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PAGE 8 GEORGIA BULLETIN THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 1964 ‘SIGN LANGUAGE’ n'- * ' Sacred Art Plays Major Role In Liturgical Life CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 is to affect human beings, men rather than angels, men as sembled by God as a commu nity of worshipers. Therefore, the council devoted two sub stantial chapters of its consti tution to the arts of the Church, to architecture, the graphic and plastic arts, and above all church music. These are treat ed as a kind of “signlanguage", which expresses outwardly and in different ways the same faith and devotion which the words and actions of public worship manifest. THE KEY TO this notion is found in a single sentence of the constitution: “In the liturgy the sanctification of man is sign!- Oifianioa MOTOR HOTEL • FREE PARKING • TV ft AIR CONDITIONING • FAMOUS MIAMI BUFFET • ICE ft BEVERAGE STATIONS • COFFEE MAKER. EACH ROOM Hmrry Donohue, Manager American Express Credit Cards Accepted LUCKIE AT CONE ST. A Good Addra•• In Atlanta fied by signs perceptible to the senses...*' And so the council laid down a general principle for art in the building, renovating, adorn ing, and furnishing of places of worship: ‘The Church has not adopted any particular style of art as her very own...The art of our own days, coming from every race and region, shall also be given free scope in the Church...** DURING the‘debate on this question at the council’s 1962 session, some bishops felt that the whole treatment of sacred art could be stated in a few sentences such as these, to en courage rather than inhibit the No Catholic Viet Party SAIGON, Vietnam (NC)—The Bishops of South Vietnam have said no to “Catholics who de sire some ecclesiastics to or ganize or support a Catholic political party.” In a report on their annual meeting, held here Jan. 20 to 22, the Bishops said: "The Church is above and outside purely political con tests...It never forbids or urges anyone to join or set up poll— tica 1 parties as long as moral or religious issues are not at stake.*’ At the same time, the Bishops urged Catholics to be very active as citzens in every field—cultural, social, politi cal and military. FRESH SEAFOOD Tti&ent t&€ idif BUD AND TOM'S SEA FOOD 5441 PEACHTREE ROAD TELEPHONE 457-9890 CHAMBLEE, GA. artist of today. The important point in Chap ter VII of the constitution is freedom for sacred art—limit ed only by the truths ojf faijh and' the concrete needs'of wor ship. In recent centuries, cer tainly in recent decades, the # temporary art. Of course re ligious art of past times must not be destroyed or renounced, but the present need is to wel come the “art of our own days*’ into the service of religion, “to contribute its own voice of praise*’ in Christian worship, MOST ARTISTS and archi tects will welcome the new norms laid down, in broad terms, by the council: • To strive for “beautyrath- er than mere sumptuous dis play’’ in art, vestments, and or naments—a blow for simplicity in place of costly and gaudy showiness; • To cut down the excessive multiplication of images in churches, which leads to “con fusion among the Christian peo ple”; • To build churches that are “suitable for the celebration of liturgical services and for the active participation of the faith ful.’’ THIS LAST rule, perhaps the most practical in Chapter VIIof the document, is something new in Church legislation. It cor responds to the efforts of the best architects in recentyears, who see a church building as a sacred room where the people of God assemble, with the priest at their head, to celebrate the Holy Eucharist. Why does the constitution make no reference to specific matters like altars erected so that the priest faces the people during Mass? One reasonisob vious, Mass facing the people and architecture. But the coun cil's concern with them is di rected toward the faith and holiness of the worshipers. POPE DECREES REMEMBER... ALERT CATHOLICS READ THEIR CATHOLIC PRESS Magazines m Newspapers * Bibles ■ Books ■ Pamphlets , 4 i MEMBER* CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION OTHERS MISSING Terrorists Murder Missioners LEOPOLDVILLE, The Congo (NC)—Three Belgian mission ary priests, all Oblatesof Mary Immaculate, were killed (Jan. 23) at Kilembe mission in Swi- lu province, where communist- led bands of terrorists are at tacking mission stations. Mission authorities here said the situation is growing worse in Swilu and expressed fears that there may have been more AROU Knights of Columbus of Metropolitan Atlanta^ 