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PAGE 8—The Southern Cross, November 21,1974
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ADVENT COMETH!
BY TICKI LLOYD
Two thousand years since the birth of
Christ the world is not yet fully
Christianized and has not learned to
love as Christ commanded. But, one
thing for sure, little children are not
aware of this and each year they look
forward to the Birth of the Christ Child.
Advent is a great time for anticipating
this occasion and many ways are offered
for parents to help their children
appreciate the opportunity to grow in
God’s love during this season of the
coming of the Christ Child.
Although the first Sunday in Advent
is not until Dec. 1, it is not too early to
say, “Let us go to Bethlehem. Let us
prepare for the Prince of Peace who will
come into our hearts.”
Many countries have different
customs of celebrating Advent, but in
this column we only have space for our
usual American tradition, viz. the
Advent Wreath and a few other
traditions so essential to the lives of
parents as well as children.
Blessedly, the preparation of the
Advent Wreath can embrace the entire
family. When we were small we went to
the woods and cut our own holly and
made our wreaths, each child lending a
helping hand.
For a time Advent Wreaths were
becoming too commercialized. Thank
heavens people have realized that
turning back to the old practices can
reach deeper down into the hearts of
children.
A very lovely Advent Wreath can be
made from holly or some other kind of
evergreen, as cedar, etc. Four candles
are placed in candle holders, three
purple, and one pink if at all possible.
The candles are lit one at a time on the
four Sundays of Advent. Most families
choose the evening meal to do this. If
colored candles cannot be found, white
ones with purple ribbons on three and a
pink ribbon on the 4th will do.
You can imagine the tremendous
impact the making of an Advent Wreath
caused at our house where there were so
many children, each wanting to play an
important part. Somehow my parents
settled the matter, and all went well
with marked simplicity at this glorious
event. When we were small the youngest
child had the privilege of lighting the
candle the first evening, and so on until
everyone had a turn. In childlike
manner we were allowed to compose a
prayer having to do with the Birth of
the Christ Child.
If children are not geared toward this
manner of prayer, a good suggestion has
been made by the Parish Religious
Education Department which suggests
that on Dec. 1st the parent reads: “The
people who walked in darkness have
seen a great light; those who lived in a
land of deep gloom, on them has a light
shined.” [We light the first candle as a
sign that Jesus brings light and hope.]
Light one purple candle and sing: “O
Come, Emanuel,” or a song of your
choice.
On Dec. 8th: Again the parent reads:
“Therefore the Lord himself will give
you a sign. Behold, a young woman
shall conceive and bear a son, and shall
call his name Emanuel.” [The second
advent candle reminds us that through
Jesus, God came to live with us, and is
present with us now.]
Dec. 15 the parent reads: “And in
that region there were shepherds out in
the fields, keeping watch over their
flocks by night. And an angel of the
Lord appeared to them, and the glory of
the Lord shone around them, and they
were filled with fear. And the angel said
to them: “Be not afraid; for behold, I
bring you good news of a great joy
which will come to all the people.” [We
light the third Advent candle to remind
us that Jesus was bom for all people
everywhere.] Light two purple candles
and one pink one. Sing: “0 Come All
Ye Faithful,” or “Joy to the World,” or
another appropriate song.
Dec. 22nd: Parent reads: “When they
saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly,
with great joy; and going into the house
they saw the Child with Mary his
Mother, and they fell down to worship
Him. Then, opening their treasures, they
offered him gifts. [“We light the fourth
Advent Candle to remind us ourselves
that Jesus comes to all people
everywhere.”] Light all four candles.
Sing: “We Three Kings,” or “Silent
Night.” Repeat the words in brackets
each week the candles are lit.
The Birth of Christ is marked by
majestic simplicity and simple majesty.
He was born in a stable in a manger full
of straw. The King of Kings came on
earth for everyone, rich or poor. He
came to make the world resplendent
with light. Gloria in Excelsis Deo! When
we were children my father always
made a crib and set it up in the hallway.
If we did a good deed we were allowed
to place a straw into the manger to
make a soft bed for the Babe.
I must confess I put many extra
straws into the crib even when I didn’t
do a good deed. I wanted the crib to be
in readiness in time for Baby Jesus. Was
that so wrong, Baby Jesus, to want to
make you comfortable? I understand
this has become part of anticipation of
the Child Jesus. I always thought my
father originated the idea. And still do.
Getting back to the Advent Wreath
which has become so popular. 1. The
Wreath, a circle, expresses God’s
unending eternity. 2. Evergreen
symbolizes God’s unchangeableness and
our immortality. 3. Four candles, one
for each week of Advent, represents the
thousands of years during which
mankind awaited the Redeemer. 4.
Violet candles and ribbon remind us of
longing expectation. 5. The rose candle
symbolizes joy and hope in awaiting
Jesus’ birthday. 6. White candles and
ribbon represent the joy of Christmas
and the sinless Jesus. 7. Red ribbon
stands for Jesus’ blood shed on the
cross.
