The Catholic Advance from Wichita, Kansas • Page 5

1 i PAGE FIVE fjr Friday, February 13, 1959 THE ADVANCE REGISTER ass in State 1 elevis First mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmttmnair i yumr.liy.jBMi chow, China, in 1946 and remained there as a missioner until 1952. He lived under Communist occupation for two and a half years, was under house arrest for six the King Parish in Wichita is chairman of the committee of women that is to make all necessary arrangements for obtaining the studio congregation for each of the seven BOOK REVIEWS Lenten Selections Mass by Father Robert Eilert, Chancellor of the Diocese of Salina. Blessed Mother Honored On Passion Sunday, March 15, the Rev. Dr. John Moeder, J.C.D., pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Colwich, will speak of Our Lady of Sorrows whose (Continued From Page One) First Network Public Service; This special series will be the first combined public service effort of the Golden Network the new name for the KAKE-KTVC-KAYS hookup.

KAKE-TV, the key station in the state network, which covers 75 per cent of the The Church's Year of Grace, months, detained in a Communist prison for two years, underwent a trial in the People's Court, and was banished from Vol. 2, by Dr. Pius Parsch. If (The Liturgical Press; Col- China. Noted Jesuit Speaks Sundays.

It is hoped that the same type of congregation can be obtained as would be found in any ordinary parish church on a Sunday morning. The studio congregation must arrive at least 15 minutes before the beginning of Mass so that there will be no confusion. Those who view legeville, Minn, cloth, pa per, instruction and inspira VP The following Sunday will also be a treat to the many I I tion, gleaned from the treasure in the Mass and Breviary dur friends of the Very Rev. Pat I I ing the Lenten season. Step by rick J.

Holloran, S.J., president of Chaplain Kapaun Me- step we are taken from Septua- moral High School. Father II Si." I gesima Sunday to Calvary and KAKE-TV Installation, Wichita on to the Exultet of the Easter Vigil. As does the Church, the 'Convert Dinner' Held in Hoisington author scholarly and prayerfully, leads us to a deeper understanding of Our Lord's sufferings, to a better appreciation of His Passion and Death for us. Hoisington. "There is members, the example of fine a Catholic; the Church made a Catholic out of him.

He was not place for converts in today's world" said Don Foss, Great Bend attorney, in addressing Dr. Parsch's prowess as the conferring a privilege on the Catholic Church; the Church had conferred, an inestimable the second annual convert din Christian living of good Catholics. Every soul-satisfying, God-filling experience the convert had in the religion from which he turned, he finds in greater measure in Catholicism, the ner guests in St. John's School privilege on him. here Feb.

4. ologian and historian, evidenced in the other volumes of the series, is shown in Vol. 2 also. A set of the volumes completed makes an excellent gift for all, priests, sisters, and laity. The price may seem prohibitive.

A the Holy Mass on their home television sets do not their Sunday obligation. Home viewers are encouraged to watch so that they may gain a deeper understanding of the Mass. Station History KAKE-TV, which went on the air in October, 1954, is the station that presented the special hour program on Father Emil Kapaun of Pilsen in November of 1956. KTVC, covering southwestern Kansas went on the air in August of 1957, and KAYS-TV covering northwestern Kansas in September of 1958. Year in Planning John Froome of St.

Patrick's Parish in Wichita, who is KAKE production manager, has been working with the Diocese of Wichita representatives for almost a year, "I am convinced of this more The Great Bend lawyer spoke before some 65 members who turned out for the covered dish 1 ana more witn each passing way of life to which he has turned. day" he continued. "When I see dinner at St. John's School. All in the so called world of litera The speaker discounted the cursory perusal, however, will Rev.

John Moeder present wore name tags, and get acquainted games prior to idea that lifelong Catholics prove that better purchases are ture so many books becoming best sellers only because they are best sellers or the author seldom made. the meal insured that all pres were "cold" towards converts by saying that he thought they were living in the past, suffer ent knew something about each 'J feast-day falls on Friday of Passion Week. Father Moeder is in charge of the Diocese of Wichita marriage tribunal and is also at present writing the history of the diocese. other. Oldest and Youngest 7he Foot of the Cross, by the Rev.

Frederick William Fa-ber, D.D. (The Peter Reilly has a reputation for writing such books; when I note that the world of advertising seems incapable of selling anything ing from a persecution complex real or imaginary, when Cath Mrs. Elizabeth Keenan, with 52 years as a Catholic was the Martin Umansky Kansas state area, will originate the series from its studios in Wichita. Martin Umansky, general manager and vice president of KAKE-TV, has offered the full use of the station's facilities to help make the series successful. olics were few in number and holding no position of promi a beautiful tribute to Wichita Pastor Speaks "oldest" convert present; Poss Hoch (son-in-law of Mrs.

