St Agnes Seminary School - Agnesian Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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Legion ot Mary Virtue is bold and goodness never fearful. Purposing to sanctify themselves and others. the members of the Legion of Mary meet weekly. Hours spent in hospitals cleaning equipment or in the orphanagres caring for the needy children con- stitute the outward expression of the inner lore that prompts the exerr-ise of the eorporal works of meriw: while further spiritual lmenelits are derived from the continued prayers of auxiliary mem- hers :rs well as the annual closed retreat. With three Praesidia, Saint Agnes liozists at powerful force working ad JCSUIII per 7 Mariurrif Setting up the altar for the weekly meeting requires care and experience. Seniors Regina Monahan and Loretta Hart put their training into effect and give predominance to the Vexillum or Standard of Mary. l A v e r ilu: V V 3 7 V. Q' I ., Q 2 1 , , f -f l . , i ' l , l I Y G s Q 2 ' t s ' l J f 3? V5 1 ' f Sv? ' f sf l W It t o ,Aft .rr 1 , ' .- H ' -Q' X f. I 5 I VV ,Agia gig X 2 i r 'eff :L x i - Tha Each Saturday' morning, St. Agnes Seminary Legion girls go to St. Marys Hospital where they perform the corporal works of mercy with a smile and a cheerful word for everyone. One of the chores they do for God and the sick is making beds as we see Elizabeth Ratigan and Pat Schwartz doing here. .A

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A greater knowledge of the Sacrifice of the Mass is procured through the careful study of the vestments. Examining the chalice, paten and veil with eager curiosity are Freshmen Dorothea Lynch, Alexandria Cary, Ann Maniere, Marie Lynslty and Mary McManus. On a recent trip to Italy. Mrs. Melucci purchased this hand-carved crucifix in memory of her daughter. Elisa. who died while still a student. Reflecting on the religious significance and the intricacies of Italian workmanship are Helen Dodd, Virginia Cheasty, Andrea Feeney, Jane McCormick, and Sherry Butler. Searching to answer such questions as Why can there be no true education that is not Christian? poses a problem for Seniors Melanie Amato and Lillian Tropia, Joyce Marchisotto and -Ann White are content with the answers found in the encyclical written by Pope Pius Xl. I I J Religion Classes Religion is the rule of life. Scientists as they learn more about the expanding uni- verse, should bow further down in adoration of Cod. They must realize that only Infinite Mind could have created a world of matter and energy so suited to lifeg that a thor- oughly Christian science can give the only answer for the marvels of creation. order and design in the universe. St. Agnes' then, in these times, stresses Religion still more. She offers courses which are directed toward producing Catholics well versed in the precepts of the faith, well schooled in its practices and well ready to defend it. Thus will the popular inimical error, that science undermines faith, come closer tc receiving a strong deathblow. Taking advantage of the great stores of religious literature in our school library, Juniors Pat Barbaro. Betty Jo Redling. Alice Mary Ryder, and Pat Sylvestri delve into a few of our liturgical biog- raphies to profit from the lives of the saints.

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il -4 ii N-a s x . . . I Rf, r More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Fully realizing the ellicacx' of this adage. members of the Madonna of the Missions Praesicliumn Diane Zoller, Mary Beckley. Angela Cassano. and President Valerie Brewer recite the Rosary for the spiritual strength and guidance necessary to keep the Legion in its foremost position as keeper of the faith. ll- L . 4 l An integral part of the Le- 5 gion meeting is the spiritual reading taken from the hand- book. It clearly outlines the duties of Legion members as well as the history of the Legion. Betts' Lou O'Neill. President of Our Lady' of Promise Praesidiumf' con- ducts the reading while Marie lannone. Grace Butler, Pat Bocker. Jane Wolz and Eliz- abeth Hynes listen attentively. lil' Nlarv's Legion prepares for Santlsi and Regina Lennon .aT T 2 Ari ...J . 35. Q :var T a spiritual renewal. Sandra discuss plans for the forth- coming retreat while Patricia Grafton and Marjorie Eisner look on. Christians are made not born. Setting out to prove this maxim. legionnaires Katherine Schwabacher. Mary Ann Mazzarella. Angela DeVivo. and Ann White give up time and energy to prepare meals of Mercy. for orphans at the Convent