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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, September 19, 1959 SISTERS SMILE FOR SALK SHOTS His Eminence Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York looks on as Sisters of vari ous Orders receive the first of three balk Vaccaie injections, at bt. Vincent's Hospital, New York. Eight hospitals are seneuuiect to administer the mnocuiations to some 4,458 nuns of the New Yorit Archdiocese, who accepted the Cardinal s invitation to receive the shots. Flans are being made for similar mnocuiation of priests of tne Archdiocese.—(NC Photos). ST. MARY’S AUXILIARY’S FIRST MEETIIIU OF YHR AUGUSTA — Tne r eg mar Casino. The following commit- rneetmg of St. Mary’s Ladies Popes Can Never Compromise With Evil, Pontiff States Auxiliary was held on Septem ber 9th at the Parish Hail. Mrs. Louis .battey, president, wel comed those members in par ticular who had not previously attended meetings, and intro duced Father Kevin Bollend, new Assistant Pastor at St. Mary’s. Mrs. Battey announced the following changes in chairmen for the coming year: Spiritual Development, Mrs. Kichard Bowies; Ways and Means, Mrs. Stephen Muiherin and Mrs. S. K. crown; Plome and School, Axrs. Barry Henderson. The new Ways and Means chairmen with great momen tum, have already planned a barbecue for Tuesday, October 2/th, to be prepared by Mrs. Jeff Barton at the Julian Smith tee was announced tor this pro ject: Tickets, Mrs. Albert Bice; uecorations, Mrs. Eugene Mar ks; Mailing, Mrs. John Kemble, Mrs. couis Muiherin, Mrs. Bert Hester; Serving, Mrs. ’William H. Earrett; Cakes, Mrs. Bernard Doris. Mrs. Battey next recognized Mrs. Norman Boatwright, pres ident of the Diocesan council, wno clarified the work of the National Council of Catholic Women as not a separate orga nization, but one founded to coordinate tne work of all the women who work for their own parishes, with the Savannah Diocesan Council as a gathering togetner of some thirty-odd ex isting clubs. Augusta Deanery President, Mrs. E. J. Ward, announced that the annual fail meeting of the Augusta Deanery will be held at a luncheon at the Eiks Club on Sunday, October 4th. Mrs. Ward mentioned that one of the mam issues in tne Deanery program was the fight against Indecent Literature, borne of the focal PTA’s are now interested in the project, and a list has been compiled of objectionable pub lications regularly found on tne newsstands. Mrs. Roy Odom reported that her committee had conducted a Nursery during the 11 o’ciock Mass in the summer months, and would continue to do so. Since more volunteers are need ed it was suggested that 7th grade girls mignt like to help as a corporate work of mercy. Program Chairman, Mrs. WTlliam Bush, introduced Msgr. D. J. Bourke, V.F., who, having recently returned from a trip to his native land, was happy to give a beautiful “tour” of Ire land, with slides and music and commentary on record. Name Albany Chairmen ALBANY — The first Altar Society meeting of the year was held Tuesday night, September 8th, in St. Teresa’s School audi torium with the president, Mrs. Ken Lewis, presiding. Father Marvin LeFrois open ed the meeting with a prayer. Tne officers and new members introduced themselves and the president extended a cordial welcome to ail and expressed a desire to have such a fine at tendance in the future. Chairman of standing com mittees were announced as fol lows: Catnoiic charities, Mrs. Bob Kimbreii; Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Mrs. L. T. King; Home and School, Mrs. Prank Jones; libraries and lit erature, Mrs. E. S. Armstrong; legislature, Airs. E. C. Fudge; spiritual development, Mrs. V/. Yv. Kirksey; Oivii Detense, Mrs. R. E. McCormack, Sr.; public relations, Airs. J. L. Lindsay and Airs. Paul M. Anderson; pro gram chairman, Mrs. Ralph Kahler, and refreshments, Airs. A. L. Duke. Father LeFrois spoke briefly to the members about being present for the ladies commun ion Sunday, the first Sunday of each month. He encouraged a greater participation in this and a motion was made and approv ed that a special prayer be re cited in unison by ail of the ladies on their special commun ion Sunday. Mrs. W. W. Kirkley gave an interesting reading entitled, “St. Teresa’s Book Mark.” It was announced that the fall barbecue will be held at the school on Saturday night, Oc tober 3. Chairman of the bar becue is Mrs. Frank Hertz, who outlined plans for the event and announced her committee work ers. The program for the evening was a most interesting talk by Rt. Rev. Francis Sadlier, OSB, on the leprosorium located in Carville, La. Father Abbot serv ed as Catholic chaplain in that community for four years, his most recent assignment. He gave a brief history of the ori gin of this Leprosorium, found ed in 1894. He also presented some pertinent facts in regard to the disease itself, the various forms of therapy used and the different forms of recreation in the community. At the close of his talk Fa ther Abbott explained the great need for educating the public about leprosy. