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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, May 2, 1959 SCENE AT CAMP VILLA MARIE PRIESTS OF Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Fleming Heights, is the Rev. Nicholas J. Quinlan. A native of Waterford, Ire land, f ather Quinlan came to America in early youth. He at tended schools in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Wash ington, D. C., completing his theological studies at Belmont Abbey, Belmont. In ly'iil Father Quinlan mark ed the Hath anniversary of his ordination with a visit to Eng land and his native Ireland. During his 27 years in the priesthood, Father has served in Savannah, Atlanta, Athens, Griffin, LaGrange and Augusta. THE DIOCESE Rev. N. J. Quinlan Saint Vincent's CSMC Meets Communism “Person-to-Person” CINCINNATI—W h a t would be the reaction of the average high school student who walked into a classroom prepared to give a speech on “The Freedoms Granted by the Constitution of the United States” and found himself face-to-face with a Communist commissar of edu cation? This is one of the hair- raising possibilities which could very readily become a reality if Communism should succeed in conquering the United States. The efforts of. St. Vincent Academy, Savannah, in the fight against Communism are fea tured in an article, “Savannah CSMC Meets Communism Per son-to-Person,” in the May issue ot The Shield national magazine of the Catholic Students’ Mis sion Crusade, published here. The article, written by Fran ces Quadrella and Faye Crump, tells how the senior class of the school made a “person-to-per son” presentation of Commun ism to the student body during a forty-five minute program. The program was divided into four parts: 1) interviews with the past, 2) the silenced church speaks; 3) testimony of outstand ing leaders; and 4) conclusions. “Interviews with the past” were introduced by students representing Marx and Engels, the fathers of modern Socialism. They were followed by other students impersonating Lenin and Stalin carrying out the prin ciples of world revolution. Then Imre Nagy, Hungarian patriot executed during the 1956 revolt, was brought back to tell of his plight under tyranny. Lucia, one of the shepherd children of Fatima, came with a plea that Our Lady’s message for prayer and pennance be heeded so that there might be peace. The second part, “The sil enced Church speaks,” included students in the characters of Cardinals Stepinac and Mind- szenty. A student representing a Maryknoli Sister pleaded for prayers for the souls behind the iron Curtain. “The testimony of outstanding leaders” featured the voices of J, Edgar Hoover, Director of the FBI; Boris Pasternak, Russian novelist; Whittaker Chambers, American ex-Communist and oiners. They reiaiect some of their true dealings with the Communists. In concluding the program Father Henry J. Klocker, Na tional Secretary of the CSMC, was quoted as saying “Cnnst did not give us our Faith as a sedative . . . but as a fighting 4 anh, a Faith that could match the toughest problems of any age. Either we begin to live our Faith—to assert it with a con viction and fearlessness that will outmatch the misdu’ected zeal of the Communists—or we be come slaves.” The twenty girls who were in the presentation composed their own speeches with the help of magazines and biogra phies lrom the school library. Activities such as this one in Savannah are a part of the Com munism program being carried on by CSMC units throughout the country. In addition to study, it also aims at action Within the scope of student limitations. Services For Mrs, Minnie Owens SAVANNAH, Ga. — Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Gray Owens were held April 10th at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. TWENTIETH ANNUAL DCCW CONVENTION HELD AT MACON MACON — “If we live as God nah, Mrs. Davis, of Macon, and wills, we shall be all things to Mrs. Jack Johannsen, of Augus- all men,” The Most Rev. Thos. ta, gave the vice-president’s re- J. McDonough, D.D., J.C.D., ports, as presidents of their re- Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese spective deaneries. Mrs. H. S. of Savannah, told