The Advent Wreath is usually blessed
before the Saturday evening meal at
home, and then an Advent song is sung
by all. A violet candle bums throughout
the meal. On successive Saturday
evenings, the second violet candle burns
through the meal. Then the rose candle,
and finally the last violet candle. As the
nearness of the birth of the Christ Child
approaches, the brightness increases.
Children should be encouraged to
make gifts for Christmas. In this manner
they express much more love than a gift
purchased. They should also be aware of
unfortunate children and share their
gifts with them.
Here I go again! But, we always made
decorations for our tree when we were
children. Gifts can be made from cigar
boxes, yarn and painted pointed
drinking cups covered with glue, and
sprinkled with glitter. In this manner
everyone in the family has their part in
preparing for the season.
Even though the little fry sometimes
are not as neat as we would have them
be, accept their homemade decorations
as something beautiful and worthwhile
to hang on the tree. In this manner, you
will not only build up their confidence,
you’ll increase their love for the real
meaning of the season, by putting Christ
back into Christmas.
Let the children go with you to the
woods to cut down a tree or to the
Christmas tree lot to purchase one.
Being incorporated in all the customs of
Christmas is a sure way to fill their
hearts with a burning love of the
meaning of Christmas. Fondly, I hope
the spirit of Christmas will reach deeper
into men’s hearts and remain with them,
not just during the season, but always.
The spirit of loving, giving and really
caring about each other is what it is all
about.
During the season of Advent, talk
about Mary; have the children make a
Christmas cake with the image of the
Baby Jesus on top; mother could make
Christmas bread symbolic of the coming
of the Baby. There are so many
wonderful ways to honor the Baby
Jesus. Be original. Come up with your
own ideas and share them with others.
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GOVERNOR’S HONORS PROGRAM - Anne Marie Markwalter,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Markwalter of 1130 Belmont Dr. and
Agnes Markwalter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Markwalter of
1004 Milledge Road have been selected by Aquinas High School as
nominees to the Governor’s Honors Program in English and Art
respectively. The program is designed to provide gifted upcoming 11th
and 12th grade students enrolled in Georgia’s public and non-public
secondary schools challenging and enriching educational opportunities not
usually available during the regular school year. Held during June and July
in Macon at Wesleyan College, the program enables the students to
explore fields other than the major one chosen. The^ attend concerts,
plays, special events and participate in a recreation program. The faculty is
composed of highly qualified secondary and college teachers. Experiences
are presented in the regular classroom with idea-centered content which
stresses the integration of knowledge. Neither grades nor credit is given
since the summer is one of enrichment.
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Around The Diocese
Obituaries
* Ms. Sara McDonald of Alapha, November 7th
* Mrs. Daisy Annetta G. Curet of Darien, November 10th
* Mrs. Sara Dorothy Woodward of Augusta, November 10th
* M.Sgt. (Ret.) James C. O’Brien of Grovetown, November 13th
* Miss Mary Elizabeth Hohenstein of Savannah, November 14th
* Mr. John Harold Mulherin of Savannah, November 17th
* Mrs. Olive Oliver Haas of Savannah, November 17th
* Mrs. Isabella McKenna Tetterton of Savannah, November 18th
Marriages
* Miss Ann Maria Toomey and Mr. Ronald Wayne McElvray, both of Augusta, Ga.,
October 30 in St. Teresa’s Church, Augusta.
* Miss Kristine Alice Discher of Black River Falls, Wis., and Mr. James Wesley
Kelly of Augusta, Ga., November 2 in Saint Joseph’s Church, Black River Falls.
* Miss Cheryl Eddice Hinson and Lt. Michael Roy Fuller, both of Augusta, Ga.,
November 9 at Chapel 9, Ft. Gordon, Georgia.
* Miss Dolores Joan Gilpin of Savannah, Ga., and Mr. Terry Lee Phillips of
Reidsville, Ga., November 16 in St. Francis Cabrini Church, Savannah.
* Miss Julie Ann Filliator of Evans, Ga., and Mr. John W. Cason of Belvedere, S.C.,
November 16 in St. Teresa of Avila Church, Augusta, Ga.
* Miss Betsy Lynne Roberson of Hephzibah, Ga., and Mr. James E. Burnette Jr. of
Martinez, Ga., November 16 in Chapel Nine at Ft. Gordon, Georgia.
ST. JOSEPH’S
Necrology
Hospital Heliport
* Rt. Rev. John Barry, Second Bishop of Savannah, November 21, 1859
* Rev. Robert Brennan, November 24, 1970.
* Rt. Rev. Msgr. Harry F. Clark, November 27,1935.
* Rev. William McCarthy, November 27,1930.
A helicopter landing pad was recently
dedicated and blessed at Savannah’s St.
Joseph’s Hospital.
