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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, April 5, 1958. PLAN FOR CONVENTION—Shown discuss;ng' plans for the Diocesan Convention scheduled for Augusta April 19th and 20th are Mrs. James B. Mulherin, Mrs.. F. X. Mulherin and Mrs. H. S, Buckey.—(Fitz photo). D.C.C.W.- (Continued From Page 1) 655.00 is the result of the two weeks work, since the organiza tional meeting of the St. Mary’s Home Guild. Mrs. Katherine Huggins re ported that seven white and two colored Golden Age Clubs have been formed, and that the ladies do all kinds of crocheting, knit ting and hand work. These clubs are for all denominations. Mrs. Stamey reported the splendid work done by the Can cer Committe and requested that anyone having old linens that could be used in making pads, etc., contact her at AD- 6-9702 and she would pick them up. Rev. Timothy Sullivan, C. O., of Rock Hill, S. C., gave a con ference ai l:4o and the Gay was closed with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament by the Rev. John Toomey, spiritual moderator. D.C.C.W. CONVENTION PLANS ARE COMPLETE AUGUSTA — Mrs. James B. Mulherin and Mrs. Frank X. Mulherin, co-chairmen of the Nineteenth Annual Convention of the Savannah Diocesan Coun cil of Catholic Women, have an nounced that convention plans are now complete. Registration will begin at noon, on Saturday, April 19, at the Bon Air Hotel, and the op ening session is scheduled for 2:30 p. m. Following the first session, will be a workshop on Organization and Development, and Public Relations. Father Francis Donohue, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, in Port Wentworth, and Clerical Editor of the Diocese of Savan nah Edition of THE BULLE TIN, will serve as moderator for this "workshop. Mr. Pat Rice Mulherin, Miss Mary Sullivan, Mrs. L. J. Ward and Mrs. Ernest Dinkins are the participants on this program. Everyone attending the con vention is invited to meet Mrs. Robert FI. Mahoney, President of the National Council of Cath olic Women, at a tea given in her honor at the home of Mrs. Alfred. Battey, immediately fol lowing the afternoon session on Saturday. Mr. James T. Vocelle, prom inent Catnolic layman, and Chairman of the Florida In dustrial Commission, will be the principal speaker at the banquet, in the Crystal Room, Saturday evening. "Ihe Cath olic’s Ftoie in a Changing World” is the title of Mr. Vocelle’s ad dress. The Diocesan C.C.W. and the youth attending the youth con ference will attend 6:00 a. m. Mass, on Sunday, at St. Mary’s- on-the-Hill. The Most Rev. Thos. J. McDonough, D.D., J.C.D., Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Savannah, will be the cele brant of the convention Mass. The election of officers will be held at the morning session, which will begin at 10:30 a. m. Mrs. Robert H. Mahoney will be the principal speaker at the luncheon. “Our Lady of Good Counsel” is the title that the National President has chosen for her talk. Mrs. Norman I. Boatwright, president of the Savannah Dio cesan C.C.W., will preside at all sessions. The Very Rev. John D. Toomey, M.A., S.T.L., is Spirit ual Moderator of the Council. RECEIVE CAPS—20 student nurses of St. Joseph’s Hospital received their caps at recent ceremonies. The Rev. Bede Light- ner, O.S.B., principal of Benedictine Military School, delivered the address and the Rev. Aloysius Wachter, O.S.B., instructor in the school of nursing, presided and pronounced the benedic tion.—(Andrew Bunn photo courtesy Savannah Evening Press). Caps For 20 Student Nurses At St Joseph's , SAVANNAFI — Twenty stu dents of nursing received their caps at an impressive ceremony in Our Lady’s Chapel of the Cathedral of St. John the Bap tist. Reverend Father B e d e Lightner, O.S.B.. principal of Benedictine Military School de livered the address describing nursing as a dedicated career in the service of God’s suffering humanity. Around this theme the characteristics most desired in the nurse were developed in an inspiring message not only to those receiving their caps but all those present at the cere mony. The Reverend Father Aloy sius Wacter, O.S.B., instructor in the school of nursing, presid ed and gave the Benediction. The Students of Nursing under the direction of Miss Monica Ulivo sang the hymns for the occasion. Mrs. Jospeh Schreck organist of the Cathedral as sisted the Choir at the organ. Sister Mary Redempta, R.S.M., director of the School of Nurs ing and her assistant. Sister Mary Joyce, R.S.M., participated in the ceremony. The members of the Class of 1960 now have their complete nursing