the women Buckiey, corresponding secre- attending the Twentieth Annu- tary, read the report of the dio- al Convention of the Savannah cesan president’s office. Diocesan Council of Catholic Father Toomey read a letter Women, at the Low Pontifical from Archbishop Gerald P. O’ Mass last Sunday at St. Joseph’s Kara, in which ne stated “From Church. His Excellency was the the very beginning, when in celebrant and speaker at the Macon, we organized the Dio- convention Mass. cesan Council, I have been The theme of the convention aware of the splendid work tnat “P e a c e and Understanding you good ladies have been do- Through Our Lady of Fatima” uig lor the Church in Georgia, was carried out in the panel dis- Tnrough your activities and cussion which was presented by througn your exemplary Cath- the Diocesan International Re- °iic Rwjjjs, you have played no lations Committee. Mrs. A. J. small pare m the great growth Seyden, chairman!, introduced tnaL bas marked tne life of the Fa trier Joseph Stranc, moderat- Cnurch in Georgia during tne or, and tne toiiowing panelists: P ast twenty years. I am pro- Miss Mary Isong, of China, at- loundiy thankiui tor ail that the tending Wesleyan College, in Council has done for tne Church Macon, Miss Lucia Sgalbazzini, an d f° r souls in our part of the of Xtaiy, attending St. Vincent’s worid where Catholics are re- Academy, in Savannah, Miss lativeiy few. But what our Carmen Vaiceran, of Cuba, at- Catholics lack in numbers they tending Mt. de Sales Academy, make up for in their zeal and in Macon, and Mr. Friedrich in the goodness of their lives.” Mohr, of Germany, attending His Excellency stated that the Mercer University in Macon. The students gave descriptions ot the social and religious cus toms, of their native lands, as compared with those which they have observed from their brief stay in tne United States. The young panelists, with an excel lent command of the English language, answered the many pertinent questions of their ad ult audience. The dioceesan council is grateful to the Sisters of Mer cy, of Mt. de Sales Academy, and their students, for the In ternational Rotations Exhibit, and to Mrs. Jonn McCrary for her work in planning the pan el discussion. The Very Rev. John D. Toom ey presented the banquet speak er, ivisgr. Thos. J. rrtzgeraid, wno aierted tne women of the council to the dangers, to youth, from the obscene literature wmch is found in magazines and paper backed books which are so easily accessible. The speaker said that the State of Georgia and ail the faiths are to ... a commended for taking steps to obliterate obscene lit erature, but that constant vigi lance ana prayer are esential to this gigantic task. Msgr. Flzgezaid stated that the Na tional Organization of Decent Literature prints a list of Ac ceptable Books for Youth and also a NODL Newsletter which is avanaoie to tne general pub lic. The address is NODL, Room 619, 33 East Parkway, Chicago 5, Illinois. “All women are spiritually mothers,” Mrs. Mary Reed New- land, Catholic author and lec turer, told the ladies at the luncheon. She explained that the "profound trutths of Faith can be taught to children” and recommended that all parents take a brief moment to “be quiet and allow God to speak to the soul.” The following officers were elected and installed at the con vention: Mrs. Norman I. Boat wright, of Augusta, president; Miss Margaret Collins, of Sav annah, secretary; Mrs. E. H. Buck, of Macon, treasurer. The presidents of the deanery coun cils were confirmed as vice presidents of the diocesan coun cil — Mrs. A. J. Seyden, of Sav annah, Mrs. Clarke Davis, of Macon, (Columbus Deanery) and Mrs. L. J. Ward, of Augus ta. Mimeographed copies of the reports of the numerous works performed by the diocesan com mittees during the past year were distributed to each of the members. Mrs. Owen Porter, of Savan- B. J. Taylor of Savannah, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. invitation to tne convention had “the effect of making me very homesick, indeed.” Cablegrams were sent from the convention to His Holiness, Pope John XX1U, and to Arch- bisnop O’Hara, and telegrams were sent to Mrs. Jos. Kelly, Sr. of Savannah, first