am Holy Communion in Peak Church.

10 am. Children's Service; 11 m. "Festi Matting and men.

ENGLISH METHODIST

CHURCH

HONG KONG (ENGLISH) CIRCUIT

Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Ser-Hong Kong. (opposite the Royal

Naval Hospital).

Good Friday. Special Service at 10.15 am.

Preacher: The Dean. 1215 p.m.-Holy Communior.. 6.30 p.m. Festal Evensong and Sermon..

for one does not associate seafar-popular mystery stories of the day sung. ing with a country that has no are also Catholics, and one who is coastline.

steadily growing to popularity is A tragic feature of the wreck | Paul McGuire, who already enjoys was that st

was geen from the great reputation in his native 'coast of St. Ives, and one of the Australia. His latest book enjoys spectators Was 3 Benedictine the very brief title of "W.1." priest who was an honorary chap- Mr. McGuire has been recently lain of the "Apostolate of the Sea." in England and has now gone to He was able to give conditional the United States. He is an active absolution to, the drowning Catho-worker in Catholle Social work, and He sallors and he officiated at the has done a large part in organising funeral of two of them whose various social activities. In Seuth bodies were recovered.

Australia he was Master of the This aroused special interest, in Catholle Guild of Social Studies, the "Apostolate of the Sea" in and made a close study of the Hungary, and now this organisa-J.O.C. and Grall movements Bel- tion is being specially represented stum and Holland In the United at the International Eucharistic States he is engaged in lecturing Congress which will be held at and 'in. extending his own know. Budapest next month. The "Aposledge of Catholic Action tolate of the Bea" is an inter national organisation which caters for the spiritual interests of sailors It has eighteen whole-time port: chaplairis and 200 honorary chap- lains, and is represented at, 350 ports. It has developed very rapidly within recent years."

ST. ANDREW'S

CHURCH KOWLOON

(Church of England)

Good Friday and Easter Day

1.

Services

forth-

The following are the coming services etc., at St. An- drew's Church, Kowloon:-

Friday, April 15, Good Friday. Matins and address, 10.15 am. Preacher: Rev. L. L. Nash,

CHRIST CHURCH.

KOWLOON TONG

(Waterloo Road)

EASTER SERVICES

The following are the forth-

Icoming Services at Christ Church:

April 15, Good Friday

9am. Children's Service...

10.15 a.m. Sung Lilany.

11.30 a.m.

Christian Witness, opp. Alhambra

Theatre.

Preacher: Rev. H. W. Baines. Weekdays

Sunday Services. April 17, 1938.

Easter Day.

Preacher, Rev. J. E. Sandbach.

Morning Parade Service at 10.15 Holy Communion is celebrated at the English Methodist Church,

procession.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15,

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Science ST. TERESA'S CHURCH, EMMANUEL MISSION

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(PRINCE EDWARD ROAD) KOWLOON

CHURCH

Ing week at Emmanuel "Mission Churen. 218 Nathan Road. Kow- Ironi-

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE LESSON SERMON Subject: Dictrine of Atonement

The subject of the Lesson Ser- mon in all Christian Churches tomorrow April 17 wili be "Doctrine of atonement.?

The Golden Text will be "I and

"The following are the Service to Father are one." (John 10-30). Divine Services for The Holy be held during the "forthcom Among others the following cita-Week, tions will be read from the Bible,

April 15, Good Friday Baptist, preaching in the wilder (St. John). "In those days came John the

9.30 am. Singing of the Passion

ness of Judaea and saying. Repent Hymn; Prayer: Lord's Prayer;

The Uncovering of the Cross. Hymn; 1st Lesson: Hymn: 2nd ye for the Kingdom of heaven is 'Procession from the Repository Easter Tuesday, Thursday and Lesson: Frayer: Notices: Hymn: at hand. Then went out to him to the Main Altar. Saturday at 7.30 a.m.

Sermon; Hymn: Benediction.

Jerusalem and all Judaea and Mass of the Presanctified.. Wednesday, 7.30 am, in the Peak

were baptised of him in Jordan Holy Communion will be cele confessing their sina." But when the Procession on Maundy Thurs Young Women's Bible Class, Young Sunday, 3 p.m. Bunday School Church.

brated at the close of the Mom- he saw many of the Pharisees and day and all the faithful are in-Men's Bible Class. Friday, at 7.45 2.m. (In Canton-ing Service. ese).

Evening Service at 7 p.m. at the said "O generation of vipers, who ment to the Main Altar..

Saducees come to his baptism hevited to follow the Blessed Sacra- Sunday, 6.30 p.m. Service in Prayers for the sick, Wednesday. English, Methodist Church.

Mandarin 10.15 a..

Hymn: Prayer Lord's Prayer; Dally a Special Service of Prayer: į Hymn: Lesson: Prayer: Notices; 12-1212 p.m. in English.

Hymn: Sermon Hymn; Benedic- 12.12-12.24 p.m. in Chinese.

tion. Confirmation. Wednesday

on:--

Easter Monday at 8 a.m.

p.m.

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Final preparation for all.

OTHER NOTICES

Meeting, Cathedral Hall.

