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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA JUNE 21, 1952 EIGHT Catholic pagj EDITED BY MRS. MARGARET H. MULHERIN SAVANNAH-ATLANTA DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Mothers' Club of St. Joseph School Meets in Macon MACON, Ga, — The Mothers Club of St. Joseph’s School has brought to a close another success ful year. Mrs. Virginia Bryan, the president, and her staff of officers, were untiring in their efforts to make this a record year. The parents assisted with the health program of the school and served as leaders and assistant leaders for the Girl Scouts, Brownies and Club Scouts. The school grounds have been beautified and necessary teaching equipment has been sup plied. Savannah Deanery Council President Names Standing Committee Chairmen SAVANNAH, Ga.—Mrs. William J C. Broderick, newly elected presi- | dent of the Savannah Deanery j Council of Catholic Women, an nounces the appointment of Mrs. Joseph Winders, as corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Joseph E. Kelly, parliamentarian. Standing committee chairmen ! appointed by Mrs. Broderick in clude: Family and Parent Educa tion, Mrs. John F. Shearouse, Jr.; Organization and Development, Mrs. A. J. Schano; Co-operation with Catholic Charities, Mrs. H. A. Stamey; Confraternity of Christian | Doctrine, Miss Ilka Lech; Catholic Home and School, Mrs. Louis S. Weaver, Jr.; International Rela tions, Mrs. Archie Mitchell; Legis lation, Mrs. Katherine A. Huggins; Library and Literature, Mrs. Charles F. Barr; Public Relations, Mrs. Joseph E. Kelly and Mrs. Anthony L. Walsh; Spiritual De velopment, Miss Johanna Daly.; Study Clubs, Mrs. P. D. Joines; War Relief Services, Mrs. John E. Buckley; Civil Defense, Mrs. Killiam R. Johnson; St. Thomas Boys’ School, Mrs. B. C. Guild- Ways and Means, Mrs. James R. Renkle; Historian, Mrs. Joseph Ocampo. 'THE TIME HAS COME/ the Walrus Said Open house for fathers and mothers was held during the year. The classrooms were visited and the children’s work inspected. New parents were given the. opportunity of getting acquainted with other fathers and mothers whose chil dren attend St. Joseph’s. New officers elected by the club, to serve during the next school year, are, Mrs. A. J. Punaro. presi dent; Mrs. J. W. McFarlane, vice- president; Mrs. C. C. Harrold, sec retary, and Mrs. A. W. Yurt, trea surer. After the installation of the new officers, Father Robert Bryant, S. J., pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, introduced the guest speaker, Father John Hurley, Air Force chaplain from Turner Field, Al bany, who stressed that the re ligious development and early edu cation of the child are the parents’ responsibility—not the teachers’. Emphasis was placed on the child’s sense of obedience developed at a tender age. If not then it will be too late. Father Hurley urged the parents to stress the importance of obedience and asked the teachers to develop in the children an un derstanding and appreciation of the child’s life. Children should want to attend Mass, not go be cause the Third Commandment says so. The home should be the center of religious guidance, and family prayer the strong link that binds its members together, because, as the home is, so will the children be, and as the children are, so will the nation be. Two hundred parents were pres ent at the meeting. The attendance prize for the largest number of parents present was awarded to the class taught by Sister Martina Joseph, R. S. M. Following the close of the meeting, refreshments were served. Savannah Deanery Council of Women Adopts New Project SAVANNAH, Ga.