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PAGE 6—The Southern Cross, July 17,1975
DCCW Notes
Hey, Come Ride With Us!
BY TICKI LLOYD
Here we are in the middle of summer
and so far, so good.
Have you ever thought you were out
of touch with mankind, and you
couldn’t trust anyone? You do?
Well, forget about your anxieties, get
on a bike and take a long, peaceful ride
With someone you love. I believe you
will find, as my husband and I did, that
nothing can give the secret recesses of
your soul more calmness and
prayerfulness.
We rode on the beach at St. Simon’s
Island, in the Golden Isles of Georgia,
when the tide was very low, otherwise
there’d be no beach to ride on. As we
pedaled along the edge of the vast, deep
ocean, we felt we were living in a world
apart from everywhere. The tremendous
value and peacefulness we experienced
unfolded before our eyes the most
memorable evening we have witnessed.
We began to realize how many beautiful
moments of life go by each day
unappreciated.
So many people are caught up in a
swift tide of haste and little time or
thought is given to enjoy nature and
hobbies. It is very important that we
pause and have a “quiet” time to let
ourselves absorb the beauty God created
for us. We found that riding a bike
slowly on the beach in the evening when
a slice of the moon illuminates the sky
and tiny stars wink at you, is just about
the perfect time to drink in the quickly
diminishing remnants of summer.
Riding along by my husband’s side, I
was suddenly struck by the thought that
the ocean was trying to tell us
something. The white-winged waves
overflowed and rejoiced as they soared
upward, then recklessly dashed
downward, coming to rest on the damp,
cool beach beneath our wheels, releasing
themselves with the gusto of romping
children.
We had become so captivated with
the picturesque landscape, we paid no
attention to the dark clouds looming
above. The moon was doing its best to
give light over the ocean, oblivious of
the ominous clouds gathering in the
distance.
The on-rushing waves on the shore
reminded me of the un-rest in our land
where so many are burdened with
problems they believe to be as heavy as
Jesus’ cross. Perhaps sometimes they
are. After the waves had done their
splashing, they quietly came to rest on
the beach, their contours edged with
white lacy foam. Other waves came
along, repeating the procedure - a never
ending process, leaving no mark, just a
memory. So it is with some of us. We
believe that splashing about will solve
RECEPTION FOR BISHOP - A
reception was held for Bishop
Raymond W. Lessard following
the blessing of the new rectory for
St. Theresa’s, Cordele, on June 29.
Pictured are: Bishop Lessard,
Father Patrick Adams, O.F.M.,
Pastor of St. Theresa’s; Father
Cronan Kelly, O.F.M., Vicar
Provincial of the Franciscan
Province of the Most Holy Name
of Jesus.
our problems. Not so. It will only tend
to prove how quickly people and things
are soon forgotten and lost in their own
misery.
My husband reached over, held my
hand and gave me a reassuring smile.
Words are not necessary at times like
this. We knew we were sharing each
others thoughts, and this was proof we
were sharing something worthwhile. I
felt like screaming, “Where is everyone?
Come ride with us!”
My thoughts were abruptly jolted
when I thought of the unhappiness in
this world. Happiness belongs to
everyone. The only requirement for
being happy is to work at it. There are
too many sad faces around; too much
tenseness. There is no necessity for
unhappiness when simple pleasures can
make us happy. Appreciation of nature
and the great outdoors can wipe frowns
from our brows and bring about
contentment.
A large turtle made his way slowly
across our path to the sand dunes,
leaving a smooth trail on the sand,
giving the impression he had plotted his
course. Scanning the beach, we saw that
the sea gulls had gone to rest and except
for a few lovers here and there, we were
the only people stirring about.
We rode through the remains of a
child’s sandcastle that had taken a
severe beating from the waves. This
skillful place of sand art had probably
been the home of Prince Charming or
one of the Knights of King Arthur’s
Court.
Gazing about, we observed some
sahd-dollars and stark white sea shells
lying helter-skelter. Now, a child’s
dented tin bucket almost hidden by the
ever-increasing sand piling high above it.
A scattered profusion of torn pieces of a
life raft, chicken bones, bits of soggy
bread crust and paper drinking cups
half-filled with sea water and lemon
wedges floating on top like tiny yellow
canoes, caught our eyes.
My eyes filled with unexplainable
tears of joy as I inhaled the salty air
blowing in from the ocean and felt the
light spray from the waves on my
uplifted face.
The dark clouds we had barely
noticed, made their way to the slice of
orange moon, shutting off light, making
us feel that a huge door had been
slammed in our faces. Pedaling as
rapidly as we could, we headed our
bikes toward the slender lighthouse
silhouetted against the half-lit sky.
Overhead loud claps of thunder
roared, shaking the earth, and thin
streaks of lightening cascaded
downward, presenting a sharp contrast
to the now dark sky.
We knew the storm couldn’t last long.
