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PAGE 6—The Southern Cross, October 17, 1963 JOTTINGS- (Continued from Page 4) ly till almost noon and a steady stream of pilgrims go in and out all the while. The sick are brought into the sanctuary out side in front of the main altar. In wheelchairs and on stretch ers "poor brother body” is hon ored. Old and young, small chil dren and priests are all quiet ly and efficiently transported by intent young men, nurses and some Sisters. As at Lour des, this is all voluntary ser vice. While they are being car ried past the main altar pray ers and hymns are being led by a priest in a pulpit to the side. The stream of the sick proceeds to the side door of the Holy House to be blessed by the Lady and out on the opposite side. Of course, as at Lourdes, She defers to her Son, for it is at Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament in the afternoons out in the square that miracles take place. A few years ago a woman suffering from periton- itus, who came to pray for the peace of the world, was instant ly cured. The Holy House is one of prayer. Those usual six Our Fathers, Hail Marys and Glo rias are constantly being re cited. And the monks after they chant the office in the choir in the apse behind come into the little room to sing the Salve. We found the afternoon very quiet and peaceful; the new pilgrimage had not yet arrived. There is a completely filled calendar throughout the year of specific groups, most of them from parts of Italy. One finds oneself wandering in and out loathe to leave the noble, regal, comforting company of the Que n and Lady, so certain ly our life and our sweetness and our hope! And one tries very hard to remember each and all to Her, the life and love and hopes of each and all, Vows, Vocations, Community needs, Superiors and Subjects, the Missions, the Dead, our old and our sick. One prays not to forget one. One wishes for Perservance, Charity, Peace and Joy for ALL! NEUMANN- (Continued From Page 4) er’s basilica. Among them was Eva Benassi, one of the two per sons whose cures were used to complete the beatification cause. The other person, Kent Lenahan Jr., was not expected to come. He had made the trip last June when the cere mony was postponed because of Pope John’s death. A triduum was held (Oct. 14-16) attheRe- demptorist Church of St. Al- forsus Liguri in thanksgiving of beatification. On the three mornings Masses were cele brated successively by Father Gardreau, Auxiliary Bishop Gerald V. McDevitt of Phila delphia and Archbishop Law rence J. Shehan of Baltimore. In the afternoons Masses were celebrated by Almeto Car dinal Cicognani, Papal Secre tary of State; Carlo Cardinal Conflaonieri, Secretary of the Sacred Consistorial Congre gation, and Arcadio Cardinal Larraona, C.M.F., Prefect of the Sacred Consistorial Con gregation of Rites Preachers at these Masses were Archbishop John J. Krol of Philadelphia, Bishop William T. McCarty, C.SS.R., of Rapid City, S.D., and the Auxiliary Bishop Ful ton J. Sheen of New York. Initiation For Brunswick KC’s BRUNSWICK—About twenty Knights from the Henry T. Ross Council # 1939 traveled to Sav annah on Sunday, September 29th. Accompanying six (6) 1st Degree members to be initiated into the 2nd. and 3rd. Degree of the Knights of Columbus. Those initiated were; John Brennan, Harold Christian, Glen Gruel, A1 Hofarth, Wesley Holquist, and Donald Moore. On Columbus Day, October 12th, the birthday of Columbus the Knights of Brunswick Coun cil #1939 attended a special Mass at 5:00 p.m. and imme diately following traveled to Jekyll Island for a Banquet. A good meal, refreshments, danc ing, and good fellowship were enjoyed by all. Some forty Knights and their Ladies attended this affair. Brunswick TV SERVICE Glynn Electronics 2423 NORWICH AM 5-7669 Essay Winners Two winners in the Diocesan Essay Contest “WHAT A VOCATION MEANS TO ME" receive plaques from their pastors. In the upper photo the Rev. Denis J. Begley, S.M.A., pastor of St. Anthony’s , Savannah, presents plaque to Marvane Small, winner Grades 7-8. In the Lower photo the Rev. Raymond Bane, S.M.A., pastor of St. Benedict’s, Savannah, presents plaque to Carol Ann Fireall, winner Grades 2 and 