Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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PATRICK GARVEY Sfudenf Government Edifor 133

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3m Bob Marescu explains the purpose of the Third Order of Mt. Carmel to the group. THIRD ORDER OF MT. CARMEL The Manhattan College chapter of the Third Order Secular of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel is a religious organization unique among those of Manhattan. The mem- bers, known as Tertiaries, are united under the direction of the Order of the Brethren of Our Lady of Mount Carmel qs cu group of faithful keeping with the Carmelite spirit and striving for their end of greater Christian perfection in accordance with each individual's station in this world. This end is prescribed by their own rule and sanctioned by the Holy Fatheriin Rome. Every Friday, the Order meets in the Brothers' Chapel to carry iout their dedicated program. Tertiaries wear a scapular habit and during certain religious functions wear a full habit 'of the Carmelites. They also make certain promises that do not interfere with their secular life and share some of the merits of the Cdrmelites. Students first stdrting out follow a routine similar to that of the monastic order in which they learn the various spiritual exercises and the purposes of the order. After this they become Tertiaries and they carry out their rules by assisting at daily Mass, weekly Communion, daily recitation of the Rosary, daily meditations for fifteen minutes and a nightly examination of conscience. Thus, the Order strives for the greater glory of God, to harbor a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and to promote the good of the Church and the salvation of souls by prayers and good works. First Friday Services were a part of the duties of the Order. The font of grace.

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Manhattun photographer catches student council president Art De Simone about to start the day's work. MOHHONOH'S legislative assembly in session as officers and delegates prepare to tackle a lengthy agenda. Student 6mm? Making the voice of the student known both to the adminis- tration and at the intercollegiate level; working to serve the student needs of the campus in all areas of student IifF this is the task of the Student Council. Entrusted with the power to direct campus life for the common good of the students, student government has made steady progress through the years and at present is recognized as a respon- sible and hardworking campus institution. In preserving the finest in Manhattan tradition ana in speaking fairly and representatively for the student, the Council has earned the respect of students and administration alike. Composed of eighteen members and working closely with its moderator, the Council accomplishes its work through a number of committees, each being responsible for some area which is important to student activity. The overall poli- cies directed to fostering student responsibility and safe- guarding the extra-curricular life on the campus are formed by the President of the Student Council with the advice of his executive officers. Through the membership of representa-