Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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From Rags to Riches -John Spine and George Small get a laugh from a donation. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Freely have you received, freely give. These words of Our Lord have been fulfilled by the men of Manhattan through the St. Vincent DePaul Society. They realized the material gifts and spiritual advantages afforded them and acted to help those less fortunate. The Society was established by a group of students, under the direction of Brother Benilde Patrick, as the De La Salle Conference of the St. Vincent DePauI Society at Manhattan. Thus, Manhattan became a part of this charitable Society founded in 1833 by Frederick Oznam at the Sorbonne in France. The late Brother Charles Ambrose succeeded Brother Patrick in carrying out this work, and if is now being undertaken by Brother Chrysostom Bus . Paul Diamond, one of the leaders of the St. Vincent De Paul Clothi Each year the Society has increased its program Of activities Drive, poses with Mr. Collins. His willing smile is an indication of . . , , dedication to the clothing cause. to accomplish Its goal. In the beginning of the school year, On these steps pounds upon pounds of clothing were collected for the St. Vincent De Paul Clothing Drive. material was distributed to all students, calling their atte tion to the organization's aims. Throughout the year it spo sored the Advent and Lenten mite-box drive, the clothin drives, the Catechist Field Day, and a tea dance. In additi- they collected and received the proceeds from the collectio at the boarders' Mass on Sunday. On the spiritual level, t Society ioined with the particular Councils of the Bronx quarterly Communion Breakfasts. Because of the generosity of the students to the needs . others, the Society was able to fulfill its purpose. Henc the successful Lenten-mite-box collection enabled the me bers to distribute food to God's needy. It also disburs money to such groups as Friendship House, The Catho Worker, St. Cecilia's Mission, homes for the aged, 0 Spring Valley Camp conducted by the St. Vincent DePa Society.

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Nearer my God to Thee. WATCHERS The inspiration for this idea was the time-honored tradition of the changing of the guard in the military service. As one Watcher relieves the next, there is the passing of the crucifix and the academic gown-the symbols of the Watchers. The Watchers have no officers and membership is volun- tary. At the beginning of each semester, there is placed on the Chapel steps a chart for the students to sign for their half hour Watch. The response of the students to the Watch numbers over three hundred. Even though attendance is entirely on individual responsibility, there is virtually a 10070 turnout. During the Watch, the student is asked to say one decade of the Rosary for the Conversion of Russia. Thus a complete Rosary is said each day for this intention. Meditations, prayer book and Office of the Day are made available to the Watcher. At the conclusion of his watch, the student is asked to sign the roll book. Thus, someone who forgets his Watch may be remihded by the committee. The Watch enables the Manhattan Mon to withdraw for a half hour from the hustle of campus life. In this way, he may adore his Maker and Friend and emerge refreshed. I will walk around Thine altar, O Lord. That I may hear the voice of praise; and tell of all Thy wondrous works. I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of Thy house and the place where dwelleth Thy glory. Although the place seems empty, there is always some one to visit with a friend. .v. '1 During the Christmas Season, the crib is taken out of doors for adoration. e e, ,2 ' re

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Phil Sandstrom and Herm Washington discuss notes of the previous meeting. of practical value to the members in their quest for interracial justice. In addition to the discussions, forums are held and - uest speakers are invited to speak. Discussions are only the beginr'ting of this Society's varied activities. It observed Brotherhood Week in February and masses are said for the spiritual fortification needed to carry forth the purpose of the Society. Interfaith Week in March provided another opportunity for concrete application of the principles of interracial justice. The Society featured a film curing this week. The other activities of the Society included Ilm forums and slide presentations, field trips and full coop- eration with the Regional Commisison on Interracial Justice f N.F.C.C.S. Ackermun, Sterlini, Washington, and Synwaldt caught by the Manhuttanite Strolling Photog in the middle of one of their many confubs. INTERRACIAL JUSTICE SOCIETY Brotherhood and interracial justice form a vital part of the Christian message. Manhattan men have recognized this and several have banded together in the Interracial Justice Society in order to acquaint the student body with the many prob- lems that lie within the scope of the interracial aposto- Iate giving them the necessary incentive to put into practice those principles which stem from our mutual incorporation in the Mystical Body of Chirst. The Society has striven this year more than in previous years to put these ideals into practice. It has embarked upon an ambitious program of monthly discussions featuring either a student or a special guest speaker. These discussions imbibe special topics concerning interracial iustice and are A reminder of one of the important conferences is being pleasantly noted by members.