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r i PAGE 8—THE BULLETIN, December 22, 1962 MEETING HERE AND THERE ALBERT MERRIT, janitor at the Chancery and recently re turned from the hospital, re ceived the Sacrament of Con firmation, in private cere monies, on Dec. 5th. HAROLD | m0 sphere. OF ALBANY P. C. C. W. ALBANY - The December luncheon meeting of St. Tere sa’s Parish Council of Catholic Women was held on December 3 at noon in the Parish Hall which was gayly decorated throughout with holly and py- racanthia lending a holiday at- MONSON, sexton of the Cathe dral of St. John the Baptist, acted as sponsor. Assisted by VERY REV. WILLIAM V. COLE MAN, rector of St. John Vianney Seminary, His Excellency MOST REV. THOMAS J. MC_ DONOL’GH conferred the sac rament on the recent convert in his home at Grimball’s Point, Isle of Hope, Savannah. The SISTERS OF MERCY, who have served in Columbus for 100 years, have just com pleted centennary celebrations. A Solemn High Pontifical Mass celebrated by His Excellency at 5 p.m. on Sunday, the 16th marked the official opening of the anniversary. The Sunday Magazine section of the COL- umbus LEDGER - ENQUIRER, (Dec. 16) paid due tribute to the sisters. The annual Christmas Novena held at the Church of the Na tivity of Our Lord, Thunder bolt, began on Sunday evening with Mass at 6o’clock. Priests, faculty members from St. John Vianney Seminary will alternate in preaching each evening until its solemn closing on the 24th. Back from the II Vatican Council and Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, is RT. REV. MSGR. T. JAMES McNAMARA,rector of the Cathedral of St. John The Baptist, Savannah. Like the present condition of the Cat - thedral itself, Monsignor des cribes his hospital stay as a “renovation”. Effective Jan. 1, 1963, Chat ham County Police Chief,THO MAS J. MAHONEY will end nearly four decades as a law enforcement officer. Having served as Chief since 1955 and as County police officer since 1926, Mahoney joined the City Force on March 5, 1925. He and Mrs. Mahoney were married the day he went to work on the County Force. WILLIAM P. BERGEN, a na tive Savannahian and a graduate of Benedictine Military School in 1939, hdS been elected pres ident of the South Georgia Chapter, American Institute of Architects. He is a partner with his father in the CLETUS W & WILLIAM P. BERGAN architectual firm of Savannah. HIS EXCELLENCY MOST REV. THOMAS J. MCDONOUGH informs us that his father whose illness necessitated his sooner than expected return from the II Vatican Council, is doing much better. The Bishop is most grateful for the prayers of the priests and laity. SAINT VINCENT’S ALUM NAE ASSOCIATION held its an nual Christmas Party on Thurs day Dec. 13th, in the cafeteria of the Savabbah School. At the annual Memorial Day Cere monies of THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS, held on Dec. 2, the schools chorale, under the di rection of MRS. JOSEPH C. SCHRECK, sang appropriate songs. RT. REV. MSGR. THO MAS A BRENNAN, pastor of BLESSED SACRAMENT CHURCH, gave the Benediction, among those elulogized were JAMES F. GLASS and CHARLES A. O’BRIEN. Serving Midnight Masses throughout the Diocese on Christmas Eve will be native Diocesan Seminarians studying in various Seminaries through out the country. The largest group will undoubtedly be the 60 students from St. John Vi anney Seminary in Savannah. Returning to the Diocese from other states will be Major Sem- imarians GERALD DALY and JEPTHA TATUM (St. John’s Little Rock, Ark.): SHERWOOD MACDONALD, FRED NIJEM , PAT MAHON, BILL SIMMONS AND BOB WILKERSON (St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore). GABRIEL HOTARD, son of MR. AND MRS. LESLIE HOT ARD of Columbus has been re elected secretary and treasurer of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon pledge class at the University of Georgia. PACELLI HIGH SCHOOL (Columbus) won second place in this years Christmas Parade with its float depicting “Our Hundred Christmases in Col umbus”, a commemoration of the Sisters of Mercey’s centen nary jubilee. Savannah’s alderman TOM COLEMAN, a former Benedic tine Military School (Sav'h) and Ga. Tech football star was the principal speaker Dec. 8 at the Meeting Of Brunswick Altar & Rosary Society Fr. Marvin LeFrois opened the meeting with the Prayer for the Ecumenical Council. Mrs. Lawrence Mock, Jr., who will be leaving soon to make her home in Cincinnati, was presented with a gift of silver from the Council, by the president, Mrs. A. T. Cyganie- wicz, in appreciation for her untiring work in the past years. Mrs. Mock held the present position of treasurer. Volunteers were requested to assist in the packing of articles which were collected in the recent Bishops Clothing Drive. An invitation was extended to the members to attend the investiture of Girl Scout Troop No. 84, which is sponsored by the council, on December the eighth after the evening