3. Saint Mary’s Auxiliary Hears Mrs. Simms-Lee AUGUSTA — Mrs. A. W. Simms-Lee was guest speaker at the October meeting of the St. Mary’s Ladies Auxiliary. She was introduced by Mrs. John C. Hagler III, who gave an interesting resume of Mrs. Simms-Lee’s life as a mis sionary in China, and as a pri soner in a concentration camp. Mrs. Simms-Lee spoke on Church Unity Through Under standing and Love. She stressed the point that to be a good Cath olic, you must first be a good Christian. Newly installed president, Mrs. John C. Hagler III intro duced the following officers who will serve with her: Mrs. Ver non Jackson, vice-president; Mrs. C. Stephen Mulherin, sec retary; and Mrs. James Chaf fee, treasurer. Mrs. B. J. Nordman, new members chairman, introduc ed six new members: Mrs. Anna Hingott, Mrs. Mary Lou McAteer, Mrs. Fannie Timm, Mrs. Louise Henderson, Mrs. Wins Safety Contest BRUNSWICK—In the annual Bicycle Safety Slogan Contest, sponsored by the Junior Wo men’s Club of Brunswick, Mary Etta Best, a third grader at St. Francis Xavier School, won first prize. |pmM - This was quite signifi cant because Mary Etta c o m p eted with children in grades three to eight. At the Bi cycle Rodeo, MARY BEST September 28, 1963, she competed with child ren ranging from grades one through eight from the entire Brunswick area. Mary Etta won second place in an overall skill contest on bicycles. Her prize for the Slogan con test was free tickets to thelocal theaters. The prize won at the Rodeo was $10.00. Bessie Spears and Mrs. Anita Quinn. Mrs. William G. Bush asked for volunteers to man the Can cer Booth for one day at the Exchange Club Fair. Mrs. Eugene Long, library chairman, reported that the Li brary would be open on Sunday after Mass, and introduced Mrs. Robert Adams who gave a book review of The Shoes of the fish erman. Mrs. AlfredMontsalvatgean nounced that the annual barbe cue would be held on October 22 at Julian Smith Casino, and asked that everyone work hard to make it a success. Mrs. Roger E. White asked for volunteers to make pads for the Cancer Homes. News From Pacelli High By Peggy Harris CD COLUMBUS—At their home room meeting riday, October 2, the juniors nominated can didates for class offices. Before the nominations began, Sister M. Patricia, who conducted the elections, reminded the stu dents that they should elect their officers on the basis of leadership and dependability. With this in mind, the mem bers of the class cast their bal lots. That afternoon, when the votes had been counted, the re sults were posten on the main hall bulletin board. This is the slate of officers for the junior class: George Henderson, president; Jack Guernsey, first vice president; Bob Stwart, second vice pres ident; Ann Federal, secretary; Toni Thompson, treasurer; and Jan Nelson and Chris Kearns, Student Council representa tives. Sister M. Patricia, R.S.M., and Sister M. Angeline, R.S.M. are the moderators of the jun ior class, which consists of sixty-eight students. Many Pacellians have be come interested in the newly organized Youth Health Or ganization. This club, super vised by Dr. J. C. Serrato, Jr., is sponsored in Columbus by the Inter-American Council for Medical Education. According to the plan of the organization, high school stu dents will spend eight weeks during the summer in Mexico, helping the Mexican people. Teaching, health education, hospital work, and the demon stration of improved agricul ture methods will be some of the basic aims of the student effort in this Latin American country. Terry Woodward, a PHS Senior who worked in Mexico last summer, first introduced Pacellians to the Youth Health Organization through films and a description of his trip. On October 2, Baker, Colum bus, Jordan, and Pacelli High Schools were represented at the organization’s introductory meeting. At this meeting, Dr. Serrato spoke to the students about the general purpose of this new Youth Health Organi zation. Radio Broadcasts Friday, October 4, began the weekly radio broadcasting of PHS news. The four classes, beginning with the seniors, will rotate in presenting the pro grams, a different student do ing the broadcast each week. Thi s will give the students experience in radio work