St Francis Xavier High School - Xaverian Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Hlnsephite glfathers 51- glfrzrnnis Kanter ffflqurnly ELEVENTH ST. BATON ROUGE, LA. December 19, l 955 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT It is my happy privilege as pastor of St. Francis Xavier Church to salute our beloved Archbishop, Most Reverend Joseph Francis Rummel,for his Excellency's guidance and genuine interest in the Catholic education of the children of this parish. Again words of praise must be extended to the Most Reverend L. Abel Caillouet, Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans who has been a constant friend and kind benefactor of our school. We acknowledge with sincere thankfulness the unsurpassing co- operation of the Superior General of the Society of Saint Joseph ofthe Sacred Heart, Very Reverend Thomas P. McNamara, S.S.J. The splendidwork of all Josephite Pastors and Assistants assigned to St. Francis Xavier. They have tilled the soil -- sown the seed -- from which has been harvested this sorely needed addition to our parish plant. Mindful indeed must we be OI our debt to the Very Reverend Mother Mary Philip, Superior General of the Holy Family Sisters and all the members of her Community who by their excellent ser- vice -- their example -- their self-sacrifice and teaching have in- stilled into the hearts of our children agreat love for Almighty God. Yes, keenly do we recognize with thankful hearts the continued loyalty of our good lay teachers , who, even to the extent of person- al loss have labored zealously that Catholic education might pro- gress in this portion of the vineyard. - Only the most complimentary expressions of love and loyalty can be profferred to the parishoners and friends of St. Francis Xavier for their good will and unstinting sacrifice of earthly wealth and labor that has brought into being our beautiful new building. Nor shall we forget the efforts of our school children, from our Tots ofthe First to our Graduates of the Twelfth for their untiring efforts in raising money through school activities. Their efforts have played an important part in this educational program. Their older brothers and sisters, our Alumni, rejoice with us, even though they have borne the burden and discomfort of our temporary buildings they facetiously called the White House. All,either directly or indirectly, have had a part in thelrealization of our new building. No wonder our hearts and minds are joyful this day,as we realize that through the blessings of Almighty Godg through the intercession of Mary Immaculate and good Saint Joseph, through the co-operation of all has come forth our new Saint Francis Xavier High School to enable our children to pursue in comfort and convenience their task of the day .... preparing them- selves for the Kingdom of God and their life's work on earth. Plitor T F F f St. Francis Xavier Church

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Reverend Henry R. Harper, S.S.J. Assistant, Saint Francis Xavier Church Religion Instructor and Sodality 8: C.S.M.C. Advisor Reverend Williarni. Morrissey, S.S.J. Assistant, Saint Francis Xavier Church Religion Instructor and Athletic Director Reverend Joseph M. Calamari, S.S.J. Pastor: Holy Spirit Church, Marshall, Texas Former Assistant of Saint Francis Xavier Church. 14 FW'