1/ Seventh Annual Charity Mardi Gras Ball Proceeds to "Our Lady of Perpetual Help' Cancer Home, Atlanta, Ga. Friday Evening February 7th, 1964 9:00 p m Atlanta Biltmore Hotel Donation $10.00 Per Couple Prizes for Masquerade I HO W TO GET YOUR TICKETS! Tickets may be obtained through any member of the Knights of Columbus in Atlanta, Decatur, Ben Hill or Marietta! It is sug gested that you get your tickets soon - because it is unlikely that they will still be available the night of the Ball. Ticket sales chairmen and their phone numbers are as follows; Atlanta Council 660, B. Franklin Clark (636-4038) and John M. Lengyel (938-1560); Decatur Council, Carl W. Rappold (377-4443) and Shirley L. Vick, Jr. (636-3857); Marietta Council, William M. McMullin (435-4519) and William S, Purdy (428-7955); Ben Hill Council, John A. Thomson (344-5421) and Edward C. Pauli (761-5197). SPECIAL COSTUME AWARDS! LOTS OF FUN! murders of missionaries. Lat est reports say the people of the districts of Gungu — native town of the pro-Red Congolese politician Antoine Gizenga — and Idiofa are in open rebel lion against the provincial gov ernment. TWO PROTESTANT mis sions in the area — at Mukedi and Kand ale — which are staf fed by Americans and Cana dians have been burned. Two Protestant missioners, whose names are not known here, Ad Agreement For 3 Faiths NEW YORK (NC) —Three lead ing publications of the major faiths in this country have reached an agreement to pro mote joint advertising sales. The publications are: Ameri ca, a national Catholic week ly review; Christian Century, a Protestant publication; and Commentary, sponsored by the American Jewish Committee. They have formed an ad vertising sales organization called the Opinion Magazine Group, with offices at 370 Seventh Ave. here. It will make it possible for national advertisers to buy space in the three magazines with one order, a spokesman said. have been killed. Idiofa, the See city of the diocese of that name, is re portedly surrounded by com munist-led guerrillas. The United Nations and the Belgian embassy are sending planes to the area to evacuate European women and children from the city. THE CONGOLESE govern ment declared a state of emer gency in Swilu on Jan. 21 and has sent troops into the pro vince. The three priests who were murdered and whose bodies were mutilated are Father Ger ard Defever, O.M.I., 43, su perior of the Kilembe mission; Father Nicholas Hardy, O.M.I.,' 45, a teacher at the Kilembe mission school, and Father Pierre Laebens, O.M.I., 44, chief mechanic of the Idiofa mission, who was in bed recu perating from an accident suf fered near the Kilembe mis sion. Three other priests of the mission — Father Lode Seb- rechts, O.M.L, a Belgian; Fath er Van den Berghe, O.M.L, a Dutchman, and Father Paul Ma- crea, O.M.I., a Congolese — have disappeared. The first two were away from the mission at the time of the attack. CAUTION BOTH SIDES Panama Bishops Ask Moderation CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Marcos G. McGrath of Panama city, Bishop Clavel said that Panamanians love freedom and will not accept a dictatorship of either the left or right. He quoted the message sent by Pope Paul VI during his pilgrimage to the Holy Land to United Nations General Secretary U Thant and said the people of Panama are in complete harmony with it. The Pope’s message said: "FROM THIS holy city of Jerusalem we invite all men of good will to open wide their hearts to the message of justice and charity which Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, brought to us in these very places. “To all authorities who have responsibility of the world’s peoples we renew the pressing appeal to do everything possille to obtain peace in truth, in justice, in freedom and in bro therly love. “WE CORDIALLY bless such efforts and during our touching visit to the blessed land of Palestine our fervent prayers are raised to the Almighty in order that a great light may illumine their spirits and a generosity may fill their hearts as they share in the quest for world peace.” Bishop Clavel said that Pan ama’s people also hope for nat ional justice. He spoke of the country’s social problems and said that abandoned homes, workers and management, farmers and Indians cry for justice. He urged that govern ment funds be used to secure just elections and that capable men be elected on their merits and not for money. He called for a fight on poverty, vice and corruption. But he noted that justice alone is not enough and that charity is also necessary. Liturgy Rules Changes Set February 16 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 •'Diocesan commissions for promoting the liturgical move ment must be established, in line with Article 45. Andevery diocese should set up commis sions for sacredmusic and sac red art if at all possible (Ar ticle 46). • As of Feb. 16, the sermon during Masses on Sundays and holydays becomes obligatory (Article35). 