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9 PAGE 8 GEORGIA BULLETIN fHURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1963 SCHOLAR WARXS American Bishop Image Distorted CONTINUED FROM PAGE l to our Bishops who "have cho sen to serve wholeheartedly ac cording to the demands of the particular way of life thrust upon them in the American scene." • THE AMERICAN Bishops tre men totally dedicated to the good of the Church. This dedication has made them, as a body, willing to listen and learn and accept Ideas with openrnindedness. "They have show;;," he said, "a remark able diligence in studying the various propositions, and a de termination to choose whatever is best for the good of the whole Church.” • THE AMERICAN Bishops’ reluctance, If it can be called fatuctance, is best explained by the American character itself. "An American,” he said, "pre fers action to speech. He finds it embarrassing to create te dium by voicing views which another has already express ed,” Thl3 national tempera ment has restrained more than one American bishop from ad dressing the council assembly, be said. • FATHER AHERN sees me rit even in the reluctance of the American Bishops to speak. He says that when an American bishop does speak, the others listen with special interest. "Aware of the strength of Ca tholic life in America, and aware too that American Bis hops are not given to much talking,” he said, "the other bishops know that the speaker feels he has something worth saying and th< / give him whole hearted attention. The discour ses given by some American bishops have been l real con tribution to the council and have accomplishe'* 3 great deal in directing the course of the council.” Father Ahern said he feels a “great injustice" has been done by those writers who fall to take these and other observations in to consideration when writing about the American Bishops. He said he feels that this false representation is due to the fact that writers "have not treated adequately the back ground, characteristics and spirit of eminently sincere and holy churchmen who, as Bis hops of America, have had to be wholly American,” COXT1SIED INTEREST U.N. Contribution Given By Holy See UNITED NATIONS, N. Y. (R- NS) — A $2,000 token contri bution from the Vatican was pledged her* at a U. N, conf erence to promote funds for aidir.g underdeveloped coun tries through technical assist ance programs. At the end of the session, more than $131,500,000 had been pledged by 39 governments for technical aid projects. The U. S. is bound, by agreement, to match the total amount paid by other governments by 40 per cent. Freedom March In Cincinatti CINCINNATI (NC)—Catholic perish, college and fraternal groups are expecred to take pert in a * 'March and Vote for Jobs and Freedom” demon stration here Sundq, Oct. 27. Officially representing the Cincinnati archdiocese at the demonstration in downtown Cin cinnati will be Msgr, Lawrence C, Walter, business manager of the Catholic Telegraph, who will give the invocation at the ceremonies in Fountain Square. THE VATICAN pledge, which is to be equally divided bet ween the Expanded Program of Technical Assistance and the U. N. Special Fund, expressed "the continued Interest of the Holy See in the United Nations and the activities of its affili ated agencies.” These programs are largely supported by voluntary contri butions from member states, or observer nations. Making the Vatican pledge was Msgr. Timothy Flynn, In formation director of the New York archdiocese, acting in be half of Auxiliary Bishop James H. Griffiths of New York, the Holy See’s observer at the U. N. Bishop Griffiths was in Rome attending the Second Vatican Council. AT THE conference, Msgr. Flynn praised the many objects of the U. N. technical assist ance programs and recalled the words of Pope Paul VI that "love of neighbor is the acid test for the love of God." "The Holy See,” he com mented, "hopes that an example may be set for others to help those in need.” The Wonderfully Joyous And Faith Filled Story Of The Runaway Catholic Nuns Ano The Baptist Country-Boy ' -*,*r \ Homer Smith and jA his amazing Mt adopted “family* i ‘ m ^ ,nd !he Berlin Wall! 43 rue fantastic moms* n RALPH Nelsons l WSf 4C»0* MM|V Ca»M turn f«!