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4 PAGE 6—The Georgia Bulletin, October 11,1979 Inside TV News BY JOHN P. ZARRELLA Last week was extremely significant for Catholics around America. For the first time in more than 14 years, the spiritual leader of the world’s 700 million Catholics set foot on our soil. It was a time for reaffirmation; a time to grab the traditional teachings and beliefs of the Church and hold them up saying, “Yes, we will stand by them!” From his speech before the United Nations to his Mass in the cornfield, every stop along Pope John Paul’s journey for understanding held marvelous once in a lifetime moments. And, you never had to miss one of his smiles, his sermons, or his sometimes quizical expressions. Why? Because television and more specifically, television news captured it all. The three networks had the Papal visit covered front to back. There was live coverage of his arrival in foggy Boston, his speech at the U.N., Mass at Battery Park, his stop in Washington and meeting with the President. The nightly newscasts carried all the highlights of his day’s activities, and there were special reports every night of the week. If you can mark the importance of an event by the amount of media attention it attracts, this Pope’s sojourn to America will go down as one of the most historic moments in our time. But, if not for television news coverage, just how memorable would his visit have been for you? You might have read about it in the newspaper or listened to a portion of one of his sermons on the radio but, you never would have seen him kiss the ground as he stepped off his plane, or bless the people on the White House lawn, or take a child in his arms. We all would have missed something of this man’s charm and holiness had it not been for the wonder of television. If you take a close look at Pope John Paul’s week in America and how it was covered, you will get a good idea of the power of electronic journalism. Hundreds of thousands of people saw John Paul in person, waving as he passed through the streets of Harlem, or celebrating Mass in Yankee Stadium. Millions more people saw him and heard him on television. Millions of people, who might otherwise never have seen that burly frame draped in Papal white and his thin matching hair blowing in the crisp Chicago breeze, had this gracious man in their living rooms. He was there among all of them - Catholics, Protestants, and Jews -- as they ate dinner, before they went to bed, and at the breakfast table. No matter how subtle it may have been, the imprint of his face, his message is left upon one’s mind. The Pope’s visit would certainly not have been less important if television were not around but, would it have had the impact? Probably not. On the day of his arrival, our newsroom was a buzz of activity, everyone waiting anxiously. The Pope would be the lead in our 6 p.m. news. Anchorman John Pruitt said he would feel more comfortable if I wrote the copy being a Catholic and understanding better the full importance of the visit. But, it wasn’t until I actually saw him and heard him and then had some time to reflect upon his week in America, that I finally understood his mission. This Pope had bridged a gap. American Catholicism and European Catholicism seemed very far apart. But, not any more. Pope John Paul proved that he knows how to use television to its fullest advantage. Sometimes I wonder how much of an impact Christ would have made on the world if television were around to cover His triumphant entry into Jerusalem and his feeding of the multitude? But that, my friends, is another story. AWAITING OPENING ~ The parishioners of All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody are anxiously awaiting the opening of their new church and parish center which will take place mid-fall. Situated among beautiful pine and hardwood trees at 2443 Mt. Vernon Road, the church graces the third knoll of the Vernon Ridge Indian Trail. The above picture shows the church and center approximately 88 percent completed. Under the guidance of their pastor, Father Joseph Beltran, parishioners are enthusiastically planning special Dedication Weekend activities to herald the opening. Media Aids Marriage Encounter Tom and Kathy Foos of Roswell are the Georgia representatives for the Media Apostolate of Worldwide Marriage Encounter. They have joined with several other couples in the Atlanta area and with couples throughout the United States in a plan to influence the electronic media to portray positive family values. Their initial effort centers on a series of radio and television public service messages, which have been appearing in the Georgia area over the past several months. These “spots” have been co-produced with Los Angeles’ Franciscan Communications Center, the originators of “love Spots”, a series of public service announcements Provincial For Notre Dame Sisters St. Thomas More School Will Host ‘Olympic Day’ The Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur of the Maryland Province announce the election of a new Provincial Government Group for a term of three years with Sister Joan Gormley as official representative of the Province. Her associates in the new government group are Sister Agnes McBryan and S i ster Agnes Rose McNally. Sister Joan Gormley has recently returned from a year of study in the Holy Land. Prior to that she was Associate Professor of Theology at Trinity College. Sister Agnes McBryan has served the Maryland Province for three years as Director of Personnel. Prior to that her service was in schools in the Dioceses of Baltimore, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Richmond and Washington, D.C. Sister Agnes Rose McNally leaves Avon, New York, where she has been Assistant Professor in Special Education at the State University of College of Arts and Science, Geneseo, New York. Before going to Geneseo, she taught at Kennedy Institute in Washington, D.C. The Maryland Province extends from New York to Florida and is one of six American Provinces with a Rome-based generalate. Locally, the Sisters administer and staff Saint