Disturbances of this kind are prevalent
in the Golden Isles during the hot
summer months. They come at you like
a ravishing wolf, spend themselves, and
limp away with wounded pride.
The moon peeped from behind the
sky’s dark glasses as we came to a halt
near the lighthouse. Wiping our bikes off
with a soft rag, we stood together by
the side of the ocean surveying the area,
regretting our moonlight ride had come
to an end.
With peace in our souls and hearts,
and feeling a vital part of God’s
wonderful outdoor world, we headed
the car across the causeway in silence.
NOTE: We have two reasons to be
glad this month. July 16 we celebrated
the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel,
and July 26 is the feast of the Blessed
Mother’s parents, St. Ann and St.
Joachim. As I recall, St. Ann’s feast day
was on July 26 and St. Joachim’s on
August 16 for years. With marriage at
such a low level, it does my heart good
to see that they have for the past few
years celebrated together, as husband
and wife should.
Next issue - July 24 will include
DCCW notes on International Women’s
Year, 1975.
THE AD ALT ARE DEI MEDAL was awarded to Mark Duclos by his
pastor, Rev. Herbert Wellmeier, of St. Albany’s St. Teresa Catholic Church
on June 29. The Ad Altare Dei Medal is the highest award in Catholic
Scouting for religious service. Mark is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Jack Duclos
and is a Life Scout with St. Teresa’s Troop 3. He is shown here with Fr.
Wellmeier and his parents.
ST. ANNE’S ELECTS NEW OFFICERS - Father Tom Peyton
congratulates St. Anne’s (Columbus) Parish Council’s newly elected
officers. Left to right, Albert J. Eversman, Chairman, Mrs. Larry J.
Laughlin, Secretary, and Lt. Col. Charles H. Costigan, Vice Chairman.
Other Parish Council members serving for the 1975-76 year are: Mrs. Paul
J. Bradley, Publicity; George R. Conner, Liturgical; Ray Crowley, ad hoc;
Mrs. Robert K. Gunn, Social; Mrs. Herman G. Haggard, Co-Chairman,
Social; Norman P. Heon, ad hoc; Mrs. Charles C. Robertson, Special
Projects; John H. Schultz, Buildings & Grounds; Marvin R. Schuster,
Finance.
Post Office Box 10027
SAVANNAH, GA. 31402
‘How’ As Important As ‘What’
Editor:
When the vernacular was being
introduced into the liturgy, I recollect
how the then bishop cautioned priests
to be wary of excess speed in the
recitation of the readings and prayers.
The Bishop forsaw that familiarity
with English would tempt priests and
perforce, the laity to hurry
MEMBERS of the Sacred Heart
Prayer Community, Warner
Robins, heard Father Robert
Goedert speak on the sacred heart.
Father Goedert, from River
Forest, Ill., was also celebrating
his 24th anniversary of his
ordination. The Community
responded with celebration cake
for the visiting priest, and song.
The group later viewed slides
taken at the international
conference in Rome.
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KIRALFY’S
DOWNTOWN AND COLUMBUS SQUARE
things and lose the meaning and
appreciation of the texts - E.G. The new
beautiful prefaces should be spoken
with deliberateness so that all
participating can savor and relish their
deep thoughts. Especially should there
be ample pausing between the sentences
so pregnant with thought that is’lost by
hurrying through them.
What’s the rush? Besides, the people
in the pews must contend with so many
obstacles and distractions that make
following the action at the altar and in
the pulpit trying enough so that at least
those in charge of the liturgy should not
add to the problems of reverent
attendance at Mass and other
ceremonies.
Readers should take care to:
1. Enunciate all consonants -
2. Pronounce all “ings” -
3. Speak INTO the mike -
4. Use sufficient volume accounting
for size of church and number present -
5. Note inside and outside noises -
6. Above all, noting the meaning
themselves of the texts - so that proper
emphasis is given to the key words in
the sentences and paragraphs. The verb
is the action word in a sentence and
should not be lost by hitting a
preposition or an adverb.
7. Be familiar with scripture
contents of the texts at hand. Prior
reading is necessary for success here.
Lay readers should have their missalette
at home to give themselves adequate
time to prepare and practice. This will
prevent stumbling and fumbling at the
lectern that is so embarrassing for them
and annoying to the listeners.
8. Loving the text should be reflected
in the voice and manner of delivery -
It is well for all of us involved with
the dissemination of the Word to
remember that the “how” is as
important as the “what.”
Fr. Thomas H. Payne
Savannah Beach
In Savannah
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Around The Diocese
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Obituaries
* Mrs. Clara Mehes Farkas of Statesboro, June 24th
* Mrs. Karen Scally Simon of Augusta, June 30th
* Mrs. Bernice Hall Polero of Savannah, June 30th
* Mr. Thomas Oliver Sessions of Augusta, July 1st
* Mrs. Alice McDonald Hiltz of Savannah, July 6th
Marriages
* Miss Maurie Beth Meads and Mr. Raymond Randolph Loyal III, both of
Augusta, Ga., June 21 in St. Mary’s on the Hill Church, Augusta.