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments served. Father Flater New Assistant At St. Pauls DOUGLAS — The Reverend Gerald R. Flater, O.M.I., has recently been named assistant pastor at St. Paul’s Church here. Father Flater is from Win- throp, Massachusetts, and is a graduate of Holy Angels Col legiate Institute, Buffalo, N. Y. Father Flater received his as sociate of arts degree from Our Lady of Hope Mission Semi nary, Newburgh, N. Y., in 1951. He made his novitiate at the Oblate Novitiate, Ipswich, Mas sachusetts, and began his phi losophical studies at Oblate College, Washington, D. C., in 1952. After receiving his Ph.B. (magna cum laude) in 1954, he began his theological studies at the Oblate Major Seminary, Washington, D. C. Father Flater was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood at the National Shrine of the Immac ulate Conception, Washington, D. C., in 1957. In the fall of that year he entered the School of Sacred Theology at Catholic University of America and re ceived his S.T.L. in 1958. In the fall of 1958 Father Flater was assigned to the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Catho lic University of America, where he recently completed work for his Master’s Degree in Sociology. Altar Society meets At Douglas DOUGLAS — The regular monthly meeting of St. Paul’s Altar Society was held at the Parish Hall September 1. The opening prayer was led by Fa ther Card. The president, Mrs. Dan Stritch, presided over the bus iness meeting. Father Card gave a most in teresting and informative talk on “Fonts of Revelation,” “Sac red Scripture and Tradition” and also on indulgences. The Altar Society welcomed Mrs. Roger Frickie as a new member. CASTELGANDOLFO, Italy, (NC) — The pope can be as good and patient as possible, said His Holiness Pope John XXIII, but when it comes to a matter of temporizing with evil then he will be firm, clear and immovable. Speaking to thousands at a general audience, the Pope cited the example of St. John the Baptist who sacrificed his life for his faith in and loyalty to God. Everyone, said the Pope, can and must draw from this a les son for himself. Christian life does not consist simply in prais ing the Lord and honoring Him by outward show, but in the complete fulfillment of what is prescribed in the 10 Command ments which repeat, so clearly and effectively, the natural law imprinted in the heart of every Meeting Of Sacred Heart Home and School AUGUSTA — Mr. John Hol- leran, president of the Sacred Heart Home and School Asso ciation, introduced the Rev. Ed ward Shields, S.J., at the Wed nesday evening meeting in the school’s cafetorium, and an nounced that Father Shields would serve as the organiza tion’s moderator. The moderator thanked ev eryone for the cordial welcome extended to him since his ap pointment as pastor of Sacred Heart Church and pledged his support to the Sisters of Mer cy and the lay teachers who staff the school. Sr. Mary Rosalie, R.S.M., principal, stated that the girl students will begin wearing the school uniforms on October 5, and that instructions in Spanish would be given each Saturday morning at the school. The principal expressed her appreciation to all the parents, and members of the Sacred Heart C.Y.O., for donating their time and services in renovating the school building during the summer months. The president announced that the Home and School Associa tion will operate a parking lot, adjacent to the fair grounds, during the annual fall fair, and that the first barbecue will be held on October 15, at the Jul ian Smith Park. Mrs. John Wheatley, grade mothers’ chairman, has appoint ed the following to her com- mitttee: Mrs. Lawrence Carter, Mrs. Marion Herman, Mrs. A. W. Gilchrist, Mrs. J. W. Nixon, Mrs. S. Pileggi, Mrs. W. P. Sheppard, Mrs. Clifford Rich ards, Mrs. B. C. Cordy, Mrs. Jos. Oetjen, Mrs. E. F. Castro, Mrs. V. R. Smith, Mrs. J. J. Lavin, Mrs. Jack Arthur, Mrs. E. O. Hicks, Mrs. T. Male, Mrs. V. E. Della-Guistina and Airs. J. L. Newsome. Mr. Jos. Oetjen was appointed chairman of the grade fathers. Mr. J. O. Bennett and Mr. Jack Arthur were appointed as co- chairmen of the auditing com mittee to serve with Mr. R. Z. Craig. Mr. L. J. McDonald, chairman of the athletic committee, an nounced that John Laird will return as football coach for the school team. The attendance plaque and the grade count prize was won by Sr. Mary De Lellis’ first grade. After the business session, re freshments were served by Mrs. J. J. Eigner, Mrs. William Kearns, Airs. A. J. Hoehn, and Mrs. William Wheatley. man. It is a question of saying “no” to evil in all its forms, the Pope said. In daily life, one often hears it said that the Church could be more lenient, that it could agree to a few small com promises, the Pope noted. This it can never do, he said. The Pope can be good and patient, he continued, but in the face of sad realities, the miser able acts of non-fulfillment, his attitude, whatever the cost, will be firm, clear and immovable