diocesan presiaent, wno was not able to attend tne convention, and to Mrs. Wm. J. Mahoney, im- meaiate past president of tne National Council, who is ill. Mrs. Wm. Gartiand, of Myr tle Beach, S. C., provincial di rector, Mrs. E. N. Chappell, Jr., presiaent ol the Atlanta Dio cesan Council of Catholic Wo men, and Ohas. C. Chesser, State Deputy of the Knignts of Columbus, were among tne hon or guests at the convention. Bisnop McDonough, at the luncheon, thanked tne Rt. Rev. Thos. I. Sheehan, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, the parish council, and all the people of Macon for the gracious hospital ity extended to the diocesan council. His Excellency urged the wo men to “apply thoughts and in spirations irom the convention to their personal lives.” Resolutions from this annual meeting will be published in the next issue of the Savannah Bulletin. The 1960 convention will be held in Savannah. FILM STAR GARY COOPER JOINS CHURCH HOLLYWOOD, (NC) — Film star Gary Cooper has become a convert to Catholicism, it was disclosed here. Mr. Cooper was received into the Church on April 9 at Good Shepherd parish, Beverly Hills, where the Cooper family lives. Msgr. Daniel Sullivan is pastor of the church. It was reported that Mr. Cooper, best known for his cow boy portrayals, has been con sidering this step for some time. His wife, Sandra, and daughter are both Catholics. Each of the Monsignors will also be honored at receptions in their own parishes. Dedicate Cathedral YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, (NC) —Auxiliary Bishop Floyd L. Begin of Cleveland offered a Pontifical Mass in the new Ca thedral of St. Columba here, ending week-long dedication ceremonies at the cathedral. The most serious problem in life seems to be that we get old too soon and wise too late. — « M! * THE FIRST COMMUNION CLASS of St. Teresa’s Paris h in Albany is shown above with the Pastor, Rev. Marvin J. Le- Frois, in the center; and on the left, Sister Miriam, Ad.PP.S., Prin cipal of St. Teresa’s School; on the right, Sister Leona, second grade teacher. FIRST GIRL SCOUT VISITS CATHEDRAL TROOP — Shown here are: First row: Catherine Corish, Loretto Dressel, Genevieve Pigman, Barbara Little, Rosemary Rochefort, Toni Hill, Linda Hammitt, Mary Ann Becker. Second row: Regina Elmore, Terese Saunders, Diane Silva, Nancy Derbaum, Geraldine Johnson, Mary L. Muller, Shiela Overstreet, Ellen Hogan, Sally Russell’ Linda Chapman. Third row: Theresa Winders, Kathy Rochefort, Mrs. Joseph Winders, Assistant Leader, Eileen Kearns, Kathleen Lut- tge, Joyce Spivey, Linda Lee, Msgr. McNamara, Mrs. George Paul, Leader, Mrs. Daisy Lawrence, Sandra Wilkins, Carmelita Colson, Lea Walsh, Ann Sauers, Mrs. Francis Mars, Assistant Leader, Sharon Mars. Absent when picture was taken: Paula George, Kathleen Woodward, Katrina Ogden. Mrs. L. J. Ward New President Augusta Deanery Saint Mary’s Auxiliary Meets AUGUSTA — The regular Savannah Deanery Council Meets SA VANN API — Savannah Deanery Council of Catholic Women met in the new audi torium of Blessed Sacrament School. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Brennan, pastor, extended a welcome on behalf of the parish, and invited the ladies to make a tour of the new school build ing. Officers were elected for the ensuing year wuth Mrs. Arnold Seyden as president, Mrs. John Phillips, Mrs. Frank Hahne, Jr., and M. E. Lens (Brunswick) vice-presidents, M r s. Eugene Fitzpatrick, secretary, and Mrs. John Ganem, treasurer. The new officers were installed by Rev erend John Toomey, spiritual moderator. The retiring president, Mrs. Owen Porter, presided and gave an interesting report of her activities for the past year. Winners of the Annual Essay Contest were announced. Luver- nia Brown, of Saint Pius X High School was winner in Group 1; Mark Regan, of St. James School, Group 2; and Marian Altman o f Cathedral Day School. Group 3. Prizes were presented the winners at the meeting of their respective Schools during the month of April. Summarized reports by the various committee chairman in dicated much work and activity in the various areas. Mrs. H. A. Stamey, chairman on Catholic Charities stressed the need for workers on