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OCTOBER 26, 1940 THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA FIVE 120,000 Attend Mass in Los Angeles Coliseum Huge Throng Assembles a3 Apostolic Delegate Cele brates Mass Marking Centenary of Cali fornia Hierarchy (By N. C. W. C. News Service) LOS ANGELES, — The spirit of Bishop Francisco Garcia Diego y Moreno hovered over the Los Angeles Coliseum as 120,000 of his spiritual children offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in thanksgiving for the blessings which the labors of that prelate and his successors have brought to the Church in California in the one hundred years since his consecration. Bringing together a half-hundred members of the Hierarchy, yester day’s ceremonies saw what was call ed the most notable gathering of Archbishops, Bishops, prelates and priests ever assembled on the western shore of the United States. His Excellency the Most Rev. Am- leto Giovanni Cicognani. Apostolic Delegate to the United States, was celebrant of the Solemn Pontifical Mass. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen, of the Catholic University of Amer ica, preached the sermon. THRONG ASSEMBLES EARLY For more than five hours men and women converged on the immense stadium for the ceremonies which began a few minutes before noon. By ten o’clock the 3,000 ushers and the 300 gatekeepers and attendants were beginning to feel the surge of the crowds. The faithful, who had been gathering since daybreak in San Diego, in Santa Barbara, in San Ga briel. in San Fernando, in Santa Monica, in San Luis Rey, and in a hundred other centers in the 214,000 square miles which were the spiritual charge of California’s first Bishop, came to Los Angeles in waves. About the altar erected in the cen ter of the great bowl and decorated in the Papal colors, a living cross was formed by Religious and laity. It took close to an hour for this small army to marshal its components and pro ceed in stately procession through the east tunnel of the Coliseum to ap pointed places within the enclosures. Although such large numbers of persons had to be cared for, the cere monies were carried off with clock like precision and precise timing. As soon as the Apostolic Delegate and Archbishop Cantwell had entered the Coliseum and had been enthroned on the Gospel and Epistle sides of the altar, respectively, the American flag was raised while a military band played “The Star Spangled Banner.’’ In this ceremony, the Bellarmine- Jefferson Guards of St. Robert Bell- armine School in Burbank, directed by John Regis Pershing, a relative of General John Pershing, were yielded honors by National Guard, Navy and Marine Corps contingents. MEXICO, PANAMA REPRESENTED 'Mass began immediately following this ceremony. This was a signal for those bearing the various standards, which had been massed at the east end of the stadium, to take up posi tions around the oval playing field. With an American flag positioned next to colors of each Catholic or ganization around the oval, the ef fect was striking and heightened the already greatly colorful panorama presented to the eye. In addition to the United States, Mexico and Panama were represented in the procession of Archbishops and Bishops which preceded the entrance of the Apostolic Delegate and Arch bishop Cantwell into the Coliseum. Shrine at Phenix City Church Dedicated by Bishop of Mobile Bishop Toolen Officiates at Dedication of Shrine to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in St. Patrick’s Church, of Which the Rev. James J. Salway, C. M., Is Pastor (Special to The Buleltfn) PHENIX CITY, Ala. — With sol emn and impressive ceremony, the Most Rev. Thomas J. Toolen, D. D., Bishop of Mobile, dedicated on the evening of October 2, the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in St. Pat rick’s here. This Shrine is said to be the first in the South erected to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The sermon at the dedication cere mony was delivered by the Rev. James J. Salway, C. M., pastor of St. Patrick's, and the services closed with Pontifical Benediction at which Bishop Toolen officiated. In the spring of 1910 the late Bishop Allen, of the Diocese of Mobile, in vited priests of the Congregation of the Mission, of Germantown, Pa., to take charge of the eastern section of Alabama and St. Patrick’s Church was the first church erected by the Vincentian Fathers in that mission territory. ) The present pastor of St. Patrick’s Father Salway was placed in charge of the parish in 1936, and since that time he has not only added the Shrine to the church, but has completely renovated and enlarged the church building, remodeled the rectory, and built a large parish hall. This last, the McSorley-Needham Hall—is the scene of many parish social affairs and is used by the Phenix City Troop No. 1, Boy Scouts, as their clubhouse. While in Phenix City, Bishop Toolen was honor guest at a ban quet attended by civic offiicals, non- Catholic ministers, local business leaders, members of the parish and their