Academy of the Immaculate Conception - Pax Yearbook (Ferdinand, IN)

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C A A. I. C. Unit Mission Activities THE SACRED HEART FOR THE WORLD- THE WORLD FOR THE SACRED HEART! ATTENTION! HARK! the CRUSADE HERALD announces the Reverend Stephen A. Levin, Catholic Street Preacher of Oklahoma! To Father Levin fell the honor of inaugurating this year's Crusade program. And a happy concurrence it was, for the fire and enthusiasm engendered by this zealous young priest-Crusader has borne fruit throughout the year. His charming and unassuming manner carried the Crusaders to a high pitch of zeal for souls. The first official meeting was held, October 7. The following officers were installed: President-Zelma Wethington, Vice President--Angeline Arving Treasurer-Margaret Wisselg Secretary-Betty Rose Egloff. For the benefit of the new girls, Sister Freder- ica, C.S.M.C. Moderator, explained the regulations, requirements, aims, and purposes of the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade. The new girls were accepted as proba- tioners for reception into the C.S.M.C. on Mission Sunday. Keen interest and earnest- ness presages a great Mission year at the A.I.C. MISSION SUNDAY, the annual festal day of the C.S.M.C., was initiated by the Reverend Chaplain, Father William, O.S.B. In the tone of the true missionary, Father William expounded the three-fold mission program of PRAYER-WORK-SACRIFICE. Live as Christ lived! Pray as He prayed! Work and Sacrifice as He worked and sacrificed and your life will be crowned with success! was his prophetic message. Immediately after Vespers thirty-nine members were admitted into the Crusade organization. An inspiring part of the program was the processional march of the Ladies of the Crusade led by the officers in uniform. The Crusade banner and the American Hag iioated high as they were borne by the Crusade officers, and formed beautifully the points of the shield formation when the march was halted. During the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Crusade pledge was taken by all the Crusaders. The Sacred Heart for the World! The World for the Sacred Heart! rang with vigor and enthusiasm as the Ladies of the Crusade saluted their King of the Crusade. Memories of this, their first Mission Sunday as Crusaders will live in the hearts of the Ladies of A.I.C. Castle. At 3 P.M. the Reverend John N. Dudine, pastor of Saint Elizabeth's Church, Louisville, Kentucky, showed his mission films. Last year's class were gratified and thrilled to see again the pictures of their Initiation and Rally, May fourth. Regular roll call and mission meeting was held at 7 P.M. Just a short meeting Q?J and then our Sister Moderator gave an inspiring talk on God Always Gives us Real Heroes. Thus ended a perfect day. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SAINT RITA'S SCHOOL HALL-was the biggest Crusade event of the first semester. One hundred eighty Catholic Colored children of Indianapolis took part in this Christmas fiesta. Weeks of planning, work and sacrifice preceded the eventg and thus 180 gifts and 180 stockings filled with goodies were ready for the party. Last year's Christmas dream had been realized. Many of the A.I.C. girls who had planned to be at Saint Rita's on the afternoon of December 28, were prevented by the austere cold which came on so suddenly. Those present were: Mary Catherine Finis, Margaret Wissel, Ann Wissel, and Roberta Beyersdorfer-Indianapolis5 Wilma Davis-Columbusg Betty Rose Eglofl'-Vincennes.