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1 Priest Says High School Glee Clubs Miss Mark CINCINNATI, (N C)—A pries t-liturgist recommends here that music classes and glee clubs set their sights on becoming “an apostolate.” Father Joseph T. Nolan, pas tor of St. Patrick’s church, Ga lena, Kan., and a director of the National Liturgial Conference, told the liturgical music work shop, sponsored by the World Library of Sacred Music, it would be “the best work” they could do. “I am waiting for the day,” he said, * ‘when a Catholic girls ollege will send their lovely girls and lovelier voices to sing unday Mass hymns with my parishioners instead of the Song of the Vagabonds and the other usual pieces for their parents in the auditorium.’’ He added that “it may be a long wait.’’ “The year’s objective would not be a concert but to estab lish a repertoire of good hymns at low Mass throughout the parishes of city and diocese. They could also let the parishes hear, as part of worship, the best of polyphonic singing,’’ Father Nolan said. He advocated a “major ef fort to correct the well known deficiency in our Catholic schools in singing and music appreciation.” "All our children should be trained every year at least through high school to sing, and to sing well, and to use this skill in the school Mass and the parish church,’’ Father Nolan said. He suggested that “we should be absolutely logical and sin cere when we evaluate our mu sic education programs on the one hand, and on the other Pope Pius XII’s statement that * a Christian’s chief duty and highest dignity is to par ticipate in the Eucharistic Sacrifice.’ ” Father Nolan urged musici ans to "profoundly consider the common good and be willing to ((.use English often, to work on good holy hours, devotions, and parish needs rather than a high Mass concert piece, and to re peat simple but good hymns of ten enough until they become more of a Christian folksong.’’ Although he emphasized congregational singing, Father Nolan said ' 'there is plenty of room still left for a decent choir, not merely to support a congregational hymn but to sing in its own right, at the right time.’ ’ In the liturgical movement and the trend toward more active participation by the laity in the liturgy and deeper un derstanding of its meaning, Fa ther Nolan cited a number of “attitudes of mind’’ which sometimes stand in the way of progress. He said these are: —1. A love of Latin and a reluctance to see it replaced even partially as the liturgical language. “We can continue to place a high value on Latin,” he said, “but we can never love it more than the good of souls, which is the primary motive for restoring the use of the people’s language in their worship.” —2. A suspicion of things considered “Protestant” and somehow alien to us, such as congregational singing, use of the Bible, and other forms of lay activity. “Many good things,” said Father Nolan, “we can learn and borrow from our Christian brethren. Many other practices, like congregational singing and the use of Psalms and the vernacular languages, are simply a returning to our own older traditions.” —3. A “too unyielding” at titude toward change. “We should be willing to accept change for the love of those who need it, even if we feel no need ourselves, or even a sense of loss,” he said. —4. A tendency to let reli gious practices become “pe- trifien.” “We go on reading passages of the martyrology in religious houses that no his torian would remotely ap prove,” he said, “and we con tinue lengthy prayers for no reason except that someone did them before us. Periodically we need to test our prayer prac tices by Our Lord's own stan dard of‘worship in sincerity and truth.’ ’’ —5. A tendency to let “cute ness’’ interfere with correct doctrine. ’ ‘The Christ we wor ship and possess is not today the baby Jesus . . . and in the Holy Eucharist He does not un dergo any physiological process such as being bom or suffering, feeling sad or neglected,” Fa ther Nolan siad. —6. Too limited an apprecia tion of the Holy Eucharist. “It is not only a presence we adore but a sacrifice we offer and a sacrament we receive. BRUNSWICK C. L. Van Diviere CONTRACTOR AMERICAN OIL CO. FOOT OF K STREET BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA JFK ARRIVES FOR MASS IN COLOGNE—U. S. President John F. Kennedy is greeted outside Cologne’s ancient cathedral as he arrived (June 23) to attend Mass there with Chancellor Konrad Adenauer. Msgr. Karl Gielen, shown welcoming the president, offered the Mass there and represented Cardinal Frings. A cheering crowd of 100,000 filled the cathedral square, the start of a 12-day tour of four European countries.