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i ( 4 1 PAGE 8—The Southern Cross, June 8, 1963 First Senior Class Graduates From Savannah Minor Seminary Not to be outdone by adult organizations, at least two dif ferent groups of youngsters have taken on the support of the seminary as a pet project. From OUR LADY OF LOURDES SCHOOL, Columbus, $20. was netted from the sale of coat hangers and presented to His Excellency for the seminary. And on last Tuesday, students from the sixth grade of CATHE DRAL DAY SCHOOL, Savannah, personally presented Fr. Wil liam V. Coleman, rector of the seminary, with $25. which they stipulated was to be used for the library. This latter donation resulted from funds of the sixth grade Civics Club. . .Two stu dents from Savannah were among the 88 who graduated at the 85th Commencement exer cises at Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N. C. They are: THOMAS GERALD BRANCH, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W. Branch of 1 East 62nd St., and RICHARD JOSEPH BUTTI- MER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Buttimerof2Summit Drive. Both graduates received their Bachelor of Arts degree at exercises held on Tuesday, June 4, in Haid Gymnasium on the college campus. . .Also graduating from college re cently was THOMAS ALEC WILKERSON, formerly of Au gusta and now residing in Sav annah. Tommy, an alumnus of Aquinas High School in Augus ta, received his degree at Geor gia Southern in Statesboro. A younger brother of BOB WIL KERSON, third theologian for the Diocese of Savannah, Tom my hopes to be teaching on the high school level come Sep tember. . .The Day Camp at VILLA MARIE starts June 10 for public school children. . . The subject of "free tuition" was brought forth in a lively discussion in a recently held meeting of the men of ST. JAMES’ PARISH, Sav’h. St. James is a tithing parish and the 40 men who attended the meeting gave their own personal testimonies and re commendations on the advan tages of tithing. . .TOMMY MELTZER, a member of the South Columbus Boys Club and a senior at Pacelli High School, was recently awarded a $200. scholarship to attend Columbus College. The presentation was made to the graduate by A. ILLGES, JR., and TOM BUCK III, members of the Boys Club board of directors. . .Members of the Senior Class at ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL OF NURS ING, Columbus have just com pleted a field trip to the State Hospitals of Milledgeville and Gracewood in Augusta. The nur ses were accompanied by MRS. PETER RADEMACHER and MRS. LLOYD MAYO, school in structors. . . Fr. Lawrence A. Lucree, P. O. Box 180, Savannah, Ga. Pope Of Many Surprises— (Continued from Page 3) Church was the fact that Pope John for the fifth time broke precedent (February 17, 1962) when he increased membership in the Sacred College of Car dinals to record high of 87, the most in nearly 400years. In addition he named three Car dinals "in petto." And shortly before the opening of the Second Vatican Council he rearranged the College, making all mem bers bishops. On one occasion he departed from a provision of canon law to name a new cardinal who had already had a brother in the Sacred College of Cardin- also. He was Amleto Cardianl Cicognani, then Apostolic Cel- egate in the U.S. and later named Papal Secretary of State. Pope John established an other precedent in naming the first Negro Prince of the Church, Laurean Cardinal Rug- ambwa, Bishop of Bukoba, Tan ganyika. He also named the first cardinals for Japan, the Philip pines, Mexico, Uruguay and Venezula. The tradition - shattering Pope has also made vast and historic changes in the liturgy of the Church. On his own in itiative he issued a motu pro- prio of rubrical instructions, effective January 1, 1961, on the reform of breviary, mis sal and liturgical calendar. It was the first complete revis ions of the books in nearly 400 years. . . * -v.v, . •*- • ' Sunday Holy Trinity Church, Swainsboro. To Dedicate Swainsboro Church SWAINSBORO — On Sunday, June 9, Feast of the Holy Trin ity Bishop Thomas J. McDon ough will dedicate the new Holy Trinity Church. The church is the gift of the Bob McCormack family of Albany, Georgia. It is located west of town on the Dublin Road (Route 80). Dedication ceremonies will be held at 9:30 a.m. with Mass celebrated by Bishop Mc