Mass. Mrs. L. E. Mock, Columbus Deanery President, presented an interesting report of the convention of the National Coun cil of Catholic Women held recently in Detroit, which she attended as a delegate from the Savannah Diocese. The president announced that Miss Marjorie Oliver had been appointed treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Mock, Jr- A note of thanks, from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home in Atlanta, was read, in which Sister Superior ex pressed appreciation for a con tribution sent recently by the council to assist in purchasing much needed equipment for the home. St. Michael’s Students Stage Advent Customs SAVANNAH BEACH - High light of the meeting of the St. Michael's Home and School As sociation of Savannah Beach was a presentation by the seventh and eighth grade pupils entit led “Advent Customs”. It de picted the origin of the various customs of the Christmas Sea son as we celebrate it today. The program opened with an explanation of the Christmas Wreath which had its inception in the advent wreath. The other traditions explained by the chil dren were the lights in the windows, Christmas Cards, the Christmas Tree and St. Nicho las, the present Day Santa Claus. As is the usual custom, the annual Christmas party will be held on “Little Christmas,” January 6. Reports by the various com mittees included the very suc cessful halloween party which was headed by Mrs. Betty Gas kin, chairman. The Christmas rush was at its height, and a harried clerk was making out a sales check. As the customer gave her name and address, the sales clerk remarked, “It’s a mad house, isn’t it?” “No,” replied the customer icily. “It’s a private residen ce.” MARRIAGES SHOWALTER-ANDERSON SAVANNAH - Miss Catherine Irene Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson became the bride of Eugene Anthony Showalter, son of Mrs. George P. Showalter Sr., and the late Mr. Showalter of Lou isville, Ky., on November 24 at St. James Church with the Rev. George James officiating. BRUNSWICK - The November meeting of the Altar and Rosary Society of St. Francis Xavier Church was held on November 27th at the home of Mrs. J. Armand Lloyd. Co-hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Katie LaRose and Mrs. John Fer nandes. Rev. Paul Burkort, S.M. pas tor, opened the meeting with the recitation of a decade of the rosary for world peace. The secretary reported that Thanksgiving Baskets had been given to several needy families in the parish. Miss Mary Parker, presi dent, announced plans for the annual Christmas Party which will be held at Rinaldo’s the week before Christmas. It was decided that the members would dispense with the usual custom of exchanging gifts among them selves, and bring toys which will be distributed to needy children at Christmas. Mrs. MauriceCaterfordfrom Ontario, Canada was introduced as a new member, and Mrs. Arthur Leotis and Mrs. George Loughlin were welcomed back into the organization as active members. Altar appointments were ar nounced as follows: Dec. 1st, Mrs. Therese Martin and Mrs. Herman Roth; Dec. 7th, Mrs. Arthur Leotis and Mrs. John M. Carter, Jr., Dec. 15th, Mrs. Maurice Caterford and Mrs. Lenz; December 29th, Mrs. George Loughlin, and Miss Mary Parker. On December 22nd all of the ladies will gather at the church for general Christmas cleaning. December 16th was des- HOLY NAME- (Continued from Page 1) Jr. and William Hall. Joseph L. Jova, Jack Joyce, Sigmund C. Kaugmann, John J. McDermott, B. F. Mabry, Frank J. Maloney, H. Mack Manning, William L. Phalen, Jr., Wil liam J. Roach, Jr. and Lt. Rus sell L. Rose. Kenneth A. Stockdale, Edward Sweeney, A.M. Thayer, Jr., Walter J. Wagner, Harry Welch. annual banquet of the Coastal Football Officials Association. On a later date Tommy was guest speaker at the football banquet given for the city wide undefeated parochial champs of BLESSED SACRA MENT SCHOOL (Sav’h). The launching of “ROARING ROBERT” has been postponed until February. The rocket, bunt under the direction of FR. JOSEPH STRANC by the semi narians of St. John Vianney Seminary, was reported not ready for its scheduled take-off from Fort Stewart (Hinesville, Ga.) on Dec. 8. Next deadline date: Dec. 27. Fr. Lawrence A. Lucree P. O. Box 180 Savannah, Ga. ignated as collection day for funds which will be used for purchasing flowers for Christ mas altar decorations. Hospital visitors for the mouth are Mrs. Nick Christ and Mrs. Therese Martin. Before the close of the meeting, Father Burkort com mended the ladies on the con geniality which exists in the club, and also thanked them for the interest they had shown in the care of the sanctuary. A mite box dealing with col lections for the “Madonna Plan” was passed among the members for a free will offer ing. These boxes will be passed at all the future meetings and when sufficient money has been solicited, they will be sent to the Deanery Chairman. Canadian