—The Savan nah Deanery Council of Catholic Women has undertaken as a pro ject the making of surgical pads and dressings for Our Lady of Perpetual Help Free Cancer Home in Atlanta, and also for use in hos pitals and nursing homes in Sa vannah. Instruction classes for the work ers on the project are being con ducted at the Cathedral rectory under the. direction of Mrs. A. H. Stamey. Materials are ready and all those interested are invited to help in the work. The pads may be made at home. Mrs. William C. Brod erick, president of the Deanery Council, hopes that workers units from each of the local parishes will be formed. Mrs. Aubrey Wilder Re-Elected President of Parish Council in Athens ATHENS, Ga. —- At the June meeting of St. Joseph’s Parish Council of Catholic Women, Mrs. Aubrey Wilder was re-elected president for the coming year, and Mrs. Josef Karl was re-elected secretary. Mrs. William Kiene is the new vice-president of the coun cil, and Mrs. Anthony Camarata, Hie new treasurer. The couniel recently sponsored a successful sq>’ n re danc-e at the American L< i Cabin. Delicious home-made caxc> were awarded as prizes to the winners in the cake walk contests a .. :! u;: usw i- Mr. Walrus, of “Alice in Won derland,” approved travel—ships particularly. His advice wasn’t con sidered when the Burlington Route-Northern Pacific railroad experts painstakingly shaped up an official and delightful conven tion travel program for the Na tional Council of Catholic Women. But by design, not accident—ships do enter in—two of them, in fact, the “Chinook”—Seatie to Victoria, and the ‘ Princess Elizabeth”—Vic toria to Vancouver. These cruises plus Yellowstone Park, Banff, Lake Mount St. Joseph Mothers' Club Holds Meeting in Augusta AUGUSTA, Ga. — New officers were installed at the May meeting of the Mount St. Joseph Mothers’ Club, at which Mrs. Charles Thompson, the retiring president, presided. The new officers are Mrs. J. J. O’Connell, president; Mrs. Neil Callahan, vice-president; Mrs. Timothy Kearns, Jr., secretary, and Mrs. Eugene Long, treasurer. Mrs. O’Connell announced the appointment of the following com mittee chairmen: Parliamentarian, Mrs. E. J. Cashin; Ways and Means, Mrs. Thomas Saul; Mrs. E. J. McMahon; Publicity, Mrs. J. H. Roberts; Program, Mrs. William Findlay; Films, Books and Records, Mrs. Joseph Mannelly; Hanger Sale, Mrs. Harold Girardot; Paper Sale, Mrs. W. H. Faughnan, Mrs. William O’Dowd; Grade Represen tative, Mrs. Neil Vaughan; High School Representative, Mrs. Lee Etheredge, Jr.; Council Represent- tive, Mrs. Edward Rhodes. Mrs. R. H. Klett, representative of the National Council of Catho lic Women, thanked all who had assisted in making the first Fri day breakfasts for the children a success. Following the business sesion, Mrs. J. Lee Etheredge, Jr., and Mrs. J. D. Thurston were hostesses at a social hour. Holy Family Parish Groups in Columbus Elect New Officers COLUMBUS, Ga.—New officers were elected at the annual joint meeting of the Altar Society, Our Lady’s Aid Society and the Missionary Society of the Holy Family Church, held at the rec tory. Mrs. Arthur N. Berry will be the new president of the Altar Society, with Mrs. Leroy Burnham, Jr., as secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Warren Purks was elected pesident of Our Lady’s Aid So ciety, with Mrs. Joseph Connolly as secretary-treasurer. Mrs. John Willis has been named president of the Missionary So ciety, and Mrs. Keegan Federal has been re-elected as secretary-treas urer. A discussion of the type of Christmas cards to sell this year was held during the meeting of the Missionary Society which spon sors the sale of religious cards each year. Mrs. Willis announced that the society would serve as the Spiritual Development Committee of the Council of Catholic Wom en, and outlined the responsibility entailed. Programs of activity for the isuipnjer,, ropntha.-were outlined, by Louise, make the National Council trip so perfect that you can hard ly imagine a more delightful con vention-vacation combination. You are invited to send for our free folder, describing this trip to Seattle next September. You’ll surely want to go with congenial friends—with our special party'. For folder, please write: Miss Margaret Mealey, Conven tion Tour—National Council of Catholic Women, 1312 Massa chusetts Avenue, Washington 5, D. Quarterly Meeting Held by Savannah Deanery Council SAVANNAH BEACH, Ga.