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PAGE 8—The Southern Cross, December 19,1974
DCCW Notes
BY TICK! LLOYD
Following Her Mother’s Footsteps
It is surprising how many memories
pile up in one’s mind during the course
of years.
Somehow or other recently the name
of Mary Miles Crawford flashes before
me constantly. Perhaps because of the
history of St. Mary’s Home which is
slated to appear in this issue, or just
maybe perhaps because Mary is
Someone not easily forgotten.
The last time I saw Mary was some
years ago when the Diocesan
Convention was held on Jekyll Island at
the Carriage Inn.
She was the same unchangeable Mary
I remembered from having lived in
Savannah. She looked the same to me.
Her appearance or personality had not
altered an iota.
It’s not the big things in life I
remember so well, but little things. Not
that there is anything small about what
Mary has accomplished, but the quiet
manner in which she has done it is so
striking.
As the restless waves of the great
Atlantic ocean splashed themselves on
the beach outside the motel, relentlessly
washing sandcastles into utter oblivion,
Mary proudly displayed her Pro
Pontifice Et Ecclesia Medal awarded her
by Pope Paul VI in 1964 in recognition
of her most outstanding service to the
church.
I remember saying, “No one deserves
the honor more than you, Mary.” She
blushed. To put her at ease I changed
the subject, remarking about the
graceful seagulls soaring high in the sky.
At a tender age Mary Miles Crawford
learned to be a “giver of herself.” She
came to know and understand the needs
of others. A gift inherited from her
mother, the late Mrs. Katherine Miles
who was treasurer of the Female
Orphan Benevolent Society for 37
years, going from house to house
collecting funds for the maintainance of
St. Mary’s Home.
It is a well known fact that children
} imitate their parents. And consoling to
know that when good parents are
imitated, the results leave an impression
on our minds.
I’m one of those individuals who
notice the eyes of a person first, then
the smile. Both tell me much about the
person’s character. Mary is jointly
blessed with both of these traits.
As a testimony to Mary Crawford’s
accomplishments, she was singularly
honored at the Spring of 1973 meeting
of St. Mary’s Home Guild. Is there any
wonder?
The illuminated scroll which cited
Mary for years of service, reads: “St.
Mary’s Home Guild in grateful
appreciation to Mary Miles Crawford for
a lifetime dedicated to the welfare and
needs of the children residing at St.
Mary’s Home. Her faithful, untiring
service will be unequaled as a
manifestation of devotion to God and
Man.”
When Mary was a child she relates
how she attended Female Orphan
Benevolent Society meetings with her
mother, and muses over the fact that
many times she ate dinner with the
children. As she grew older, she helped
collect funds for the Society, and when,
in 1958 the St. Mary’s Home Guild
replaced the Female Orphan Benevolent
Society, Mary was appointed treasurer
and Membership Chairman, continuing
in that capacity for many years. '
As regards Mary’s charitable works,
they have not been confined to being an
active member of the two societies
named above.
Mary, always a devoted member of
the Cathedral Parish kept books for the
church and released her activity in the
service of the Cathedral Council of
Catholic Women. At one time she was
president of Our Lady’s Aid Society, a
group equivalent to the St. Vincent de
Paul Society.
Walter Crawford, Mary’s late
husband, was an active member of St.
Vincent de Paul Society, and along with
others they assisted the indigent with
the necessities of life. The money for
such action was derived from church
collection boxes. The Crawfords opened
their home for a distribution center.
Although Mary is now a resident of
Azalealand Medical Nursing Home at
5609 Skidaway Road in Savannah (zip
number 31406), we know that her
prayers, heart and mind often turn to
St. Mary’s Home. What better time to
speak of Mary than during this Holy
Season of Advent, when thoughts turn
to the Babe with arms outstretched to
embrace the world, with its poverty,
sickness and loneliness?
A Blessed Christmas to all! And you,
Mary, will always be in our prayers and
thoughts. (I was almost ready to close
my typewriter for the day when the
postman brought me the following from
Mary Broderick. Many thanks, Mary.