and reporting. The book store has been mov ed to a more central location. Previously the room at the far thest end of the school buildings, it is now positioned closer to the main hall. MACON PCCW ACTIVTIES Mrs. Robert Huley Jr., has been elected Vice President of St. Joseph’s Parish Council to take the place of Mrs. James L. Jones who resigned recent ly. Several projects started dur ing the month have been com pleted. New committees have been set up to visit the sick at the hospitals and at home and for local distribution of clothing and food baskets to needy fam ilies. The committee on Legisla tion showed a film strip on Federal Aid to Education at the Home and School meeting, and Mrs. Hurley brought three small cards in Poster form with the correct form and address to our Senators and Represen tatives urging that we write and express our views on this pro jected legislation which will af fect us deeply. The addresses are: Hon. Herman Talmadge Senate House Bldg. Washington 25, D.C. Hon. Richard B. Russell Senate House Bldg. Washington 25, D.C. Honorable Carl Vinson House Office Bldg. Washington 25, D.C. St. Joseph’s Parish Council will sponsor a “Day of Recol lection” October 17th, from 9;30 a.m. to 2:30. Father Lof- tus from Statesboro will be the speakerand all the ladies of the parish and neighboring towns are cordially invited. Those participating will bring their own lunch and coffee will be served at the Catholic Womans Clubhouse. Mrs. Henry Clark accepted chairmanship of St. Mary’s Guild. Mrs. Melba Joiner; Leg islation, Mrs. James E. Mc- Mullin; International Relations. Mrs. Richard Sheridan, Prayer For The Success Of The Ecumenical Council May the Divine Spirit deign to answer in a most comfort ing manner this prayer which rises daily to Him from every corner of the earth. Renew your wonders in our time, O Divine Spirit, as though with another Pentecost and grant that Thy Holy Church, by uniting in a single-hearted and mounting prayer, together with Mary the Mother of Jesus, and the Shep herding St. Peter, may intensify the reign of the Divine Sa vior, the reign of truth and justice, the reign of love and peace. Amen. Women’s Club Meeting At Valdosta VALDOSTA—The first fall meeting of St. John’s Catholic Women’s Club was held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the K. of C. Hall. Mrs. Johnnie George presided, assisted by Miss Hel en Pollard, Vice-President, and Mrs. Phillip Seyfried, secre tary. Father Thomas Payne, Pas tor of St. John’s spoke on‘Tith ing’, explaining the spiritual benefits derived therefrom. A dinner for the members of the club was held at the Holiday Inn on Tuesday, October 8, 1963. This was the yearly member ship party. Miss Davis Returns From European Tour SAVANNAH—Mis Linda Ann Davis, daughter of Mrs. Carr Davis recently returned from a tour of Europe. Linda visited nine countries including Ireland Italy. She was in Rome for the coronation of Pope Paul VI. A graduate of Chestnut Hill College where she was a psy chology major, Miss Davis, an honor graduate, is listed in Who’s Who in Universities and Colleges, and was active in the student government and in sports. Her thesis was written on Job Satisfaction in the Female College Graduate. Linda is employed by Meri- rill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc. chairman for the ladies re treat at Ignatius House in At lanta, October 10-13, re ported the following ladies will attend; Mrs. Joe Black, Mrs. L. H. Campbell, Mrs. F, H. Cason, Mrs. Dan Harris, Mrs. Robert Hirley Jr., Mrs. John F. McBreary, Mrs. J. Tom McGoldrick, Mres. J. E. Mc- Mullin Jr., Mrs. Tom Mullan- ey, Mrs. George Powell, Jr., Mrs. Phil Sheridan, Mrs. Ri chard, Mrs. Val Sheridan, Mrs. Louise Smith (Warner Robins) Mrs. Joe Ward, and Mrs. Lane Williams, (these last two from Macon also.) y 0 uth St cop e (By Herbert J. Wellmeier) Many truths we accept which yet do not strike deep into our realization. The effect of vio lence on TV upon youngsters was brought home thunderously to me one day last week. As I got out of my car oppo site the chancery office, I saw two little boys and a girl, all about age eight, standing ram rod straight against the iron picket fence surrounding Colo nial cemetery. At