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PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, December 10, 1960 It Takes 3 To Make WOMEN’S PROTEST ON TV VIOLENCE BRINGS QUICK » • ■ v BECOMES POSTULANT — Miss Peggy Ann Simmons and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Simmons of Colum bus are pictured the day Peggy Ann became a postulant at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, Charleston. FIRST LAYMAN APPOINTED VATICAN CITY (Radio, NC) — A university rector has become the first layman nam ed to a preparatory commis sion that will submit material to the coming ecumenical council. Francesco Vito, rector of Sacred Heart University in Milan, Italy, has been ap pointed to the commission for universities and seminaries. The laymen named earlier to the preparatory administrative secretariat have duties outside the study and discussion func tions of the commission. Buttimer Fraternity Officer BELMONT — Richard Joseph Buttimer has been elected vice-president of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity at Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N. C. The son of Mr. and Mrs Patrick J. Buttimer of 405 Huntington Street, Savannah, he is a member of the sopho more class seeking the Bache lor of Arts degree majoring in Business Administration. Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity is a social fraternity for Cath olic students. Its purpose is to bring college students into brotherly relationship; pro mote the spirit of good fellow ship; encourage the attain ment of high scholastic stand ing; and to offer to each mem ber that training and environ ment appropriate to the Uni versity scholar and gentleman. KNIGHT OF ST. GREGORY—Bishop McDonough presents Mr. Dan J. Sheehan of Savannah with Papal Scroll naming the prominent bavannahian to the Pontifical Order of Knights of Saint Gregory. Instituted by Pope Gregory XVI in 1831 and placed under the patronage of Pope St. Gregory I, (Gregory the Great;, to reward the civil and mili tary virtues of the subjects of the former Papal States, it is now awarded to those who, ■ by outstanding service in the cause of the Church and the Hoiy See, merit Papal honors. RESPONSE FROM OFFICIAL A Vocation CHARLESTON, S. C.—Pic tured below are Miss Peggy Ann Simmons and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sim mons of Columbus. The picture was taken on the day Peggy Ann became a postulant at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy at James Island, Charleston. These Sisters were pioneers of Georgia having come at the request of the Mayor of Augus ta, to nurse during the yellow fever epidemic in 1839. They established a founda tion m Savannah in 1845, At chat time Georgia was a part of the diocese of Charleston. The Community of Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy were founded in Charleston by Bishop England. Later they established a foundation in North Carolina. The apostolic works Peggy Ann looks forward to doing are social work, teaching, nurs ing characteristics or caring for orphans. The Sisters have schools in the diocese of Cam den and Trenton also. PORTLAND, Ore., (NC) — A campaign by a Portland wo men’s group against horror and violence on television has brought a response from a top TV official. Frank Stanton, president of the Columbia Broadcasting System, asked the Executive Women’s Club of Portland for the names of programs mem bers regard as objectionable. Mr. Stanton was replying to a letter from the club pro testing objectionable program content. Copies of the letter went to the heads of the Na tional Broadcasting Company and the American Broadcast ing Company as well. The letter also was publish ed in newspapers here. It urged organizations and indi vidual citizens to observe the week of November 14 and 21 as a week of protest against TV violence. Freida Jane Publos, presi dent of the Executive Wo men’s Club, said the campaign was undertaken in response to complaints from mothers of small children about violence on programs shown in the ear ly evening hours when chil dren are watching TV. “We decided it was no use talking among ourselves, but that we should make our ob jections known to those who could do something about it— the heads of the networks,” she said. “Members of the club, all women executives in business, feel that young people should be able to see something in spirational and uplifting. We are concerned with the situa tion and feel that others should be alerted.” Columbus Silver Tea COLUMBUS — The annual silver tea and pantry shower honoring the Sisters of