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CHURCH

FOR THE CHURCHES

CATHOLIC NEWS AND NOTESTM

A ROMAN MARTYR was building that is impressive, but great only in the sense of solidity which it conveys.

Probably the most honoured of all the victims of the Roman per- secutions is St. Lawrence, who was put to death in the time of the Emperor Valerian, In 258. He was one of the deacons appointed to administer the temporal affairs of the Church; he worked directly under the Pope, and his chief duty was the distribution of aims to

Little is known of the fate of its priceless art treasures during the present conflict, but it is feared that many of them have been destroyed or have disappeared.

ST. JOHN'S

CATHEDRAL

NOTICES

August 7-8th Sunday Trinity.

After-

8 a.m. Holy Communion. 8am. Holy Communion in Peak Church.

11 a.m. Choral Eucharist. Preacher: The Bishop, 8.30 p.m. EveNJONE- Preacher: Rev. G. Baker.

WEEKDAYS

Holy Communion is celebrated

Thursday and Saturday (Trans- aguration of our Lord), at 7.30 a.m.

Tuesday, 7.30 a.m. in the Feat

ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH.

The Bishop to Preach Services, preachers and meet- ings for the week ending Saturday August 13.

Sunday, August 7-VIIth after Trialty.

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Holy Communion 8 am. Mattins 11 s.m. Preacher: Rev. CB.R. Sargent.

Evensong

CHRISTIAN SERVICE LESSON SERMON

SUBJECT: SPIRIT

The subject of the Lesson Ber- mon if all Christian Science chur. ches tomorrow August 1 will be "Spirit.".

The Golden Text will be "The, fruit of the Spirit is in all good- The ness and righteousness and truth."

(Eph. 5-9).

6.15 p.m. Preacher.

Among others the following

the Bishop. The first of a series citations will be read from the Bible

of four sermons on Prayer: "T"Thus saith God the Lord, he that the Name of the Lord Jesus."

Sunday School in the Hall a.m.

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The Young People's Service will not be held during August,

Monday, August 8. Medical Re lief Working party 10 a.m.

Teachers' Preparation class

p.m.

Friday, 7.45 a.m. (in Cantonese). Prayers for the sick, Thursday. 10.15 a..

pm.

THE CURE D'ARS For sheer contrast to the mas the needy persons of Rome. Whensiveness and grandeur of the Escor- Pope Sixtus and most of the clergy al one could not find anything of the city were taken, his exeen so striking as the modest house the tion was cecreed with that of the anc church sanctifed „by others, but when they were put to memory of the humble French Church.

Vianney John Baptist death his life was spared 11 the priest. hope that he might surrender the known as the Cure d'Ars. wealth that the Church was sup

Ars is a little village in the mid posed to possess,"

dle of France, not very far from Lyons, and no one had heard of it until its simple parish priest made it known through, his' own

for sanctity. A5 reputation student he showed no intellectual ability, and when he was sent to this little village the Chief feature

his

their extreme

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The story goes that when he was questioned about his work and became known that it was he who used to distribute aims to the por. he was asked if it was true that he had charge of the treasures of the Church and he replied that this was so. He was asked then ot if he could produce them, and he said that within a few days he could put before them the Church's greatest treasures in Rome

simplicity.

sermons

A

Dally a Special Service of Prayer 12-12.12 p.m. in English. 12.12-13.24 p.m. in Chinese.

OTHER NOTICES August 8-8.30 p.m. Badminton. Cathedral Hall

August 11-10-6 p.m. Cathedral Fellowship Working Party Cathed- ral Hall.

!!

Before many years had passed

During August the Service of will be cele- hla fame as a man of holiness and Holy Communion

a.m. in the Peak as: one whose advice" was beyond brated at 8 that of all ordinary wisdom spread Church on the 1st Sunday of the throughout France, and eventually month only. people to the number of more than 20,000 used to go to the village every year, to speak to him and listen to his spiritual instructions. When the Government conferred on him the

At the time and place appointed he produced the poor to whom he used to destribute rellet. and declared that these were the most valued treasures of the Charch. This incensed his judges so much that they condemned him to death with exceptional torments. and he Legion of Honour he received st

