Our Lady of the Angels Academy - Angelican Yearbook (Enfield, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1956 volume:

Promtse£ of fEfje i£ acreb eart f STcsiusi to Jllargaret Jfflarp llacoque I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. I will establish peace in their homes. I will comfort them in all their afflictions. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death. I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy. Tepid souls shall become fervent. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection. I will bless every place in which an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be effaced. I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Fridays in nine consecu¬ tive months the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments. My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment. presents! g 3) orb, £§ ona anti Scepter Published by the Seniors Volume XII LADY OF THE ANGELS ACADEMY Conducted by the Felician Sisters Enfield, Connecticut ®ijc iWercp 0i CfjrtSt When the graceful water lily, having struck its roots deep in the bed of a stream or lake, reaches the water’s surface in its upward growth, it spreads out its large, round leaves upon the water and unfolds its beautiful white corolla to the golden rays of the summer sun. Like the graceful water lily, the Mercy of Christ rises from the core of His heart, to gush forth from the wounded heart, and at last to bloom forth in a flood of Divine Mercy upon all who seek His mercy. Today the need of a Merciful Redeemer is expedient. In this godless world of modern advancement, man is daily confronted with the indecent fashions of dress, destruction of beautiful old customs, and lustful seekers of power. This modern advancement is a one-sided ad¬ vancement, for it tends to satisfy only the physical de¬ mands of man, but neglects the spiritual and mental well-being. As a result, men go about seeking peace and consolation in only the material elements of life. Thus they are never satisfied, they are never at peace, they find no consolation. There is a fact that is so visible, but, poor modern man cannot see it. The fact is, that ther e is a Merciful Redeemer. He is all mercy, all peace, all consolation, all love. He goes about seeking those upon whom He can shower His infinite ocean of mercy.” The Merci¬ ful Redeemer is not an old idea of past generations. But, He is and must become a necessary part of the modern cycle of life. The Merciful Redeemer wants so much to have men come to Him. He has promised boundless oceans of mercy to the greatest of sinners. Only eighteen years ago, Christ appeared to Sister Faustina, A Sister of Mercy in Poland, to tell her of the wonders of His Merciful Heart. Through her He sought to re-teach us the story of His love even unto death. To her He told of His disappointment in us because of our distrust in His mercy and goodness. To this humble little Sister, Christ whispered the wonderful secrets that are to save mankind. On February 22, 1931, the humble nun, Sister Fau¬ stina, relates: I saw Jesus dressed in a white garment. He held one hand raised in blessing and with the other He was touching the garment at the breast. From under the garment came two rays of light, one red and the other pale.” As she knelt motionless, immersed in cross currents of joy and fear, Our Lord spoke, Paint a pic¬ ture according to the vision you see and with the in¬ scription, ' Jesus 1 Trust in Thee.’ I desire that this pic¬ ture be venerated first in your chapel and then through¬ out the whole world.” This apparition of Jesus, King of Mercy, repeated itself several times. Her confessor advised her to ask for an explanation of the red and white rays. She did and was instructed, The rays on the picture represent the blood and water which gushed forth from the depths of My Mercy when My agonizing Heart was opened on the cross. The pale rays symbolize the water which justifies the soul; the red rays represent the blood, which is the life of the soul. These rays shield the soul before the wrath of My Father. Fortunate is he who lives in their shelter, for the just hand of God will never reach him.” He then gave her an ejaculation, O Blood and Water, which has gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a font of Mercy for us, I trust in Thee.” Sister Faustina looked deep into the Merciful pierced Heart of Christ, and wrote in her diary, The Lord per¬ mitted me to see the immensity and greatness of His Mercy. If only souls could realize how much God loves them! All comparison, no matter how strong and touch¬ ing, is only a pale shadow of the reality.” Our Lord confirmed her statement many times, and He pleaded for the return of sinners . . . great sinners. . . . the well of Mercy was opened wide with a lance on the cross for all souls, I do not exclude anyone.” Our Blessed Mother appeared to Sister Faustina, too. On the Feast of the Annunciation in 1936, Mary said to her, I gave the world a Savior. You must proclaim His Mercy to it and prepare the world for His Second Coming. He will then come not as a Merciful Savior, but as a Just Judge. It will be a day of horror, resolved to be the day of Justice — the day of the Wrath of God. Angels tremble before it . . . speak to souls of this great Mercy, while there is still time. If you remain silent now, you will have to account for a great number of souls on that final day . . .” Sister Faustina died on October 5, 1938. Her time to work for God’s Mercy on earth came to an end. Now it is up to us to tell sinners about the love and mercy of the Sacred Heart. Our Savior left us a promise, too. He said to Sister Faustina: I protect, as a mother does a child, the souls that promote the devo¬ tion to My Mercy during their lifetime; and in the hour of their death I will not be their judge, but their Savior. In that final hour the soul does not have any¬ thing in its defense save My Mercy. Fortunate is the soul that during life immersed itself in the fountain of My Mercy, for justice will not reach it there.” The mercy of Christ has a far reaching effect upon everyone. To our parents it brings courage and consola¬ tion in times of tribulations. To each and every Angelite it is a place of refuge whenever we become guilty of youth’s human frailties. To everyone it is the balm that soothes physical and moral wounds. The mercy of Christ enables all men to honor that which is most elevated in the WORD INCARNATE — it infuses hope to over¬ come difficulties and grants the strength to resist them successfully. If we seek to understand and love the mercy of God, we will make a rapid progress in our spiritual life. Love and devotion to the Mercy of Christ will maintain in us a sentiment of filial piety towards our heavenly Father. It will infuse into our hearts great confidence in our daily life, and give us the necessary perseverance in the most critical moments. Towards our fellow friends, the faith and devotion to the Mercy of Christ will incline us to imitate and practice benevolent mercy. If by God’s Mercy, love of God is impressed in our hearts, all will be easy for us and we shall work without much difficulty.” —Joan Rogers ’56 2 The history of our four years g story and founde pi sim e ught by t ruled by a golden SCEPTER of wisdo unbolic of Christ’s TRUTH and guarded by a knightly SWORD gilded by the magnificence Cfjeme the LIFE. Habitation To all the lovers of the King of Love, who for a century have dwelt midst the burning heart. May they reign for ten more decades as fervent souls consumed in the love and glory of the Sacred Heart. His Holiness Pope Pius XII TE DEEM LAUD AMU S ... for the Papacy . . . Truth and wisdom forever . . . Fountainhead of continuing inspiration and guidance for the faithful. His Excellency MOST REVEREND HENRY J. O’BRIEN, D.D. Archbishop of Hartford These are our Good Shepherds —ever in the midst of their flock, ever anxious about its needs, ever troubled by the dangers threatening it, ever entirely devoted to the leading and guiding it. His Excellency MOST REVEREND JOHN F. HACKETT, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop 7 SISTER MARY VITERBIA Principal Chemistry, Mathematics 8 SALUTATORIAN JUNE ELLEN ANDERSON Enfield Congregational Church Enfield, Conn. Nothing that is given in a spirit of generosity is ever lost.” Bishop Sheen Class President 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Christopher Club 1, 2; Literary Club 1, 2, 3; Angelite Staff Reporter 2, 3; Art Director of Angelite Staff 4; Quill and Scroll Medal 4. Heart of Jesus, I put my trust in Thee! (An indulgence of 300 days) VALEDICTORIAN MARILYN ANN BARBIERI St. Mary Windsor Locks, Conn. Books are the ever-learning lamps of accumulated wisdom.” G. W. Curtis Secretary 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Genesians 3, 4; Christian Citizenship Forum 1, 3, Corresponding Secretary 2; Maris Stella Club 1, 2, U.S. Torch Reporter 3; Literary Club 1, 2, 3; Avila Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Angelite Staff 2, 3; Business Manager of Angelite Staff 4; Latinum Auxilium Awards 1, 2; Quill and Scroll Award 4; Scholarship to Albertus Magnus College 4. 