—Dr. William E. Barfield, chairman of civilian defense at Savannah Beach, was the guest speaker at the quarterly meeting of the Savannah Deanery Council of Catholic Women held on June 8 at the Sa vannah Beach Town Hall. The visiting delegates were wel comed by Father John J. Kehoe, administrator of St. Michael’s Church here. Dr. Barfield, after relating some of his personal experiences during World War II, explained what could happen at Savannah Beach under similar conditions. The Most Reverend Francis E. Hyland, D. D., J. C. D., Auxiliary Bishop of Savannah-Atlanta, who honored the meeting by his at tendance, expressed his apprecia tion of the work of the N. C. C. W. in Georgia. His Excellency also discussed the Christopher Move ment, which was founded by Fath er James Keller, M. M., who was guest speaker at the recent con- cention of the Diocesan Council. Highlighting the meeting, which was held at the Town Hall, was the report given by Mrs. Charles Barr, chairman of the Library and Literature Committee, who spoke of the crusade to remove indecent literature from the newsstands in store frequented by teen-agers. Mrs. A. H, Stamey reported on the making of surgical pads and dressings for Our Lady of Per petual Help Free Cancer Home in Atlanta, and Miss Ilka Leche told of the nursery care being given children at the Blessed Sacra- men Church when their parents are attending Mass. Mrs. P. D. Joines, Jr., of Brunswick, first vice-president of the Deanery Council, explained her plans for organizing study clubs in every I parish. Retreat for Women At St. Angela's in Aiken, June 26-29 AIKEN, S. C.—Sister Miriam, of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy, superior of St. Angela Academy, has announced that the annual Retreat for laywomen will be held at the academy from the evening of Thursday, June 26, to the afternoon of Sunday, June 29. Prospective retreatants are urged to write for reservations promptly as the number that can be accom modated is limited. the Altar Society and Our Lady’s Aid Society. The opening and clos- . ing prayers were offered by Father j Herman Deimel, pastor of Holy i (Family Church. I C. Mrs. John Kesler Heads Council ol Women in LaGrange MRS. JOHN KESLER LaGRANGE, Ga.—Mrs. John H. Kesler has been elected president of St. Peter’s Parish Council of Catholic Women, other new offi cers being Mrs. Charles E. Solo- i mon, vice-president; Mrs. Warren ' P. Humphreys, secretary, and M r\s. Claude F. Foster, treasurer. Committee chairmen appointed include Mrs. Charles Solomon, Altar Committee; Mrs. Paul Fluth, Hospitality; Mrs. Raymond Jabaly, Catholic Charities; Miss Helen Jabaly, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Mrs. W. M. Robinson, Shrines in Homes; Mrs. Joseph Joseph. Public Relations; Mrs. Warren Humphreys, Study Clubs; Mrs. Fritz Wagener, Library and Literature. The new president of the parish council is the former Miss Cather ine Twickler, of New Orleans. She graduated from Martin Behrman High School, and was valedictorian of her class. She later attended Louisiana State University. Mrs. Kesler is the immediate past presi dent of the Auxiliary of the Vete rans of Foreign War Post No. 4629, and is treasurer of the Opti-Mrs Club in LaGrange. She is also a member of the Eleven O’clock Club, the Georgia Elks’ Auxiliary. She served as secretary of the parish council last year. The mother of two children, Mrs. Kes ler is employed as a stenographer with the LaGrange Bonding Com pany. St. Joseph's School P-TA in Brunswick Elects New Officers BRUNSWICK, Ga.—Officers who will serve during the 1952-53 school year were elected at the May Meeting of the Parent-Teach er Association of St. Joseph’s School. Mrs. Leo Gentile was chosen president; Mrs. B. W. Mur ray, vice-president; Mrs. John Fernandez, secretary, and Mrs. Arthur True, treasurer. Under the auspices of the P.