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

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08.5110 A Christmas carols were sung by the children, a Christmas movie was shown by Father Mootzg and Santa was there, of course, to help our Moderator and Crusaders distribute the treat. The Reverend Bernard Gerdon was a most welcome guest. The C.S.M.C. Unit of Saint Meinrad Seminary was represented by: the President-Mr. Eugene Weidman, and Messrs. Paul English, James Moriarty, and John Reidy of Indianapolisg the Reverend Ambrose Schneider-Jasper, Mr. Adolph Egloff-Vincennesg and Mr. A. J. Schwabington of Louisville, Kentucky. The A.I.C. Crusaders acknowledge a double debt of gratitude to Mr. Weidman and his Unit for their cooperation. The most gratifying part of the project was the assurance given our C.S.M.C. Unit by the Reverend Leonard Wernsing, Diocesan Superintendent of Schools. After a short informal harangue, most friendly and spirited, with the Colored Children, Father Wernsing spoke on the true spirit of Christmas-which draws no color lines. Father Wernsing told the little folks to remember always that before God all persons are equal and that the Christ Child inspires the hearts of others to help those in need and to bring cheer and gladness to the neglected and forgotten ones. He said that today's festive event was a fine example of Catholic Actiong and he praised very highly the Ferdinand C.S.M.C. Unit for engendering such true Catholicity among its members. Father Strange, pastor of Saint Rita's. assured the Ferdinand Crusaders that their efforts were truly commendable and most successful, and that in the name of Saint Rita's School, he wanted them to know that Saint Rita's would always owe a debt of gratitude for the splendid afternoon as well as the fine spirit of the Crusaders of the A.I.C. ' Mission Speakers appear at the A. I. C. Castle every month The first and second mission speakers have already been heralded They were the Reverend Stephen A. Levin of Oklahoma and the Reverend John N Dudine of Louis ville, Kentucky. November brought us the Reverend Felix N. Pitt, Diocesan Superintendent of Schools of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Father Pitt had spent several months in Spam hence he could give authentic and first-hand information of that country Of peculiar interest were his experiences in the trenches. These, he said, might seem entertaining now but they were anything but that when he lived through them. December 18, A.I.C. Castle had as guest speakers the Reverend August Fussenegger and the Reverend Charles Schoettelkotte from the Catholic Charities Bureau, Indian apolis. They told us of the vast opportunity for good in the field of social service aiding the needy, advising the wayfaring, patching up home difficulties reuniting broken homes-a genuine application of the principles of Christ's teaching and of the corporal A works of mercy. The first bugle notes of 1939 announced a member of the home Convent, now a mission ary in North Dakota--Sister M. Felicitas, one of the pioneer band to enter the Turtle Mountain Mission. Sister Felicitas was spending a vacation at the Mother house, and upon the request of our Moderator, she accepted the invitation to speak to the Crusaders at the January mission meeting. Sister related a number of mission experiences, and then told briefiy the daily routine of Saint Ann Indian Mission. February was to bring us a message from a Louisville missionary, Father Dudine champion of the Cause of the Negro. Father Dudine with two of his assistants, Fathers Bancroft and Maloney, came and brought with them fifteen knights and ladies of the Grail, boys and girls of their own parish, Saint Elisabeth's These knights and ladies had won a Grail selling contest and with it a trip to Saint Meinrad, Ferdinand and Santa Claus. The Ferdinand stop had to be curtailed, however, because of time shortage, so we did not get to hear Father Dudine, but we, Jiuuors especially feel highly honored because it was our privilege to entertain the kmghts and ladies of the Grail, and to serve lunch to the party.

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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.

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