10 CONSTANCE THERESA BRZEZNIAK St. Joseph Webster, Mass. All great art is the expression of man’s delight in God’s work — not his own.” Ruskin Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Genesians 4; Polish Circle 1, 2, 3, 4; Maris Stella 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chris¬ tian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy Kingdom Come! (An indulgence of 300 days) MARILYN THERESE BUCKLEY St. Mary Windsor Locks, Conn. ' The silence that accepts merit as the most natural thing in the world, is the highest applause.” Emerson Glee Club 1, 2, Vice-President 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Christian Citizenship Forum 1, 3, 4; Christopher Club 2, 3, 4; Genesians 3, 4, Vice-Presi¬ dent 3; Maris Stella 2; Angelite Staff Reporter 4; State of Connecticut Board of Examiners Scholarship for Nursing 4; Class President 2; Class Vice-Presi¬ dent 4. MAUREEN ANN DUNNE St. Bernard Hazardville, Conn. rt The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it. Emerson Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Chris¬ tian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3, 4; Marian Library Circle 1; Business Club 4; Literary Club 2, 3; Ge- nesians 3, 4. the Sacred Heart of Jesus be loved in every place! (An indulgence of 300 days) CHARLOTTE MARIE FALKOWSKI St. Adalbert Thompsonville, Conn. He that respects himself is safe from others; he ivears a coat of mail that none can pierce.” Longfellow Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Chris¬ tian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3; Business Club Secre¬ tary 4; Treasurer of Class 4; Marian Library Circle 1; Genesians 4. 12 I JACQUELINE JOAN LABUTIS St. Bernard Hazardville, Conn. Success does not depend so much upon external help, as on self-reliance.” Abraham Lincoln Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Angelite Staff 4; Christian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3, 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Genesians 4; Secretary 3, 4; President of Business Club 4; Vice-President of Class 1. MARY LEONA LEGERE St. Patrick Thompsonville, Conn. Patience is the companion of wisdom.” St. Augustine Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Chris¬ tian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3, 4; Genesians 4; Marian Library Circle 1; Business Club 4; Class Treasurer 3. 13 ROSALIE DEANNA LEVESQUE St. Mary Windsor Locks, Conn. Pleasure comes from without, but joy comes from within. Bishop Sheen Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 1; Latin Club 1; Business Club 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Christian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3, 4; Genesians 4. DOROTHY ANN MAJESKI St. Adalbert Thompsonville, Conn. For blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, and though late, a sure reward succeeds.” William Congreve Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Chris¬ tian Citizenship Forum 3, Corresponding Secretary 4; Class Homeroom Leader 1, 2, 4; Marian Library Cir¬ cle 1; Librarian 4; Angelite Business Manager 2; Business Club Vice-President 4; Genesians 4. 14 STASIA ANN PERZAN Sacred Heart Easthampton, Mass. After the verb ' To Love,’ ' To Help’ is the most beau¬ tiful verb in the world.” Baroness von Suttner President of Class 1; Christopher Club 1, 2, President 3; Glee Club 1, 2, Assistant Librarian 3, 4; Polish Circle 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Christian Citizenship Forum 2, Secretary 4; Genesians 4; Angelite Staff 2, 3; Avila Club 4. Heart of Jesus, Let me love Thee and make Thee Loved! (An indulgence of 300 days) VALEDICTORIAN JOAN VERONICA ROGERS St. Mary Windsor Locks, Conn. He who attempts to set up God’s kingdom in his heart, furthers it in the world.” Cardinal Newman Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 2; Homeroom Leader 3; Class President 4; Literary Club 2, 3, Secre¬ tary 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3; Corresponding Secretary 4; Genesians 3, 4; Writers Club 3; Assistant Editor 3; Editor-in- Chief 4; Latinum Auxilium 2; Know English Latin Contest 3; Typing Award 3; First Place local Voice of Democracy” Contest 4; Third place in state-wide chapter contest 4; First place Encyclical Contest, Senior-Junior Division 4. 15 CATHERINE ELIZABETH SMITH St. Adalbert Bronx, New York He is the richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature!’ Socrates Christopher 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Polish Circle 2, 3, 4; Genesians 4; Christian Citizenship Forum 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2. Zl for Thee, Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! (An indulgence of 300 days) CAROL JANE WALLACE St. Mary Windsor Locks, Conn. Only the actions of the just, smell sweet and blossom in the dust. James Shirley Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christopher Club 1, 2, 3; Genesians 4; Latin Club 2; Christian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Club 4. ESTHER MARTHA WALTERS St. Mary Windsor Locks, Conn. Every joy is gain, and gain is gain, however small.” Robert Browning Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Marian Library Circle 1; Ge- nesians 4; Catholic Citizenship Forum 3, 4, Presi¬ dent; Latin Club 2; Christopher Club 1. Sacred Heart of ]esus, I believe in Thy Love for me. (An indulgence of 300 days) JOANN LOUISE ZENZICK St. Adalbert Thompsonville, Conn. True greatness is measured not by superiority, but by service. Bishop Sheen Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Avila Club Secretary 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, Parliamentarian; Christopher Club 1, 2, • 3; Christian Citizenship Forum 1, 2, 3, 4; Genesians 3, 4; Latinum Auxilium Award 1, 2; Presidential Candidate for State Junior Classical League 3. 17 LEARNING BY DOING Joan Rogers (standing) and June Anderson (seated) work industriously to prepare one of the halogens, namely, bromine. In the Cat TRUTH is a If U Carol Wallace, Jacqueline La- butis, and Rosalie Levesque ear¬ nestly prepare for TOMORROW during the Office Practice period. Seniors increase their religious vocabulary by doing research in encyclopedias and other hand¬ books on certain theological terms. Clockwise: Carol Wallace, Marilyn Buckley, Charlotte Fal- kowski, Constance Brzezniak, Marilyn Barbieri, Jacqueline La- butis, Maureen Dunne, and Doro¬ thy Majeski. W TW SECRETARY AND TYPIST BEARS THE SEED cflRR(ES CHRIST 0FFICE business Students of the Problems of American Democracy’’ Class dis¬ cuss the probabilities of the Pres¬ idential Election of 1956. Stand¬ ing: Marilyn Barbieri; seated (left to right) : Catherine Smith, Esther Walters, Joann Zenzick, Stasia Perzan, Marilyn Buckley, Constance Brzezniak. ic Economy, f, and the WAY EE. Audio-visual aids make lessons in French conversation enjoyable as well as instructional to the seniors of the French II Class. Left to right: Esther Walters, Catherine Smith, Marilyn Barbieri, Joann Zenzick, Constance Brzezniak, Marilyn Buckley, and Stasia Perzan. Seniors implant the seed that will germinate into genuine Catholic participation in business through a vibrant Catholic life. Left to right: Dorothy Majeski, Charlotte Falkowski, Maureen Dunne, Leona Legere. The THOUGHT of the speech is the SPEECH. A short time before her public appearance, Joan Rogers delivers her prepared speech I Speak for Democracy” before a group of her classmates. Congratulations! Joan wins first honors in local area and third in the state finals. The Good Lord blessed the wholehearted speaker. We plan and replan; we organize and reorganize the theme and set-up of The Angelican.” Speech is More Than Words It Is Life. Hie 1956 ANGELICAN STAFF at its busy hours. Composer, Joan Rogers; Artist, June Anderson; Typists, Leona I.egere and Maureen Dunne; Layout and organization, Marilyn Buckley and Marilyn Barbieri. Responsibility is the Creed, Code Norm, and Barometer of Every Senior Marilyn Buckley and Joan Rogers smile in earnest — They hold signatures of Angelites who pledge themselves to carry on a Building Fund Campaign. Joan Rogers passes the key of editorship to her successors: Sarah Wallace and Judy Jed- ziniak. Gertrude Elmer receives recog nition for her literary achieve ment. Seniors present special assem¬ bly commemorating Catholic Press Month. Research — Research and more research broadens the senior’s knowledge. Seniors admire the marvels of Christmas. The Seniors’ last refrain of Gloria in Excelsis Deo.” An historic occasion—Friend¬ ly moments in t the private office of our good Senator from Connecticut, Honorable William Purtell. ... i« m � n � ' • On the steps of the Congres sional Library. A special spot in the Franciscan Monastery Garden. w m m It ' p ■ m tj! tr t J 1 I If ■ I U ||L III K 1 1 1 Deep—deep—in the Luray Caverns. A Biblical Drama in Three Acts played by a cast of eighty (Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores) Act I—Scene I—A Garden—Esther (Joan Rogers) with her cousin (Marilyn Buckley) finds homelife a joy. News of the banished pagan Queen Vashti reaches the home of Esther and disturbs its peace. Act I—Scene II—Queen ' s Palace—From amongst the loveliest of maids, King Ahasuerus (Phyllis Knight) chooses Esther for his Queen. Act II—Scene I—Outer Court of the King’s Palace— The King ' s courtiers (1. to r.: Rose Marie Peraro, Cyn¬ thia Buckland, Sarah Wallace) are discontented with the peace and quiet that reigns in the Kingdom through Esther’s influence. Haman (Edna Demers) appears on the scene and brings about a renewal of the pagan law that none may enter before the King save those whom he calls.” This is followed by a decree to have all the Israelites killed. Ti 1 - ff 1 Act III—Scenes I and II—Courtroom in Esther’s Palace—The Banquet Scene. Mary Lou Sullivan leads the court maids in Pantomime Song. Amidst the gaiety of the banquet, Esther reveals the true character of Haman. Haman is sent to the gallows he prepared for Mordecai. The Israelites are saved, and peace and happiness prevail. Act III—Scene I—King’s Inner Court—The King’s Chamberlain (Judith Jedziniak) keeps watch, while the King in want of sleep is tormented by a remorseful con¬ science for endorsing the mas¬ sacre of the Israelites. Christ , Our Way of Life Prologue Saint Augustine states that man has two eyes — the visible eye and the