■»*) * 1 Pritg )hmm emm* fnm >*#- J#»- *< *<•«> ! STARTS OCT. 30 Peachtree ART Peachtree at 13th, 875-3022 IN A SCENE FROM the prize-winning movie "Lilies of the Field” actor Sidney Poitler follows Lilia Skala across an Ari zona field. Film won foreign and American awards from both Catholic and Protestant groups. LILIES OF THE FIELD 9 Award-Winning Film Opening In Atlanta NEW YORK — In noting the opening of LILIES OF THE FIELD this week across the country (in Atlanta, at the Peachtree Art Theatre, Octo ber 30) the Rt. Rev. Thomas F. Little, executive secretary of the National Legion at Decency, cited the first prize conferred upon the film at the Berlin Film Festival in July by the Interna tional Catholic Office of the Film (O.C.LC.). LILIES OF THE FIELD was granted the prize because it is a "work which. In a popular and simple form, is filled with wit and develops its characters and message of warm human brotherhood with spiritual ov ertones. The film Is concerned ET CUM SP1RI 2-2-0 with theme of a gift of oneself which Is freely and joyfully gi ven to others. The evangelical spirit of the picture is com- munciated to an audience with depth, understanding and ch arm”. Atthesamefestival, Ms gr. Little pointed out, the film also received the Protestant Interfilm Prize for its "Con tribution to the ecumenical idea”. MONSIGNOR Little feels that LILIES, which has also garne red high recommendations fro our best film critics here at home and won the Best Actor's Award for Sidney Poitier at the Berlin Festival, will be reward ing film experience for motion picture patrons of all ages and beliefs. Telephone Network Links The Council VATICAN CITY (NC) — Do you want to call someone at the ecu menical council? Just call die Vatican and ask for extension9. Extension 9 connects with a special council switchboard which has 49 extensions. prise of your life if a mild and pleasant voice were to answer: "This is Pope Paul speak ing. . ." Observers Archbishop Pericle Felici, the council’s secretary general, is on extension 21. Whether or not Pope Paul VI has a special line of his own from the switch board is a tightly-guarded coun cil secret. if you want to give a ring to your own bishop, just ask for him and he will come to one of 24 booths available. Extension 22 is of special in terest: it connects with the electronic center where the cards are processed to count how many council Fathers are present and to tally ballots cast in council meetings. THERE ARE, of course, first-aid stations, too—three of them for the whole basilica- on extensions 45, 46 and 47. Medics are on call In the coun cil hall itself. But don’t dial the wrong num ber: you would get the sur- Meet With Pope Paul VATICAN CITY — Pope Paul VI told protestant observers at the ecumenical council he does not "expect miraculous and im mediate solutions’* to the prob lems of Christian reunion, but called for continuing efforts to achieve it. A spokesman for the observ ers said that the obstacles to Christian unity "appear insur mountable despite our efforts at mutual understanding." He also said, however, that the "exper ience of sharing such difficul ties. . .means some progress.” TO ATTAIN Christian unity, Pope Paul said, "first of all we must rely on mutual Christian forgiveness." He added that the "best method is not to look backward to the past, but for ward toward the present/* TO ACCOMODATE AN EXPANDING enrollment, D'Youville Academy is adding a new ten-room classroom, which will provide six classrooms, a science lab, an art room, a study hall and a chapel. The new parking lot wUl provide a prac tice area for the school basketball team. Dedication cere monies will be held on Oct. 25. Archbishop’s Notebook Thus read an editorial in the Atlanta Constitution under the heading: "Rome Council is Truly "Ecumenical”, or "World wide” in Its Significance. It was an excellent tribute to the vision of Pope Paul, an invitation to those of all faiths to watch the "revitalizing of this great force for good in the world." The editorial was carefully noted here in Rome as an expression of the good will evident in a modern Southern city like Atlanta. It also helped explain to our Catholic people why their arch bishop must be absent so much. "Collegiality of the Bishops’* is a theological term much discussed at the Council. It means that a Catholic bishop not only administers his own diocese; he shares in the overall government of the Church. In a Council, Pope and Bishops join in their appointed roles,— to observe, judge and act for the good of all God's people. Meanwhile Consignors Cassidy and Moylan are confirming the children; the pastors are visiting their people; sisters and lay teachers are conducting classes, and the laity is engaged in the countless details that characterize their lives as Catholics. You areallinmydailymassandl ask your prayers that our decis ions will be for the good of the church. IF PUSH COMES TO SHOVE In the crush of bishops leaving St. Peter’s last Sunday night after the beatification of John Neumann, one prelate was so hem med in that he found himself addressing the body in front of him: "Your Excellency, how about moving along with the crowd?” Only then did he discover that he was talking to a five-foot stone pillar. OLD HOME WEEK IN ROME Monday evening, I enjoyed a pleasant dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bellman