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PAGE 3—THE BULLETIN, May 3, 1953 19th Convention (Continued From Page One) in which they lived in 1917. The speaker outlined the his tory of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, in England — the beginning of the Shrine, its destruction during the reign of Henry VIII, and its restoration, centuries later, by an Anglican woman, who later received the gift of Faith. Msgr. O’Connor spoke of the magnificence and beauty, also, of the shrine which has almost been completed in Washington, D. C., -— The Na tional Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Mayor and Mrs. Millard A. Eeckum, Mr. John Mark waiter, Managing Editor of THE BUL LETIN, and Mrs. Markwalter, Mr. John T. Buckley, Treasur er of the Catholic Laymen As sociation of Georgia, and Mrs. Buckley, all of Augusta, the Very Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. McDonald, Chancellor of the Diocese, and Mrs. L. N. Chap pell, Jr., President of the At lanta D.C.C.W., were honor guests at the banquet. Mrs. Norman I. Boatwright, President of the Savannah Dio cesan C. C. W., expressed her appreciation to all committee, chairmen, and everyone who had worked on these commit tees. A beautiful grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes was the focal point of interest in the Crystal Room. Dinner music was ren dered by Mr. Chas. Fulcher, on, the violin, accompanied by Miss Alice Doyle at the piano. Bishop McDonough was .the celebrant of the convention Mass at St. Mary’s Church. The youth attending the Second An nual Youth Conference of the Diocese, and the ladies of the D. C .C. W. received Communion, in a body, at this Mass. His Ex cellency spoke oh the deep hu mility of Pope Pius X, and of his fervent love of the Holy Eu charist, and concern for youth, which was manifested in his decree on early and frequent re ception of Holy Communion. McGrath’s Benedictus, Sanctus and Agnus Dei; and Arcadelt’s Ave Maria, were the selections sung by the St. Mary’s Choir. Tisserand’s Mode II, O Fillii et Filiae, was the recessional. The choir director is Mr. Harry Ja cobs, and the organist is Mrs. Harry Jacobs. Reports of the diocesan com mittees were given at the morn ing business session, and con vention resolutions were pre sented at this time. These reso lutions will appear on the next issue of THE BULLETIN. Mrs. A. J. Schano, Credentials Chairman, reported a total of 171 persons attended the con vention; 23 diocesan board mem bers, 52 voting delegates, 11 priests, 12 Sisters, 10 guests and 63 visitors. ... The following officers were unanimously elected: Mrs. Nor man I. Boatwright, of Augusta, president; Mrs. George N. Paul, of Savannah, secretary; and Mrs. J. T. Webb of Macon, trea surer. The following deanery presidents were installed as vice presidents of the diocesan coun cil: Mrs. Owen Porter, of the Savannah Deanery, first vice president; Mrs. C. A. Davis, of Macon, of the Columbus Dean ery, second vice president; and Mrs. Jack Johannsen, of the Augusta Deanery, third vice president. Mrs. H. S. Buckley, of Augusta, was appointed cor responding secretary. Miss Mad- elyn McCabe served as conven tion secretary^ The Savannah Diocesan Coun cil of Catholic Women extends its deepest sympathy to Mrs. C. A. Davis, in her bereavement, and offers prayers that she may have a speedy recovery. Father Toomey told the lad ies of the council that theirs was “the happy privilege of pro viding funds for St. Mary’s Home for girls.” He invited all to visit the Home whenever they came to Savannah. At the luncheon, Mrs. Robt. H. Mahoney told the story of the Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Good Counsel, which is in Genazzono, not far from the city of Rome. This fresco, only a fraction of an inch thick, has withstood the ravages of time for almost five hundred years. The speaker told of the “providential foresight which prompted Pope Pius X to set up, in 1910, a federation, now known as the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organiza tions, to unite the Catholic wo men of the whole world.” Mrs. Mahoney continued, “Al though it may seem unnecessary to recall that woman, as a crea ture of God, made in His image and likeness, is equal to man in her origin and destiny, circum stances today require us to re mind ourselves that woman is not identical to him. This is the basis for the opposition of the National Council of Catholic Women to the Equal Rights Amendment.” The speaker concluded her re marks with an excerpt from an address by His Holiness, Pope Pius XII, that Catholic women “are becoming more conscious of their common mission, of their