invisible eye. With the visible eye man is able to see the objects about him. These objects are apparent because they are illumined by the sun. Then there is the invisible eye. That is the eye of the soul. Through this eye we see truth, and this truth is illumined by the grace of God. The full and magnificent wisdom of truth, emulsified in God’s grace, is de¬ veloped in the hearts of youth through light, strength, peace, and love. Light The wisdom of light” illumined the path of sixteen girls to the doorstep of O.L.A. With the uncertainty and awkwardness of adolescence, we ventured into a new phase of life — high school life. We were Fresh¬ men. We began this new phase of school life with a Red Mass during which we beseeched the Holy Spirit to root deep into the depths of our souls the wisdom of light.” A few weeks later the lightness of our sense of humor was tested by a distinct process — INITIATION. Faithfully all of us passed the test amid blushing cheeks and shy smiles. This made us become a part of the Angelite’s Way” of life. Henceforth every duty, every pleasure, every sorrow made us stronger and better Angelites. And so the wisdom of light had carried us through our first year. The mystery of study had been illumined as a beautiful system of intellectual develop¬ ment. The ideals and principles of Christian living began to glow more brilliantly. Strength Nothing good is ever found without diligently searching for it.” Often did we seek intercession through the wisdom of strength.” As Sophomores we had advanced another step in education. This, of course, brought greater responsibility and harder studies. We had passed from the stage of aweness to that of seriousness. Our knowledge had broad¬ ened, our minds developed, and our thoughts became more profound. We fought the many battles of Caesar’s Gallic Wars. We ploughed the ground, we blazed the trail, we cheered for independence, as we relived the historic moments of our great forefathers. But through all this diffi¬ culty we had learned that Christ was the Source of all strength — physical, mental, and spiritual. Prayers for strength and perseverance were constantly on our lips and in our hearts, as we interceded Our Lady of the Oratory during this Marian Year. But after this difficult year we found that through the aid 28 of the wisdom of strength we had gained perseverance. Now we were ready to pass from the realm of lowerclassmen to that of upperclassmen. Peace As Juniors we were entering into the final phase of our Academy education. We experienced the distinct pride and joy of being upper¬ classmen. The solemnity and impressiveness of Ring Day imprinted upon our hearts the spirit of true loyalty towards our beloved faculty, fellow Angelites, and school. This spirit of loyalty and love we sought to exter¬ nalize. Thus, the Angelite Pledge — the principles for every ideal Angel- ite, came into being. The wisdom of peace” reigned within our hearts that year. We en¬ tered into a more profound study of the history that shapes our religious beliefs. We studied, discussed, and observed the beauty and mystery that surrounds man, animals, and plants. The finer things of life we sought to admire in the culture of our American literature. Truly, the wisdom of peace and true holiness permeated our third year. At last we had found and strengthened the aims of knowledge, peace, piety, and religion. Love Our Senior year was the culmination of all — our light, our strength, our peace. It was crowned with the virtue of all virtues — love. Our first three years had been blessed years of development. We had striven to learn the principles and ideals of Christian womanhood. Our Senior year had completed the development with love. The spirit of love ruled throughout our fourth year. Every outstand¬ ing experience and joy was typified by this great theological virtue. The 100th anniversary of the extension of the universal Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — No greater love hath men known,” the presentation of Esther,” the love of a Jewish maiden for her people, the celebration of the Felician Centennial — the harvest of true Franciscan love and work, the sisterly affection and delight of true companionship which ac¬ centuated the atmosphere of Mother-Daughter Day, the silent love that passed amid the smiles, the tears, and the farewells on Graduation Day shall remain forever a cherished memory. Thus comes the close of four years of peace, love and joy at O.L.A. In our early years we had been instructed in principle. Now as we enter into the humdrum and activity of life we look toward our years in which we shall strive to perfect the principles instilled within our hearts. Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect” . . . (Matthew 5,48). We look toward the years in which we shall walk the Life with a Sword of honor as our defense and speak the Truth with a golden Scepter in our hand. 29 The Joy of Accomplishment We lay the Chain of Angelite Cherished Tradition” at the feet of Our Lady of the Campus. time as a class we pose by the Grotto Congratulations! Marilyn Barbieri The doors of our childhood are closed. We stand upon the threshold of life, mentally alert, physically sound, spiritually strong, a splendid example of noble young womanhood. The whole panorama of experi¬ ence lies before us, and those who look upon us with eyes of understanding see a vision of the good we strive to do in the world. 1 Character Is the Masterpiece Of Life! Good Bye! Good Luck! God Bless You! — is all that we can say Like knights of old were faring forth to fight With Angelite heritage so dear to our heart. • Hi Onward We March Together . . . Through the microscope’s eye Mary Cynthia Buckland, Ednamae Demers, and Adele Chwalek find an abiding in¬ terest in living things — re¬ spect for life — and a dispo¬ sition to protect and preserve it. Before launching out into the depths of Church History, the Juniors concentrate on a basic factor — the primacy of the Pope. Standing: Shirley Fortier, Anna Flasinski. Seat¬ ed: Joan Andronik, Sabina Klamborowska, Donna Bur¬ gess, Mary Ann Golden. Adele Chwalek, Carol Pas- tormerlo, Sarah Wallace, Judy Jedziniak, Mary Cynthia Buckland and Doris Langlois analyzing and interpreting College Entrance Examina¬ tions. Juniors of the French I Class are mastering their ir¬ regular verbs. Standing are Ednamae Demers and Sabina Klamborowska. Seated left to right — first row are: Joan Andronik, Anna Flasinski; sec¬ ond row: Diane Skower, Sa¬ rah Wallace, Rosetta Fish; third row: Cynthia Buckland, Judith Jedziniak, and Adele Chwalek. A group of determined Juniors write shorthand forms fluently and accurately to de¬ velop a high rate of speed and to achieve successful stenographic skills in the field of business. Standing left to right: Margaret Wong and Virginia Ulitsch. Seated: Ca¬ rolyn Leroux, Helene Ryb- czyk, Rosemarie Peraro, Bet¬ ty Murray, Faith Pellegrini, Dorothy Wlazlo. Adjusting entries for ac¬ crued expenses are made as efficiently as any other entry by these earnest bookkeepers. At the board: Judith Feld, Virginia Ulitsch. Seated: Ca¬ rol Pastormerlo, Margaret Page, Donna Burgess, Helene Rybczyk, Shirley Fortier, Rosemarie Peraro. Precision, efficiency, and serv¬ ice combined with an awareness of the Madonna’s love are fore¬ most in the minds of these future business leaders. Left to right: Jacqueline Conway, Joan Lyn- skey, Betty Siemionko, Doris Langlois, Faith Pellegrini, Betty Jane Murray, Maryann Golden, Dorothy Wlazlo. At attentioh, as Mr. Neil Sloane from the Govern¬ ment Employment Service interprets procedure of test. Outdoor education is a joy. Biology field trip con¬ cludes with the measuring of the length of the dandelion tap root. At close of the Quill and Scroll Candlelight Serv¬ ice .. . The service over, the smiles appear. Gertrude Elmer, foreign ex¬ change student, speaks to her American classmates of Ger¬ man culture and tradition. Physical Examination by a school doctor is a must for the Juniors — School Nurse, Sister Mary Laetitia interviews Sabina Klamborowska. Reverend Mother Mary Laura presents the medal offered by the French Government to Judith Jed- ziniak, third prize winner in the National French Contest, in the presence of Sister Mary Viterbia, prin¬ cipal of the Academy. Juniors in Easter splendor . . . They planned . . . they executed . . . they smilingly posed. JOYFUL MOMENTS — Ring Day Communion Breakfast . . . Fresh¬ men play the role of hostess as Father John Shea and Father Michael Gryglak C.M. join the friendly conversation. Golden Moments SOLEMN MOMENTS — Ju¬ niors at the altar rail on their memorable RING DAY. BLESSED MOMENTS — Rev. John B. Shea of New Haven, Conn., blesses the rings which will bind the Juniors to their ALMA MA¬ TER. Tuneful Moments O.L.A. Choir singing The Mass in Honor of the Sacred Heart” by Dobbelsteen. HOLY MOMENTS — Juniors ex perience the joy of laying their cor sages on the altar of Mary. DRAMATIC MOMENTS — On Class Night Seniors pass on the Chain of Academy heritage to the Juniors . . . Be sure your lance is lifted for the right — And let the plume of courage grace your crest — Let honor be your shield in this great quest . . Latin II students give very serious thought to their study of Liturgical Latin. Margaret Molinski hands posters to Mary Lou Sullivan and Rose Marie Carrigan, while Linda Ashton stands at the board with her translation complet¬ ed. In an atmosphere permeated with Christian Charity, these Sopho¬ mores are developing skill in ad¬ dressing envelopes. Standing: Bar¬ bara Przeracki and Heidi Prass; Seated: Left to right — Loretta Przeracki, Patricia Bergeron, Esther Alaimo, Dolores Pellegrini and Con¬ stance Gannuscio. The English assignment: Sketch the rise and development of the