This month the Savannah Deanery
CCW will participate in the Savannah
Catholic Program on the fourth Sunday
instead of the third in order to bring to
their listeners a special Christmas
program. This will consist of an
adaptation of the play, “A Child Is
Bom,” by Stephen Benet, with the
singing of appropriate carols throughout
by a group of teenage boys and girls
from St. Mary’s Home, some of whom
will handle the narration.
This program is under the direction
of Mrs. D. M. Howard with
arrangements made by Mrs. Fred
Williams, Jr. Immediate past president
of St. Mary’s Home Guild.
The Savannah Deanery CCW hopes
that this presentation will make
Christmas more meaningful to the
listeners of the Savannah Catholic
Program.
Cabrini PCCW Meets
The annual Bishops Clothing Drive
was topped off with a “Baby Shower”
at a recent meeting of the St. Frances
Cabrini Women’s Club (PCCW).
Approximately 6 complete layettes
were donated by the members; games
were played and refreshments served
around the theme of a “Baby Shower.”
New members, Irene Edenfield,
Jeanne Dykes and Terry Gregory, were
welcomed by the President, Helen
DeCastro, following the opening prayer,
led by Pauline Taylor, and the hymn
“God of Our Fathers,” directed by
| Mary Balmes.
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Elaine Hussey was named chairman
of the nominating committee to submit
names for the Deanery Catholic Women
of the Year Award. Pat Grieco and Mary
Findlay will also serve on the
committee.
Other plans for the coming months
include a bake sale for February 9 and a
pre-Lent Parish covered dish supper.
Hostesses for this meeting were Joan
Gregory and Pat Grieco.
Next month’s meeting, January 6,
will be the annual White Elephant
Auction, with the proceeds going into
the club treasury.
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“THE STINGIEST MAN IN TOWN” will be presented at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday nights Dec. 21, 22 at St. Vincent’s Hall by the St.
Vincent’s Players and Les Chanteurs. Kelly Sharpe as the ragpicker, Harry
Hawkins, is on the left; Lynn Coleman as Scrooge is on the right. A
matinee for children will be performed Friday at 2:00 p.m.
AT ST. VINCENT’S
Christmas Musical
St. Vincent’s Academy Players and
Les Chanteurs will present the
Christmas musical, “The Stingiest Man
in Town.” Based on Dickens’ “A
Christmas Carol,” the music for the play
was written by Fred Spielman; the book
and lyrics by Janice Torre.
Performances will be held in St.
Vincent’s Hall on Lincoln and Harris
Streets on Friday, December 20 at 2:00
p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday,
December 21, 22 at 8:00 p.m. Matinee
tickets are 50c; tickets for the night
performances are $1.50 for adults and
75c for students.
The production will feature Lynn
Coleman as Scrooge, Kelly Sharpe as
Harry Hawkins, Theresa Yarborough as
Mrs. Dilber, Liz Butler as Fred, Ellen
Lloyd as Bob Cratchit and Chris Martin
as Tiny Tim. Other members of the cast
include: Miriam Dingle, Mary Ann Free,
Beth Filson, Patricia Decker, Lydia
Bowers, Holly Lyons, Diane Thomas,
Lisa Cosnahan, Carol Kavanaugh,
Theresa McGrath, Ann Fogarty, Ann
Howard, Patricia Guild, Gloria
Sheffield, Hope Dlugozima, Fran
Rowland, Mary Catherine Moore, Julie
Corey, Teresa Strickland, Suzanne
McLaughlin, Kakie Leonard and Joan
Cleveland.
The state crew is headed by Beverly
Lentz and Kathy Kelly. The dances are
choreographed by Terri Lawless and will
feature: Kerri Elmore, Theresa
Gallagher, Kim Michael, Debra Michael,
Patricia Keane, Donna Anckner, Therese
Oetgen, Pam McCuen, Sara Russo,
Angela O’Brien, Nancy Dooley, Nancy
Ussery, Mary Joy Lee, Cay Cliett, Renee
Graham, Debra Anthony and Mary
O’Donnell.