—(NC Photos) Food Congress Focused Attention On Poor Areas (By J. J. Gilbert) WASHINGTON, (NC)--This city, long concerned over food surpluses in the U. S., has been made more acutely aware of food shortages in other places round the world. The people of this country have for years sought to ease the pangs of want felt by people elsewhere, but as a result of the World Food Congress just held here, it has been pledged that we will look at our aid program again and see what more we can do to bring about “freedom from hunger,” the goal of the - meeting. This was one of the concrete results of the congress, which was actually a discussion meet ing between 1,330 delegates from 104 countries. At the end, the delegates unanimously adopted a declaration urging these actions: . . . That underdevelop ed countries institute land re forms and improve their man agement and planning pro grams. . . .That developed countries give more foreign aid and adopt trade policies that will permit underprivileged countries to export more of their goods un der more stable conditions. Free exchange of goods in trade is important here, so that poor countries can trade what they have a lot of for more of what they don’t have but need. Some of the Catholic partici pants in the congress had long urged this action. Many of |lje problems seemed complex. For example, it was warned that the rush of emerg ing countries to industrialize leads to a neglect of their agricultural development; that ignorance is “a towering bar rier; in the drive against hun ger, yet “in some poor coun tries, having a primary educa tion means to be able to leave farming and get a job in town.” On the other hand, in still other countries, nine-tenths of the population is engaged in feeding the nation and not doing too good a job of it. Other problems seemed sim ple of solution. It was said that if outboard motors are placed in the catamarans, seagoing fishing rafts which an estimat ed 150,000 southeast Asians use for their livelihood, the fishermen can increase their range from 10 to 24 miles; ex pand their daily catch from 13 to 130 pounds of fish; get larger fish from deeper waters, and multiply their incomes several times. The problem, it was said, is to feed today’s hungry and meet the challenge of a population that may be quadrupled by the year 2000. There was abundant testimony that this could be done, with planning and effort. U. S. Secretary of Agricul ture Orville L. Freeman said economists in his department predict that by the year 2000 the world would have a food po tential almost twice what the demand for food is expected to be. France’s Minister for Scientific Research Gaston Pawleski said experts extimate that only one-half, and maybe only one-third, of the world’s arable land is under cultivation. It was pointed out that 70 per cent of the earth’s surface is covered by sea; that acre for acre the oceans are about as productive of food as the land; yet less than one per cent of the earth’s food comes from the seas today. It was also pointed out that man is at the center of the pro blem, and that the reform of man to bring about the fuller reali zation of his family and social responsibility will bring other wanted reforms in train. Answers Those Who Criticize Saint Joseph’s Name In Mass CHICAGO, ILL.—The Rev. Francis Fil&s, S.J. ! , r chairman' of theology at Loyola Univer sity, Chicago, when addressing a luncheon meeting of Little Flower Men’s Council in the Wedgewood Room, Marshall Field’s, on Monday, June 24, replied to Catholic lead ers of the ecumenical move ment who claim that the up grading of St. Joseph and the addition of his name to the Ca non of the Mass has become an obstacle to the successful re union of Catholic and Protestant churches. The Little Flower Men’s Council is an organization of laymen, under the direction of the Carmelite Fathers, which supports deserving boys who aspire to the priesthood in the Carmelite Order. Chaplain is Fr. Paul T. Hoban, O. Carm., 6413 S. Dante, Chicago, Ill., national director of the Society of the Little Flower. To prove his point that ven eration of St. Joseph is not a devisive element in the ecu menical movement, Fr. Filas referred to a little publicized statement of Dr. Karl Barth on St. Joseph. Fr. Filas also stated that critics miss the essential spirit which the late Pope John XXIII attempted to breathe into the II Vatican Council and into the entire ecumenical move ment i.e. to re-state ancient QUESTION BOX (Continued from Page 4) of the Apostle has been found. Such is the final conclusion after all the labor and study of these years. . .At the edge of the tomb, the remains of human bones have been found. How ever, it is impossible to prove with certainty that they belong to the body of the Apostle. This still leaves intact the historical reality of the tomb itself.’’ Twin Oaks Drive-In Brunswick, Ga FATHER FILAS, S.J. Christian truths and formulas in such way that the revelation of Christ shines forth clearly upon all men. Obviously one area which required explora tion, Fr. Filas said, was the Canon of the Mass which has stood untouched for 13 centur ies. Introducing St. Joseph’s name into the liturgy of the Holy Sacrifice of Mass only accords to the foster-father of Jesus and spouse of Mary a role in the life of the Church which Jesus Himself recognized dur ing His years on earth. Pope Orders Special Dinner For Convicts VATICAN CITY, (Radio, NC) —His Holiness Pope Paul VI ordered a special Sunday din ner for all of Italy’s convicts and special desserts for thou sands of sick children to mark his coronation on June 30. Vatican Radio said (June 26) that the Pope gave instructions that funds be provided so that all jails in Italy could have a special banquet on coronation day for their prisoners. At the same time, the Pope ordered special desserts served to the children in Rome’s Bambino Gesu hospital and to all the crippled children who are in hospitals in Rome, Milan, Pes- sano—a