ballad” impels this group of Sopho¬ mores to tap the resources in the Academy Library. Standing: Left to right — Adrienne B., Yvonne L., Margaret F., Frances K., and Jeanne A.; Seated: Marcia F. and Carol D. ■mill In American History Class, Sophomores are locating routes of early explorers. Car- melina DiMaria and Marilyn Connor trace the routes in their texts; Judy McDonald points out the routes on the map; Phyllis Knight and Jus¬ tine Biesiadecka use the globe. A penny saved is a penny earned” is the group’s thought as it figures a discount series. At the board: Judith Norris, Helene Henry; seated: Elizabeth Wojnar, Patricia Stomsky, Mary Louise Longo, Mary Alice Sullivan, Susan Case. Things seen are mightier than things heard. Sophomores study the Mass through the medium of visual aids. Standing: Carol S., Helene H., Carol Ann D., Mary Lou S. Patience and Purpose Know No Defeat Camera takes the diligent Sophs un¬ aware during the serious job — annual examinations. Two Angelites, however, lift their heads to pass on a friendly smile. Interested Carol Stroiney summons the aid of Laura Szczechowicz in the perplexing algebra problem. Another tree on our cam¬ pus — in an impressive tra¬ ditional ceremony the Sopho¬ mores plant their class tree — a .Red Hawthorn. In the fore¬ ground are the class officers (left to right): Ann Virginia Zawisza, Mary Louise Longo, Mary Lou Sullivan, and Carole Dudek. When Christmas comes — there is great interior joy, peace and happiness. The preparation of the Christmas pro¬ gram is a sophomore privilege. Sophomores bring ' In Mo¬ zart’s Time,” a lovely oper¬ etta, on the stage to com¬ memorate the bicentennial of Mozart’s birth. At the Quill and Scroll Candlelight Ceremony each student draws flame from the light of truth. Sophomores take pride in displaying special cookies in connection with their theme Christmas in Foreign Lands.” 45 You shall draw waters with joy out of the Savior ' s fountains These are the opening words of the encyclical, Haurietis Aquas” (You Shall Drink the Water) is¬ sued by Pope Pius XII to mark the first centenary of the extension of the universal Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pope Pius IX in 1856. The feast which occurs in June commemorates the love of Christ for men. The encyclical complements two others on the sub¬ ject of the Sacred Heart — Annum Sacrum” (Con¬ secration of Mankind to the Sacred Heart), issued in 1899 by Pope Leo XIII, and Miserentissimus Re- demptor” (Reparation Due the Sacred Heart), issued by Pope Pius XI in 1928. Haurietis Aquas” differs from the preceding encyclicals in the matter that it deals primarily with the Biblical and theo¬ logical foundations for the devotion. The Holy Father gives in general the birth and development of the devotion from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to its full blossoming, which was due mainly to the influence of the revelations re¬ ceived by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690). It is related that Christ disclosed the wonders of His love and His desire to make them known to all man¬ kind. St. Margaret Mary met many obstacles in her mission of spreading the devotion, but gradually the cause began to triumph. In 1765, the Feast of the Sacred Heart was approved by Pope Clement XIII for the dioceses of Poland and any others who might request it. On August 23, 1856, the Sacred Congre¬ gation of Rites, with the approval of Pope Pius IX, extended the celebration to the entire world. Then, on June 11, 1899, Pope Leo consecrated the entire Catholic world to the Sacred Heart. He declared this to have been the great act” of his 25-year pontificate. Pope Pius XII states in this encyclical, Haurietis Aquas,” that the love found its supreme expression in the Incarnation of the Divine Word.” The cult of Christ’s Sacred Heart, says the encyclical, glorifies the personality of the Incarnate Son of God. Catholics revere the Sacred Heart, says the Pontiff, as a symbol and clear image of the infinite charity of Jesus Christ that moves us to love one another.” The encyclic? urges all faithful to turn to this devotion to the Sacred Heart as a special form of devotion to Christ because of His love for mankind. — Isaias 12, 3 The new encyclical is divided into five parts. The first answers charges of naturalism and sentimental¬ ism against devotion to the Sacred Heart. It stresses that the devotion is rooted in the revelation of God’s love for humanity. The second part quotes portions of the Gospels and the writings of the Church Fathers documenting the threefold love of Jesus, who became Man for the salvation of the sons of Adam. The third section recalls how great was the love of the Word made flesh for humanity, and how the Precious Blood which poured forth from Christ’s side has, during the centuries since the Passion, inundated the word as an inexhaustible source of grace for man¬ kind. In the fourth part, Pope Pius recalls the history and evolution of the devotion to the Sacred Heart. In the fifth section, he answers other accusations against the devotion to the Sacred Heart. The Holy Father emphasizes the necessity of promoting the de¬ votion more and more as a true synthesis of the en¬ tire Christian religion. His Holiness then emphasized: Who can adequately describe the throbbings of the Divine Heart of the Savior, the certain sign of His infinite love, in the moment in which He offered humanity His most precious gifts: Himself in the Holy Eucharist, His most holy Mother, and the priest¬ hood. There is no obstacle against the adoration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, inasmuch as it is a shar¬ ing and an expressive symbol of that inexhaustible charity which the Divine Redeemer feels even now for mankind. In fact, although the Sacred Heart is no longer subject to the troubles of this present life. It is always alive and beating, and in an inseparable manner is united to the Person of the Divine Word and, in Him and through Him united to His Divine Will.” We the Class of 1956 feel honored to commemo¬ rate this momentous occasion, by choosing the Mer¬ ciful Christ” as our patron and guide through our life. Indeed, we shall love, honor, and increase the demotion to the Sacred Heart, for it is a standard for the salvation of human society.” — Joan Rogers ’56 46 With Song, Sword, and Scepter The story of our four years is told in three words — Song, Sword, and Scepter. Woven in and mingled around these three words are the joys, the difficulties, and the triumphs of sixteen Angelites. That is why these three, little words have been chosen to represent the ideals and principles of four years of peace, love, and joy at O.L.A. With Christ as the model of all youth, we were led to perform all ac¬ tivities with a Song in our hearts. The spirit of joy and sisterly love per¬ meated every game, every duty, every celebration. For when the heart is glad, the duty becomes a pleasure, the game becomes an honorable sport, and the celebration becomes a means of passing and sharing happiness with others. The spirit of giving that reigned within our hearts as we prepared the Initia¬ tion, Get-Acquainted-Adoption, the Christmas Party, Ring Day Ceremonies, Mother-Daughter Day, and finally Faculty Day have left an indelible impres¬ sion upon our hearts. Each impression strengthened the links in The Chain of Academy Heritage.” Indeed, this was a beautiful symphony of joy and happiness that echoed in our youthful hearts throughout four years at the Academy. With Christ as our Life, we fought each difficulty as befitted genuine Christian youth — we fought with a knightly Sword of courage, and we found and learned a new life, a life born in the Living Bread. The spiritual aspect of our four years is, without doubt, the most important. For it is that part of our life that gave us the sword of Faith which enables us to strike at the enemy of our salvation. It is that part of our life in which every happiness natural and supernatural blends. It is through this part of our life that we learned to fight the ever present evils of materialism and secularism. During our years at O.L.A. every opportunity afforded itself as a means of strengthening our life spiritually. Before and after each session, we interceded the wisdom of the Holy Ghost . . . Veni Sancte Spiritus.” We began our school year with Red Mass Day. We observed the First Fridays with Mass and Holy Communion. A truly spiritual atmosphere reigned supreme for three days during the annual retreat. It was through Christ, the Living Bread, that we found hope to hold high our knightly Sword of courage. With Christ as our Source, we held tenaciously the golden Scepter of Truth. It was through our attainment of truth that we developed the ideals of clear thinking and sound reasoning. In our years at O.L.A. we sought to understand the principles that govern our creed, our country, and our very life. And as we grasped and understood these maxims, we also saw some¬ thing else. We saw education, not as a technical, progressive advancement, but, as a beautiful system of intellectual development. We also saw that the spirit of religion is as necessary a part of our education as reading, writing, and arithmetic, for it is through the spirit of religion in our education that we learned the Christian way of life. And it was through our Christian edu¬ cation that we triumphed with truth over falsehood and with knowledge over ignorance. Joan Rogers ’56 47 Engaged in the study of the Hundred Years’ War,” students listen with interest to Margaret Wong’s account of the struggle between England and France. Left to right (first row) Josephine Pietras, Jane Ingraham, Carol Gallerani; (second row) Armida Magrini, Maria Filossie and Carol Tinsman; (third row) Theresa Grochowska; (standing) Marie