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THE BULLETIN, May 27, 1961—PAGE ft mm* > iS c AHOJ&C W V* I* *' SWf'A f . t '■■ . ■» VS. SAfti. ^ HAs.m if &8?i?; : ar f SAV1S! k VTueu «WS»X<f*' o'comoH H «»** mm e i^Oi. i ock k <; mmsm f. mm^ ?a«t«s t HAAr>s«f ; $ R>RSMA£'K & Alston <5 SISSON fc» v m <■ W' f, ' $$$$$§ §|*p| m&> a^st-s ft ^CHOi. * ft 5 CKSOtt ?. F£« rft£$S fc* ?v '•> ' ' ~ft* i*< A 0 CONNFci a wood 6 OAWSO^ ft. fCCEftAM * VfcW-i a < **« mn « *'f r 'NtRft ft «mu£S aAi?f?FTT A CCC'KC « mmm >vX#*e*n« BISHOP'S OFFICE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH 225 Abercorn Street Savannah, Georgia Dearly beloved in Christ: The charity of Christ is universal. These words contain a cogent example of what charity implies to the true follower of our Divine Savior. Our holy faith realistically portrays the underlying obligation that charity must prevail—because charity is the life-blood of our faith. Through the medium of this letter I am privileged to call upon you in behalf of the Catholic High School program being conducted by the Benedictine Fathers. To accomplish such a vitally needed program it is imperative that every Catholic in the City of Savannah and Chatham County make a sacrificial donation to the building campaign now in progress. It is not only a pleasure but a considered privilege to approach you in the interest of Benedictine High School. My task is a cherished duty because the work of the Benedictine Fathers is well known among us. We need only to look casually at the records. Fifty-nine years ago the Benedictine Fathers came willingly to Savannah to educate the young men of this city. Through their marvelous spiritual dedication they have given to our city young men who reflect in the ultimate degree the true motto of St. Benedict, “that in all things God may be glorified.”'The Benedictine Fathers can justifiably claim that their school is conducted in keeping with the highest standards of academic pursuit. We are grateful to the Benedictine Fathers for the past fifty-nine years and if the past is a presentment of things to come, then all augurs well for the future. Since my appointment to Savannah I have gleaned at first hand what Bene dictine High School has accomplished for our Catholic boys. In fact, I am so satis fied with Benedictine that I have come to regard it is a Diocesan Catholic High School. The Benedictine Fathers, too, have never refused any boy an education because of financial difficulties. In this regard they have at times been generous to a fault. After fifty-nine years of unstinting service — and for the first time — an appeal for help is being made to the people of Chatham County. The Catholics of Savannah have a proud heritage, because whenever called upon they have responded generously to God’s love by practicing charity to the fullest degree. In His Holy Name I beg you and every Catholic to make a sacrificial contribution to the financial drive for Benedictine. When the final phase of the campaign js completed I am optimistic that the drive will be an overwhelming success. Behold I stand at the door of your heart and knock. Please invite me in through the representative who will call upon you for your gift. Make your gift a thanks offering; make your gift large in the measure of Christ’s charity to you; make your gift a living memorial of your gratitude to the Benedictine Fathers. Finally, it woul^ warm my heart beyond description if the drive among our Catholic people ultimately has the greatest success of any financial drive thus far conducted in our Diocese. Imparting to you my blessing and assuring you of a continued remembrance in my prayers, I am, Devotedly yours in Christ; Bishop of Savannah College News Items MISS ELIZABETH LEON ARD, Columbus, graduated Sunday May, 21st, at Sacred Heart Academy, Cullman, Ala. . MISS ROSALIE FICKER, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Carl Ficker, Columbus, will receive her bachelor of arts degree from Ursuline College, Louisville, Ky., on Wednesday. May 31st . . . MISS ELLEN SHERIDAN, Macon has been elected president of her class for the 1961-62 scholastic year at, Ursuline College. She also is recipient of the St. Francis de Sales medal in recognition of her outstanding work on the campus newspaper. Camp Villa Marie SAVANNAH, GEORGIA • The Ideal Catholic Camp BOYS AND GIRLS — SIX TO SEVENTEEN BOATING — SWIMMING — RED CROSS SWIMMING INSTRUCTIONS — ALL SPORTS — AIR RIFLERY — ARTS AND CRAFTS — DRAMATICS MOVIES — CAMP FIRES SISTERS — SEMINARIANS — MATURE STAFF — RESIDENT PRIEST DIRECTOR — ALL NEW FACILITIES — DISCOUNTS TO FAMILY GROUPS All Inclusive Fee S30 per Week U. N. Official Says Changing Aspect Of World Society Will Aid Cause Of Freedom (NCWC News Service) LOUISVILLE, Ky—The in creasing democratization of world society will in the long run be more helpful to the cause of freedom than to com munism, a United Nations of ficial said here. Frederick H. Boland of Ire land, president of the 15th General Assembly of the U.N. made this prediction after re ceiving the Bellarmine Medal (May 13) from Archbishop John A. Floersh of Louisville. Mr. Boland declared in his address that the emergence into independent statehood of new and mostly undeveloped states “is undoubtedly the most fateful and most far- reaching political development of our times.” He said that colonialism is “becoming a thing of the past and is giving way to a new, horizontal and egalitarian or ganization of world society.’ “The world community . is becoming a world democra cy,” he continued, “and the United Nations Assembly . . . is coming to be more and more a body broadly representative of the poeples of the world as a whole. This radical change in the character of world so ciety, and in the composition of the U.N. Assembly, must in evitably bring with it far- reaching consequences.” Half lillion At Fatima For Anniversary FATIMA, Portugal (NC) — A half-million people attended rites here marking the 44th an niversary of the first appari tion of the Blessed Virgin at Fatima. Among them were Portugal’s President Americo Thomaz and U. S. Ambassador Charles B. Elbrick and Mrs. Elbrick. Luigi Cardinal Traglia, Pro- Vicar General of Rome, cele brated the traditional Mass for Mr. Boland pointed out tha a few years ago “the Westerr powers could always coun with reasonable assurance or being able to obtain the nec essary two-thirds majority ir the U. N. Assembly for anj proposal which they consider ed vital to their interests.” But “that is no longer tht case today,” he stated. “Tht relative voting strength of the West has been diminished bj the increase in the member ship of the U.N., particularly the membership of the Afro- Asian block, which now con trols no less than 46 . . . ol the 99 votes in the Assembly.’’ But he said that in his opinion it is a mistake “to talk and think of the Afro-Asian countries in,the U. N. as being predominantly anti-Western.' He explained that some oi these nations “tend on the whole to vote more often with the West than with the com munist bloc on vital issues.” However, when it comes to questions of direct concern to tne Afro-Asian group itself, Mr. Boland continued, such as those “of Algeria or Angola, or apartheid in South Africa, or tne fuutre of southwest Africa —the group tends to close up its ranks and to vote united.” He pointed out that the in creased Afro-Asian strength in the U.N. and the growing de mocratization of world society create many new problems for the U.S. But “the country which is probably the least happy about tnis great new develop ment is the Soviet Union,” he stated. “After all, we in the West are used to democracy. We understand what democra tic leadership implies and we are accustomed to the princi ple of majority rule. The Rus sians are not.” Catholic Women At Valdosta Name Officers VALDOSTA — Feature of the meeting of St. John’s Cath olic Women’s Club held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, was the election of officers for the year. Mrs. Donald Lajeunesse was elected president; Mrs. C. J. Cooke, treasurer; Mrs. Marion Grimes, recording secretary and Mrs. Torn Jenkens, cor responding secretary; Mrs. Ken Williams, vice-president; Mrs. June Johnson, general circle chairman. Mrs. Lajeunesse presided over the meeting and Mrs. Robert Warner and Mrs. Wil liam Grant gave reports on the recent Diocesan Conven tion held in Albany the theme of which was “All May Be One.” Meeting Of K. C. Auxiliary ALBANY — The K. of C. Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday eve ning, May 16, at the Colum bian Club on Gillionville Rd. In the absence of the Presi dent, Mrs. Joseph Blazer, the Vice-President, Mrs. Gus Got- sch presided and opened the meeting with a prayer. Five new members were in troduced and warmly welcom ed. Mrs. Gotsch outlined the highlights of the 59th Annual K. of C. Convention. Refreshments were served immediately following the business meeting and instruc tions in Spanish and bridge were continued. Patronize Our Advertisers Meeting Of Albany PTA ALBANY — The monthly meeting of St. Teresa’s PTA was held in the school audi torium with the Vice Presi dent, Mrs. J. Cantrell, presid ing. Father Marvin LeFrois opened the meeting with a prayer. Details concerning the an nual school picnic to be held at Radium Springs on Thurs day, June 1st, were given by Mrs. E. S. Armstrong, Chair man and Mrs. J. Cantrell, Co- Chairman. A most interesting program with games and prizes for all has been planned. The new slate of officers presented was voted upon and elected. Due to the generous dona tion of fans for the school classrooms, the amount allo cated by St. Teresa’s PTA for this purpose was presented to Fr. LeFrois to be used for the building fund project. Father LeFrois announced that school uniforms would be basically the same as in pre vious years and requested that any uniforms not needed next year would be gratefully ac cepted by the Catholic Wom en’s Council for distribution to families in need of them. Fa ther commended the parents on their response to the May Procession, Appreciation for the splendid cooperation given by Bob McCormack during his past term as President was also expressed by Father Le Frois. Following the business meet ing, all members present gave their keen and undivided at tention to the highly contro versial film “Operation Aboli tion.” The next meeting of St. Teresa’s PTA will be held in September, 1961 with the date to be announced later. Room count was won by the i 8th grade. One, two or three week registrations accepted. THREE EXCITING WEEKS July 23-29 (Visit of the King of Siam) Ju!y30-Aug. 5 (Water Pageant Week) Aug. 6-Aug. 12 (Kangaroo Court) FOR INFORMATION WRITE: FATHER COLEMAN, P. O. BOX 2227, SAVANNAH, GA. SPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTER NOW! the sick in front of the huge white Fatima basilica (May 13). Afterwards, he conveyed the papal benediction, blessing the 400 ailing and crippled peo ple over the monstrance con taining the Blessed Sacrament. At an earlier Mass preceding the solemn anniversary Mass, 50,000 people received Holy Communion in the open-air sanctuary built at the place where Our Lady appeared to three peasant children in 1917 and appealed for prayers for the repentance of sinners and the conversion of Russia. At the beginning of Cardinal Traglia’s Mass, the vessel con taining soil recently brought here from Russia was placed in tne Chapel of the Apparitions. Cardinal Traglia in his ser mon told the congregation that he had longed to visit Fatima ever since the Marian appear ances here in 1917, the year of his ordination. There is great devotion to Our Lady of Fa tima in Rome, he said. DOUGLAS FIRST COMMUNION — The First Communion Class of St. Pauls Church, Douglas, is pictured with their pastor, the Rev. Gerard Moran, O.M.I. and Sis ter Mary, Superior of the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement, Douglas.