Donough. The Right Reverend Monsignor Daniel Bourke of Augusta will preach. The Right Reverend Monsignor Andrew J. McDonald will be master of ceremonies;' Fathers John F. Loftus and Donald Duffy, Glen- mary Missioners who serve the church, will assist. The Glen- mary Sisters from Statesboro have formed a choir to assist the local congregation with the hymns at Mass. There will be Open House Sunday afternoon from 1:00 un til 3:00 o’clock. A Committee of members of the church is help ing with arrangements for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lark in, Chairmen, Mr. andMrs. Mi lan Clarkson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Drew, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fitzpatrick, Miss Mar garet Flanders, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fredette, Mrs. Thom as Gaffney, Mrs. John Hop- wood, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kingkade, Mr. andMrs. Charles Latham, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Riner. Saint Matthew’s Parish Center, Statesboro. News Of Sacred Heart Augusta AUGUSTA—Simplicity was the key word in this year’s May Procession at Sacred Heart Church. It was held on a regul- lar school day, and it was a lovely sight to see the children in their grey and red uniforms singing her praises. Ruth Strauch was May Queen, and Sue Dickson her attendant. Fa ther Shroder S.J. gave the Ser mon on Mary, the Mother of God. * * * The Sacred Heart Home and School Association held its regular and final meeting of the year. Everyone is well pleased with the new slate of officers for the coming school year, which is: Mrs. John Thorn ton, President; Mr. John Wheat- ly, Vice President; Mrs. Smith, Secretary, and Dick Craig, Treasurer. The Sacred Heart Men’s Club is becoming a very active asso ciation. Recently they sponsor ed a tour of the Jewish Syna gogue. The tour was conducted by Rabbi Goldburg. They have also joined a church league playing soft ball, in which they have won two out of four games. AUGUSTA MAY QUEEN—Ruth Strauch, May Queen at Sacred Heart is pictured with her attendant, Sue Dick son.—(Morgan Fitz Photo) To Bless Center At Statesboro STATESBORO—His Excel lency, Bishop McDonough, will dedicate the new Parish Center in Statesboro, Sunday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m. The build ing is a much-needed addition to the parish plant and will be used for parish meetings, sup pers, receptions and for Sunday School classes. Following the ceremony, there will be a Reception and a Picnic Supper in the new build ing for the families of the par ish and their guests. Architect for the structure was Edwin C. Eckles; general contractor, Ernest Cannon; electrical contractor, H. A. Sack and Company. All are Statesboro firms. Saint Matthew’s Parish is served by the Glenmary Home Missioners. Father John F. Loftus is pastor; Father Donald Duffy, curate; and Brother Ralph Riehle, brother assistant. The Glenmary Sisters Mary Magdalen, Mary Paul, Loretta and Kathleen will form a choir for the Dedication. These Sis ters live in Statesboro and serve the 11 county mission area assigned to the Glenmary Fa thers. Memorial GETTYSBURG, Pa., (NC)~ A memorial Mass to be offered on June 29 under the auspices of Notre Dame University will serve as a prelude to the Of ficial July 1-3 centennial ob servance of the great Civil War battle fought here. Particular tribute will be paid to memory of Father William Corby, C.S.C., Civil War chap lain and onetime president of Notre Dame University. Standing on the Notre Dame campus and on the battlefield are statues of Father Corby, poised on a rock from which he gave absolution to the men of the Irish Brigade before they went into battle. Bishop McDonough presents diploma to graduate of first class at St. John Vianney Minor Seminary. Priests pictured (1. to r.) Monsignor Andrew J. McDonald, Father Stranc and Father Cuddy. SAVANNAH—History was made in Savannah last Saturday morning when eight young men, the first graduates of St. John Vianney Minor Seminary, here, received their diplomas from His Excellency, Bishop Thomas J. McDonough. After a field Mass celebrated by Bishop McDonough just out side the Seminary chapel on the sprawling campus, the eight capped and gowned graduates approached the Bishop to re ceive his congratulations and the diplomas which made