Kee without the help of the female figure; when I read of a poor man being thrown in jail for nence in the community, and the Mother of God. All of Father Faber's works are monu ft nan) and Lenna Moeder, with did not make their voices vibrant and articulate in community affairs. The Rev. Robert D. Blan-pied, pastor of St.

Margaret Mary's Parish, Wichita, will address the viewing audience on Palm Sunday, the last Sun- Very Rev. Patrick J. Holloran, S.J. Holloran is pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas', Wichita.

He was formerly stationed in St. Louis where he served as president of St. Louis' but a few months in the Catholic faith, were the "youngest." Octogenarian John M. Lewis, well known Hoisington business Studio Congregation Aids for Converts Frequently highlighting his Mrs. John Bell of Christ mental.

The Foot of the Cross is his poignant description of Our Lady's sorrows. The reappearance of this Marian classic is most welcome. It should find a place on everyone's bookshelf. Meditations Before Mass, by stealing a few cans of food from a store, while the tycoon goes free because it is "good business" when he swindles or beats his competition out of a million dollars." Attraction For Converts Foss went on to point out man, was the oldest member 4 Chaplain Heroes talk with personal experiences of his own conversion to Catholicism, Foss mentioned his Honored by Plaque Cathedral Rector Buffalo, N. Y.

A plaque hon The rector of the of the Immaculate Con oring the four Army chaplains, including Father John P. Wash present. He became a Catholic in 1944. Officers of the convert group in the parish are Elmer Herdt, Martin Ochs, vice president; and Mrs. William Grant, secretary.

Helping with the arrangements for the dinner in addition to the officers were Mary years of friendly association with fine Catholics, the wonderful example of his good wife and four children, the interest in his salvation of the nuns who taught his children all com ception, Wichita, Father ington of Newark, N. who went down with a torpedoed transport after giving their life that some converts are attracted to Catholicism by an intellectual pull, by the calm, logical defense of its doctrines; others are drawn by an emotional pull Catholicism's beautiful liturgy, its sense of solidarity, the confidence it inspires in its Monsignor Romano Guardini, translated by Elinor Casten-dyk Briefs. (The Newman Press, Westminster, Md. cloth, paper, excellent means toward a better understanding of the' Holy Sacrifice. Monsignor Guar-dini's unique and practical approach is of the same high caliber as his other works.

His belts to servicemen, was un bined with the grace of God to direct his footsteps to Rome. veiled at American Legion Post 799. The occasion marked the In becoming a Catholic he Alice Eastwood, Dorothy Ochs, Marie Marquis, and Teresia Penka. 16th anniversary of the sinking knew he did not make himself ot the USS Dorchester. purpose was to make the Mass 'mean that which Christ in Pittsburg Scout Troop To Attend Awards Rite tended, an action of the whole Christian community.

He has jbeen eminently successful. 1 1 a be the participation in the award ceremonies Sunday after John Froome planning the presentation of the series. In addition to his position as chief of production, he has several regular programs on KAKE-TV that have made him well known to Catholic viewers in the area. noon at St. Margaret Mary's Church, at 3:30 p.m., and the dinner in the evening honoring Pittsburg.

Members of Boy Scout Troop 60, sponsored by the local Knights ef Columbus, will be in Wichita Sunday, Feb. 15, for the awarding of the Ad Altar Dei Medal. They will go in a bus provided by St. Mary's School. The Ad Altare Dei Award is Rev.

Robert D. Blanpied day of Lent. Father Blanpied "The Day Christ Died, by James Alonzo Bishop. (Harper, New York, A nationally known journalist reports on the hours preceding Our Lord's death. Jim Bishop interweaves reverence ith his sparkling, newspaperman's style.

The result is an those receiving the awards, Presentation of awards will be was appointed pastor of the new parish by Bishop Carroll made by Bishop Mark K. Car roll. Kyle to Direct and since then has built a church, and school for an ever-growing parish. Scouts and scouters who will The seven programs in the as much cherished as the Eagle Award. Plans call for a two-day trip.

