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BATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1950 "THE DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE PAGE NINE Holy Cross Catholic Church To Be Dedicated Tomorrow Cardinal to Bless Magnificent New Church Edifice When parishioners enter the nave of Holy Cross Church on Sunday to attend the first solemn high mass there they will be impressed with the simplicity of the interior. Like the outside of the church the interior is simple almost to the point of severity. Cream coloured walls and ceiling are re- lieved only by white beams. They are an excellent back- "ground for the richness of the wooden appointments, the pictures of the "Stations of the Cross" and the softly glow- ing stained glass windows. It has taken more than ten years to complete this church but the 450-0dd families-which make up Holy Cross Parish, along with the Parish Priest, Rev. Philip Coffey, now feel that they have a suitable place of worship. Although smaller in size than many of the churches in this "City of Churches" it ranks with any of them architecturally. It is a distinct asset to the southern section of Oshawa. Cardinal To Officiate Workmen were today putting on the finishing touches on the church interior before tomor- row's ceremonies which will in- clude the blessing of the church by His Eminence James Cardinal McGuigan, Arch- bishop of Toronto Diocese, and the first solemn high mass during which the prelate will preach the sermon. Interior of the church follows the modern; liturgical trend inas- much as it has none of the clutter often found in churches built twenty-five or more years ago There is very little statuary and the general keynote is one of quite dignity. Impressive Altar The chancel contains a simple yet impressive altar of polished oak and little else. The communion rail dividing the chancel from the nave is of ash as are the modern pews which extend on each side of a broad centre aisle, The choir loft, which is quite large, is faced with wood. The sacristy is contained in a wing at the rear of the church on the north side. Like the remainder of the edifice it is simple. Cup- boards for vestments are of the same brown-stained wood as the rest of the church. Also on the north side of a small room in which the baptismal font is con- tained. To Accommodate 500 Capacity of the new church is about 500. A number of stained glass win- dows have baen donated by parish- ioners and before long the re- mainder will probably be supplied and dedicated to the memory of those who have died. The windows were executed by Guido Nincheri, of Montreal. Windows have been donated by Cardinal McGuigan, Mr. and Mrs. Taillon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gates and family, Edward Power, the Polish Women's Auxil- jary, Branch Number 21, the Oshawa Council of the Knights of Columbus, Mrs. John Sammut and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Myers, Nave of the red brick building is 110 feet long by about 45 feet wide. The facade at the front of the church is considerably higher than the nave. Two large double doors lead into the building and over them is ornamental brick- work into which is set a huge cross between ten foot windows, Above the doors are the letters IHS standing for "In Hoc Signo". At the peak of the facade is another crucifix, Originated in 1939 _ Holy Cross Parish had its origin in 1939. At first it was merely an adjunct to St, Gregory's. However, in 1939 it was decided that a , Separate parish should be formed ' and Rev. Father P. Coffey was ap- pointed parish priest. Construction of the church was begun in August 1940. After the basement was built the work was halted on account of war condi- tions. That was in December of the same year. The basement was roofed over and put into use tem- porarily as a church. : In February of last year a con- tract to finish the church was awarded to the firm of Bathe and McLellan working from plans ob- tained from Toronto architect James Haffa. Actual construction work was finished some time ago although there still remained a lot of" interior finishing to do. That was completed today and from to- morrow on the church will be in use for morning mass and other services. The corner stone for the new building was laid in June of last year by Cardinal McGuigan who has followed the construction of the new church with close interest, Cost Over $100,000 When final costs are estimated it will probably be found that the new building, along with its fure nishings and interior appointments, will have a value of over $100,000. The contract awarded Bathe and _ McLellan for the nave was $66,000 and building costs have risen since that time. Father Coffey was busy today seeing that everything was in readiness for the ceremonies toe