News Briefs
Diocesan Press Service. December 10, 1964 [XXVII-9]
DESK PAD FROM GOOD NEIGHBORS
The day before the dedication of the new parish house of Manhattan's Church of the Transfiguration, better known as the Little Church Around the Corner, a delegate from the Roman Catholic Convent of St. Mary Reparatrix presented the rector, the Rev. Orin A. Griesmyer with a desk pad bound in a wide leather margin which had been hand-tooled by the Sisters. An attached letter read:
"Reverend dear Father, The Sisters here are in retreat - but that will not prevent them from sharing in the joy that will be yours tomorrow. We are so happy that we had a little share in helping the work along. This little gift comes with our very best wishes to all our friends who - to us - belong to 'Our Little Church Across the Street'! Sincerely in Christ, Mary of O. L. of Sorrows and the Sisters of Mary Reparatrix."
The "little share" was their permission for the choir of the Little Church Around the Corner to rehearse in the crypt of St. Leo's Church, adjoining the Convent, and the housing of the grand piano there after the old Parish House had been torn down.
CATHEDRAL FILM AVAILABLE
The Tower of Washington (1964), a 21-minute 16mm color film produced by Washington Cathedral, is available for loan to organizations upon request. The film describes erection of the Cathedral's 301-foot "Gloria in Excelsis" bell tower, installation of its bells, tower dedication ceremonies, and the relationship of the Cathedral to the spiritual life of the nation. The sound track features music by the Cathedral's choir, carillon, and 10-bell ring. The film is available for $2 postage and handling charge from the National Cathedral Association, Washington Cathedral, Mount Saint Alban, Washington, D. C., 20016.