The troop will leave Pitts impressive, readable narrative, one which is suited for every receive the Ad Altare Dei award series will be directed by Rob Easter Sunday are Mike Hallacy, James Hal A new added attraction will ert G. Kyle a member of the Church of the Magdalen, lacy, Tony Lemanski, J. Leman- burg at 5 a.m., Feb. 14, tour the Skelly Refining Plant in EI Do-1 Fr. Thomas Glynn Thomas Glynn will deliver the Gospel homily on Sunday, March 1.

ma ski, Bobby Tierney, Willie Wil-per, Kenneth Ginardi, Carl Del be the High Mass of Easter Sunday at which Bishop Mark K. Carroll will address an Wichita. Mr. Kyle has been associated for some years age and vocation. Forty Steps to Easter, by Mon signor Aloysius F.

Coogan. (The Bruce Publishing Co. Milwaukee, rado that morning; then go on to Wichita. There the troop will spend the afternoon visiting such places of interest as the 5S lasega, Jerry Schirk, Marshall Lenne, James Kastler, Richie Shurtz, John Witt, Mike Witt, Easter message to the people of Kansas. McConnell Air Force Base, Cow Lent as a time of preparation.

Employing short read College Students Help Members of the NFCCS of Salina Bishop Spotlighted The Most Rev. Frederick W. Freking, Bishop of Salina, has graciously consented to come to Wichita to celebrate the Mass and to preach the day's sermon on March 8. This will be the first opportunity for Town, and the Municipal Airport. The Scouts will spend Saturday night at Camp Ta-wa-ko- Sacred Heart College have volunteered their services and MArliovnl Fnrro "DuPe or be duped" is the theme of the lilcUlcVni ruikc medieval farce Pierre Patelin which will Mark Witt, Jim Mobley, Bill Mobley, Jim Gilmore, David Herman, Mike Deruy, Bob Gil-more, Tony Mangan, Pat Mc-Kee, senior patrol leader; Richard Lewis, assistant scoutmaster; and Raymond Lehr, ni, near Wichita, as guests of ings, one for each day, the author details incentives for a more generous, more fruitful Lent.

Their brevity renders them more effective as spurs to penance and prayer. be staged at Mt. Carmel Academy, Wichita, by the Mt. Carmel Players Feb. 12 and 15 at 8 p.m.

and Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. the Quivera Council of Boy Scouts. Ridiculous situations, split-second timing, and slapstick ac The highlight of the trip will tions highlight the presentation. Accompanying the group will The 15th century folk farce will be period costumed.

A method of presentation will be employed. The audience I be John Valentine and Joe Wil-per, assistant scoutmasters; Father Daniel Mulvihill, troop is seated in near proximity to the players and actually feels that they are part of the play. Public Invited to Talk At Sacred Heart College will mimeograph the necessary 15 scripts each week. They will also mail copies of Bishop Sheen's This Is the Mass to those who write asking for a memento of the program, "Calvary Hill." Priest Narrator The Sacrifice of the Mass will be narrated and commented upon each Sunday by Father Patrick Mannion, assistant pastor at the Church of the Magdaletr. Each Sunday Father Mannion will explain a different part of the Mass as it progresses.

He will also give a trans- A keen comedy sense and dramatic movement are portrayed by the cast of Mary Alice Higgins, Nedra Bartley. Susan Tenbore. chaplain; John Gilmore, troop chairman; and Frank Orlaski, district scout executive. jenneue ieison, ana Jacquie Blame. III jill Wichita.

"One of the greatest gifts of Europe to the States" has been said of Dietrich von Hildebrand, outstanding educator, author, and philosopher, who will speak at Sacred Heart College tomorrow night (Feb. 14) at nm VJic cnKianf iu "TVTif nl FATHER GEORGE J. SCHNEIDER Priest Bequeaths $14,194 for Burse and Supernatural Love." The Dodge City. Bishop John B. Father Schneider died Aug.

16, 1S57, in St. Francis' Hos Franz announces the receipt of a legacy in the amount of public is invited to the free lecture. Dr. von Hildebrand came to this country after the Gestapo pital, Wichita. A priest of the Pittsburg State Newmanites Open Marriage Course Peter and Paul's Church, Ellin-wood.

His final appointment was pastor of St. Rose of Lima's Church, Great Bend, from which he retired in January, 1947, bcause of poor health. A seminary burse is of a perpetual nature. The $15,000 prin i Robert G. Kyle with KAKE-TV as one of its directors.

He is also quite active in the area of Catholic Scouting and is scoutmaster of the Golden Arrow Troop in Church of the Magdalen and St. $14,194.23 from the estate of Father George J. Schneider for a seminary burse. The burse, to be known as "The Father Wichita Diocese, he retired from active duty in 1947. He spent most of his priestly career on various assignments in the Diocese of Dodge City.