* Miss Diane Guenther and Mr. John Samuel Price, both of Augusta, Ga., June 21
in St. Mary’s on the Hill Church, Augusta.
* Miss Judith Claire Moody and Mr. Alfred Monsalvatge Jr., both of Augusta, Ga.,
June 21 in St. Mary’s on the Hill Church, Augusta.
* Miss Tina Kathleen Blanton and Mr. Benjamin Hill Blackston Jr., both of
Savannah, Ga., in Saint James Church, Savannah.
* Miss Mary Felice Robertson and Mr. Edward Rauer Stelljes Jr., both of
Savannah, Ga., June 29 in St. Frances Cabrini Church, Savannah.
Necrology
* Rev. Henry J. Honeck, July 25,1952.
* Rev. Michael T. Reilly, July 25,1902.
* Rev. Thomas L. Finn, July 28,1948.
Augusta Home Health Care
Mr. Lynn Nipper of Saint Joseph Hospital Augusta announced receipt of approval
from H.E.W. for the Home Health Care program at Saint Joseph Hospital. This
approval, received July 7th., allows Medicare and Medicaid patients to be served under
the provisions of these agencies. In addition to the Skilled Nursing, the department of
Home Health Care will also provide Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Medical
Social Worker, Home Health Aide, Respiratory Therapists and Nutritional Counselors.
The service, under the supervision of Mr. Lynn Nipper, will have as the Director Sister
Rose McLamey, R. N. The office for Home Health Care will be located in the St.
Joseph Hospital, telephone 733-7791. It is expected that the service will be
implemented around August 15th.
Mrs. Coleman Named To Council
Effective July 1, the new Nurse Practice Act (Senate Bill 286) became effective. The
act provides for an Advisory Council to be set up. Mrs. Betty Coleman, R.N. Assistant
Administrator for Professional Services has been appointed by the Board of Examiners
of Nurses for Georgia to this Advisory Council. Mrs. Coleman is well known in the
nursing field, having served on many committees and as an instructor at both the local
and state levels. The initial meeting of the Council will be held in Atlanta in
September.
Degree For Miller
Earl D. Miller, Jr., son of the late Mr. Earl D. Miller and Mrs. Rose M. Miller, of 507
West 36th Street, Savannah, has received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Arts from
Loyola University at New Orleans, La.; thus becoming the first Black to receive a
degree in this area of endeavor. Earl received his early training at St. Mary’s and St.
Pius High School. After several weeks of visiting with relatives and friends
in Louisiana and Texas, Earl returned to Savannah where he will spend the rest of
summer with his family.
THE COOK’S
NOOK
BY THE CHEF
ONION RINGS
Ingredients:
Procedure:
3 large onions
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
IV2 cups milk or perhaps l l A
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons butter
Use dry large onions. Cut them into slices between 1/8 and 1/4 inch in thickness.
Beat the egg and add milk. Sift flour and measure; add salt, sugar and baking powder.
Sift dry ingredients together into a bowl. Gradually add the liquids and beat until
smooth. Add butter that has been melted.
Have fat for frying very hot (360 degrees) and don’t try to fry too many rings atj
one time. Drop one by one gently into the batter. Turn once and lift. Drain|
well on absorbent paper towels.
This delicious recipe was sent to The Cook’s Nook by Mrs. Wylie B. Kitchens ofj
Martinez, Georgia 30907. She says that it is the best one she has found for onion rings}
and the Chef agrees with her! In ingredients, Mrs. Kitchens suggests that VA cups mill
be used instead of IV2 cups which the recipe originally stated.
Bishops 9 Meetings Planned
On Issues Of Abortion
WASHINGTON (NC) - Four inter-regional meetings of bishops will be held
various parts of the country in late July and early August to discuss the current st<
of the abortion issue.
They will particularly concern the prosepcts of a constitutional amendmen
reverse the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions on abortion.
The day-long meetings, open to bishops only, were recommended by the Comn
for Pro-Life Activities of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB), v
chairman is Cardinal Terence Cooke of New York. The meetings will be informal
in nature, and no statements or announcements are expected from them.
In a letter to the bishops announcing the meetings, Archbishop Joseph L. Bern
of Cincinnati, president of the NCCB, noted that a Senate subcommittee has
holding hearings on proposed constitutional amendments for more than a yea
hearings are now drawing to a close, he said, and the Committee for Pro-Life Ad
feels it is desirable, “to inform us of what is happening and to seek counsel 1
formulating” future recommendations for the bishops’ conference.
The schedule of the meetings is: July 31, New York; Aug. 4, Chicago;
Dallas; and Aug. 7, San Francisco;