Priesthood Appreciation Dinner Augusta Deanery, Diocese of Savannah Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 Serra Spectrum 2010 Most Outstanding Newsletter Serra Clubs USA Council INSIDE: 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 archbishop emeritus of De- two deacons held the Book clergy from other faiths in the is on Page 8. troit; 20 archbishops 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 Atlanta 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) Page 2 Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 November 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 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 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Solemnity of 21 22 23 24 25 26 Christ the King Presentation Happy of Mary Thanksgiving 27 28 29 30 Serra Club Join with us Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of Augusta, Georgia 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. Contact us: [email protected] Individuals interested in join- Or call 706-737-8946 ing our chapter can email us at [email protected]; attend Follow us on Facebook: Serra Club of Augusta a meeting, Holy Hour or other Send comments or ideas for the newsletter sponsored activity, where mem- to: [email protected] bership forms are available; or contact us on Facebook: Serra Serra Spectrum is published bi-monthly. Club of Augusta. Page 3 Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 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 Emeritus and Apostolic Ad- Pax et Bonum 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) Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 Page 4 “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 this was the first time he post. gusta,” Serra Club of Augusta President Mi- attended an Episcopal chelle Migone says. (Continued on page 5) Augusta Serrans were among the invited guests for the Mass. Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 Page 5 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 Catholic Church — 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) Page 6 Volume 2 Issue 5 November 2011 president of communica- Pax et Bonum tions, says.