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I PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, April 18, 1959 TIFTON ALTAR SOCIETY — A few members of the Altar Society of the Church of Our Divine Savior are shown above making plans for some of the many projects in which this active organization engages. From left to right are Mrs. George Drexler, Mrs. J. E. Ross, president; Mrs. M. H. Whitman, Mrs. J. Armand Llflyd, and Mrs. Dennis Adams. Damitac Raids- (Continued from Page 1) lyn, operator of Jefferson Cre ations and Milco Specialties; 22 East 17th St., and Glamacolor Productions, 1234 Broadway, Mr. Summerfield sgid. The Postmaster General stat ed that each of three “has a long record of using the mails to sell pornography and ob scenity, either under present business names or under fic titious names which were adopted when the department attempted to bar them from us ing the mails.” Thousands of complaints which “flooded” the postal de partment prompted the raids, Mr. Summerfield said. “The pro tests came from leading clergy men, parent-teacher associa tions, high school principals and college and university presi dents, newspaper editors and alarmed parents by the thou sands,” he explained. The postal head said a typical letter was one from the father of a 12-year-old boy pleading for action because his son re ceived unsolicited “letter after letter” from Poss’ firm. Mr. Summerfield also said that at least one complaint had come from a foreign government which filed a formal protest with the United States after a college within its territory was subjected to a flood of por nography sent from this coun try. Germany's Adenauer (Continued from Page 1) put Christian principles to work in the political arena. The CDU was set up in Berlin in September, 1945, within months after the final collapse of Hitler’s war machine. Dr. Adenauer, a charter member, has continued to be active in the party ever since as a guide and leader. As one commentator wrote in 1955: “Even though a devout Catholic who never hides his deep Catholic convictions, he enjoys the respect and confi dence of the Protestant mem bers of his party, who know by experience that the party lead er will always think in terms of Christian solidarity.” Dr. Adenauer was born in Cologne, Germany, on January 5, 1876. He studied at the Uni versities of Freiburg, Munich and Bonn. After receiving his law degree, he began the prac tice of law in Cologne, while at the same time participating in local politics. In 1917 he was elected Lord High Mayor of Cologne. He was also in this period a member of the Pro vincial Diet of the Rhine Pro vince and the Prussian State Council, and held executive pos itions in the .-German Center party. When Hitler and the nazis came to power in 1933, Dr. Ade nauer was forced to leave his various offices and in 1934 he was imprisoned for a time by the Gestapo. His second im prisonment by the nazi secret police came 10 years later, in 1944, on his silver wedding an niversary — which he and his wife celebrated in an SS. pris on at Brauweiler, near Cologne. In 1948 Dr. Adenauer was elected president of a Parlia mentary Council set up to draft a constitution for West Ger many. The constitution was ap proved in May, 1949. In Aug ust of the same year Dr. Ade nauer’s CDU won a victory in elections for West German Par liament and on September 15, 1949, the newly elected Bude- stag chose him Chancellor. He and the CDU polled new vic tories in general elections in 1953 and 1957. One of the most honored men of his time, Dr. Adenauer has received literally hundreds of citations and decorations from the Church, governments, uni versities and other institutions. In January, 1956, on his 80th birthday he was awarded the Order of the Golden Spur, one of the highest papal honors, hv Pope Pius XII. Among honors accorded him in the United States have been honorary degrees from George town University, Washington, D. C. and Marquette Universi ty, Milwaukee. Dr. Adenauer accepted the Georgetown degree in person and in a memorable 1953 ad dress summed up much of the political philosophy which has guided him in his perilous task of rebuilding and rejuvenating Germany. “We may have failed and wandered in the past,” he said, “but matured by bitter experi ence, we have reached the in exorable decision to stand on the side of liberty.” Americans, he said, “have with your aid preserved the lives of many millions of Ger mans. You have infused in them renewed courage, and trust in genuine humanity . . . This we cannot forget, and we shall not forget.” EARLY TRAINING KEEP BUSY If your ship fails to come in, it’s time to get busy and help the other fellow unload his. POPE COMPOSES PRAYER FOR SUCCESS OF COMING ROME