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DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH EDITION OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, MAY 13, 1961 Sacred Heart Surkc County’s First Church TATTNALL SERVED BY ST. JUDE’S ' Serving Georgia's 88 Southern Counties J : Vol. 41, No. 25 Published By The Catholic Laymen's Ass'n of Georgia 10c Per Copy — $3 A Year PAPAL AUDIENCE — Mr. and Mrs. Bob McCormack, Sr., talking to Holy Father Pope John XXIII in audience in Rome on their recent trip there. Mrs. McCormack is showing and thanking the Holy Father for the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal recently presented to them. Pope John Gives Warm Welcome Elizabeth II Is First Ruling English Queen To Visit Vatican By James C. O'Neill (N.C.W.C. NEWS SERVICE) VATICAN CITY — His Holi ness Pope John XXIII wel comed Queen Elizabeth II of England and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh to the Vat ican with extraordinary cour tesy and characteristic per sonal warmth. The visit (May 5) marked the first time a ruling Queen of England ever visited the Vatican. But it was not Queen Elizabeth’s first visit here. Be fore she ascended the throne, she and Prince Philip paid a courtesy call on Pope Pius XII in 1951 during an unofficial tour of Italy. The Queen’s welcome was surrounded by all the cere monies and honors reserved by the Holy See for heads of state. From the moment she stepped into a Vatican-provid ed car at 10:40 a. m. until she and her suite left to go to the airport, the Queen was given the greatest honors and un precedented courtesy. At the Pope’s instructions a special exhibition of Vatican Library historical documents relating to the papacy and England was set up in the Borgia Apartments of the Vat ican for the visitors. The Queen and Prince Philip were accompanied during the drive to Vatican City by Prince Leone Massimo, Superintend ent General of the Vatican Postal System. The cortege drove through Vatican City to the courtyard of San Damaso, the main (Continued on Page 8 ) Mother Magdalen Of Jesus Observes Silver Jubilee SAVANNAH — On Satur day, April 15th, Mother Mag dalen of Jesus, D. C., Prioress of the Carmelite Monastery in Savannah, observed the Silver Jubilee of her Clothing in the Habit of Carmel. In the chapel, crowded with friends and well-wishers, the occasion was observed by the celebration of a Pontifical Low Mass by His Excellency, The Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough. Bishop McDonough was as sisted by the Right Reverend Andrew J. McDonald, Chancel lor of the Diocese, and the Reverends Edward Frank and George James, assistants at Blessed Sacrament Church. In the sanctuary were the Right Reverend T. James McNa mara, Rector of the Cathedral, the Very Reverend Bede C. Lightner, O.S.B., the Reverend Norbert McCown, O.S.B., Rev erend Robert J. Teoli, Rever end John V. Mulvey, S.M.A., Reverend Ailbe Doolan, O.D.C., Discalced Carmelite from the Irish Province in Oakville, California. The Jubilee Sermon was preached by the Very Rever end Bede C. Lightner, O.S.B., Prior of the Benedictine Priory in Savannah. In noting the occasion, Father Bede pointed to the religious life as the only true means of seizing upon the happiness that is sought in the merry-go-round of the world. He pin-pointed riches, gratification of the senses and ambition for power and influence as the three main sources in which the world seeks contentment and showed how the Religious finds peace of mind and true happiness in the renunciation of these materialities through the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. “Mother Mag dalen has chosen a way that often seems strange to men,” said Father Bede, “the way of Carmel — and this is the way of contemplation, of longing (Continued on Page 8 ) PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTLY DEAD | 8 j£y VERY REV. EDWARD CAFFERTY May 16. 1896 REV. J. B. GILLESPIE May 20, 1854 REV. CHARLES C. PENDERGRAST May 20, 1896 REV. PATRICK CAFFERTY May 22, 1883 REV. HENRY SCHONHARDT May 24, 1954 O God, Who didst aive to thy servants by their sacrcdotal office, a share in the priesthood of the Apostles, grant, we im plore, that they may also be one of their company forever in heaven. Through Christ Our Lord. A men. Panel Highlights ‘Vocation Day’ At Mt. de Sales MACON — The highlight of Vocation Day at Mt. de Sales was the panel discussion en titled “A Look at Religious Vocations.” Participating in the panel were: Mrs. Angelo Punaro, chairman, Sister Mary Valen tina, R.S.M., Mrs. John D. Cas sidy, and Mr. John McCreary, all of Macon, and Rev. William Seli, S.M., from Marist Col lege, Atlanta. Each member of the panel took a look at re ligious vocations from