Gondek. With Courage And Etithusiasm We Bravely Go On A Freshman group follows the pattern of the Liturgical Cycle. Sitting from left to right are Janice McKenna, Mary Ann Kap¬ lan, Nancy Lanski, Clara Pikul, Carol Lougee, and standing from left to right are Carolyn Bid- well, Joan Akalska and Eileen Sweeney. Freshmen Aspirants Enjoying Choral Speaking in the Polish Class. Left to right: Mary Raj- ner, Patricia Lukasik, Theresa Majewska, Harriet Raymond, Beverly Huebner, Joan Maluda and Florence Orszulak. Kneeling: Theresa Pietrzak. ■j. Mil trr rifh mM t, jUv Mru. mtiJ lint V. ' ■■ ■ t ' tfjt lubli.ry.tr, “ 0 pmi U.. ' .h Latin I students at work with comparison of adjectives. Marian Orr Is preparing the flash cards, while Joyce Zenzick and Kath¬ leen Wong work at the black¬ board. Looking on are Madeleine Pellegrini, Veronica Laite, Nhyla Smith and Barbara Bertussi. It ' s all very simple . . . Kath¬ leen Shea explains addition of fractions having a binomial de¬ nominator. Following the pro¬ cedure are (right row) Joan Quaglini, Patricia Crowley, Mary Ellen Leary; (left row) Joan Gregorski and Claire Turgeon. A group of English I students perusing George Eliot’s novel, Silas Marner.” Left to right: Barbara Kalmer, Barbara Ma- leski, Joan Peraro, Mary Mitchell, Claire Langlois, Lucille Pagani and Jane Prajzner. I Happy Welcome’’ to O.L.A. to Gertrude Elmer, an Exchange Student from Germany, and to Kathleen and Margaret Wong, the two Scholarship Students from Brazil. Business Arithmetic Stu¬ dents, though penniless, do some serious research in the line of investment. Seated (from left to right) : Barbara Typrowicz, Judith Kapinos, Judith Jackman. Standing: Sandra Brackoneski and Kath¬ leen Carrigan. Vast and spacious campus proves to be an ideal place for Freshmen “Initia¬ tion. Judith Kapinos, Kathleen Shea, Ar- mida Magrini and Judith Jackman are brimming with joy as they make prep¬ arations for the Ring Day Party. 52 Fondly we work together Freshmen enjoy their first Christmas at O.L.A. 0 Barbara Typrowicz, Nhyla Smith and Jane Ingraham seem quite enthusiastic about their hobbies. Freshmen prove themselves to be more than amateurs in rendering St. Joan of Arc Skit,” their Ring Day Play. ' Little Sisters offer their Big Sisters” to Our Lady of the Campus. Barbara Malbski is doing her share to bring Christ back to Christmas” through charity . . . Somebody will be happy with the Sunshine Basket.” From Budding July To Blooming June JULY 17. Aspirants happily exchange greetings and eagerly tell of their experiences as they return from summer vacation. 19. Aspirants leave blueberry patch deserted. 24. Strike up the band! St. Mary’s Drum Corps enter¬ tain viewers on campus. 31. Lawn Party draws a great crowd to the Convent grounds. AUGUST 2. Feast of Our Lady of the Angels—Hail Holy Queen! 9. We spend a delightful day at Camp Chet-a-Rose. 11. The movie Alexander G. Bell” arouses our scien¬ tific interest. 12. Feast of St. Clare . . . Her life of sacrificial love draws us nearer to God. 25. A farewell surprise for Aspirant graduates — Weiner roast on O.L.A. Campus. 26. Nine graduates enter Novitiate Portals. 28. The Felician family grows . . . Thirteen join the ranks of the aspirants. 30. Old memories of the Academy are recaptured via movie screen. SEPTEMBER 4. Prayerful wishes for a happy feastday to our devoted principal, Sister Mary Viterbia. 7. The portals of O.L.A. open — Merry voices of Angelites resound a new school year. 8. Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God. A Bles¬ sed Birthday to God’s Mother and ours — classes accelerated — New Convent and Chapel cornerstone laid — Angelites take part in the ceremony. 15. Feast of Our Lady of Seven Dolors — Aspirants ex¬ tend feastday wishes to their directress, Sister Mary Doloria — Red Mass Day Officially commences the beginning of a new school year — Students invoke the aid of the Holy Spirit. 19- Angelites admire the cultural exhibits at the Eastern States Exposition. 22. Students travel to Bradley Field to welcome a distinguished guest visitor — His Excellency Bishop Gawlina from Rome. 23. Fifty-four Freshmen challenged at Academy Initia¬ tion Rites. 28. Feast of St. Michael the Archangel — Students pay tribute to their chaplain. Reverend Michael Gryglak, C.M., with an entertaining and enjoyable evening — Four Town Fair. OCTOBER 1. Traveling Virgin begins her October Tour — Angel¬ ites pray the rosary on the bus, to and from school. 2. Feast of the Angels — Impressive ceremonies chris¬ ten the bell Angelus” for the new Motherhouse and Chapel. 4. Feast of St. Francis — Franciscan joy permeates throughout the Academy. 9. Parents and friends sponsor a Pantry Shower for O.L.A. Aspirants. Mother Mary Laura opens the shower with the first gift. 18. Aneelite Aspirants pay tribute to Reverend Mother Mary Laura on her feastday with a Biblical Drama Esther.” 19- Student body extend blessed feastday greetings to their Honorary President, Mother Mary Laura. 24. United Nations Day — Democracy class holds spe¬ cial assembly. 25. The first snowfall — Every pine and fir and hem¬ lock wore an ermine too dear for an earl.” — Our Lady of the Angels Fraternity marks its formal be¬ ginning with the profession of fourteen aspirants in the Third Order of St. Francis. (T. O. S.) 30. From China to Brazil to U.S.A. — Kathleen and Margaret Wong begin their studies at O.L.A. 31. Halloween with its spooks and spirits, chills and thrills, marks the end of October. NOVEMBER 1. All Saints’ Day — Happy Feastday to all! 6-12. American Education Week — Open House — Report Cards. 7. Joan Rogers ’56 and Judy Jedziniak ’57 score first and second in the local Voice of Democracy contest. 11. Students attend the Diocesan C.Y.O. Rally. A special treat for the Aspirant Angelites — a movie — Miracle of the Bells.” 20. O.L.A. Guild members assemble in Convent Chapel to commemorate the Felician Centennial. 21-27. Festive Celebration marks Felician Centennial Week. 21. Feast of the Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary — 100 years ago the Servant of God, Mother Mary Angela, founded the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Felix (Felician Sisters) . . . His Excellency Bishop Hackett celebrates Pontifical High Mass at St. Adalbert’s in Thompsonville, Conn, to commemorate the historic occasion. DECEMBER 5. Seniors and juniors greet their Little Sisters” (Fresh¬ men) at the Get-Acquainted-Adoption Gathering. 8. Feast of the Immaculate Conception — Mary’s faith¬ ful Angelites praise Her with a thousand Aves. 9. Polish Classes hold a special assembly to commemo¬ rate the centennial of the death of the great Poet- Prophet of Poland — Adam Mickiewicz. 11. Angelites journey to St. Joseph Church in Suffield to venerate the relic of the Good St. Ann. 12. Seniors entertain O.L.A. Guild with The Christmas Pearl.” 15. Angelites view a Christmas play Why the Chimes Rang” enacted by the children of Enfield Street Ele¬ mentary School. 23. Christmas in Many Lands” staged by the Sopho¬ more Class brings school to a cl ose for the holidays. 24. Sunshine Baskets bring happy holidays to needy families. 25. Christ the Saviour is born — Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace to men of good will. 26. Aspirants depart to enjoy the holidays with their loved ones at home. 30. Aspirants return to spend the New Year with their Felician family. JANUARY 1. Happy New Year — Christ’s Peace and Joy to All! 2. Classes resume after a much enjoyed vacation. 54 4. A special movie treat — Silver Skates.’’ 17. Various departments of O.L.A. honor the 250th Birthday Anniversary of Benjamin Franklin. 23-27. Semiannual Examinations—Veni Sancte Spiritus! FEBRUARY 2. Feast of the Purification — Angelites renew Blue Army Pledge. 5-8. Annual Retreat! Blessed Three Days! 12. Two alumnae, Jean Cybulski and Frances Rybczyk re¬ ceive nurse’s caps — Faculty witness ceremony at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, Conn. 15. Ash Wednesday — The Holy Season of Lent begins. 20-24. Winter Vacation! 27. Students return to their school duties. 29. Seniors commemorate Catholic Press Month with a special program. MARCH 1. ‘he ad Joseph — Good St. Joseph, pray for us! 2. Warm congratulations and prayers are offered for Very Reverend Mother Mary Simplicita on her feastday. 7. Angelites salute the Vicar of Christ, Pope Pius XII on his 80th birthday and his 17th anniversary of his coronation, with special prayers and special program. 9- Biology students present assembly on three major diseases of man — heart, cancer, and tuberculosis. 10. Via Peter Pan Bus Lines we enroute to Boston, Mass., to view Pilate’s Daughter.” 11. Angelite Aspirants sponsor special evening program commemorating the anniversary and birthday of Pope Pius XII. 17. Feast of St. Patrick — Irish lassies appear with the Irish smile” and the traditional green. 19- Old Man Winter huffed and puffed snow in all his fury . . . Angelites enjoy two days’ vacation. 25. Strew ye the palms” reechoes the praises of THAT FIRST PALM SUNDAY. 28. Seniors in a special assembly, interpret the newly- revised Holy Week Liturgy Services to the Fresh¬ men Class. APRIL 1. He Has Risen . . . Easter Morn . . . Alleluia . . . Alleluia. 2. Sister Mary Viterbia, Principal, attends the National Catholic Educational Association Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. 8. Feast of the Merciful Christ . . . Seniors pay homage to their class patron by attending Mass and Holy Communion. 9. Angelites resume classes with a springtime vigor . . . 4th term begins. 12. Angelite Staff sponsors luncheon. 13. Feast of the Annunciation (transferred from March 25) — Angelites join with the Archangel to chant Mary’s praise, Ave Maria, gratia plena.” A Flappy and a Blessed Feastday to Mother Mary Annunciata. 