Mercy of Columbus was held Tues day, November 22 in the par lors of St. Joseph’s Convent, the Sisters’ residence since shortly after the War Between the States. The large number of guests who called from four to six o’clock was a tribute to the high regard in which the com munity holds the Sisters. The tea was a project of the parish council of the National Coun cil of Catholic Women of which Mrs. H. C. Mangold is presi dent. Mrs., Ben Z. Holmes and Mrs. Warren Purks were co- chairmen of the event. The stately old convent was deco rated in a harvest theme by Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. William G. Allen. Offerings were made in a silver bowl belonging to Miss Marie Heffernan which has been used for this purpose for half a century. In the receiving line with Mrs. Mangold were Mrs. Charles Evert, Holy Family P-TA president; Mrs. Larry Laughlin, Altar Society; Mrs. Joseph A. St. Louis, Mission ary Society; and Mrs. William Freeman, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Pouring tea were Mmes. Murray Calhoun, W. J. Mul- herin, Richard H. Fleming, Henry J. Murphy, W. B. Scan lon and Miss Heffernan. Capt. W. A. McKenna, Jr. MAOOrARpRY NAMED FOR CATHOLIC WAR HERO Rossiter Speaker At Savannah SAVANNAH — Mr. Frank Rossiter, Associate Editor of tne Savannah Morning News, was the guest speaker at the November meeting of the Ca thedral Home and School As sociation. Mr. Rossiter was in troduced by Mr. Julian Halli- gan, program chairman, and his talK outlined the history of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah and the similarity between Father O’ Neill, the first pastor of the Cathedral, and the present rector, Rt. Rev. Msgr. T. James McNamara. The sixth grade students, under the direction of Sister Mercedes, presented a “Trib ute to Catholic Education Week” and this class also won the attendance prize. Sister Phillip, superinten dent of schools for the Sisters of Mercy in this area, was a visitor at the meeting and ex pressed her pleasure at the progress made by the students in tbe school. A Corporate Communion for the ladies of the parish was held at the Cathedral on Sun day, November 20th. Sister Martina Joseph, prin cipal, announced that Confir mation would be held on Jan uary 8th and due to the season of the year, the school uni forms would be worn. Mrs. George Paul, president, reported that a candy sale would be held December 1st through December 9th and all classes would participate in this event. Mrs. Edward Pigman and Mrs. Di Pietro were thanked for the splendid work done by ■ them during the month of Oc- j tober as class mothers for the 7th grade. A social hour was enjoyed at the close of the meeting j with refreshments being serv- ■ ed by Mrs. T. J. Wegmann and her committee. MACON — The Williams A. McKenna, Jr. Armory was dedicated at recent ceremonies here. The new building is named lor Capt. Williams A. McKenna, Jr., a parishioner of St. Joseph’s, who was killed in action in 1944. Present at the ceremonies were Mrs. Mc Kenna and Miss Cecile Mc Kenna, daughter of Capt. Mc Kenna. Captain McKenna was kill ed in action December 24, 1944 shortly after being dec orated witn the Silver Star, the third highest award for bravery on tlie field of battle. Captain McKenna’s citation read: “For gallantry in action, wiine in France, completing a reconnaissance for a counter attack against the enemy and to restore a battle line with the 3rd Battalion, Captian Mc Kenna, directed the leading company safely. to the jump off point. Noticing that hostili ties nad ceased in the area, Captain McKenna investigated and found that the enemy was supposeiy surrendering. Reali zing that tnere was much ac tivity on tne enemy-side of the hedgerow, he advanced and twice demanded that the enemy come out of their con cealed positions. Disappearing behind the hederow the en emy officer had his men com mence firing, pinning down and hitting many of Captain McKenna’s men with machine- gun fire. Securing several band grenades, Captain Mc Kenna advanced in the face of this fire within a few yards of the enemy and. destroying their strong point. Although wounded in this action, he crawled back to his lines and completed his mission. Not until he gave additional in formation of other enemy strong points to the battalion commander did he consent to be evacuated. His sound judgement and gallant hero ism were an inspiration to his men and aided materially in the accomplishment of the mission.” French Statesmen Visit Holy Father VATICAN CITY, (Radio, NC; — French Premier Michel Debre and Foreign Minister Maurice Couve de Murville have been received in private audience by His Holiness Pope John XXfll. The two statesmen were in Rome to confer with Italian government leaders. MOVIES (Continued from Page 1) dustry cannot be lightly dis regarded. 