College of the Holy Cross - Purple Patcher Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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Most Rev. Bernard J. Flanagan, Bishop of Worcester The Mass occupies a prominent place in the lives of the Holy Cross students and faculty alike, it is not altogether strange then that the St. John Berchmans' Sanctuary Society should consider its whole purpose the perfection of devotion at this Sacri- fice. Its members daily serve the students, Masses as well as those of the Jesuits. This year there were two hundred and fifty men whom presi- dent Tom Moriarty signed up to serve one week a month. By serving, they knew they could better fulfill their obligation to attend Mass. By saying the responses and offering the wine and water, they become more aware of the true nature of the Mass. Bishop Bernard Flanagan has taken an active interest in our spiritual prog- ress and projects. He has encoLu'aged our work with the orphans and the hospitalized, he has asked our co- operation with the newly formed Pro Deo clubs. As alumnus, friend, and patron of the college, Bishop Flana- gan has shown an interest which is both warm and sincere. This feeling is conveyed whether he be sitting in the Rectoris box at the B. C. game or addressing the students at the Christ- mas banquet and, most especially, by his willingness to offer his time, pres- ence and cooperation to any college function. To show our appreciation, the Purple Key, Sodality, and Student Congress combined to sponsor a lec- ture by Frank Sheed, its proceeds were given to the Bishop's charities as a gift from the student body.

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We '-ark ii 'W' Mfr ' . H 'wif' k W tktngk tiff. A ., 3-'J 'Qjlgfzsk-.x4' gl qi ' ' A F. N ar I i gb 9 , F? 9 , 2 f if 133 c was ,.. I Y Ryan, SJ., and Mr. Stephen I. Clark of the Education Department deliver supplementary lectures. In view of their status as college students, the teachers are assured of an attentive audience whether they be explaining a point, posing a question, or inciting a laugh. Only rarely do they en- counter a problem class. However, as in all teaching, time spent in class is only half the job, equally demanding is the obligation to prepare classes. This year president Dave Driscoll has attempted to initiate discussion groups on more advanced subjects in the Pro Deo clubs. Also indicative of its close cooperation with the Dio- cesan Confranternity is the congress which the Holy Cross branch annually sponsors on the Sunday after Easter. The workshops, lectures, and discus- sions are concerned with improving the matter and manner of teaching. , iii iillilgfllfilf at The Choir and director Frederick Christie Each of us must confess that he looks forward to the days when the Choir will sing. Man is by nature elevated and inspired by music, we Hnd our devotion is stimulated and our attention awakened by the chords of c'Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctusf, Like- wise do the individual Choir members feel a more intimate participation in the Sacrifice through their effort. However, to appreciate fully the Choir one must wander into the upper chapel sometime after seven oiclock on Monday evening. In an houris practice, the weekis work is concen- trated. Here, its gay and dedicated director, Fred Christie, rehearses with them the g'Kyrie,', Salve Reginaf' or some piece appropriate for the season. Moreover, the Choir deserves credit for continuing the Missa Cantata, a step taken by Holy Cross in promot- ing the liturgical movement. 17

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The orphans visit F itton Field. Here, as universally, the Knights of Columbus is essentially a fraternal order of Catholic men. But like most similar organizations, the K. of C. takes an active interest in the affairs of the community. Assuring immedi- ate entry into any council after grad- uation, the Crusader Council had no trouble enlisting its seventy-five mem- bers. The fraternal aspect is sufficient appeal for the sociable Cross men Qthough pre-meds have a further in- ducementi. The Knights have not had cause for disappointment. At the bimonthly meetings Grand Knight john Fox con- ducted a program of informative lec- tures and movies. A sprinkling of lighter humorous and musical enter- tainment provided variety. In the cause of fellowship, the Knights spon- sored timely picnics, banquets, and bowling parties. This year they had special reason to celebrate as their moderator, Rev. joseph A. Busam, SJ., marked his fiftieth year as a Iesuit. At the invitation of his Emi- nence Richard Cardinal Cushing, the Crusader Council Was present in the sanctuary as Fr. Busam celebrated the annual Columbus Day Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral in Boston. The Crusader Council had a two- fold program of community service. Playing ball with the Nazareth or- phans each Saturday formed the proj- ect of the Youth Activities committee. The Catholic Activities group erected signs which point out local Catholic churches to travelers, it sponsored, moreover, a campus essay contest to stimulate interest in theology. As with any other facet of our col- lege education, the religious is par- tially preparatory. Here We have learned a philosophy of life and a sense of values which should direct our lives: the essential vocation of a Christian man is to perfect himself, thereby he Works to improve the City of Cod on earth so that he may share in its completeness forever. -THOMAS SHEA KNICHTS OF COLUMBUS OFFICERS. Christopher Christou, Richard Lamb Raoul Vanden Bosche, john F ox, Vincent Birbiglia, Peter LaChapelle, Brian Boyle.