N.B.Those

who took part in

Saturday, 8.30

p.m. Evening' service suspended this week.

Sunday, 11 am. Special Easter Message from Mr. England" of the China Inland Mission.

hath warned you of the wrath to 1.30 p.m. The Way of the Cross Sunday, 8 pm. Song Service. come? Bring forth therefore in Chinese.

Miss Megill will sing. fruits meet for repentance." (Matt 3 p.m. The Way of the Cross in Sunday, 8.30 pm. Evening Ber-

English.

vice. Preacher, Dr. H. CH 5.30 pm. The Office of Tene- Subject, "The danger of sincere brae.

ignorance." Text, "They said umo .8.15 p.m. Solem Procession Him, 'But we hoped-He said unto

3).

5.30 NOTICES FOR THE WEEK

The following citations will also be read From There will be a service at the Science

the Christian Textbook "Science and Church on Good Friday at 10.15 Health with Key

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April 21st. 3 p.m. Women's Guild

April 16, Saturday, Easter Even. Meeting, Cathedral Hall. -Evensong at 6.30 p.m.

April 22nd. 5.15 pm. Cathedral Finance Committee Meeting. Cat- hedral Office.

8 p.m. Badminton, Cathedral

April 17, Easter Day 7.15 a.m. Holy Communion. 9am. Choral Eucharist. Preacher: Rev. H. D. Rosen-Hall,

thail

are

the Scriptures with, the statue of the "Dead' them, 'O fools!" (St. Luke 24: 21,

Wednesday, 8 pm. Praise and Prayer Meeting.

Thursday, 6.30 pm Meeting in Mandarin

All are welcome.

No Collection on Bunday Even-

United Service of April 19th. 3 p.m. Mother's Uniona.m. The Preacher will be the Rev."by Mary Baker Eddy "Borrow for Christ," followed by a serman on 25).

Bandbach, Also the Church wrong doing is but one step to the Passion in English by Rev. Fr. will be suitably decorated forwards reform and the very easiest

H De Angelis, Easter Day.

step. The next and great step re-

Order of the Procession Following the Evening Service, a quired by wisdom is the test of

1. The Cross; 2. Third Order: Social Hour will be held at 8.15. our

3. Apostleship of Prayer (men); sincerity.-namely, refoVINA- Refreshment's

provided at tion. To this end we are placed. Teresa's C.YMS.; 5. Altar Boys minimum charges; all Servicemen under the stress of circumstances. and Clergy, 6: The Status: 7 Ing. and civilians are warmly wel-Temptation bids

Children of Mary and St. Teresa's us repeat the offence, and woe comes to us in ; & Pious Union of St. ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH The "Badminton Club meets on return for what, is done. So will Teresa; 9. Apostleship of Prayer | Monday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m. it ever be, till we learn that there (ladies) and other Women's Asso- Furthen particulars from the Secretary of the "S & 8. Home."tice and that we must pay "the

is no discount in the law of jus clations; 10. The Faithful.

N.B-The Procession will take There will be a General Com- uttermost farthing." Through re-place inside the Church. All per- mittee at the Sailors' and Soldiers' 1st Mass at @ with sermon in Home on Monday, March 25 at 5.30 Pentance, spiritual baptism and sons who take part in the pro-

cession are requested to regeneration, mortals put off their material beliefs and false. indivi-lighted candle. . duality.” (Page 6-243).

6.30 p.m. Festal Evensong. Sunday School: Kindergarten at 9 a.m. at 3 Duke 8t. Juntors United Open-Air Demonstration at the Church at 10.15 am. of Christian Witness.

N.B. The priest-in-charge will be Opposite Alhambra Theatre.in church from 8 p.m. on the, 16th- 11.30 am. The Choir will leave St. to meet any who wish to make Andrew's at 11.15 am.

their corfession or to seek counsel about spiritual things. ..

Sunday, April 17. Easter Day. Holy Commuatan. 7, 8 am and 12 noon.

Festival Service 11 am Preacher: The Bishop. (Service) Broadcast).

Festival Service 8.15 p.m..

Working Party 10 am.

Joon

day.

Bible Reading Fellowship 6 p.m. Low Masses at 6.30, 7.30 and 'Teachers' Preparation Class 78.30.

Solemn High Mass, followed by "St. Andrew's Club "Open Night" the Benediction of the Blessed 9 p.m.

Sacrament, at 9.30:

D.m.

CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL

The following are the forth- coming services at the Catholic Cathedral, Caine Road:

April 17-Easter Sunday. Morning Services:

Chinese.

ד ...

comed.

p.m.

2nd Mass at B Bolemn Pontifical There will be a meeting of Mass with Papal blessing and Ber-prayer on Tuesday. April 19 at 8 mon in English by H.E. Bishop p.m. in the Chaplain's Room of Valtorta.

the " & 8, Home.”.

Evening Services:

Young People,

etc.

ANNOUNCEMENT

April 15: Good Friday.

At 10 "àm. Bermon. Miserere

and The Way of the Cross.

