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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, June 11, 1960 A Catholic President (Continued from Page 1) workable. This does not mean that we are to generalize from the conditions peculiar to this country and lay down the uni versal proposition: “The Church MUST be separated from the State and the State from the Church.” This was,the position which Pius IX condemned in the SYLLABUS OF ERRORS, sadly misinterpreted by many non-Catholics. Ail that is implied in the con demnation is that the Church need not ALWAYS be separated from the State. In a country where uniformity of religious faith obtains, citizens may es tablish a close working relation- ship-or union-between Church and State so that both may work in complete harmony for the achievement of their respec tive ends: the promotion of the spiritual and material welfare of their citizens. This is precise ly what has been done in Eng land, Norway, Spain, Denmark and Sweeden. We in America would not fancy such an ar rangement. But who would pre sume to deny to the people of other countries the right to work out the relationships which they deem most suitable? Didn't union of Church and Slate obtain during the Middle Ages? Yes. In those ages when vir tually all the countries of Eu rope were solidly Catholic, union of Church and State seemed the normal and natural arrangement. That intimate relationship was, however, only a temporary phenomenon aris ing neither from the essential nature of the Church nor from that of the State. What did Pope Pius XII de scribe as the theoretical ideal? “Unanimity of action between Church and State,” in other words, perfect harmony. But in the same address he called at tention to the remarkably flourishing condition of the Church in this country where separation not only obtains but is permanently guaranteed by the federal Constitution. What did Franz X. Wernz, S.J., the eminent authority on Canon Law say about the rela- Camp Villa (Continued from Page 1) the direction of a trained Water Safety Instructor and a staff of trained life guards. “Our new boat and dock are engineered for safety and would-be fishermen will find ample time to try their luck at fishing and crabbing. For oth ers, the Villa Marie boat will be on hand for trips through the numerous waterways near the camp. “There are sports to suit al most any preference — from races to soft-ball and volley ball. Basketball enthusiasts will play on a new court built dur ing the past year. “The staff has decided to add a few activities which will in volve the entire camp at one time. One of these will be a sham battle between Cowboys and Indians. The Indians will be the real thing, all dressed up in costumes, with war paint and feathers. (Ammunition — two teaspoons of flower in a paper napkin.) “The three big evening ac tivities, so popular in the past, will be held again this season. During the first week, the camp will play host to the ‘King of Siam.’ His Majesty has paid a visit to the camp for the past several years. The second week will see the annual water pag eant, staged by the- campers themselves. Then, one night during the third week, the campers will entertain the counselors at the “Kangaroo Court,” where the campers try, judge and sentence all the camp counselors. “Of course, we all realize that there is no vacation from God. And while we have a wonderful time here at camp, we do not neglect religious life. Just as He is during the year, Our Lord is the center of our life at camp and campers recognize Him in all their fun and play. This year, in conjunction with other Catholic camps, Villa Marie will offer member ship in two camp honor socie ties — one for girls, the other for boys. Rules and require ments will be announced at a later date.” Father Fitzpatrick emphasiz ed that space for the 1960 sea son is limited. Interested par ties should direct their inquiries to Camp Villa Marie, P. O. Box 1560, Savannah, Georgia. lionship of Church and Stale in America? After referring to the religious freedom in the United States, this outstanding scholar and former head of the Jesuit order says: “Wherefore American Ca tholics, preferring to rely upon the freedom granted by law equally to all and upon their efforts, have not the slightest desire to substitute for these ad vantages that “protection” by the State which in Europe has often meant the oppression of the Church.” How has union of Church and State worked out in practice? In the opinion of the vast majority of American Catholics the disadvantages have far out weighed the advantages. Civil rulers all too frequently sought to use the Church for their own selfish ends. Supported by the State, Clergymen not infre quently became functionaries of the government more than of the Church. The identification of the Church with the State caused citizens to feel at times that to secure civil justice they would have to war not only against the throne but against the Church as well. This they did, thereby working enormous havoc at various periods upon the Church in France, Italy, Spain, Austria, England and other countries. What instances of such dis advantages could be cited? Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria frustrated the College of Cardinals by announcing that we would veto the election of Cardinal Rampollo, the popular choice for the papacy in 1903. Moreover, it was a common practice of kings, princes and feudal lords to insist upon nomi nating candidates for vacant bishoprics and benefices. By thrusting into high ecclesiastical offices worldly-minded courtiers they planted the seeds of cor ruption which later inflicted all manner of harm not only upon the Church but also upon civil society. NEXT I S S U E-“Pronounce- ments of American Catholics and of Popes on Church-State Separation. Marie Poland (Continued from Page 1) anniversary of Poland’s conver sion by nine years of dedication. The anniversary is known as the Sacred Millenium. The first year, 1957-58, was the year of loyalty to God, Jesus Christ and the Church. The sec ond was the year of grace and the third the year of life. Next year, the fifth, will be the year of the holiness of the family. Then will come the year of Christian education, the year of social justice and love, the year of correction of national defect, and finally the year of devotion to the heavenly Queen of Poland. During that final year of 1965-66 Poland will celebrate the thousandth anniversary of its conversion. Each novena year begins on the first Sunday after May 3, Feast of Our Lady Queen of Poland. At the beginning of each novena year its purpose is ex plained from every pulpit in Poland. This year the clergy is seeking to explain the nature and meaning of Catholic mar riage, and to prepare the young generation for it. Altar Society Meeting At Douglas DOUGLAS—The Ladies Altar Society of St. Paul’s Catholic Church held their regular monthly meeting in the Parish Hall. The meeting was called to or der by the president, Mrs. Frank Hanna. Father Flater gave the opening prayer. The minutes were read by the Secretary, Mrs. Roger Frike, Mrs. Morris Hamlin the treasurer gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Roy Yow was in charge of the program. She gave an interesting talk on “Our Blessed Mother.” The meeting was adjourned by the president, Mrs. Frank Hanna. Father Moran gave the closing prayer. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Deraney and Mrs. Alfred Lott. LEAVES FOR NEW ASSIGNMENT Above photo shows some of many clergy and laity who attended a recent banquet given to honor the Rev. Bartholomew Keohane, S.M.A., Pastor of St. Mary’s Church, Savannah. L to R, Rev. Felix Donnelly, Very Rev. John Toomey, Rt. Rev. Msgr. T. James McNamara, Father Keohane, Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough, Bishop of Savannah, Dr. Carl R. Jordan, Savannah physician and master of ceremonies for the dinner, and the Very Rev. Bede Lightner, O.S.B. Father Keohane will assume pastoral duties at St. Odilia’s Church, Los Angeles, Calif., early this summer. TV Ploys To Illuminate Lives of Saints NEW YORK (NC)—Four special television programs on Christian heroism and a four-part radio series of dra matic readings of religious prose and poetry will be pre sented during June by the National Council of Catholic Men. “Narrow Is the Way,” which began Sunday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT) on the CBS Television Net work, will show there have been some gifted souls who have achieved spiritual great ness in conformity with a variety of personal problems, tastes and aspirations. “The Wond’rous World,” to be heard on NBC radio sta tions on Sunday afternoons at 2:30 (EDT) will feature Mrs. Anne Fremantle, noted writer, lecturer and critic. Reading will range from St. Augustine to Charles Peguy and from Dante to T. S. Eliot. Miss Carol Teitel and Leonard Broom will be the narrators. In the TV series on Chris- heroism, the first three plays will center on incidents in the lives of saints of the past and the fourth will explore the criteria for sanctity in the modern world. The first presentation will concern the lives of Ignatius, Francis Xavier and Peter Faber when they studied at the University of Paris in 1533. Meeting Of Cathedral Home & School SAVANNAH—The Cathedral Home & School Association held its final meeting of the school year on Friday, May 13th, at the cafetorium. A nominating committee com posed of Mrs. C. J. Coburn, Chairman, Mrs. J. H. Johnston and Mrs. Charles Grossi pre sented the following slate of officers, who were unanimously elected to serve for the next two years. President, Mrs. George Paul, Vice-Pres. Mrs. Donald McLendon, Secretary, Mrs. Julian Halligan and Treasurer, Mrs. Edward Pigman. The new officers were introduced by Mrs, Owen Porter, retiring president, and each was presented a cor sage. Msgr. T. James McNamara was high in his praise of the out standing work done by Mrs. Porter during her term as presi dent and asked for the contin- First Solemn Mass at Augusta, June 19 Dev. Mr. Killian W. Wolcott, SJ. Hill Be trioM Oa Juao 15th Name Officers For Albany