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PAGE 8—The Southern Cross, October 11,1973
DCCW Notes
FATHER BARRY STANTON, giving a lecture on Scripture to a group
of fifty persons in the Parish Hall of St. Mary’s on the Hill.
Adult Education Drawing Well
BY SR. M. JULIAN
(GUEST COLUMNIST)
Some months ago, we sent an article
about a proposed health center for west
Savannah to the DCCW Notes. At that
time we were still a long way from our
goal which was quality health care to
approximately 36,000 people.
This month, I am happy to have this
opportunity to keep those who have
had a special interest in the health
center informed.
Our program is one of the several
hundred comprehensive health services
projects that have been funded initially
by the Office of Economic Opportunity
(OEO). The idea for such a center grew
out of the feeling of the people in west
Savannah/Chatham County, primarily
Mrs. Claudia Bryan and the women at
St. Anthony’s Parish, that adequate
health care represented the number one
priority for improvement of the lives of
area residents. It makes me especially
happy that Catholic women played the
key leadership role in getting this idea
underway.
We were given a second planning
grant by OEO on July 1, 1972, which
came to an end on September 30, of
this year. Mr. Curtis V. Cooper, who
grew up in the area we propose to serve,
and who has been a leader in Savannah
for many years, has been the Project
Director since the beginning.
The area served, is 75 square miles in
west Chatham County. We have two
doctors and one dentist practicing
within the area. Transportation is
totally inadequate as far as health care is
concerned. It is a 20 mile, one way trip
to the county hospital. The people are
racially mixed 60% white and 40%
black.
We believe that our program is one of
the most exciting in the country and a
definite first for the State of Georgia.
Our services will include systematic
diagnosis and screening (to keep people
well), medical and dental observation
and treatment, mental health services,
drug and VD programs, health
education, pre and post natal services,
hospitalization ( in general hospitals in
the area as well as nursing homes and
intermediate care facilities), vision care,
specialty care and virtually every
possible element of care that is
necessary in a comprehensive program.
We are calling our health services, The
Savannah Health Plan, “a plan for
people.” Prompt service, dignified
treatment, convenient hours, counseling
and just plain listening to people’s
concerns and problems are all part of
our approach and program.
We are recruiting doctors and
paraprofessional staff members. The
State of Georgia is impressed with our
planning and has agreed to sign a
contract to reimburse us for serving
poor people.
We recently became a member of the
HEW family and look forward to
working with them.
Many times, we felt that this project
would never see the light of day and
that many people looking forward to
health services in our center would
never get it. But with the help of so
many people from the community,
from our leaders to the man who simply
says, “I think its a great thing, it’s
needed and I want to see it happen,”
the center is becoming more and more a
reality. With the recent approvals from
HEW we hope to be able to offer
services at our center in four months.
With all the setbacks and the many
frustrations it has all been an education
and a worthwhile experience and the
staff certainly would do it again if it will
help to alleviate for so many others the
pain and frustration of illness or just
curb the problem. I wish to thank those
who supported the project in any way
and if at any time you want to stop in
and chat, feel free to come to our center
on West Bay Street.
Our plan is for all people -- poor, rich
and the not so poor, black and white --
just anyone who wants good quality
health care.
ST. MARY’S-AUGUSTA
Adult parishioners of St. Mary’s on
the Hill turned out for the four-faceted
Sunday morning religious education
program in great and enthusiastic
numbers. These programs will continue
for the next five Sundays from ten until
eleven o’clock. Two will be conducted
in the church halls and two at the
school.
Father Barry Stanton’s opening
presentation outlined the general
purpose of the Scripture series. “This,”
he stated, “was to have a better
understanding of Christ’s message; to
approach the study of the Bible in the
guise of a prayerful student in order to
have the moral courage to live the life of
a true Christian.”
William Beatty’s opening remarks on
the Life of the Spirit were these: “God
loves you just as you are. Jesus Christ is
the answer to the world’s predicament.
The problem is that man separates
himself from God. We should make
Jesus the center of our lives.”
Sister Patricia Vandenburg gave a
lecture on Comparative Religions. She
outlined the history of the ecumenical
movement; described its enhancement
by Pope John XXIII at Vatican II, and
began a discussion of the various
religions. This, she will continue during
the next five weeks.
Dr. Nell Callahan spoke on Augusta
Catholics in the Nineteenth Century.
She told of the influx of the Irish and
French to the city of Augusta, and of
the settlement of the Church of the
Most Holy Trinity and of St. Mary’s
School, both of Telfair Street.
