5»i-rr ••
TIIK BRUNSWICK BKACON. Thursday. Ortulu-r 22, 1^87—.VB
Links With Sea Parish, Pastor Have
SIAIf (‘HOTOeV BAHrj ADAMS
FATIIFR JOHN RICHARDSON rings the church bell
in front of Si. Brcmian Catholic Church on U.S. 17 South
ncarShallolle.
BY RAHN ADAMS
It is somehow fitting that the pastor of Shallotte’s St.
Brendan Catholic Church is an avid boater—St. Brendan
being the patron saint of navigators.
But then, the Rev. John Richardson had a part in
naming the church four years ago,
when h.c came here from Whiteville
to form the parish.
“I was looking for something
connected with the sea,” Father
Richardson said, adding that he
discovered the name in the book,
“The Brendan Voyage.” by Tim
Severin.
It made no difference that
Father Richardson was a member of
Hie U.S. Power Squadrons, and had previously served as
the organization’s national chaplain, as well as a
squadron commander and district chaplain.
He said the church needed a special name since it
was to be in Shallotte.
“This place was unique in that the people were ask
ing for a place before the Church realized there was a
need for it,” he said.
He explained that before St. Brendan Parish was
formed, the closest Catholic churches were in Southport
and North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
The new mission here began in the cafeteria at Union
Primary School, then moved to a local restaurant before
finding its present home on U.S. 17 South near Brunswick
Memorial Gardens.
“It’s the most rewarding experience a pastor can
have, to start a pastorate in a new place," he siiid.
“There’s a different spirit—a closeness—because
everybody’s in it together."
At present, I5G taiiiiiieS froin Supply to Calnbash
make up St. Brendan Parish year-round. And in the simi-
mer tourist season, as many as 800 people attend mass
each week, he said.
“This parish is probably 70 percent retirees." he
said, “but that’s great when you want someone to work
for the church, because they have more freedom."
Father Richardson started one other chur
ch—Raleigh’s St. Raphael Catholic Church, in the 1960s.
It is now the largest Catholic parish in eastern North
Carolina, he said.
The 60-year-old Massachusetts native was educated
at St. John’s Seminary in Uttle Rock, Ark. He was or
dained in May 1954 in Asheville.
His past assignments in the Raleigh Diocese also in
clude churches in Edenton, Winston-Salem, Asheville.
Uurinburg. Jacksonville, Chapel Hill, Fayetteville and
Pinehurst.
He has served as Diocesan Director of the Society for
United Efforts Yield Results
Percy came from Ohio. I- rank is a
native of New Jersey. Hill and Art
hail from Maryland. Don moved here
from Winston-Salem and Lit retired
here recently from Durham. David is
a long-time resident of Shallotte.
Together, they are a microcosm of
this county. With many new residents
moving into Brunswick County, we
find persons with different opinions
and approaches to problem solving.
SimulUmeoiisly, these same persons
bring couiitle.ss talents and abilities
to meet any challenge.
l.,ast riuirsday. the above crew
united in an effort to repair a house
given to Hope Harbor Home Inc. It
will be used for a temporary shelter
for victims of domestic violence.
Brunswick Electric ami the county
water department went out of heir
way to prepare the site before the
work party arrived.
With Don Pringle serving as
foreman, the above group of chur
chmen met early one morning to
begin work on repairing the roof and
laying a water line. .Along with
humor and gentle kidding among the
crew, much was accomplished on
that first work day.
Specifically, more than 50 hours of
expensive skilled labor was con
tributed to this project. Without such
volunteer help, Hope Harbor Home
would be hard pressed to open its
doors as early as planned.
However, sucli a scene concerns
more than Home Harl>or Home. It is
a symbol of how in every aspect of
our common life in this country,
natives and newcomers can work
(ogchtcr to bring about solutions to
common problems. Together w»>
must meet challenges Brunswick
Stan
Smith
County will face in the ’90s. Though
all these persons belong to the
church, the model of this work party
can work in every area of our life in
cluding government, education and
corrmiunity volunteer programs such
as fire and rescue squads.
If this is to happen, natives and
newcomers must develop respect for
one another. We must learn to ap
preciate one another’s opinions and
gifts. We should avoid polarization of
all kinds, realizing that everyone has
a contribution to make. No one has a
corner on the truth.
We would do well to recall the wat
chword of the American Revolution
spoken by G.P. Morris: ‘ United we
stand, divided we fall."
This timeless truth speaks to all of
us in a changing Brunswick County,
as Illustrated so well by the Hope
Harbor Home work crew.