his own viewpoint as the father or mo ther of religious and as a nun or priest. A question period in which the students participat ed followed. The final activity of the day was a kineposium held in each homeroom. In this the students under student leadership dis cussed questions pertinent to the subject. Summaries of these discussions were report ed to the student body by rep resentatives for their respec tive homerooms: Peggy O’Neal, senior; Donna Cozzati, junior; Carol Patterson, sophomore; Kathy Bender, freshman. Mary Ross Ashby, prefect of the so dality was chairman of this group. "A LOOK AT RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS" was the theme of a panel discussion marking Vocation Day at Mt. de Sales Academy, Macon. Participating in the panel were Mrs. Angelo Punaro, chairman; Sister Mary Valentina, R.S.M.; Mrs. John D. Cassidy; Mr. John McCreary, and the Rev. William S eli, S.M. WAYNESBORO — “Peace to this house.” Thus com menced the blessing of another of the Diocese of Savannah’s house-chapels. On Sunday, April 23rd, His Excellency, Bishop McDon ough, blessed and offered the dedication mass of Waynes boro’s Sacred Heart Church. Rich in historical tradition, one of Georgia’s original eight counties, Burke County has never had a Catholic Church. Now, in this rolling country, where King Cotton once ruled and still holds sway, the King of Kings is honored, glorified, and adored as has never been done before. Assisting Bishop McDonough were Rt. Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. McDonald, Chancellor, Rev. Francis Guest, pastor of the new church, and Rev. Ralph Seikel, Moderator of Aquinas High School. The Liturgy was beautifully celebrated, with community participation in the prayers, music by the Aquinas High School Choir under the direction of Sister Mary John, C.S.J., and guard of honor by the Augusta Council Knights of Columbus. Following the Mass, a Com munion Breakfast was served for the 100 people in attend ance. Seated at the head table with His Excellency, Bishop McDonough, were Miss Molly Lehr, who will received the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” award on Mothers’ Day at Bay Branch, and Mr. Dan Sheehan, K.S.G., who super vised the construction of the chapel. Situated in a newly devel oped section of Waynesboro, the chapel’s erection was made possible largely through the generosity of Mrs. Bernard Zapfe of Kokomo, Indiana. Pews and Communion railing were a gift of the Catholic Church Extension Society. The other furnishings were gifts of local parishioners and friends. Waynesboro and Burke County are part of the eleven- county mission area in the Diocese of Savannah which is served by the Glenmary Home Missioners. Eight Glen mary Fathers and Brothers now labor in this section. “Peace to this house.” With hopeful expectation every mission - minded Catholic in the Diocese of Savannah looks for the day when our remain ing churchless counties will be blessed with a house chapel similar to that in Waynesboro. St. Patrick’s Altar Society AUGUSTA — Mrs. Harry B. Arthur was installed as presi dent for 1961-62 at the May meeting of the St. Patrick’s Altar Society and Council of Catholic Women. Other offi cers are Mrs. William D. Moore, secretary, and Mrs. T. P. Stallings, treasurer. Since this was the last meet ing until September, the Rev. A. A. Weltzer, pastor, announc ed the summer appointments for the work of the Altar So ciety. Plans were completed for a rummage sale to be held May 13th. Mrs. Stallings invited mem bers to meet at her home Wed nesday for lunch, and to make cancer pads to be sent to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Can cer Home in Atlanta. Mrs. Arthur announced the appointment of the following committee chairmen: Organi- (Continued on Page 8 ) GLENNVILLE DEDICATION—In the photo above Bishop Thomas J. McDonough ad dresses the congregation at the dedication of St. Jude’s, Glennville. Father George Mathis, pastor of St. Jude’s, stands at the extreme right. Two priests on the left are the Rev. John Garvey, assistant pastor at Statesboro, and the Rev. Ralph Seikel, Moderator of Aquin as High School, Augusta. GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY—St. Joseph’s Church, Bay Branch, which will mark the 50th anniversary of its dedica tion this Sunday. At this occasion, Miss Mollie Lehr of the parish will receive the papal medal “Pro Ecclesia et Ponti fice” from Bishop McDonough. Bay Branch Church To Mark Anniversary BAY BRANCH — Sunday, May 14th, will mark 50 years to the day of the Dedication of Saint Joseph’s Church in Bay Branch. His Excellency, Bishop Mc Donough, will offer the anni versary Mass at 5:00 p. m. Following the Mass, the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” award