Bishop Denis OConnell High School - Shield Yearbook (Arlington, VA)

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THE HANDMAIDS OF MARW a religious organization introduced into O ' Connell last year. has increased its membership during 1964-1965 school term. The purpose of this group is the spiritual formation of its members. Sister Marie Raymond, moderator, is here conducting a reception of new associates. RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES- Beacons of Faith OCTOBER 28 TO 30 was devoted to the annual retreat for the entire student body. The retreat masters were Rev. L. Longmire Speight, pastor of St. Philip ' s parish and Rev. Robert J. McEleney, from St. John Mary Vianney Seminary. The theme was Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. C.S.M.C. MODERATED BY SISTER GERARD MARY AND BROTHER PEDRO, promotes Catholic Action throughout the school. These tots enjoyed the Christmas party, which Brother Pedro arranged for the group to sponsor. ■: I . , W • 1- ' .: • ' ; ' I -. 24

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student Council •FINE SECRETARIES WE ARE! ' says R. Dzubian to Pat Sturges; We can ' t even take shorthand. By co-ordinating the opinions of the student body with the wishes of the fac- ulty, the Student Council is continually working for the betterment of the school. Under the direction of Sister Marie Andre and Brother Stephen, our class rep- resentatives have donated countless hours to the success of the social, reli- gious, and athletic activities of O ' Con- nell. Ushering at social functions, di- recting charitable drives, planning dances arc but a few of the occasions in which they display school spirit. -MAY I SI E! bogs Sharon Gibbs of Bob Lacey as they meet informally in the busport. THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES . . . think Student Council members: K. McCracken, K. Boyle, S. Millard. M. Motley, R. Huley, C. Loughrey, J. Hughes, G. John- son, and L. Quigley. CALL THIS WORK? boasts SCA represent- ative B. Greenlief as she puts final touches on the tree. 23

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MODERATED BY SISTER ANGELORUM MARIA, and directed by Mrs. Gertrude Amos, the senior group of the Legion of Mary, a world-wide organization, holds weekly meetings in the school. The primary purpose of the activity is self-sanctification and the secondary pur- Religious activities at O ' Connell, organized to benefit others, put in- to practice the spiritual and corpo- ral works of mercy. Through these extracurricular activities, the stu- dents can vitalize their Catholic ideals. By participating in C.S.M.C, Legion of Mary, or the Handmaids of Mary, they give con- crete demonstration that religion to them is not just another subject but rather a way of life. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF SIS- TER JOSEFITA MARIA the Altar So- ciety is responsible for preparing the al- tar for the weekly Mass. In addition they are privileged to carry the offerings to the priest during the Mass. pose is service. The latter is fulfilled by one hour of personal service in such works as visiting the sick in their homes, helping the aged, or in library work or baby sitting. HOLY RITE h gious tn MASS CELEBRATED IN THE EASTERN as become an annual event in the students ' reli- lining. The privilege of receiving Holy Eucharist under both species is granted at this time, and a full explanation of the symbolism of the liturgy accompanies the ceremonies of the Mass.