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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, April 4, 1959 MACON HOME AND SCHOOL HEAR RE*. JOHN CODOV MACON —Father John Cud dy, superintendent of schools in the Savannah Diocese spoke at the regular meeting of the St. Joseph Home and School Association. He discussed the reappraisal of education in this country and rights of parents to send their children to schools of their choice. Schools in this country lack discipline as compared with schools in Russia, Father Cuddy said. Catholic schools resemble the Russian schools in the ap plication of discipline which is more lax in government-sup ported schools, he said. Children don’t know what is good for them in most cases; 'they have to be told some courses to take in order to de velop their minds. Father Cuddy said. Sciences and mathematics, he said, are musts for this de velopment. Father Cuddy said events in Little Rock proved that parents have the right to send children to schools of their choice rather than where the government di rects. Several boys attending public schools in Little Rock were given state money when the public schools were closed, he said. These boys then went to a Catholic school with tuition paid by the state government, while no money was allotted children already attending the Catholic school. In Canada taxes for education go to the schools the parents choose, Father Cuddy said. The government in England will pay half of school construction re gardless of religion, then sup port the school fully. In the United States, he said, the gov ernment allowed veterans to at tend schools of their choice un der the GI bill, regardless of whether the school was private or tax supported. But Father Cuddy listed three reasons why Catholics do not ask for tax money to support their schools. First, he said, we wouldn’t get it anyway; second, it would cause more harm than good for people would resent it and there is too much turmoil already; and third, tax support means government control. Father Cuddy asks parents to pray that Georgia will not suf fer because of the school crisis. He said it would be a tragedy if the public schools close. There would not be enough money or schools, he said, to send all chil dren to private schools; there fore compulsory attendance probably would not exist. He said many children would not go to school if not ordered to do so. FAMILY LIFE TALK AT AUGUSTA AUGUSTA — “A Vocation to Love” was the subject when the Rev. Henry V. Sattler, assistant director, Family Life Bureau, National Catholic Welfare Con ference, Washington, D. C., spoke at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, recently. Father Sattler stated “The gift of love is a gift from God, and should be returned to Him by the love and sacrifice you give to your spouse. Sacrifice is something that proves love. This love must be given back to God with enthusiasm.” The speaker gave examples of “par ents” who were, in reality, “married bachelors” or “married spinsters.” He stated that par enthood meant more than giving life to a child; that parental responsibilities have only be gun at the birth of the child. Father further stated that whether in the religious voca tion. marriage, or in the single state of life, that solicitude for the welfare of children, is the height of masculinity for a man, and of feminity for a wo man. Scientists have classified plants, animals, and all living creatures into male or female categories, but only in a man or woman is there actual mascu linity or feminity.” This fajnily life conference was sponsored by the Augusta Deanery Council of Catholic Wo men, of which Mrs. Jack Jo- hannsen is president. Mrs. Eu gene Long is deanery chairman of Family and Parent Educa tion. Father Daniel J. Bourke commended Mrs. Long and her committee for bringing this prominent speaker to Augusta. The lecture was followed by a coffee break and an informal question and answer period. Ap proximately 225 persons, both Catholic and non-Catholic, from the Central Savannah River Area, attended the conference. BLESSED SACRAMENT USHERS MEET SAVANNAH — The Quarter ly meeting of the Ushers So ciety of the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament was held at the parish Butler Hall on Sun day, March 1st. Very Rev. Thomas A. Bren nan, pastor, gave an inspiring and informative outline of the duties and privileges of the Ushers. Captains and teams of Ush ers were assigned for the re spective Masses and other de votions in the parish. The annual election of of ficers took place at this meet ing with the results: Eugene B. McDonald, Pres., Albert J. Grevemberg, Vice- pres., James P. Harte, Secty.