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3,500 Children Sing High Mass in Perth FT Fremantle invisibly but really surrounded the Altars of God (luring the celebration of Their minds were the holy mysteries. being lifted up to celestial heights, and their souls filled with the praise of God. That was the very essence of Gregorian chant. Its melodies traced their origin back to those older times of Holv Church, when the concept of Catholic life was almost identical with the concept of the continuous praise of God in all walks and departments of life.
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High Standards Maintained During War Period .. . Bishop Raible Praises "Magnificent Demonstration" The Annual Plain Chant Festival was held this year as
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Sacrifice in honour of Ou; Lady, whose life was a constant hymn of praise, and who gave birth to Our Lord while the angelic choir was singing the "Gloria in Excelsis Den." P,y giving glory to God His Heavenly Father, Our Lord, brought peace to men of goodwill, and there was no other way for us to achieve the same end.' In congratulatng them that morning on the wonderful performance of the Mass, His Lordship wished and prayed that they all one day might join the choir of angels in the eternal bliss of Heaven.
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Mary's Cathedral on the 9th ., with Most Rev. Dr. 0' Raible, P.S.M., Vicar Apostolic of Kimberley,presiding ,and in St.
Patrick' s Church , Fremantle,
cn the following day, in the presence of His Grace,the Archbishop. children from the
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Despite uncertain weather, tit. Mary's Cathedral was filled with children and their religious teachers on Thursday last for the seventh successive year. The dislocations of war did not decrease the numbers participating, and the occasion was quite as impressive as in former years. The Vicar Apestolie of Kimberley, Most Rev. 0. Raible, PS.\L, presided. Rev. Father J. NlcGlllicuddy was the celebrant of the \ lass, Rev. Father T. Prendiville deacon, and Rev. 1:ather R. Kelly sub, deacon. Rev. Father J. Rafferty was master of ceremonies. Two thousand five hundred children, conducted by Rev. Father A. Lynch, Diocesan Director of Sacred Jlusic, sang the Common of the \lass of Our Lad_v—"Salve Sancta Parens —while the Proper -d•as beautifully handled by the schola composed of the pupils of the Loreto Convent Iligh School. On the following day, His Grace the .Archbishop presided at Solemn High \[ ass in St. Patrick's Church, Freman tle. Ilass was celebrated by Rev. Father Purcell, O:NI.I., deacon was Rev Father Conway, OELI., and subdeacon Rev. Father Breslin, O.M.I.
One thousand children from Fremantle and the surrounding districts chanted the Common of the Mass, Kyrie, "Eons bonitatis," superbly. The schola, comprising pupils of " Iona" Presentation Convent, rendered the Proper delightfully , and at the Offertort' sang " Ave %laria' 'and " Danis Angelicus." The organist on both occa . -ion was \ liss Francis Moran. At Fremantle, His Grace the Arch. bishop congratulated the children and their teachers on the beautiful and devotional spirit of their liturgical sing• ing, and urged them to continue their fine work. in St. Nlatv's Cathedral, Most Rev. Dr. Raible said that ever since Gregorian festivals were held in Perth, he wished to be present. To-day this desire was fulfilled. Their magnificent demonstration that morning had given him great satisfaction, and was a credit not only to their own efforts but also to the work of their teachers, under the inspiring leadership of Father Lynch. In singing the Gregorian melodies during the Holy Sacrifice of the :Mass they joined the choirs of angels who
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