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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, May 14, 1960 DCCW CONVENTION- (Continued from Page 1) priest, graduate student and professor. At present he divides his year between lecturing in the Lateran’s Pontifical Athen- eum of Both Laws and duties in his home diocese, where he was formerly Officialis of the diocese and a professor in St. John’s Seminary. A graduate of Georgetown University, Father Lafferty be came a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the Unit ed States and practiced law for seven years in Little Rock, Ar kansas, before answering the call to the priesthood. He closed his law offices and went to Rome, where he lived for six months as a layman before en tering upon his seminary studies in that city. He was ordained there in 1935 and received his degree in theology from the Gregorian University. After two years of teaching back home, he returned to Rome for graduate studies in canon law at the Atheneum, in which he now holds a professor’s chair and from which he received the treasured degree of Doctor of Both Laws, (canon and civil.) Father Lafferty’s Roman ca reer was once more interrupted by World War 11, which brought him bajck to this country for several years of teaching and other duties. Thus has the pat tern of Father Lafferty’s life for the past twenty-two years been woven by a shuttle cross ing and returning between Rome and America. His partici pation in the life of two coun tries makes him an ideal inter preter of one to the other. Father Lafferty told interest ing anecdotes of the many popes, particularly of the late Pope Pius XII and the present Holy Father, Pohn John XXIII. The speaker told of the parti cular interest of both of these popes in young men in the arm ed- forces.. Father Lafferty told the gathering that the corona tion of a pope is one of the most beautiful and elaborate ceremonies of the Church. He stated that years of devotion to the Holy See is personified by the simplicity of His Holiness Pope John XXIII. One of the highlights of the convention was a panel pre sentation by the Spiritual De velopment Committee. Partici pants in this discussion were Father Felix Donnelly whose topic was. “The Priest and the Eucharist,” Sr. Mary Thomas- ine, R.S.M., who spoke on “Pre paring the Child for First Com munion and Frequent Reception of the Sacrament,” Mrs. John Brennan, who chose as her topic, “Mother, Child and the Euchar ist,” and Miss Julie Miller who told of “What the Eucharist Means to me as a Teenager.” “Closer to Christ Through the Eucharist was the general theme of the panel discussion. The posters^ at the speakers’ ta ble depicting each panel speak er’s topic were made by Mrs. Catherine Shaw, fourth grade teacher at Nativity School. In connection with the convention theme, a poster contest was held in the parochial schools of Savannah. Winners of this contest are as follows: George Podlowsky, St. James’ Parish; Hunter McGuire, St. James’ Parish, and Eloise Patterson, St. Michael’s Parish. The convention Mass was celebrated by Bishop McDon ough in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The children of the parish received their First Holy Communion at this Mass. The Children’s Choir of the Ca thedral Day School, under the direction of Sr. Marie Carolyn, and accompanied by Mrs. Jos eph Tegerson at the organ ren dered the hymns at the Mass. Mrs. Mark Theissen, nresident of the National Council of Cath olic Women was honored at a tea held in the Catholic Wom en’s Club Rooms on Saturday afternoon. At the banquet Mrs. Theissen told the ladies that she brought greetings from the Na tional Council and the World Union of Catholic Women. Mrs. Theissen exhorted the women of the Savannah Diocesan Coun cil to “thank God every day that you are a Catholic woman in this, great country of America.” The Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondolet, Franciscan Sisters and Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary were honor guests at the afternoon sessions of the con vention. Among the many hon or guests at the banquet were the Hon. W. Lee Mingledorff, Mayor of Savannah and Mrs. Mingledorff: Rt. Rev. Msgr. An drew' J. McDonald, Chancellor of the Diocese; Rt. Rev. Msgr. James T. McNamara, Vicar Gen eral of the Diocese; Rev. Denis Bigley, Pastor of St. Anthony’s /Church; Rt. Rev, Msgr. Thomas j; A. Brennan, Pastor of Blessed ' Sacrament Church; Mr. A. J. Ryan, Solicitor General of Chat ham County; Mr. James John son, Faithful Navigator of the