- Treas. JUST HUMAN Most folks find it difficult to do two things at once—the rea son so lew can forgive and for get. AQUINAS PTO HEARS MISS BERNARD AUGUSTA — Miss Eleanor Bernard, Director of Volunteer Activities of Veterans’ Hospitals, in Augusta, was the guest speak er at the March meeting of the Aquinas Parent-Teacher Organ ization. Miss Bernard explained that the volunteer worker brings individualized attention and services to the hospitalized pa tients that “money cannot buy.” The speaker told of the urgent need for volunteer workers, and of the importance of the regu larity of the volunteers. Miss Bernard complimented the sev en Jr. Red Cross Gray Ladies from Aquinas, who were honor ed at this meeting, and told that the volunteers’ work was a part of the National Catholic Com munity Service. She announced that a group of ladies from St. Joseph’s Parish and St. Mary’s Parish were now taking the Vol unteers’ Indoctrination Course. Mrs. Paul Carter, the P-TO’s Red Cross Representative intro duced the following Jr. Gray Ladies and presented each with a gift: Miss Rita Coleman, Miss Vicky Carter, Miss Kay Keenan, Miss Bernadine Cashin, Miss Nancy Mapp, Miss Marcia Dukes, and Miss Bonnie Broome. Mrs. J. Lee Etheredge, Jr., Spiritual Development Chair man of the Augusta Deanery C. C. W., presented a gift to Miss Anita Harris, who was a deanery winner in the Council’s annual essay contest. Rev. Ralph E. Seikel, Mode rator of Aquinas High School, Bro. Claude, F.M.S., principal of the boys’ section, and Sr. Mary James, C.S.J., principal of the girls’ section, gave an outline of the policies of the school on curriculum, discipline and general operations of the school. Father Seikel thanked the P-T.O. for equipping the entire school with Venetian blinds and introduced Bro. Aiden Francis F.M.S., a new member of the faculty. Father stated that the next college entrance exam will be given on May 16, and the deadline for applying is April 11. Mrs. Albert Rice, president, presided at the business session. Services For Joseph Cullum SAVANNAH, Ga. — Funeral services for Joseph N. Cullum were held March 21st at the Cathedral of St. John the Bap tist. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Sutton Cullum; two sisters Miss Mary Cullum and Miss Catherine Cullum, both of Savannah; a number of nieces and nephews. MRS. FALLIGAN SERVICES HELD BRUNSWICK—Funeral serv ices for Mrs. Bernadine Fallig'an were held March 11th at the Nativity of Our Lord Church in Darien, Rev. Joseph Kane officiating. CONVENTION SPEAKER — Shown here, with her family of seven children, is Mrs. Wm. J. Newland, who will be the luncheon speaker at the Twentieth Annual Convention of the Savannah Diocesan C. C. W., which will be held on April 25-26, in Macon. Mrs. Mary Kewiani, 0. G. C. I. Speaker, Author AUGUSTA—Mary Reed New land D. C. C. W. convention speaker was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. From Michigan, she moved with her family to In diana, then to Texas, and on to New York, where she was educated in the Long Island schools, National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute and the New School. She was Long Is land Girls’ Tennis champion for several years. After a brief sales career, in several of New York’s leading department stores, she enrolled in secretarial school, in preparation for a job with an advertising agency. She aban doned her advertising career for marriage in 1943, to William J. Newland. The Newlands are the parents of seven children, one girl and six boys. Mr. and Mrs. Newland, their c h il d r e n, Grandmother Newland, and Grandmother Reed, who is a retired doctor, live in a fourteen room house, on a 103 acre farm, in Monson, Mass. Mrs. Newland is the author of “We and Our Children,” “The Year and Our Children” and “The Saints and Our Children”. (See Book Review Column in this issue of THE BULLETIN) She is a frequent contributor to Catholic periodicals and a popular speaker before Catholic organizations. Although she is neither theologian, nor phy- chologist, Mrs. Newland has been hailed by Catholic and general critics alike, for her sensible, workable solutions to the problems arising over such questions confronting parents, as children and obedience, mas tering a temper, the effect and choice of friends, instilling con fidence, etc. Immediately following the Saturday afternoon business session of the D. C. C. W. Con vention, there will be a group discussion of Religious Holiday Observances, in Foreign Lands, by students from overseas who are now studying, in our diocese. This program is being presented by the International Relations Committee. Msgr. Thos. J. Fitzgerald, Executive Secretary of the Na tional Office of Decent Litera ture, will be the banquet speak er, and immediately following the banquet, there will be an informal question and