them the first students to complete the high school portion of their minor seminary studies within the confines of the diocese. They are: Nicklaus J. Minden from St. Joseph’s parish, Ma con; Ernest Knesel from Nati vity parish, Thunderbolt; Eu gene F. Mahon of St. Mary’s parish, Augusta; Joseph L. Rau, Jr. of St. Teresa’s, Albany; Allyn M. Wassil, formerly of St. James parish, Savannah and now a member of St. Joseph’s parish, Bangor, Maine; Mark J. Regan, St. James, Savannah; Ronald A. Pachence, St. Jo seph’s, Macon; and Andrew R. Klimack, St. James, Savannah. Minor seminary studies for the next - two years will be pursued at St. Charles Minor Seminary, Catonsville, Mary land, and philosophical and theological studies at Major seminaries in various parts of the country. In an address to the students and assembled clergy, reli gious, relatives and friends, Bishop McDonough praised both students and faculty as "true pioneers in our diocese, who have worked closely for four years with one another and with the members of the facul ty, in the spirit of obedience and sacrifice, exemplified by Him Whose priests, please God, you will one day be." Bishop McDonough also had words of congratulations for parents of the graduating stu dents. "That these young men are here today is a tribute to the Christ-like atmosphere of your own homes," he said, adding "I have always maintained that the cradle of any vocation to the priesthood or the reli gious life is a truly Christian home." "It is you who first turned their minds toward God and the things of the spirit,' and with the Grace of God,, it is your own spirit of sacrifice in giv ing back to God the children he gave you, which will help them to persevere in their studies if God is truly' calling them to share His Sacred Priesthood." The graduates and their par ents were guests of honor at a banquet on Friday night, which closed with the seniors in their robes and caps passing lighted candles in a symbolic gesture to the members of the junior class. CATHEDRAL MAY CROWNING—May Queen, Alice Ingram, is shown with her court at May Crowning Ceremonies held at the Cathedral in Savannah.—(Carroll Burke Photo) PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTLY DEAD REV. THOMAS F. CLEARY June 8, 1884 RT. REV. AUGUSTINE VEROT, S.S.D.D., THIRD BISHOP OF SAVANNAH June 10, 1876 REV. BENJAMIN B.K. DONAHOE June 12, 1912 REV. H. DAVID June 13, 1909 Oh God, Who didst give to thy servants by their sacredota/ office, a share in the priest hood of the Apostles, grant, we implore, that they may also be one of their company forever in heaven. Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. OPEN HOUSE AT ST. CLARE'S—Michael Morris and Wil- lian Johnson, Knights of the Altar at St. Clare’s parish, Albany, explain the altar to visitors at a recent open house. SAINT Anne FIRST COMMUNION—Pictured above are the children who made their First Holy Communion at St. Anne Church, Richmond Hill. They are left to right: first row: Jake Davis, and Christopher Smith. Second row: Sheila Minor, Shelly Casey, Cathy Gill, Joan Pool. Also pictured are: Sister Martin Marie, RSM, Father Aloysius O.S.B., and Sister Mary Hilary, R.S.M. Obituaries Council— J. Brooks Gaudry, Sr. SAVANNAH—Funeral serv ices for J. B. Gaudry, Sr. were held June 4th at Blessed Sacra ment Church with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas A. Brennan offi ciating. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Gladys Daniels Gaudry; five sons, J. Brooks Gaudry Jr., William T. Gaudry, Richard E. Gaudry and F. Arnold Gaudry all of Savannah, and Julius B. Gaudry of Statesboro; a daugh ter, Miss Marion Gaudry, of Savannah; a brother, John Read Gaudry, of Savannah; four sis ters, Mrs. Victor Smith, Miss Christine Gaudey, and Mrs. Kathryn Helmey, all of Savan nah, and Miss Elizabeth Gaudry, of Jacksonville, Fla., and 17 grandchildren. Mrs. Bridget Quinlan AUGUSTA—Funeral serv ices were held May 27th for Mrs. Bridget Quinlan, mother of the Rev. Nicholas Quinlan, pastor of St, Joseph’s Church, Augusta. The Mass of Requiem was said at the Cathedral of North ampton, England, where Mrs. Quinlan died. A native of waterford, Ire land, she is survived also by another son, Dennis and Mrs. Joan Phelan, both of Northamp ton. She was 76 years of age. 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