Designed for round-the-clock use, the
heliport is complete with nighttime
illumination to guide helicopters to the
pad for landing. According to hospital
spokesmen, the pad is capable of
handling most types of helicopters.
After the dedication rites, an
orientation and training exercise by the
Military Assistance for Safety and
Traffic (MAST) unit stationed at nearby
Fort Stewart was held for the benefit of
hospital employees so they could
observe the MAST type of operation at
first-hand.
Sister M. Cornile, R.S.M., hospital
administrator and Mr. Fred deBorde,
hospital engineer were taken on a short
orientation flight by the helicopter
crew.
Funds for the construction of the
heliport were donated by St. Joseph’s
Women’s Auxiliary.
HOUSING PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT - Two homes have been
completed by the NewBurke Housing Corporation for low-income families
living in rural Burke County. Shown standing in the foreground are
Glenmary Home Mission Brother Ralph Rhiele and volunteer Kevin
Musser. NewBurke received a long term loan from the Glenmary Apostolic
Fund which supports grassroots projects in its home mission areas. In
addition, the project received financial assistance from the Diocesan
Campaign For Human Development Fund. Project coordinator, Ed Frey
of Waynesboro, reports that both homes are ready for occupancy.
THE COOK’S
NOOK
BY THE CHEF
POUND CAKE
(Excellent Cake)
2 sticks margarine (or butter)
1/2 cup shortening, cream together
Add 3 cups sugar, cream well
Add 5 eggs, beat in 1 at a time
Mix 3 cups cake flour with 1 /2 teaspoon
baking powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweet milk - 1 teaspoon vanilla
Grease and flour large tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees one hour and 20 minutes
(according to heat in your oven it may take less than 1 hour and 20 minutes).
CHOCOLATE POUND CAKE
Add 1/2 cup cocoa for chocolate pound cake to this batter.
This recipe was sent in without a name. Will the sender please accept thanks from
the Chef and own up?
NEW ORLEANS “RAGOUT’’
Pronounced (Rah-goo).
2 lbs. of all meat stew cut in
bit size pieces
1 can mushroom soup
1 pkg. dehydrated onion soup
1/2 cup wine - (Optional)
Put stew, as is, in a casserole - not buttered - spread onion soup over top - spread
mushroom soup over that (no seasoning). Cover and cook 3 hrs. at 300 degrees.
I chopped some bell pepper in mine - but the recipe does not call for it. Serve over
rice or mashed potatoes.
Mrs. John Tonkin
Thomasville,
Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish
The Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish Council Women, Savannah, will sponsor the
annual Covered Dish Luncheon, on Sunday, November 24,1974, following the 11:00
A.M. Mass, at the Parish Hall on West 36th Street.
Dublin Catholic Women
The Dublin Parish Council of Catholic Women held its regular monthly meeting on
November 6, in the Parish Hall. A report on the recent International Supper was given
by Mrs. Julia Hardy, and Mrs. Dolores Maddry reported on participation in the Million
Pines Tree Festival. Plans were made to have a bake sale on Friday evening, December
6, in the Parish Hall. The annual children’s Christmas party was scheduled for
December 22, after Mass. Dr. Elizabeth Holmes introduced the guest speaker, Mrs. Lou
Nora Gordon, who gave a talk on decoupage. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs.
Rosemary McDonald and Mrs. Hazel Putman.
Benedictine Honor Society
Very Rev. Aelred J. Beck, O.S.B., Headmaster at Benedictine Military School, has
announced the election of new members and officers of the National Honor Society
for the 1974-75 school year. New seniors are: Walter Muller, William O’Donnell, Cory
Highland, Tim Persse, Daniel Buttimer, and Richard Dooley. New Junior members are
Harold Mulherin, Vincent Maggioni, Richard Bean, John Spellman, Robert Kelly,
Allen Wier, James Sims, Scott Idleman, Samuel Parker, Michael Hussey, Lee Taylor,
Anthony Barnes, Robert Groover, and Michael Kavanaugh. Newly elected officers of
the Society are Harold Mulherin, President; Ralph Miranda, Vice-President; Mark
Powers, Secretary; and Tim Persse, Treasurer. Returning senior memebers are Thomas
Hagan, Rabun Jeffers, Ralph Miranda, Michael Nielubowicz, Mark Powers, Robert
Remler, Tom Richardson, and James Vaughn. Selection of National Honor Society
members is based upon character, academic achievement, and service to the school.
Catholic Women’s Club
The Catholic Women’s Club of Savannah held its November meeting last Tuesday
(Nov. 12) at the Cathedral rectory meeting room under the chairmanship of Mrs.
Robert E. Stradtman, President. Members voted to host a Christmas party on
December 3rd at the Azalealand Nursing Home following a Mass celebrated by Father
Patrick O’Brien at 2 p.m. Gifts and refreshments will be served to all residents of the
home. On Dec. 10 the club’s annual covered dish Christmas party and meeting will be
held at the Cathedral beginning at 7 p.m.
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