DIOCESAN SYNOD VATICAN CITY, (Radio, NC) —-His Holiness Pope John XXIII has composed a prayer for the success of the Rome diocesan synod. The prayer carries a three- year indulgence each time it is recited with a contrite heart. It also carries a plenary indul gence once a month under the usual conditions for all who re cite it daily for an entire month. The text of the prayer follows: “O Lord, who has granted us the privilege of living in this Rome, purpled with the blood of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and of Your martyrs, and chosen as the seat of Your vicar on earth, held us always to be worthy of the holiness of this blessed land. “Enlighten and sustain the work of the diocesan synod so that it may make the Christian face of our city shine with a new light. “Prepare, open and warm our hearts with the effusion of Your spirit so that the synodal pro visions may find each one of us docile to obedience, ready for action and generous in sacrifice. “O Lord, through the inter cession of Your Immaculate Mother, ‘Salus Populi Romani’ (Salvation of the Roman Peo ple), of SS. Peter and Paul and of so many pious and glorious pontiffs, their successors, and of all our heavenly patrons, may the desired renewal of our spiritual life correspond to the desires of Your Divine Heart and to the hope of Your vicar,! our bishop and shepherd. | Amen.” Delegates Named By St. Patrick's AUGUSTA—M i s s Margaret Strauch, Miss Mary Sullivan and Mrs. Margie Bedingfield were elected as delegates to the Twentieth Annual Convention of the Savannah Diocesan Coun cil of Catholic Women, at the April meeting of St. Patrick’s PCCW. The Council voted unanim ously to make contributions to the Foreign Relief Programs, “Feed-A-Family”, which for a small amount of money can feed a family for a month, and the “Madonna Plan” which bring food, clothing and medical care to mothers and newborn infants in destitute areas of the world. It’s impossible to get cornered on the straight and narrow path. Macon Scene Of 20th D.C.C.W. Convention April 25th & 26th MACON — The Dempsey Hotel will be convention headquar ters for the twentieth annual convention of the Savannah Deanery Council of Catholic Women, April 25th and 26th.. Convention preparations are under the supervision of the Very Rev. John D. Toomey, Spiritual Moderator, with Mrs. William J. O’Shaughnessy as General Preacher To Popes Resigns After 14 Years Of Service VATICAN CITY, (NC)—A Capuchin priest who has been a preacher to popes for the past 14 years has resigned his office in the papal household. He is Capuchin Father Clem ente de Santa Maria in Punta, who has been granted permis sion to leave his post as Aposto lic Preacher of the Holy See. Fa ther Clemente requested the change so that he may devote full-time attention to his office as Provincial of the Capuchins in Venice. His Holiness Pope John XXIII has appointed in his place Capuchin Father Ilarino of Milan. In accepting Father Clemente’s resignation, Pope John thanked him for the serv ices to himself and to the late Pope Pius XII, and presented a gold medal to him. Father Clemente preached this year’s series of Lenten ser- mono in the presence of the Pope and members of the Col lege of Cardinals, as well as other dignitaries of the Holy See. His last sermon was de livered on Good Friday in the presence of the Pope in the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. The office of apostolic preach er dates back to the reign of Pope Paul IV (1555-1559). Bene dict XIV in 1743 assigned the office exclusively to the Capu chins. In addition to the Lenten ser mons, the apostolic preacher de livers sermons during Advent. Chairman. Co-Chairmen are Mrs. H. W. Clark and Mrs. J. T. Webb, both of Macon. Reservations are still being accepted and should be made with Mrs. E. H. Buck, 373 Cot ton Ave., Macon, Ga. Hotel res ervations should be made direct ly with the Hotel Dempsey, Ma con. Registration will begin at noon on Saturday, with the opening session with Mrs. Norman I. Boatwright presiding, scheduled for 2:30 p. m. Following this ses sion there will be a group dis cussion of Religious Holiday ob servances, in foreign lands, by students who are now studying in our diocese. This program is being presented by the interna tional relations committee. The Convention Banquet is scheduled for 7:30 p. m. with HfcV. JOHN D. TOOiviEY SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR DIOCESAN COUNCIL the Very Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Fitzgerald as featured speak er. Msgr. Fitzgerald is a native of Chicago, 111., and was ordain ed to the priesthood at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary on April 13, 1937. After ten years in par ish work, he was