and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spalding of Atlanta. Tuesday, another enjoyable evening in the dining room of the Hotel Flora with Mrs. Helen Smith and her sister, Miss Riley, from home. Last Saturday, by accident, I met a classmate from Cathedral Latin High School, Ernest Halambeck, and his wife, from Cleveland. Saturday I will be able to spend a few hours with a roommate from Notre Dame, Harry Burger, and his wife, from Chicago. It was good to hear the Georgia voices again. And I was glad to report to them what two Methodist observers said to me, after I had made a report on the Liturgy to the Council Fathers; "It sounds good to hear that Latin in a Georgia accentl" They were being ecumenical. With my midwest twang, I will never ac hieve a proper Georgia accent. But it was nice to hear. WHAT A HEADLINE CAN DO In an age where die communication of ideas is vital, the com munication of wrong ideas can be deadly. Last week, 1 was asked by a correspondent to explain the place of Our Lord and His Bles sed Mother In Catholic life. 1 wrote out four sentences, and asked that they be used entire. They were, —at the end of the story 1 But the lead paragraph hit-skipped through my text, and used words like 'blasphemy* completely out of context. No true Catholic honors Mary "in a way that Christ is obscured or forgotten', yet that clause was left our of the lead. The result: — a rash of misleading head lines. Every Catholic knows that a bishop cannot "attack” true de votion to Our Blessed Lady, From my school days at St. Mary’s, through college days at Notre Dame, right down to my recent visit to the lovely cathedral dedicated to Mary at Chartres, I have cherished the intercession of die Virgin in humble imitat ion of the I honor in which her son held His Mother. Catholic people need not fear that their archbishop is the "ugly dragon named In the Apocalypse,” as one angry correspondent wrote we. But 1 am concerned that good and honest Christians might be disturbed by the headlines. For their faith (and their love of Mary ) I offered Mass on the Feast of her Motherhood. LETTER TO THE POPE One of the bishops, the day before he left his diocese, rece ived a lener from a little girl "to give to the Pope”. Cardinal Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States for twenty- five years, and now Secretary of State, conveyed it to him. In her letter, she told of her interest in the Liturgy, and said she was glad the Council was going "to make it easier for us children to understand". She said she cried when Pope John died, but she was not underestimating his successor. She assured the present Holy Father that she was sure he would make a good Pope! ALL THOSE DIFFERENT CASSOCKS! Most of the great religious orders that serve the Church in Atlanta are represented here, and there is much talk of Atlanta when we meet. Last Sunday was the beatification of Blessed John Neumann, former Bishop of Philadelphia, - a Redemporist. Next week, the beatification of Dominic Barberi (who received the other Newman, the Cardinal, into the Church) will take place,— he was a Passlonist. Wednesday we are having dinner at the motherhouse of the Marists. The Trappist presence is felt in some fine translations on the Episcopacy made for me by* the monks at Conyers. The Franciscans and the Verona Fathers are nearby, and every time die word 'missionary ' comes up in the Council, I am reminded of our Glenmary Fathers at Dahlonega. The Jesuits, of course, are represented by some of their giants, Cardinal Bea, Fathers John Courtney Murray, Gustav Weigel, and many others. There are strong brotherly bonds among the members of these religious communities, and the mention of a Georgia collague always strikes a spark of recognition. ROOM WITH A VIEW Not quite like the Top of the Mart or Stone Mountain, but the view from my quarters is superb. The room is small, but there's a 15x15 balcony made to order for thess grand fall days in Rome, Before Mass, I looked out today, — sunlight pushing aside a persistent mist; a shrine to Mary on the penthouse of the apartment across the street; a tenor singing something from Rigoletto, and a feminine voice telling him in exquisite Italian to shut up; all the early morning sounds of a city waking up. Then, tonight, from the same balcony, the sight of the hills erf Rome in the distance, - three church towers, the gay air of expec tancy as the Romans prepare dinner at hone or get ready for an evening out. And that same sun that vanquished the morning mist now conquered by the darkness rolling in from the Medi terranean. It’s a tempestuous city, as old as its own hills, and as new as the jets that swoop into the airport. A city without traf fic lights, without any semblance of order or plan, and without an equal. But Via Conclllazlone will