Dominican High School - Profile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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I E s .ir ' a Zi R w , t i ,:' L' 5 ,g 5 us: ,n-K mony compels students to halt their hectic schedule and review their spiritual and material goals. His Bus Days at Dominican Conscious of the unique privilege of their duties as sacristans, Joanne Lentine and Mimi DiPucchio assemble Father Britz's vestments in proper sequence. 1 bi C L fi six' - Taking advantage of the daily 7:50 A.M. distribution of Holy Communion, wise Dominicanites arm themselves with spiritual fortification. First Friday Mass also provides Mary Camilleri, Elaine Maiorana, and ,loanne Trupiano with an opportunity to receive Christ - the center of their spiritual life. Assured of Father Britz's friendly understanding, Dominicanites such as Diane Gilbert never hesitate to approach him with multi- ple problems - mental, moral, or masculine. 9