Les Chanteurs, under the direction, of
Mrs. Joseph C. Schreck, will provide the
choral arrangements. Members of the
glee club are: Patty Frew, Beverly
Lentz, Mary Ellen Whelan, Mary Ann
Free, Theresa Spillane, Mary Hutton,
Margo Doyle, Rosemarie Ingram, Cathy
Cowart, Cathy Burke, Pam McCuen,
Mary Gene Murphy, Beth McGee, Mary
Trees.
Erin McGinn, Colleen Brown, Brice
O’Brien, Shavon Strickland, Diane
Wells, Donnie Corey, Cay Cliett, Karen
Sharpe, Michelle Iocovozzi, Alison Silva,
Beth Filson, Michelle Smith, Mary
Kennedy, Ann Trees, Michaline Sury,
Mary O’Brien, Margaret Kluck.
Caron Fleming, Rose Marie Few,
Gwen Marshall, Celia Castilian, Elicia
Pilsbury, Karen McMillan, Ellen Lloyd,
Patty Adamcak, Mary Catherine Moore,
Tina Blanton, Patricia Lemon, Monica
Rowland, Jeanne Hoffman, Deborah
Lemon and Kelly Powers.
Readers Reply
Editor,
In regard to a letter written in the
Southern Cross of Dec. 12, 1974 by
Evelyn A. Moore, of Augusta, Ga.
concerning my misconception of the
Immaculate Conception of Mary and
the Miracle of the Virgin Birth, I
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I’d like to thank this lady for calling
my DCCW notes of Dec. 12th to the
public’s attention. She did such a good
job of explaining the truth that I see no
further need for correction.
And to think, I’m a cradle Catholic!
My cradle must have been off its rocker
when I wrote that letter to Mary. I must
pay more attention in theology classes!
However, I take full responsibility for
my errors, and dislike anyone casting
aspersions on the editors of this fine,
award winning newspaper.
It’s great to know that someone is
reading the column. Peace! I hope Mrs.
Moore will have a Blessed Christmas and
a Happy New Year and always stay
close to Mary.
Ticki Lloyd
DCCW Notes
Editor:
As participants in the recent
Golden/Silver Jubilee Celebration at the
Cathedral, we would like to express our
deep appreciation to all those whose
efforts made such a joyous occasion
possible.
We know all the couples who
celebrated with us share our gratitude to
God for granting us length of years, and
to all who worked before and on that
day to give us another happy memory
of this year.
(Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Boutin)
(Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McLaughlin)
• Savannah
Obituaries
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Hires, formerly of St. Simons Island, December 4th
Mrs. Angela Sue Parker of Augusta, December 7th
Mrs. Stella R. Callahan of Augusta, December 7th
M.Sgt. Richard M. O’Brien (Ret.) of Martinez, December 8th
Mr. Eugene E. Lyons of Bradley Point, December 9th
Mr. Charles L. Von Waldner of Savannah, December 9th
Mr. John Kurilla of Augusta, December 12th
Mrs. Genevieve McEllinn Manucy, formerly of Savannah, December 13th
Miss Agnes Brosnan of Albany, December 14th
Mrs. Mary Agnes Leinhart formerly of Savannah, December 15th
Marriages
* Miss Agnes Susan Eubanks and Mr. John Howard Dobbs, both of Augusta, Ga.,
December 14 in St. Mary’s on the Hill Church, Augusta.
* Miss Mary Elaine Green of New Orleans, La., and Mr. Robert Vincent Martin III
of Savannah, Ga., December 14 in the Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus,
New Orleans.
* Miss Mary Cornelia Tidwell and Mr. Francis Joseph Fischer Jr. both of Savannah,
Ga., December 14 in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah.
* Miss Loretta Crystal Dickey of Savannah, Ga., and Mr. Robert Harvey Riley of
Garden City, Ga., December 14 in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist,
Savannah.