2. Sincere, intelligent appli cation of the code in “adult- oriented production.” 3. A “radical reformation” of the excesses in exploiting films. “Particularly reprehen sible are not only many of the usual posters and ads, but also the trailers (‘coming at tractions’) shown in theaters. These very often are little short of being borderline por nography.” 4. Exhibitors must limit the films they show to those which carry the seal of approval of the Hollywood code. The bishops added: “A re formed code administration is of paramount importance be cause a morally wholesome screen cannot be guaranteed by law, but only by responsi- b.e self-control on the part of the industry, aided and sup ported by the influence of the legion and of other social or gans of public opinion.” The statement was signed by Eishop James A. McNulty of Paterson, N. J., committee chairman: Bishop John King Mussio of Steubenville, Ohio; Auxiliary Bishop Alden J. Bell of Los Angeles; Bishop Law rence J. Shehan of Bridgeport, Conn.; and Bishop James V. Casey of Lincoln, Nebraska. The prelates, in noting that others have been critical re cently of Hollywood’s film fare, said “the increasing em phasis which films are plac ing upon unhealthy sex and brutal violence has aroused the deep social concern of religious leaders of all faiths, of public officials and of respected cri tics and journalists in the sec- Ilia! - and religious press.” SHOWN HERE with three of their teachers and two Savannah priests are members of St. Pius X High School Glee Club, who performed for the convention. The two priests are the Rev. Dennis Begley, S.M.A., pastor of St. Anthony’s, Savannah, and the Rev. Raymond Bain, S.M.A., Principal of St. Pius X. —(Carroll Burke Photo) GLEE CLUB from Aquinas High School in Augusta, 31 strong, serenaded CYO con ventioneers during break in long afternoon session. Vatican City, October 31, I960 No. 48732 YOUR EXCELLENCY In joyous preparation for the forthcoming celebra tion of the eightieth birthday of His Holiness Pope John XXIII, Your Excellency and your devoted clergy and people have forwarded a munificent donation of two thousand two hundred dollars towards the erection of the new Church of Saint Gregory Barbarigo, and of two thousand five hundred dollars for the construction of the new international student house, from your priests and laity respectively. The Holy Father could not but be moved and warm ly touched by the many prayers offered for His inten tions in your Diocese, and also by this new manifestation of filial devotion and affection, coupled with a desire to assist Him in His world-wide apostolate and in His par ticular responsibilities as Bishop of Rome. In directing me to convey the assurance of His' heart felt and appreciative thankfulness, the Sovereign Pontiff bade me also to say that He invokes upon all those united in this generous donation an adequate recompense of favors and graces from above; in pledge of which He lovingly bestows upon Your Excellency, upon your zeal ous priests, devoted religious and lay people, His special fatherly Apostolic Blessing. With the expression of my sentiments of high esteem and regard, I remain Devotedly yours in Christ, D. CARD. TARDINI Ilis Excellency The Most Rev. Thomas J- McDonough, D.D. Bishop of Savannah 222 East Harris Street Savannah, Georgia RECEIVE PAPAL MEDALS—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc Cormack of Albany have been honored by the Holy See. His Excellency The Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough has announced the conferring of the papal medal “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” on the Albany couple. The medal is awarded for outstanding work on behaif of the Church and Holy Father. EAGLE AWARD FOR SCOUT AT MACON MACON — David Hofstatder was the third member of Troop 10 to receive his Eagle Badge, Scouting’s highest award, within three months at a Court of Honor held Novem ber 28 at the St. Joseph Social Hail in Macon. Phil Powell, Grand Knight of Macon Council 925, Knights DAVID HOFSTATER of Columbus, sponsors of the Troop, made the presentation and also that of Star rank to Kevin Schochat. David, son of Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Hofstatder, is a fresh man at Mount De Sales High School, and has spent all of his Scouting career with Troop i0, having joined just three years ago. He