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6 GEORGIA BULLETIN, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1967 What’s Being Done To Implement Council Decrees? WASHINGTON (NC)--A number of ques tions have been asked chancellors of U.S. dioceses on what has been and is being done to implement the decrees of the Se cond Vatican Council. Replies to this sur vey came from 78 dioceses, covering the first 10 to 12 months following the council. The second question asked: "Have you had, or are you having, a “little council’? Or a diocesan synod?" Nearly 50 answered this question with "no" or its equivalent—not yet contem plated, not in the immediate future, a sy nod was recently held, etc. Some, however, had little councils, such as these: —The main project begun in the dio- cese...is a “little council’ being held in preparation for a diocesan synod. The or ganization is as follows: Meetings were held on a deanery level to prepare two lay people from each parish to conduct sessions in their parishes. Three sessions will be held in each parish conducted by the laity, for the laity, to study the role of the laity in the apostolate. A fourth session will be held in each parish in which all the laity will be invited to offer suggestions to the bishop for diocesan policy and legislation on this topic.... The clergy and Religious are holding separate meetings to offer their suggestions to the bishop concerning the role of the laity in the apostolate. —We plan to have a little council. The agenda is being formulated...The Sisters are having a congress in the near future; one for the.priests is in the formation stage. Other comments were these: —We have no plans for a little council but will have meetings of this description in preparation for a future diocesan sy nod. —It is likely the priests’ senate will undertake a study of material that should be dealt with in a synod. -Until the last motu proprio of the Holy Father, it has not seemed possible to plan intelligently for a synod. The Tittle coun cil’ would appear to be more a means of expressing enthusiasm than of getting any thing done. —A synod is in preparation. Voting lists have been sent out and returned with pas tors given a choice of eight names to submit and assistants having a choice of six. Re commendations were sought on various ways to solve pastoral problems and these re commendations are being tabulated. —Diocesan assembly to be held modeled on Second Vatican Council. Twelve prepara tory commissions which will prepare three or four page working papers to incorporate policy statements, programs and/or pro jects. The third question asked: "Has a dioce san or archdiocesan senate been arranged for, or an existing one remodeled, as a re sult of the council? Who compose the se nate?” Fourteen replied with a "no" to the ques tion; all the other replies, however, indi cated that one had been or was being es tablished. In some of the smaller dio ceses, it was noted that the consultors had been enlarged, through election of ad ditional member's, and this served the pur pose of a priests’ senate. Composition of some senates or clergy councils was: —Eight elected priests, each represent ing a separate age group; two priests cho sen by the bishop, and two priests ex of ficio, the vicar general and chancellor. —Thirty priests elected, 10 appointed. Results of recent election: pastors, 18; assistant pastors, 9; seminary profes sor, 3; appointments; 6 diocesan priests; 4, Religious. —Twenty elected priests, divided rough ly according to number of priests both Religious and diocesan in each deanery, plus four deans as ex officio non-voting members. —Composed of 21 priests, 15 elected and 6 appointed. —We have expanded our board of con sultors to take in some of the younger pastors. This board is serving as our coun- —Diocesan clergy elected eight of their number—four on an area basis and four on the basis of years after ordination. The Religious priests elected four of their number to serve* in this senate. Almost 90% of the priests particpated in the elec tion. —Six pastors, six assistants, one repre sentative from each religious order. The fourth question asked: "Have dio cesan commissions been formed? Are they permanent? In what fields have they been formed? Who compose them?” A variety of commissions are mention ed in the replies, although it is remarked in several instances that many had been in existence for several years. Practically all are permanent; a few have only priest members but the great majority have re presentation of priests, Religious; and laity. A listing of the commissions mention ed, and the number of dioceses which have them are: Liturgical, 51; ecumenism, 45; music, 27; art, 11. Other commissions mention ed, though in fewer numbers, included hu man relations, communications, com munity relations, personnel, race problems, implementation of the council, parish struc ture and activity, parochial institute or coun cil, diocesan organizations, and instruction of clergy in documents of Vatican II. The fifth question asked: 1 "Has it been arranged for priests to elect the priests who are to compose various diocesan bo dies, such as the senate? The diocesan consultors? The commissions?" In general, members of priests’ sena tes were elected, and consultors and com mission members appointed by the Ordi nary. The score from the replies indicat ed 32 yes for election of priests’ senates; 3, no; and 1, some appointed. In regard to consultors, 20 said they were appointed; 4, elected, and in 10 dio ceses some consultors were elected or the priests were asked for recommenda tions. Fifteen said commission members were appointed; 2, elected; 3, some elected, and cil of priests. 