Pius X High School - Claves Yearbook (Roseto, PA)

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Mount Carmel Church, just across the street, is the scene of after-school “pop” visits and Tuesday confessions. Pamela Peifly, Arthur De Thomas, Leonard Gruppo, Barbara Trigiani, Lucille Bavaria, and Bill Ortoski prepare themselves for the Sacrament of Penance. Is of Paramount Importance 23 As the assembly sang “Silent Night”, a group of students portrayed the Christmas story in tableau. Paula Mondello, Phil Kozlowski, Janet De Pizzol, and Nick Talotta answer the responses as Father Loeper blesses the Christmas tree. “Heehsemee rari ahinpenmeiitien: visas

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Stevann Barczynski and Franklin Graziano wel- come Retreat Master, Father Eugene Tucker, S.J. September 30, October 1 and 2 were three happy and beneficial retreat days for the entire student body. : ANTES The Dialogue Mass is a joy to every Piuster’s heart. Weekly we participate in the great Sacrifice—right here “with- in these doors”; and although we may stumble over “. . . suscipe depreca- tionem” or “. . . consubstantialem Patri”, we know that God loves our humble efforts and accepts our sacrifice. Many Piusters avail themselves of the opportunity of receiving Holy Communion at our weekly Wednesday 11:10 A.M. Mass. Arthur De Thomas receives from Father Loeper. The students who are to receive Holy Communion place unconsecrated hosts into the ciborium before Mass begins. Robert Bush and Kathleen Diorio are going to receive the Holy Eucharist this morning.

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Sodality leaders meet to discuss plans for making dolls for orphans for Christmas, Left to right: Phyllis Renaldo, Frances Di Pierro, Rebecca Buskirk, Lucille Bavaria, Mary Eleanor Caracio, Rosemary Valetta, and Donna Communale. at PXHS Spiritual activities at Pius X form the core of the curriculum. Some are traditional, like the blessing of class rings, the blessing of the Christ- mas tree, the annual retreat; others, like the various monthly projects of the Mary Help of Christians Sodality, are current. The weekly Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and reception of Holy Communion are the foundations upon which all others rest. All fulfill a need, subjectively and objectively, in that they nourish our longing for God and the things of God. What more could we ask? Collecting homework is a very important part of Father Loeper’s Senior Religion class. Frances Piergallini, Harry Kachline, and Joseph Duvo help gather the assignments.