Blessed Sacrament Academy - Silva Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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JIHS C U , l f Bama The League of The Sacred Heart The favorite devotion that appeals to all is the devotion to the Sacred Heart. Every First Friday it is most edifying to behold the little children who have received only Private Communion approach the altar rail with older pupils to receive their Creator. During the day, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held and each class has its appointed period for adoration. An atmosphere of genuine piety prevails, even the little tots manifest their reverence in the presence of their Eucharistic Lord. This piety is fostered by the untiring ef- forts of the Chaplain, Rev. A. Morkovsky, who is a zealous promoter of the League activities. We realize, too, that the Messenger of the Sacred Heart is an effective agent in conserving, promoting, and disseminating practical Christian virtues most' dear to the Heart of Christ. The artistic pictures contained herein, its interesting and instructive stories Written by efficient authors, as Well as other articles of vital interest, all conveying practical instruction for right living in l O 9 ,ASQ if rigs' ..,,, I O I I I O H accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church. We trust that parents will recognize the inestimable worth of the Messenger and use it as a means for instructing their children in the practice of solid virtues, thereby furnishing them with efficient Weapons for combating fearlessly in the battles of life which, inevitably, they shall en- counter on life's journey. -A Promoter Page Twenty-Eight W BM, O O O C C O O O I

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JY The Propagahon of The Fcuth Every Catholic child should possess a mite box just to remind him that he ought to make little sacrifices once in a while in order that his less fortunate sisters and brothers located in missionary sections might have the consolation of religion. How edifying to see Catholic children saving their pennies to help missionaries to spread the teaching of Christ among pagans. Let us then put our pennies and little sacrifices for this noble cause in the bank for eternity. Undoubtedly, it will produce an interest that eternal years cannot exhaust. We must remember the Master addressed these words, especially, to the poor and destitute. As long as you did it to one of these. you did it unto Me. Our Holy Father, Pope Pius XII. also loves the poor and forlorn. consequently, he will be glad to receive our little donations to enable him to distribute aid to those who are ' great need of assistance. We proudly claim to be Catholics. and rightly so: hence, our opportunity to prove our loyalty to our Holy Mother Church-our Guiding Star. Our Academy took a lively interest in the Propagation of the Faith last year. the first year of its organization in our midst. realizing a very satisfactory sum. for which our Instructor in religion. Reverend Father Morkovsky, expressed his deep appreciation for the self-sacrificing efforts of the pupils for the cause of the mis- sion. We are measuring up to an equal amount this year 1939. Our Holy Father's appeal for aid we cannot possibly resist Hence. with joy and alacrity do we willingly assist! THE SODALITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY At the commencement of the school year the Sodality of the Virgin Mary was reorganized, to become quickly a vital influence among the students. Every Friday morning the members gather in the convent chapel and recite the office of the Blessed Virgin Mary. These sodalists have taken an active part in all religious practices and spiri- BEER O O O W ,. I Q O O Q . O i Q . I . IH . . O . O tual exercises through the year. On December they close their annual retreat and new members are received into the society. Another yearly event is the presentation of the Altar and Cross' which is ,not only a re-enactment of Calvary's tragedy, but more especially the unique sacrifice of the New Law and the center of Catholic worship. Officers for I938-l939 were: Caroline Ellison. president: Rosalie Barger. Vice President: Beatrice Duffin, Secretary: and Margaret Mary Bradley. Treasurer. Among the events of record some of the most notable have been: November 29th.-Mexican Supper for the benefit of the Academy. ' December 8-Reception of officers and procession. March 27th-Presentation of the Altar and Cross to a large and appre- ciative audience at the Central Catholic High School. April 4th-Repetition of Altar and Cross for the instruction of all the Catholic high school students of the city. Page Twenty-Seven C O O

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-'V f .Q time Current Events Compiled by CAROLINE ELLISON SEPTEMBER School days school days dear old golden rule days Everyone welcome to dear old BSA Greetings from our loved teachers We pay tribute to our Eucharistic Lord Mass of the Holy Ghost Our hearts in a flutter All hurrying out to greet our new coach M Tommie liddy who by the way hails from New York The Mothers Club hold their first meeting of the season Everyone strutting around like a peacock showing off her new uniform which consists of a navy blue pleated skirt white blouse topped with a neat bolero and a blue bow tie all Q O O O Ir an 'I fl 'llliipilg 5 I l W f Jpfqq Y I O ' . O Q 6- , 1 . . 7- ' ' ' . . . . 15' . . i ' I. 1 r' 20- 4 ' i V ' ' I ' .i ' . . . 9 - ' . , ' . V . OCTOBER . ' 7-Eirst Friday. The Sodalists receive Holy Communion in a body. a prac- . 12- . ' . ', ' i ' O . . I4-I ' ', ' H . . ' . 191 1 t ' . . . I . O Zl- i ' . . . ' ' . 28- . ' , . e- ' 30- ' I Q ' ' ' O O 31 O 7 13 g 23 O O O O O tice adopted for the year Very Rev Father Bonaventure Alerding OFM gave a talk to the high school students Columbus Day A holiday lts great to have this wonderful land of the free and home of the brave to live in' Results of the first six weeks test Not so bad as we were permitted to jolly out to see Boys Town Sophs all dressed up bound for the city in order to sell tickets Mexican Supper in the air Basket Ball stars test their metal Nothing doing' Halloween party We come forth in cellophane old lace and sheets R freshments served to the witches ghosts and goblins by the Mothers Club The big day After the Procession of Christ the King all returned to the Academy campus to take their part in the annual Mexican Supper for the benefit of the school. Knights of Columbus furnished splendid music. Attractive booths in evidence everywhere. Popularity contest. Contestants were: Mary Lee Poston, Freshie: Rosemary Hughes, Sophomore' Peggy Bordelon, Junior: Caroline Ellison, Senior. -Our senior. Germaine Wille opened her home to us for the evening. Masquerade party the great excitement followed by a Midnight show. The result: SPOOKY. NOVEMBER -Mrs. William Hughes gives an enjoyable luncheon honoring the senior who won the popularity contest. -Officers and some sodalists of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality attend a rally at Our Lady of the Lake College. The program most enjoyable. Dancing followed. --All students giving generously toward the baskets for the poor on Thanks- giving Day. Page Twenty-Nine