Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Gifts symbolizing various aspects of Father Cherry’s life were presented at the Offertory of the Mass of Resurrection celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Church. Pictured at the right is a piece of artwork, symbol of Father’s lif elong devotion to the beautiful works of man’s imagination and hands; a candle, symbol of the light and wisdom of Christ which illumined Father’s life; the memorial edition of the Acropolis; Father’s office book, symbol of the Basilian life of community and prayer; nails, symbolizing his share in the sufferings of Christ; a faculty handbook, symbol of his efforts to fashion Andrean into a deeply Christian educational community; grains of incense, symbol of the beautiful, gentle, and humorous words and acts which characterized his life; and an earthenware clay vessel, symbol of man’s nature, imperfect unless filled with the power of Christ. 20 — Academics

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It is the same God that said, “Let there be light shining out of the darkness , who has shown in our minds to radiate the light of the knowledge of God ' s glory, the glory on the face of Christ. We are only the earthenware jars that hold this treasure, to make it clear that such an overwhelming power comes from God and not from us. We are in difficulties on all sides, but never cornered; we see no answer to our problems, but never despair; we have been persecuted, but never deserted; knocked down, but never killed; always, wherever we may be, we carry with us in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus, too, may always be seen in our body. For we know that when the tent that we live in on earth is folded up, there is a house built by God for us, an everlasting home not made by human hands, in the heavens. In this present state, it is true, we groan as we wait with longing to put on our heavenly home over the other; we should like to be found wearing clothes and not without them. Yes, we groan and find it a burden being still in this tent, not that we want to strip it off, but to put the second garment over it and to have what must die taken up into life. This is the purpose for which God made us, and he has given us the pledge of his Spirit. 2 Corinthians

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That We Might Not Forget REVEREND JOHN T. CHERRY, C.S.B. December 12, 1919 — February 21, 1973 Unless a wheat grain falls on the ground and dies it remains only a single grain, but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest. John 12 A quiet man — peaceful and strong A friend — enduring and concerned A priest — devoted and faithful We are only the better for having known him Academics