If all of us do likewise in every
arena of our common life, we can ac
complish great things.
(Dr. Stan Smith is the minister of
Camp United Methodist Church in
Shallotte.)
ST. JAMES
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Rev. R«gInol|
Holy Eucharist - 1st & 3rd Sundoys
Morning Proyer-2nd & 4th Sur^doys
10:00 AM
Hwy. 17, Shallotte
You Are Invited
To Worship With Us
lEaat
AHHcmblg
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Sunday, 10 AM, 7 PM
Wednesday, 7 PM
Village Rd., across
from Shallotte Dry Cleaners
Pastor, Bobby Causey
BOB BUCK
FOR COMMISSIONER
HOLDEN BEACH
22 YEARS EXPERIENCE
IN MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Prices so good they’ll
SCARE
you into buying!
•2*1x60 only $26,900 with set up included!
(tax St title not included & no trade-ins at this price
•Check out our selection of used homes!
• 1987 doublewide & singlewidc. priced to go!
•Many more exceptional values available!
•Locally owned & operated by Bill & Linda Spivey
WOSTHMOSE HOMES
Stop by or call Phyllis, Linda St Bill*754-7676*Hwv. N.•Shallotte
the Propagation of the Faith and the Holy Childhood, an
organization which supports mission work of the Catholic
Church under the .supcr\‘ision of the pope.
F.ven though Father Richardson said a previous
meeting with the pope was “one of the highlights of my
life." he didn't go .see Pope John Paul II during the pon
tiff’s recent visit to Columbia. S.C.
T got scared f"vay by the newspapers, with all the
talk alxnit the congc.stion and traffic," he .said.
Calling himself “rather conser\'ative compared to
riwny." Father Hichard.so.n commented on the papa!
visit: “I think the pope hit all the .sensitive .spots, in
reminding us about adhering to church teachings -that
there's no room for dis.sent."
Religion a.sidc. there is one other spot" Fatlur
Richardson intends to “adhere" to. at least after he
retires: a hou.se he built for him.sclf at Sch(K>ner*s Point.
His ambition? "'lo live long enough to retire and en
joy Brunswick County." he replied. ’Fve come here to
stay."
St AM Photo B* s-jsa** u'*«i t
Fellowship Hall Dedicated
Mount Pisgali Baptist Church in Supply dedicated this Cartner. a former pastor, presented the dedication
32-f(iot by Gl-hint, 120-scat fellowship hall on Oct. 4 dur- message, based on John 2:11. describing the hall as a
ing its special lloniecoming sen ices. Rev. Hayden “net" for drawing peitple to the church's membership.
CARPETS
CLEANED & COLORIZED
SERVICE AVAILABLE
Eioert Water Damage Service
SnampoOirg or Pfe CondJioriog
Ot'oriai Rug Specialist
Ret Odof Conifol
Ccm-nerotal Rates Available
We Can Remove
KOOL-AID
Stains
RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL
CARPET DYEING &
CLEANING CO.
579-8170
LICENSED • INSURED * MEMBER OF BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded
-..• 'SAyt SAVE •••‘^-SAVE • ••• SAVE .SAVE«
WHOLE HOUSE
SPECIAL
$57.75
LR DR. H A 3 BR T A s
FREE SANITIZING
SOFA OR
2 CHAIRS
$39.95
Rer'ovaD'e Back Cushions Extra
•8 Room Fiberguarded
.V't> - .'cr;, .. C'
'C'O Oqc"-5
2-CYCLE "
^AHONMTICrBRSHLr
URGE CAPACITY
EHUGERATOH
DISPENSES CRUSHED ICE A CUBES
Vodei
DDE0S90G
2'Cycle selections -permanent press
& knits ano timed regular cycle up to
i60rT>muies 3 rieat upliorts—normal,
low knits and no-tieat Pcmovable
up-lror^t lint filter
$20
monthly
•»0«P
.
Oai-01 •'»->
HEAVY DUTY
Extra Large {Capacity
WASHER
hM Rogular Cycl* wHh Extra Rlns*
Mo:tei TDX25RK
• 2-J 7 cu ft capacity 7 45cu U freezer
Custom dispenser delivers crushed
•ce Cubes through the door
Aiijustaote tempered glass shelves
Ouick Serve * system stores leftovers
.■dual dishes
$20
MONTHLY
★ Junction Hwy. 17 & 21 1 In Supply
Open Monday Sorunfoy 7 AM to 5 30 PM 7*i4 6f38
★ Hwy. 133 Long Beach Rd. In Southport
Open Mondoy Soiuriloy 8 AM to 5 PM 457 5855