PI A AUGUSTA—The Rev. Mr. William W. Wolcott, S.J., will be ordained to the priesthood REV. WILLIAM W. WALCOTT, S.J. at Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala., on Wednesday, June 15th. Ordaining prelate will be the Most Rev. Thomas J. Toolen, D.D., Bishop of Mobile. The Rev. Mr. Wolcott is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Wol cott of Sacred Heart parish, Augusta. The new priest will celebrate his first Solemn High Mass at. Sacred Heart Church at 8 a. m. on Sunday, June 19th. Preacher at the Mass will be the Rev. Gerald A. Armstrong, S. J. Assistant Priest will be the Rev. Edward W. Shields, S.J.; Deacon will be the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel J. Bourke, V.F.; Sub-Deacon: Rev. Joseph J. Murphy; Master of Ceremonies will be Mr. Stephen Fennel. A reception honoring Father Wolcott will be held from four to six p. m. on June 19th at the Sacred Heart School Auditorium. The Rev. Mr. Wolcott was born in Prichard, Alabama on November 15, 1925. In Augusta he attended the Academy of Richmond County and the Jun ior College of Augusta. He at tended Rice Institute and Geor gia Tech, receiving his Bache lor of Mechanical Engineering Degree from Georgia Tech in 1949. He entered the Society of Jesus at St. Charels, Grand Coteau, La., in February of 1949. He persued his Philosophical studies at St. Louis University and taught at Jesuit High School, Dallas, Texas form 1956 ALBANY — The monthly meeting of the St. Teresa’s PTA was held recently with the president, Mr. Ray Dwornik, presiding. Father Marvin Le- Frois opened the meeting with a prayer. The president thanked the chairmen of the P.T.A. Fashion Show and Card Party, for their work in making this affair a success. Mrs. Ray Dwornik was chair man of the annual school picnic, which was held June 2nd at Radium Springs from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. A motion was made and voted on to contribute $100.00 to the School Safety Patrol Program, to help defray expenses of the annual trip to Washington, sponsored by the Police Depart ment. The purchase of a new movie projector and speaker system for the school was also approv ed, Mr. Dwornik thanked Father LeFrois, the Sisters, the Offi cers, the Chairman of the Room Mothers and the Chairman of the Standing Committee for their fine cooperation during the past year. A new slate of officers was presented by Mr. Ray Mock, Chairman of the Nominating Committee. Said slate was vot ed upon and elected: President, Mr. R. E. McCor mack, Jr.; Vice President, Mrs. James Cantrell; Treasurer, Mr. James Schneiders; Secretary, Mrs. J. S. Brundage; Historian, Mrs. P. A. Schnell. Father LeFrois expressed his appreciation to the President and the other out-going officers. Father LeFrois extended an invitation to everyone to attend Evening Mass, May 27th, which will be followed by a Silver Tea to be held at the Convent in honor of Sister Miriam and Sister Mary William, who this year will celebrate their Silver Jubilee in religious life. An entertaining program was presented by St. Teresa’s Girl Scouts. A pessimist is just a senti mental optimist who expected too much. Patronize Our Advertisers RADIO DRAMATIZATION—Students participating in the Sacred Heart School radio dram atization of ‘‘The Story of Moses” are: left to right, front row, Debby Crawford, Billy Harris, Lar ry Brantley; back row, Patsy Golas, Mary Ann Thinnes, Tracy Smith, Pat O’Lear.'—(Blair’s Photo Service). to 1957. FIRST COMMUNION AT ALBANY — Pictured above is the First Communion Class of St. Teresa’s Parish, Albany. This group, which received First Holy Communion on the first Sunday after Easter, is pictured with the Rev. Marvin J. LeFrois, pastor, and Sister Mary Francis and Sister Jo Ann, who prepared the children for Communion.—(Skip Vierling Photo) Cathedral Legion Of Mary Holds i,000th Consecutive Meeting SAVANNAH—The Immacu late Conception Praesidium of the Legion of Mary, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist Par ish, Savannah, has recently held its 1,000 consecutive meeting. This Praesidium of the Legion of Mary was organized by Msgr. Daniel J. Bourke in 1939 with men and women. Mr. John Murray, who is an envoy for the Concilium in Ireland and who was. in this country at the time helped start the Legion in Savannah at Msgr. Burke’s re quest. Many Cathedral parishioners were active members, Agnes Halligan being the first woman president and Joseph Schreck, the first secretary. The results of the various assignments were most fruitful Some of the assignments were: hospital visits, shut-ins, Homes for the Aged, library work, re- legious instruction, transporting to Mass and classes, bringing back fallen-aways, distributing Catholic literature, churching of women, nursery care, and one early assignment was visiting the County Jail where there were Italian prisoners of war. Rev. Herman J. Wellmeier is the present Spiritual Director. ued co-operation of the new officers. The members of the graduat ing class, under the direction of Sister Martina Joseph, Princi pal, presented