0 The faculty of administer ing Confirmation during the celebration of Mass goes into effect Feb. 16 (Article 71). • The sacrament of Mar riage must normally be cele brated within the Mass, after the reading of the Gospel and the homily (Article 78). If Mat rimony is celebrated apart from Mass, it is required that at the beginning of the ceremony, after a brief exhortation, that the Epistle and Gospel of the Nup tial Mass be read and that the ritua 1 blessing be given to the spouses. • Priests in reciting the Di vine Office privately may omit the hour of Prime, and select from among the three minor hours of Terce, Sext and None the one which best fits the time of day (Article 89). • Diocesan bishops may, in special cases and for well-con- SUBSCRIBE TO THE GEORGIA BULLETIN sidered reasons, dispense from the obligation to recite the Of fice, either in whole or in part, or permit substitution for it of other prayer. (Article 97). • Where permission is granted for the recitation of the Divine Office in the vernacular in non clerical religious com munities, the translation to be used must be submitted for the approval of the Holy See (Ar ticle 101). • The “Territorial” bodies of bishops entrusted to some ex tent with regulation of the lit urgy within their areas must be the legitimately constituted na tional episcopal, conferences. • Every other innovation in the liturgical field depends ex clusively on the Holy See and, according to the norm of the law, on the bishops. INDIA NEEDS A NOVITIATE The Sisters of Charity in Trichur diocese in southern India have been in existence only since 1954. They work among the villagers in the poorest of quarters, helping all in need. They them? selves are so poor they haven’t been able to build even a novitiate as prescribed by the Holy See. The CJ I £ Sisters collected a sum of money 1 and started to build but had to stop for lack of money. They need $2500. Will you help them? Needless to say the Bishop and Apostolic Nuncio of India warmly recommend our Tb, Holy Ftibtr’s Mission Aid th «f zealous and . .l n . in. a sacrificing Sisters. Your little or 10,'b.Orwa.lCb.Hb llr „ don „ |on wl| , mMn M much . Please send it now. God bless you. LIGHTING UP THE SKY Pope Paul’s visit to the Holy Land “lighted up the sky’’ to use the popular phrase of theatrical folks. Meaning of course an outstanding performance. The world applauded and mar velled and felt some renewed strength. For the thousands of priests. Sisters and Brothers, aided by us in these lands, there was the added joy of having their work recognized in a special way. You can continue to help them by: 1. Sending MASS STIPENDS. Most helpful. 2. Giving' v STRlNGLESS GIFTS. For emergency needs. 3. By joining our Association. The cost is: $1 a year for single persons; $5 for a family. LENT. It will soon be here. When we think of the fastinp and inconvenience, we should give a thought to the other half ol the action—namely, giving what we save to the needy ... On these cold Winter mornings when even getting up is a penance think of the PALESTINE REFUGEES. Your gift of a $10 FOOD PACKAGE will help a family for a month. COME AND JOIN US Our MISSION CLUBS need members and no experience Ii needed. A $1 a month and a prayer will do wonders for the mis sionaries in the Near and Middle East. □ DAMIEN LEPER CLUB Cares for lepers. G ORPHAN’S BREAD Aids orphans. □ PALACE OF GOLD Provides for the aged folks. □ MONICA GUILD Supplies items for mission chapels. □ THE BASILIANS Supports mission schools, NEEDED: VOCATIONS A vocation-experts’ conference in Rome revealed that 130,00< more priests are needed. One way to help this problem is ti adopt a seminarian like MARCELLO DAVITTI who wishes t< devote his life to the priesthood but lacks the finances for hii education. The coat is $100 a year for six years. You can hell a Sister-to-be like SISTER GERION towards her training* bj paying the cost of the training: $150 a year for two years. Yoi may pay in installments. Dear Monsignor Ryan: Enclosed please find for. Name Street ©tv Bone.... Bute, *l12ear Fast COissionsj^i HANDS CARDINAL SPIUMAN, Preside*! Msfr- T * *?•. $mV %ta4 flM mmimImHhi tat CATHOUC NIAt 1 AH WILFAM ASSOCIATION 4*0Uxlngton Av^oMAthSt. N«wYoik IT;N. V