He was the first resident pastor of the Sacred Heart Parish, Pratt, 1910 to 1935. From 1935 to 1941 he was pastor of Sts. cipal is never used. The inter Pittsburg. The local New George J.

Schneider Seminary Burse," will be used to pay for the education of a young man who aspires to become a priest of the Dodge City Diocese. I man Club at State College be est on the principal pays the board, room, and tuition for one gan a marriage preparation year for a student. course Feb. 2, at St. Pius X.

Bishop Freking many of the Catholics in the Dodge City and Wichita Dioceses to see and hear this eminent churchman. Bishop Freking will be assisted at Catholic Center. The class is sponsored by the club's board Aquinas' Parishes. Ex-Prisoner of Commies On Sunday, Feb. 15, when John XXIII has asked the Catholics of the free world to pray for the Church in Red China, Father Frederick J.

Becka, M.M., pastor of St. Therese's Church, Chinatown, Chicago, will come to Wichita to celebrate the first televised of education. All students, re gardless of religious affiliation. have been invited to attend, The first two lectures were Catholic Hospital Held 'Nonsectarian' Harrisburg, Pa. The Pennsylvania Department of Justice (tith given by Father Robert Kocour on "The Meaning of Sex" and has ruled that St.

Vincent's Hos "Courtship and the Problems of pital is "a nonsectarian institu Dating." The course will in tion" and that the state can legally establish a tax-supported MMilliHMHaHMHilHMIMl elude the showing of 30-minute Fr. Patrick Idiiniuii films along with the lectures. D. J. Lyons, M.D., will lecture on the physiology of marriage.

counseling center for at the hospital. The ruling said that the hospital was considered "nonsectarian" because it gives treatment to all persons regardless of Dr. C. J. Dellasega, a member of Dr.

Von Hildebrand the social science department at the college and faculty advisor hounded him out of Europe for his journalistic resistance to lation in English of the Latin prayers of the Mass. This should prove invalu- able in attracting non-Catholic viewers, instructing Catholics, and consoling the Catholic shut-ins of the large viewing i area. to the Newman Club, will lead a discussion on the film, The Nazism. He has been on the their religious faith and its board members are elected "regardless of their religious First Year. faculty at Fordham since 1941 Members of the board of edu In his books Dr.

von Hildebrand has analyzed and criti cation are Father Kocour, Dr. cized the chaos of modern think Dellasega, Dr. Charles W. Reilly, Honor Students Listed for St. Mary's High i ing, has urged an unprejudiced Reilly, Francis Hess, Rozanne reconsideration of the values in in Wichita.

Leading the scho Mulnix, Ann Farabi, Francis Rugel, and George Paine. The second semester inquiry Kay Westhoff and Juniors. Karen Berger, Sandra Ketterer -and Judy McClure. Also maintaining this high i 4. A.

-'miniiiMrti mi in ir -mnir I I lastic honor roll for the first semester at St. Mary's High School is Norma Jean Morrison, senior. She has consistently maintained an average for her seven semesters of high class at the Newman Club got under way Feb. 5. The class meets each Thursday evening average were eight sophomores Lee Lewis.

Karen Matus. Pattv I members from the Ap Scholarship Committee herent in reality apart from utilitarian considerations, and has emphasized the worth of the human person precisely as human and apart from such criteria as efficiency or productive potential. The lecture will be given in De Mattias Hall on the College campus at 3100 McCormick Avenue. and uses Killgallon and Weber's catechism, Life of Christ. The school.

preciation of the Finer Arts Club, a social and educational organization of women leaders in the Dodge City Negro community, are shown cis J. Donohue, president of the college. Left to right are Mrs. C. A.

Guilford, president of the club; Bob Guilford, her son, who received an honor degree in St. Mary's first graduation class in 1955; Mrs. Hosie Wright, chairman of the scholarship committee; and Dr. Donohue. (Dodge City Daily Globe photo) An "A-B" average of three A's and no grade below was Fr.

Frederick J. Becka, MM. Mass and preach the sermon on the Church in China. Father Becka went to Wu- first semester convert class closed the latter part of January. Seventeen students completed the course.

Meyers, Kathy OsbUrn, Elaine! Kennedy, Janice Schuetz, Jane' Gates, Diane ImMasche, and- Kathleen Jerrick; and two fresh-' men, Kathy Burns and Diane i 7 Pedicord. 4- 1 presenting a contribution for the St. Mary' of the Plains College scholarship fund to Dr. Fran maintained for the semester by Seniors Jeanette Prichard and.