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PAGE 4 — The Southern Cross, November 28,1968
Alida Smith
Diotesan Vice Chairman Public Relations
DAY OF THANKS. When
you last walked into church,
did you thank God that you
are free to practice your
religion ? At the last club
meeting you attended, did
you thank God for the
privilege of being allowed to
salute the flag? In many
countries today citizens are
denied these basic rights. For
instance, think of Cuba and
Czechoslovakia, and the
prejudice against the Catholic
minority in Northern Ireland.
Then, along with your
prayers of thanks for the
obvious blessings of family,
friends, health and happiness,
thank God, too, for the little
things which mean so much
and which we take so much
for granted.
* * *
THE GUILD. The Fall
Meeting of the St. Mary’s
Home Guild last Sunday
brought some items of
information to my attention
that might interest you. At
present, there are 40 children
at the Home, 15 from the
Savannah area and 25 from
other sections of the Diocese.
Of the total number, only
two are really orphans. Most
of the other children come
from broken homes. Sister
Mary deLellis, R.S.M.,
Superior of St. Mary’s Home,
told the Guild members that
they could help these
children, especially those
from out of town, by inviting
two children into their homes
for Sunday dinner, and by
showing them the love that
can and usually does exist
among members of a family.
These children need to enter
into the closeness of a real
family group; they need to sit
at a dining table that seats six
or eight instead of 40 or
more; they need to see what
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like. The Guild needs more
members to help support the
Home and bring some
measure of security into the
lives of these children. Sr.
deLellis will welcome
invitations to speak to any
organization such as parish
councils or home and school
associations in order to
explain the present needs of
the children at the Home. She
speaks with such sincerity,
dedication and humor that
your members will be sure to
enjoy her talk.
* * *
• NEWS FROM PERRY.
There is a great deal of
activity going on in the new
St. Patrick’s Parish in Perry.
According to a most
informative letter from Rev.
Julian Legere, S.T., Pastor,
Sr. Joan Thomas, M.S.B.T.,
Director of the CCD program
at Fort Benning, gave a
workshop to the CCD teachers
of the parish on Sunday, Nov.
17. Her program was
intended to inform the
teachers of the many new
materials available and
various ways and means to
introduce them into the
present CCD programs.
Fr. Legere also tells us that
on Monday evening, Nov. 18,
the women of the parish met
and were introduced to the
DCCW by Mrs. Martin Austin,
President of the Macon
Deanery, and Mrs. Joseph
Dembowski, Deanery
Organization Services
Commission Chairman.
Temporary officers elected at
this meeting are Mrs. Marie
Casey, Chairman; Mrs.
Rosemary Horsting,
Vice-President; Mrs. Eugene
Murray, Secretary; and Mrs.
Bertha Duckworth, Treasurer.
Fr. Legere states, “The
women responded in a most
enthusiastic fashion and
hopefully from this small
beginning will develop a most
active and progressive group.”
Thank you, Fr. Legere, for
the interest you are showing
in DCCW.
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Joining in to help achieve the national goal of $4,500,000
(Special Collection Sunday, Dec. 8th) to support graduate and
undergraduate education and research at the Church’s national
center of higher studies, Catholic University of America,
students have launched their own drive to reach a symbolic goal
of $4,500 on campus. Graduate and undergraduate students
representing every diocese are taking part in the drive. Father F.
Raymond Fowerbaugh, newly appointed Director of Diocesan
Relations for the University (center), presents a copy of the
campaign poster to Benjamin J. Goggins, a CUA junior studying
Psychology at CUA, and campus volunteer Gretchen Owens, a
senior studying Psychology at CUA. Goggins is a member of St.
James Parish, Savannah.
School Of Theology Ends Session
The majority of courses
being sponsored by the
Diocesan School of
Contemporary Theology
concluded their Fall session
this past week. Over four
hundred certificates were
awarded to those who
regularly attended classes
during the ten week series.
Questionnaires turned in
thus far in a survey of
students participating report
that everyone--one hundred
percent-would like to see this
type program continued. In
response to the question:
“Did you find the material of
the course really worthwhile
and helpful to you for living
as a Christian in today’s
world?” over 82 percent
responded: “Very much so”,
about 17 percent,
“somewhat,” and less than
1%, “very little.” Questioned
on the level of difficulty, less
than 10% found the course
too difficult. The great
majority said it was “a
satisfying challenge.”
Many students showed real
enthusiasm in commenting on
their experience with adult
religious education: “I have
enjoyed the lectures so much.
They have given new meaning
to my religion.” “The
method of presentation was
excellent, thought-provoking.