appointed the assistant director of the Chicago Archdiocesan Council of Catho lic Women, and became the di rector of this organization five years later. In October, 1948, the Council, woi’king with the National Or ganization for Decent Literature, began a campaign in the Chi- cago-land area to arouse public opinion to the danger to the ideals of youth inherent in cer tain types of publications avail able to young people at the neighborhood retail rack. In this campaign, the Council drew up a list of comic books, maga zines, and pocket-size books which it evaluated to a Code and found objectionable for youth. In April, 1955, the Catholic Bishops of the United States opened a central office in Chi cago for the National Office for Decent Literature and made Msgr. its executive secretary. This office supplies information to interested groups and now is sues not only a list of objection able publications for youth, but also a list of acceptable comic books and pocket sized books for the young people. The Most Rev. Thomas J. Mc Donough, D.D., J.C.D.. auxiliary bishop of the Diocese will be the celebrant of the Convention mass which will be offered at 8 a. m. at St. Joseph’s Church. Bishop McDonough is also scheduled to address the Satur day night Banquet. Sunday’s schedule calls for a business meeting at 11 a. m. The election of officers will take place at this meeting. The con vention will conclude with a luncheon at 1 p. m., with Mrs. Mary Reed Newland as guest speaker. Mrs. Newland was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. From Michigan, she moved with her MSGR. T. J. FITZGERALD BANQUET SPEAKER family to Indiana, 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 Gills’ 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 children, Grandmother Newland, and Grandmother Reed, who is a retired doctor, live in a fourteen room house, MRS. NORMAN I. BOATWRIGHT DIOCESAN PRESIDENT 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.” BLESSED SACRAMENT H & S MEETS SAVANNAH—Recognition of of the forty-seventh anniver sary of Girl Scouts in America was the major theme of the reg ular monthly meeting of the Blessed Sacrament Home & School Association. Blessed Sacrament School sponsored nine troops of Girl Scouts and Brownies. Mrs. Mary O’Con nell, Mrs. Eleanor Wing, Mrs. Margaret Burns, Mrs. Virginia Ambrose, Mrs. Margaret Muller, Mrs. Imogene Hopkins, Miss Florence Schwarz, Mrs. Helen Cook and Mrs. Marguerite Regis ter are the Troop Leaders. The troops had samples of their handiwork and crafts attractive ly displayed in the auditorium. Mrs. Doyle announced that on Tuesday, April 21st, the annual silver tea will be presented at the Blessed Sacrament Convent and that Mrs. Thomas J. Maho ney will be chairman of this affair. MOST REV. THOMAS J. McDonough, auxiliary- bishop Sacred Heart Home And School Hears Holladay AUGUSTA — Mr. Howard K. Holladay, Augusta insurance ex ecutive, showed slides and gave a commentary on Russia at the April meeting of the Sacred Heart Home and School Associ ation. Mr. Holladay gave the show ing with views of Farming Com munities (Collective Farms), the expansive Lenin Hills Apts., and scenes from a Russian Pup pet Show. A most colorful pic ture was the ornate interior of Leningrad Hotel with frescoes, huge chandeliers and intricate ly handcarved woodwork. Included in the showing were views of the Cathedral of the Annunciation, Cathedral of the Assumption, Archangel Cathe dral, and St. Basil’s Cathedral. The speaker stated that these churches are well preserved but are no longer places of worship. Pictures taken of the streets of Moscow showed heavy pedes trian traffic, but slight vehicular traffic. Mr. Holladay stated that the Russian subway system is the finest in the world and is the main source of transportation for the people. Mrs. Jack Johannsen announc ed that the Athletic Association is planning a Father-Son, Mo ther-Daughter banquet for all the students who participated in this year’s athletic program. The date is to be announced later. . Mrs. Jack Arthur and Mrs. E. O. Hicks announced that plans for the annual spring barbecue had been completed. The grade count plaque and prize was awarded to the second grade teacher. After the business session, re freshments were served by Mrs. S. Pillegi and Mrs. Helen Evans. ALTAR SOCIETY MEETS AT ST. PAUL’S DOUGLAS —The St. Paul’s Altar Society met in regular monthly session at the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening, April 1. The President, Mrs. Dan Stretch presided over the busi ness meeting. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved and the treasurers re port was given. A thank-you note from Mrs. Ed Lund was read to the mem bers by Mrs. Dan Stretch. Mrs. Lund expressed her deep appre ciation to the Altar Society for their prayers and spiritual help during the illness of her hus band. A letter was read in regard to the coming Diocesan meeting, which will be held in Macon, Georgia on Saturday and Sun day, April 25 and 26. Father Card gave a most in formative talk on the Sacra ment of Matrimony emphasizing its Sancity; a Sancity based on the fact that God is the Author of Marriage and married people cooperate so closely with God in His plan for the human race. COMMUNION CLASS MARY'S, AUGUSTA “Membership Roundup” For Auxiliary SAVANNAH — A “Member ship Round-Up” has been plan ned for the April meeting of the Knights Auxiliary. Husbands of members are also invited to en joy the Buffet and Social on Friday, April 24th at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Sati rday, June 13th was selected for the Annual Instal lation Banquet and Dance to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Banquet will begin at 8 P. M. with dancing to follow at .9:30 P. M. Prize-Winning Motion Picture To Open In Savannah April 22 SAVANNAH — The beautiful and moving film “The Miracle of Marcelino,” a motion picture which has equally charmed critics and the public all over the world, will open in Savan nah at the Savannah Theatre on Wednesday, April 22, 1959 un der the sponsorship of the So ciety of Our Lady of the Air ways of Hunter Air Force Base. “The Miracle of Marcelino” is based on an old Spanish legend which was written into a best selling novel by one of Spain’s foremost authors, Jose Maria Sanchez-Silva. It tells the story of a little boy who was found by a Franciscan Monk and taken into the villiage Monastery. The twelve monks in residence there decided to rear him them selves rather than give him up for adoption into a home they know fo be an unhappy one. The situations that develop as a result of the child’s being brought up in such unusual sur roundings with twelve fathers and no mother are both comic and dramatic, and always touch ing and tender. “The Miracle of Marcelino” is also unique in that it stars a six-year-old youngster named Pablito Calvo who won the Can nes Film Festival award for the best child actor as a.result of his portrayal of Marcelino. “Every Catholic should make this picture a ‘must’ ” said a spokesman for the Hunter Air Force society sponsoring the film. ‘.‘This picture is indeed one of those rare films in which truth and reverence are the theme.” Discount coupons will be dis tributed through all the local Catholic Schools and will also be available at the Notre Dame Book Store and the following business establishments in Sav annah: Norwood’s Record Shop, The Soda Shop, Park and Shop parking areas and Sears & Roe buck. PRIESTS OF THE BIOOESE The Rev. John Crean was born in Loughlynn, County Roscommon, Ireland. After at tending the National School for ten years, Father Crean made his secondary studies at the Immaculate Conception College, Sligo. Father completed his Philoso phical and Theological course at All Hallows College, Dublin, and was ordained to the priest hood at the Seminary Chapel in June 1911, by the Most Rev. Bishop Donnelly, Titular Bish op of Canea. Father Crean began his priest ly work in Georgia in 1929, his first appointment being as as sistant pastor of the church of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Savannah. In 1933. Father was assigned as assistant pastor of Holy f am- ily parish, Columbus. In 1936 he was name rector of St. Joseph’s Church, Washington and man- REV. JOHN CREAN ager of St. Joseph’s Home there. He remained in Washington un til 1954 when he was assigned to his present post at St. Mary’s- on-the-Hiil, Augusta. Victim Of Communist Tyranny Before World War II Lithuania was 85 per cent Catholic, loday, of the 1.6 USSR republics it is the only Catholic nation totally incorporated into the Godless Communistic orbit. Among the bishops victims of the Communist hate for religion is Bishop T. Matulionis of Kaisadorys, now 86, who has been in prison thiee times, 1922, 1933 and 1946. He is shown here (left) before his third arrest and after his release from ten years in Siberia. In 1935 he visited American Lithuanians. He is now confined to a village outside his diocese, broken in health but not in spirit or faith.—(NC Photos). UNFURL NEW NCCM FLAG The newly adopted flag of the National Council of Catholic Men is inspected by NCCM executive director Martin H. Work (left) and Homer H. Hammond, program director and designer of the standard. It will be officially introduced at a special presentation ceremony during the NCCM national convention in Detroit, April 1 to 5. Some 3,000 delegates from member organizations are expected to attend the ses sions. (NC Photos)