calling as living members of the one Church, to make the reign of Christ penetrate every where.” Mrs. Boatwright announced the following as winners of the Marian shrine exhibits contest — First prize, Sacred Heart P. C. C. W. of Augusta; second prize, St. Teresa’s P. C. C. W. of Albany; third prize, St. John the Evangelist P. C. C. W., in Val dosta. Mrs. Chas. M. Mulherin was chairman of shrine exhib its. Mrs. Emerson Bussey read the report of the president’s office. Mrs. L. N. Chappell, Jr., Pres ident of the Atlanta D. C. C. W., gave a brief report on the “Hun gers of Mankind.” She told of the physical, spiritual, and in tellectual hungers of man, and stated that hunger for food had to be satisfied first, before man could seek to satisfy his spiritu al and intellectual hungers. The invitation extended by Mrs. Joseph K. Benedetto, pres ident of St. Joseph’s Parish Council, in Macon, for the Dio cesan Council to convene in Ma con in 1959, was accepted. Bishop McDonough expressed his thanks to the ladies for their “splendid leadership on the dio cesan, deanery, and parish lev els.” He stated that though the council was comparatively “small in numbers, it was spi ritually viciferous in action.” The Most Rev. Gerald P. O’ Hara, D.D., J.U.D., Archbishop- Bishop of the Diocese of Sav annah, sent his blessings and best wishes to the Diocesan Council. Other communiques were received from Mrs. John S. Correll and Miss Helen Roe Nugent. Telegrams, from the conven tion, were sent to His Holiness, Pope Pius XII and to Archbish op O’Hara. The convention was closed with the recitation of three Hail Marys for the Canonization of Mother Seton. Silver Tea At Slessed Sacrament SAVANNAH — The Blessed Sacrament Convent was the scene of a very lovely tea held Tuesday afternoon and evening, April 22nd. This is an annual event. The parlor was decorated with silver candelabra with white tapers and various floral ar rangements. The stairway was entwined with smilax and the lower foyer was banked with palms. The community room was adorned with yellow floral ar rangements in containers of brass and the mantle held brass planters, magnolia leaves, and Easter lilies. The tea table was covered by an imported lace and madeira cloth over a pink satin under cloth. Five-branched candelabra graced either end of the table with a simple mass arrangement of pink carnations, roses, snap dragons, gyp, and leatherleaf foliage in a silver jardiniere. The credenza held silver candle holders and a similar floral ar rangement in a silver patterned ceramic bowl. During the tea, Mrs. S. E. Belliveau played beautiful or gan music. School class mothers and their assistants served as hostesses. The tea concluded with Ben ediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament celebrated by His ' Excellency Bishop Thomas J. McDonough, assisted by Mon signor A. J. McDonald, Chancel lor, and Rev. Thomas Brennan, pastor of Blessed Sacrament. Services For IVSrs. Emory Allen STATESBORO — Funeral Services were held for Mrs. Em ory Allen April 11, at St. Mat thews Church, Father Robert Rodemacher officiating. Survivors include her hus band, Emory Allen, of States boro; a son, Nat Allen, States boro; a brother, Thomas For- guthawson, Atlanta and a sis ter, Mrs. Mary Ottinger, Willow Springs, Mo. NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS—Pictured here are the officers of the newly formed St. Mary’s Home Guild. Seated (1-r), Very Rev. John D. Toomey, Spiritual Director; The Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough, D.D., J.C.D., Auxiliary Bishop, and Sister M, Michael, R.S.M.. Superior of St. Mary’s. Standing are: Mrs. Joseph McDonough, publicity chairman; Mrs. Walter Crawford, treasurer; Mrs. Anthony Purdy, vice-president; Mrs. Arthur Fleming, president; Mrs. Owen Porter, President of the Savannah Deanery Council of Catholic Women; Mrs. Joseph E. Kelly, parliamentarian. THE YOUTH CONFERENCE (By Mary O'Connor) AUGUSTA — 250 high school students of the Diocese of Sav annah spent a most enjoyable afternoon together, April 19, in the Rose Room of the Bon Air Hotel, in Augusta, participating in a panel discussion on teen age problems. The panelists were students of the Senior Class of Aquinas High School. Judy Pinnell told the audience of the good and bad effects of social dancing in the elementary grades. Harry Shurley spoke on “Vocations to the Priesthood” and the reasons why some are turned down. A very interesting talk was given by Mary Louise Roberts as to how the Catholic Education System is meeting and further ing its standards. Pat Sheehan spoke on “Teenage Drinking and its Evils.” Father Ralph E. Sei- kel, Principal of Aquinas High School was the moderator. After the panelists had pre sented their talks, there was a lively question and answer per iod which was fun for the youth, and also for the few adults who were in the audience. The Communion Breakfast was held, on April 20, in the Crystal Room of the Bon Air. Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Bill Lenz, added much pleasant hu mor and zest to the occasion. Msgr. P. J. O’Connor, Pastor of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Atlanta, gave an inspiring talk on “Shrines of the World.” Msgr. O’Connor re minded the youth that it was to teen-agers to who m Our Blessed Lady appeared many times. “It is Mary who is to be the model of love, purity, chari ty, and humility,” said Msgr. O Connor. Father Herbert Wellmeir ex pressed the hope that at the next years conference, the youth of tne diocese will be a separate and distinct meeting, with of ficers and committees of its own. The youth of the diocese would like to express their ap preciation to Mrs. Wm. C. Brod erick, youth chairman of the D.C.C.W., Mrs. E. J. McMahon, youth chairman of the Augusta Deanery Council, all the clergy, and everyone who was respon sible for giving the young peo ple a worthwhile and enjoyable time. 250 Attend (Continued From Page One) Msgr. O’Connor was the prin cipal speaker. He told of his visits to the Shrines of Our Lady in Europe, and reminded the audience that Bernadette was a teen-ager when The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her, at Lourdes, and that it was two girls and a boy to whom Our Lady appeared at Fatima. He urged the young people to direct their energies toward constructive activities. A spontaneous ovation was giv en Msgr. O’Connor at the close of his address. Honor guests present were Mrs. Norman I. Boatwright, D. C. C. W. President, Mrs. Robert H. Mahoney, N. C. C. W. Presi dent, Mrs. Wm. C. Broderick, D. C. C. W. Youth Chairman, and the following deanery chairmen: Miss Dale Fuhrman, Savannah; Mrs. Mitchell Moses, Columbus and Mrs. E. J. Mc Mahon, Augusta. Mrs. W. II. Holmes, Conference Hospitality Chairman, was also a guest. Cathedral School Athletic Banquet Ordained 25 Years Msgr. O'Connor To Observe Anniversary ATLANTA — The Rt. Rev. Monsignor P. J. O’Connor, Pas tor of the Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, and Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Atlanta, will cele brate his 25th anniversary this month. While most of his years as a priest have given him responsi bilities of distant assignments, his efforts for the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta, and later the MSGR. O'CONNOR Diocese of Atlanta have been constant. It is through his ac tivities as Diocesan Director of Vocations that many priests have come to Georgia. Born and reared in Savannah, Georgia, Monsignor O’Connor is the son of P. J. and Winifred Maher O’Connor. Attending St. Mary’s Seminary at Baltimore, he was in the class of 1933. He was ordained at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Sav annah, on May 25, 1933. On this same date in May, and at the Cathedral, he will celebrate his 25th Anniversary Mass. Rela tives and Savannah friends will be in attendance. After celebrating his first Mass at Savannah, Father O’ Connor served as assistant pas tor of St. Anthony’s in Atlanta and then at St. Mary’s-on-the- IJill in Augusta. In 1936 he went to the Catho lic University of America in Washington, D. O., as Professor of Sacred Eloquence in the School of Technology. While at Catholic University he served as Dean of Men, Trea surer of Catholic Sister’s Col lege, University Director of the Catholic University Alumni As sociation and member of the Faculty of the Preachers’ Insti tute. In 1950, the Archbishops and Bishops of the country appoint ed Father O’Connor as the fourth Director, of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Con ception. During his administra tion at the national shrine, he inaugurated the May Novena in honor of Our Lady, and the Sunday Vesper Service. It, was during his term that the nation wide collection was taken for the completion of the Shrine, which will take place in 1959. During the Holy Year of 1950, he was elevated to the rank of Monsignor by His F(oliness Pope Pius XII, in recognition of his work in the vocational program of the Diocese of Savannah- Atlanta. Since 1948 he has been the Director of the Diocesan Mission Apostolate. In November 1955 he was elected for a two-year term as President of St. Mary’s Semi nary Alumni Association. At the annual reunion held at St. Mary’s in 1957, he was re-elect ed President. In 1958, Monsignor returned to