Johnstown Central Catholic High School - Memories Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY “For which cause God also hath exalted Him, and hath given Him a name that is above all names: that in the Name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in Heaven, on earth, and under the earth: and that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.”—Philipp II, 9-11. Under the capable leadership of Father Cawley the Holy Name Society has progressed much since it was inaugurated here last year. Its initial purpose is to extenuate the desecration of our Lord’s Holy Name. Although the Society is still in its infancy it is doing a great work to stimulate the boys to the realization that spiritual things are the things that really count, and that therein is to be found the source of strength and consolation so sorely needed in the world today. A love of clean speech and a deep reverence for the Holy Name of God will do much to merit for us the blessings of a kind Father. The fortunes of this organization have been in the hands of the following officers this year: President............................. John Deter Vice-President.............................. Donald Englehart Secretary......................... William Pavlick Treasurer....................... Raymond Mandrgoc Representatives: Room 100 Room 201 Room 303. Room 202. Room 200 Room 203 Room 300. Room 304 Room 305. .. Michael Boldin ....... Paul Ruth William Springer ..... James Sloan ..... Donald Klug Francis Burkhardt Leo Concannon .. William Hands Nelson Weismiller

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—25— BLESSED VIRGIN SODALITY The Magnificat “My soul doth magnify the Lord. And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Because He hath regarded the humility of His handmaid: for be hold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. Because He that is mighty, hath done great things to me: and holy is His name. And His yiercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear Him. He hath showed might in His arm; He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath received Israel His servant, being mindful of His mercy.” As He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed forever. Luke I, 46-55 Early in September our Blessed Mother, once again, spread out her mantle to include our Sodality. In the shadow of this garment and under the careful guidance of those in charge, we have carried on the rich traditions of Catholic High. We were off on a fine start with the Hallowe’en Party. Then our bazaar not only measured its success with those of past years but soared a notch higher. We introduced a new practice this year—that of hav- ing the Sodality receive Holy Communion in a body in oneof the local churches. We are certain they presented a pleasing sight to our dear Mother on March 20th. May the Sodality continue this beautiful public act of veneration. As usual the May Crowning was the climax of the year for the Sodality, and was, indeed, a glowing tribute of love and zeal of the Sodalitists. OFFICERS 1943-44 Prefect .................. Gloria Marshall Vice-Prefect ..... Mary Grace Markferding Secretary.............Mary Theresa Burke Treasurer................ Ruth Markferding PROMOTERS: Room 103........... Virginia Meyers Room 105............. Agnes Boxler Room 98........... Ruth Griffith Room 101..........Betty Rose Sellman Room 99 ......... Catherine Picklo Room 205 ............ Helen Kresak Room 203 Dorothy Mensinger Room 301 Rita Joe Ruttkey Room 302......... Josephine Jankowiak Room 304 Henrietta Mackowski

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—27- ANNUAL RETREAT Retreat Master..................Reverend Camillus Barth, C. P. Vice-Rector, St. Paul’s Monastery, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania April 3rd, 4th, and 5th were memorable days for us seniors. Dur- ing the forepart of Holy Week we made our Annual Retreat. Retreats are not new to us, but somehow this one meant so much more to us than previous ones—perhaps because it was our last before stepping out into the uncertain paths of life. Father Camillus, no doubt sensing this, was very practical in arranging the conferences to suit our needs. All seemed to revolve about the happiness we all want and expect to find here and hereafter. Great stress was placed upon faith in God and in His loving Providence, in the necessity of discovering our vocation in life, and in following it closely; and upon prayer, especially on the wisdom of cul- tivating a true devotion to our Blessed Mother. Much good was had from the private appointments which Father Camillus arranged for the students who had problems to talk over with him. Some of the highlights of the Retreat were the daily offering of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, and reception of Holy Communion, with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament following the last confer- ence of the day. On Tuesday we were privileged in having our Lord with us for all-day adoration, and on Wednesday after Father’s closing remarks the Papal Blessing was given, bringing to a close three very memorable days.