NEW HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH OPENS TODAY

VIEW FROM REAR FACING ALTAR

Parish His’rory Recalled; Improvements Are Noted

It was a little more than 35 years ago when Holy Redeem- er Parish was born and work begun on a new church at the corner of Upper Queen and Hayfield Streets.

The late Bishop Lnuis J O Leary. realizing the need of an- other Catholic church in the cjty. created the new parish and

invited the Redemptorists Fa- thers to administer to the needs of its people.

The invitation was readilv ar- cepted and the Redemptorist Provincial named Rev Joseph

cGreel CSsR as the first sup- erior Father McGreel arrived in Charlottetown in the spring of 1929 and soon acquired a res- idence for himself and his assis- tant priests at 73 Euston Street This served as a home for the Redemptorists until last week when they moved to their spac- ious new quarters adjoining the new church.

Work commenced in June. 1929 on the lust Church of The Most Holy Redeemer and the cornerstone was laid on August 25. 1929 by Bishop Lou15 0' Leary. one of his last official tasks before his death Deliver ing the sermcn on that master: was the late Rt. Rev. GJ Mac. Lelian

It was at Christmas. 1929. that Holy Redeemer parishoners first had the opportunity of at- tending services in their own church. The first Mass was cele- brated at midnight by the then Vicar General of the diocese.

MonSignor MacLeaii Rev. Phil- ip Quinn CSsR preached opening sermon d remained in Charlottetown to conduct the first mission at Holy Redeemer in January 1930.

Father McGreeI had two as- SlSlal‘ll priests when the parish began. They were Rev. Joseph O’Hara and Rev. Charles Mac- Cormack. Early in 1930 Rev. W. J Enright was named as an as- Sistant to Father McGreel.

It was anything but prosper— ous times when Holy Redeemer Parish came into existen However. it mattered little be- cause an energetic people work- ed wholeheartedly with th eir priests to create many parish improvements.

Improvements came gradual- ly and parishoners took great pride in their many achieve- ments. Holy Redeemer was a regular beehive of activity and parish spirit became m i g h ty high Parishoners worked hand in hand to make a better parish and the social life of parish members was well looked after right in the confines of their own particular area.

Tennis courts were provided. rink facilities became a reality. drama groups sprang up and scouts. guides and cubs got into the swing of things. The old par. ish hall. a former garage. pro- vided for many activities a n d served nobly until the erection of the Community Centre in the early 1950’s.

But the parish grew and grew

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3Hon Redeemer drama group: tine enter-

Liguorian Players were form. or! back in 1933 by the then rec- tor, Very Rev. H1. Fleming

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Holy Redeemer players were most fortunate in the direction they received. Many talentad men looked after their andsaw toltthattbeygave as close to a professional touch as possible. Priests like Father Fleming. Father Cloran, Father Gallery and Father Gallagher really came ‘ with unbl- tlous programs. Exceptionally fine presentations were mall in Bernadette of Iatrdes. Lady of Fatima. Father Dan. The Rosary

First class comedies p seated inch plays such as Cinderella O’Rcilly. The Rotten- tot. Stranger in the House. Hat. many Hotel, You (isn’t Bat lb Irish and Which Is Which.

The work of nguorlan Play- ers has indeed been appreciat.

by theatre goers in Prlneo Edward Island and undoubtedly this talented map will have mm more not bid clan d- Iortl iii the nan ahead.

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and many years ago it was felt that the church was not ade- quate to provide for the people attending. Planning began sev- eral years ago on the construc; tion of a new edifice and th e church being blessed today by His Excellency Most Rev. Mal- colm MacEachern is the fruit of such planning.

Fifty-five priests and 10 lay brothers have served at H o l y Redeemer in the 35 years it has existed. Many of them will be here for the opening of the new church. Death has claimed sev- eral who were attached to Holy Redeemer including three rec- tors, Rev. H.I. Fleming. Rev. L. Howard and Rev. Archibald MacDonald. Other superiors who guided the destines of Holy Redeemer were Rev. Jose McGreel. Rev. W.J. Enright, Rev. Edward Baldwin. R e 9. Alex Maclcllan. Rev. Gregory Murphy. Rev. C. Moreau a n d the present rector. Rev. Frank Maloney.

Holy Redeemer is justly proud of its record and folks in this active parish are hopeful of a continuation of blessings in the years ahead. The new structure is one of the finest to be seen

anywhere and it should indeed fill a great need in the lives of persons of this particular area of Charlottetown.

Pipe Smokers

Show Increase

MONTREAL (CPI Cana- dian smokers are buying pipes at a record pace. the Pipe and Tobacco Council of Canada re- ported Thursday.

The dollar value of retail sales in the first half of 1964 increased by more than 75 per cent over the same period last year. The council estimates $4,100,000 “70th of pipes were sold from January to June com- pared to 32.300000 in the first six months of 1963.

First quarter demand was so great that many medium~priced lines were out of stock by April.

Female smokers a r e 10 ii g e r uncommon. Suppliers could not meet the demand for women‘s models at one point.

