Priesthood Appreciation Dinner Augusta Deanery, Diocese of Savannah

Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 Serra Spectrum 2010 Most Outstanding Newsletter Serra Clubs USA Council

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Pax et Bonum, An explanation of the new Bishop Hartmayer’s Coat Bishop Hartmayer of Arms is on Page 7.

ax et Bonum” – placement of the bishop’s “Peace and Good” ring upon his right hand. Bishop Hart- “P – was the mood Making this most definitively mayer’s crosier as well as the motto as Fr. a sign of the unity of the was crafted here in Gregory John Hartmayer Church is that the ring given Augusta by a tal- become Bishop Hartmayer to Bishop Hartmayer not only ented woodworker. Oct. 18 at the Cathedral of was worn by Bishop Boland, St. John in Savannah. his immediate predecessor. See Page 8. The Episcopal Ordination It was the ring worn by and Installation of the 14th Bishop Francis Xavier Gart- A history and ex- bishop of the Diocese of Sa- land, the diocese’s first planation of the vannah included one cardi- bishop (1850-1854). in the downstairs chapel. bishop’s ring also nal, Adam Maida, retired In another symbolic ritual, There was a large turnout of emeritus of De- two deacons held the Book clergy from other faiths in the is on Page 8. troit; 20 or bish- of the Gospels above the diocese, as well as a consid- ops, 200 priests and 47 dea- new bishop’s head as the erable contingent of parish- cons, along with seminarians prayer of consecration was ioners from the bishop’s last from the diocese. read. pastorate, St. John Vianney As with any Roman Perhaps most touching, Church in Lithia Springs, part Our Mission Catholic Mass, a bishop’s however, was when the of the Archdiocese. ordination and installation newly ordained bishop’s As a pastor, he has spent The Serra Club of incorporates many time- mother, Sally Hartmayer, his 16 years in the archdiocese. Augusta has, as a honored rituals. Each further brothers J. Douglas and Jack For the previous 16 years he deanery wide effort, the mission of emphasizes spirituality and Hartmayer and his sister, was a Catholic high school promoting, faith, from the anointing with Mary Jo Kotacka, presented educator and principal near encouraging and Holy Chrism to the individual the communion gifts. Both his hometown of Buffalo, supporting vocations blessings bestowed by each when the bishop kissed his N.Y. Those experiences tied to the priesthood and religious life by of the archbishops and bish- mother on her cheek then, into his new journey: His creating a culture of ops. and when he talked about coat of arms was designed vocations in our One of the most touching her during his remarks later, by one of his former high parishes and our homes. of these moments was two- emotions were evident. school students, Brian To prepare ourselves for fold: Bishop Emeritus J. Even Bishop Hartmayer had Robert Taberski, MDiv. An this mission, we Kevin Boland blessing a to stifle a tear as he spoke of anthem for the Laying on the assist one another in kneeling Bishop Hartmayer, his mother and his late fa- Hands, “Pax et Bonum,” recognizing and responding to the followed later by Bishop ther. based on his motto, was universal call to Hartmayer blessing a kneel- More than 1,000 were composed by another former holiness in Jesus ing Bishop Boland. packed into the main cathe- high school student, Vince Christ and through the Holy Spirit. An historic moment was dral, with an overflow crowd (Continued on page 3)

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1 2 3 Mothers of 4 5 All Saints Day All Souls Day Priests 7 AM St. Mary on the Hill

6 7 8 9 Holy Hour 10 11 12 7 PM Aquinas Veterans Day HS Chapel

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20 Solemnity of 21 22 23 24 25 26 Christ the King Presentation Happy of Mary Thanksgiving

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Serra Club Join with us Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of Augusta, of priests who serve as chaplains Membership in Augusta’s to our military around the world Serra Club is open to all practicing President.……………………...... Michelle Migone President-Elect……………..……….position open Catholic laypersons and perma- Treasurer…………………………………...Terry Wick nent deacons from all Augusta Secretary………………………………...Jennifer Hitt Deanery area parishes. VP Programs……..……....Miriam Cortez-Cooper Members are encouraged to VP Communications…..Shannon Kaiser-Jewell VP Vocations…….……………Mary Ellen Jackson attend club meetings, participate VP Membership…….…………...Richard Ramirez in activities sponsored by the club Chaplain………….………..…Fr. Michael Lubinsky and share responsibilities by serv- Spectrum Editor …….…Shannon Kaiser-Jewell ing on committees.