16-18. Business Angelites take part in three business con¬ tests sponsored by the National Commercial Con¬ tests. 17. Latin Students participate in the 25th Annual Na¬ tionwide Latin Examination — Auxilium Latinum. 18. The National Annual French Contest challenges the students of French. 22. Prize-Winning Drama Esther” enacted by cast of 80 23. Sophomore Guidance Group commemorate Vocation Month with a special assembly. 24. Joan Rogers ’56 awarded first prize ($75) in the Junior-Senior Division of the Sixth Annual En¬ cyclical Essay Contest, sponsored by the Archdiocesan Labor Institute. 25. Marilyn Barbieri awarded scholarship to Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, Conn. 25. Sister Mary Laurette addresses Parent Teachers Edu¬ cator Group of St. Joseph School, Thompsonville, Connecticut. 25. The Commercial Club Future Business Leaders of America” present Business Techniques. 27. Class of ’58 sponsors annual Arbor Day ceremonies by planting a rose-colored hawthorn on the O.L.A. Campus. MAY 1. May Day — Feast of St. Joseph the Workman — Colorful procession honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Good St. Joseph . . . The Traveling Virgin begins her annual May tour of the Angelite homes. 2. Quill and Scroll Society holds Candlelight Ceremony . . . presents awards to honor students in journalism . . . Editor-in-chief passes key of editorship to assist¬ ants. 3. Angelites of Polish descent don ribbons of red and white to commemorate Polish Independence Day. 9. A treat — A movie . . . Mr. 880.” 10. Marilyn Buckley ’56 receives a nurse’s grant from the State of Connecticut, Board of Examiners for Nursing. 13. Mother’s Day — Sister Mary Laurette addresses Mothers at a Communion Breakfast — St. Mary’s, Indian Orchard, Mass. 14-16. C.U. diploma seekers take Washington Compre- hensives. 17. Angelite Choral Groups observe Mozart Bicenten¬ nial with a special assembly. 18. Feast of St. Felix — Community feast — RING DAY. 20. Sister Mary Doloria is guest speaker at the Annual Communion Breakfast of the Enfield Council of Catholic Women, St. Patrick’s Church, Thompson¬ ville, Connecticut. 21. Seniors depart for Washington, DiC. 1 23. Students admire Father Flanagan’s Boys’ Town in a film A Place Called Home.” 28. Seniors return with wondrous tales of Washington. JUNE 3. Gaiety reigns supreme at Mother-Daughter Tea. 4-8. Days of final examination. 8. 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Feast of the Sacred Heart . . . Thy Kingdom Come, O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! . . . Angelites attend Mass of Thanksgiving and renew their Act of Con¬ secration to the Most Sacred Heart. 10. COMMENCEMENT DAY! 12. Class Night . . . Seniors bid farewell to O.L.A. and pass the chain of cherished tradition to the Juniors. 13. School year terminates . . . Seniors bid final fare¬ well to the faculty, to schoolmates, and to happy school days! GOODBYE! GOOD LUCK! GOD BLESS YOU! 55 Ad Multos Annos Uroczystosci Jubileuszowe “Papieza Maryi” W jubileuszowych uroczystosciach papieskich biezacego roku bral udzial caly swiat. Z okazji osiemdziesieciolecia urodzin i sie- demnastolecia Ponryfikatu obecnie nam panujacego Papieza Piusa XII plyn?ly do Wiecznego Miasta” gratulacje, zyczenia i upominki wdziecznosci i przywiazania do Stolicy Swi?tej, a do Serca Bozego trafialy strzalki goracych prosb o laski potrzebne dla Pierwszo- rzednego Ministra Krola Milosci” jak nazywa Ojca Swi?tego — Ojciec Mateo. Nic jednak w tym dziwnego, gdyz nie tylko Katolicy, ale i ludzie innych wyznan a nawet zaci?ci wrogowie Kosciola, uwazaja, Papieza Piusa XII za wielka osobistosc, za najwieksz postac historyczna w obecnym stuleciu, za dynamicznego dzialacza i najzdolniejszego meza stanu. Katolicy i niekatolicy zwracaja si? do Niego po otuch?, wskazowki i przewodnictwo. Jego pisma, przemowy i encykliki maja przeogromna wag? w swiecie, a pole wiedzy Ojca Swi?tego jest zadziwiajaco szerokie. Nasz obecny Oj¬ ciec Swi?ty kierowat i kieruje todzia Piotrowa w czasach bardzo trudnych i burzliwych . . . w czasach wojen, rozterek, przesladowan, rozlewu krwi i wzmagah mi?dzy obozem Chrystusa a obozem ducha ciemnosci. Stosunki takie wymagaja od Ojca Swi?tego naj- roztropniejszej dyplomacji i taktu, aby zapobiec dalszemu znisz- czeniu i by p rzywrocic swiatu lad i pokoj upragniony. Obecny Pontyfikat odznacza si? dotad w historii papiestwa niedorownana dzialalnoscia, ktora zjednala Ojcu Swi?temu Papiezo- wi XII wiele tytulow wielkosci. Olsnil On kazd faz? zycia kosciel- nego, a nader zmiennym stosunkom naszego wieku zaradzal z zadziwiajaca odwaga, szybkoscia i roztropnoscia. Jego slawne en¬ cykliki Mediator Dei” i Mystici Corporis” jakotez i znaczne zmiany w liturgii zjednaly mu tytul Papieza Liturgii”. Niewyczer- pujace wysilki o pokoj trwaly w burzliwym swiecie i w dodatku imi? Jego rodzinne Pacelli” wysluzyly Mu tytul Papieza Pokoju.” Jego laskawa przyst?pnosc dla kazdego bez roznicy wyznania, naro- dowosci i stanowiska daly Mu prawo do tytulu Papieza Ludu” ... Jego ojcowska troskliwosc, nie tylko dla swych owieczek, ale dla calej ludzkosci uczynily Go godnym tytulu Anielskiego Pasterza”. Zastanawiaj c si? zas nad wielka liczba swi?tych beatyfikowanych i kanonizowanych przez panujacego nam obecnie Ojca Swi?tego, to jednozgodnie swiat przyznaje Mu rytul Papieza Swi?tych”. Jednak tytulem najdrozszym sercu Jego Swiatobliwosci — to tytul Papieza Maryi” . . . Nadzwyczajne i czule nabozenstwo Ojca Swi?tego do Maryi uwydatnilo si? w roznych wpadkach Jego Ponty- fikatu, a przedewszystkim w ogloszeniu Roku Maryjnego i Dog- matu Wniebowzi?cia, w ustanowieniu swiat Niepokalanego Serca Maryi i Krolowej Wszechswiata, w wydaniu Encyklik o Maryi i w rozszerzaniu nabozenstwa rozancowego. Czyz to wszystko nie stwierdza Jego tkliwego przywiazania do Matki Boga, Jego milosci dzieci?cej i ufnosci bezgranicznej w wstawiennictwo Maryi? O jakze drogim jest ten tytul Ojca Swi?tego. Polacy maja pod- wojny powod do radosci, gdyz ta SAMA MATKA CZ STO- CHOWSKA, KROLOWA POLSKI, ktora trzysta lat temu cudownie bronila Jasnej Gory . . . tak . . . Ta Sama . . . z glownego oltarza w papieskiej kaplicy w Castel Gandolfo, codziennie patrzy dobrotliwie i usmiecha si? stodko do naszego Ukochanego Ojca w Chrystusie, do Piusa XII, czy to odprawiajacego Msz? Swi?ta, czy tez pogra- zonego w modlitwie u Jej Stop. Obraz ten — to dar Polski dla Piusa XI i jego nast?pcow. Nad nim na samym szczycie widnieje mapa kuta w marmurze. Po jednej stronie oltarza obraz przed- stawiajacy zwyci?stwo Sobieskiego pod Wiedniem, po drugiej Cud nad Wist ” . . . dowody macierzynskiej troskliwosci i opieki Krolowej Polski nad nasza Ojczyzna. Kiedy w uroczystym dniu jubileuszowym Ojca Swi?tego Polacy za granica, zast?puj c swych braci wspolrodakow skazanych na milczenie poza zelazna kurtyna, laczyli si? z calym swiatem kato- lickim w okazaniu swych uczuc synowskiej milosci, holdu i wier- nosci . . . radowali si?, ze ten PAPIEZ MATKI BOZEJ” tak cz?sto kl?ka do modlitwy wtasnie przed obrazem Matki Boskiej Cz?stochowskiej . . . O b dzmy pewni, ze Pani Cz?stochowska codziennie slyszy z ust Ojca §wi?tego ten sam powtarzany modli- tewny szept z prosba o zmilowanie i opiek? nad tym NARODEM, ktorego jest WLADCZYNI ' ’ i KR0LOW4” od trzystu lat. Wiele mamy dowodow tego szczegolnego nabozenstwa Ojca Chrzescijansma do Matki Bozej Cz?stochowskiej, oraz Jego trosk¬ liwosci i przychylnosci dla Jej Krolestwa, nie tylko w Jego listach i odezwach skierowanych do naszego narodu ale i w czynach fiobroczynnych. Narod Polski,” mowi Ojciec Swi?ty na poczatku swego Listu Papieskiego o Cz?stochowie,” . . . zawsze chwalebna Krolowa tylu zwyci?stwami wslawiona tak wielka otaczal czci ze w niej nikomu nie pozwolil si? wyprzedzic, a Matka Najswietsza odwzajemniala si? warn za to czule nabozenstwo tym widoczniejsz pomoc im grozniejsze bylo niebezpieczenstwo.” Wolni od trwogi,” nawoluje dalej Ojciec Swi?ty, zwroccie oczy wasze z panown gorliwosci do Bogarodzicy i Krolowej waszej, co dziewicz stopa starla piekielnego wroga ... a najmilosciwsza Matka nie opusci napewno ukochanych przez siebie Polakow, ktorzy wedlug slow waszego przeslawnego wieszcza, Adama Mickiewicza, s OBRONCAMI MARYI I JEJ IMIENIEM ZYJA.” O jakaz serdeczna troska o los Narodu polskiego przebija si? chocby w nast?puj cych slowach Namiestnika Chrystusowego: Powiedzcie im, iz Namiestnik Chrystusa miluje Polsk? cala i nosi ja swym sercu . . . Papiez bardzo kocha Polsk? ... to jest prawda . . .” — A Polska odwdzi?cza t? papiesk wspanialomyslnosc i t? ojcowsk dobroc i troskliwosc — milosci , synowsk , holdem woli i poddanstwa, stalym przywi zaniem do Papieza, gotowa jesli potrzeba, przypiecz?towac wiernosc Stolicy Swi?tej wlasn krwi , bo Polak zawsze placi ’’SERCEM” za SERCE”. NIECH ZYJE NAMIESTNIK CHRYSTUSA . . . DAJ MU BOZE JAK NAJDEUZSZE LATA” ... ten okrzyk serdecznych zyczen i zarliwej modlitwy wydziera si? z piersi kazdego Polaka w tym ROKU WIELKICH ROCZNIC — PAPIEZA MARYI.” Polska Najswietszego Apostotka Serca” Przygarnij do Siebie i nasz narod caly Dawne cnoty wzbudz w nim, gorliwosc Twej chwaly; Gdy Tobie kornie sip zniza, Niech Twe Serce don sie zbliza; Ocalze nas, Boze .. . Niech nas wrog nie zmoze.” Uroczystosc Serca Jezusowego — to promyk sloneczny w kalendarzu Swiat koscielnych . , . promyk przyswieca- j cy swiatu swiatlem prawdy . . . promyk, ogrzewaj cy serca ludzkie miloscia Boza . . . promyk, ozlacajacy dusze kruszczem drogocennych lask Serca Bozego . . . przez STO ostatnich LAT, od chwili jak Papiez Pius IX oglosil swiatu to Swifto. W dniu 8 czerwca b.r., gdy swiat kato- licki skladal ponowny hold Bozemu Sercu obchodz c pamiatkg tego wielkiego zdarzenia, Polska jedna z naj- pierwszych Apostolek Najswietszego Serca, z swieta dumsi mogla sie poszczycic, ze