uniforms, and they are no longer identifiable as fresh man at first glance as they were prior to capping. Those receiv ing their caps at the ceremonies PRIESTS ®F THE DIOCESE SAVANNAH — Rev. Robert Teoli, presently assistant Rector of the Cathedral in Savannah FATHER TEOLI was ordained in New York in 1955. Born in Brooklyn, Father Teo li was a graduate of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal gram mar school and Grover Cleve land High School there. From 1943 to 1946 Father Teoli saw service in the Ninth Infantry Division of the U, S. Army. He finished his Seminary course at St. Mary’s Seminary, Roland Park, Maryland, and af ter ordination was assigned as assistant at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Savannah. In 1956 Father was transferred to St. Theresa’s, Albany, where he served as assistant until his appointment as assistant at Our Lady of Lourdes, Port Went worth. In August of 1957, Father Teo li assumed his present duties as assistant Rector at the Ca thedral. Father Teoli is also Chaplain to the Italian Club of Savannah. SERVICES FOR PATRICIA KING ALBANY, Ga. — Funeral services for 8 year old Patricia Mercier King, were held March 7th at St. Teresa’s Church, Rev. Marvin LeFrois officiating. Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee T. King, a sister Michelle King; two brothers, Robert Thomas and John Chris topher King; and her maternal grandmither, Mrs. Lucile Lambe, all of Albany. were: Sylvia R. Boy cl, Hinesville, Georgia; Edna Faye Brantley, Ridgeland, South Carolina; June Coleman, Collins, Georgia; Di ane Harris, Blackshear, Geor gia; Kathleen Morrison, Sum merville, South Carolina; Willie Ann Moseley, Statesboro, Geor gia; Ann Elizabeth Murphy, Hinesville, Georgia; Judith Stewart, Wadley, Georgia. Shirley Jones Varnadore, Screven, Georgia; Mary Jean Wise, Ellabelle, Georgia; Bar bara Ann Anderson, Savannah, Georgia; Carolyn Diane Brooks, Savannah, Georgia; Sheila M. Conners, Savannah, Georgia; Mary Margaret Dufour, Savan nah, Georgia. Catherine Anne Lanier, Sav annah, Georgia; Josephine Ann McSonough, Savannah, Georgia; Patricia Ann O’Hayer, Savan nah, Georgia; Mary Elizabeth Peterson, Savannah, Georgia; Nancy Elizabeth Remion, Sav annah, Georgia; Christine Fran ces Watkins, Savannah, Georgia. Following the ceremony a re ception was held for the friends and relatives of the students in Madonna Hall of the St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing. The faculty and the students, were in the receiving line to receive their friends. ALUMNAE COMMUNION BREAKFAST SAVANNAH — St. Vincent’s Alumnae Association’s Corpo rate Communion Breakfast was held on Sunday, March 23, at the Academy Auditorium. The members and guests first attended the 9 o’clock Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, which was celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Tho mas J. McDonough. The St. Vincent’s Glee Club, directed by Sr. M. Fidells, R. S. M.; sang' a selection of hymns. Miss Johanna Daly, program chairman, introduced the guest speaker at the breakfast. Right Reverend Monsignor T. James McNamara. Also guests of honor were His Excellency Bishop Thomas J. McDonough and Very Reverend Monsignor Andrew J. McDonald. On behalf of the Alumnae, Miss Alida Green presented Sr. M. Amabilis, R.S.M., with a spiritual bouquet in apprecia tion of her work as religious superior of the St. Vincent’s Convent for the past six years. Following the breakfast, the regular monthly meeting of the St. Vincent’s Alumnae Associa tion was held. It was announc ed by Mrs. Joseph Winders, president, that the April meet ing will be held in the Kilowatt House of the Savannah Elec tric and Power Company. Plans were also discussed for the Boat Trip on May 10. Reservations are limited, so it is urged that those wishing to attend make their reservations at once. Mark Feast Day Of St. Benedict SAVANNAH — The feast day of St. Benedict, the founder of the Benedictine Order was marked by a Solemn Mass at the Church of the Sacred Heart on Friday, March 21. Celebrant of the Mass was Rev. Bede Lightner, O.S.B., principal of Benedictine Military School. The sermon was delivered by Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough, Auxiliary Bishop of Savannah. In attendance were the corps of cadets, parents and others. The Benedictine Fathers who staff the school are members of one of the oldest religious orders in the Church, dating back to their founder, St. Benedict of Nursia in 529. St. Benedict is known as the Father of western Monasticism. Honor Fr. LeFrois ALBANY — A St. Patrick’s Day program, in