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Twenty THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA SEPTEMBER 3, 1953, REV, JOHN J. GARRY FATHER GARRY TRANSFERRED STATESBORO, Ga, — Father John J. Garry has been trans ferred to Ohio where he will take up new duties as pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Otway. Father Garry, a Glenmary Missioner has been stationed- at St. Matthew’s since his ordina tion in 1952. He has been active in the J.C.’s was heard regularly on the radio and was Chairman of the Red Cross First Aid and Water Safety Program. Father wishes to thank all of his friends and associates in Georgia for their many kind nesses and for their interest in his work. He requests a con tinued remembrance in their prayers. CHANGES MADE BY MAR1STS BRUNSWICK, Ga,—The Rev. James Cummings, S.M. formerly of Atlanta, has been assigned as new pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church here. He succeeds the Rev. John J. Martell, S.M., wh has been as signed as assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Atlanta, the position which Father Cum mings is leaving to come here. Both are members of the Society of Mary, the order which staffs the local church. As pastor of the church here, Father Cummings will also be in charge of the Brunswick mis sions, St. Simons Island, Darien, Jesup, Waycross, and St. Marys, and will be superior of the Mar- ist priests assigned here. In leaving here after two years as pastor, Father Martell an nounced that the parish has re tired the debt on the , $40,000 new St. Joseph’s convent com pleted two years ago. He ex pressed thanks to friends as well as members of the church who aided in the project. SERVICES FOR MISS HICKEY AUGUSTA, Ga. — Funeral services' were held Wednesday, August 17 at St. Patricks Church for Miss Margaret Hick ey. The Requiem Mass offered by the Rev. Arthur Weltzer, Pastor. Miss Hickey, well known Au gustan was killed August 15th in an auto accident on Highway 25. Miss Hickey is survived by one Aunt Miss Sue Hickey of Augusta and a number of cousins. Archbishop John F. Noll, Bishop of Fort Wayne, was re ported in an improved condition at St. Joseph’s Hospital. The 80- year-old prelate suffered a heart attack and a stroke on August 18. Annual Retreat SAVANNAH, Ga.—The annual retreat for Priests of the Diocese will be held at the DeSoto Beach Hotel, Savannah Beach, Septem ber 6-10. The Retreat will be conducted by the Rev. Benedict Ballou, O.F.M. of New York. Monstrance For Marian Shrine TORONTO, (NC) — A new Marian monstrance, designed during the Marian Year and thought to be the first of its kind in North America, has been brought from Switzerland to be used at Our Lady of Grace Shrine, Mary lake, near King, Ontario. This exceptional vessel, which exposes the Blessed Sacrament to the view of the people at Benediction and Exposition and which is carried in procession on Corpus Christi, will be solemnly blessed by His Eminence James C. Cardinal McGuigan, Arch bishop of Toronto at the shrine on Sunday, August 21. The pedestal of the monst rance, which stands two and a half feet high, consists of a statuette of Mary with arms raised upwards toward the os- tensorium which holds the Bles sed Sacrament. The statuette stands on a globe of ivory around which are encrusted the solid gold leters: “Ad Jesum per Mariam” (To Jesus Through Mary). The ostensorium itself is surrounded by 12 silver stars and several golden rays- forming a cross. 'Afl €8$f8¥?¥0¥ffS ' fOS YOUR SHOPPING COMFORT] PLAN NOW TO ATTEND NINTH REGIONAL CONGRESS fii® Confraternity Of Christian Doctrine and ' ' y , FORTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION The Catholic Laymen's Association of Georgia General Oglethorpe Hotel, Savannah October 21, 22, 23, 1355 REGISTRATION AND RESERVATION NINTH REGIONAL CONGRESS. CCD FORTIETH ANNUAL CONVENTION, CL A OF GA, General Oglethorpe Hotel, Savannah / October 21, 22, 23, 1955 Name: . Address: : City & State: Please Reserve Room at Hotel Yes No Note: Please enclose Registration Fee of $1.00 and mail to Monsignor McNamara, 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia. (Brothers, Sisters and Students 50c. Mail not later than October 5, 1955.)