Fifty years in Yorkville, or, Annals of the parish of StIgnatius Loyola and StLawrence O'Toole . anch at work at St. Francis Xaviers, and got a similarone established here. The first reception of Promoterstook place on May 22nd, 1890, under the direction ofFather Jeremiah OConnor. His successors, FathersMcCarthy and McKinnon, followed him with com-mendable zeal and the best results. During the tooshort incumbency of Father Fink, the organized adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament was introduced. When-ever there was exposition, whether on first Fridays orat other times, bands of adorers for each
Fifty years in Yorkville, or, Annals of the parish of StIgnatius Loyola and StLawrence O'Toole . anch at work at St. Francis Xaviers, and got a similarone established here. The first reception of Promoterstook place on May 22nd, 1890, under the direction ofFather Jeremiah OConnor. His successors, FathersMcCarthy and McKinnon, followed him with com-mendable zeal and the best results. During the tooshort incumbency of Father Fink, the organized adora-tion of the Blessed Sacrament was introduced. When-ever there was exposition, whether on first Fridays orat other times, bands of adorers for each hour wereformed with two Promoters at their head. These hadkneeling benches placed for them near the altar. Thismade the Promoters more conspicuous than most Pro-moters could endure, and the custom ceased. FatherFink gathered such a large number of men at the eve-ning services of the First Fridays that the MiddleAisle was reserved for them. Father James Conways devotion and the liberality ofthe League were responsible for the erection of theSacred Heart Altar, a beautiful monument testifying. Sacred Heart Altar RELIGIOUS GROWTH 329 to the flourishing condition of the devotion in ourchurch. His instructions have been printed and serveas a guide at the adoration on Holy Thursday four years, 1899-1903, left a strong Pardow, 1905-1907, labored to make theXovenas a power for good, and attracted many asso-ciates; and Father Patrick Casey brought back themen who had begun to fall away. Once more theMiddle Aisle was reserved for them. Father Richardswas in charge from 1909 to 1913 and under him mem-bers increased to such proportions that Arch-Promotersbecame necessary to expedite the business. As mightbe expected, he favored spiritual reading to promotethe interior life and pointed out the way by recom-mending suitable works. He was followed by FatherMiller, to whose efforts are due the Altar of the SacredHeart in the Lower Church. Father Millers quiet,unobtrus
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