Immaculate Conception Assem bly of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, and Mrs. Johnson; Mr. John G. Butler, Grand Knight of the Savannah Council of the Knights of Co lumbus and Mrs. Butler, and Mrs. Chas. Gartland, Provincial Director from Province of Balti more. Miss Linden McCarthy rendered a number of beautiful piano selections during the ban quet. The Cathedral Parish Council of Catholic Women was host at a Continental Breakfast which was held after the Convention Mass on Sunday Morning. The Very Rev. John D. Toom- ey, Spiritual Moderator of the Diocesan Council officially op ened the convention with the Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel which was followed by the Flag Ceremony and Pledge to the Flag by the Girl Scout Troop, Cathedral School, under the direction of Mrs. George Paul, Jr. The address of Welcome was given by Mrs. A. J. Seyden, president of the Savannah Deanery C.C.W. and the re sponse was given by Mrs. J. J. Dembowski, president of the Columbus Deanery. An invita tion to hold the Twenty-second Annual Convention of the Sa vannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, in Augusta, was extended by Miss Pauline Peuffier, representing the Au gusta Deanery president, Mrs. L. J. Ward. Mrs. John Barry, of Macon, was unanimously elected presi dent of the Diocesan Council. Other officers who will serve with Mrs. Barry are Miss Mar garet Collins, recording secre tary and Mrs. E. H. Buck treas urer. Vice presidents of the dio cesan council are the presidents of their respective deaneries; Mrs. Edwin Mulligan, of Savan nah, Mrs. J. J. Dembowski of Columbus, an dMrs. L. J. Ward, of Augusta. Father Toomey gave a sum mation of the convention and paid high tribute to Mrs. ’Nor man I. Boatwright for her out standing leadership during her terms of office. He pledged his loyalty to the incoming officers and expressed his sincere appre ciation to Mrs. George Chandler and all convention chairman for giving of their time and talents to make the Twenty-first Con vention a most memorable one. The convention credential committee reported the follow ing: National Officers, 2; Dio cesan Officers and Members of the Board, 18; Priests, 12 Nuns, 36, Voting Delegates, 59; visi tors, 135, Total registrations, 250. Fashion Show At Brunswick BRUNSWICK—“Family Fash ions For Fun” was the theme of the show which was present ed in the St. Francis Xavier - school cafetorium. Proceeds will benefit the school building fund. Refreshments were served after the show and door prizes were contributed by the shops par ticipating in the affair, Sadye’s Specialty Shop, The Boy’s Shop, The Lollipop, and Roberta’s. Mrs. Tom Gallagher was co ordinator and commentator of the fashion show. Mrs. Tom Doughty and Mrs. W. Hoskovec were co-chairmen in charge of the project. Other chairmen listed were Mesdames M. W. Jasper, R. Ahles. M. Rocha, Paul Ratte, Rosemary Patrick, and R. W. Johnson. Modeling adults fashions were Mrs. William Stanton, Mrs. B. F. Swafford, Mrs. B. F. Brady, and Mrs. W. H. Waters. Gayle Reyna played the piano accompaniment. Intermission entertainment fea tured Suzy Gallagher dancing with her father, Tom Gallagher, and Debby Doughty in a solo dance routine. Student models included Ann Potter, Linda Hyland, Chris Bowher, John Haggerty, Pat Fouche’, Lynette Ricks, Billy Potter, Gisele Doughty, John Karrow, Brian Gallagher, Irene Nelson, Leila Parker, Aritha Ricks, Darryl Reyna, Henry Cate, Eve Ahles, Jeanne Kauf man, Susie Patrick, Robert Buf fington, Meg Broker, Stephanie Koncz, Bernie Swafford, Bar bara Dorgan, Joanne Portman, Richard Buffington, Diane Rat- cliffe, Dorothy Siemer, Doug Korrow, Kay Parker, Marjorie Braun, Vickie Nelson, Emily Glover, and Mary Sloan. WARNER ROBINS FOURTH DEGREE K.C. — Officers of the newly formed Sacrpd Heart Fourth Degree Assembly are pictured with Sir Knight Nicholas T. Stafford, Savannah, Master of the Fourth Degree, District of Georgia, DeSoto Province and the Rev. Charles Ma honey, pastor of Sacred Heart Church and Faithful Friar of the assembly. (Photo J. R. Brown, Sr.) NAME OFFICERS SAVANNAH — Officers for the coming year were, elected at the Annual Meeting of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Council of Catholic Women on Monday evening, May 2, in the school auditorium. They are: Mrs. William P. Schneider, pres ident; Mrs. C. H. Laird, vice- president and Mrs. E. D. Cribbs, secretary-treasurer. Each new officer was installed by her re tiring predecessor. The Nomi nating Committee was compos ed of