Gerard Catholic High School - Image Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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BISHUP H O ORS REDCUATS WITH INITIAL VISIT Short is in these days. The 1981-82 school year proved to be a blossoming one for the rela- tionship between Gerard Catholic and Bishop Thomas J. O'Brien. Faculty member Fr. John Ebbesmier along with Ted Burr, John Mudd, Mike Dearing attend- ed the Bishop's ordination in Rome, where they received an au- dience with Pope John Paul II. Eight Gerard sophomores worked long hours setting up for the Bishop's installation at the ASU Activity Center in January. They, along with Mr. Henry Acedo, were rewarded for their ef- forts by a luncheon sponsored by Bishop O'Brien. The Bishop honored Gerard by saying mass on St. Patrick's Day. This was his first visit to a diocesan high school. During his sermon, he proclaimed that faith is really no good unless we work at it. Finally, our 20th Anniversary celebration was also blessed by Bishop O'Brien, who showed the Redcoats his continued interest. r l Be proud of the fact that we are Christians . . . Y0ur're 0-K

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THE ROMAN CATHOLIC chunch OF phoenl IF YOU HAVE RISEN WITH CHRIST, SEEK THE THINGS THAT ARE ABOVE 400 EAST MONROE, PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85004 TELEPHONE C6021 257-ooso OFFICE OF THB BISHOP April 14, 1982 Dear Members of Gerard High School: I am pleased to be able to address you through the publication of your Yearbook, the Image with this year's theme being Memories of Caring and Sharing . No doubt as you reflect on this past year at Gerard there will be various memories brought to your mind. But what will always be among your best memories are those in which you cared and shared yourself with others. We are reminded of Jesus, the One who cared and shared Himself with us. I hope such occasions will not be just part of your memories but a part of your active life. Care and share yourself with others. Stay close to the Lord and His Church. And may the Lord bless and guide you always. Faithfully yours in Christ, Most Reverend Thomas J. O'Brien Bishop of Phoenix By This Will All Men Know That You Are My Disciples, If You Have Love For One Another ll3