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I * Obituaries First Communion St. James Church, Savannah Mrs. J. J. Stafford AUGUSTA—Funeral serv ices for Mrs. J. J. Stafford were held April 1st at St. Pat rick’s Church with Rev. Ralph E. Seikel officiating. Surviving are three sons, James J. Stafford, Jr., and Robert E. Stafford, both of North Augusta, S. C., and Norman W. Stafford, Augusta; her mother, Mrs. Daisy Gleason Skinner, Augusta; three sisters, Mrs. Alberta S. Malone and Miss Bessie Skinner, both of Augus ta, and Mrs. Frank Kalbfleisch, Atlanta; one niece, Mrs. Tho mas Alewine, Augusta, and five grandchildren. James Hegarty AUGUSTA—Funeral serv ices for James Hegarty were held March 29th at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. A. Bernard Kearns, S. J. officiating. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Burns Hegarty; five brothers, Joseph K. Hegarty, Augusta, Charles and Hugh He garty of Ireland and William and Teddy Hegarty of England; two sisters, Mrs. Bridget McShane, Ireland and Mrs. Kathleen Glanz, England; three cousins Mrs. Nellie McCahill and Mrs J. Noel Schweers, both of Au gusta, and Michael Cunningham, Ireland. Mrs. Stan cel Hutto AUGUSTA—Funeral serv ices for Mrs. Stancel S. Hutto were held March 26th at Sacred Heart Church, Rev. Thomas M. Gillin, S. J. officiating. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. J. Fred Rucker, Augusta; one son, Tho mas L. Hutto, Greenwood, S. C.; one sister, Mrs. Al Smith, Au gusta; three brothers, W. W Petersen, Jr., Augusta, Fred L. Petersen, Augusta, and Sid ney Lanier, Elkon, Ky.; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. MOTOR HOTEL The Southern Cross, April 6, 1963—PAGE 3 Bishop McDonough Tells Augusta Deanery Go Forth And Teach Is Mandate To Laity “ ‘Go forth and teach all na tions’ is a mandate to the laity as well as the priesthood” Bi shop Thomas J. McDonough told the women at the annual meeting of the Augusta Deanery Council of Catholic Women at the Elk’s Club in Dublin, Sunday after noon. His Excellency warned that “Our Country is not atheis tic, but has become material istic.” Bishop McDonough ex pressed his gratification at the progress of the expansion and building program of the diocese, but reminded his audience that “Stones, brick and mortar with out souls to vivify them’’ cannot fulfill the purpose for which they were built. His Excellency stat ed that the role of the layman came into prominence dur ing the reign of Pius X and continues to be a vital force, but that the real meeting of a priest and laity is at “The al tar of God.’’ Miss Pauline Peuffier, re tiring president, announced that the Augusta Deanery had re ceived a citation for disting uished service from the Aug usta Chapter of the Mental Health Association and thanked everyone for the wholehearted cooperation and support that she had received during her two years in office. Msgr. John D. Toomey, diocesan spiritual moderator, announced that the theme of the forthcoming convention would be “To Restore all Things to Christ.” Reservations for this session which is to be held May 11 and 12 in Columbus should be made with the res pective parish presidents not later than May 8th. Other clergy present were Father Bateman, of Immaculate Conception Church, Dublin, Msgr. Daniel J. Bourke, dean ery spiritual moderator, Fa- St. Francis Xavier Basketball Champs Feted At Brunswick s Cardinal • TV It AIR CONDITIONIN* • FAMOUS MIAMI BUFFET • ICE A BEVERAGE STATION* • COFFEE MAKER, BACH ROOM LUCKIE AT CONE ST. A Good Address in Atlanta Mother Seton ‘Was A Saint’ Before Becoming A Catholic Brazil Governor Lauded For Banning Communist Congress JANEIRO, (NC)—* ST. LOUIS, (NC)—Elizabeth Seton “undoubtedly was a saint long before she became a Ca tholic,’’ Joseph Cardinal Ritter said here. The Archbishop of St. Louis cited here beatification March 17 in Rome as an example of Easter Greetings Albany Sheet Metal Works CHARLES A. SAPP S. T. (TOM) PARR Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors NO JOB TOO LARGE OR SMALL Tin—5late--Tile—Tar & Gravel—Composition In Roofing- Sky Lights—Ventilators—Cornic Work—Copper, Gutter, Job Work of All Kinds Phone HE 6-1651 122 Front Street Albany, Ga. Easter Greetings CHURCHWELL’S HE.2-6281 ALBANY, GA. Jr how validity baptized Christians can achieve sanctity. “For the greater part of her life, Elizabeth Ann Seton was a Protestant,’’ Cardinal Ritter said. “It was only in the last 15 years of her life of 46 years that she became a Catholic. “This Early American wo man was undoubtedly a saint long before she became a Ca tholic. The treasure she always had was enriched by her com ing into the bosom of Mother Church, but she had that treas ure by her Protestant Bap tism, by her Anglican Bap tism.” The Cardinal said Mother Se ton—first native American to be raised to beatification—under stood and carried the cross. “She became a saint only be cause she became more and more detached from all that is human, all that is natural, and became closer to God,” she said. Cardinal Ritter said her bea tification could lead to the re newal of faith among American Catholics. * ‘This first officially de clared sanctity in the United States may be a cause for re newal not only for the nuns— because she founded the Sis ters of Charity in the United States—but also for all the laity, young and old, poor and rich alike,” the Cardinal said. Cuba Terror “God’s Trial” MEXICO CITY, (NC)—The Castro persecution is a trail sent by God to purify the Church in Cuba, one of the leaders in the illfated Bay of Pigs invasion told a meeting of exiled