friends, Catholic and non-Cath- olic. Among those atttending was the Very Rev. William M. Slattery, C. M., provincial of the Congregation of the Mission, of St. Mary’s Mission Home, Opelika. Music for the dedication ceremony was rendered by St. Patrick's choir, under the direction of one of the Sis ters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity, who con duct St. Patrick's Academy, the par ish school. Phenix City is located in Alabama, just across the river from Columbus, Ga. Buy a six bottle carton It is so convenient to buy six bottles of Coca-Colt, in the handy family package—and so easy to carry. Ice-cold Coca-Cola is every place else; it belongs SS-150-71 COCA-COLA BOTTLING CC) COLUMBUS, GA, H for your ■ some Holy Family Church, Columbus Holy Family Church. Columbus, of which the Very Rev. Dan J. McCarthy, V. G., is pastor, is one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in This section. Attached to the church is the parish school, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy. History of Columbus Parish Covers More Than a Century The Rev. Dan J. McCarthy, Vicar General of the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta Is Pastor of Holy Family Church, Serving a Parish Established in 1835 WILLIAM H. SAUL DIES IN AUGUSTA Head of Cotton Firm Strick en by Heart Attack AUGUSTA. Ga. — William Henry Saul, Sr., outstanding Augusta busi ness man. and president of F >pe Sc Fleming, Inc., Cotton Factors, died suddenly October 20, fellow ng a heart attack which he suffered while driving in his automobile t> bis home. A companion summoned an ambulance, but the veteran cotton dealer was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Funeral services were belc from the Sacred Heart Church, wit 1 the Rev. J. E. O’Donohoe. S. J., o ficiat- ing. One of the city’s best known cot ton factors. Mr. Saul was a director and past president of the Aiigusta Cotton Exchange, and a diredtor of the Georgia Railroad Bank and Trust Company. He has just completed a half cen tury of active business on Cotton Row last month. Starting out as an office boy in the cotlon office of W. H. and W. B. Brigham, at the age of 15 years, he rose rapidly. In 1902 he became connected with Pope and Fleming, of which he later became the principal owner and president. A native of Augusta, Mr. Saul had lived here practically all of his life. He was a devout member of the Sa cred Heart Church, and his personal charity knew no bounds. Mrs. _ Saul, who died some years ago, was the former Miss Lillie Vaughn, whom he married in 1910. He is survived by two sons. W. H. Saul. Jr., and Thomas L. Saul; a grandson, T. L. Saul. Jr., of Augus ta; a niece. Miss Coles Taylor: and a nephew, Thomas Taylor, of Rich mond. Mr. Saul, one of the most highly Row where his success in business esteemed men of Augusta’s Cotton went hand in hand with his success in forming and cherishing firm and lasting friendships, which he did by his genial nature and his sincerity. COLUMBUS. Ga.—Prior to 1835 the Catholics of Columbus had no church edifice nor resident pastor. Reverend James Graham was the first resident priest, being sent here by the Most Reverend John England, Bis' op of Charleston. The Diocese of Savan nah was not erected at that time and Georgia was under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Charleston. Under Father Graham’s direction, the first Church was erected and dedicated to God under the invocation of Sts. Philip and James, Apostles. Father Graham was here for five years and was succeeded in January of 1841 by Reverend Thomas Maloney, who after not quite three years service died July 17. 1844. Reverend Thomas Murphy succeed ed Father Maloney and in turn then came Reverend Timothy Birmingham on January 17. 1845. On his first Sunday here, Father Birmingham read the following letter to his people- Charleston. S. C- December 11. 1844. I hereby appoint the Reverend Timothy Birmingham as Pastor of Sts. Philip and James Church, in Columbus, Ga-, and of the adjoining Missions and Stations; to wit, The Georgia Railroad, Hamilton, Fayetteville, Green ville , Covington and Decatur; also Irvington, Ala., and Apalachicola, Fla. The railroad and stations Connected therewith to be visited four times a year and the stations in Alabama and Florida twice a year. The Catholics of Columbus and of the above Stations will receive Reverend T. Birmingham as their true and lawful pastor, and as a very zealous and worthy Priest of the Holy Catholic Church, and as such will pay him all due obedience and respect. IGNATIUS ALOYSIUS, Bishop of Charleston. R. J. SULLIVAN, Secretary. Father Birmingham was moved to Charleston and Reverend Patrick John Coffee was appointed Pastor November 21. 1850. with the consent of Bishop Gartland, who was con secrated November 10. 1850. Father Coffee remained until July 5, 1852 and Rt. Rev. Bishop Edward Barron. Bishop of Eucarpia and Reverend John Gillespie had charge until the appointment of Reverend Michael Sullivan served his people at inter vals for sixteen years—from January, 1854 to April, 1861. and from October 6, 1863 to May, 1872 and came back to die among his beloved people Feb ruary 23. 