Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception - Annual Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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THE SAINT JOHN BERCHMAN'S SOCIETY NOTHER year of important and fruitful work has ended. This society, which has representatives from every year of the College, has corn- pleted ten years of active and meritorious work. Father Kowalski, the head of this group for the past ten years. besides ably directing rl Q 4 the society in the various religious functions around the College itself, has also capably directed us in the various religious ceremonies outside the College. The requirement for membership in this society consists in one's desire to serve Mass, and to assist in whatever way possible at the different religious ceremonies. The work of every member from first year to sixth year is chiefly to serve daily Mass either at the Convent Chapel or at the school Chapel. Again the requirements for this daily, necessary work, are simple and within the power of every student. The readiness to serve Mass both on school days and holidays, and also the willingness to endure various inconveniences for this great work, are the only essential qualities. Now the rewards of this daily service are primarily spiritual. The graces and blessings received from serving daily Mass, and the inspiration to persevere along your selected course serve as ample rewards. Now the religious ceremonies outside the College, which significantly affect the members of this group. are, the Requiem Mass in November and the May Mass, which are both celebrated at the Church of Queen of All Saints, and also the ceremonies of Christmas and Holy Week, which are performed by the Bishop at St. Iarnes Pro-Cathedral. Consequently, considering the memberships and the activities of this society, it must be concluded that the Saint lohn Berchrnan's Society is one of the most important groups in the school. Furthermore it is also fitting at this time to speak further of Father Kow- alski, the director of thi.s society. At Easter time, of this year, much to our regret, he was indefinitely taken away from his work here, through illness. How- ever, the spirit of generosity and good will that he spread amongst us will continue throughout the school. l-lis advice on the use of the apparent insig- nificant things around the altars and also on the correct methods of serving Mass will not be forgotten. The present improvements in the altar equipment around the College, are indicative of his spirit. Therefore with these sentiments, we hope and pray for Father Kowalski's speedy recovery and return to Cathedral College. ' Finally, as this society completes another year of fruitful work. by most of its members, it must again be admitted that the zeal and fidelity exemplified in the past by this society, formed the basis of the fine spirit displayed this year in the carrying out of a work, close to every Prep-seminarian. WILLIAM I. PIGOTT, '42 CA'I'I-IEDRAL COLLEGE ANNUAL

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