Our Lady of the Lake Seminary - Spire Yearbook (Syracuse, IN)

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KE 2 Sodctlit Blessed Central Committee: Seated: J. Hoffman, Secretaryg H. Britton, Assistant Prefectg N. Howe, Prefffctg Rev. H. Mehr, U.S.C., Moderator. Standing: W. Harrison, L. Sieverding, W. Martin. .ld .lc-sunt per Marizun-To Jesus through Mary! The priniary purpose of our Sodality, as its niotto iinplies is, to render its nieinhersinore Christlike through filial devotion to our Blessed Lady. To help attain this end, the Sodality has set up five coinniittees serving in dit't'erent capacities, The first oi' these is the Central C0lllllllllPP, composed of the l'rei'ect, the Assistant Prefect, and the Secretary, who are elected hy the students, and three council- men, appointed by our Rev. Moderator, liather Henry Mehr, O.S.C. lt is the duty ot' this coni- ntittee to regulate the general activities of the Sodality. The Eucharistic and the Blessed Virgin Committees seek to spread special devotion to Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and to His Virgin Mother. The procurement of Catholic literature and its circulation aniong the Seniinarians is the purpose of the Catholic Literature Committee, and the Publicity. Catholic l.iterature Conunittee: J. liidion, W. Lower ucharistic Coininittee: E. Ignacz, J. Duncan. K. T. Scheets, XV. Martin, Cll21lI'lI1illlQ D, Suelzer, R l-losey, C. DeVliegher, R. Schott, chairman. Wilhilni.

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Annual Retreat The most important event of the year to the seminarian is the annual retreat. This year's retreat was opened with a brief conference and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on .January 30 and terminated on February 2 with the customary blessing and Benediction. The traditional silence and procedure of conferences was observed. A retreat in the mind of a Sellllllilriall is not so much to get away from the confusion of the world, but to concentrate more thoroughly on the spiritual life of his soul and the attain- ment of holiness. In presenting the material necessary for good meditations, and practical suggestions for overcoming the obstacles to Christian perfection the retreat-Master, Father John O Birien manifested exceptional talent. His patience, understanding, and sincerity left an indelible im- pression in the memory of his retreatants. Page 37

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J the Virgin General Meeting Committee keeps the students posted on all Sodality activities by means of posters and bulletins. Through these five committees and the co-operation of the other Socialists both the spirit- ual and the social life of the seminarian is amplified. On the spiritual side he recites Ves- pers from the Little Office of the Blessed Virgin on every other Slunday and joins in the No- venas and many other devotions sponsored by the Sodality. To create a social atmosphere a meeting is held once a month to consider various problems in student government and school life, and numerous recreational activities such as wiener roasts, tournaments, skating parties, and plays are held. Whether at prayer or at play the Sodallst offers everything-Ad .Iesum per Marianl. ublicity Committee: D, Winandy, T. Gorman. W. Martin, Blessed Virgin Committee: J. Sedlak, J. Holechko W Chairmang H. Snider, F. Tartaglia, D, Keefer, L. Heeg. Lower, J. Schultz, Chairmang W. Fink. YF!!