St Johns Cathedral School - Chimes Yearbook (Paterson, NJ)

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Father Redmond meets Seniors after Retreat. As has been the custom for the past years, the opening of the school year was followed by four days of sincere retreat, which began on the first Tuesday after school opened. During this time of solemnity each and every student was influenced by the stern, but much appreciatedconferences of Father James J. Redmond, SJ. Through his words we were inspired to give serious consideration to the responsibilities which lay before us in the years to come, and to a choice of a state of life. He reminded us of the never ending need of prayer, which si-1 Student body receives the Bread of Life. Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament brings the Retreat to a close. Famer Redmsnd prepares to impart the Papal Elezsing, I4 would guide us through our moments of in- decision, and give us a sense of security. The retreat ended on Friday, with the student body attending Mass and Com- munion, receiving a plenary indulgence and a Papal Blessing which was bestowed by Father Redmond.

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'Y uf Fr G lhooly gives bened ct on An integral part of our spiritual life was the First Friday devotions at the Cathedral. Mass and Holy Communion in the morning, the Holy Half Hour spent in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament in the afternoon were welcome and refreshing halts in the everyday hussle of school work and school play. Off to breakfast? lfll'fll'l'l' llfl'-4 Seniors receiv i Fr. Hart leads US IU qglllff C931 lay ing Holy Communion. Holy half-hour prayers. I5