St Anthony of Padua High School - Siquaeris Yearbook (Watkins Glen, NY)

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Drawing Nearer to God Fr. Fabian Czajkowski, O.F.M. The chapel forms the heart and core of Padua. Here it is that the students begin and end each day. Here it is that the Spiritual director, Fr. George, imparts to them the instructions so vital to Christian living. Here it is that one may almost always lind some youth in quiet conversation with his Almighty Creator. In addition to the regular services, special exercises are introduced during the year to further stimulate zeal in those who are contemplating the priesthood and to serve as further guidance for those considering other vocations in life. For the first time two separate retreats were conducted, both under the direction of Fr. Fabian Czajkowski, O.F.M. The first retreat opened the scholastic year and served as a spiritual conditioner for the long year ahead. The second was held immediately after the mid-year examinations, while the students paused for a spiritual refresher. Both retreats dealt with the many problems that youths may encounter. In accordance to the wishes of the Holy Father, several days of special adoration were incorporated into the program, both to pay special tribute to the Eucharistic King and special honor to Our Lady during this Marion Year. With such a spiritual program in progress, a solid groundwork was laid for all other activities at Padua. ionald concluding 13 Hours’ devotion with a procession, assisted r. Fabian and Father Humphrey A familiar scene on the various days of adoration

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EGO TE ABSOLVO . . .