Cuban Ca tholic students here. “Our Catholicism has greatly purified itself,” said Manuel Artime. “Now it is a militant Catholicism, a strong Catholi cism and one of proven martyr dom under persecution.” Artime warned that the battleground for the recapture of Cuba will be fought in the minds of youth, and that it will be fruitless to go into this struggle without a strong philo sophy to oppose communism. RIO DE Jaime Cardinal de Barros Ca mara has praised Gov. Carlos Lacerda of Guanabara state for banning a communist Cuban Sol idarity Congress here. The Archbishop of Rio de Janeiro, capital of Guanabara state, told the governor: “I laud the energetic action of Your Excellency, based on le gal measures, which prevents Guanabara from becoming a field of agitation.” A message to Lacerda from the Catholic-oriented Brazilian Labor Crusade declared: “This congress of solidarity with Cu ba actually means a solidarity with the crimes of the traitor of the Americas against work ers, the family and religion.” Lacerda issued a decree ban ning the congress and called in state troopers to enforce his ban. His decree said the or ganizers of the congress had called it to make it “the out post of the Latin American re volution.” He pointed out that Brazil’s constitution and laws “forbid war propaganda, class struggle and the tools for subverting constitutional order.” Before Lacerda’s action, Cardinal de Barros Camara had expressed regret that a “mem ber of the government support ed the Castroist propaganda.” The call to the Red congress was singed by Brazilian Labor Minister Almino Afonso. “To avoid certain suicide,” the Cardinal said, “democracy must use all possible means of defense, even though they may be disagreeable.” Because of the governor’s ban, delegates to the congress were forced to hold a poorly attended meeting in nearby Ni- teroi which is in Rio de Jan eiro state. BRUNSWICK—The Victorius St. Francis Xavier Basketball team was feted at a dinnerpar ty given by Miss Marie Hermi- da, an ardent supporter of the team. The affair was held on Sa turday March 23rd at Crews Restaurant. The team is coached by Sis ter John Cecile, C.S.J. and the assistant coaches are Mis ses Ivonne Lott and Vicki Nel son. St. Francis Xavier play ed in the Glynn County Rec reational League at St. Sim ons Island Gymnasium, and were undefeated in league play, and were consequently the win ners of the Season’s Trophy. Those attending the ban quet were the assistant coach es and the following players: Misses Jean Broker, Linda Joines, Carol Guglielmo, Shir ley Martin, Maria Valente, Cheryl Jones, Mary Jane John son, Mary George, Susan Shaw, Pearl Sloan, Anita McKinna, Cynthia Tedeschi, Patricia Ferlet, Marie McDonough, Ju dy Moore, Maria Morris, Su san Gallagher, Deborah Hayes, Peggy Alexander, Meg Brok er, Brenda Williamson and Margie Valente. Guests of honor were Rev. Paul Burkort, S.M., pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church, Mrs. J. Armand Lloyd and Miss Catherine Sloan. Father Burkortaddressed the group and thanked them for the wonderful team work and school spirit which they had displayed during the basketball season. Father then thanked Miss Her- mida for sponsoring the banquet and encouraging the young play ers in their efforts toward good sportsmanship. ther Francis Ellis of Our Lady of Assumption Church, Syl- vania, and Father John Loftus, of St. Matthew’s Church of Statesboro. Mrs. Joseph J. O’Connell, of Augusta, was elected president of the Augusta Deanery C.C.W., and other officers who will serve with her are Mrs. E. A. Markwalter, secretary and Miss Thelma Rogers, treas urer. Bishop McDonough, Msgr. Toomey and Msgr. Bourke paid tribute to Miss Peuffier for the accomplishments of the council under her leadership and pledg ed their support to the incom ing officers. Among the guests of honor were Mrs. Jos. Dembowski, diocesan president, Mrs. Ed win Mulligan, immediate past diocesan president, Mrs. John Buckley, Mrs. Cecilia Fitzpat rick, Mrs. Margaret Collins, Mrs. Martin Austin and Mrs. Doris Hatten. The ladies of the Immaculate Conception Parish Council of Dublin were the hostesses at a lovely tea immediately follow ing the business meeting. Miss Louise Ludwig is the president of the Dublin council. The wel come address was given by Mrs. Hugh of Dublin and the response was given by Mrs. H. S. Buck- ley of Augusta. Mimeographed reports of the numerous works of the deanery committees were distributed to each member attending the meeting. ■ 1 ■ —■ \ Cleaners and Launderers Fur Storage and Rug Cleaning 232 Roosevelt Ave. Lake Parr Shopping Center 1107 N. Slappey HE 2-0575 Urban Renewal LOUISVILLE, Ky., (NC)— Churches have an essential role in urban renewal—that of bring ing “human compassion” to play on the process, a Chicago priest said here. This point was made in an in terview by Msgr. John Egan, director of the Chicato Arch diocesan Conservation Council, which acts as a liaison between the archdiocese and urgan re newal officials. “Remembering human rights and dignity is one of urban re newal’ s major duties,” Msgr. Egan said. “There must be a compassionate reaction to those displaced people. “Before people are aked to leave the homes of their choice, there should be places for them to live without overcrowding other areas,” he declared. Urban renewal must be a matter of active concern to an entire metropolitan area, the monsignor stressed. “It’s not just a problem for the city fa thers. What is going to affect a certain section of a city will effect everyone,” he said. Msgr. 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