Atlanta to be assigned as Pastor of the Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception from his post as Director of the National Shrine. Here in Atlan ta, with his headquarters at the Diocesan Shrine he has contin ued his many activities, and his travels in the interest of Dio cesan vocations. A world traveler in the in terests of the Church and in the interest of the Diocese, he has traveled many lands. He has conducted pilgrimages to the world famous Shrines of Our Lady; to Knock, Ireland; Mi raculous Medal in Paris; Lourdes, Fatima, and to Swit zerland, Italy, Belgium, Ger many, England, Canada, Mexico, and the Holy Land. A noted preacher, he has preached in many of the great churches of our land and in Canada, and in Europe. He ad dressed the Hibernians at their annual banquet in Savannah on two occasions. While serving as a member of the faculty of Catholic University, MonSignor was frequently in demand in giving talks and sermons, days of recollection, retreats and missions. The Diocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will give a reception for Monsignor on Sunday, May 18, and his parishioners and friends are in vited. The reception will be held from 4:00 until 5:00 p. m., in the Social Flail of the church Following the reception there will be a procession, and solemn Benediction in thanksgiving. A sermon, which will precede Benediction of The Most Blessed Sacrament, will be preached by the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Alfred M. Watson, Rector of St. Peter’s Cathedral, Erie, Pa. The officers of the Solemn Benediction service will be the Very Reverend C. L. Maloney, Superintendent of Diocesan Schools; the Rev. Father Walter Donovan, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church in Athens, Georgia; the Reverend Father James Boyce, Chancellor of the Diocese of At lanta; the Rev. Father John Mulroy, Assistant Rector of the Cathedral of Christ The King; and the Rev. Father Harold J. Rainey, Assistant at the Shrine of the Immachlate Conception, all of whom Monsignor was in strumental in getting to come to Georgia. Services For Miss Costello AUGUSTA — Funeral servic es for Miss Mary Louise Costel lo, a former school teacher at Davidson Grammar School, were held April 13, at Sacred Heart Church, Father Peter F. O’Don nell, S.J., officiating. Miss Costello is survived by one brother, E. D. Costello, of Augusta; and several nieces and one nephew. Elect Officers At St, Joseph's, Macon Bob McCormack Re-elected Head Of College Board ST. BERNARD, Ala., — St. Bernard College’s Lay Board of Advisors re-elected Bob McCor mack, candy manufacturer of Albany, Ga., and William Ar nold, Mayor of Cullman, Ala., to positions of President and Vice President respectively at the spring meeting of the Board held at St. Bernard on Satur day, April 19. Mr. McCormack and Mr. Arnold held the posi tions since the organization of the Board by Father Brian Egan, President of St. Bernard. The term of office is for two years. Mr. Edward Barry of Mem phis, Tenn., was named Head of the Development Program at St. Bernard at the same meet ing. Development of the College was the main topic of discussion at the two-day sessions. Plans were crystalized for the expan sion of facilities at St. Bernard to keep abreast of the needs arising out of the surge in en rollment expected at the Col lege ip the next few years. First Holy Communion AtAmericus AMERICUS—Thomas Hooks, David Ratliff, William Heyes and Ronald Scott received First Floly Communion at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Americus on Sunday, April 20th during eight o’clock Mass. First Communion was admin istered by Father Henry Mad den, O.F.M., assisted by George and Joseph Hooks, brothers of Thomas Hooks. John White served as cross bearer. A procession to the Sunday School building followed Mass and the first communicants were honored with breakfast together with some fifty children of the parish. To mark this special oc casion each child was present ed a New Testament Mass-Book MACON — Ernest McMullen has been named president of the St. Joseph’s Home and School Association for 1958-1959. He succeeds Lane Williams . Other officers elected at the April meeting are Joe Genone, vice president; Mrs. Edward Assad, recording secretary; Rob ert Young, treasurer; and Mrs. H. J. Clark, corresponding sec retary. It was announced that regis tration of first graders for next year will be held at 9 a. m. May 9. A nurse will be on hand to vaccinate children who need vaccinations. The trophy for the city bas ketball championship for small enrollment schools was accepted by Sister Mary Edward, princi pal of