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THRIFTY AND WISE MOTORISTS TO TABER 3264 PEACHTREE ROAD NE ATLANTA, GA. CE 7-1591 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1964 GEORGIA BULLETIN PAGE 3 “Thank goodness» mas is overl” Christ- THE STAFFORD CO INC. DISTRIBUTORS OF CONFRATERNITY EDITION OF THE BIBLE AND THE AMERICAN EDUCATOR ENCYCLOPEDIA 101 Marietta St., N. W. JA. 2-3513 That statement, said with a sigh • of relief, signalled the end of day, December 25, 1964. The carefully wrapped pack ages are scattered, torn open, toys already in pieces, candy canes half eaten and sticky scarfs and gloves left behind by visiting relatives, and head aching from the noise — what else can you say after a day like that except "Thank good ness, it’s over!’* But in the mind of the Church, it isn’t over. Christmas is for twelve days, not just one, and climaxes with Epiphany or Twelfth-night, the feast of the wise men. During the ages of faith, these days were kept as a festive time and we in our modern era should at least know, and if possible restore, the customs which made Christians joyful. THE FOLLOWING day-by day suggestions are from a booklet by Father Francis X. Weiser, S.J., “Religious Cus toms in the Family” published in Collegeville, Minnesota. Although this season is do minated by the observance of Christmas, it also has its own feasts and customs which blend into the frame of the main celebration. Almost every day a new element of devotion and joy is added to the treasury of family traditions. Fortunate Indeed is the home that keeps these customs a- live, where parents and children know how to honor and observe Christmas for twelve days, as the Church does. DAILY DEVOTIONS A short Christmas devotion could be held on each of these twelve nights before the crib In the home. After January first, the fi gures of the Magi might be put up some distance from the crib and then moved nearer every day, to indicate their gradual approach to Bethlehem. Child ren draw great delight and in spiration from such symbolic gestures. ST. STEPHEN’S DAY On the feast of St. Stephen, the first martyr of Christi- Besf Wishes St. Mary’s Parish Insured Savings Home Financing al Main Offica 705 Broad Street Watt Romo Branch Shorter Aw. & DlvWow Look For The Friendly Foremost Dealers ... Everywhere ICE CREAM MILK anity (December 26), the story of his life and death might be told to the children in simple words, to explain the meaning of martyrdom. (See Acts, chap ters 6 and 7.) The crib could be decorated with red flowers. St. Stephen ST. STEPHEN is also a protector of horses, and on this day farmers in Ca tholic ■countries bring their hor ses to have them blessed by the priest in front of the church. This might give the parents an occasion to explain the Christian attitude of kindness to all God’s creatures. ST. JOHN’S DAY Today (December 27) parents might explain to children the life of this holy Evangelist, who stood under the Cross when Jesus died.. The Church bestows a special blessing upon wine today. It is an old sacramental in honor of the evangelist who, accord ing to legend, drank a glass of poisoned wine without suffering harm because he had blessed it before he drank. HOLY INNOCENTS December 28, the feast of the Holy Innocents of Bethle hem is a festive day for little children according to ancient tradition. In Catholic families it should be the “feast of babies.” The vance like decorating the baby crib, having a party “for the baby,” blessing the baby with the sign of the Cross; and everyone can pray to the Holy Innocents for their intercession that God may bless the baby in body and soul. ST. SYLVESTER DAY The last day of the year, the feast of St. Sylvester, is a splendid occasion for family ^observance. It is a tradition of centuries to visit our Lord in a church on the evening of December 31, to thank Him for all the graces and blessings bestowed upon the family during the past year, and of asking His con tinued protection and help. At the family devotion in the even ing “Holy God, we praise thy Name” is sung by all. In many Catholic homes it is also the custom that child- HOLYINNOCENTS babies themselves cannot con sciously celebrate it, of course; but the rest of the family can, with some appropriate obser- ren, before going to bed, thank the parents for all their love, care and goodness. In France and French Canada the father blesses all members of the family on this evening, or on New Year’s Day, with the sign of the Cross. NEW YEAR’S DAY This day, the octave of the Nativity, should actually be a "second Christmas” in the fa mily. All the radiant features and details of the Christmas celebration might be repeated. For this reason it is ad visable to keep the Christmas tree and the decorations up until after New Year’s. In fact, that should be kept until the day after Epiphany. This can easily be done if a little pot or can of water is placed around the foot of the tree to prevent it from -drying out. In France the presents are given on this day. In other sections, a part of the gifts is withheld at Christ mas and kept for a second joy ful present - giving on New Year’s Day. This custom de serves to be highly recommend ed. It provides for the children an additional experience of thrill and happiness. Also, it prevents their being over saturated with presents on Christmas Day, which us ually makes them tired and un responsive. EPIPHANY This feast is one of the great est in the Church, and really a holyday of obligation. It is only by special dispensation of the Holy See that we do not keep it as a prescribed holy- day in the United States. It commemorates the visit of the Magi at Bethlehem, when our Lord manifested Himself as Redeemer to these repre sentatives of the gentiles, using the miraculous star to call them. Thus it becomes the central feast of the Catholic missions, and parents could well explain to their children the apostolate of our missionaries in foreign lands. Epiphany is the last day of the Christmas celebration in the home. On the previous night the Magi have “arrived” at the crib, their figures being neatly arranged in front of the manger. For the last time the Christmas tree is lit and the family holds its evening de votion before the crib. Some special features of solemnity or celebration might accom pany the evening meal, a kind of “farewell to Christmas.” EPIPHANY FATHER James Harrison, new pastor of St. Michael’s Church, Gainesville, is shown with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James' L. Harrison, ;and his brother, Charles W. Harrison, at the re- Gcption recently given him at St. Pius X High School. Father Harrison was principal of St. Pius until his move to Gainesville. CORN CHIPS BIG TWIN PAK ECONOMY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY SAV F CASH & CARRY ONE DAY SERVICE ON "REQUEST" Dial 428-3770 101 FAIRGROUND Julian Harrison, Inc. AM* s*u*c . . . g„ r 1312 Turner McCall Boulevard Rome, Georgia Phone*: Office 232-6504 ANDREWS MOTOR CO. 4t 1 Second Avo. ROME, GEORGIA Chrysler & Imperial Fine Cars - Fine Service - Fine Deals Telephone 232-6567 MILK ICE CREAM HIRE! AM W. FRASIER Manabi* Drnec EV. 2-0820 Home EV. Z-SR74 1 NORTH GILMER STREET CARTERSVILLE. GEORGIA Best Wishes St. Mary’s Parish DENNIS HODGES OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 114-116 E. 1st Ave. Rome, Ga. The First National Bank 1889 75 tk 1964 CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA BEST WISHES COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. OF ROME, GA. Sel Up ‘Little Vatican Council’ ST. LOUIS (NC)-A "Utile \ atican Council” of priests Religious and laymen will be held here to map the renewal of the Church in the St. Louis archdiocese, Joseph Cardinal Ritter has announced. Patterned in objectives and organization on the ecumenical council, the assembly will seek representation and ideas from every group and individual in the archdiocese. a "Dialogue Conference.” No date has been set for It yet, but it is expected that a co ordinating board will be creat ed soon to make plans for the meeting. 2vmiu' Hrum-uuilnmr 55,000 READERS DAILY The assembly will be called