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PAGE 6—THE BULLETIN, February 21, 1959 A Prayer of His Holiness John XXill For The CHURCH IN SILENCE O Jesus, Son of God, You loved Your Church and You gave Yourself for it so as to sanctify it and to enable it to appear before You glorious and immaculate (cfr. Ephesians 5, 23-27). Consider again with mercy the afflictions to which our mystical spouse is subjected in some parts of the world, but particularly now in the great nation of China. You see, O Lord, the snares which threaten the souls of Your faithful and You know the calumniating insinuations brought against Your shepherds, Your ministers and Your faithful followers who eagerly desire to spread the truth of the Gospel and Your kingdom which is not of this world. How insistent and pernicious are the attempts to tear the seamless robe of Your spouse, the Church—One, Holy, Roman, Catholics, Apostolic—separating hierarchy and local communi ties from the sole center of truth, authority and salvation, the Chair of Peter. Before the spectacle of such grave evils we ask of You above ail forgiveness for offenses perpetrated against You. Indeed, the words You spoke to Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus—“Saul, Saul, why dost thou persecute Me?” (Acts 9, 4)—may well be repeated again today , as has happened in the course of recent and past history. We always trust in the efficacy of the sublime words which You spoke to the Father from the Cross. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23, 34). In the same way as Your sacrifice is the source of universal salva tion, so may the martyrdom which the Church, Your spouse and our mother, suffers in various regions be salutary to all men through Your grace. Oh Prince of Peace, may the bishops and the priests, the Religious and the laity be always and everywhere “careful to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephe sians 4, 3). May Your almighty strength defeat every human calculation, that shepherds and flocks may remain obedient to the voice of the only universal shepherd, the Roman Pontiff, who feels in his heart the responsibility of that supreme com mand of love, "Holy Father, keep in Thy name those whom Thou has given me that they may be one even as We are one” (John 17, 11). And lastly, Oh our Saviour, cast a glance of approval on the merits and prayers of Your mother and ours, the august Queen of the Missions and the Universal Church; on the toils, on the sacrifices and on the blood of innumerable heralds of the Faith, who have given You everywhere and still give heroic testimony. And mindful above all of Your Precious Blood, shed for many as the remission of sins, give Your peace to China and to the whole world, since in no one else is there hope, victory and peace if not in You, Our Lord and immortal King of the centuries and of the people. PRIESTS OF Pastor of St. Teresa’s Church, Albany is the Rev. Marvin J. LeFrois. A native of Rochester, N. Y., Father LeFrois was ordained by the Most Rev. James E. Kear ney, Bishop of Rochester at Sacred Heart Pro-Cathedral on June 11, 1949. The son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. LeFrois, Father was educated at Holy Rosary and St. Thomas Schools, St. An drew’s Minor Seminary and St. Bernard's Major Seminary, all in Rochester. Father’s first assignment in Gerogia was as assistant at Holy Family Church in Columbus where he served for a year. He was stationed for five years at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah where in addition to his duties as assistant rector he was di rector of the Catholic Young People’s Association. THE DIOCESE REV. MARVIN J. LeFROIS In 1957 he was transferred to St. John the Evangelist in Val dosta and in 1958 was named pastor at St. Teresa’s in Albany. Father LeFrois has three Priest brothers. Feb. 25th LUNCHEON FOR OF ST. MARY’S AUGUSTA — The ladies of St. Mary’s Parish of Augusta will attend a luncheon on Wed nesday, February 25, at 1:00 p. m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall. The purpose of this gathering is to explain fully the drive for the new St. Marys’ Parish School, and to encourage en- LADIES PARISH thusiastic support of the women of the parish. Attending this meeting will be representatives of the Sis ters of St. Joseph, the Very Rev. Daniel J. Bourke, V.F., pastor of St. Mary’s, and Mr. Albert Gary, chairman of the drive. There will be a Mass at 12:15 preceding the meeting. P.C.C.W, Council Meets At Dublin DUBLIN — The February meeting of the Dublin Parish Council of Catholic Women was held at the home of Mrs. Louis Benchina. Mrs. Bush Perry, President, had charge of the meeting, assisted by Mrs. J. B. Johnson, secretary. The meeting was opened with “Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel.” An interesting report was given by Mrs. Perry on the accomplishments of the Council during recent months, including 74 hours of volunteer services at t h e VA Hospital, a Benefit Bridge and Canasta Party for St. Mary’s Girls’ Home in Sav annah, and two Spiritual De velopment programs. Mrs. Perry also gave a special report on the cancer pad pro ject. showing that to date 1200 pads have been made for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Free Cancer Home in Atlanta. Spe cial appreciation was expressed to the management of the Shamrock Hotel Court and oth ers for their generous contri bution of used linens, which has made it possible for the Parish Council members not only to meet but to exceed their goal of 1000 pads for the Cancer Home this year. Mrs. John C. Waller discuss ed plans for renovating and decorating the Sunday School Building adjacent to the Church. An appeal was made for indi vidual memberships in St. Mary’s Guild, which contributes to the support of the Girls’ Home in Savannah. These mem berships are $3.00 annually. GUGLIELMI GIVES TALK TO VALDOSTA HOLY NAME Snow Mantles St. Mary’s Seminary Many of our Diocesan Priests pursued their studies for the priesthood at St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore. This beautiful scene was photographed last winter following a heavy snow. —(Photo courtesy “The Voice”). Hugh Grady Elected President Of Notre Dame Book Shop Ass’n SAVANNAH — Hugh H. Grady was elected president of the Notre Dame Book Shop As sociation at its annual meeting Thursday evening, February 12. Mr. Grady Succeeds Mrs. John E. Porter who has served in this capacity for the past two years. Mrs. Porter was presented with a gift in appreciation of her serv ice. Other officers elected were: Roy L, Anderson, v i c e-presi- dent; Mrs. C. A. Grevemburg, recording secretary; Mrs. Frank A. Winders, treasurer. Mr. Grady is assistant vice president of the Liberty Nation al Bank and Trust Co. as well as secretary-treasurer of the Sav annah Clearing House Associa tion. He is a member of the Board of Directors, Coastal Em pire Council, Boy Scouts of Mrs James j CollinS; Mrs . America and a national com- James w Howe> Julian c Sip _ missioner, B.S.A. p i e , Harry H aslam, Miss Helen Mr. Grady is prominent in Dunn, Mrs. William C. Brode- Cai! lie lay activities. In 1951 r j c k, Mrs. John E. Porter, Mrs. he was selected a Knight of St. Owen Porter, William B. Lain, Gregory by the late Pope Pius Thomas Corcoran and Julian XII for outstanding work in Halligan. The slate of officers Catholic radio. He is a grand was presented by Julian C. Hal- knight and past Papal Navigator ligan, chairman of the Nominat- of the Knights of Columbus, } n g Committee, past president of the Catholic a resolution was passed com- Layman’s Association of Geor- men ding t he volunteers for gia and past president of the their invaluable help in staff- Catholic Community Center. i ng the shop during the past Two new members of the year. A copy of the resolution is Board of Directors of the shop to be displayed in the shop, were elected to fill vacancies, The Board discussed plans Mrs. W. H. MacKrell and Mrs. now being made for the cele- Julian C. Halligan. Other mem- bration of Catholic Book Week, bers of the Board include Rt. Febbruary 22-28, details of Rev. Msgr. T. James McNamara, which will be announced later. Notre Dame To Mark Catholic Book Week HUGH GRADY SAVANNAH — The Notre Dame Book Shop Assn, is mak ing plans for a full celebration of Catholic Book Week, Febru ary 22-28. The aims of Catholic Book Week, as set forth by the Catholic Library Assn., are: (1) to focus attention on the mag nificent role of the Catholic Church, through the centuries, as patron and promoter of good literature; (2) to pay tribute to Catholic books and their au thors; (3) to impress Americans with the wealth of entertaining, informational, and inspiring books written in a thoroughly Christian tone; (4) to express appreciation of the efforts of the publishers of Catholic books; (5) to encourage authorship on the part of Catholics. Dr. Zhivago, Nobel Prize win ning novel of Boris Pasternak, will be reviewed by the Rev. Brandon Dooley, O.S.B., who is well-known locally for his book reviews. Father Dooley’s review of this widely acclaimed novel will take place Tuesday, Febru ary 24 at 8:15 at the Book Shop, 18 West Liberty. A social hour will follow the review. The pub lic is cordially invited to attend. Arrangements for the review were made by Mrs. John E. Porter. The following day, February 25, the Book Shop will hold Open House from 11 until one. A display of books for every member of the family, arranged by Mrs. James