St Fidelis Seminary - Skullcap Yearbook (Herman, PA)

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Clericate . . . First Philosophers Two years ago these five junior philosophers left St. Fidelis as graduates of the minor semi- nary. They returned last July from the Capu- chin novitiate to continue their studies on the way to the priesthood, as brownclad Capuchins, followers of St. Francis. Their each day centered around the altar. The first rays of the morning sun fell upon them as they knelt in prayer during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Psychology and general ethics held their attention in the field of philosophy while 1 week. . uv- ,,.....---A f-A French added another language to those already studied during former years at St. Fidelis. Courses in political science and public speaking rounded out a balanced schedule of 18 classes a Various other duties, as caring for the monastery garden, cataloguing library books and making rosaries fill an already busy day which ends, as it began. near the altar, where the clerics raise their voices to God in the fervent prayers of the Divine Office. 1 Standing: Fraters Bonaventure Stefun, August Rebel. Sitting: Fraters Thomas Dutkiewicz. Leopold Shurman, joseph Leonissa Brna. Fmt ers . enJo.V 8 n their garden' Frater Ang , 247, eluS Shoo .P- ts-' s. He m ada lt

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Cleric Mission Club Helping to promote the missionary spirit among the Fraters is the work of the Cleric Mission club. By their prayers, sacrifices and material contri- butions, the clerics give what assistance they can to the home and foreign mis- sions of the Capuchin Order. Making and repairing rosaries, assembling chains and medals, plus mission talks and dis- cussions comprise the unit's chief ex- terior activities. This is done under the guidance of Father Neal, director of clerics AJ is x W Hi ,V . 1 !vi2,.lh Cleric Mission club officers Fraters Maur ice Didacus Bona venture and Angelus discuss future plans Frater Leopold looks grim as he captures castle from Frater A n c 1 l la Scribens editors Fraters Maur ice joseph Leon ssa and Donatus exanun copy just off the press Bonaventure as Frater Didacus looks Ancilla SCI'1l3Cl1S From its original three copies the Ancilla Scribens has grown to a grand total of 60 Now in its 20th year, it is sent to every continent but Africa Pub lished by the clerics its purpose is to further their literary efforts which in turn will help their future work as priests Articles are varied being literary poetical and philosophical but the chief aim is for originality which combined with new blood and new names gives the Ancilla each year the vitality of D youth . , . 1 ! - .-...- , u ' - '- . , ' - . ' Q 1 g v on. A e . . 7 U ' ' D ! 7 ' 7 Y A v 9 . ,, . 7 , . , . .