8 The Guardian. Sat. July 18. 1934.

Blessing Scheduled

The solemn blessing of the new Church of the Most H o l y Redeemer in yet for 4 o‘clock this afternoon. Performing the ceremony will be His Excell- ency Most Rev. Malcolm A. MacEachern. bishop of Ohar- lottetown.

Deacons to Bishop MacEach- will be Rt.

ern Rev. Patrick McMahon. Southport. a n d Very Rev William Simpson.

rector of St. Dunstan’s Basilica. Master of ceremonies will be

Very Rev PF. MacDonald. rector of St Piux X parish. Parkdale

Following the blessing cere- mony. Solemn High Mass will be celebrated by Very Rev. Frank Maloney. CSsR rector at

Lockwood CSsR. provin- cial superior of the Toronto pro- vince of the Redemptorist Fa-

thers. and Rev. Cameron Mac- Donald CSsR. curate at Holy Redeemer.

Before the blessing this af- ternoon. Joseph Murphy. repre- senting the firm of Willi - Murphy and MacLeod, general contractors. will hand over the keys of the church and rectory to the architect. Alfred J. Hen- nes In turn Mr. Hennessey will turn the same keys over to the rector, Father Maloney who will take possession in the name of the parish.

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Fifty-five priests and sev- tn'al lay brothers served at Holy Redeemer since the

SOME OF THE PIONEERS parish began in 1929. Here is a picture of one of the first communities. Front row. left

to right: Rev. Gerald Mur- W.J. Enright CSst back row; Brother Daniel CSsR and

PM 0551‘ 1““ “W M‘“ Rev. Joseph O'Hara. The

Greel CSsR (rector-l. Rev. photo was taken in 1931.

‘Firs’rs' Are No’red

For Ciiy

When the old Holy Redeemer

Parish

one of Holy Redeemer’s own na-

Church closed its doors this in as

morning after the 7.30 Mass. it marked the end of nearly 35 years of service.

With the opening of the new church set for this afternoon. folks were recalling events

Following the ceremonies at , the church. the ladies of Holy “'thh‘haRPened yea“ 330 When Redeemer CWL sub-division the ‘, old church was the salad "new‘ church

are holding a supper

from 5 until 8 in the Commun- H

ity Centre.

Sunday masses in the new church will be celebrated at. life sual hours: 7.30. 8.30. 10.00 and 11.30. Special speaker will be Rev. Joseph McGreel CSsR. first rector at Holy Redeemer

Many of the priests who for- merly served in Charlottetown are returning for this most his- toric occasion of the parish. In- cluded in these visitors are Rev. Joseph McGreel. Rev. Donald MacKa'y. Rev. Francis P. Cunerty. Rev. Austin Mc- Guire. Rev. Robert O’Donnell, Rev. Edward Baldwin. Rev. George Coyne. Rev. Alex Mac- Lellan. Rev. Edward Benrigan. Rev. William Cumerford, Rev. Leonard McGuire. Rev. Broth- er Philip. Rev.Brother Vitus.

Royal Assent Given 4 Bills

OTTAWA (CPl—Mr. Justice Roland Ritchie of the Supreme Court of canada. acting as dep- uty to Governor ~ General Vanv ier. gave royal assent Thursday to four government bills

The measures. to be pro- claimed law later b the cab inet. provide for

Establishment of a 12-miie fishing limit and an enlarged territorial zone drawn with straight baselines from head- land to headland.

Creation of a united defence command under a single chief, leading to the gradual integra- tion of the three armed forces.

nt of $10 monthly al- lowances to students an dis< abled youths aged 16 and 17. except in Quebec which has its own plan.

Authorization for 1! 3275.000.-

000 bond transaction between 'an. Canadian and

British Columbia governments to finance the Columbia River

Opened for 'Christmas. 1929. oly Redeemer had its first

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aptism that very same oay

b . Joseph Merlin MacKenzie. who :31

still resides in Charlottetown. was the infant on that occasion.

First marriage performed was the union of Alice LeClair and Guy DeCoste on January 1930. Mr. DeCoste is now de- ceased and Mrs. DeCoste is at present the cook at Holy Re-

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deemer Rectory.

First funeral at Holy Redeem- er was that of Mrs. John Duffy. 53 Elm Ave. Mrs. Duffy was buried on January 3. 1930.

It was a big occasion at. Holy Redeemer on June 7. 1937. when

v . . . CSsR celebrated his first High Mass. Later that year. Nov. 17. a new Hammond Electric organ was installed at the church (the first on the Island) and a huge congregation was present for the occasion. Rev. Daniel O’- Sullivan CSsR was titre preacher for this special occasion. That same evening. Professor Bert- rand. Chatham (who had in- nall the organ) gave a recti-

Each Tuesday at Holy Rede- emer. Mother of Perpetual Help devotions are held. These began on February 2. 1930. when Rev. Joseph McGreel CSsR was rec- for.

QUEEN NAMES GENERAL

LONDON IAPl—Queen Eliza- beth has named Gen. Sir James Cassels to be Britain‘s next chief of the general staff. Cas- sels. 57. born in Quetta (former British posession now part of Pakistani. succeed

s n. Sir Richard Hull early next year.

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