*
Miss Eleanor Marie Patton and Mr. Gary Wayne Purvis, both of Savannah, Ga.,
December 14 in Saint James Church, Savannah.
Necrology
* Rev. John F. Hurley, December 20,1972
* Rev. John A. Morris, December 24, 1957
* Rev. M.J. Rice, December 26,1881
Following priests month of death unknown:
Rev. Thomas P. Hayden, 1941
Rev. T.J. Morrow, 1940
His Eminence Ignatius Cardinal Persico,
Fourth Bishop of Savannah, 1895
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John D. Toomey, January 1,1970
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John D. Mitchell, January 2, 1965
Rev. Patrick Hooke, January 2,1854
Rev. Joseph Reiserer, January 5,1880
Father Boniface Dies
Father Boniface Bauer, O.S.B. died at Belmont Abbey, North Carolina last Saturday
(Dec. 8). He was 87 years old. Known to hundreds of Savannah residents before 1950
when he returned to Belmont Abbey, Father Boniface had served for many years as
pastor of Sacred Heart parish and Prior of the Savannah Benedictine Community. A
Mass of Resurrection was celebrated at the Abbey on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
St. Benedict’s HNS
The Holy Name Society of St. Benedict’s Parish, Savannah sponsored a free oyster
roast and crab boil for parishioners on Saturday December 7. The gathering is an
annual affair given by the society to show their appreciation for the support the
parishioners give to them during the year.
St. James Reception
St. James Parish Savannah, will hold a covered dish dinner to welcome Father Liam
Collins’ new class of converts into the church after the 12:30 p.m. mass on Sunday,
December 22, in the school assembly room. All Tarishioners are cordially invited to
attend and bring a covered dish.
Christmas Open House
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist will sponsor a open-house or buffet dinner on
Christmas Dav at the rectory between 2 and 4 p.m. It is open to anyone who wishes to
come. Those planning to do so, however, should first contact Father Michael Craig at
233-4709 or Sister Camille Collini at 236-1896 to let them know they’re coming.
Women Send Clothing Overseas
The women of St. Joseph’s parish, Waycross, have sent 92 cartons of clothing
overseas, most of it to Bangladesh and Sahelian Belt African countries, according to
Father Michael O’Keefe, pastor. The 3,000 pounds of clothing were sent to Catholic
Relief Services in New York by a local shipping firm for trans-shipment to its
destinations. The women would like to send two dozen more cartons of clothing,
Father O’Keefe said, asking that any Waycross area people who can donate clothing in
good condition, bring it by the rectory at 1500 Carswell Avenue.
Dublin Women Meet
The Dublin Parish Council of Catholic Women held its regular monthly meeting on
December 4, in the Parish Hall. Mr. Clayton Burke, well-known local attorney and
member of the Immaculate Conception Parish, was the guest speaker, Mr. Burke spoke
on the subject of making wills. A question and answer period followed his talk. During
the business meeting Christmas activities ivere discussed. The C.Y.O. will have charge
of the children’s Christmas party on Dec. 22. Plans were made to serve refreshments
after Midnight Mass. Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. Eleanor Altman, Mrs.
Lena Jepaway and Mrs. Rose Johnson.
High School Retreat
A weekend retreat for Savannah area high school boys will take place at the
Trappist Monastery, Conyers, Ga., on Friday, Saturday and Sunday following
Christmas.
Fr. Thomas Payne and Fr. Lawrence Lucree will travel and be with the group
attending.
Interested? Total expenses: $5.00. The experience of a life time.
Application must be in the mail no later than 21 December, 1974, accompanied by
$5.00. Bus will leave the Cathedral on Friday, Dec. 27, at 1 P.M., following 12 noon
Mass at the Cathedral.
Your Name
Your Address
Your Parish _
Mail to:
Fr. Lawrence A. Lucree
P.O. Box 8307
Savannah, Georgia 31402