first glance, I presumed they were playing a soldier game. Then I chanced to hear another little fellow, no more than nine years old hiding between cars holler to these three, "Backup straight against that fence.” As I looked towards him and his companion, I asked, “Are you playing a game, or are you serious in ordering them.” Upon his lisped reply “In therious, they called my brud- der thome names,” I spotted one had a table knife and the other the broken blade of a pocket knife. I demanded they give me these weapons and in sisted they tell me their names and the school they attend. I dismissed their shaking cap tives, and sent the young hood lums on their way home. On calling their principal, I learned that these two "cut throats” had just been released from juvenile court that very day. This frightening experience with two knaves with knives convinces me that there is no age too young to be unaffected by what they see in TV or in comic books or some where. Methods of gangsterism don’t just boil over in their own ima gination. Of course, the fact that their father is unemployed and their mother lies drunk in her bed most days, as I had wit nessed some months ago, is de finitely a contributing factor. Seeing is believing, indeed! iQ HA C 4r/0 *AL Membership cards are avail able to CYO moderators who request them from this office. Send the amount needed to Box 27, Savannah Beach. Since several people inquired about the article mentioned in last week’s column, I want to reprint the title. Interested mo thers (disinterested mothers are the ones who need it most) can ask at their libraries for the June 29-July 6 issue of Saturday Evening Post. The article entitled, "Little Girls Are Too Sexy Too Soon,” was written by CleoShupp, wife of a public school educator. It is thought-provoking to say the least. 14 From Diocese At Belmont SAVANNAH—Fourteen Ca tholic students from the dio cese of Savannah have enrolled for the second semester at Bel mont Abbey College, Belmont, N. C. They are Francis C. Enz- brenner, John B. Schweers, Ill., and Karl F. Strauch of Augusta; Charles F. Bunton, Edward M. Buttimer, Thomas C. James, Michael B. Keenan, J. Michael McDonough, William O. Man- gan, III, Robert N, Sigmon, and Michael E. Smith of Savannah. James T. Cassidy and James R. Kemper of Macon; and Wil liam D, Burritt of Robins Air Force Base. Refugee Problems i GENEVA, Switzerland (NC) A representative of the Hoi} See urged here that broader in terpretation be given by the High Commissioner for Refugee (HCR) in regard to United Na tions recommendations on aid ing refugees. The suggestion was made by Msgr. Constante Maltoni, head of the Holy See’s delegation at the executive committee meet ing dealing with the program of the HCR. Msgr. Maltoni, counsellor at the apostolic nunciature in Berne, noted that the UN Gen eral Assembly’s resolution on "good offices” gives the HCR a wide margin for initiative in dealing with refugee problems, but asked whether "the terms of reference of this resolution could not be improved. As the resolution now stands the HCR can act only upon th request of the governments con cerned in a particular problem dealing with refugees. Columbus 7 ^ Columbus Fish Company FISH IS OUR MIDDLE NAM11 Retail-Wholesale Restaurant 3800 River Road Columbus, Georgia For Home Delivery Call FA. 3-3651 COLUMBUS, GA. Columbus’ Finest In Fashion KIRALFY’S DOWNTOWN AND CROSS COUNTRY-COLUMBUS, GEORGIA It’s Easy To Open A Kiralfy's Charge Account What’s Your Opinion? • Since the first of the year, more than 250 merchants, large and small, supported your Southern Cross by using its adver tising columns to solicit your patronage. • There are many merchants, large and small, who feel that Catholic family pa tronage is not worth soliciting. •When it comes to buying for your family we won't presume to tell you where to buy. BUT don't you think it's fair and honest to support first, those many relia ble merchants whose advertising in the Southern Cross makes its publication possible? If you agree that they merit your first consideration, the next time you buy-**tell them why. They'll appreciate it and so will we. Thank you. The Southern Cross Weekly Newspaper Of The Savannah Diocese