Director of Adult Religious
Education is Father Patrick J. Shinnick,
associate . pastor of St. Mary’s on the
Hill. Members of the committees are
Brother Richard, Dr. Thomas
MacDonald, Mr. Thomas McGreevy, Dr.
Edward Cashin.
Monsignor Marvin J. LeFrois, pastor
said, “I am indeed pleased that over one
hundred fifty adults were in attendance
for the first session. There is still time
and space for more parishioners to take
advantage of this splendid opportunity
for enlightenment and review.”
Nuns Take Final Vows in Rites at Cathedral—
(continued from page 1)
raised in an entrance hymn declaring,
“The spirit of God rests upon me. The
spirit of God consecrates me. The spirit
of God bids me go forth to proclaim his
peace, his joy.”
Following the homily of the Mass,
preached by Bishop Lessard, Sister Ann
and Sister Pauline approached the altar
where the bishop asked each of them
four questions. Their responses
constituted their solemn religious vows.
“Are you willing to unite yourself
more closely to Him by the bond of
perpetual profession,” the bishop asked.
“Yes, I am willing,” each Sister
answered.
more interrogations:
“Are you willing, with the help of
God’s grace, to undertake the life of
perfect chastity, obedience and poverty
which Christ, Our Lord, and his virgin
mother chose for themselves, and to
remain faithful to it forever?
“Are you willing, to strive constantly
for perfect love of God and neighbor
imitating your Holy Father Francis, by
zealously following the gospel of our
Lord, Jesus Christ?
“Are you willing, by the grace of the
Holy Spirit, to spend your whole life in
the generous service of God’s people?”
To each of the questions, each Sister
responded, “Yes, I am willing.”
After a short Litany invoking the
prayers of the Saints, Sister Ann and
then Sister Pauline read the formula of
solemn profession:
“In response to the divine call to
follow Christ in the fulness of charity,
and placing myself at the service of the
Church, in your presence (bishop), and
in the presence of all here assembled, I
Sister Ann (Pauline) vow chastity,
poverty and obedience for my whole
lifetime, according to the Rule of the
Third Order of our Father St. Francis
and the Constitutions of our Institute of
Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the
Immaculate Conception. I give myself
without reserve to this religious
Community, asking the grace of the
Holy Spirit, the help of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, and of our holy Father St.
Francis.”
Bishop Lessard then pronounced a
solemn blessing on the two Sisters
asking “the gift of the Holy Spirit upon
these servants who have left all things
for your sake. May the countenance of
Christ your Son shine forth in them,
Father, so that all who see them will
know that He is present in your Church.
“We pray that by keeping their own
hearts free, they may sustain the
burdens of your people; by helping the
afflicted, may they refresh the suffering
Christ; as they look upon human beings,
may they recognize that they are
directed by Divine Providence. By the
gift of their own lives, may they hasten
the coming of your kingdom, until they
themselves are at last united with your
saints in their heavenly home.”
Both Sisters are teachers at Most Pure
Heart of Mary parish school in
Savannah. A choir of pupils from that
school sang the hymn “Amazing Grace”
during the distribution of Holy
Communion.
Following the Mass a reception was
held in Cathedral Day School
auditorium, hosted by the Ladies of
Most Pure Heart of Mary parish.
Bishop Lessard continued with three
SISTER AND MOTHER of the two nuns who made
their final profession at Savannah’s Cathedral are
shown here with a mutual friend, Sister M. Bride. They
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Obituaries
* Mr. Felix Michael Oreste of Swainsboro, October 3rd
* Mr. John Bartley of Augusta, October 4th
* Mr. Jesse Idell Burke of Savannah, October 5th
* Miss Annie Courie of Savannah, October 6th
* Mr. Joseph M. Pinnell of Augusta, October 6th
Marriages
* Miss Joanne Glatz of Belmar, N.J., and Mr. James Henry Wing Jr. of Augusta,
Ga., August 25 in St. Rose Church, Belmar.
* Miss Linda Karen Silver and Mr. Varnedoe Ladson Hancock II, both of
Savannah, Ga., October 6 in Blessed Sacrament Church, Savannah.
* Miss Helen Carol Graham of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. James Liggon Dunaway Jr. of
Townsville, S.C., October 6 in St. Mary’s Church, Greenville, S.C.
* Miss Karen Ilene McLaughlin of Suffem, N.Y., and 2nd Lt. Charles R. Hiatt of
Augusta, Ga., October 6 in Holy Trinity Chapel, West Point, N.Y.
