Our Lady Queen of Angels Seminary - Prep Yearbook (Mission Hills, CA)

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AN INVITATION TO DI COVED CHDI T hen we seminarians are asked why we came to I the seminary, most of us would respond by say- ing that we were Impressed by what we saw on a weekend retreat. For us. the weekend retreat was the best way to experience the spiritual, social, and athletic aspects of the seminarian s life. The retreat was led by seminarians, starting on Saturday morning and concluding with Sun- day l lass. Come And 6ee We had an opportunity to come closer to the Lord during this retreat. We had time for quiet prayer and a chance to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. By making posters and participating In the liturgy we learned more about the Mass and per- formed skits based on the parables. Besides all these activities, we watched movies, shared in discussions, and partici- pated In volleyball, basketball, soccer, or football. The most Important part of the retreat was the opportunity to know the seminarians and be Influenced by them. Most of us were glad we came. 6 Weekend DeLreaL

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.. Ver Lores to, Junior St. Mary Magdalen Parish Camarlllo I can remember being rowdy and being kicked out of CCD classes and then put into the main office where a priest, Fr. Louie, asked me if I wanted to be an altar boy. Before I knew it, I was involved in choir, chil- dren liturgical meetings, and daily rosaries. One of the nuns, noticing my involvement, asked me to make a weekend retreat at Queen of Angels. I had no idea it was a semi- nary. I thought of becoming a priest before, but who takes you seriously in the seventh grade? I enjoyed the retreat totally - the at- mosphere, the spirit, the devotion, and the whole idea of my life centered around God ' s life. I decided right then and there that Queen of Angels was it. I ' m on my way. Shaun D. Strong, Senior St. Gregory ' s Parish Los Angeles I can still remember those critical weeks before graduating from elementary school. My parents, relatives, and friends all seemed to have a stake in my future. They did all they could to guide me in the right direction. Ultimately it was something which I had to decide for myself. The only thing that made a lasting impression was the group of young men whom I had encountered at Our Lady, Queen of the Angels Seminary on a weekend retreat. It was their own personal experience of God that was exemplified in their treatment of one another. I was aware of something quite rare and in short supply in our existing world. It was fraternity. This and my own desire for the priesthood were the foundations of my developing vocation. After many hours of prayer, accompanied by strug- gle and heartache, my heart and my God led me to this place. And thus the story begins to unfold. Vocation (5)torie s 15

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Visiting different nations of thje world lias been a major objective of ttie Holy Fattier, Pope Jotin Paul II. by visiting the many nations of the world the Pope has been able to learn much about God ' s people. As planned, the Pope will visit the U.S.. and will have a conference meeting with all the American Bishops here at the seminary. We look forward to the Holy Father ' s visit. His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. His Eminence, Timothy Manning. His Excellency. Roger l lahony. HIEDADCHY Guiding The Flock This page is sponsored by St. John the Baptist Church (Costa Mesa) Hierarchy 17