EMMANUEL MISSION

CHURCH

The following are the Services etc.. was roasted over slow are What with a protest declaring himself for the week at Emmanuel Mission is claimed to be the gridiron on unworthy of the honour, but the Church, 218 Nathan Road, Kow- which he died is preserved in one delegate who brought the decora- loon:--

of the churches bearing his name tion declared that it WELS the Saturday, 8.30 p.m. Fellowship│

Meeting followed by the Lord's Supper

in Rome. His memory was greatly Legion which would be honoured respected in Rome and the churen by his acceptance. built over "his" tomb outside the He died in 1859. A large church walls became one of the principal | now built in the town, but his! Sunday, 11 a.m. Divine Service. churches of the city.

small church and the tiny house in Preacher. Rev. S. E. Boyle, which he ved still remain 33 Subject, "Denominationalism." memorials of him.

Text. "Jesus saith unto her, Wo-) man, belleve me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem. worship the Father. Ye worship

THE ESCORIAL

VICAR APOSTOLIC "OF NORWAY

S. Andrew's Club Whist Drive

created the heavens and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth and that which cometh

out of it he that giveth breath to the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will not give to an- other, pelther my praise to graven images. God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” (Isa. 42: 5.8. John 4: 24).

Tuesday Brownies 3.30 p.m. Choir practise (boys) 8.30 p.m.

The following citations will also Wednesday 10--Medical Relief

be read from the Christian Science Working Party 10 a.m.

Textbook *Bcience and Health Wolf Cubs 5.30 p.m.

with Key to the Scriptures" by Rover Scouts 8.43 p.m. Thursday 11-Boy Scouts 8 p.m.

Mary Baker Eddy "Spirit.-Divine' substance: Mind: divine Principle: S. Andrew's Club Moonlight ex-all that is good; God; that only cursion fmembers only) leaving hall 8.30 p.m.

which is perfect, everlasting, om-

Friday 12-Medical Relief Work-present, omnipotent, infinite. In ing Party 10 am.

Christian Science, Spirit, as a pro- per noun is the name of the Choir Practise (full) 6.30 p.m.

Supreme Being. It means quan- Saturday 13-S. Andrew's Club

tity and quality and applies ex. Launch picnic leaves the Police clusively to God. The modifying Pier at 3.30 pm. All members and derivatives of the word spirit re- friends of the Club are invited to fer only to quality, not to God. attend. Charge for non-guaran-The Scriptures imply that God is tors" $1.

All-in-all. The Scriptures. also declare that God is Spirit. He

ENGLISH

METHODIST nils all space and it is impossible to Conceive of such omnipresence and individuality except as in- Anite Spirit or Mind. Hence all is Spirit and spiritual (Pages 504. 93.331).

CHURCH

WANCHAI, HONG KONG

(ENGLISH CIRCUIT) Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong (Opposite Royal Naval Hospital),

Sunday Service, August 7. 1938. Preacher, Rev. J. E. Sandbach, The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed after the Morning Service.

Morning Parade Service at 10.15 at the English Methodist Church

Hymn No. 2 Prayer: Lord's

St. Lawrence was reputed to pe a Spaniard, and there was always great devotion to him in Spain, In 1557 when Philip II, husband of Queen Mary of England, Was The death occurred recently of ye know not what: we know what fighting with the French at St. Mgr. Henrik Irgens, who was act-we worship: for salvation is of the Quentin on "the feast of St.ing as Vicar Apostolic of Norway Jews. But the hour cometh, and Prayer, Hymn No. 32, 1st Lesson, Lawrence. it happened that the tor the past few years. He was well now, is. when the true worshippers Hymn No. 463. 2nd Lesson. Prayer Spanish guns had to destroy a known in London, for his father shall worship the Father in spirit Notices." Hymn No. 525, Sermon. church named after the samwas Norwegian Minister there for and in truth: for the Father/Hymn "No. 907. Benediction. saint. Therefore, Philip towed to a time, as he was later in Park seeketh such to worship him. God Evening Service at 7 o'clock at

a monastery dedicated to and Rome.

is a Spirit: and they that worship the English Methodist Church,

build

the saint beside the church which At the age of twenty nine hejhim must worship him in spirit he was to build as a burial place became 1 Catholic and studied and in truth." John 4:21/24.

for his father, Charles V, according or the priesthood in Paris and Sunday. 3 Sunday, School and

Rome, obtaining à doctorate in Bible Classes.

to the terms of his will.