Mrs. Wm. C. Broderick, chairman, Miss Ilka Leche and Mrs. Wm. T. Cannon. The report of Mrs. Wm. J. Lynch, outgoing president, showed that much had been ac complished in the few months since the Council had been re activated. A rising vote of thanks was given to the retir ing officers and appreciation was also expressed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Brennan, pas tor. Interesting reports on the re cent Diocesan Convention in Savannah were given by two of the delegates, Mrs. Schneider and Miss Leche. Mrs. Schneider, upon taking office, told of the Madonna Plan which is a project of the Inter national Relations Committee of N.C.C.W. to help mothers and their babies overseas who need help. Mrs. Schneider presented the Council with a bank which the members agreed to use in saving for this project. One of the organizations in the Council, the Legion of Mary, presented the program. Mrs. Wm. McD. Lloyd display ed descriptive posters and gave an inspiring talk on the various kinds of parish work which the Legion does. Also taking part in the program were Mrs. Can non and Mrs. Ned Trigg. After the meeting refresh ments were served by two other Legion members, Mrs. James P. Harte and Mrs. Eugene B. Mc Donald. Award For Sister Andrew Josephine C.SJ. AUGUSTA—S i s t e r Andrew Josephine, C.S.J., chief tech nician at St. Joseph’s Hospital is the 1960 winner of the annual Ortho Award for papers on blood banking. The award is given by the Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp. Raritan, N. J. Sister Josephine received a $100 prize at the annual Georgia Society of Medical Technologists Banquet here April 30th. Sisters winning entry on “The Important Hr’ (c) Blood Factor.” BLESSED SACRAMENT SILVER TEA SAVANNAH — The parish of the Blessed Sacrament Church held a Silver Tea oh Wednesday, May 4, from 4:00 to 5:30 o'clock in the afternoon and from 7:00 to 9:00 in the evening. Mrs. Thomas J. Mahoney was general chairman of the tea. The following committees as sisted during the afternoon: Mrs. D. J. Russell and Mrs. W. H. MacKrell, serving at the tea table; Mrs, George Abelson and Mrs. Ernest Bart, in charge of guest book; Mrs. A. E. Hogan and Mrs. John Douglas, hostess es at the door; Mrs. O’Neill Kenny, Mrs. James T. Douglas, Mrs. S. Aliotta, Mrs. Jack Macher, and Mrs. H. E. Cole man, serving. Those assisting during the evening party were Mrs. Sam uel Huggins and Mrs. William Lynch, serving at the tea table; Mrs. William Hennessey and Mrs. Albert Lettsome, in charge of guest book; Mrs. F. J. O’Con nell and Miss Ilka Leche, host esses at the door; Mrs. Jack., Thompson, Mrs. B. O. Brune- graff, Mrs. Leo Ryan, Mrs. Frank Downing, Mrs. Bernard Purdy, Mrs. Edward Daly, Mrs. R. F. Downing, and Mrs. Wil liam Mock, serving. The following ladies served on the refreshment committee: Mrs. Albert Grevemberg, Mrs. Joseph Ulivo, Mrs. Anthony Dean, Mrs. Louis Mathews, Mrs. Frank Leutwyler, Mrs. John Anderson, Mrs. Joseph Shee han, Mrs. Peter Schuster, Mrs. I. E. Smith, and Mrs. Joseph Byrnes. Meeting Of Savannah A.O.H. Auxiliary SAVANNAH — The regular monthly meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hibernians was held on Tues day evening, May 3rd. Mrs. Hil da Hester, Chrm. of the “Claud ia Gannon Easter Memorial,” gave a very good report. This project is the largest of our charity programs. Mrs. Gert rude Adler and Mrs. Lillian Mell were the co-chairmen. A motion was passed to send a check to the Chatham-Sav- annah Mental Health Associa tion. A motion was also passed to send a check for Foreign Re lief. Invitations were received from Rev. Lawrence Aloysius Lucree and Rev. John O. Fitz patrick to attend their Ordina tion to the Sacred Priesthood at the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist on Saturday, May 7th, at 9 a. m. Final plans were made for the annual game par ty, which will be held on the 24th of May. Tickets are twen ty-five cents and may be ob tained from any of the mem bers. Fourth Degree Officers Installed At Warner Robins WARNER ROBINS—Sir Knight Nicholas T. Stafford of Savannah, Master of the Fourth Degree, District of Georgia, De- Soto Province, installed the offi cers of the newly organized Sa cred Heart Council Fourth De gree Assembly. Installed in the ceremonies were Faithful Navigator Jos eph J. Dembowski, Faithful Captain Melvin R. Dawson, Faithful Admiral Lewis A. Wood, Faithful Comptroller Randal J. Carnes, Faithful Pilot Conrad Leiser, Jr., Inner Sen tinel Jack Federico and Outer Sentinel Peter Lamendola. The Faithful Friar of the Assembly is Rev. Charles