It was particularly good for
the layman, to arouse his
interest in Scripture,” “I
think this religious education
is a very important part of
the life of the Church. I hope
these classes can be
resumed.” “Contemporary
theology by Father Krygier
once a week in Albany from
now on. Please come back.”
Some problems were
raised: “There should be
more time for discussion
because of the great tension
in the world and Church.” “I
feel that the course was
generally helpful. However
there were several difficulties,
mainly a too superficial
treatment of many issues. I
don’t know what the answer
to this would be, but I
definitely think that very
many questions were raised.
This is certainly good, but a
more directive method of
answering them might be
helpful.” “I thoroughly
enjoyed the course. Although
the book was much too
difficult for me, the teacher
made it interesting and simple
with his outlines.” Some
students thought the courses
were a little too long, others
that they were not
sufficiently publicized.
Many topics were
suggested by students for
future courses. Heading the
list was the study of
Scripture. Good numbers also
requested courses on
contemporary social issues
such as war and peace, and
race relations. Others wanted
courses on modern
catechetics and the new
approach to liturgy and the
sacraments.
Father Michael Smith of
the Department of Christian
Formation who was project
director for this year’s School
of Contemporary Theology
said: “The entire credit for
this program must go to our
teachers. They all volunteered
their time and certainly spent
many hours in preparing the
material which so many of
our adult Catholics have
found so helpful. We are all
deeply grateful for what they
have done and hope they will
continue to teach in future
adult programs.”
Future programs currently
being planned by the D.C.F.
include the annual John
XXIII Lecture Series for late
January and early February
in the major cities, and a
lenten series to be held on the
parish level similar to last
year’s service based on the
booklet, The Perplexed
Catholic. The Department
would also be glad to
cooperate with any parish
which would like to start an
adult Sunday school program
or hold a one session program
on some topic of interest.
MACON SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY -
Sister Grace Marie, R.S.M., instructor is pictured with (1. to r.)
Billy Darling, Mrs. Charles Lueckenhoff and Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas O’Brien.
Obituaries
* Mrs. Margaret Ubele Courtenay of Savannah, November
11th
* Mr. Frank Paul Collins of Savannah, November 11th
* Mrs. Florence Knox Goette of Savannah, November 23rd
* Dr. John Charles O’Neill of Savannah, November 23rd
Marriages
* Miss Vicky Lynn Freiberg and Mr. Lewis Steven Russell
both of Columbus, Ga., November 16 at St. Anne’s Church,
Columbus.
* Mrs. Pauline S. Mulherin of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. Charles
Lowndes Mullally of Charleston, S.C., November 19 at the
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Charleston.
* Miss Ann Marie Geraty and Mr. Michael Joseph Coburn
both of Savannah, Ga., November 23 in the Blessed
Sacrament Church, Savannah.
Necrology
* Rev. Gregory Duggan, December 3,1870.
* Rev. John McCarthy, December 3,1920.
St. Mary’s P.T.O.
Doctor Gerald Holman, Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical
College of Georgia, spoke on “New Horizons in Child
Development” at the monthly meeting of St. Mary’s on-the-Hill
(Augusta) Parent Teachers Organization. Monsignor Daniel J.
Bourke announced that the parish would sponsor a dance on
Wednesday, November 27th, at the Augusta Town House.
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Annual Solemn Novena
In Honor Of
THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
December 1 Thru 9
(Chapel Of Our Lady)
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During the forthcoming Annual Solemn Novena in Honor of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, please light a large candle to burn at the Shrine of Our Blessed
Mother during the entire time of the Solemn Novena, and place the enclosed Intentions at
the feet of Our Blessed Mother. I have checked ( ) and/or written in my special intention(s).
I will make every effort to be in attendance each day of the Novena to pray for my own
intention(s) and the intentions of all others making the Novena.
SUGGESTIONS
For My Boy or Girl in the Armed Services For Peace and Happiness in Our Country
Departed Employment Families and Relatives Happy Death
Aged Better Health Better Position Children Conversion
Happy Marriage Motherhood Negligent Catholics Overcoming Temptations—
Peace in Family Peace of Mind Priests and Religious Reconciliation Sick and Dying-
Spiritual Favors Success in Business Success in Studies and Exams Successful Operation-
Thanksgiving Temporal Favors Vocation Success of Parish:
Special Intention Souls in Purgatory.
Other intentions
Mail to: Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, P. O. Box 2227
Offering $
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NOVENA PREACHER
Novena Services Three Times Daily:
12 Noon, With Holy Mass (Sundays At 12:15 P.M.)
5:30 P.M., With Holy Mass
7:15 P.M., With Benediction
Confessions Before And After Each Service