The result was the Escorial, the Canon Law In the course of his Sunday, 7 p.m. Service in Man- enormous building that crowns astudies. He returned then to Nor-dartn."

Hymn No. 72. Prayer, Hymn No. 103. Lesson. Prayer, Notices, Hymn No. 157. Sermon, Hymn No. 693, Benediction."

NOTICES FOR THE WEEK, Following the Evening Service, a Social Hour will be held in the

ANNOUNCEMENTS

First Church of Christ Scientist, Hong Kong, a Branch of The MG- ther Church, The First Church or Christ Scientist in Boston, Mass,

MacDonnell Road close to Tram

Station. Sunday Service 11.15 am. Testimony Meeting. Wednesday 6 P.m. A Reading Room is located at Bank of East Asia Building." 10 Des Voeux Road Central and is Thursday and Friday from 10.30 open every Monday. Tuesday, a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays: 10.30 am to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 pm. Saturdays: All su- 10.30 am to 112.30 p.m. thorized Christian Science Litera ture is available at the Reading Room. The public is invited to attend the services and to visit the Reading Room.

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Aug. 79th Sunday after Pen-

First Mass and General Com- munion at 8 am.

hili, twenty-seven miles north-way, where the slow but steady Sunday. 8 p.. Song Service. west of Madrid. Alongside this he development of the Church was Sunday, 8.30 p.m. Gospel Ser-S. and S. Home" at 8.15. All ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH built also a palace for himself, and fostered by him and the thirty oddvice. Preacher. Rev. 8. E. Boyle. Servicemen and civilians are i was there that he died. Even-priests working in the country. He subject "Scourging Jesus." Text] warmly welcomed. thally the group of buildings in-vas named secretary to the Apos- "And he (Pilate) said unto them On Tuesday. August 9 there will|tecost. cluded

monastery. church, tolle Visitor and later to Mgr. the third time. Why, what evil be a meeting for Prayer in the "S. mausoleum. palace, college. Titrary Offerdah, the Vicar Apostolic. hath he done? I have found no and S. Home"" át 8 p.m. and art galleries.

Since the latter' death he adminis- cause of death in him: I will The structure is remarkable for tered the vicarlate,

therefore chastise him, and let CARİST CHURCH, its massiveness rather than for Its He cited a review, St. Olav, and him go.""! artistic quality. Philip wished it to was a member of the Permanent

KOWLOON TONG Monday. 8 p.m. S.A.C.A. Meet- be severe in style. but It was Commission of Cattiolie Editors asing. erected in an age that was not well as of the Permanent com- Wednesday. 8 p.m. Praise and accustomed to achieve dignitymittee of the Eucharistic Congres-Prayer Meeting.. through simplicity, and the result sea.

Thursday. 10,30

CATHOLIC CATHEDRA! [ST. TERESA'S CHURCH Nathan Road.

The following are the forthcom. coming services at the Catholic Cathedral, Calne Road,

August 7th Sunday after Pen- tecost..

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Morning Services:

(PRINCE EDWARD ROAD) TEL. 56217

August 6, Saturday: at 3 p.m. Meeting of St. „Teresa's C.YLA,

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3.00. Ladies Bible Study Circle at No. 216

Friday, 8 p.m. Bible Study Cir-week:- cle conducted by Mr. C. R. Jons- son át 3, Ho Man Tin Street. Top

Floor.

All are welcome.

No. Collection on Sunday Even-

At 6 p.m. at La Salle College wlling.

1st Massat, 6 with sermon in commence a Closed Retreat for

Chinese.

2nd Mass at 8 Solemn High Mass followed by the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament.

Men.

ROSARY

CHURCH

August 7-9th Sunday after Pen- tecost:

6.30a.m. Holy Mass with Ser-

3rd Mass at 10 with sermon in nun in Chinese. English.

Evening Services:

At 3.30 Catechetical Instruction At 4 Exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament, recitation of the Holy

- Rosary and Benediction.

