St Francis Minor Seminary - Via Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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f L x. 5293-3333-3320 32:93:61 E 12C 336032-6563-C-Z-cztetcEsGE-G-G.E-c g?nmtipa THE SODALITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. In 1845 there was established at Saint F 'ancis Seminary. the Sodality 0f the Blessed Virgin Mary. Its purpose is to instil in the hearts of the students a ehild-like love for their heavenly Mother. Every Sunday evening we gather before her Altar and pray to her. Each alternate Sun- day evening devotion consists of a conference by 0111' Reverend Spiritual Director, the med- ei'atm' of our society, Father Mans. Every stu- dent, is a member of this sodality. THE SAINT PHILIP NERI MISSION SOCIETY. Monsignor Breig is the moderator of this so- oiety, the purpose of which is to create in the students a desire to help the. missionaries throughout the world. By shining.r shoes, pressing clothes and repairing automobiles the students are able to raise money which goes to the mis- sionaries. THE APOSTLESHIP 0F PRAYER. Every student, for the priesthood should have :1 true devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. For this reason the Apostleship of Prayer has been established here. The Reverend Peter L. Johnson is the director. Every Friday evening the Holy Hour Of Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament is observed. THE THIRD ORDER OF SAINT FRANCIS. In order to promote Christian perfection in the laity as well as in the clergy. we have the society called the Third Order of Saint F iancis. The Reverend Henry G. Riordan is the moderator ef this society. to which about twe-thirtls 0f the students belong. THE SAINT STANISIAUS KDSTKA SOCIETY This seviety has been established for students who wish to obtain a good knowledge of the Polish tongue. Various exervises are held week- ly, such as essays, devlmnatiens, and debates. The Reverend Ladislans Bedlmrski is the med- orator of this society. THE BLESSED ALBERTUS MAGNUs SrmeY. The Reverend Doctor Aloysius Muenoh is the moderator of this organization, the purpose of Which is to give to the students of the Collegiate and Theological departments an opportunity to master the Gernmn tongue. Weekly meetings are held and biennially a play is prednoed. THE SAINT THOMAS LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY. This society enrolls every member of the 00L legiate and Theological departments. It was founded. at the Seminary in 1884 tor the pur- pose of giving an opportunity for improvement in oratory and composition. The Reverend Dm-ter Peter L. Johnson is the moderator. and biennial- ly a play is produced. This year the play to be produced is Shakespeares Mert-hnnt of. Venice. Mr. Matthew Rnstall, B.A., is president. THE ST. JAMES LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY. The Reverend Bernard Felset-ker is the mmL orator of this society. It consists of the members of the second. third. and fourth years of the High Scheel and the first year of College. W'eekly Illeetings are held. during which eratiens. dec- lzunatiens. and essays are given. Each year seve '211 inmm'tant debates are held. This society has for its purpose, besides :u'quainting' students With good literature. the development of speak- in;: qualities. -KUBERT J. ANTHONY. Page Seventy-three

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