honor of Fa ther Marvin LeFrois, who has been in Albany for a year, was the highlight of the March meeting of St. Teresa’s Parent- Teacher Association. Father LeFrois announced that two lay teachers would be added to the faculty, before the next school term, and that the children will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, May 11. Mrs. John Wolfe, president, announced that a benefit Bridge-Canasta Party would be held on April 22. The president also stated that samples of the new school uniforms will be on display at the April meeting. Saint Mary f § Auxiliary Meets AUGUSTA — The regular monthly meeting of the St. Mary’s Ladies Auxiliary was held at the parish hall recently. Mrs. William Barrett, club president, announced the final plans for the Cana Conference held at St. Mary’s on March 28 from 7 to 10 p. m. Rev. Daniel Bourke was the moderator. Those participating in the pro gram were: Msgr. McNamara, Dr. Charles Mulherin and Mrs. W. H. Holmes. A question and answer period followed the dis cussion. Hostesses for the even ing were representatives from Sacred Heart. Mrs. J. J. O’Con nell was in charge of the re freshments that were served at a reception following the Con ference. Mrs. Barrett further request ed that the Auxiliary take an ac tive part in the present attempt to abolish obscene literature from our local news stands. Each woman at the meeting was asked to send a letter of protest to our State Senators and Rep resentatives concerning this matter. Mrs. Richard Bowles urged the co-operation of all the mem bers in the present Community Club Awards. Completed plans for the Dean ery Convention to be held April 19 and 20 were announced. Reg istration for the Convention will be at the Bon Air Hotel Satur day, April 19 at noon. The pro gram will start at 2:30 with a business meeting to be followed by a workshop. The banquet will be held Saturday evening at 7:30 at the Bon Air. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Alfred Battey will be hostess at a tea at her home honoring Mrs. R. H. Ma honey, president of the Nation al Council of Catholic Women. Sunday a luncheon will be held at the Bon Air at 1:00 p. m. St. Teresa's- (Continued From Page 1) Dougherty County. It is inter esting to note in an old clipping from the “Albany News and Ad vertiser,” dated November 25, 1882, that six of the nine mem bers of the choir which sang the dedication Mass were “our Jew ish friends.” During the years, the Catho lic population of Albany has shown a steady gain, and the beloved old structure has for several years been unable to hold the large crowds of the faithful attending services, de spite the fact that today six Masses are said every Sunday. Upon completion of the new church next year, the old build ing, which is still in excellent condition, will continue to be used by the people of St. Tere sa’s Parish. Present plans call for at least one Mass in the old building each Sunday for the convenience of the Catholics re siding nearby. Modern Plant- (Continued From Page 1) trance will stand a 42-foot high tower surfaced with ceramic tile panels. The balcony over the narthex will contain the choir and a soundproof “cry room” for the convenience of mothers with small children. Sketches and plans for the new church were prepared by J. E. Greiner Company & As sociates Inc., Albany. Bids for construction of the new church were submitted by Burt-Thomp- son Construction Co., S. J. Curry Co., A. C. Samford Inc., and B. F. M. Inc., of Bainbridge. Sam ford was low bidder and was awarded the contract. Announce Essay Winners SAVANNAH BEACH — To commemorate the centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Lourdes, the pupils of Saint Michael’s School, Savannah Beach, participated in an essay contest entitled:. “Our Lady of Lourdes.” The winners were chosen on the basis of content, originality, and neatness and were presented with a beauti ful picture of Our Lady by Rev. J. Cuddy, Pastor. Winners were: Eleanor Ri- medio, grade 1; James Powers, grade 2, Marie McDonough, grade 3; Diane Roberts, grade 4; Eloise Patterson, grade 5; Marianna Seyden, grade 7; Kil- ma Barfield, grade 6; Helen Rentiers, grade 8. The man with a shady charac ter doesn’t always keep cool. Sketches Of Villa Marie ARCHITECTS MAP OF CAMP VILLA MARIE V" '■? CHAPEL—Shown here is the remodeled Chapel of Camp Villa Marie. THE "OLE SWIMMING HOLE facilities of the old Camp. -The modern pool at Villa Marie is a far cry from swimming GIRLS' COTTAGE—Shown here is one of the girls’ cottages to be erected at the new Camp Villa Marie. INFIRMARY-ADMINISTRATION BUILDING