bfdzie wnet obchodzila nie stuletnia rocznicf, ale dwustulecie jego posiadania. Znana jest powszechnie oficjalna odezwa Serca Bozego do swiata w objawieniach zleconych Swi tej Malgorzacie Marii Alacoque dnia 27 grudnia 1673 roku, lecz w jakimze to cieniu nieswiadomosci pozostaje fakt, ze POL¬ SKA wyprzedzila wypowiedziane zyczenie Pana Jezusa zebrzacego o odwzajemnienie tej przeogromnej milosci, jaka palalo Jego Boskie Serce ku ludziom, a za ktor odbieral tylko ozieblosc. O tak . . . POLSKA byla jednym z pierwszych krajow, na ktory zbawcze slonce kultu Bo¬ zego Serca zsylalo swe zlociste promienie, nie tylko mi¬ losci Bozej, ale i apostolstwa, rozswiecajac i rozgrzewajac serca Synow Polskich” do wiernosci Bogu. Kosciolowi i Ojczyznie. Wszak pierwsza Litania do Serca Pana Jezusa —to utwor wielkiego Apostola Serca Jezusowego, po 1 - skiego Jezuity, Ojca Kaspera Druzbickiego z Poznania. ktory rowniez wydal pierwsze w swiecie dzielo o Bozym Sercu p.t. Serce Jezusa celem sere wszystkich.” C ' ekawy jest, fakt, ze Ojciec Druzbicki umarl w 1662 r., a obja- wienia Sw. Malgorzaty mialy miejsce dopiero w 1675 r.. to jest, kilkanascie lat po jego smierci. Zaledwie 48 lat po smierci Swiftej, bo w r. 1723, biskupi Polski, pierwsi z wszystkich biskupow katolickiego swiata, udali sie do Stolicy Apostolskiej z oficjalna prosba o przyspieszenie zatwierdzenia kultu Serca Bozego. Jezus, niedajacy siy nigdy przescignac w swej milosci i hojnosci, nagradza narod nasz za t£ gorliwosc apostolska i Polska ze wszyst¬ kich krajow w swiecie juz w roku 1765 pierwsza otrzy- muje od Papieza Klemensa XIII przywilej obchodzenia publieznego swiata Najswietszego Serca Jezusowego oraz celebrowania Mszy Swi tej o Bozym Sercu. Inne narody jeszcze dlugo na to czekac musialy. Plomyk milosci naszej Ojczyzny ku Najswi tszemu Sercu Jezusowemu wybucha ogniem apostolstwa i zarem swym ogarnia inne kraje. W roku 1724 krolewna polska Maria Leszczynska wychodzi zam z za krola Francji Lud- wika XV i tym sposobem staje si£ wielka apostolk Bo¬ zego Serca we Francji, gdzie si£ to Serce Najswi tsze objawilo Siostrze Malgorzacie Marii. Jej corka, krolewna L udwika, porzuca dwor krolewski, wst puje do Karmeli- tanek i tarn jako Siostra Teresa od Sw. Augustyna cale swe zycie poswi ca Apostolstwu Najswietszego Serca. I otoz POLSKA przez swe apostolki staje sie iywym Pos- lancem Serca Jezusa” w obeym kraju. MARYJA, Krolowa Polski, i SERCE JEZUSOWE . . . oto najwieksze skarby naszego narodu. Ale nie dziwmy sie temu, ze Polacy, jako pierwszy w swiecie narod wyniesli to Serce no oltarze i ze pierwsi poczeli obchodzic Jego uroezyste Swieto. Nie moglo bye inaezej . . . bo gdzie MARYJA, tarn JEZUS . . . tarn i Jego BOSKIE SERCE . . . tak, to SERCE . . . ktore tak bliziu- tenko bilo przy Sercu Matki Niepokalanej. W roku 1656 Krol Jan Kazimierz obiera Maryje za Krolow Polski. Zauwazmy, ze prawie rownoczesnie wspomniany powy- zej Ojciec Druzbicki szerzy kult Bozego Serca . . . O, bo MARY}A MATKA CZESTOCHOWSKA, KROLO- WA POLSKI-to MATKA SERCA JEZUSOWEGO. Jej to zawdzieczamy, ze narod Polski tak przylgnal do Serca Jej Boskiego Syna. W tym roku poswieconym uczczeniu Najswietszego Serca, oby to milosierne Serce Jezusa wedlug slow powy- zej przytoczonej piesni polskiej przygarn lo nasz prze- sladowany narod do Siebie, wzbudzilo w nim dawne cnoty i gorliwosc o chwaly Boza . . . Oby zblizylo sie do wszystkich sere i rodzin polskich i zakrolowalo w nich powrotnie . . NAJSWIETSZE SERCE JEZUSA, PRZYJDZ KR6 LESTWO TWOJE! Polski Rok Maryjny (od 3 maja 1956 r. do 3 maja 1957 r.) Ciebie za Patronke moja i Panstwa mego KR0LOWA dzisiaj obieram . . . Mnie, Krolestwo moje . . . wojsko i pos- polstwo . . . wszystko Twojej osobliwej opiece i obronie polecam . . . w moim, ministrow, senatorow, szlachty i pospol- stwa imieniu, obiecuje Ci, ze czesc i chwa- G Xe Syna Twojego Jezusa Chrystusa Zbawi- ciela naszego rozszerzac bede po wszyst- kich krainach krolestwa polskiego, posta- nawiajac, ze gdy zlitowaniem Syna Twego otrzymam zwyciestwo nad Szwedem, bede sie staraJ by rocznice tego w mym pan- stwie i to az do skonczenia s ' wiata solennie czczono rozpamietywaniem Hski Boskiej i Twojej, Panno Przeczysta . . Z Katedry Lwowskiej na falach pedzacego przez trysta dlugich lat czasu przyplyn?ty do nas, do wrot 1956 roku, te slowa slubow Krola Kazimierza, ktory obral Maryj? za KR6- LOWi POLSKI. Wowczas rozplakane glosy tlumu zgroma- dzonego w swiatyni Panskiej zagrzmialy zapalnym Amen, Amen, Amen,” na swiadectwo, ze swoje uczucia i swoje wota ze slubem krolewskim lacza. W tym jubileuszowym polskim roku maryjnym zwiazanym wlasnie z trzechsetna rocznica tychze slubow Jana Kazimierza, Obrony Cz?stochowy i ogloszenia Matki Bozej Krolowa Polski, serca nasze . . . serca wszystkich Polakow, tak tych ktorzy za zelazna kurtyna zmuszeni s do milczenia, jakotez i tych, ktorych nielitosciwa r ka straszliwej wojny rozproszyla po calym swiecie, odpowiadaja echem wznowionej gorliwosci i miiosci dla Rzeczypospolitej i Jej Wszechwladnej Krolowej . . . dla wszystkiego, co nasze . . . co Polskie. Polacy zdala od Polski lacza si? duchem z bracmi swoimi w obchodzeniu tego polskiego Roku Maryjnego przez zycie godne krwi swych ojcow tylekroc wylewanej za Wiar? i w ich plynacej zylach przez uczynki spelniane na chwal? Tej, ktora jest Krolowa Polski i swiata calego. Cudna tkanin? momentow religijno-maryjnych i narodowych, tak bliskich sercu kazdego Polaka w tym roku wielkich rocznic . . . w tym roku rozpoczynaj cym dziesiecio- lecie przed Millenium Chrztu Polski, niech przeplata zlota nic wdzi?cznosci dla Jasnogorskiej Maryi za tylekrotna obron? i nad naszym narodem polskim . . . Cud nad Wisl ” . . . Jasna Gora” . . . Zwyci?stwo Sobieskiego pod Wiedniem” . . . oto lsniace gwiazdy na maryjnaym niebie Krolestwa Cz?stochowskiej Pani ... ale miliardowe gwiazdeczki codzien- nej macierzynskiej troskliwosci o narod przez siebie umilowany nie przestaly migotac ani na chwileczk? z dnia na dzien . . . z roku na rok . . . ze stulecia na stulecie . . . Wzywajac si? w cudna histori? naszego maryjnego narodu, opromienionego uzasadnionym tytulem Przedmurza Chrzescij- anstwa” . . . starajmy si? azeby 300-lecie Krolowania Matki Boskiej Cz?stochowskiej uczcic wdzi?cznosci . . . pokut . . . i modlitwa. Naklaniajac si? do Pasterskiej Odezwy jak do wszystkich w swiecie Polakow wydal J. E. Ks. Arcybiskup Jozef Gawlina, — Niechaj kazde serce polskie stanie si? mal Cz?s- tochowa, Jasn Gora miiosci i cnoty.” Wsluchani w zyczenie Piusa XII — bysmy godnymi uroczystosciami wspaniale uczcili pamiatk? pomocy, jakiej nam uzyczyla Bogurodzica Dziewica, niezwyci?zona Patronka Polski, czujna Strazniczka chrzescijanskiej wolnosci,” - czynmy wszystko, co nam serce i umysl kaze, by uswiadomic sobie, ze jestesmy narodem Maryj¬ nym; ze poddanstwo nasze Krolowej Cz?stochowskiej domaga si? od nas wypelnienia slubow Narodu. Rok 1956 ma bye wielkodusznym oddaniem si? naszym Jasnogorskiej Maryi bez zadnego ale” . . . tak, aby Polska Maryjna stala si? LATAR- NI4 MORSK4 . . • przyswiecajaca calemu swiam przykladem odnowionego nabozenstwa, przywi zania i wiernosci dzieci?cej, a zarazem poddanezej, dla Przeczystej Matki Boga, a swej Kro¬ lowej i Pani Cz?stochowskiej, ktorej Serce przebija osmy miecz bolesci . . . miecz wtloczony przez nieprzyjaciol Jej Ukochanego Narodu . . . Czemu z Twych przeslodkich oczu splyu-a ha perlista, A na zranionym Obliczu — smutku chmurka mglista? Ach, bo Serce me macierzynskie tak bardzo rani.” Odpou iedziala z uyrazem wipolczucia Czgstochowska Pani; W ' rog mego narodu, Krolestu o moje tak uciska i gn$bi, Chcqc u ydrzec mu u tarf zakorzenionq w serca glfbi.” Lzy wspolczucia Maryi, Matki naszej, czule otrzyjmy, Co sil starezy 300-lecie Jej Krolestwa uezeijmy; A Ona Narod nasz zaprowadzi na zwycigstw wyzyny, Skronie Mfstwa Polskiego uwienezy w wawrzyny. 59 V Mite Wspomnienia Dzwon do nowej kaplicy Po zabawie snieznej Radosc swiateczna przy choince Wesola rozrywka podczas swiat Podarunki wielkanocne od Wielebnej Matki Wesole Alleluja” u stop Maryi Program ku czci Ojca Swigtego Akt 2 — Scena 1: — Zewn?- trzny dziedziniec patacu kro- lewskiego. Sekretarz krolewski spisuje okrutny dekret krola zmierza- j cy do zaglady ludu izrael- skiego. Estera Estera,” pi?kny i pouczaj cy dramat biblijny w trzech aktach, odegrany przez Internatki z okazji Imienin Wielebnej Matki, oparty jest na tie wypad- kow historycznych ludu Izraelskiego z czasow niewoli perskiej. Estera, grajaca najglowniejsza role, zyje na wygnaniu wraz z swym przybranym ojcem, Morde- cheuszem. Krol perski, Ahasuerus, wyslawszy Krolo¬ wa Vashti na wygnanie, obiera Ester? za swa nas- t?pna Krolowa. Haman, pyszny i prozny dworzanin i minister Krola, jest poprostu rozwscieklony prawnym post?powaniem Mordecheusza, ktory mu odmawia czci naleznej tylko Bogu Samemu. Niepomny tego, iz Krolowa Estera pochodzi z rodu zydowskiego, swymi intrygami i podlym pochlebstwem naklania krola, by zarzadzil ogolna rzez Izraelitow. Estera, w obecnosci Krola na bankiecie odkrywa ziosc Hamana, ocala narod swoj od zagtady i staje si? opatrznosciowym narz?dziem w odzyskaniu utraconej wolnosci dla niego. Haman, zas, z rozkazu Krola, ginie na tej samej szubienicy, ktora podst?pnie zgotowal dla Mor¬ decheusza, ktory jednak teraz staje si? wlascicielem dobr Hamana i doradc krolewskim. ESTERA, ktora wybawila zydow od smierci jest figura Najswi?tszej Maryi Panny, ktora zostajac Matka Zbawiciela, wyba- wila caly rod ludzki od smierci wiecznej. Akt 1 — Scena 2: — Paiac Krolowej Najpi?kniejsze panny z ca- lego krolestwa, z pomi?dzy ktorych ma bye wybrana nowa krolowa, zabawiaj Krola im- ponujacym tancem. Akt 2 — Scena 2: — Ogrod w palacu Krolowej Estery Estera spotyka si? z swym przybranym ojcem, Mordeche- uszem, ktory oznajmia jej smutna now in? o ma jacej nas- tapic okrutnej