J. Collins, will be a feature of the Open House. In charge of refreshments for the Open House as well as the book review the pervious eve ning are Mrs. Joseph A. O’ Lea ry and her committee. The Book Shop will conduct a Family Book Sale to last the entire week, February 22 to 28. There will be displays in the Savannah Public Library and in bookshops in the city. These dis plays are being arranged by the Libraries and Literature Com mittee of the Savannah Dean ery, D.C.C.W., of which Mrs. John E. Porter is chairman. Slaiurn Speaks At Grid Banquet SAVANNAH—Bill Shadburn, WSAV-TV sports commentator, stressed “Wide-Awakeness” in his speech at the Cathedral foot ball team’s annual banquet. Mike Remion was presented the top award—James Ramsey Memorial Trophy—for outstand ing scholastic and athletic abil ity. Hubert Gibson received the Stubbs Trophy. as outstanding athlete. Mike Coburn and Steve Saun ders were chosen captains of the 1959 team. Other awards, medals and let ters were presented to: Mike Remion, Hubert Gibson, Jack Hogan, James Brown, Buddy Atterberry, Joe Kwolek, Robert Kelly, Steve Saunders, Mike Coburn, A1 Hernandez, Mike Halligan, Fred South, John Mullen, Robert Becker, Joe Thomas, Mike Gulick, Billy Ray, Jimmy Barber, Mike Bra dy, Pat McGarl, Jimmy Staf ford, Joe Dillon, Tom Hogan, Glen Summerlin, Rex Temple ton, Jimmy Russell, Steve Rich ardson, Pat Brady, George John son and senior cheerleaders Vic toria Puder, Maureen Sullivan, Helen Balcom and Kaye Staf ford. By Gary Phillips Vaklosla Times Sports Reporter VALDOSTA — “Pick a high goal and never settle for any thing under that,” Ralph Gug lielmi, quarterback for the pro fessional football Washington Redskins, advised some 200 Val dosta grid fans after a spa ghetti supper held in the Wo man’s Building. Guglielmi, invited to speak before local football supporters by the Holy Name Society of the St. John’s Church, gave an interesting account of his high school, college and professional football experience. He praised football for the position that it had put him.' Guglielmi, only 25 years old, said that in his college and pro grid career he has met people that he would never have met had it not been for his rela tionship with football. "FOOTBALL HAS PUT ME on a higher level.” Guglielmi stated. “It has given me the material things of life; it has given me experiences which otherwise I would never have had an opportunity to obtain. But, most important, it has giv en me the opportunity to meet interesting people, well-known people such as the President and stars in sports other than Prayers— (Continued from Page 1) of China.” The Pontiff express ed fear that Communist pres sure might lead Chinese Cath olics into “schism,” and break with the Holy See. The chairman of the National Catholic Welfare Conference Administrative Board, Arch bishop Karl J. Alter of Cincin nati, suggested that Sunday, February 15th, the first Sunday of Lent, be set aside to pray for the Pope’s intention. In a letter directed by Arch bishop Alter to the Bishops of the United States, he said His Holiness had asked Catholics to pray fervently that “the Catho lic faithful and especially the clergy, may be fortified with the special graces to resist the efforts of a cruel and inhuman government to bring about de fections.” Archbishop Alter also said if “the pressure of public opinion can be brought to bear on the Chinese government, it may help perhaps to mitigate in some degree the severity of the brutal persecution which the Church in China is now suffer ing.” In a fact sheet published by the National Catholic Welfare Conference, its Bureau of In formation said that “within the last year about 20 Communist- sponsored priests have been consecrated bishops in defiance of the Holy See.” The fact sheet also disclosed that of three uni versities, over 150 high schools, 1,546 elementary schools, and 2,742 catechetical schools, 216 hospitals, 781 dispensaries, 5 leprosaria and 254 orphanages, once operated under Catholic auspices, none now remain. The only exception is a Catholic school taught by European nuns in Peking for dependents of foreign diplomats. Commenting on the prospect of a “shismatic” Church in Chi na, the Bureau of Information said that “the pattern that has emerged in Red China is a de liberately methodical campaign to destroy the spiritual alleg iance of the Chinese people. In its place the Red government wants to substitute a national church subservient to the aims of the totalitarian regime.” ‘leaning Of Lent” Topic At Douglas Meeting DOUGLAS — The Altar So ciety of St. Paul’s Church, Douglas, held its monthly meet ing at the Parish hall on Febru ary 4th. Father Gerard Moran, O.M.I., addressed the members of the meaning of Lent pointing out the