answer period, for those who would like further information on specific questions. Mrs. W. J. O’Shaughnessey is general chairman for the con vention, and Mrs. J. T. Webb and Mrs. H. W. Clark are the co-chairmen. Other chairfnen are as follows: Publicity, Mrs. John Barry, chairman, Mrs. George Powell and Mrs. Joseph K. Benedetto, co-chairmen; De corations, Mrs. H. W. Clark, chairman, Mrs. J. C. Sanders, Mrs. J. K. Daly, Mrs. J. P. Haf- fey, Mrs. W. W. Croom, Mrs. Agnes Simmons, Mrs. Mary Hinson, Mrs. Walter J. Maher, Mrs. W. Vermilya and Mrs. David Hazelhurst, co-chairmen; Registration, Mrs. John Sha- heen, chairman, Mrs. J. V. Sher idan, Miss Ala Cassidy, Mrs. Thomas Union, Mrs. David Davis, Mrs. Thomas L, Reid and Mrs. Norman Smaha, co-chair men; Pages and Scout Troop, Mrs. James Cassidy, chairman, and Girl Scouts from St. Jos- Of Three Bosks eph’s School; Display by St. Joseph’s Library, Mrs. Albert A. Cuncan, chairman, Mrs. Leonora Malony, Mrs. A. T. Worsham, Mrs. D. D. Harris, Miss Jessie Sherrer, Mrs. Al bert E. Sheridan, Mrs. J. L. Sul livan, and Miss Sallie Devlin, co-chair men; Transportation, Mrs. Grady Wood, chairman, Mrs. William Cassidy, Mrs. Logan Lewis, Mrs. Clem Dennis and Mrs. C. O. Orlando, co- chairmen; Banquet and Lunch eon Tickets, Mrs. E. H. Buck, chairman, Mrs. Robert M. Hob son, Miss Frances Jones, Mrs. Nick Bellizia, Mrs. Robert E. Wallace, Mrs. Jack Biggs, Mrs. N. J. Favreau and Mrs. W. F. Harris, co-chairmen; Reception, Mrs. Clark Davis, chairman, Mrs. F. X. McFague, Mrs. John J. McCreary, Mrs. Charles G. Hays, Mrs. George Landry, Mrs. Robert Adams, Mrs. Frances Wrysdick, Mrs. G. W. Best, Mrs. Holst Beall, Mrs. A. J. Punaro, Mrs. Godfrey Kennington and Mrs. R. E. McCreary, co-chair man; Music, Mrs. S. A. Giglio, chairman. Hotel reservations should be made early with the Dempsey Hotel, at 515 Cherry St., in Macon. Luncheon and dinner ticket reservations, for the con vention, are to be made with Mrs. E. H. Buck, at 373 Cotton Ave., in Macon. fVlacon Council Installs Officers MACON—Mrs. F. X. McFague was installed as president of the Macon Parish Council of Catho lic Women at the regular meeting held at the Catholic Women’s Club. Other officers are Mrs. Jack Kemper, vice- president, Mrs. Robert Hobson, secretary, and Mrs. Geo. Hitch cock, treasurer. Mrs. Angelo Punaro conducted the installa tion, and a vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Jos. Benedetto, re tiring president, her officers and committee chariman for their successful leadership. Mrs. Frances Wyrosdick in troduced the speaker, Mrs. An- dtrew W. McKenna, Macon at torney and Bibb County Repre sentative to the State Legisla ture, who discussed the “Hon esty in State Government” Bill, and explained the private school system set-up. Msgr. Thos I. Sheehan, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, ex plained the purpose of the Con fraternity of Christian Doctrine, and stated that in parishes where such organizations are active, they are very successful. “There is no praise, glamor, social meetings or big parties— only hard work!” Msgr. Sheehan told the group, as he urged that a Confraternity group be organized. The Rev. Gordian Murphy, C. P., conducted a mission one week beginning Passion Sunday, and on Palm Sunday, cocnducted an other mission at Ft. Valley. SERVICES FOR E, S. DUFOUR THUNDERBOLT — Funeral services for Edward S. DuFour were held March 14th at the Nativity of Our Lord Church. Popes First (Continued from Page 1) years after it has ended.” In an unmistakable reference to Their Eminences Jozsef Card inal Mindszenty, Primate of Hungary, and Alojzije Cardinal Stepinac, Archbishop of Zag reb, and other imprisoned, ex iled and impeded bishops, he added: “In a special manner We pray for those venerable bre thren and sons, the most dear to Us of all, who, deprived of their families, their homeland, of liberty itself, are a living and painful witness of the evils which afflict the human race because of the lack of true peace and its proper fruits.” Taking note that as Supreme Pontiff he had been raised by Providence to be the pastor of all nations, he entered the next part of his Easter message with a certain apology: “It will be readily understood and forgiven Us if Our heart is unable to restrain a throb of particularly warm tenderness for the sons of a strong and good people whom We met in the course of Our journeys. With these We shared the more vigorous years of Our life (1925-34), in one part or an other of the Balkan region, in the exercise of a spiritual min istry during which Christian sentiments of brotherhood were accorded a respectful welcome. “We delight to recall with ever lively affection that fine people, hardworking, honest, sincere, and their beautiful cap