rzezi narodu zydowskiego z rozkazu Krola. v Wielkie Rocznice HENRYK SIENK1EW1CZ Wielkie] Postaci Narodowej Na tie POLSKIEGO ROKU MARYJNEGO cudnie zarysywuje si? postac tego, ktory w Trylogii” mistrzow- skim swym piorem tak obrazowo, malowniczo, przeslicz- nie i zywo, a przytem z tak przedziwna prostota odmalo- wai OBRON£ CZESTOCHOWY i SLUBY NARO- DOWE KROLA JANA KAZIMIERZA — te wielkie rocznice, ktore stanowi tresc biez cego roku jubileuszo- wego naszej Ojczyzny. O tak . . . z szeregu przejasnych, na niwie pracy ojczystej zasluzonych postaci czoiowo wybija si? w tym roku 1956-tym postac najznakomitszego powiesciopisarza swiata, HENRYKA SIENKIEWICZA, ktory do obchodow narodowych biez cego roku wnosi swoje cztery wlasne rocznice, mianowicie:—110-lecie swych URODZIN, 80-lecie swych ODWIEDZIN DO STANOW ZJEDNOCZONYCH, 60-lecie PRZETEU- MACZENIA SWEJ NAJBARDZIEJ ROZPOWSZECH- NIONEJ POWIESCI QUO VADIS,” i 40-lecie SMIER- CI. Wieszcz nasz urodzil si? 4 maja 1846 roku w Woli Okrzejskiej na Podlasiu, tej ziemi przesiakni?tej krwia meczenska naszych braci rodakow. Ksztalcil si? najpierw w szkolach pod zarzadem moskiewskim i juz tutaj mlo- dociane serce wiernego Syna Ojczyzny sfysz c bezczelne klamstwa rzucane na narod nasz polski, slubowalo do- wiesc swiatu i wrogom, ze Polska jest wielka i pot?zna, a jej narod szlachetny i rycerski. Po ukonczeniu szkol elementarnych i srednich wstapil na Uniwersytet Warsza- wski, a po powstaniu 1863 r., gdy w Polsce zapanowalo wielkie przygn?bienie, budzil w narodzie ducha, zach?- cajac Polakow do pracy i poswi?cenia dla dobra Ojczy¬ zny. Podrozowal bardzo duzo po Europie i Afryce. W r. 1876 puscil si? w podroz do Ameryki, by odwiedzic swych braci rodakow na obczyznie i tu napisal rzewna nowelk? pt. Latarnik. Po dwoch latach powrocil Sienkiewicz do Polski i tutaj spod piora wieszcza wyszla najbardziej u nas znana powiesc historyczna z wieku 17-go tzn. TRYLOGIA”: — Ogniem i Mieczem,” Potop,” i Pan Wolodyjowski. Napisal je ku pokrzepieniu sere rodakow, bo opisuje te chwile, kiedy na Polsk? spadly straszne kl?ski polityezne, a jednak podzwign?la si? znowu i zajasniala bohater- stwem, gdyz byli ludzie, co wierzyli w przyszlosc i umieli si? zdobyc na poswi?cenie dla Ojczyzny. Po kilku miesia- cach w powiesci KRZY2ACY przypomnial znow narodowi, ze mial i ma do czynienia z pot?znym wro- giem, ktory nie zna litosci i kieruje si? nienawisci% uzy- wajac niecnych srodkow ku naszej zagladzie. W preslicz- nej zas powiesci dla mlodziezy, pt. W PUSTYNI I W PUSZCZY” szlo mu o wyrobienie w czlowieku t?giego charakteru w wake z przeciwnosciami i szlachetnych uczuc. Wszechswiatowa slaw? zdobyla mu bardziej dla cu- dzoziemcow zrozumiala powiesc pt. QUO VADIS,” w ktorej przedstawia zwyci?stwo moraine pokornych, prze- sladowanych chrzescijan w wieku pierwszym po Chrys- tusie nad pot?znym, lecz duchowo upadaj cym swiatem rzymskim. Za t? powiesc otrzymal wielce zaszczytn nagrod? Nobla” udzielana tylko najznakomitszym pisa- rzom. Powiesc ta przetlumaczona na wszystkie j?zyki, przypomiala swiatu, w ktorym smutno, ci?zko i duszno bylo zyc, t? wzniosla prawd?, ze bez wiary w Boga i bez cnoty, wszystko jest udr?czeniem ducha.” ... Imi? Sienkie- wicza poznal caly swiat, a przez niego Polsk? i jej pi?k- ne bohaterskie czyny i dzieje. Chylily si? przed nim czola. Szanowali i uwielbiali go wszyscy nawet nasi wrogowie. Ale SIENKIEWICZ — to nie tylko wielka figura lite- racka . . . SIENKIEWICZ — to ARCHANIOL, ktory stal na strazy praw naszego narodu protestuj c przeciwko bezprawiu i barbarzenstwu wzgl?dem naszego narodu, ujmujac si? u cesarza rosyjskiego za pokrzywdzonymi rodakami. SIENKIEWICZ — to rowniez najtroskliwszy OJCIEC wszystkich Polakow, a szczegolnie polskich dzie- ci. Wszak w czasie drugiej wojny swiatowej, b?d c w Szwajcarii. i liczac blisko 70 lat, walczyl slowem i piorem, a na jego glos i jego imi? szla zywnosc dla polskich dzie- ci. Ameryka, Francja, Anglia, Japonia wysylaly okr?ty zywnosci dla biednych ofiar wojny w Polsce. Nie dziw, ze nad jego smierci w roku 1910, zaplakal caly narod, a z kazdego polskiego serca poplyn?la gor ca modlitwa do Boga o spokoj jego duszy. Zwloki jego sprowadzono z Szwajcarii do Warszawy w r. 1924 i zlozono w podziemiach katedry Swi?tego Jana. I my rowniez obchodzac t? pami?tn rocznic? naszego wieszcza i pisarza cieszacego si? wszechswiatow slawa skladajmy swe polskie serca u jego stop oddaj c czesc nalezna wielkiemu — PISARZOWI — WSKRZESI- CIELOWI DUCHA NARODOWEGO — PRAWDZI- WYMU I ZASEUZONYMU SYNOWI NASZEJ OJCZYZNY.” Inter natki Odd a] a Hol ' d Polskiej Mowie Stowami Sienkiewicza Adelcia Chwafek Moznaby mniemac, ze Bog tworz c Polakow, rzekl im: — Oto na domiar wszystkiego dajg warn spiz dzwi czny a niepo- zyty . . . Daja warn zioto blyszczace, a wy z tego uczyncie mow£ wasza’... I powstala ta MOW A — niepozyta, jak spiz, swietna i droga, jak zloto . . . jedna z najwspanialszych na swiecie... biogoslawi ca i blogoslawiona, czysta jak Iza, slodka jak mi- Stasia Perzan ' ' Powstali rowniez liczni mistrze siowa, ktorzy ze spizu uczy- nili ram harfy, a ze zlota nawiazali na nia struny, a wowczas pocz la spiewac ta POLSKA HARFA i wyspiewywac dawne zycie. Az przyszedl wreszcie tej harfy najwi kszy z mistrzow, i polozywszy na niej dlonie wydostal z jej strun takie dzwi ki . . . ze wowczas nawet, gdy przestawal grac, wszystkim si£ zdawalo, ze WIELKI MISTRZ gra jeszcze, a to echo gralo, echo sere po lskich.” Przed zyw krolow zawsze mozna uderzyc czolem i przy- niesc jej skarby w ofierze. Ta zas nasza KROLOWA, ktor% on (Slowacki) obdarzyl, byla i bgdzie nie tylko zywa, ale i nies- miertelna POLSKA MOWA.” Sabina Klamborowska 63 Modlitwa do Krolowej Polski Najswi?tsza Matko Nasza Kro- lowo Polski, upadamy z pokora przed Toba w trzechsetlecie cu- downej obrony Jasnej Gory i Twego nad narodem naszym pa- nowania. W wiekopomna, roez- nic? Twego Jasnogorskiego zwy- ci?stwa i slubow Jana Kazimierza dzi?kujemy za uwolnienie narodu od zalewu herezji, od potopu szwedzkiego i za matczyna opiek? przez wieki. Prosimy Ci? z sere wiernego Ci ludu polskiego, doswiadezonego cierpieniami: Okaz si? znow Matka. Wspomoz nas na nowo Ty, ktora jestes narodowi od wiekow pomoc nieustanna, pomoc przedziwna i skuteczn . Upros Twojemu ludowi lask? swiftosci. Blogoslaw jego znojnej pracy i trudom. Strzez jego wiary i obyezajow. Oslaniaj malzenstwa i rodziny polskie i stan na strazy ich trwalosci. Wez w macierzynska opiek? mlodziez i dziatw?. M?zom polskim daj trzezwosc, wiernosc zasadom Chrystusa i Jego Koscioia oraz stalosc w Wierze. Polskiej kobiecie daj zrozumienie wielkiej godnosci i powoiania Bozego. Kapianom naszej Ojczyzny oraz jej synom i corkom, sluz cym Bogu i bliznim w zakonach, daj swi?tosc i moc Apostolow. Calemu narodowi upros jednosc, zgod?, milosc bratnia, poczucie ducha narodowego i misji dziejowej. 7 . Maryjo, Spraw, by Polska byla rzeczywistym Krolestwem Twoim i Twego Syna. Aby nadal pozosta- la przedmurzem chrzescijanstwa,” wierna, Cora Kosciola i Ojca sw., matka nowych swi?tych, godnym narz?dziem Twoich posiannictw. A my, dzieci Twoje i poddani, w ten Wielki Jubileusz ponawia- my Kazimierzowe sluby, obierajac Ciebie, Bogarodzico, na krolow? sere, rodzin i domow naszyeh, od- dajac caly narod pod przestodkie panowanie” Twego Niepokala- nego Serca. Pragniemy ze w ' szyst- kich sil stac na strazy wiary i Twego w Ojczyznie naszej Krolo- wania. Tak nam dopomoz Bog i Ty Pot?zna, Wladna, Zwyci?ska Krolowo Polski, o Jasnogorska Maryjo. Amen. We Are Thankful To . . . - Mr. and Mrs. J. Akalski Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Walter Andronik Dr. Joseph Badway Mr. and Mrs. John Bajgert Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barbieri Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baron Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Baron Mr. and Mrs. Omer Bernard Mrs. A. Bertussi Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Biega Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Biesiadecka Miss Annie Bigelow Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Blake Mrs. Stefanie Blazuk Mrs. Stefania Bobinski Mr. Anthony Brzezniak Mr. and Mrs. John Buckley Mr. James E. Callander Mrs. Joseph T. Cashman Children of Mary — Easthampton, Mass. Children of Mary — Middletown, Conn. Children of Mary — Thompsonville, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chwalek Mrs. Frank Ciak Miss Annie Ciesielczyk Mr. and Mrs. William Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Conlan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel V. 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Rl 9-8769 Compliments of ALAIMO ' S SUPER MARKET 719 Sumner Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts SUCCESS AND BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1956 A FRIEND Compliments of JOHN MACIOLEK POST NO. 154, INC. Thompsonville, Connecticut Compliments of ALBERT B. MITCHELL Compliments of SUFFIELD SAVINGS BANK Compliments of D. F. LARUSSA Windsor Locks, Connecticut 1956 ANGELICAN Printed by T. O ' TOOLE SONS Stamford, Connecticut 76 Promteeg of W$t acreb i eart 0f Jegus to £ t. Jfflargaret Jflarp lacoque I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life. I will establish peace in their homes. I will comfort them in all their afflictions. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death. I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy. Tepid souls shall become fervent. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection. I will bless every place in which an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be effaced. I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Fridays in nine consecu¬ tive months the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments. My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment. 100 W L L. — .T tfWM _