St Johns College - Lectern Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Christmas Pageant Surmounting the confusion of construction, crowded class schedules, and the Christmas rush, the Sophomore class, the Sisters, choir, and the Glee Club presented a beautiful Christmas pageant depicting the adoration of our Infant King by the nations of the world. Christmas carols of various countries filled the auditorium and Christmas spirit overflowed in the happy hearts of fac- ulty and students who were homeward bound for the holidays. One of the special features, which has been an annual event for many years, is the singing of 0 Holy Night and Mother Machree by our beloved Archbishop -a fitting finale for the Christmas celebration at the College. A scene from the Christmas Pageant. Santa Claus spreading joy after the Pageant. Archbishop Hoban singing carols for the stu- dents and faculty. The Parmadale Childrents Choir performing for the College dur- Another scene from the Christmas Pageant. ing the Christmas season. t

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Family Life Club I The Family Life Club of St. John College was organized to acquaint interested lay students with the privileges and responsibilities of married life, to bring about a clarification of the principles of Christian Family Life, and to bring about a greater awareness of the pressing need for Family Life in Christ. The Club fulfills its obligations by inviting speakers from neighboring colleges and the marriage institute of Cleveland, and by hold- ing general and panel discussions. Variety is pro- vided through an alteration of these methods at the monthly meetings. One of the most interest- ing events held this year was a discussion led by the moderator, Father McDonough, on the major problems facing the modern married couple. Father James P. McDonough, moderator, pictured with Carole Granzeier, president of the Family Life Club. League of the Sacred Heart The League of the Sacred Heart, the Apostle- ship of Prayer, provides a unifying religious spirit for the students and faculty at St. John College. Each member promises to recite the Morning Of- fering daily to the Sacred Heart. This Offerng fosters and creates an apostolic spirit as we unite our prayers and intentions with those of the Sov- ereign Pontiff and the most Sacred Heart. The League is a way of life to sanctity for ttTo pray in union with Christ is to be united with His Vicar on earth. The closer one embraces the in- tentions 0f the Vicar of Christ, the surer can he be that his prayer is truly in accord with the mind and heart of Jesus? Pius XII, Encyclical 0n the Sacred Heart. Miss Helen Ledger, moderator of the League of the Sa- cred Heart, with Florence Ott, president. 27

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i Retreat St. John College students took a vaca- tion from studies and social life during the week of January 25 to 29 at the Di- ocesan Retreat House. With suitcases ? filled with casual but warm clothes, the i girls took their prayerbooks and rosaries and headed toward their three-day time of prayer and meditation. The college re- treat is an anticipated annual event for all. Father Paul Boyle C.P., Retreat Mas- ter, inspired the retreatants with zeal and renewed fervor through his many stimu- ; lating conferences. Father Paul Boyle C.P., Retreat Master. Becky Blanchard quietly reading in her room at the retreat house. A group of retreatants arriving at the retreat house. Students remain recollected even at meaIS.