ital, Sofia, which brought Us back to the ancicent Sardica of the first Christian centuries and to the noble and glorious epochs of their history. “It is now many years since the vision of that dear country was taken from Our eyes, but all those pleasant friendships with individuals and families remain alive in Our heart and daily in Our prayers. “In remembrance of the peo ple of Bulgaria, on this Feast of the Resurrection of Our Lord, the first of Our pontificate, We are glad to associate in Our greetings and Our message of benediction all the others whom We met in Our successive jour neys in the Near East, as also in the West — the Turks, the Greeks, the French . . .” The final part of the message was a direct prayer to God in which the Pontiff prayed: “O Savior of all nations, O Jesus, Paschal Victim without blemish who has restored sin ners to union with the Father, pour forth on each single mem ber of the human family every gift they need, so that the light coming from You, which is about to be rekindled, may drive out from their minds the darkness of error, cleanse the secret places of their hearts, make clear to each the path of their true vocation and arouse throughout the world a burning zeal for works of charity, just ice, love and peace.” HONORED SEATTLE, Wash. (NC) — Se attle University has awarded its sixth National Award for Eco nomic Statesmanship to Tho mas E. Leavey of Beverly Hills, Calif. The award, sponsored by the Jesuit university’s school of commerce and finance, will be presented by Father A. A. Lem- ieux, S.J., president, on April 8 46 Average (Continued from Page 1) Archdiocese of Westminster. Francis Greenan, 72, former headmaster of Commercial Road School, London, ordained for the Diocese of Brentwood, England. Charles Napier, 30, Cambridge University graduate, ordained for the London Oratory. Bertram Adderley, 36, Perth University (Australia) graduate with a Ph. D. from Georgetown University, Washington, ordain ed for the Diocese of Bunbury, Australia. The manner in which these men received their vocations to the priesthood is as varied as the lives they led before they came together for their single purpose. Father Ramsay’s voca tion crystalized while he was with the troops that occupied the Suez Canal zone. Father Hsu, a convert, decided to be come a priest while he was be ing “brainwashed” by the Chi nese .communist captors. The first steps toward Catholicism and the priesthood for Father Hannaw, former secretary of the High Church Annunciation Group, began with his opposi tion to Anglicanism’s South India movement. Cathedral Home And School Hear Fr. Bede Lightner SAVANNAH —Rev. Bede Lightner, O. S. B. Principal of Benedictine Military School spoke on “The Faith of St. Patrick” at the March meeting of the Cathedral Home and School Association. In keeping with this theme, the students of the third grade, under the direction of Sister Ita, presented a play of Irish songs. Mrs. Owen Porter, Presi dent, announced that the pre- school physical examinations for those children entering the first grade this September would be held at the school on April 21st. Mrs. Porter also read a letter from the National Coun cil Women urging the participa tion in entering messages in the Crusade for Freedom Contest. The first six winners would have the opportunity of going to Munich to broadcast their messages and Mrs. Portor ex pressed the hope that there might be a winner from the parish. Msgr. McNamara welcomed Father Bede and remarked on the expanded program now un derway at Benedictine School and the contributions made to our community by the Benedic tine Fathers. Sister Martina Joseph ad vised that 130 books had been added to the school library for use by the Students. Sister fur ther announced that First Com munion would be held on April 5th and Sister Kevin could be contacted if any information was needed. A social hour was enjoyed at the close of the meeting. Charter For Augusta Club AUGUSTA — The Sacred Heart Civics Club of Sacred Heart School recently received its official charter from the Commission on American Cit izenship in Washington, D. C. The Charter formally recog nizes affiliation of the local unit with the national organiza tion headquarters at the Cath olic University of America. Pu pils of grades 7 and 8 comprise the local Club membership. The officers of the newly or ganized Club are; Rosemarie Casella, president; Leo O’Brien, vice president; Helen Deignan, secretary; Lewis Blackstone, treasurer; and Jack Mulcay, ser- gent-at-arms. Sacred Heart Civics Club is one of the thousands of Cath olic Civics Clubs chartered in the United Slates for the ex press purpose of “fostering training for good citizenship.” Through monthly projects and study of articles featured in “The