St. Joseph’s School, from Bobby Brown, assistant director of Bibb County grammar school athletics. Fie also presented a trophy to the outstanding play er, Pete Gaines. Father Carmine Benanti, S.J., pastor of St- Jos eph’s Church, presented indi vidual gold basketballs to the players, including Gaines, John Albert, Don Biggs, Ernie Ge none, Dickie Lamb, Nick Men- den, Danny Genone, Clem Den nis, Thomas Cook, Andy Duffy, Billy Cassidy and Richard Cowart. Mrs. Hill White, director of the Macon Youth Museum, spoke on what the Museum has to offer. Their program consists of exhibits, permanent and changing; activities such as classes in art, science, Indian Lore and Astronomy; Special Events and Field Trips to points of interest in and around Macon. She stated that the Museum, or ganized in 1956, “pushes back classroom walls” by providing opportunities for the child to further his knowledge in fav orite subjects and hobbies. From arranged for daily reading. These books of deluxe seal leather were a gift to Father Henry from Right Rev. Monsig nor Frey, director of the Con fraternity of the Precious Blood in Brooklyn, New York. January 1957 through Decem ber, 1957, 765 children attended organized classes at the mu seum, located in the old Wes leyan Conservatory building. There were 7,411 children who participated in Special Events and Field Trips, and 6,817 peo ple visited exhibits there, in cluding school groups with their teachers, and non-school groups. A hamburger fry was spon sored by the Home and School Association Sunday, April 20, at Grady Wood’s Lake for parents and children. John Cassidy and Chris Sher idan were general chairmen. Committee chairmen were Louis Griffin, cooking; R. F. S o h 1, food; Joe Moran, drinks; Ed Cassidy, parking; Irvin F. Im- pink, Jr., servers; and Lane Williams, prizes. Meeting Of St Vincents Alumnae Ass’n SAVANNAH — The April meeting of the St. Vincent’s Alumnae Association was held at the Kilowatt House of the Savannah Electric and Power Company on Tuesday evening, April 15, at 8 p. m. Mrs. Joseph Winders, Presi dent, appointed the following committees: Nominating, Mrs. Bernadette Fox, Mrs. Clara Mc Donough, and Mrs. Louise Dav is; Auditing, Mrs. Peter Schreck, Mrs. George Ebberwein, and Miss Bridget Fogarty. Mrs. Clara McDonough was chosen to give the welcoming address to the St. Vincent’s Class of 1958 at the Graduates’ Party t,o be held at the Academy on May 28. Plans were also discussed for the Childrens’ Party on May 3, and the boat trip on May 10. The door prize was won by Miss Bridget Fogarty. After the meeting was ad journed, Miss Julian Roberts of the Savannah Electric and Pow er Company served refresh ments, and gave a demonstra tion of the Electronic Range. SAVANNAH — Cathedral Day School’s basketball teams were honored at a banquet giv en in the school cafeteria on April 9th. The Stubbs Awards for the outstanding girl athlete ol the year and the outstanding boy athlete of the year were presented by Monsignor T. James McNamara to Miss Pa-, tricia Brennan and Victor Stroj- ny respectively. Gifts were pre sented to Mr. Harry Deal, coach of Cathedral’s teams and Miss Trudy O’Hayer, assistant Coach by Tommy Brennan and Patri cia Brennan. The Parochial League Cham pionship trophies were present ed to the boys’ team by Mr. Jack Homans, President of Ben edictine Athletic Association and to the girls’ team by Mr. Flem Cliett, Grand Knight of the Savannah Council Knights of Columbus. t An address on “Sportsman ship” was delivered by Mr. M. A. Spellman, Assistant Athletic Director of the Chatham County Public Schools. Monsignor Mc Namara, Rector of the Cathe dral, lauded both teams for their perserverance and good examp les as Parochial School students. Frank McKenna and Michael Remion were named captains for for the coming year. Mary Ellen Leonard and Helene Bal- com will lead the girls’ team. Services For Ends Nordberg Savannah — Funeral services for Emil Nordberg were held at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist April 15th. Services Held For W, J. Moore SAVANNAH BEACH — Fu neral services for William Jesse Moore of Fort Screven were held April 7, at t h e Sacred Heart Church, Father Jordan, Hunter Air Force Base chaplain, officiating. Survivors are: his wife, Mrs. Laura Monica Moore; one sis ter, Mrs. Ella Mizell of Rocky Mount, N. C.; several nieces and nephews. People who have never failed can never appreciate success. FIRST COMMUNION—Forty-one children received their First Floly Communion at St. Mary’s-on-the-IIill in Augusta. The First Communicants are pictured with their pastor, the Very Rev. Daniel J. Bourke, V.F.—(Photo by Robert Wilkinson).