Thomas More Parish School in Decatur and serve on the faculty of Pius X High School. The St. Thomas More School is planning an Olympic Day to be held at the end of the school year. Each homeroom has chosen a country to represent on Olympic Day. During the school year, each homeroom will study all aspects of its chosen country. This not only adds an incentive to learning, but by giving all students specific jobs in the Olympic program, they are further encouraged to participate. All related functions to make Olympic Day a success, such as announcers, timers, scorers, judges, writers, and photographers, will be performed by students by the various homeroom “countries.” This idea is being encouraged both by the Federal Government and the Coca-Cola Company. The coordination of this athletic/academic program is being handled by Ms. Susan Stokes, physical education teacher at St. Thomas More School in Decatur. STALK* FOOD* EQUIPMENT* EX PERI E\( E onn.cz A Gatzxz id FOR ALL OCCASIONS’ In Town...Out Of Town A t any location of your choice: Indoors and/or Outdoors Call For Free Estimate RONNIE SPETALNICK 255-7824 S.bunean (hue Office Hours: <4 ^hnopiaciic ✓Wi Monday Wednesday Friday 9:00 A.M. To 1:00 P.M. 2:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M 1 uesday ^Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. 1961 North Druid Hills Road, N.E. Phone No. 633-1869 Atlanta, Ga. 30319 POPE JOHN PAUL I m fecf . ntt j + Both sides of bottle shown. Actual height 6" Each handmade bottle is numbered. 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Future efforts will center on radio and television interview shows, magazines and newspapers plus periodic releases of new public service messages. The Media Apostolate and its plan to reach the American public was developed by Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the world’s largest pro-marriage organization. Over one and one-half million people throughout the world have experienced the Marriage Encounter weekend. The weekend stresses the value of good marriages and strives to improve communication in marriage and family. Couples who have been active in the movement see this approach to the media as another way to emphasize these values of successful marriage and family life. The Fooses explained, that they and Worldwide Marriage Encounter believe the media often seems to emphasize only the negative aspects of family and marriage. The Media Apostolate is a logical means to counteract the negative image that is often portrayed. 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Working with the new Franciscan priests assigned to the parish, Fathers Tony Schneider and Alvin Matthews, the committee has decided to make the “Romans 8” program prepared by Intermedia Foundation of Santa Monica, California the basis of its evangelization effort. Many parishes are familiar with an earlier program from the Intermedia Foundation, “Genesis II.” It has been used by many adult groups for spiritual and human development. “Romans 8” has been designed as a first step towards parish renewal - it is a program of evangelization for those within the church. The Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education has facilitated a number of parishes in purchasing the “Romans 8” as a cooperative venture. Contact Rev. James Kelly, Director of the Office of Religious Education for information on how your parish can have use of the program (881-6131). The group of priests who developed “Romans 8” say: “It is an entirely different kind of parish mission to help further the process of entry and re-entry into the parish community. Most of all, “Romans 8” is a program which ignites a new spirit, closeness and purpose among parishioners.” “Romans 8” explores each person’s unique relationship to God, to Jesus and to the Church. The life of St. Paul is studied as the model of the conversion process. His struggles are made relevant to the life and times of the participants. The program helps the participants find the significance they are searching for, helping them to answer the question: What meaning does God’s Word have for me, as I am, as I want to be? The Evangelization Committee at Immaculate Conception is opening up the opportunity to participate in the “Romans 8” program, as it is presented for the first time in the Archdiosese, to non-parishioners. The committee welcomes participants from other parishes, especially members of Evangelization Committees. “Romans 8” will be presented in Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, October 28 - November 3, from 7:30 to 9:00 P.M. The facilitator will be Father Edward Danneker, Pastor of St. Anna’s, Monroe. Call Father Tony Schneider for registration - 521-1866. ‘Queen Of Peace’ Theme Of Annual Rosary Rally “Our Lady, Queen of Peace,” is the theme of the Eighth Annual Archdiocesan Rosary Rally to be held on Sunday, October 21 at 3 p.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (2855 Briarcliff Road, N.E.) is the host parish this year. Archbishop Thomas A. Donnellan will be principal celebrant at the Mass which will follow the outdoor Rosary Procession. Homilist at the Mass will be Monsignor R. Donald Kiernan, Pastor of IHM, well-known for his devotion to the Blessed Mother. The Reverend Mr. Thomas Zaworski will be Master of Ceremonies. Music will be provided by the IHM Choir and students from St. Pius X High School have been invited to carry the bier on which Our Lady’s statue will be carried in procession. Legion of Mary members are assisting in the forming of the processional march. Father Thomas Gilroy, SM, and Father Thomas J. Roshetko, SM, are on the planning committee and will take part in the celebration. All priests of the Archdiocese are invited to concelebrate Mass for this joyous occasion honoring the mother of Jesus. In the spirit of Pope John Paul II, let’s gather together and be proud of our heritage! Parents are urged to make this a family affair. Joseph G. Kedzierski, from Holy Family Parish, is Chairman of this year’s Rosary Rally and can be contacted at 955-5047. 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