St Francis Academy - SaFranAc Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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Consisting of nearly all the girls in the school, the Sodality is com- petently led by six ofhcers inspired by Sister M. Francesca's initiative. Included in this year's activities were modesty in dress, the Christ Child baby shower, a spiritual bou- quet for the Holy Father, a spring dance, the annual retreat, and the many posters that remind us to make spiritual progress as well as intellectual. If there is a possibility of a relig- ious vocation, a St. Francis girl has the opportunity to foster it through weekly conferences given by Sister M. Ursula and monthly talks from Rev. Richard Scherer who answers any questions which may puzzle an aspirant to the religious life. Gathered at Our Lady's statue for a pretty pose are senior Sodality mem- bers-Elaine Vinoverski, Rose Ann Popp, Mary Friend, Barbara Coslow, Patricia Murray. Claire Sobieralski, Eleanor Wozniak, Donna Smrcina, and Mary Ann McMonagle. cyuaf 544033554 cyqcffzssses Congratulations, prefect! says Mary Lou Noll, lst Asking Rev. Richard Scherer, Sacred Heart Group vice-prefect, to Helen Labor. newly-elected prefect, as director. about a debatable fact of the religious life. were Ruth Ann Ruggiero, 2nd treasurer. and Mary Brown. lst a few of the members: Donna Smrcina. Barbara Skarnellis, treasurer, wait their turn to congratulate the new Sodality and Alice Horrell. leader.

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I 'E Gathered in the inspirational new chapel for Holy Hour, Third Orders members await the celebrant. Stags gbfzofzi gbfui Expatisnce Joining the thousands who belong to the Third Order of St. Francis throughout the world, our tertiaries hold monthly meetings under the direc- tion of Father de Paul, O.F.M. Cap., and Sister M. Liguoria. Affectionately called the T. O., the organization promoted daily oflice recitation and wearing the cord and scapular for self-sanctifica- tion. Can drives and card sales secure money to purchase a statue of St. Francis for the chapel. Knowing the work that lies ahead, Third Order officers Betty Connolly, vice prefect: Shirley Christian, activities chairman, Peggy Markey, treasurerg Pat O'Farrell, secretaryg and Mercedes Catanzaro, prefect, prepare their Christmas card sale.

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Editor-in-chief Norma Chavern discharged her responsible job, requiring both time and talent, with rare ability. copy 5Vlafea'z1 All yearbooks mean work, and the 1956 Safranac was no exception. Taking pic- tures, writing copy, and looking at the first dummy of our yearbook, we thought, Will it ever fit together? We accumulated a wealth of knowledge and a great appreciation of year- books in the process. To compose a yearbook, a staff must have at least two major assets: an abundance of patience and a box of candy bars. Put both of these together, add months and months of toil, and then comes the final reward-the finished, polished Safranac with a complete summary of our year at the Academy.