Young Catholic Mes senger,” the national Catholic weekly for students of the up per elementary grades — these young citizens learn in a prac tical way the meaning of Chris tian social living based on prin ciples of justice and charity. This year the program of study and action will develop the p-actical theme, “To Serve God rind Neighbor Best — Find the Career Just Right For You.” It’s impossible for some peo ple to turn over a new leaf be cause the pages are all gummed up. PRIESTS OF THE DIOCESE Pastor of the Nativity of Our Lord Church, Thunderbolt, is REV. FELIX DONNELLY the Rev. Felix Donnelly. A native of Pennsylvania, Fa ther Donnelly had made his home in Atlanta a number of years prior to his studies for the priesthood. Father was ordained at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta on March, 17, 1945. The Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, Bishop of the then Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta was the or daining prelate. Following his ordination Fa ther Donnelly .was first assigned as an assistant at the Cathedral in Atlanta. This was followed by assignments as Assistant at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Savannah, Saint An thony’s, Atlanta and St. Mary’s- on-the-Hill, Augusta. In 1952, Father was named pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Warner Robins. He served in this post until February of 1958 when he was named pastor of the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord in Thunderbolt. Father Donnelly holds the Diocesan post of Director of the Diocesan Mission Apostolate and is a Pro-Synodal Examiner. MAKE FINAL VOWS Forty three Maryknoll Sisters made their final vows at vari ous houses of their community throughout the world, it was announced here. ' The Maryknoll Sisters’ head quarters here announced that the new nuns represent 13 states and the Philippines. Altar Society Meets At Douglas DOUGLAS — The regular monthly meeting of St. Paul’s Altar Society was held Wednes day evening, March 4, at the Parish Hall. The president Mrs. Dan Stretch presided over the meeting. The meeting was called to order and opened with prayer. The roll was then called and the minutes of the previous meeting read and approved. It was decided to have a Mis sion store located at the Rectory, where religious articles for dif ferent occasions could be pur chased. Friday, March 6 at 7:30 A. M., the members of the Altar So ciety attended Mass, which was said for the recovery of Edward Lund. Enrolled as a new member of the Altar Society was Mrs. James Cofer. Mrs. Lee Williams, program chairman, read an excerpt from the life of St. Margaret Mary who was a Nun of the Order of the Visitation founded by St. Francis de Sales, a member of the community of Paray-le- Monial in Burgundy. Fashion Show At Albany ALBANY — Mrs. Ray Dwor- nik, president of St. Teresa’s Parent-Teacher Association, an nounced at the March meeting, that a Fashion Show and Card Party will be held on April 21. Mrs. A. Fowler is chairman of the fashion show, which Will be presented by the Specialty Shop. Mrs. Matthew McCoy and Mrs. J. W. Mock, Jr. are co-chairmen of the card party. It was unanimously agreed that the PTA defray the cost of ventilating the auditorium of the school. The work is to done by Commager’s Electrical Co. The association expressed its appreciation to Mrs. Thomas H. williams for the donation of a large fan. Father Marvin Le Frois asked all to cooperate with the Radio Free Europe Program, which is conducting a contest for the best short wave radio broadcast. The entertainment, for the evening, was presented by the children of the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The grade count was won by the fifth and eighth grades. The game of life does not consist in holding a handful of trumps, but in having the ability to win with a mediocre hand. The fellow who feels that he has a message for the world seldom puts into practice what he preaches. Cardinal Greets Head of State President Jose Maria Lemus of El Salvador and Mrs. Lemus chat with His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman after mass in New York during their visit in the U. S. — (NC Photos) TO IMPROVE NATION'S FARMS — Pictured on a recent visit to NCWC headquarters in Washington is Archbishop Fer nando Gomes dos Santos (left) of Goiania, Brazil, accompanied by Father Gabriel MacDermott, O.F.M., of Philadelphia, now stationed in Cores, Brazil. The Archbishop has secured a large ranch as location for a pilot project to improve the country’s agricultural conditions by parceling out the land and training of new owners on modern living and cultivation methods. The Archbishop’s See includes Brazilia, the newly located capital of Brazil. — (NC Photos)