A Concert of Religious Music at 8:03 pm. held a

April 10, Holy Saturday 6.30 am. Elessing of the fire Blessing of the Paschal Candle and) of the Baptismal Font. Baptism or Adults.

April 18th. Holy Saturday:-At 8.30 am The Blessing of the Fire

April 16; Holy Saturday, Holy Mass and General Com- munion at 8 a.m.

April 17: Easter Sunday, First Mans and General Com- munion at 8 am.

Service for the Army and Royal Navy at 9 am

At 10 am. High Mass followed.

ROSARY CHURCH The following are the forthecm- Ing Bervices, etc., at the Rosary 3rd Mass at 10 with sermon in A Garden Fete will be held at First Church of Christ Scientist, Church, 20 Chatham Road--Kow- Chinese. This Service will be the residence of Mr. & Mrs. A. Hong Kong, a Branch of The Mo- Preacher: The Bishop.

Broadcast. Sermon dn: "Why Thomson, Bowen Road" on Satur- Monday, 18th. Medical Relief, Sunday, April 17-Easter Bun-God allows sufferings in the day, April 23 at 2.30 p.m. Admis-ther Church. The First Church of The Blessing of the Paschal by Benediction of the Blessed

world," by Rev. Fr. H de Angelis.sion One Dollar including Tea. Christ Scientist in Boston, Mass. Candle and the Baptismal Font, Sacrament..

There, will be a full programme MacDonnell Road close to Tram High Mass and Communion,

Confessions are heard every day At 2.30 Religious Instruction to of games, sports and competitions Station. Sunday Service 11.15 am

At 3 p.m. Baptism of Adults.before and after Mass. April 17th, East Bunday:-7 a.m

On Saturdays, the special time Testimony Meeting. Wednesday Holy Mass 8 am Holy Mass and for Confessions is from 4.30 p.m. to p.m. A Reading Room is located at Benediction. 9.30 am. High Solemn Bank of East Asia Buliding, 10 Mass. NOTICES

April 18th, East Monday: Holy ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S Des Voeux Road Central and is Masses at 6.30, 7.30 and 9.30 am. April 18: Easter Monday--St.

Morning Bervice 10.30

CHURCH a.m. open every Monday. Tuesday, N.B:--First Communión and Con- The Sailor Home and Seamen's Ephege, Archbishop of Canter- Evening Bervice 6p.m.

Thursday and Friday from 10.30 | Armation for the Children of this bury, Martyr,

Preacher at both services: Reva.m. to 1 p.m. 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to Parish will take place on Low Bun- April 19: Holy Hour from 8.30. Mackenzie Down 11

7 p.m. Wednesdays;: 10.30 a.m. to. I day April 24th at 7.30 am. p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

The Sacrament of the Lord's p.m. and 2 to 4 pm. Saturdays:

RUSSIAN ORTHODOX

Tuesday, 19th. Brownie Peak 3.30

p.m.

Boya' Choir Practice 8.30 p.m. Wednesday 20th. Medical Relief Working Party 10 a.

Wolf Cubs 3.30 p.m.

At 2.30 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

At 3.30 Catechetical Instruction for Adults.

· At 4 Exposition of the Blessed. Sacrament, recitation of the Holy Monday, April 18-Eastern Mon-Rosary and Benediction. day.

Low Masses at 5.45 and 6.30. Low Pontifical Mass for First Communion and Confirmation at

Rover Scouts 8.45 p.m. Thursday, 21st. Women's Follow-7.30. ship 3 p.m.

Boy Scouts 6 p.m.

Committee Meeting 8.30 p.m.

From today the Solemnisation of Marriages" is permitted.

On week-days Mass at 8.30 and

St. Andrew's Club. "Open Night” | 7.30) . - 9 p.m.

UNION CHURCH

April 21: St. Anselm. Arch- Supper will be celebrated at the 10.30 am to 12:30 pm. All su-

bishop of Canterbury and Doctor close of the Morning Bervice.thorised Christian Science Litera- of the Church.

The Helena May Christianture is available at the Reading April 23: St. George, Patron of Fellowship meets in the Institute Room. The public is invited to on Friday morning at 10.30 .m attend the services and to visit the

There will be a meeting of the Reading Room,*; Women's Guild in the Church Hall et 3 o'clock on Friday April 29,

On week days Mass at 6 and 7.30. Confessions Morning and Eren-

On Sunday, at the Bt. Paul's | England. Friday, 22nd. Medical Relief Chapel (185 Portland Street. Yau- Working Party 10 a.m.

mati), Mass with sermon in Eng- 1h at 545,-,

Full Choir Practice 8.30 p.m.

ing.

Note:The Reading Room will be closed on Eastern Monday,

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CHURCH

18, Jordan Road, Kowloon Divine Service; Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.

8 p.m.

Institute, Hong Kong Sunday next Easter Day. 8am-Holy Communion. Bermon

11 || a.m--Morning · Prayer

Preacher: Rev. Cyril Brown. 8 pm-Short Evening Service. Preacher Rev. Cyril Brown. :) Notices: Good Friday 10.30. a.m. Litany and Ante-Communion.

N.B. The Church is open to the general public.