7, appointed after recommendations were given by priests. A few of the comments were: —Priests have always voted for diocesan consultors. • —Elect 5 of 12 consultors. —The Ordinary, using synod voting lists as guideline, has named various commis sions. —On the senate, seven elected, plus five deans appointed by Ordinary. —Priests elect half of consultors, —Chairman of commissions appointed by Ordinary and they suggest names of other members. —Half the consultors are elected, half appointed. —New consultors elected by priests. The sixth question asked: “Are priests, Religious and laity brought together more than before in diocesan or archdiocesan programs and organizations?" Fifty-one of the replies said yes, two said no, and one said no except in the Con fraternity of Christian Doctrine. Some of the specific comments were: —Always close cooperation, so no signi ficant change apparent. —Bishop now insists that before approv ing any substantial program on the parish level, the parish advisory board be consul ted. Interparochial problems are now re solved in many instances after consultation with ad hoc committees of laity and clergy. —Two seminaries opened to laity for night classes in 28 different courses in arch diocesan adult catechetical program. Want people to realize seminary is heart of reli gious education; want people from various parishes to get to know one another to bring about diocesan family spirit. BOOM 11111111M11III HUH! MMIITTTT THE HAPPIEST DANCING IN TOWN!’ igQlaHiliaiaiAilllSM RALPH MAYS°*h«UPTOWN STRUTTERS XTl LIU Illlllltllllllllllllllllir Polish Bishop Gets Key Post In Synod FRIDAY (m W SPECIAL w lunch Broiled Florida Spanish Mackerel^.. With Tartar Sauce -..VATICAN erTY (RNS) — A Polish-ibishop..wha has Jived largely in Rome Since World War II has been appointed to a key post in the Synod of Bishops, He is Bishop Ladislaus Ru bin, a former Russian prisoner of war who came to Rome to ■ study canon law in 1949 and be came rector of the Pontifical Polish College in Rome in 1959. He has now been appointed sec retary general of the Synod which Pope Paul VI established to help him in governing the Church. In 1964, he was appointed a titular bishop and auxiliary to Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski, Primate of Poland. Since then he has acted as CardinalWys- zynski’s representative among Pqjish-^peaking ^Cathqlics out side Poland. UiuT fiMTiviunT Last year, during ceremon ies making the millennium of Christianity in Poland, a period when Cardinal Wyszynski was denied an exit permit by Com munist authorities, Bishop Ru bin traveled widely in the U. S. and elsewhere as the cardinal's representative. Bishop Rubin was born in 1917 in Toki, eastern Poland. In 1941, while he was a theological student, he was taken prisoner by the Russians and sent to Si beria. Several years later, he made his way to Beirut, Leban on, where he was ordained on June 20, 1946. In 1964, he became the rector of the ancient . church and residence of St. Stanislaus Rostka which serves Poii^^affio^ics' ln^dme^’' The Synod of Bishops will begin its first session here on Sept. 29 and will probably con tinue at least until Oct. 24. Bishop Rubin, who will serve as its secretary general, is a master of eight languages and has traveled widely vi siting Po lish communities, outside Po land. During his visit to the U.S. last year, he spoke frequently of the Church’s struggle with the government in Poland, describ ing it as a "struggle for the dig nity of the human person and his rights." Nebraska Kills Abortion Bill LINCOLN, Neb. (NC)—Ne braska's State Senate turned an abrupt about-face and killed a bill which would have liberaliz ed the state's abortion law. The bill would have permit ted abortion when a pregnancy was judged by three physicians to endanger the physical health of a mother or when pregnan cy resulted from rape or in cest. More lenient measures, such as one concerning the mother's mental health, were killed in committee. 444 89* DAVIS supper Sea Food Platter Fascinating ONION DOME IMPORTS. ^2267 Peachtree Rd. 355-8028 Holy Cross Brothers TEACHING • SOYS’ HOMES MISSIONS • TRADES For Information, write: BROTHER DONALD, C.S.C. 4950 N. DAUPHINE ST. NEW ORLEANS, LA. 70117 CALENDAR 2 - The Service League of College Park will hold its annual Benefit Bridge and Fashion show in Most Blessed Sacra ment Parish Cafetorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2. The function will benefit the several community projects which the league has supported for 22 years. Lalon's Women's Apparel Shop will present the fashion show. In formation, telephone Mrs. Rex Moon 767-6386. 