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Seminarians Tony Visintainer and Timothy Eyrich

Our priests were part of Fr. Justin Ferguson, St. Teresa the 200 who participated of Avila, chats with the new in the Mass, including bishop’s mother, Sally Hart- (above) Fr. Tim O’Leary mayer, before the Mass. of St. Joseph Parish; and above right) Fr. Charlie Hughes of St. Mary on the Hill (left) and our club founding co-chaplain Fr. Mark VanAlstine. Boland, who is both Bishop Pax et Bonum Emeritus and Apostolic Ad- ministrator of the Diocese Knights of Columbus Bishop Emeritus J. Kevin Boland (Continued from page 1) of Savannah; and Atlanta (above center) formed an rose to acknowledge the loving Archdiocese Auxiliary honor guard along the ovation given by the attendees Ambrosetti. Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama main aisle for the long after he was praised by Ordaining prelate was Pasqualetto, who also is procession of clergy, Archbishop Gregory for his 50 the Archbishop of Atlanta, Titular Bishop of Bararus. deacons and dignitaries. years of service to the diocese. Wilton D. Gregory. Co- Another Savannah consecrators were Bishop (Continued on page 4)

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“With great delight we Pax et Bonum heard in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 10:1-9) read (Continued from page 3) at the ceremony that fa- miliar phrase Serrans Bishop Emeritus, Ray- take as their marching mond W. Lessard, also orders: ‘The harvest is participated. Bishop abundant, but the labor- Hartmayer’s brother C. ers are few. So ask the Douglas did the first master of the harvest to reading. send out laborers for his “The ordination was a harvest.’ “ she adds. beautiful ceremony (and) “Our bishop has a it was a blessing and a very kind and caring de- privilege to attend this meanor, and a great Fr. Gerald Ragan (above right), pastor of St. Mary on the Hill, cere- historic event and repre- sense of humor, as well, moniouisly examines the document naming our new bishop to his sent our Serrans in Au- as he shared with us that gusta,” Serra Club of this was the first time he post. attended an Episcopal Augusta President Mi- chelle Migone says. (Continued on page 5) Augusta Serrans were among the invited guests for the Mass.

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Many thanks to The Southern Cross, the Diocese of Savannah and Savannah Now for the photographs of the Mass.

Seminarian Timothy Eyrich was part of the Mass. “The laying on of hands, the covering of the Elect's head with the Book of the Gospels, the anointing of the head with oil. These were beautiful signs of the continued apostolic tradition of the Church and I was spiritually in awe being there. I realized I was wit- nessing the calling, presentation, and institution of another Apostle of Jesus Christ. I was incredibly blessed that 10 feet away from me a man who was called by Christ to serve as a priest was raised to the fullness of the Priesthood of Jesus Christ in one of the most beautiful and necessary traditions of the — the Ordination to the Episcopacy.

won’t soon forget,” recalls Serra me feel the reality and privilege that I Pax et Bonum Club Secretary Jennifer Hitt. am a viable part of something so (Continued from page 4) “The sacred tradition, the beauty, great as the family of God. May God the solemnity of such a rite brings to hear and answer the prayers of our ordination. As a Serran, I look for- my mind the loving richness, wonder 14th diocesan bishop and grant the ward to his guidance and direction and truth of our Catholic heritage. Diocese of Savannah ‘Pax et Bo- as our new shepherd.” “Being present with so many num,’ “ she adds. Standing ovations honored both priests and others of God’s special The 59-year-old bishop moved the new and retiring bishops. chosen ones as their voices rang easily around the crowd gathered “Having the opportunity to wit- with adoration as they sang beauti- under tents in the drizzling rain after ness the ordination and installation fully arranged hymns was humbling. the ceremony for a reception in La- of Bishop Hartmayer is something I “But, at the same time, they made (Continued on page 6)

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president of communica- Pax et Bonum tions, says. “His face (Continued from page 5) showed an almost heav- enly joy as, at one point fayette Square across during the Mass after his from the cathedral. installation, he walked “I was very much im- around all aisles of the pressed by his cathedral, making eye ‘humanity,’ “ Shannon contact with as many as Kaiser-Jewell, vice (Continued on page 7)

Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 Page 7 Design by bishop’s former student Bishop Gregory John bining the two is meant to Hartmayer’s motto of “Pax show the spiritual unity et Bonum” is emblazoned shared between the Bishop on his new coat of arms, as Shepherd and the Dio- which was designed by one cese as his Flock – so core of his former students when to the theology of being a he was a high school princi- bishop – that he also wears pal in upstate . a ring on his right hand as a Brian Robert Taberski, symbol of this union.” MDiv, also wrote the expla- The coat of arms for the nation of the symbolism of Diocese of Savannah is a the coat of arms for the ordi- cross of red on silver back- nation and installation Mass ground. The cross is the program. Cross of St. George, repre- The Episcopal heraldic senting the state of Georgia achievement, or bishop’s – named King George II. coat of arms, is composed The four blue stars sig- of a shield, with its charges, nify Georgia was the fourth a motto scroll and the exter- state to ratify the Constitu- nal ornaments indicating of- tion of the United States. fice. front. The gold rose found in the “The shield is explained (in “It is Church tradition that middle of the cross is the heraldic terms, blazoned) in when a Bishop becomes the Cherokee rose, the state 12th Century language and ar- Ordinary of a Diocese, the flower of Georgia, and is also ticulated as if it is being given arms of his jurisdiction are associated with the Rose of to the bearer who will wear it joined (impaled) with his per- Sharon as well as Mary, the on his arm. sonal coat of arms. The coat Mystical Rose. Thus, it must be remembered of arms of the Diocese of Sa- Bishop Hartmayer’s per- where the terms dexter (right) vannah appears in the dexter sonal coat of arms represents and sinister (left) are used. impalement, while that of his heritage and vocation as a They are, in fact, reversed as Bishop Hartmayer appears in Conventual Franciscan friar. one views the shield from the sinister. This custom of com- (Continued on page 8) Pax et Bonum, Bishop Hartmayer