never be Peachtree. ARCHBBHOP OF ATLANTA K. Of C. Reelects Luke Hart NEW YORK (NC)—LukeE.Har; of St. Louis was unanimously reelected supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus at die quarterly meeting of die K. of C. national board of directors. Hart has headed the fraternal benefit society of Catholic men since 1953. The Knights of Columbus board also unanimously adopt ed a resolution deploring "the action of the government of the United States and the Governor of California in extending the honor of an official reception to dictator Tito.” Leroy’s Auto Service Thee Up - Front End Alignment Automatic Transmission 4011 P*xree RtL.CE 7-L38S —■■■■■■■■ ■ ■■ ■ .i—i^i—. THE RESOLUTION said Pre sident Tito of Yugoslavia "is identified throughtout the world as the jailer of Archbishop Stepinac, the tyrant of Yugo slavia, a persecutor of religion and a prime accomplice of the butchers of Budapest, who brutally smashed the aspirat ions of the Hungarian people for freedom.” Other K. of C. national of ficials reelected for one-year terms during the meeting were; John W. McDevitt of Boston, deputy supreme knight; Jo seph F. Lamb of New York city, supreme secretary; Francis J. Heazel of Ashe ville, N. C.,,-supreme trea surer; Harold J. Lamboley of Monroe, Wis., supreme advo cate; Dr. Gerald J. Lunz of Hamilton, Ont., supreme phy sician; Bishop Charles P. Greco of Alexandria, La., supreme chaplain; and D. Frank Sullivan of North Haven, Conn., assist ant supreme secretary. NEWLY ELECTED to the of fice of supreme warden was Ed ward J. Bell of Stayton, Ore. The K. of C. directors voted an appropriation of $3,000 for the Catholic "Radio Hour" in the United States and $1,50C for Its Canadian counterpart. C & S REALTY COMPANY "Specialists in Commercial and Industrial Real Estate" Suite 200 Henry Grady Bldg. Atlanta 3 Ga. Warehouses, Stores, Mfg. • Plants, Acreage, onopping Center Dev,, Industrial Dev., Subdivision Dev., Insurance 524-2052 MIKE & STEVE SERTICH India: Asking SI. Anthony’s Help A letter from the Bishop of Trichur in southern India reads is follows: THIRUVENITAM is a poor mission not yet devel* oped into a parish. Only Sunday Mass is said and it is in a very poor shed. To keep the place going the people need outside financial help. Just when they needed a larger place, they lost even what they already had. The raina caused cracks and clefts in the walls of the shed. Now the people are afraid to enter the chapel. Won’t St. An thony. the Wonder Worker, procure the St.000 these poor people need for a chapel?" . . . The Papal Inter- nuncio adds his appeal to that of the Bishop. Did St. Anthony help you sometime in finding some thing? Maybe you would like to return a favor. The mission at THIRUVENITAM is called St. Anthony’s Mission. 78# Holy Fstbtr’i Mission Aid for the Oriental Church THE PRIEST St. Gregory of Nyssa once said: "The power of the words of Consecration make a priest awesome and venerable, separating him from the general run of men by a special elevation. Yes terday he was still one of them. Now he has suddenly become their shepherd and doctor in charge of sacred functions. He still looks the same but he is forever inwardly transformed b\ an invisible power and grace” . . . Our 15.000 priests in the Near and Middle East, vested with this wonderful power, need your MASS STIPENDS to meet their daily physical needs. Remember your dear departed loved ones, especially during the month of NOVEMBER. THAT WONDERFUL YEAR 1925 was a special year in the history of the Church. Pope Plus XI, at the suggestion of the Bishops of Mexico, Instituted the reast of Christ the King. That same year he canonized St. Therese, the Little Flower who taught us the "little way” to serve the King. LITTLE WAYS TO SERVE THE KING □ HELP A YOUNG GIRL become a Sister. $3 a week for two years will see Sr. Waltrude or Sr. Sigismund through her training. □ EDUCATE A SEMINARIAN like Elias Aziz or Adel Zaki. His expenses are $2 a week <$100 a year) for six years. □ FEED A PALESTINE REFUGEE FAMILY for a month. A FOOD PACKAGE: $10. □ EDUCATE A PALESTINE REFUGEE CHILD. Cost: $25 a term. □ GIVE A WARM BLANKET to a Bedouin. Cost: $2. □ FURNISH A CHAPEL with a needed item. Cost: $5 to $50. □ BUILD A SCHOOL OR CHAPEL Cost $2,000 to $6,000. □ ENROLL IN OUR ASSOCIATION. $1 a year for single person. $5 for a family. PERPETUAL MEMBERSHIP: single person: $20; family; $100. KINDLY REMEMBER THE CATHOLIC NEAR EAST ASSO CIATION IN YOUR WILL. REMEMBER THE HOLY SOULS IN NOVEMBER. STRINGLESS GIFTS ENABLE US TO HELP W’HERE NEED IS GREATEST. Dear Monsignor: Enclosed please And Name Street ..for. City Zone State dtffkavEast (nissioosjMi FRANCIS CARDINAL SPILLMAN, Presided lisfr. T. «yea.Net*l S#t> SmMI Ml ft CATHOLIC NIA* «AST WIIPARI ASSOCIATE ISO Lexington Ave. of 44th St. New York 17, N. Y,