Immaculata High School - Magnificat Yearbook (Somerville, NJ)

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Religious Activities Immaculata, in tune with the Church of Vati- can II, set a new precedent this year by celebrat- ing a Folk Mass every First Friday. Each stu- dent, giving witness to his Christian faith, partici- pated with new vigor and enthusiasm in the modern hymns. A spirit of Christian love and unity spread among the semi-circle of Immaculatans as they worshipped God with a refreshing feeling of one- ness. A monthly Mass for each class strengthened the realization of the primary purpose of an Im- maculata education. Monsignor Kelly solemnly raised the monstrance as altar boys Albert Macchi and Stephen Bocckino paid homage to Christ, our Savior. Reverend Richard Ewing offered a crown to Mary, our Patroness and Protectress. as a symbol of Immaculatan love and devotion. Guitarists Margaret McCaughey and Kathleen Power accompanied Reverend Carl Wagner, Diocesan Director of Vocations, ad- organists Jeanette Vuocolo and Eileen Cahill during the Folk Mass 54 dressed the seniors on the importance of accepting one's voca- on Vocation Day. tion.

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,AO A sideview showed the vocalists intent on providing an enjoyable evening for all. .. .. 1 -' ' Y 5 4 I A N 2' Thomas Black, Gregory Aloia, and John Meehan led the Glee Club in the presentation of the song The Sound Of Silence. Talented pianist Eileen Cahill enraptured her listeners in the accom- paniment of The Stephen Foster Medley. 53 ASIA fy i I 2 1 i Kathleen Power's musical voice permeated the room with sweet phonic sounds. Z

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Joseph Kelly found it difficult to say no to Kathryn Johnson as she made her morning plea for mission contributions. Mission Representatives Give what you have-to someone it may be better than you dare think. -Longfellow. The Mission Representatives, mostly by their gener- ous example, succeeded in making the students realize the comfort and luxury of their own lives and the poverty and despair of others. Under the direction of Sister Brigid Maureen, I.H.M., daily collections for money and postage stamps taught each lmmaculatan the meaning of sacrifice. Mission Club Representatives awaited their turn to greet Bishop George W. Ahr. First Row: Joan Hoffman. Francis Bartolomeo, Monica Gallivan. Burton Brazill, Roberta Tehan, Stepha- nie Smedley. Back Row: Judy Johnson, Valerie Conrad, Clare Zuchowski, Margaret Kelly, Mary Ann Kosinski, Patrick Heffernan. 4 55 Chapel Aides Chapel, a tranquil haven for many Immaculatans, inspired a group of Christian girls to take on the selfless tasks of aides. Under the guidance of Sister Ann Bernadette, I.H.M., the staff, by daily acts of kindness and of love, kept the chapel truly worthy of the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Donna Paternoster, Donna Garay, Dorianne Kabo, and Paula Muent- nich worked industriously in prepar- ing the sanctuary for a Bible Vigil.