small town near Milan—and Inverigo near Como. The Pope's act recalled Pope John XXIII’s similar concern for prisoners and sick children, During Christmastime in 1958, the first year of his reign, Pope John visited Rome's Regina Coeli prison and Bambino Gesu hospital. The Southern Cross, July 4, 1963—PAGE 5 Pontiff Pledges- (Continued from Page 1) engaged today—the dialogue with the modern world. In a superficial examination, the man of today can appear to be more and more a stranger to all that is religious and spiri tual. Aware of the progress of science and technology, intoxi cated by spectacular successes in domains until now unexplor ed, he seems to have divine powers of his own and to want to do without God. . . “But behind this facade it is easy to find the profound voices of this modem world, also af fected by the Holy Spirit and grace. It aspires to justice, to a progress not only technical but human, to a peace which is not only the precarious suspension of hostilities between nations or between social classes, but which permits finally an open ness and collaboration of men and peoples in an atmosphere of reciprocal confidence. “In the service of these cau ses it is possible to practice to an astonishing degree the virtues of strength and courage, the spirit of enterprise, of devo tion, or sacrifice. We say it without hesitation: all that is ours. And We cite for proof of it the immense ovation which was given the voice of a pope recently calling all men to or ganize society in brotherhood and peace.” Continuing his address in En glish, Pope Paul said he wanted to greet and bless “our vener able brothers and beloved child ren who use the English lang uage.” He said the English, which has spread to every cor ner of the world, ‘ ‘makes a nota ble contribution toward in creased understanding and uni ty among nations and races.” He added: “Like our venera ble predecessors on,the throne of Peter, We too intend to dedi cate Ourself to the encourage ment of greater mutual under standing, charity and peace among peoples, that peace which our Blessed Lord left to us and which the world without Him cannot give.” Speaking in Italian, the Pope stated: “We will seek to preserve and increase the pastoral vir tue of the Church, which pre sents it free and poor in its proper attitude as a mother and teacher, full of love for her faithful children. . .and warmly beckoning to those who are not yet among them. “We will resume, as We have already announced, the ecu menical council. And We ask God that this great event may confirm the Church in its faith, reinforce its moral energies, give it a new youth, and adapt its forms to the needs of the times, and present the Church to the Christian brothers sepa rated from its perfect unity in a way to make it attractive to them and make easy and joyous the sincere recomposition, in truth and charity, of the Mysti cal Body of the one Catholic Church. “In a word, with the aid of God, We will have a heart for all. It is enough for Us at this moment to remember among all Our sons, suffering because of the oppression of their due freedom and because of the in firmity of their body on their spirit.” In the Latin part of his speech, the Pope said despite his fears at assuming his high office, he placed his trust in God and the intercession of Our Obituaries Mrs. Sarah Mock SAVANNAH—Funeral serv ices for Mrs. Sarah Agnes Mock were held June 28th from Bless ed Sacrament Church con ducted by Father James. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Battle and Mrs. Dorothy M. Copes; a sister, Mrs. Charlotte Von Weller of Albany, Ga., three grandchild ren, eight great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Louise Plunkett SAVANNAH—Funeral serv ices for Mrs. Louise Mendel Plunkett were held June 26th from the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The Rev. Lawrence A. Lucree officiating. There were no known imme diate survivors. IN AUGUSTA . . . MEMORIALS S.R. KELLY & SON, INC. PA 2-6972G Lady. He added: “Finally, We address Ourself to Paul, whose name We have taken, so that We may place Ourself under his auspices and protection. “May he, who so loved Christ, who so desired and strove to spread Christ’s Gospel, who gave his life for Christ, may he choose to be Our heavenly ex ample and patron through all the days of Our life.” Pope Paul concluded his ad dress with a series of blessings to those who speak German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. He told the Germans: “Ear nestly We pray with you to God for these wishes: atrulyChris- tian way of life among your people, unity of belief and the preservation of world peace.” Referring to his stay in Po land as a young member of the papal diplomatic corps, he ex claimed: ‘ ‘Poland, always faith ful, which We visited and which always remained near Our heart!” The Pope told the Spanish speaking that “their realities and the firm adherence to the Chair of Peter and the devotion to Mary which distinguishes them, make Our heart of father and pastor vibrate with emotion and are a reason why the Church places on them its predeliction and its hope.” In Portuguese, the Pontiff sent greetings to Portugal and Brazil, recalling his trip last year to the latter country. 