Bishop Consecrated ST. BONIFACE, Man., (NC) —The Most Rev. Remi Joseph De Roo was consecrated Bishop of Victoria, B.C., in a cere mony at the basilica here. Archbishop Maurice Baudoux of St Boniface served as con- : Jcrator, with Coadjutor Arch bishops Georges Cabana of Sherbrooke and M. M. Johnson of Vancouver as coconsecra- tors. Sermons were preached in English by Coadjutor Archbi shop P.F. Pocock of Toronto and Bishop Aime Decosse of Gravelbourg. Bishop De Roo, a former priest of the St. Bon iface archdiocese, succeeds Bishop James M. Hill, who died. AUGUSTA FIRST COMMUNION - Rt. Rev. Msgr. Daniel Bourke, Pastor of St. Mary’s on-the-Hill is pictured with the parish First Communion received First Communion on Dec. 8. Class. The children ANGELUS TOLLS ONCE AGAIN FOR PARISHIONERS - - BVT THIS TIME FROM EPISCOPAL CHURCH PACELLI’S MOST VALUA BLE - Paul Finstad, above, has been named Pacelli High School’s “Most Valuable Player” for the 1962 football season. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Finstad. The Columbus star boasted the top rushing average among Region 3-C backs this season. AMITYVILLE, N.Y., (NC) - The Angelus continues to ring out three times daily for the parishioners of St. Martin of Tours Catholic here— but now the summons comes from neighboring St. Mary’s Protes tant Episcopal church. For decades, rang out from the Angelus St. Martin’s church tower, and was a part of the life of Amityville, a village of Long Island. The day came, however, when the parish became too big and a new building was needed. A few weeks ago Father Francis J. Fuchs, the pastor, offered the last Mass in old St. Martin's. That night the Angelus rang from the steeple for the last time. The pews and other parts of the church were moved across the street to the parish school, where Masses are now offered. The faded clapboard structure was leveled and the site was cleared. But when the familiar sound of the Angelus bell was missed by the people of Amityville, the Rev. Bayard H. Goodwin, rec tor of St. Mary's, visited Fa- Cathedral Grid Team Is Hoaored SAVANNAH - John Spivey, Richard George, Larry Saun ders and Willie McLaughlin re- c eived special awards at the an nual football banquet of Cathe dral Day School December 11th. Spivey, alternate captain of the football team, received the D. L. Henderson Award as the most outstanding player. Geo rge was presented the James Ramsey Memorial Award for sportsmanship. Saunders was voted Back of the Year and McLaughlin team captain, was named the best lineman. Other members of the var sity and “B” teams were also presented awards. The players and their guests heard inspiring talks by Walter Corish, local insurance exe cutive, and Coach Vic Mell of Benedictine. The Rev. H. J. Wellmeier served as toastmas ter and Harry Deal, athletic director of the school, awarded the trophies. Joe Rochefort was named captain of next year's varsity team and Gregory Bell alternate captain. Captains of the 1963 “B” team will be Kirk Bal- com and Tom Groover. Laurie Stacey and Janice Spivey will be captains of the cheerleaders. ther Fuchs, He offered the bell at St. Mary’s for the tolling of the Angelus. The Episcopal minister said that St. Mary’s had no sexton to ring the bell, but that Charlie Dyroff, Sexton at St. Martin’s, was more than welcome to en ter the church and ring the bell. Now the bell rings out from St. Mary's. Dyroff rings it most of the time, but Father Goodwin sometimes fills in. And on clear days, fishermen on Great South Bay'Once again look up when the hear the fam iliar sound of the Angelus toll ing across the water. Buffet Supper For Blessed Sacrament PCCW SAVANNAH- The Blessed Sacrament Parish Council of Catholic Women met Monday, December 3, beginning with a buffet supper at 7:30. Decora tions of the Christmas season carried out, also beautiful Christmas music was played during the social hour. Each member contributed a gift of infant apparel for the clinic at St. Joseph’s Hospi tal. Mrs. W.P. Schneider report ed on the success of the an nual Home-made Bake Sale, held after the masses on Dec. 2nd at the Parish School. The pound cake prize was won by Mrs. Lillian Downs, and the fruit cake prize by Mrs. Geor- Saint Patrick’s PCCW Gives To Needy Children AUGUSTA — St. Patrick's Parish Council of Catholic Women held their annual Christmas Party following the December meeting, when each member brought a new article of clothing for a child from infancy to six years of age, which will be donated to the Holy Father's Warehouse for distri bution to needy children throughout the world. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Harry B. Arther President, who introduced the special guests, Miss Pauline- Peuffier, Augusta Deanery Pre sident; Mrs. Norman I. Boat wright, National Director for the National Council of Cath olic Women from the Province MACON FIRST COMMUNICANTS with their pastor. Rev. Msgr. Thomas I. Sheehan (Photo George W. Currey) First Communion At Macon MACON- Sixty-five children of St. Joseph Parish in Macon received their First Commun ion at the eight o’clock Mass on Sunday, December 9. The pastor, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas I. Sheehan, officiated. As the Communicants entered the church in procession, they sang the antiphon, “We shall go up with joy to the house of our God” between verses of Ps. 121, “I Rejoiced When I Heard Them Say,” sung by the Boys’ Choir under the direc tion of Rev. John Fitzpatrick. At the Offertory of the Mass the children alternated with the choir in the singing of the hymn “Dear Jesus, I Have Longed For You.” A rendition of “Adore Te” was given by the choir while the children re ceived Communion. During the reception of Com munion by the people, the chil dren and the choir sang alter nate verses of “Humbly We Adore Thee.” Sister Regina Marie, T.S.M. was in charge of the First Communion class. Requiem For Former Mother ST. LOUIS, (NC) — Solemn Requiem Mass for Mother Mary Concordia Puppendahl, 84, for mer mother general of the Sis ters of St. Mary, was offered in the community’s mother- house here. Mother Concordia, who retired in 1958, had for 38 years headed the Sisters of St. Mary, who number 545 nuns and conduct hospitals in many parts of the United States. of Atlanta; Mrs. H. Gardner Byrd, Mrs. Mary Cuchinski, and Mrs. Charles Piccuola. Mrs. Arthur announced that the parish would sponsor a par ty for the USO on Saturday, January 5th. Mrs. Chas. Piccuola and Mrs. C. E. Whilden volunteered to serve on the T. B. Christmas Seal Sale. Mrs. H. S. Buckley, delegate to the National Convention of Catholic Women held recently in Detroit, gave her report to the parish. The meeting was closed with a prayer by Father Ralph E. Seikel, Pastor. Christmas Party Given By Alumnae SAVANNAH - The Sisters of Mercy at St. Vincent’s Convent were guests at a Christmas party given by St. Vincent's Alumnae Association December 13th in the school cafeteria. Santa Claus was on hand to present gifts and a program of Christmas music was present ed by the Sacred Heart Choir under the direction of J. Harry Persse. Alumnae members attending brought wrapped gifts for the patients at Milledgeville Hospi tal. Mrs. Richard McGinn was general chairman of the affair, assisted by the following com mittees: Decorations, Mrs. C. E. McKenzie, Jr;Gifts, Miss Joan Harty; Refreshments, Mrs. Paul Jurgensen and Mrs. J. Arthur Kearney. Chaplains Make Retreat NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., (NC) — Forty-five U.S. Air Force chaplains made there annual retreat here at Our La dy of Florida Monastery. Father Stephen P. Kenny, C.P., of Un ion City, N.J., a retired Army chaplain, conducted the retreat. gia Halligan. Mrs. Leea Pittenger ex plained the use of the Christ mas Advent Candle Wreath. A display of the purple and pink candles were used. A donation was sent to St. John’s Vianney Seminary for their first publication of ‘ ‘The Grail”. A visit by Msgr. Brennan and Father James during the evening was enjoyed by the members. Mrs. Alice Buckly and Mrs. Cecile Fitzpatrick were guests for the evening. Christmas Trees Come To France In France, where the season’s greeting is “Joyeux Noel,” many homes now have Christ mas trees as well as the tra- , ditional creche populated with i terra cotta figures called san- tons. This custom can be traced back to the 12th century when it took the form of a liturgical drama. Young French children, like their cousins throughout the world, will—or should—be asleep when the adult members of the family return home from midnight Mass on Christmas> Eve. If they happen to be awake, they take part in the Reveillon. This elaborate feast of many courses usually begins with pate de foie gras and oysters. Foast turkey or goose with all the trimmings follow, along with a variety of complementing cheeses and fruits. Topping off the meal is the traditional buche de Noel, a log-shaped cake with chocolate icing simulating bark. Before retiring for the night, the family places its shoes by the fireplace in anticipation of a visit from “Pere Noel”. Three Kings Shrine, The Shrine of the Three Kings in the famous Cologne cathedral is considered the most remark able medieval example of the goldsmith’s art extant. Wrought by the master Nicholar of Ver dun, it combines plastic orna mentation and enameling with] amazing perfection. The cathedral itself is thel greatest monument of Gothic! architecture in Germany. PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTLY DEAD REV. JOHN A. MORRIS Dec. 24, 1957 REV. M. J. RICE Dec. 26, 1881 REV. PATRICK HOOKE Jan. 2, 1859 REV. JOSEPH REISERER Jan. 5, 1880 Oh God, IVho didst give to thy servants by their sacredotal office, a share in the priest hood of the Apostles, grant, we implore, that they may also be forever Christ Our Lord, Amen, one of their company in heaven. Through