2 - A Day of Recollection for women will be held at the Monastery of the Visitation, 1820 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E. on Monday, March 2, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Day includes Mass, brunch and dialogue. Father Philip J. McArdle will conduct service. For reservations call Mrs, Judy Gesbocker, 457-0210. 3 - Our Lady's Association for Exceptional Children will meet at Immaculate Conception School on Friday, March 3 at 8 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dr. Nicholas Castri- cone, associate professor of Special Education, Georgia State College, who will discuss “Ways parents can help exceptional children." 4 - St. Joseph's Parish, Marietta, will hold its Art-Fas hion Show-Card Party on Saturday, March 4. Arts and crafts exhibit at 7 p.m., fashion show a 8 p.m., follow ed by cards. Sponsored by St. Joseph's Home and School Association. For tickets call, Mrs. Katie Vance, 428- 0059. 4 - Sts. Peter and Paul Basketball Awards supper Will be held Saturday, March 4 in the church cafetorium. Reserva tions—telephone Art Ceconi at 284-2978 or Coach Bob Gonyer, 241-2354. 5 - The Catholic Hour on Radio will present Mrs. Rosemary Haughton, noted English writer, lecturer and theologian, who will discuss her book's theme: "the modem Chris tian's quest for a fully hum an maturity," on Sunday, March 5, at 6:35 a.m. - 7 a.m., station WSB-radio-750. 5 - The Altar and Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church will meet Sunday, March 5, at 9 a.m. Mass., followed by regular monthly meeting in the Assembly room. Gilbert Withers is guest speaker. Coffee and doughnuts will be served. All ladies of the parish are invited. 5 - What has been the teaching of the Holy Father and the Council fathers with regard to racial equality? Has the situation in the United States measured up to these stan dards? These are some of the question? that will be dis cussed by Father Clement J. McNaspy, S.J., associate editor of America, on the Sacred Heart program, Sunday, March 5, at 7:30 a.m„ station WAGA-TV, chennel 5. For a free copy of this talk, write to the program at 3900 West minster Place, St. Louis, Mo. 63108. Ask for script no. 740. 7 - The Women’s Council of Holy Cross parish will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 8 p.m., at St. Pius Tenth High School cafeteria (following the evening Mass). All ladies of the parish are invited. 10 -A retreat for women will be held at Ignatius House, 6700 Riverside Dr., from Friday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. to Sunday evening, March 12. Father John L. Hein S.J. will be retreat master., For reservations call Ignatius House, 255-0503. oii.jovw mu 'll .■/'j.w a OSgEJs -12 ^GiW'Sfc6uf'Trtdiis i %F3V 1 I5a ant!l'-759-wilTpat i tTdlpate iff ah? evening Mass followed by a Birthday Party honoring 55* years of Girl Scouting in America on Sunday, March 12 at 6 p.m. in St. Anthony's Cliurch, Gordon and Ashby streets. For any information please call Mrs. William Rose 344-6999. ’ 14 - A Day of Recollection will be held at the Convent of the Sisters of the Visitation, 1820 Ponce de Leon Ave., N.E., on Tuesday, March 14, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Father Jerome Laughlin, O.F.M. will conduct this service. For reservations call, Mrs. Roy A. Pert 373-8865. 14 - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at St. Michael's Church, Gainesville on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. Mass. 16 - The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred at St. Anthony’s Church, on Thursday, March 16, at 8 p.m. Mass. 17 - "A Sport’s Banquet" will be held on Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m., at St. John's School cafeteria. The banquet is to honor students who participated in the sports activities of the school. Donation $1.25 adults, children 75£. 18 - Entrance examinations for Marist School for boys, gra des 7, 8, and 9, will be given on Saturday, March 18, from 8;30 a.m.-12 noon, at Marist School, 3790 Ash- ford-Dunwoody Road, N.W. For further information call, 457-7201. 18 -Most Blessed Sacrament Council of Women will hold their annual St. Joseph Day Mass and dinner in the cafetorium Saturday, March 18. Mass will be at 7:30 followed by din ner. For further information telephone, Mrs. Charles Clayton, 344-6572. 18 -The annual St. Patrick's Day dance at Sts. Peter and Paul will be held 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18. For reservations call Art Krauss at 284-2978 or Bill McHugh at 284-0500. Stnimf A IJ..M lim .'tit $ PRINTING co^fP4^y 1M FORMS! ROAD. N. L ATLANTA, GEORGIA • MINTING • LITHOGRAPHING • TRInity 5-47X7 CALL OR COME BY! Kelly Girl Division of Kelly Services, Inc. 34 Peachtree N.W. 3330 Peachtree N.W, 524-5667 233-4484 Interested in temporary employment? We are the nations largest supplier of temporary office girls. Work when you want, where you want! An equal opportunity employer V POPE PAUL VI playfully throws corner of his cape over a boy on the steps of the Church of San Filippo in Rome. 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