-T. A., a May festival was held in Hanover Park, the program in cluding a May pole dance, games, a puppet show and a performance by children talented in singing, dancing and acrobatics. The pxogram opened with a Tom Thumb parade, the children in costume and on floats circling the block before entering the park where Miss Frances Crowder was crowned “Queen of the May” and George Owens, “King.” Megan True and Pat Glover were the crown-bearers. Decorated booths were set up in Xavier Hall where purchases could be made from the country store, old toy counter, white elephant table, cake and candy shelf and refreshment stands. On display were dolls, in native dress from many lands, from the collection of Mrs. Esther Mantia of St. Simons Island. Danny Reyna won first prize in the talent show, and Margaret Brawner the doll bed which was given away at the conclusion of the enjoyable affair. Diocesan Council President's Message In an audience on April 24, 1952 during the Thirteenth Internation al Congress of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations, His Holiness Pope Pius Xli spoke to the delegates in the interest of peace. He termed the course of peace a “Mission from God and Humanity”. Women are capable of making a great contribution to the cause of peace and our Holy Father called upon them to assume the “sublime but arduous task of la boring for peace.” He said . that the sentiment which induces wom en to abhor war, would avail noth ing if that sentiment did not lead to action conducted according to the essential principles of Christ ianity.” We call attention to our Holy Father’s choice of words: ‘ sublime but arduous task of laboring for peace”. The intimation is that the peace will not be easily won. It must be labored for. Sentiment must be translated into action con ducted according to the essential principles of Christianity-action which builds on deep foundations. Women must carry their work for peace into all their spheres of influence, translating that inate feeling which makes them abhor war into concrete action to impede war. The Christian will for peace de scribed in our Holy Father’s Christmas message must be deve loped—its weapons, prayer and love must be sharpened. There must be constant prayer to the Father of us all, prayer which takes the form of works perform ed with the proper motivation— with dedication of purpose. Christ ian love must be extended to in clude all men and all nations; it must be a love, which with pa tience, always succeeds in being disposed to achieve under- standing and agreement with everyone. The Christian woman can con tribute much by the formation of public opinion in favor of inter national co-operation based on principles of morality, justice and charity. This presuposses a know ledge of facts as well as principles and the effort to be vocal about them. This requires an informed, articulate laity. The Savannah-Atlanta Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, estab lished at the invitation of our be loved Archbishop O’Hara, affords us the opportunity of using the N. C. Cr W. program of prayer, study and action in developing into an informed, articulate laity. We con tinue to function under the direc tion of our Auxiliary Bishop, and with the guidance of our Spiritual Director. We urge all affiliated parish, mission and inter-parochial councils to use this program of prayer, study and action. We call upon our Catholic Women fo trans late their sentiments into action— to make their contribution to the cause of peace. We call upon each member to adopt our convention theme as her own, to repeat it fervently and with meaning: “LORD, MAKE ME AN INSTRU MENT OF YOUR PEACE!” Gladys (Mrs. George) Gunning. Officers Elected By Nativity School PTA in Thunderbolt THUNDERBOLT. Ga. — Offi cers were elected and annual re ports received at the meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association of the Nativity School held on May 27. The new officers are: Mrs. J. Almand Lloyd, president; Mrs. P. A. Trost, vice-president; Mrs. T. W. Joyner, Jr,, secretary; Mrs. Ed mond Flaherty, treasurer. Nomi nations were made by a committee headed by Mrs. Arthur Cannon. Mrs. William C. Broderick, the retiring president .reported on the work of the association during the past year. The members present ed her with a gift in appreciation of her services. Plans were completed at the meeting for the school picnic to be held June 4 at Savannah Beach. Refreshments were served by Mrs. W. L. Salter and Mrs. J. F. Jaug- stetter during the social hour which followed the meeting.