and medal will be bestowed on Miss Molly Lehr. In keep ing with Parish tradition, a picnic supper will be served under the big liveoak tree next to the church. For years prior to 1911, Mass was offered in the homes of Screven County Catholics. Fa ther (now Monsignor) Joseph Mitchell encouraged the faith ful to cooperate in the erection of a church. With the aid of generous Savannah people, the timber donated by the local Catholics was soon transform ed into a simple, but lovely country church, under the pa tronage of Saint Joseph. Following the Dedication, Saint Joseph’s was served from the Cathedral in Savan nah. Priests made the week end trip by train or automo bile, offering Mass and then returning to their work in Sa vannah. During these years, a tradition grew for having a Home-coming Mass and picnic periodically. Father John Barry, in be half of the parishioners, in vites friends and well-wishers in the Diocese to join in the Anniversary Mass and to bring a picnic supper for the Home coming celebration. m I Editorial Comment Book Reviews Backdrop Obituaries View From the Rectory Doris Answers Youth Golden Jubilee For Sister Mary Presentation SAVANNAH — Sister Mary Presentation will celebrate her Golden Jubilee on Sunday, May 14th at Our Lady’s Con vent, 253 Knickerbocker Road, Tenafly, New Jersey. Sister Presentation was at ST. FRANCIS CONVENT in Savannah for nearly 25 years before being transferred to the New York Area several years ago. Announce Essay Contest Winners SAVANNAH — Winners in the Georgia Day essay contest were announced recently by Father John Cuddy, Diocesan Superintendent of Catholic Schools. First prize was won by James Duffy of Cathedral Day School; second prize was awarded to William Harris of Blessed Sacrament School; third prizes were awarded to Kathleen Connolly, William Powers and Jane Davis of Blessed Sacrament School, Leslie Crown of Saint James School, Elaine Jenkins of Saint Benedict School, and Mary Ellen Crump of Sacred Heart School. All are eighth graders. The title of the essay was, “Why We Celebrate Georgia Day.” This contest was spon sored by a resident of Chatham County whose purpose was to foster a love and interest in the history of the State of Georgia. Eighth graders of the nine Catholic parochial schools in Chatham County partici pated. addition to the growing num ber of mission churches in the Savannah Diocese is the Chap el of St. Jude at Glennville, Georgia. Begun late last year, con struction of St. Jude’s was completed in time for Mass to be. offered there for the first time on the • first Sunday of February. The official dedi cation took place on Sunday, April 31st. Officiating at the dedicatory services was the Most Rever end Thomas J. McDonough, Bishop of Savannah, who cele brated low pontifical Mass at 5:00 p. m. Bishop McDonough also delivered the sermon. Congratulating the Rev. George Mathis, priest of the Glenmary Home Mission So ciety, pastor of St. Jude’s, and the Catholics of Tattnall County the Savannah Bishop said, “This beautiful House of God is not only a tribute to the devotion and solidarity of all the Catholic people of the diocese, whose contributions to the Confraternity of the Laity have made its erection possible, but also to the spirit of Faith and Love of God on the part of pastor and people. After the many sacrifices you have made in going long dis tances to attend Mass and re ceive instruction, you now have in your own midst, the Chapel of St. Jude, and still another Georgia County has a Church where Christ con tinues in every Mass to offer Himself to His Heavenly Fa ther as a propitiation for our sins.” The small band of approxi mately 30 Catholics of St. Jude’s were augmented at the dedication ceremonies by ap proximately 50 visitors includ ing eight members of the Fourth Degree Assembly, Knights of Columbus from Sa vannah and 17 Glee Club Sen iors from Aquinas High School, Augusta who provided music for the services, two Sisters of St. Joseph who ac companied the Glee Club, and two Glenmary Sisters. Also present were a Glenn ville Baptist Minister, the Rev. Mr. George W. Fields and his family, and Mr. L. V. Kick- lighter, sheriff of Tattnall County. Master of ceremonies was the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Andrew J. McDonald, Chancellor of the Diocese. The Rev. Ralph Seikel, moderator of Aquinas High School, and the Rev. John Garvey of the Glenmary Home Missioners assistant pastor of St. Matthew’s, Statesboro, served as Chap lains to the Bishop. ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS Winners pose with Msgr. T. James McNamara, rector of the Cathedral. On left in photo is Wm. Harris, runner- up. James Duffy, 1st place winner, is on right.