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Show From Magna Church by LaRee Pehrson Twice MAGNA. a day, people within hearing distance of Lourdes Catholic church here, pause to listen to the music of the bells. And although the melody conjures up visions of wiry old men tugging on ropes to create the music, the sound actually emanates from a sleek stainless steel carillon, amplified by a loudspeaker on top of the church sanctuary. The carillon was put into service by Father Larry Spellen, in 1960, with the idea of calling peoples attention to God through prayer. the initial However, response was not altogether positive because the priest was summoned to go to court for disturbing the peace. As time went on, the music, played twice daily, was accepted by the people - actually becoming the com- munity timepeice residents could set their watches by. But for the faithful, it remained what it has always been, the to a time Angelus, reflect on lifes blessings and give thanks to God. Acoording to Father Spellen, the hours of 6 a.m., noon and 6 pm. have always been the official call to prayer, dating back to ancient times when the church was the center of the community. The world-famou- to say that $2,200 cost of the the carillon was paid off before Sunday mass to remind people that it is the Lords day and they are to keep it ho- - Jean Francois Millet which now by in the Louvre, eloquently demonstrates the practice by depicting peasants pausing in their labors to pay homage to God. People stopped in the field to pray then and people still stop when they hear the bells ringing now, Father Spellen said, to say the Angelus, which is a special prayer that recounts the Virgin birth and the fact that Mary became the Mother of God. It also that when we agree to follow the path we receive Christ. The Angelus is not only for those of the Catholic faith, he ex- plained, Father VACUUM BAGS We repair all makes of vacuums. Eureka & brush belts, bags, Specializing in Kirby, Hoover, Bison. Genuine rol s. A.T. parts, ENTERPRISES 966-144- by parishioners in less than one years time, using money collected at the end of each mass in a loose change collection. Father Spellen 4081 W. 5415 So. Tel. Miracle. People here take great pride in their he said. church, They are willing to do things to improve it. In fact, they literally built this church with their bare hands, hauling rocks from the mountains with Father Charles Freegard who earned the title the working priest. IN STOCK pointed out that the Angelus is not the only time that the bells are 6 played. They are sounded minutes 15 KEEP VOUft KITCHEN WITH A Whir Ool The be MICROWAVE OVEN In addition there are Marian hymns played at various times, as well as Christmas carols, Easter hymns and patriotic music played on the Fourth of July. The bells are Greatest A food offer- A prayer chain Members KEARNS. Members and friends of American Legion Post 132 are being reminded that the annual membership roundup will be held Saturday at the Post home, 7760 So. day. Those interested in observing roasting of a Aug. A Bible study on the gospel of John will begin at 7:30 Wednes- day evening, directed by Ron Vert. A pie and praise celebration is being planned for 6 p.m. on 3200 West. pig may come from noon on. Dinner will be served beginning at 6 p.m. and will include roast pig, turkey and all the trimmings, a spokesman said. Cost will be $6 for adults, $3 children 8 and under. Activities including a horseshoe contest will begin at noon. Hot dogs, soda pop, cotton candy and other treats will be available. Tables and awnings 15. Cheerleaders Gain Awards GRANGER. Cheerleaders from Valley junior high brought home two awards from cheerleading held at the UofU. 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Rev. saaaaaee ON ALL Party On Clayton Hammell will conduct a communion first o OFF church, because it reminds us that God is present in this world. Are Sought Young Special Interest group in Kearns East activities he said, And it is still relevant in todays world. The sound of bells has always been a joyful thing, even the lowly doorbell that announces company has come to call. But the Angelus is still the most important bell to those of us in the Of Food But for everyone to stop in their work to turn their hearts and minds to God. This was the original purpose of the bells in the place, he added. Christianity, Offerings president, will be in charge of the The music of the bells is something that goes way back in they speak of joy and new beginnings, and at funerals when their solemn tolling tells of the death of someone in the community. All of the tapes played in the J. J. Verdin Carillon, are recordings of real bells played throughout the world. They include many different types and sizes of bells, that result in a variety of harmonious tones. Father Spellen also said that use of the bells is not confined to the Catholic church, they are used in Protestant churches as well, but most of the churches today have the electronic setup that Lourdes church has. However, the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake still has bells that are pulled by ropes, as they were in Medieval times. painting hangs when ddings, a Angelus, s Father Spellen went on also played for we- Patsy Peterson, Primary 5, 1982 stake will hold a fireSpecial Interests side Sunday. To Hold Fireside The event will begin KEARNS. The at 7:30 p m. in the will all participants end the program. Carillon Bells Sound Message To Faithful Thursday, Aug. WEST VALLEY VIEW Q |