100 Yrs. In India KILACHERI, India, (NC)—St. Anne's Congregation, an Indian community of Sisters, marked the 100th anniversary of its founding here. The community —founded by a widow, Tadpatri Gnanamma, in Kilacheriin 1863 for the education of needy child ren—now has 290 members in 18 houses in five Indian dio ceses. Enough To 4 Bug’ Any Parent ST. LOUIS, (NC)—Mrs. Laurie Felknor, religious activities chairman for the St. Louis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, had been away from home for a lot of council meetings in recent days. But she didn’t realize how it had affected her two young est, Peter, 6, and Christo pher, 5, until she returned home one day to find a new “Catholic” organization rising like a fifth column at her own home. There, on her front door step, were all the pre schoolers in the neighbor hood with swarms of live, dead and dying bugs, and signs proclaiming the new organization: “The Archdio cesan Council of Catholic Bug Collectors.” Name-cards were being handed out to one and all, just as in that other Arch diocesan Council. And huge signs, in near-illegible children’s scrawls, pro claimed: “Fun! Fun! Fun!” Named For Pope John LA CROSSE, Wis., (NC)-- Catholic students at La Crosse State College selected Roncalli Student Center, in honor of Pope John XXIII, as the name for the building and chapel of the La Crosse diocese’s New man Club, now under construc tion. controlled; calim-IW Crete: An Island Known To Paul Jhc Hoi)/ Father’s Mission Aid for the Oriental Chunb CRETE, the island off the coast of Greece, calls to mind St. Paul’s famous voyage to Malta and Rome. His ship had Cfo stopped for a time at Crete, where PaUl prophesied trouble, but the Ro- man leader paid no attention to his words . . . The ensuing shipwreck __ and landing at Malta is one of the great sea stories of all time . . . To day in IAKLYON, a Cretan city, Father George Russos, a Capuchin, is trying to replace a twice-damaged church, the only Catholic one in the city. The original church was dam aged by bombing in World War II but repaired sufficiently for services . . . Then in 1953 an earthquake struck it .so fiercely that civil authorities forbade its use. Since then Father Russos has been bravely trying to build a new church for his hundred parishioners, who are farmers and poor workingmen with little more to give than their labor . . . For months now work has been stopped for lack of funds to buy material. Father needs $2,500 to complete the building . . . Many tourists visit this church to attend services. Perhaps you were once on. a visit there . . . Will you help finish this much- needed church? The priest and people of IAKLYON will re member you gratefully in Masses and prayers. SPEAKING OF TOURISTS. These days you are probably plan ning your vacation. Some will even be making a trip to the Holy Land ... Or perhaps this is for you a dream deferred. Meantime, why not have a MASS offered by one of our priests in the HOLY LAND to watch over you during your vacation, wherever that may be . . . Years ago vacation-time was often used for pilgrimages to famed shrines. Such a MASS may be actually celebrated close to a place made holy by Christ’s life on earth. And often your stipend may be the priest’s sole daily support. — —— RING AROUND PALESTINE In LEBANON to the north, some 125,000 PALESTINE REFU GEES need our help. In Syria and Jordan to the EAST, and the Gaza Strip to the SOUTH of Palestine, there are 1,275,000 more of these pe>opIe made homeless by the Arab-Israeli War of 1948 . . . Pope Pius XII and his successor, Pope John XXIII entrusted our association with the task of helping these people who remind us so much of Christ—once homeless in the land He made holy. A $10 FOOD PACKAGE will feed a REFUGEE FAMILY for a month. $2 will supply a warm BLANKET for a needy BEDOUIN. Will you help? Kindly rememmber us in your will. Our official title is: THE CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIATION. Membership is $1 a year for a single person; $5 for a family. IN MEDIEVAL TIMES, a pilgrim on his way to the Holy Land sought hospitality by saying he was going “a la sainte terre,” from which we have the word “saunter.” The w'ord “canter” comes from the motion of horses as the pilgrims trotted along the Canterbury road to the shrine of St. Thomas a Becket . . . Today’s “pilgrims” go by jet. But the way to God’s service as a priest or nun is still slow and careful, requiring much time, careful preparation, and yes—money! We have names of many young seminarians and Sisters-to-be who need your help in completing their training. By adopting one of these, you can prepare them for their work in the NEAR and MIDDLE East. $150 a year for two years pays for a Sister’s education . . . $100 a year for six years covers cost of training a seminarian. Your contribution may be sent in installments. DOLLAR-A-MONTH CLUBS With this small donation you can join one of our clubs. Lots of little gifts make our work possible; □ DAMIEN LEPER CLUB (Cares for lepers) □ ORPHANS BREAD (Feeds orphans) □ PALACE OF GOLD (Provides for aged) □ THE BASILIANS (Support mission schools) □ MONICA GUILD (Provides articles for chapels) I*l12ear £ast Olissionsi^) FRANCIS CARDINAL SPELLMAN, Preside*! Msgr. Joseph T. Ryu, Not’l Sec*f Send all communication* to: CATHOLIC NEAR EAST WELFARE ASSOCIATION 480 Uxington Ave. at 46th St. N«w York 17, N. T.