* Miss Patricia Armstrong of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. Charles Anthony Guzzetti of
Biloxi, Miss., October 6 in St. Mary’s on the Hill Church, Augusta.
Necrology
* Rev. James A. Kelly, October 16,1876
* Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Croke, October 19,1951
Macon Youth Essay Winner
Michael Massey, an 8th grade student at St. Joseph School, Macon, has been named
Georgia State Winner in an annual essay contest sponsored by the Ga. Division of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC). Massey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel
Massey. The Macon youth had previously won city and district awards for the essay
titled “King Cotton: 1860-1865.” The state award was made at the annual convention
of the Ga. Division of the UDC at Stone Mountain on Oct. 9.
Social Apostolate Awards
The Social Apostolate Auxiliary will present its second annual appreciation and
-awards night festivities, Friday, Oct. 12, at 7:30 P.M. in the Cathedral Day School
Hall. Following the presentation ceremonies by Bishop Raymond W. Lessard
(Savannah Diocese), there will be an evening of entertainment recalling the Gay 90’s
and the gas light era. Quartets, trios and singalong led by the St. James Singers will be
included in the evening. In addition, several of the priests and laity from the various
Savannah area parishes will perform. Refreshments will be served. There will be no
charge as this is the Apostolate’s avenue of expressing its gratitude to the many
Savannahians who have so generously contributed to its welfare and growth. The
public is invited to attend.
Eucharistic League
The fall meeting of the Eucharistic League of Sacred Heart Parish Savannah, was
held Thursday at 3:00 P.M. October 4th in the rectory. The following new Officers
were installed: President, Mrs. Rudolf Heitmann; Vice President, Mrs. James S. Flynn;
Secretary, Mrs. H.A. Stamey; Treasurer, Miss Cassie White. The meeting was followed
by a special Mass at the rectory offered by Reverend James Costigan, Pastor. After the
Mass refreshments were served.
Columbus Day Program
A Columbus Day Program will be held at the John F. Kennedy Council No. 5484.
Knights of Columbus, Council Home, 1325 Greene Street, (Augusta) at 5:00
P.M., on Sunday, October 14, with the guest speaker being Mr. Bernard Mulherin, Past
State Deputy. Buffet dinner will be served after the program. All Augusta Knights and
the general public are invited.
Cathedral CCW
The Cathedral Council of Catholic Women held their monthly meeting on Sunday,
October 7th, at the rectory meeting room. A special welcome was extended to Msgr.
Daniel Bourke, Spiritual Moderator, who had recently returned to the parish after
surgery in Augusta. It was announced that The Annual Bake Sale would take place
after all the Masses on Sunday, October 21st, as well as after the Saturday Evening
Mass. Reports were heard from the commission chairmen. The Community Affairs
Commission, Miss Winifred Quinan, Chairmen, has again been cited by The American
Cancer Society for its splendid work in contributing cancer pads.
THE COOK’S
NOOK
BY THE CHEF
In the September 27 issue of The Cook’s Nook, the chef made a mistake. Not listed
in the ingredients of the Pound Cake recipe of Mrs. Stanley Butcheck of Augusta was
Vi pint of whipping cream. Several readers have written or called bringing this error to
my attention. I’m sorry for any confusion I have caused.
Please readers make a bee line to this column with your favorite dishes. Send to the
Southern Cross, Box 232, Waynesboro, Georgia to the attention of The Cook’s Nook.
CORN PUDDING
Ingredients:
IV2 pints com cut from cob
(or canned or frozen com niblets)
IV4 pints milk
V2 teaspoon sugar
Vi teaspoon salt
2 eggs beaten
Vi cup melted butter
1 tablespoon flour
red pepper to taste
Cut fresh corn (or use canned or frozen niblets). Mix flour with a little cold milk
and add to corn. Add milk, eggs, and seasoning. Stir in melted butter. Pour into a
casserole or greased custard cups. Set in a pan of hot water and bake in a 325 degree
oven until custards are set.
BANANA BREAD
Ingredients:
lVi sticks butter
3 eggs (separated) use only the yolks.
lVi teaspoons soda
UAcups nuts (finely chopped)
lVi cups sugar
3 cups plain flour
4 to 6 bananas
Cream butter and sugar, adding egg yolks one at a time. Sift flour, measure and sift
again adding soda. Mash bananas with a fork and add alternately with flour mixture
using the bananas as the liquid. Now add the nuts. Bake in a 350 degree oven from 40
to 50 minutes. Use tube cake pan. Grease and line with wax paper.
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