the evening’s en tertainment in the form of “A Farewell to Friends.” The musi cal portion of the program was directed by Mrs. Joseph Schreck. Tributes were given to Msgr. McNamara, The Parents, The Athletic Association and Our Friends by James Graves, Katie Corish, Robert Kelly and Lea Walsh. Lt. Robert Funk of the Savan nah Police Department pre sented trophies to Ray Larson and Thomas Babin for the splen did work done by them as pa trol boys. Lt. Funk also com plimented Linda Parsons of the 8th grade, who acted as narrator at the Safety Patrol Meeting re cently held at the City Audi torium in which all the paro chial and public school children participated. The annual school picnic was held on June 1st at the Travis Swimming Pool. Due to the success of the recently held Family Field Day, it was an nounced that plans are under way to make this an annual affair. Rev. Lawrence Lucree, re cently ordained by His Excel lency, the Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough, was a guest at the meeting and advised the graduates to “always take with you the spirit of Christian gen erosity and you cannot help but be a success in the world.” The cafetorium was beautiful ly decorated to carry out the theme of graduation and special mention was given Mrs. Porter for her work in this connection. Among My Souvenirs (By C. Y. Ceer) SAVANNAH—“O, the days dwindle down to a precious few!” That’s the song of all seniors right now. For that mat ter, I guess it’s the song of all students, what with with June just around the corner. And with graduation _so close at hand, my room has begun to show an accumulation of sun- day odds and ends left over from parties given to some of this year’s graduates. While on a cleaning expedi tion recently organized by my mother I discovered a small flower—dead now—from the banquet given by the C.Y.C. at St. Mary’s-on-the-Hill in Augus ta. The underclassmen played host to the Aquinas seniors. Anne Smith was presented with an award as the outstanding member of the graduating class. Sprawled on the floor was a pair of blue jeans worn at the car wash held by C.Y.C. mem bers of Blessed Sacrament Par ish, Savannah. I think it’s news worthy that proceeds from the car wash will go towards scho larships for the first year at Benedictine and St. Cincent’s. And to show that they mean business, Blessed Sacrament’s C.Y.C. sponsored a cake sale on May 29th to fatten the scholar ship fund. May weather’s picnic weather, too, so C.Y.C. members from Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Port Wentworth journeyed to Hilton Beach to enjoy the salt water and sandy food. And me—I’m going to take a nap. All this housecleaning makes me tired. Marquette Degree Fer Miss Dvorak MILWAUKEE, WIS.—A young lady from Georgia is included among the candidates for de grees at the 1960 commence ment exercises at Marquette University here. She is Joan C. Dvorak, 404 Terrace Blvd., Valdosta, who has completed a special curriculm in the Marquette School of Medicine and is a candidate for the degree of bachelor of science in medical technology. Patronize Our Advertisers "The Story of Moses" Students it Sacred Heart Present Radio iraiatization WARNER ROBINS—Empha sizing the power and beauty of the human voice, students of the fifth, seventh and eighth grades of Sacred Heart School enter tained parents and teachers at the May meeting of the Home and School Association with a radio dramatization of “The Story of Moses.” Mrs. Peter Crawford, who wrote, produced and directed the play, used the public address system and music and sound effects especially re corded by WMAZ-Radio to build up dramatic scenes. Sr. M. Ignatius, school princi pal, later taped the play and presented it to Mother M. Regis as a bon voyage gift for her trip to Ireland. Mother Regis will play it for Irish school chil dren there. A second prize award of $5.00 was presented to Carol Ann Beutlich for her essay “What Loyalty Means to Me,” and Con nie Phillips was awarded a $2.50 third prize in the poster contest. Mrs. Paul Clements presented the awards on behalf of Post 6605 of the VFW which spon sored the contest. Douglas Supper Honors Mothers DOUGLAS—The Ladies Altar Society of St. Paul’s Catholic Church sponsored a covered dish supper in honor of Mothers Day. A good representation of the parish was present and en joyed an appropriate program centered around Mothers. Mr. Ed Lund served as master of ceremonies with Father Fla ter as principal speaker. Mrs. Frank Hanna and Mrs. Forrest Yow gave recitations on the in valuable mother. At the high point of the pro gram the society gave special honors to three beloved mothers of the parish, Mrs. Donnie Lott, Mrs. Mose Hanna and Mrs. Joe Hanna. A special honor was also given to the “Adopted Mother” of the parish, Miss Ann Hanna. A social hour followed the covered dish supper and formal program. , The thermometer’s silver lin ing has been mighty prominent lately. person - to - person Service jor ail your banking neec /, SAVANNAH BANK & T rust Co. 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