cancer pads for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home, Atlanta. NEWS OF OUR LADY'S SODALITY AUGUST A—O u r Lady’s Sodality of Aquinas High School used for its theme, The Three Vocations in Life. At the break fast after Mass celebrated by Father Seikel, three guests speakers, a nun, a nurse, and a mother, presented views on their states in life. Speaking first was Sister Jos eph Marie of Saint Joseph’s Hospital. Sister gave the soda- lists insight into busy convent life. Next was Miss Dorothy Armstrong who spoke on the professional life. The final speaker was Mrs. William Real. As a wife and mother, she point ed out the pros and con of mar ried life. The speakers were affronted with many questions at the end of the talks. Included in the sodality’s April activities was the recep tion of the Freshmen. On April 6lh, the school chapel was the scene of the formal reception of the new candidates. Father Seikel gave an inspiring talk to the Sodality. After the pre sentation of the Sodality certifi cates and medals, Benediction of the most Blessed Sacrament was given. Following the ceremony the old members gave a party for the incoming members. Those received were: Anne Andrews, Lynn Arthur, Lee Bussey, Catherine Callahan, Mary Campbell, Cherie Car penter, Patricia Caruse, Rita Coleman, Betty Deigman, Renee Etheredge, Carol Ann Evans, Elsie Holsten, Mary Jacobs, Lin da Loomis, Julia O’Connell, Bernice Pate, Alice Powell, Bar bara Schafer, Patricia Sheehan, Nina Tantiile. AUGUSTA — Mrs. L. J. Ward was chosen president for the coming year by the Augusta Mrs. L. J. Ward Deanery Council of Catholic Women at their Spring Meeting held Sunday, April 12th, at St. Mary’s Hall. Other officers will be Mrs. William E. Anthony, Treasurer, Mrs. Clifford Rich ard, Recording Secretary, and Mrs. W. H. Holmes, Corre sponding Secretary. Annual reports of the Parish Councils were given by Miss Della Kearney f o r Sacred Heart, Mrs. E. V. Hastings for St. Mary’s, Miss Margaret Strauch for St. Patrick’s, and Mrs. Stephen Szemcsak for St. Joseph’s. In addition to the appointed delegates a large number of members signified their inten tion of attending the Diocesan Convention to be held in Macon on April 25th and 26th. In appointing Mrs. L. J. Ward to represent the Augusta Dean ery at the N.C.C.W. Leader ship Institute to be held in Wil liamsburg, Virginia, in June Mrs. Jack Johannsen, outgoing President, stated that our Fed eration provided many oppor tunities for training as well as for service. A rising vote of thanks was extended Mrs. Johannsen for the work accomplished during the past year under her able and capable leadership. Monsignor Daniel J. Bourke welcomed the incoming officers and complimented the Deanery on the many and various activi ties undertaken during the past year. Following the business meet ing Mrs. George Kiser, Mrs. Victor Casella and Mrs. Ben Pierce, Jr. served refreshments from a beautifully appointed tea table centered with an arrange ment of pink gladioli. Cathedral Hone And School Hears Attorney SAVANNAH — “The Respon sibility of the Press in Our Dai ly Lives” was the subject of an address given by Mr. Mich ael Gannarn, attorney, at the monthly meeting of the Cathe dral Home and School Associa tion. Mr. Gannam stressed the obligation we have to keep well informed through the medium of radio, television and the press. Msgr. T, James McNamara outlined the campaign which will commence on May 3rd for the rer nation of the Cathedral and urged everyone’s support in helping to maintain the beauty of this structure. Miriam Allman of the 4th grade was presented the award as winner of group three in the monthly meeting of St. Mary’s auxiliary was held at St. Mary’s Hail. Mrs. Val Hastings, presi dent, presided. Mrs. James Cullum, chairman of Decent Literature committee, reported that 110 leters had been recently sent to P.T.O. and church groups, asking that they also endeavor to see that indecent literature be removed from the newsstands. She stat ed that a good response had al ready been realized from the letters, and that her committee was planning to show a film on Decent Literature to several organizations this spring. The nominating