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DECEMBER 11, 1954. THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA ELEVEN WALTER R. McDonald GEORGIA SERVICE COMMISSION ACTIVITIES RECEIVE PINS—A group of CYO members are pictured re ceiving their pins from their Chaplain, the Rev. John J. Cuddy, at ceremonies held recently.—-(Ledger photo). PLANNED BY KC AUXILIARY COLUMBUS RECEPTION These pictures were taken at the CYO Reception Ceremonies held during National Catholic Youth Week at Columbus. Shown in the upper photo are left to right: Barbara Berry; Eddie Arel, Catherine Giglio; Dick McWalter; Julia McLain, and Dave Davi son.—(Ledger photos). Reception For 0Y0 Members At Holy Family Church, Columbus COLUMBUS, Ga. — Sixty-four - were received as members of the Catholic Youth Organization here at ceremonies marking the close of the Fourth Annual National Catholic Youth Week. The members assembled at the Holy Family School Chapel to re cite as a body, the Rosary, and to hear a short sermon by their Chaplain, Father John Cuddy. As Father Cuddy blessed the pins, the members lit their candles, knelt to make a public profession of faith in all the truths ' taught mankind by Jesus Christ. The Chapel then .was plunged into darkness as the members arose to progress slowly the asile with their lighted candles. Ap proaching the altar in pairs, they presented their lighted candles to the chaplain, who, in turn, in vested each member with the CYO pin. When all had been invested the entire group sang “Faith of Our Fathers” and Knelt for Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, during which, they recited the CYO pledge. Eddie Arel heads the Columbus CYO as its president. Other of ficers are: Catherine Giglio and Francis Davidson, vice presi dents and Barbara Berry, secre tary. The CYO is a national club for Catholic teen-agers, number ing approximately 1,000,000 mem bers throughout the nation. The Columbus branch, initiated last year has about 75 members. The purpose of the Columbus club is to provide educational and social opportunities for the Catholic teen-agers of the area non-Catholie friends. The primary object is reached, when on Sunday evenings, the CYO meets for Discussion Pe riods. Discussion leaders are Pat Mey er. for the seniors; Rex Harrison, for the juniors; Dr. John Ham- mes, for the sophomores, and ev ery Sunday evening at the Holy Family School. ALBANY ALTAR SOCIETY AND NCCW MEET ALBANY, Ga. — The meeting of St. Teresa’s Altar Society and and Parish Council NCCW held in the parish hall at 8:30 p.m. on November 1st was presided over by Mrs. E. S. Armstrong, Presi dent. Miss Bee McCormack gave a report on the barbecue which was held recently, showing that it had been most successful. The President spoke of the Columbus Deanery Meeting of Catholic Women which had been held on Oct. 20th in Douglas with 13 ladies from Albany attending. This meeting was a very interest ing and entertaining one. The Very Daniel J. Bourke of Albany having been- the principal speak er, his subject being the “Legion of Mary”. ‘ Mrs. Ken Lewis accepted the responsibility of the children’s nursery for the month of De cember. Mrs. R. E. McCormack and Mrs. J. Ray Pinkston agreed to look after the refreshments, for the December meeting. Fr. Bourke announced that the Mid-night Christmas Mass will be in the Municipal auditorium a- gain this year. Mrs. Louise Ault- man was named chairman of decorations for this occasion and Mrs. O. T. Kenan and Mrs. R. E. McCormack were appointed to obtain the use of an organ for this midnight Mass. The “President’s Message” re garding the National NCCW Con vention to be held in Boston, Cormack will attend, this Con vention. At this time Mrs. Mc Cormack was asked to be the parish chairman of the committee on Libraries and Literature. Mrs. McCormack and Mrs. L. E. Mock, who had both attended the Catholic Laymen’s Conven tion in Augusta, told of how in spiring and interesting it was to hear Louis Budenz, the principal speaker, and to have Archbishop- Bishop O’Hara present on this occasion. Fr. Bourke urged Catholics to subscribe to the periodicals soon to be sold by the students of the parochial school. The meeting was adjourned with prayer by Fr. Bourke. MACON LAYMEN HOLD ELECTION MACON, Ga. — The Macon Branch of the Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia recently chose Charles P. Long as secre tary-treasurer, succeeding Mrs. Dan D. Harris, re-elected its pres ident and vice presidents Mrs. Charles LeHardy Adams, Sr., N. J. Pascullis and Jos. P. McGol- drick, Jr., and elected three ad ditional vice presidents, Mrs. Robert M. Hobson, Miss Rebecca Long and George Landry. The Macon Branch has during 1954 m&de a special effort to at tract the newcomers to the parish and assist them in getting acqu ainted with older residents. President John J. McCreary an nounced that the January meet ing will be held on the date the State Executive Committee meets in Macon and that the state pres ident and the executive director will be invited to address the branch meeting. Branch commit tee appointments are to be an nounced in January. * Bi’eaking in a new suit is no trouble at all if you have five children. —O. A. Battista, “Life in Quotable Form.” Mass., this month, was read by Mrs. Leo Palardy. Mrs. R. E. Mc- GREETINGS From LAURENCE-COBB FURNITURE CO. 73 Marietta Si., S. W. Atlanta, Ga. Season S greetings JACK C. SAVAGE ATLANTA, GA. CONGRATULATIONS Immaculate Conception Shrine On Centennial EXTERIOR RESTORATION & WATERPROOFING By CONTRACTING DIVISION A. C. HORN CORPORATION 330 CANDLER BUILDING — ATLANTA, GEORGIA Martin T. Klein, Division Engineer SAVANNAH, Ga. — At the monthly meeting of the Knights’ Auxiliary to Knights of Colum bus last evening at the K of C Hall, activities were announced for the month of November and December. Mi'S. R. F. Ryan, pres ident, presided. A dance was held Thanksgiving eve., and open house was held Thanksgiving following the S.H.S. -B.C. game. Dances will be held every Saturday night at the K. of C. Hall after November. It was de cided that the December meet ing will not be held .If an emer gency should arise, the executive committee will meet. The annual Christmas dance will be held December 17 from 9 to 1 p.m. Preceding the dance, a cocktail hour will be given from 8 to 9 o’clock. Buffet supper will be served at midnight. Season S (greetings JOHN I. KELLY SOLICITOR — CITY COURT Criminal Division — Atlanta, Ga. During the meeting, reports were presented by various com mittees. The following donations were voted upon by auxiliary mem bers: St. Anthony’s Church $10; and Franciscan Sisters for the I silver tea, $10. Refreshments were served, Mrs, V. J. Ryan was : hostess. STATE OF GEORGIA E. A. Morgan Jewelry Co. Established 1905 Now at - Our New Location 89 ALABAMA ST., S. W. PHONE WA 7425 ATLANTA 3, GEORGIA YOtTLL LIKE What All Atlanta Likes Delicious Aristocrat Ice Cream