has served as assistant and patrol leader and is currently Scribe. Witnessing their first Eagle presentation and their very first Court of Honor were Bobby Huellenmeier, Tony Hartman, Mike Cowan, Terry Genone, Larry Younis and Bid McAfee who were invested as Tenderfoot Scouts. Dr. Hofstatder, who is Scoutmaster, served as master of ceremonies at the Court. Receive K.C. Charter At Valdosta VALDOSTA — A lavish bar becue banquet on November 19 was the scene of the pre sentation of their National Knights of Columbus Charter to the Father John Kennedy Council No. 4913. Presentation was made by Raymond Dwor- nik of Albany, past Dis trict Deputy of South Georgia. Mr. Dwornik was one of the key figures in the founding of the Valdosta Council. He con ceived the idea almost a year ago and worked diligently with the other members of the Albany Council to get the new council off to a fine start. The Valdosta Grand Knight, Zeno Sutter, received the Charter and gave a brief history of the infant council. Present Georgia State Dep uty, William T. Jordan, Jr., of Atlanta gave a brief talk on State and National Knights of ColumbuS activities and Spe cial Agent John J. McCreary of Macon spoke on the life of Father McGivney, who found ed the Knights of Columbus in 1882. The highlight of the evening was Guest Speaker Father Jos eph C. Fitzgerald who inci- den'etally is related to Presi dent-Elect Kennedy. A Lieu tenant Commander in the United States Navy, Father Fitzgerald is Chaplain of the. Marine Corps Depot in Al bany. He gave a most inter esting talk on communism in the United States. A well known lecturer on this sub ject, Father Fitzgerald re ceived his. Doctorate after completing a thesis on com munism that required him to travel extensively behind the "Iron Curtain.” Mayor Maxwell Oliver of Valdosta welcomed the new council to the community and expressed his best wishes for success. St. Wincenfs Aiuroisiae meets SAVANNAH — At the monthly meeting of St. Vin cent’s Alumnae Association held Tuesday evening, Novem ber 15, plans were made for the annual Christmas party. Mrs. J. Arthur Kearney, pres ident, will serve as chairman for the event which is sched uled for Tuesday, December 13. She will be assisted by the following committees: Decora tions, Mrs. C. L. McKenzie, Jr. and Mrs. M. M. Horne;'Re freshments, Mrs. Thomas Cor- Corn, Miss Gertrude Russell, Miss Rosemary Ware and Mrs. Eugene D. Entelman; Gifts, Miss Joan Harty; Entertain ment, Mrs. S. P. Woodward; Hostess, Mrs. Bart Shea, Jr. As a result of the Workshop on Parliamentary Procedure sponsored recently by the Sav annah Deanery, D.C.C.W., par liamentary notes will be pre sented at the monthly meet ing in order to inform the members of these practices. These will be handled by Mrs. Wiliiam C. Broderick, newly appointed Parliamentarian for the Association. Mrs. Agnes Tarver was the winner of the door prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Thomas Corcoran and her committee during the demonstration of cosmetics by Mrs. Rebecca Mae Anstine of the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio. Mrs. JoAnn Van Hook, an Alumnae member, display ed Christmas toys and other gifts. New Rubrics May Not Be Used Untii Jan. 1 VATICAN CITY (Radio, NC) —The Sacred Congregation of Rites has issued a reminder that the new code of rubrics, making changes in the Roman missal and breviary, may not be used until January 1. The changes were announced last July 25 by His Holiness Pope John XXIII. They were puDlished in Vatican City and go into effect January 1. The reminder of the effective date was signed by Msgr. En rico Dante, secretary of the Congregation of Rites. He said that rumors have spread that the new rubrics can be used immediately. This rumor, Msgr. Dante said in his notice, “i^ devoid of any juridic funda ment and therefore whoever recites the canonical hours ac cording to the (new) rubrics before the first of January, 1961, will not satisfy canonical obligation of the Divine Of fice.” In a spot check among' litur gical publishing houses repre sented in Rome, the National Catholic Welfare Conference news bureau found that the new two-volume breviary to be published according to tne new rubrics will not be ready in many of the various editions untii early summer, if then. One prominent publisher of breviaries said it would have only inserts ready by January and did not expect to have the new breviaries in its regular binding until late in 1961 or early in 1962. person - to - person Service aid your banking. needs SAVANNAH BANK & Trust Co. Savar~ Georgia Member F. D. I. C. /