August 9-St. John Vianney.

7.30 am. Holy Mass. Sermon in English and Benediction.

8.30 am. Holy Mass with mon in English.

20. CHATHAM ROAD. KOWLOON

The following are the forthcom- ing Bervices, etc., at the Rosary Ber-Church, 26 Chatham Road-Kow-'|

loon....

On week-days: Mass at '6.30 and 7.15 a.m.

August 11: Thursday, Feast of

August 10-St. Lawrenice. Dea-gt. Philomena: at 7.15 a.m. High

-con, Martyr."

August 11-8t, Filomena, Virgin

and Martyr,

Soleman High Mass at 7.30 a.m. On week days Mass at # and *7.30.

Confessions Morning and Even-

ing.

UNION CHURCH

NOTICES

Morning Service 10.30 1.1. Evening Service & p.m.

Mass.

ST. PETER'S SEAMEN'S

Sunday, August 7-9th Sunday after Pentecost.

Low Mass at 6.30, 7:30 and 8.30. Choral Mass, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- ment, at 9.30.

(Waterloo Road)"

CHORAL EUCHARIST

The following are the Services and Notices for the forthcoming

August 7:-8th Sunday after Trinity.

Name of Jesus.

7.15 am. Holy Communion, 9 am. Choral Eucharist.

9 p.m. Compline. Tuesday, Aug. 9.-Church Com- mittee, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11-Holy Com- munion at 7.15 am.

Saturday, Aug. 13.-Launch pic- nic leaving Police Pier, Kowloon at 3.45 pm. Adults, 86c. Children, 40c,

WEATHER REPORT

HONG KONG ROYAL OBSERVATORY

10 am, August 5. Barometer (at sea level), 28.71 ins, Temperature, 86 F. Humidity, 7- per cent.

At 2.30 p.m. Benediction of the Wind, direction, W.8.W.

Second Mass "at 10 a.m., follow- ed by Benediction of the Blessed

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Sacrament.

On week days Holy Mass at B

a.m.

Confessions are heard, every day before and after Mass.

On Saturdays, the, special time for Confessions is from 4.30 pm, ta a p.m.

́RUSSIAN" ORTHODOX

CHURCH

18, JORDAN ROAD, KOWLOON

The following are the services for the forthcoming week:

Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday," 8.30am. Monday, July, 11—0 p.m. Tuesday, July 12-8.30 a.. St. Peter and St. Paul.

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Blessed Sacrament.

CHURCH

The Sailors Home and Seamen's Institute, Hong Kong

Friday, August 12-Meeting of Rainfall for 24 hours ending 10th |

today, 0.09 ins. the Men-Promoters of the Apos- tleship of Prayer at 8 pm. '.'ni

Wind" force (Beaufort), 3. Sacrament-The Indulgence of Temperature; maximum yesterday. Sat.

88 F. the Portiuncula can be gained from noon yesterday till midnight Temperature; minimum last night,';

...81 F today..

b. m.

8

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91 30

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Saturday, August 13-Feast of 8t. John Berchmans, C.

Total rainfall since January 1st Wed. 10

36.94 ins. -

21 861 4 -145)

12

08.23 70-01 55 3 3

99 18.

4.6 16.26 1.0

Against an average of, 55.57 ins. Thur 11

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Fri. 13

CHURCH SERVICES Sunday next 8th Sunday after Trinity.

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8 a.m. Holy Communion.

11 am. Morning Prayer

The Bacrament of the Lord's | Bermon. Supper will be celebrated at the

close of the Morning Bervice:

Preacher at both services. Rev. K. Mackenzie Down sin

Preacher Rev. Gyrli Brown.

At 7.30 Mass with General Com-Sunset tonight, 7.02 p.m. and munion, followed by the Benedic Sunrise tomorrow, 5.58 a.m,

tion of the Blessed Sacrament, for Members of the St. John Berch-

8 p.m. Short Evening Bervice.man" Banctuary Boys Society, N.B.-The Church is open to the On week-days Mass at 6,30 and

17.30:

* general public.

4 p.m., Angust 5. Barometer (at sea level), 29.83 ins. Temperature, 88 F. Humidity, 77 per cent. Wind "direction. Bouth/West,

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