beneficial spiritual effects in the lives who observe this penitential season prayerfully. At the business meeting pre ceding Father Moran’s talk, sev eral projects were discussed and adopted. After setting the date for the monthly covered dish supper at February 8th, Mrs. Lee Williams, program chair man, read a, paper on the life of St. Valentine, outlining the relationship between the life of the Saint and the tradition of sending heart-shaped “Valen tines” on February 14th. football. “The game has provided me with money, friends, honors and experiences,” he continued. “For this reason, I’m proud to be as sociated with the game.” Guglielmi was introduced to the Holy Name Society and Valdosta football fans by Fa ther John Payne of the St. John’s Catholic Church. Alex Skoropat, President of the Society, opened the even ing’s program by explaining the purpose of the society which is to help in God’s work and to develop friendships within the church. Skoropat introduced Fathers Paul Hennessey, OMI, and Paul McCartin, OMI, of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Lakeland and Chaplain Wilfred Kreiger of Moody Air Force Base as honor guests at the supper. Guglielmi, in his talk, spoke of the East-West Shrine game as one of the most impressive moments during his college ca reer. Before that game, as all the players visit the Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Hospital in San Francisco, Guglielmi said he learned a lesson from a lit tle nine-year-old boy in the hospital, whom he remembered only as Johnny. He said that young boy taught him the most important things in life, charity, fellow ship, cooperation and undying friendship toward your fellow man. The star quarterback, who played for Notre Dame before joining the Washington Red skins, said that everyone should pick a high goal in life and try to attain that goal. “Only through sacrifice do you learn the meaning of life. No one gets anything for no thing, or if they do it’s just that — nothing,” he said. “Never settle for mediocrity,” Guglielmi continued. He said it was important for a man to practice his religion during his ’short stay on earth. “The im portant question that a man must ask himself,” Guglielmi declared, “is whether I can go back to my school, to my com munity and to my church and be respected. If you are able to do this, then you can consider your life a success.” After his talk, the avid foot ball fans present were allowed to ask Guglielmi questions. The first question put to him was his opinion of the firing of Terry Brennan as head coach at Notre Dame. Guglielmi play ed under both Frank Leahy and Brennan during his college ca reer. Ralph answered the question without wavering by saying that “I don’t think winning 60% of the football games at Notre Dame has a long tradition to winning, and when a team comes through with only a 2-8 record for the Irish, then I think some changes should be made.” He added that the committee probably felt five years was en ough time for a testing period, and Coach Brennan did not meet the standards expected at Notre Dame.” “Notre Dame should be the top team in the nation every season,” he declared. “Success ful college football players can exist right beside successful students.” When asked about the tough est college and professional football games, he, singled out the 28-21 loss to Oklahoma in 1953 in college and the 31-30 win over the Philadelphia Ea gles in the pra ranks. As for individual players and teams, Guglielmi said that John ny Unitas was the best player and the Baltimore Colts, the best team. “That wasn’t a hard de cision to make,” he quipped. Someone asked him about how he felt about Eddie Le Baron, the little quarterback who heads the Redskins and plays in front of Guglielmi. He praised LeBaron as the “best quarter back in professional football next to Unitas. But from March 15, when spring training begins, until the open ing game next fall, I’m going to be aiming to beat out Le Baron for the quarterback job. And you can rest assured that LeBaron’s only thought, too, will be to hold down the posi tion.” The speech by Guglielmi and the spaghetti supper were both enjoyed by all the some 200 people present. After the ques tions, Guglielmi expressed his appreciation to Father Payne for his stay in Valdosta. Father Payne, in turn, ex pressed how much the group had enjoyed listening to him and hoped that he would visit the city again soon. ALUMNUS OF YEAR—Abbot Bede Luibel of St. Bernard College in St. Bernard, Alabama, is shown in this picture con gratulating Mr. Robert McCormack of Albany, Georgia, on the latter’s being named 1958 Alumnus of the Year at St. Bernard. Abbot Bede presented Mr. McCormack a special Benedictine gold medal in token of his loyal support of St. Bernard College during 1958. The presentation took.place at the annual Homecoming banquet at the college. ROUEN IcCORIACN NAMED ALUMNUS CF THE YEAR ALBANY — Mr. Robert Mc Cormack, President of Bob’s Candy Company of Albany, and alumnus of the class of 1910, was named Alumnus of the Year for 1958 at St. Bernard College. Mr. McCormack re ceived a special gold medal from the Chancellor of the Col lege, Father Abbot Bebe Luibel, at the annual Homecoming ban quet. Mr. McCormack has been a loyal supporter of the small Benedictine college in Alabama for many years. He is currently serving his second term as Pres ident of the Lay Board of Ad visors at the College. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and attended the pa rochial schools in that city be fore coming to St. Bernard; at St. Bernard he graduated with highest possible honors. Mr. Mc Cormack served as a second lieutenant in the army in World War I. He founded Bob’s Candies in 1919 and has served as President and Chairman of the Board since then. He has been a member of the Board of Directors on National Confec tioners Association for many years. He also has held the fol lowing positions: Industry rep resentative in Washington on Peanut Advisory Board and Candy Advisory Board of War Food Administration during World War II; President of St. Bernard Alumni Association (1943-45); President and founder of Lay Board df Advisors at St. Bernard College; Director of St. Joseph’s Orphanage, Washing ton, Gal; Chairman of the Building Committee for St. Te resa’s Parochial School. Mr. McCormack is a member of many civic and religious or ganizations including the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Laymen’s Association, and Ro tary. In 1945, in recognition of his outstanding achievements as a Catholic layman, he received from Pope Pius XII the select honor of knighthood in the or der of Saint Sylvester. Family Life Conferences Planned For Early March AUGUSTA — The Rev. Hen ry V. Sattler, C.SS.R., Assistant Director, Family Life Bureau of the National Catholic Welfare Conference, in Washington, will hold a Family Life Conference, on Thursday, March 5, in St. James Parish, in Savannah; on Friday, March 6, in St. Mary’s Parish, in Augusta, and on Sun day, March 8, in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Columbus. “A Vocation to Love” is the topic that Father Sattler has chosen for the conferences. There will be no admission charge, and a question and an swer period will follow the lec ture. All interested adults, both Catholic and non-Catholic are most cordially invited to attend. Father Sattler is a native of Baltimore, and received his ear ly education in the parochial school system there. He studied at St. Mary’s College, North East, Pennsylvania, Mt. St. Al- phonsus, Esopus, New York, and received his M.A. and Ph.D. at the Catholic University of America. He was professed as a religious of the Redemptorist Congregation in 1938 and Or dained to the Priesthood in 1943. Among the many pamphlets that Father Sattler has written are, “The Challenge of Chastity” and “What is Marriage?” His book “Parents, Children, and the Facts of Life” has sold over 225,000 copies. He is a contribut or of articles to “Our Sunday V i s i t o r,” “Grail,” “Priest,” “American Ecclesiastical Re view” and other Catholic pub lications. Father Sattler served as Spe cial Lecturer, Summer Work shop oh Marriage and Family Living, at the Catholic Universi ty of America, in Washington, D. C., for five summers, and Lecturer, Teachers’ Institute, Boston, Mass., for two years. The Very Rev. John D. Toom- ey is pastor of St. James’ Church, in Savannah, The Very Rev. Daniel J. Bourke is pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Augus ta, and Rev. William P. Dow- REV. HENRY V. SATTLER, C.SS.R. ling is pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, in Columbus. Announcements as to the ex act hour of each conference will be given from all pulpits, in each of the three deaneries, and all are urged to hear Father Sattler, in the city which is most convenient for them. dual Recognition (Continued from Page 1) demonstrated highly superior ability and outstanding promise to benefit from college train ing,” declared John M. Stal- naker, President of N.M.S.C. The daughter of Mrs. Joseph Davis, of 237 East Gordon Street, Miss Davis is active in such school activities as Glee Club and the School paper, the FLASH, of which she is the editor-in-chief. WANTS TOO MUCH The luxuries of today make it hard for a man to keep his earning capacity geared to his yearning capacity. LIFE'S LIKE THAT Half of the people of the world are unhappy because they don’t have the things that make the other half miserable.