in compliance and in respect of truth. Farewell Supper For Douglas Priests DOUGLAS—A Buffet Supper, at the Parish Hall, was given by the Ladies of the St. Paul’s Altar Society to bid goodby to the Rev. Father Eugene J. Card, O. M. I., and the Rev. Father Robert G. Vincent, O. M. I. Fol lowing the supper, a gift was presented to each of the Fathers as a small token of appreciation. Father Vincent leaves for Rome, Italy, where he will work for his degree in Scripture, and Father Card will go to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he will be Assistant Pastor of Immacu late Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Homecoming Day At Willacoochee WILLACOOCHIE — Home coming Day services were held at the Holy Family Church near Willacoochee on Sunday, Aug- us 23. Services began at 11:30 a. m., with the Mass, offered by Fa ther Robert Vincent, of Wash ington, D. C. Following the Mass, a picnic dinner was served on the grounds. After a most enjoyable meal, family and friends again gathered in church for Benedic tion of The Blessed Sacrament and to give thanks to God for His many gifts. ML St. Joseph Parents Club Meeting Fatner Kevin Boland who has just arrived irom Cork, Ireland to take up his duties at St. Mary’s Church was present and also made a short talk. Monsignor D. J. Burke, V. F., was presented by Mrs. C. B. Thompson, Program Chairman. In ins speech he warned parents, “Do not be too lenient'with your children. There is a stong lack or parental control among the children of today. The parents must always cooperate fully with the teacher.” A vote was taken by all pres ent and it was decided to noid future Parent-Teacher club meetings in the evenings. Refreshments were served by Mrs. R. N. Bowles and her committee. Mrs. E. D. Randall Augusta Services AUGUSTA, — Funeral serv ices for Mrs. Elvira McDonald Randall were held September 4th, at the Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Edward Shields, S. J., officiating. Survivors are her husband, Edward Dennison Randall; one half-sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Deween, Niagara Falls, N. Y., one niece, one nephew and a number of cousins. Savannah Services SAVANNAH, •— Funeral serv ices for Mrs. Frances Romano were held September 3rd, at the Church of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Survivors are a son, John S. Romano, four daughters, Mrs. A. Carano, Mrs. Joseph Quad- rella and Mrs. K. R. Harvey, sixteen grandchildren and sev eral great-grandchildren. St. Joseph's Catholic Women Hold Meeting Reynolds & Manley Lumber Company H. L. MANLEY, President & General Mgr. H. L. MANLEY, JR., Vice-President FRED L. SHEAROUSE, Executive Vice-President Manufacturers of BAND LAWN, ROUGH AND DRESSED CYPRESS, PINE AND HARDWOOD LUMBER SAVANNAH, GA. Take Home . . . Bread Cakes Splendid Because It’s Blended (Compliment.J (Dj' First Federal Savings & Loan Association SAVANNAH'S LARGEST SAVINGS ASSOCIATION 3V2% Current Annual Savings Rate Main Office: 30 E. Bryan St. Skidaway Branch: Skidaway Rd. at McAlpin St. Garden City Branch: Hwy. 17 at Rommel Ave. BEST WISHES FROM Pi Rives E. Worrell ( incorporated General Contractors SAVANNAH, GA. .6., AUGUSTA — Mt. St. Joseph Parent Teachers Club held its first meeting September 8th, at the school auditorium. Mrs. T. J. Heffernan, presi dent, presided. Sister XVlary Gerald, the new school princi pal, was introduced and spoke briefly. FLEMING HEIGHTS — St. Joseph’s Council of Catholic Women met recently in Lourdes Hail. Special tribute was paid to Mrs. Betty Anthony for her work in the Council for the past years. She and her family are moving to Atlanta. A Madonna Statue was presented to her for a farewell token. Mrs. Frances Romano gram. Plans were completed to hold a Butter Cookie Sale on the first Sunday of the month after each Mass. The cookies will be baked by the Women of the Council. Plans were made for a Spaghetti Supper and Dance to be neid at bourdes Hail on Saturday Evening, September 26th. The meeting was closed with a prayer lead by Father Nicholas J. Quinlan, Pastor. Upon com pletion of the meeting con ducted by Mrs. Stephen Szemc- sak, president of the Council, a social nour was held at winch cake and punch were served. Savannah Deanery To Meet Sept. 30 SAVANNAH: — The fall meeting of the Savannah Dean ary Council of Catholic Women will be held at Savannah Beach, Georgia, on Wednesday, Sep tember 30th. The meeting will begin with a dialougue mass to be cele brated at St. Michael’s Church at 11 A. M., followed by a buf fet luncheon at the Hotel 'Tybee at 12 noon. The Organization and Development Committee of the Deanery will present a pro- Members of all affiliated Deanery organizations are in vited to attend this meeting and to. participate in the broad field of Catholic Action in which the deanery is engaged. Reservations may be made by contacting Mrs. John Phillips, 23 Nancy Place, Wymberly, Isle of Hope, Savannah, Georgia, or by telephoning Elgin 53266. Reservations should be made be fore September 25th.