morrow. For him and for the peo- ple of the parish the celebration of tomorrow's mass will climax more _ than ten years of effort. GATHER ARCHIVES Toronto, April 21 (CP)--For the first time in years, the Ontario archives are to.be housed in one place, First of thousands of docu- ments, manuscripts and books re- cording the growth of the province should be on their way by May 1, Dr. G. W. Spragge, archivist of On- tario, says the operation may be completed in a month--with luck. , Heads Parish REV. FATHER P. COFFEY Under whose inspiring leadership the Parish o Holy Cross has built the splendid new church being dedicated and blessed tdmorrow, Mrs. S. G. Saywell Addressed WA Of Myrtle Church 8. M. PERCY Correspondent Myrtle Station, April 20 -- The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Hamilton. The theme was "Paith or Trusting in God." "It Is No Secret" was read ®by Mrs. Duchemin and Miss Hudgin led in prayer. The scripture lesson was read by Mrs. Wilson and was taken from Job 13. "Though He slay me, yet shall I trust in Him," was read by Mrs. Duchemin. Minutes were read and approved. Nineteen . members answered the roll call and several visitors were present. It was decid- ed to have a play from Enniskillen. Mrs. Percy is to visit North Myrtle shut-ins for the rest of April and for May and Mrs. Leask and Mrs. Lyle, those of South Myrtle. The Junior and Senior North Oshawa W.A. and Raglan are to be invited for the May meeting. An invita- tion was extended to the members to visit the fashion show at Port Perry high school in aid of their hospital, April 23 and 24. Mrs. S. A. Saywell then address- ed the meeting on "How we can be of service to others" She read "Increase Our Faith" telling how to have faith in God and finishing by suggesting morning prayer. Mrs. Wilson moved a vote of thanks as also did Mrs. Duchemin to Mrs. Saywell, for coming out and giv- ing a fine message. The Mizpah benediction brought the meeting to a close. Mrs. Harrison moved a vote of thanks to Mrs. Hamilton for her hospitality. The "Bean Town Choir" of Enniskillen will be given in Myrtle community hall on Friday, May 4, at 8.15; Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Nattress of Delevan, Ill. 'Mrs. Nattress was a sister of Mrs. E. Redman and spent much time in summer here with Mrs. Redman. Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Duchemin, and Mrs. A. Eyers spent Monday in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hughson and Danny spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hughson. Mr. and Mrs. Allan \Shuffle- botham and Jack, Port Credit, were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. John Shufflebotham. . Turkey Banquet Some ten members and their wives of Myrtle Shuffleboard Club attended a turkey supper sponsor- ed by Brooklin Shuffleboard Club in the township hall on Tuesday evening. The remainder of the evening was spent in cards and shuffleboard. Mr, ard Mrs. Jack Hoskin spent Sunday with friends in Oshawa. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Taylor and Linda of Toronto spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell Taylor and Blanche. Mr. and Mrs. Stan Linton of Trenton were Sunday visitors of Mr, and Mrs, James Cooper. Mr. Fred Burt, Mrs, Roy Har- man and son, Gregory, Mr. John Shufflebotham of Port Credit New Holy Cross Church Ready Above is an exterior view of the new Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church,| McLellan of Oshawa and is a handsome, splendidly-appointed edifice. which is to be formally blessed and dedicatéd tomorrow morning by | Its dedication marks the culmination of over ten years of growth of the ® bo i i, Cardinal McGuigan of Toronto. The churgh was built by Bathe and | Holy Cross Parish. spent Thursday with Mr, and Mrs. John Shufflebotham. Mr. and -Mrs. James MacBrien and daughters of Toronto were Sunday callers of Mr. and Mrs. A. Cooper and family. Mr. and Mrs, Murray Payne of Port Hope were here on Wednes- day evening when Mr. Saywell showed the pictures of their wed- ding and also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Downey's. Mrs. Moore and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bonnetta of Oshawa were recent guests of Mrs, H. Hamilton and family, Several members of Kenoven Rebecca Lodge from here attended the 30th birthday party of Sun- shine Lodge in Oshawa on Mon- day evening and report a good time. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hudgin, Patsy, and Mr. Frank Prescott of Toronto visited with Mrs, Hattie Hudgin on Sunday. Mrs. Harold Percy accompanied by Master Grant Cawker of Port Perry, spent the weekend at the Percy home. The'roads are in a very bad con- dition and are almost impassable in places. The robins are very cheerful about the snow and cold, wet weather, and are in high hopes of better things to come. Church Service A fairly good congregation gath- ered for worship Sunday morning when S. A. Saywell took for his scripture reading, St. John 1-35, to the end of the chapter. A quin- tette from North Oshawa Church favored with two selections. Mr. Saywell said: "How then do we as Christians seek to be Christians. We cannot come to God in an attitude of worry, but the privilege of prayer relieves us if we but pray in truth and sincerity. We are common 'people who each walk our own way and have many privileges if we seek them. God is love and is willing at any time to help us and answer prayers for us. He told us all things are possible to them that believe. We should draw from life all that is our privilege to do for we pass but once this way." Holy communion will be observed on Sunday morning. Rev. M. C. Fisher of Brooklin will be in charge, \ U.K. Must Rely On U.S. For Bombing Power London, April 21 -- (Reuters) -- Britain must rely on the United States to provide air striking power in the event of war the air force chief of staff, Sir John Slessor, in- dicated here. Slessor said Britain's bomber command would be for some time primarily a tactical force for the | defence of Western Europe. "But that limited role has been | forced upon us temporarily by cir- cumstances and does not represent a permanent policy," Slessor said. | 4 Quiet beauty and dignity mark the interior of the new Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, shown in this photograph. The church, which has a seating capacity of 500, is to be formally dedicated and blessed tomorrow, for Dedication Ceremonies The Plumbing and Heating Systems in the New Holy Cross Church = Were Installed by = McGRATH PLUMBING "And Heating 215 KING ST. E. PHONE 1880) Our New Dial Phone 35-1334 We Take This Opportunity to Extend Our Best Wishes & Congratulations ! Our Best Wishes -- and -- --Times-Gazette Staff Photo. Congratulations et pe Holy Cross Church We are honored indeed to have been chosen to install the electri- ca wiring in this fine new house of worship. Hill Cornish Electric LIMITED 50 PRINCE ST. PHONE 341 --Times-Gazette Staff Photo. News J ottings Of Zion District MRS. RUSSELL STAINTON Correspondent Zion, April 20 -- Mr. and Mrs, Archie Keith, Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Moore and Keith, Enniskellen, Miss Ada Pascoe, Lon- don, Miss Bertha Pascoe, Toronto, were recent guests at Frank Pas- coe's. Mr. and Mrs, Harvey Balson and family, Oshawa, were Sunday sup- per guests at Robert Killen's. Mr. and Mrs. James McMaster, Ashton, and Billie, Kitchener, were weekend guests at Alex McMaster's. Mr. and Mrs, David Hutcheon, Shirley, Ronnie and Bruce, North Oshawa, were recent visitors at Robert Killen's, Miss Bertha Geissberger visited Mr. and Mrs Jack Arnott, London. The postponed showing of pic- be held in the church on Friday night, April 27, Cafeteria lunch in the Sunday School afterwards. Mrs. J. Dixon, violinist, North Osh- awa, will assist on the program. CGIT. met at the Sunday School. After the usual opening tures by Stephen A. Saywell will | and a short worship service by Isabel Cruickshanks, practice for the coming variety show took place. Each girl brought some refresh- ments which all enjoyed. Meeting closed with Taps. Church and Sunday School were both withdrawn on Sunday owing to the condition of the roads. Miss Grace Stainton spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stainton. Mr. and Mrs. were supper guests at Stainton's on Sunday. The W.A. had a quilting at the Sunday School on Wednesday. Mrs. Reta Burgess, Jimmie and Ralph, Miss Joyce Cameron, Osh- awa, visited at Wes Cameron's on Sunday. R. C. Stainton Russell CLEAR GUARDS IN DEATH Winnipeg, April 21 (CP)--A Cor- oner's jury Friday night ruled the man accused of five slayings in his family last Sunday committed sui- cide by hanging in nearby Head- ingley Jail, They attached no blame to guards for the death Thursday of 31-year-old John Henry Schmidt, Manitoba farmer alleged to have clain with a hunting rifle last Sat- urday his father, mother, two sis- ters and a brother in the Grays- ville farm home 40 miles southwest of Winnipeg. A . 966 SIMCOE N. We Join With The Many Other Citizens of Oshawa | ! In Extending 'Congratulations Holy Cross Church The entire plastering contract of this fine new edifice was awarded to and 'completed by ... PHONE 4852 OUR NEW DIAL PHONE -- 3-4413 CONGRATULATIONS to HOLY CROSS CHURCH To the Rev. Father and Congregation of Holy Cross Church we extend our congratulation on the completion of their new and modern house of worship. It was our good fortune to have been awarded the contract for construction of this building. May all success attend your efforts. BATHE & McLELLAN (General Contractors) 81 KING ST. W. -- OSHAWA -- PHONE 91