(Continued from page 6) make known the entire truth the possible and warmly beaming ‘May God hear and answer Church holds as a sacred trust. This “Thank you” to everyone. the prayers of our is a daunting task in the world today, “He also displayed a sense of which so desperately needs such a th humor, even joking during his re- 14 diocesan bishop.’ truth.” marks. And he was very strong in — Jennifer Hitt The archbishop also noted Pope expressing his pledge to earn re- Benedict XVI selected him for the spect as our bishop and embark on Diocese of Savannah post because a ‘mission of evangelization.’ “ “undertaking a humbling new re- of “your experience as teacher, ad- Archbishop Gregory in his homily sponsibility. ministrator, pastor and priest.” charged the Franciscan friar with “All your teaching must seek to Experience that will be well used.

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Bio Crosier is Augusta-made of a Augusta artisan Gary Garner is the new highly-detailed Rose of Sharon em- bishop woodworker who has crafted the Rose of bellishments, Sharon crosier for Bishop Hartmayer’s The Rose of Sharon is a symbol of the Bishop Hartmayer ordination and installation. Diocese of Savannah and is placed in the grew up in Buffalo, Garner, owner of Images of the Cross, crook to symbolize the body of Christ N.Y., an area where first carved this particular staff in 1993 as wrapped in the Good Shepherd’s embrace, he served 16 years as a priest before th part of the 20 anniversary of then Bishop he told The Southern Cross. moving to the Arch- Raymond Lessard. Since Bishop Lessard’s This crosier will be used by Bishop diocese of Atlanta. retirement in 1995, it has been in storage, Hartmayer until a permanent staff can be “I had the greatest so Garner refinished the ebony wood shaft made for him over the next several admiration for the and olive wood crook and also create two months. priests and sisters at St. Amelia’s (his family church) – they This amethyst has a special ring to it were larger than life, very much present in Historically a bishop’s ring has an amethyst in part because the school and good it has long been associated with royalty and positions of au- role models,” he told thority, and the colorful stone was thought to be “soothing” to the church in Tona- the wearer and to promote victory in war. wanda, N.Y. Leonardo da Vinci thought amethysts were capable of eras- “The school gave ing evil thoughts and of sharpening the intellect. me a great educa- The June 2001 issue of British Archaeology states: tion, and a firm foun- “Amethysts are a symbol of heaven.” dation in the faith, which built upon what my parents were doing at Coat of arms by bishop’s former student home.” Active in Boy (Continued from page 7) bishop’s vocation as a Behind the arms is a Scouts and an altar Conventual Franciscan gold processional cross server, he was presi- The background of friar. – the symbol of Episco- dent of the CYO. wavy blue and white is “St. Francis would pal office. For the pro- Attending Cardinal O’Hara High School a heraldic symbol for sign his writing with a cessional cross, Bishop gave him a “powerful water. The bishop is a Tau, often painted on Hartmayer selected the attraction to the native of Buffalo, N.Y. the walls and doors of Cross of San Damiano. Franciscan way of life.” He entered the “Water is also the key places he stayed, and The Franciscan seminary after symbol of baptism – the would remind his friars movement began when graduating from high first sacrament of initia- their habit was the St. Francis, while pray- school in 1969. He was ordained a tion as a Christian. This shape of a Tau cross, ing the Chapel of San priest in 1979 and helps recall the bishop’s illustrating to them they Damiano, heard the cru- eventually became ministry as the primary must go into the world cifix speak to him and principal of his high school alma mater, sacramental minister of wearing this cross like say, “Francis, go rebuild then St. Francis High his diocese.” an incarnation of by Church, for it is fal- School in Athol Serving a dual repre- Christ.” ling to ruins.” Springs, N.Y. His next destina- sentation is the eagle – The bishop’s motto “Surrounding the tion was Jonesboro, for the bishop’s paternal of “Pax et Bonum” – shield and processional GA., as pastor of St. German heritage and Peace and Good – are cross is the pontifical Philip Benizi Church in 1995. After 15 for St. John the Evan- the words used by St. hat with six tassels on years there, he be- gelist. Francis in his greetings each side disposed in came pastor of St. The Celtic Knot – or to others. It embodied three rows, all in green. John Vianney Church in Lithia Triquetra – is for his the simplicity and good- These are the heraldic Springs, GA., then maternal Irish heritage. ness he saw in all of insignia of a prelate of was appointed our The Tau is for the God’s Creation. the rank of bishop.” new bishop.