chairman, Mrs. William Barrett, presented the following slate for the com ing year: Mrs. Louis Battey, president; Mrs. J. C. Hagler, III, vice presi dent; Mrs. Joseph Greene, sec retary, Mrs. James Cullum, treasurer. Mrs. Claude Wright, program chairman, introduced Mrs. John Buckley, who as guest speaker gave a very lively and humor ous talk. Mrs. Hastings announced that plans were being made to honor Father Bourke with a re ception on the occasion of his 25th anniversary. Alumnae Meets At St. Vincent’s SAVANNAH—T h e monthly meeting of the St. Vincent’s Alumnae Association will be held Tuesday evening, April 21, at 8:15 in the school auditorium. Guest speaker at the meeting will be Mr. Madison Z. Brower, Director of the Chatham-Savan- nah Civil Defense Council. Mr. Brower will speak to the mem bers of the Alumnae on the local Civil Defense organization and the part they can play in this vital function. COLUMBUS — “New Ac counts,” a panel dealing with the question, “Is Television a Good Influence in Building Fu ture Citizens or Not?” was fea tured at the April meeting of the Holy P’amiiy PTA led by George Gingell, the panel was composed of a group of Pacelli High students. Opening the program, Mr. Gingell pointed out that TV is indeed a new account in the household. It brings numerous events into our home which we must first relate to ourselves and to our faith in order to find their value. First the students described their favorite program material and agreed on entertainment, preferably comedy. As one boy suggested, he wanted “some thing to soothe him, after doing homework.” Asked if they could do home work while the television set is on, most agreed they could. One girl claimed the TV could blot out other distracting house- essay contest sponsored by the Savannah Deanery. Founder’s Day will be observ ed at the May meeting at which time the past .presidents of the organization will be honored. First Girl Scout Visits Cathedral Troup SAVANNA H—Girl Scout Troop No. 94 of the Cathedral Day School was visited by Mrs. Daisey Gordon Lawrence, niece of the founder of the Girl Scout movement and fix-st registered girl scout in the United States. Mrs. Lawrence presented a copy of her “Lady In Savannah” to Msgr. T. James McNamara, Cathedral Rector, and also at tended the dedication of a room in the basement of the Cathe dral Rectory where the-troop holds its meetings. Troop 94 was formed as a Brownie Troop in November, 1953, and is sponsored by the Cathedral Home. St. Mary’s GYC Elects flew Officers AUGUSTA—At their monthly business meeting, April twelfth, the Youth Council of Saint Mary’s on the Hill, Augusta, elected new officers. The results of the election are as follows: President, Lawrence J. Ward, Jr.; Vice-President, Mary Ander son; Secretary, Kathleen Cur tiss; Treasurer, Joseph B. Leon ard, Jr. At this same meeting the new Committee Chairmen were ap pointed: Spiritual Chairman, Pat Ma hon; Cultural Chairman, Joan Page Mannelly; Social Chair man, Bernice Pate; Physical Chairman, Franklin W. Smith. Mrs. Earl Moss, a new adult advisor, was introduced to the Council. Mrs Moss will head the cultural department. These new officers and com mitteemen will be formaly in stalled in September. hold noises and thus aid con centration. The panel also discussed the influence of westerns and ro mantic programs and agreed tel evision can , be a tremendous force for good in the home and that the viewers should be se lective in their watching. Mrs. Anthony Allen presided over the meeting. Mrs. Joe Brannon announced that an in formal PTA dance would be held Friday, May 8 at the Har mony Club to raise money for the school. Savannah Services Mrs. Eula Downing SAVANNAH, Ga. — Funeral services for Mrs. Eula Daniels Downing were held April 17th at the Sacred Heart Church. Survivors are her husband Dennis T. Dawning, Sr., two daughters, Miss Margaret Downing and Mrs. Charles Car ter; one son, Dennis T. Downing, Jr.; one sister, Mrs. W. H. Young, Sr.; all of Savannah; one brother, Harper C. Daniels, Chattanooga, Tenn., and seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pacelli Panel Discusses Is Television Good Influence In Building Future Citizens?