Mahoney, pastor of Sacred Heart Church. The members of the Assembly were joined by their Ladies fol lowing the ceremony and din ner was served in the school lunchroom. Miss Pearl Bell and Mrs. Earl Beckett prepared the dinner and serving was by mem bers of the Senior Girl Scout Troop 83. A social hour was enjoyed by the members and guests after the dinner. Mrs. Stafford ac companied Sir Knight Stafford on the trip to Warner Robins from Savannah. Blessed Sacrament Parish Council SAVANNAH—The Blessed Sacrament Parish Council of Catholic Women held its month ly meeting in the school auditor ium. The opening prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel was read by Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Bren nan, Pastor. The Constitution and Bylaws were approved and copies were distributed to the members present. A report was given by Mrs. Wm. J. Schneider on the suc cessful completion of the fund raising project for St. Mary’s Home. The president, Mrs. Wm. J Lynch, appointed the following members o serve on the Nomi nating Committees: Mrs. Wm. C. Broderick, Chairman, Miss Ilka Leache and Mrs. Wm. T. Cannon. Warner Etobins Parents Hear Superintendent WARNER ROBINS — Rev. John Cuddy, Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Savannah, was the speaker at the April meeting of the Sacred Heart Home and School Asso ciation. He discussed the need for the Home and School Asso ciations, and their intellectual, civic, financial and spiritual as pects in relation to the parents. Capt. William Purnell presid ed at the meeting, and officers for the 1960-1961 academic year were elected. These new offi cers are: Richard Callan, presi dent; Warren Bowie, vice-pres ident; Mrs. Peter Crawford, sec retary; Mrs. Walter Duckworth, treasurer. Benedictine Auxiliary Fashion Show SAVANNAH—The Hotel De- Soto was the scene, April, 28th, of the annual Card Party and Fashion Show of the Benedictine Auxiliary. Mrs. George Wilson was gen eral chairman with Mrs. Law rence Thompson as co-chairman. The following composed the committees for the event: Tick ets, Mrs. Thomas Mahoney; Ta ble prizes, Mrs. Walter Corish; Doqr prizes, Mrs. W. M. White, Mrs. Fred Smith; Cards, Mrs. Thomas Georges; tables, Mrs. John James and Mrs. I. W. Rogers; Donations, Mrs. D. J. Flood; Candy, Mrs. Joseph Mc Donough; Publicity, Mrs. A. K. Gannan and Mrs. Peter R. Scnreck; Reservations, Mrs. Peter Trost. Models were: Miss Lynda Smith, Mrs. William T. Brown, Mrs. James M. Cole, Mrs. Frank W. Campos, Mrs. A. B. Bowers, Mrs. O. E. West, Jr., Mrs. Tho mas Rogers, Mrs. W. E. Causey, Miss Erlaine Williams, Miss Madeline Walker, Miss Rosa- ylind Hornstein, and Miss Bar bara Brown. Young ladies who served re freshments during the party were: Miss Clara McDonough, Miss Kay Garvin, Miss Sandra Williams, and Miss Josephine Dulohery. WELL ADJUSTED The ability to take things as they come in life is just another form of success. Patronize Our Advertisers CYC NEWS SAVANNAH — Taking part in the recent celebrations of the Bishop’s installation were the local C.Y.C.’s. A city-w i d e Communion Breakfast was held at Blessed Sacrament Church on Sunday, April 24. The 10:15 Mass attend ed by members of the parish C.Y.C.’s was offered for the in tentions of the Bishop. As a remembrance of this, a card, painted by the Carmelites at Coffee Bluff, was presented to Bishop McDonough. On Wednesday, April 27, two delegates from each parish C.Y.C. served as hostesses at the banquet honoring Bishop Mc Donough. Wednesday evening, delega tions from each parish C.Y.C. were present at the city-wide reception and civic installation honoring Archbishop Vagnozzi and Bishop McDonough. NEED BOTH Confidence counts for little unless you possess the ability to back it up. mwm -m f IRST COMMUNION AT OUR LADY OF LOURDES — Pictured here is the first section of the First Communion class at Our Lady of Lourdes, Columbus. This group received their First Communion on Laetare Sunday, March 27th and are pictured with the Rev. William P. Dowling, pastor and some of the Sisters, one of the Brothers and the lay teachers who prepared them for Commun ion. Another group of approximately 20 will make their First Communion in May. — (Ledger-Enquirer Photo) Mr. And Mrs. Janies L. Engel, Sr. Mark Golden Wedding Anniversary SAVANNAH—Mr. and Mrs. James L. Engel, Sr., of 736 Maupas Avenue celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, April 19. On that date in 1910 the late Father An thony Meyer, O.S.B., joined them in marriage in Sacred Heart Rectory, Mrs. Engel