1877. His remains rest in front of the new Church. During his administration, the Sisters of Mercy who had come from St. Augustine, established a Convent and School. Father Pendergrast was Pastor from April 1, 1861 to July 12. 1862. Father Hamilton from August 1, 1862 to Octo ber 1, 1863 and Father Cafferty from May, 1872 to July, 1874- Father Ham ilton was here from July, 1874 until May, 1875. Father Miller and Father Richard A. Browne and Father John Bertazzi and Father Henry Schlenke occupied the place of Pastor during the years from 1875 to 1878 when Father J. Kirsch came December 14, 1878. Under Father Kirsch’s guidance and untiring efforts the new Church of The Holy Family was erected and tiie congregation moved from the little former Church of Sts. Philip & James. The present Church of the Holy Family was dedeciated on May 15, 1881 by the Most Reverend William H. Gross, Bishop of Savannah, assisted by Very Rev. Edward Gafferty, V- G., as assistant Priest, Fathers L. Bazin and Savage as Deacons of Honor and Fathers Clery and Shanahan as Dea con and Subdeacon of the Mass. Father Kirsch was moved to At lanta April, 1884 and Father Henry Schlenke succeeded him and was Pastor until January 25. 1938. except for two years, filled by Father Schadewell. Priests who were here but not as Pastors were Father S. T. O'Connell. January, 1846 to November, 1847; Father James O’Hara, March 1867 to November 1867, Father J. T. Kirby, March 1870 to September 1780. And in recent times Father Joseph E. Moylan, Father Harry Honeck, Father H- A. Schonhardt, Father John Crean and Father J. J. Malloy serv ed in the Parish as Assistants. The Very Rev. Dan J. McCarthy. Vicar General of the Diocese of Savannah-Atlanta, is the present pastor of the Holy Family Church. Father McCarthy is widely known and admired throughout the State of Georgia. He is a veteran of the World War and has taken an active part in the activity of the Ameri can Legion, of which organization he has been State Chaplain for several years. CHANGE IN MASS HOURS ON THOMASVILLE MISSIONS THOMASVILLE, Ga. — The Rev. Michael Manning, pastor of St. Au gustine’s Church here has announced that starting on the first Sunday in November, Mass will be said on Sun day at St. Augustine’s Church at 10 o’clock, EST. Every other month thereafter. Mass at 9 o’clock. EST. Starting the first Sunday in Novem ber, Sunday Mass at the Immaculate Conception Church, Moultrie, at noon, EST. Every other month there after, Sunday Mass at 7 o’clock, EST. Also starting with the first Sunday in November, Mass in St. Joseph’s Church, Bainbridge, at 7 o’clock, CST, changing every month there after to 10 o’clock, ■ CST. CHRISTOPHER KILMER, 23-year- old son of the famous Sergeant Joyce Kilmer, Catholic poet who was kill ed in France while on active duty with the 69th (“Fighting Irish") Reg iment, has just enlisted in the 69th, which was inducted into active ser vice again several days ago. MRS. MARGARET HOOPPER FUNERAL IN AUGUSTA AUGUSTA, Ga.—Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Lombard Hoopper, who died October 2. were held from St. Patrick’s Church, the Rev. Leo M. Keenan officiating. Mrs. Hoopper’s death followed a lengthy illness and removed one of Augusta’s oldest and best beloved Catholic women- She is survived by two sons, Charles E. Hoopper. of Columbia, S. C , and Lombard Hoopper, of Au gusta; and one grandson, Charles Hoopper, Jr., of Columbia. DEATH IN AUGUSTA OF MRS. J. P. PRICE AUGUSTA, Ga.—Funeral services .for* Mrs. Mary Cannon Price, widow of the late John'Patrick Price, who died October 6, were held from the Sacred Heart Chuich. the Rev. J. E. O'Donohoe, S. J v officiating. Mrs. Price is survived by four sons, Brother Thomas Price. S. M., Dayton, Ohio, Leo A. Price, Ignatius Paul Price, and John Patrick Price, all of Augusta; a daughter. Mrs. D. T. Clarke. New York City: three sisters, Mrs. A. S. Shealy. Mrs. F. B. Claffey. and Mrs. S. JT’ Hydrick, all of Augusta: two brother'. Joe L. Cannon, of McAllister. Okla., and Charles R. Cannon. Gilbert, S. C. JOHN HERNLEN DIES IN AUGUSTA AUGUSTA, Ga.—John Hernlen, re tired cigar maker, died here October 10, following an illness of several weeks, funeral services beiug held from St. Patrick’s Church, the Rev- Leo M. Keenan officiating. Mr. Hernlen, who was 78 years of age, was a native of France, the son of Joseph Hernlen, and Mrs. Rosania Hansberger Hernlen. He had made Augusta his home since childhood. He is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Miss Elizabeth Chavel, Miss Mary Chavel, Miss Mary Frances Hernlen, E. J. Hernlen. Jos eph Hernlen. George F. Hernlen, F. A. Gay, A. J- Gay, F- E. Gay, and R. L. Gay. MRS. JANET SCOTT COOLEDGE, Ga., DIES ATLANTA, Ga.— The Rev. Joseph R. Smith, pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church, Atlanta, officiat ed at the burial of Mrs. Janet Scott, of Cooledge, Georgia, who died Oc tober 10 in Atlanta. Best Wishes The Phenix-Girard Bank PHENIX CITY, ALA.