being the former Miss Belle Tharpe. Before his retirement several years ago, Mr. Engel was a salesman for the Johnson Wax Company for 37 years, being their first Southern representa tive with a territory from Texas to Baltimore, Md. The Engels have lived in the Blessed Sacrament Parish for many years, Mrs. Engel having been a long-time member of the choir and a charter member of the Blessed Sacrament Ladies Auxiliary. In addition, she was active in P.T.A. work while her children were in school. Mr. and Mrs. Engel have a daughter, Bemyce, now Mrs. Edward M. Overstreet, and three sons, James L., Jr., of Savannah, John T. of Alvin Texas and Jos eph A. Engel of Hagerstown, Md. They are the proud grand parents of nine grandchildren. Mr. Engel’s only sister, Mrs. Edward L. Edwards, and Mr. Edwards celebrated their 50th anniversary in September. Mrs. Engel’s brother, Odelle Tharpe, is living in Tampa, Fla. On Tuesday morning, April 19, the Engels, their family and friends renewed their mar riage vows in the presence of their pastor, Rt.’ Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Brennan. This was followed by ’ a family break fast at their home. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Engel’s c h i 1 d r e n entertained with an Open House in their honor from 7-10 o’clock at the family home on Maupas Ave nue. The chronic kicker kicks him self out of many good jobs. COLOR GUARD — Shown above is the Color Guard of Girl Scout Troop 105, Augusta, at a recent meeting of the Sacred Heart Home and School at which time the troop presented a program. From left to right are Kathleen Crabbe, Frances Oet- jen, Margaret Fulcher and Connie Cutrone. Savannah imsan Oouneii Ilf iatioiie Women Resolutions 21 ST ANNUAL CONVENTION 1. RESOLVED, that this Council pledge its loyalty to and affection for our Pontiff, His Holiness Pope John XXIII, and offer our prayers for the success of his efforts in behalf of Holy Mother Church and for the success of the Ecumenical Council. 2. RESOLVED, that this Council offer our felicitations to His Excellency, Most Reverend Thomas J. McDonough upon his elevation to the episcopate of the Savannah Dicoese and pledge our prayers for and sup port of his endeavors in behalf of the Diocese. 3. RESOLVED, that this Council send a message to His Excellency, Most Reverend Ger ald P. O’Hara pledging our con tinued affection for him and our prayers that Our Dear Lord may shower him with choicest blessings. 4. RESOLVED, that keeping before us the blessing of having a minor seminary in our dio cese, we exert every effort to promote programs encouraging our youth to enter the priest hood. 5. RESOLVED, that this Council continue to give whole hearted support to St. Mary’s Home and strive to increase membership in the Guild. 6. RESOLVED, that this Council be encouraged by the support and assistance given by civic authorities and leaders of organizations in the drive against indecent literature, and continue this work with renew ed vigor. 7. RESOLVED, that this Council deplore the present trend in “adult type” motion pictures and the type of adver tising used to promote attend ance at these pictures; also to deplore the suggestive' type of advertising for the better grade of motion pictures. 8. RESOLVED, that this Council express our deepest sympathy to His Excellency Most Reverend Thomas J. Mc Donough in the death of his mother and offer our prayers for the repose of her soul. 9. RESOLVED, that this Council express our apprecia tion to President Eisenhower for sponsoring a National Youth Meeting in Washington. 10. RESOLVED, that this Council evpress our deep ap preciation to‘Father John Too mey for his untiring efforts in behalf of our Council and offer our prayers for success in all his endeavors. 11. RESOLVED, that this Council give special recognition and gratitude to Mrs. Norman Boatwright for serving three fruitful years as Diocesan Pres ident. Her untiring efforts and beautiful example will long be remembered in Council history. 12. RESOLVED, that this Council express its gratitude to the Savannah Deanery for its hospitality in this convention, and that appreciation be given to Monsignor McNamara for his gracious kindness to all. 13. RESOLVED, that this Council express our apprecia tion to the management of the Hotel DeSoto for their pleasing cooperation; also to the press, radio, and television for their coverage of the convention. j~^er5on - to - f-^erdon for all your (J3anln e . Service d for all your 'J-Jiinhinij need Savannah Bank & Trust Co. Savannah, Georgia Member FDIC